• The efficiency of the local governance in water resources management of the Moneragala district, Sri Lanka 

  Shammika, D.L.A.H.; Chaminda, S.D. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  Sufficient provision of water for the entire population in the country has become a challenging task of the government and all sector institutions. Local Authorities (LAs) in the country particularly the Pradeshiya Sabhas ...
• The Galle District economy in the face of the depression - 1929-1933 

  De Silva, J.K. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  was the plantation crops that supported the entire economy of the island. The chief exports at that time were tea, rubber, coconuts and several by-products from these crops. However, the export economy o f the Galle district ...
• Managing employees towards organizational success 

  Perera, H.S.C.; Dayananda, A. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  Southern Province of Sri Lanka comprises three districts, namely Matara, Galle and Hambantota. The entrepreneurs in these districts play an important role in the economic development. The employees are a key resource who ...
• A rapid learning tool to learn a new language using Graphic intermediaries (Gi) 

  Seneviratne, R.W.; Kumara, M.M. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  Learning a new language is a rewarding task for an individual as well as a Nation. We describe a method to ease this formidable task A letter in an unknown language (Morse code in our study) can be incorporated in a picture ...
• An instrument to evaluate a lecture 

  Somasiri, K.G.; Gunawardena, S.; Wijayasiri, W.A.A.; De Silva, Nelun (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  Lectures and tutorials are commonly used to impart knowledge in Sri Lankan Universities. Evaluation of quality of teaching is one aspect of a quality assurance programme. The objective of the study was to develop an ...
• Xanthones from roots of Calophyllum thwaitesii and their bioactivity 

  Napagoda, M.T.; Tennakoon, S.B.; Thevanesam, V.; Dharmaratne, H.R.W. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  Extracts from several endemic Calophyllum species were tested for antifungal, antibacterial and antioxidant activities. The crude extracts of these plants were subjected to preliminary screening for antibacterial activity ...
• Sensory evaluation of fortified rice flour based foods at different levels of fortification 

  Hettiarachchi, M.; Liyanage, C. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  In order to determine the effects on the physical and sensory characteristics of rice flow preparations after fortification with different levels of iron and zinc a study was carried out to ascertain which level of ...
• Prevalence of Metabolic syndrome among the offspring of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus 

  Herath, H.M.M.; Weerarathna, T.P.; Kannangara, S.U. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  There is high prevalence of Mets among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, it is not clear whether there is increased prevalence of Mets among their offspring. Therefore, a study was undertaken to determine ...
• Epidemiological aspects of some mental health symptoms in undergraduates 

  Perera, Bilesha; Lelwala, Erandathi; Fernando, Nayana (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  In this study, we identified the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptomatology, and examined the relationships between these symptoms and socio-demographic characteristics in a sample of undergraduates in Southern ...
• Remote controlled bioacoustics analyzer as a teaching and diagnostic tool in auscultation studies in clinical practice 

  Kumara, N.K.V.M. Ruvin (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  Bioacoustics methods are very useful in diagnosis of various diseases. Auscultation of lungs, heart and foetal sounds are very important among them. It is, however, a difficult skill to acquire and develop due to lack of ...
• Prevalence of obesity and the correlation between different indices of obesity among healthy Sri Lankans 

  Weeraratna, T.P.; Herath, H.M.M. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  With the rising prevalence of Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) in the developing world, obesity becomes an important component in risk stratification. Different indicators of obesity include body mass index (BMI), waist ...
• Stress perception among meditators who are affected by tsunami 

  Somasiri, K.G.; Samaranayake, C.L.; Nissank, C.P.; Jayawardena, A.J.P.M. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  Stress is a day to day experience. When measuring stress, two components can be identified; stress perception and stress response. The stress perception is measured by administering questionnaires. The objective of the ...
• Evaluation of different levels of Sucrose, BAP and Photoperiod regimes for In-vitro Microtuber Production of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) 

  Kaliyadasa, P.E.; Nugaliyadda, M.M.; Iddagoda, N. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  Single-node stem cuttings of potato cv. “Desiree” were cultured on a multiplication medium^ containing MS basal elements supplemented with 0.5 mg X BAP, 0.01 mg X NAA and 0.4 mg X GAj for maintaining stock plantlets. The ...
• In-vitro germination of red sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus L.) seeds 

  Chaturani, G.D.G.; Jayathilleke, M.P.; Subasinghe, S. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  Red sandalwood (Petrocorp’s santalinus L.) is a valuable medicinal plant, which is included in the red list of endangered plant species. Rapid in-vitro propagation system for the conservation of the plant, is becoming ...
• Effect of temperature 

  Narayana, N.M.N.K.; Silva, K.F.S.T. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  The main objective of this research was to study the combined effect of temperature —time (TT) combination and carbon dioxide addition on shelf life extension of chilled pasteurized cow milk. Raw cow milk obtained from the ...
• Adaptability of dry weight rank method for botanical analysis of natural pasture grown in coconut plantations 

  Senaratna, D.; Serasinhe, R.T.; Pathirana, K.K.; Atapattu, N.S.B.M. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  The objective of this study was to find out the relationship between dry weight rank method (DWRM) values and hand separation (HS) values in order to determine the accuracy and validity of DWRM to study the botanical ...
• Mass propagation and conservation of Daffodil Orchid (Ipsea speciosa) 

  Kumari, D.L.C.; Fernando, K.K.S.; Wijesundara, S.D.A. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  Experiments were carried out to identify the correct maturity stage for in-vitro seed germination and to develop an in-vitro protocol for mass propagation of Ipsea speciosa an endangered orchid species. After hand pollination ...
• Behavior of the Broiler Chicken as Affected by the Form of Diet 

  Atapattu, N.S.B.M.; Paththinige, S.S.; Chandana, G.A.; Gajaweera, C.J. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  Poultry feeds are produced mainly in three physical forms; mash, crumbles and pellets. Even though the merits and demerits of these physical forms in relation to poultry production, processing cost and environment are well ...
• Screening of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) For Drought Tolerance 

  Lakmin, W.G.D.; Nainanayak, N.P.A.D.; De Costa, W.A.J.M. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  Drought causes a substantial reduction in the national yield of coconut and also loss of coconut palms in severe droughts, thus resulting in serious economic consequences in the coconut industry of Sri Lanka. Therefore, ...
• Effect of Calliandra calothyrsus on the yield and quality of Guinea grass 

  Seresinhe, R.T.; Manawadu, A. (University Of Ruhuna, 2006)

  A field experiment was conducted to determine the associative effects of Panicum maximum (Guinea A) when grown in association with Calliandra calothyrsus. Planting of fodder grass (P. maximum Guinea A) in an existing ...

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