• Profitability and long-term viability of table egg production in Ibadan metropolis in Nigeria 

  Ogundeji, A.B.; Obayelu, O.; Adeoti, A.; Withanawasam, D.M. (Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2026)

  The poultry sector in Nigeria, particularly table egg production, plays a crucial role in ensuring food security, generating employment, and supporting household income. This study investigated the profitability and ...
• Effect of iron (fe2+) toxicity on yield and yield components of selected high-yielding rice varieties under low country wet zone field conditions 

  De Silva, S.R.; Masakorala, K.; Withanawasam, D.M. (Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2026)

  Country Wet Zone. This study aimed to assess the effects of Fe2+ toxicity on grain yield and yield components of selected high-yielding rice varieties and analyse their sensitivity to iron toxicity by comparing yield and ...
• Effect of varieties and fertilizer practices on yield and quality of capsicum chinense jacq under protected culture 

  Dilshan, J.M.D.M.; De Silva, C.S.; Kodikara, K.M.S. (University of Ruhuna, 2026)

  Capsicum chinense Jacq, belongs to the family Solanaceae and is native to Central and South America. It has been widely cultivated in Sri Lanka as a commercial crop. This study was undertaken to identify the most suitable ...
• Validation of scar markers for early sex determination in papaya (carica papaya l.) under Sri Lankan conditions 

  Priyadarshani, A.G.W.; Mewan, K.M.; Wikramasinghe, W.T.S.S.; Perera, UI.P.; Pinthujan, P. (University of Ruhuna, 2026)

  Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a commercially important tropical fruit crop exhibiting three sex types: male, female and hermaphrodite. Because sex expression cannot be identified morphologically at the seedling stage, ...
• Evaluation of the nutritional, functional, and glycemic properties of commercially available white, finger millet, and multigrain breads in sri lanka 

  Tennakoon, T.M.P.M.; Somaratne, G.M.; Jayawardhane, M.R.M.P.; Dilrukshi, S.A.D.A.; Prasantha, B.D.R. (University of Ruhuna, 2026)

  With the ongoing increase in metabolic syndrome cases worldwide and the importance of carbohydrate quality for glycemic control, assessing the nutritional and functional qualities of commonly consumed staple foods is of ...
• Root architectural traits and their contribution to yield in f₂ populations of selected rice crosses under contrasting soil catena conditions 

  Millawithanachchi, M.C.; Dilshani, E.K.C.; Pinthujan, P.; Kumari, M.G.N.R. (University of Ruhuna, 2026)

  Rice yields in Sri Lanka’s Wet Zone are frequently constrained by soil and drainage limitations, yet root traits remain underutilized in breeding programs. This study evaluated four F₂ populations of rice crosses, their ...
• Identification of accident black spots to improve the safety on highways. 

  Karunarathna, M.D.S.M.; Edirisinghe, A.G.H.J.; Pathirana, W.P.A.M. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-10)

  Road accidents remain a critical global concern, necessitating efficient transportation system management. Identifying high-risk areas, known as "Black Spots (BS)," is crucial for road safety. The research objectives ...
• Comparative analysis of Multinomial logit (MNL) and Nested logit (NL) modeling approaches for mode choice decisions. 

  Vidurangana, R.L.N.; Vindyani, H.A.R.N.; Dharmarathna, W.R.S.S. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-10)

  Number of methods have been used globally for predicting the travel mode choice, including Multinomial Logit (MNL), Nested Logit (NL), Multinomial Probit (MNP), Generalized Extreme Value (GEV), Mixed Multinomial Logit ...
• A general numerical modelling approach to assess the performance of a building subjected to blast loads. 

  Shamiranga, K.L.L.; Fernando, P.L.N. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-10)

  Accidental and unintentional explosion events have become a common occurrence in the present world context, hence, presenting a challenge for structural engineers tasked with designing potentially blast-resistant structures. ...
• Effect of Bolt Pre-loading on the Rotational Stiffness of Bolted Connections. 

  Dharmawansha, D.A.S.T.; Herath, H.M.S.T. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-10)

  This study explores the influence of bolt preloading on the rotational stiffness of stainless-steel end-plate connections, specifically focusing on extended end-plate connections with six bolts. In this work, a validated ...
• Use of contingency to control the cost overrun in Sri Lankan high-rise building projects. 

  Weerasinghe, W.M.H.N.; Jayasuriya, D.M.S. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-04)

  Cost overruns are commonly encountered in construction projects worldwide, and they are especially recognized in Sri Lankan high-rise building projects. The study focuses on effectively allocating contingencies amidst the ...
• Laboratory Analysis of Identifying Influence of Vegetation, Bed Type, River Regulation on Microplastic Transportation in Open Channels. 

  Wijeratna, D.D.D.S.; Fazi, A. Zakib; Gomes, Pattiyage I.A. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-04)

  The intricate dynamics of microplastic transport in open channels involve factors such as water flow velocity, turbulence, water depth, sediment characteristics, particle size, and channel morphology. In this context, a ...
• Analyzing slope rectification strategies using the shear strength reduction method. 

  Ranasinghe, R.T.; Sampath, K.H.S.M. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-04)

  This study focuses on enhancing the understanding of the effectiveness of sub-horizontal drainage as a slope rectification method and assessing the effectiveness of the shear strength reduction method in practical ...
• Stabilization of Subgrade Using Geosynthetics. 

  Kumara, U.D.M.; Priyankara, N.H. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2025-04)

  Dealing with weak subgrades in road construction emerges innovative engineering resolutions to challenge their adverse effects on construction durability, safety, and cost-efficiency. Weak subgrades contribute to pavement ...
• Evaluating clogging effect in vertical flow constructed wetlands with different HLRs. 

  Sachinika, W.A.T.; Panagoda, H.A.; Weerakoon, G.M.P.R. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2025-04)

  Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands (VFCW) are renowned for low cost and eco-friendly processes in wastewater (WW) treatment. This study methodically explored the impact of varying hydraulic loading rates (HLR) on VSSF CW ...
• Development of coconut-based non-dairy ice cream using underutilized Sri Lankan fruits and evaluation of its sensory and physicochemical properties 

  Samarasinghe, S.A.N.P.; Fernando, G.S.N.; Amarathunga, Y.N.; De Silva, P.G.S.M.; Silva, A.B.G.; Wickramasekara, T.D.; Pathirage, S. (Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025-12-31)

  The growing demand for dairy-free frozen desserts has encouraged the development of plant-based ice creams with improved nutritional and functional qualities. This study developed a coconut milk–based vegan ice cream ...
• Selection and optimization of a semi-synthetic diet for mass rearing of helicoverpa armigera in local laboratory conditions, Sri Lanka 

  Kulasinghe, W.M.N.K.K.; Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P.; Nugaliyadde, L.; Hemachandra, K.S. (Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025-12-31)

  The effective mass rearing of Helicoverpa armigera under laboratory conditions is essential for numerous entomological research and pest management programs, such as biocontrol studies, resistance identification, ...
• Physicochemical composition, nutritive value, and functional attributes of commercially cultivated mushrooms in Sri Lanka 

  Senuri, G.T.; Perumpuli, P.A.B.N.; Wasantha Kumara, K.L.; Ravindi, S.M.A. (Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025-12-31)

  Edible mushrooms are nutrient-rich functional foods, popular in both modern and traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. However, limited studies have assessed the nutritional profile and functional qualities of commercially grown ...
• A comparative assessment of fruit components of recommended coconut (cocos nucifera l.) cultivars in Sri Lanka 

  Thilakarathne, M.G.O.S.; Senanayake, P.S.W.L.; Bandara, B.G.R.R.; Liyanage, W.L.A.M.; Dissanayake, H.D.M.A.C.; Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K.; Samarasinghe, C.R.K.; Weerasinghe, P.R. (Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025-12-31)

  The coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is one of the major plantation crops in Sri Lanka, which contributes to both local consumption and export income generation. The recommended coconut cultivars (RCC) play a major role in ...
• Evaluation of atili (canarium schweinfurthii) fruit oil from different extraction methods for potential use as a natural bio preservative 

  Lawal, I.O.; Adarabierin, I.G.; Onyegbula, A.F.; Fashanu, T.A.; Bamishaiye, E.I.; Ilori, A.O.; Lawal, I.O. (Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025-12-31)

  This study evaluated the quality indices and antimicrobial activity of oils extracted from Canarium schweinfurthii (Atili fruit) using four methods: soxhlet, conventional extraction (with modification), cold solvent, and ...

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