Macroinvertebrates are essential biological elements for maintaining the function and integrity of ecosystems and also for assessing and monitoring the ecological state of a particular ecosystem. In this study, the ecological ...

Marcia opima (clam) is one of the highly abundant bivalve species found in Kalpitiya lagoon. Despite its abundance, this clam remains an underutilized food resource in Sri Lanka due to low consumer demand. This study was ...

Microplastics (MPs), plastic particles less than 5 mm are considered as an emergent pollutant, which affects the aquatic ecosystems throughout the world. As an aquaculture commodity green mussel (Perna viridis) has high ...

Drug-induced nephrotoxic1ty has become a serious ! iealth problem worldwide due to the wide use of pharmaceutical agents with potential toxicities. Doxorubicin i1: one such anthracycline drug in which the use in cancer ...

In general, dry soils readily absorb water. Usually a strong attraction exists between mineral soil particles and water. However, all sorls do not exhibit these wettable characteristics, as some soils may repel water. A ...

Breast cancer has been and continues to be a maj,)r health problem. The incidence of breast cancer has increased globally over the la:;t several decades and the greatest increase hac; been seen in Asian countries. It has ...

Substance use is as old as mankind. Humans have always used various types of substances, probably as part of their evolutionary and nutritional heritage. Alcohol and tobacco can be considered as the most dangerous substances ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...