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  • Semi-Automated Index based decision making engine for cyber foraging framework with minimal energy and performance cost 
    Vekneswaran, P.; Dissanayake, N.R. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Cyber Foraging is a concept to take advantage of the nearby underutilized computing resources (surrogates) to improve user experience of resource constraint handheld devices, by improving their performance while improving ...
  • Severity of white spot virus infection and WSV resistance in brood stocks of Penaeus monodon – identified by DNA markers 
    Kumara, K.R.P.S.; Hettiarachchi, M. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Huge economic losses that has been occurring in global and national cultured shrimp industry due to white spot disease (WSD) could be controlled if specific pathogen free (“SPF”) and specific pathogen resistant (“SPR”) ...
  • Silibinin sensitizes TRAIL-mediated apoptosis by upregulating DR5 through reactive oxygen species mediated endoplasmic reticulum stress-Ca2+-CaMKII-Sp1 pathway 
    Dilshara, M.G.; Bandara, M.M.K.; Jayawardana, B.C.; Vidanarachchi, J.K.; Jayasooriya, R.G.P.T.; Kim, G.Y. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The cytotoxic effect of tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) makes TRAIL a promising candidate for the treatment of various cancers. However, some cancers are resistant to the effects of TRAIL. ...
  • Simulator for guiding towards most appropriate mindfulness meditation approach 
    Rajapaksha, M.; Karunananda, A. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Mindfulness is one of the best cognitive skills which helps to save the energy of a particular person. Mindfulness can be considered as a part of Vipassana meditation which was found by Lord Buddha before centuries ago. ...
  • Statistical Analysis of Eye Movement Trajectories 
    Dissanayaka, P.; Su, J.; Ghosh, B.K. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Eye movement refers to the voluntary or involuntary movement of the eyes. Eye trajectories explain human search behavior. It has been revealed that variations of these trajectories reflect the dynamics of the oculomotor ...
  • Study of pollen germination of Dendrobium cultivars 
    Silva, W.E.R.; Kahagalla, T.H.; Senanayake, S.P.; Attanayake, R. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Orchidaceae family includes more than 25,000 species, among which Dendrobium genus is one of the most numerous with over 1,200 species in the world. Orchid pollen is packaged as pollinia in which the pollen grains are ...
  • Study on effect of microfauna and some abiotic parameters for the prevalence of mosquito larvae inhabiting marshlands 
    Menike, P.M.I.D.; Amarasinghe, L.D. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This study was carried out in selected marshlands of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka to determine the prevalence of various mosquito species larvae and their association with biotic and abiotic parameters of the habitat. Larval ...
  • Study on knowledge management practices in software development industry in Sri Lanka 
    Gunawardhana, A.; Wijayanayake, W.M.J.I. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    In the information age with expanded global market, many organizations compete for higher profit margins. As a result, using previous knowledge for redesigning and integrating business processes to increase operational ...
  • Study on monthly expenditures of undergraduates of Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya 
    Gunawardana, K.M.A.R.S.; Madhubashini, M.G.A.K.; Madhumali, N.G.M.; Nanayakkara, K.A.D.C.N.; Nuwanthika, G.G.T.; Pandgamage, I.D.; Rangari, S.C.; Samanpitiya, H.M.I.; Sandamali, H.D.S.; Sandhamali, N.P.A.A.; Pitigalaarachchi, P.A.A.C.; Attanayake, A.M.C.H. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    There are lots of changes in students’ lives after transition from school to university. Students face new challenges and expenditures of students are varied with these changes. The aim of this study is to understand the ...
  • Surface characterization of chemically modified biochar derived from rice straw 
    Irosha, K.P.C.; de Silva, D.S.M.; Rathnaweera, D.R. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Biochar produced by decomposing variety of biomass feedstock is a carbon rich product that act as an efficient material for various applications such as contaminant management in soil and water, soil amendment in agriculture ...
  • Survey on ethnomedicinal uses of Eriocaulon ceylanicum in a selected division in Kuliyapitiya 
    Wijesinghe, W.A.M.S.; Jayakody, J.A.D.P.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Therapeutic effects and medicinal efficacy of the wild herbs were identified and administered by the ancient people to cure various ailments.Recently, the practice of herbal medicine has been diminishing, which may lead ...
  • A survey on usage of canteens of University of Kelaniya by students of Faculty of Science 
    Dias, S.N.U.P.; Priyasad, H.A.D.; Manamperi, D.K.S.; Kumara, M.S.M.S.; Sandaruwan, D.M.S.; Pramoda, K. A.D.A.; Fernando, T.S.D.; Rashmi, W.A.D.; Ravindran, U.M.; Dhananjani, W.T.; Pitigalaarachchi, P.A.A.C.; Attanayake, A.M.C.H. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The university canteens while providing meals are an important meeting point for both students and staff members. There are several canteens within a university but service provided by canteens and therefore, students’ ...
  • Sustainable tourism development in Negombo coastline: An option for co-management 
    Panagoda, P.A.B.G.; Dissanayake, D.M.S.N.; Nawalage, N.M.S.K.; Silva, H.K.A.D.; Tharaka, L.K.D.N.; Weerasinghe, H.W.G.A.S.; Bellanthudawa, B.K.A.; Kawshalyani, P.; Subanky, S.; de Silva, P.K.S.; Chandrasekara, W.U. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The Negombo coastline is a highly populous area on the west coast of Sri Lanka, and its northern sandy extremity is very popular among the local and foreign tourists. A field survey based on face-to-face interviews with ...
  • Synthesis and characterization of some novel iron complexes with an asymmetric N-alkyl,N’-aryl-β-diketamine ligand 
    Weerawardhana, E.A.; Stanek, C.M.; Zelle, M.; Lee, Wei-Tsung (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    An asymmetric N-alkyl,N′-aryl-β-diketiminate ligand L (L = 2-((S)-(-)-1- phenylethylimino)-4- (2,6-diisopropylphenylimido)pentane) was prepared. Synthesis of chloro-bridged dimer [LFe(μ-Cl)]2 is presented here. Upon ...
  • Toxic effects of 2,2’,3,5’,6 polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB-95) on startle response of Zebrafish larvae 
    Ransinghe, P.; Chapman, S.; Lee, C.M. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Epigenetic factors influence the early neurodevelopment of an organism with longlasting effects on brain function and behavior. But underlying mechanisms of these factors interactions are not fully elucidated. Polychlorinated ...
  • Trophic ecology and resource partitioning of fish assemblages in brush-parks of Negombo estuary, Sri Lanka 
    Gammanpila, M.; Amarasinghe, U.S.; Wijeyaratne, M.J.S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    three major brush park fishing areas (Munnakkaraya, Katunayake and Dungalpitiya) in Negombo estuary, Sri Lanka were investigated during April 2014 - April 2016 to classify diet composition, evaluate trophic guilds ...
  • Urban traffic simulation using agent-based modelling: A study in the Sri Lankan context 
    Amarasinghe, U.G.L.S.; Rajapakse, C. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Traffic congestion is a crucial issue affecting the quality of life of individuals all over the world. In a country like Sri Lanka where the traffic is mostly unorganised and mixed, traffic congestion occurs due to various ...
  • Use of a water-boost rocket for the exposure plate method 
    Chamikara, H.J.M.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The atmosphere of the earth is divided in to layers as troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere. Each of these layers contain different types of airborne microorganisms owing to their physical and chemical ...
  • Use of miR-33a in human plasma as a potential biomarker for severe Dengue infection 
    Hapugaswatta, H.; Seneviratne, K.N.; Jayathilaka, N. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small noncoding RNAs about 22 nucleotides long that can regulate the gene expression at mRNA level by RNA silencing. As such, differential expression of miRNA leading to regulation of gene expression ...
  • WatchDog: An Advanced Surveillance System 
    Ganepola, G.A.U.E.; Wijayasiriwardhane, T.K. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Surveillance systems have become an integral part of the business world today due to the intensive care given to ensure the security of properties with a considerable monetary value. As a result, Closed-Circuit Television ...

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