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  • Occurrence of dengue vectors in school premises in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. 
    Radhika, N.M.L.; Gunathilaka, P.A.D.H.N.; Kasturiratne, A.; Abeyewickreme, W. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are the vectors responsible for the transmission of dengue virus in Sri Lanka. During the past decade, Gampaha district has been ranked the second on the number of reported dengue cases. ...
  • Offline analysis of web logs to identify offensive web crawlers. 
    Algiriyage, N. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    With the continuous growth and rapid advancement of web based services, the traffic generated by web servers have drastically increased. Analyzing such data, which is normally known as click stream data, could reveal a lot ...
  • On sum formulas for Mordell - Tornheim zeta values. 
    Pallewatta, M.; Kaneko, M. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The multiple zeta values are real numbers which are studied by many people in different fields. The multiple zeta values with depth 1 are the Riemann zeta values. The sum formulas are considered as one of the most famous ...
  • An optimization model to allocate most suitable team members for software development projects. 
    Dharmasena, T.; Wijayanayake, A. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Human resource is the most important resource that creates value for the software development projects with the correct identification of knowledge and skills that need to achieve the specified scope of any given project. ...
  • Optimization of growth parameters of photoactive Cu2ZnSnS4. 
    Fernando, W. T. R. S.; Jayathilaka, K. M. D. C.; Wijesundera, R. P.; Siripala, W. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) is a promising candidate for application in low-cost and environmentally friendly thin film solar cells due to its optoelectronics properties. It is a perfect absorber material for photovoltaic applications ...
  • Optimizing the allocation of employees for training programmes. 
    Wickramarachchi, B.; Wijayanayake, A. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The Human Resource (HR) department of any organization plays a vital role in decision making. All HR managers commit for dedicated corporate trainings to ensure that their employees have a better understanding of their ...
  • Phase programmed nanofabrication: Effect of organophosphite reactivity on the evolution of nickel phosphide nanocrystals. 
    Andaraarachchi, H. P.; Vela, J. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    A critical aspect of the synthesis and application of nanostructured materials is to precisely control their phase, composition, and consequently, properties. Traditional methods call for fine tuning and optimization of ...
  • Photoelectrolysis of water using electrodeposited Cu2O electrodes. 
    Silva, A. G. T. D.; Jayathilaka, K. M. D. C.; Wijesundera, R. P.; Siripala, W. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    At present, fossil fuels are the main energy contributor of the world’s energy needs but gradually depletion of fossil fuels is heading towards an energy crisis. Therefore it is very important for us to find out a renewable ...
  • Plant pathology in plant biosecurity. 
    Herath, A. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Detecting and preventing entry of exotic pests at the border is critical for protecting incursions of new plant diseases. Countries which are geographically isolated from any significant landmass (Ex: New Zealand) have ...
  • Polarizability of a metallic nano-cylinder: Local random-phase approximation (LRPA). 
    Asela, A.U.; Hewageegana, P.S. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    We develop a method to calculate the polarizability of a nano-cylinder by taking temporal and spatial dispersion in to account where dispersion due to the Landau damping. To describe these phenomena, we developed analytical ...
  • Prediction of daily gold prices in Sri Lanka: A comparison of time series and artificial neural network models. 
    Shashikala, M. A. G.; Chandrasekara, N.V.; Jayasundara, D. D. M. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Gold is an ancient and one of the most precious and popular commodities in the world. Investors at all levels are attracted to gold in all times as gold is a solid and tangible long term store of value. Gold can be used ...
  • Production of bio-ethanol using pretreated lignocellulosic materials (rice husk, water hyacinth). 
    Arasaretnam, S.; ayasundara, J. M. P. W. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Production from food sources such as corn, sugarcane etc. is the most predominant way of producing ethanol. This has led to a shortage in food, imbalance in food chain, increased food price and indirect land use. This study ...
  • Production of extracellular amylase under solid state fermentation using ground nut shell as the substrate and its application in textile and baking industry. 
    Apeksha, I.A.U.; Weerasooriya, M.K.B. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Amylases find potential applications in a number of industrial processes such as food, detergent, textiles, brewing and paper industries. Though Amylase can be obtained from several sources, use of microorganisms meet the ...
  • Reinforcement of natural rubber using carbon black / mineral hybrid filler. 
    Wanasinghe, W. M .P. G. S. V.; Jayasuriya, C. K. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Fillers improve the properties of natural rubber. Carbon black is the most abundant reinforcing filler in industry and is derived from the petroleum feed stock. There is a complex and expensive process to obtain Carbon ...
  • Relationships between water quality parameters and geosmin contamination in water bodies in North Central and Eastern Provinces in Sri Lanka. 
    Ganegoda, S.; Chinthaka, S.D.M.; Manage, P.M. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Geosmin (a tertiary alcohol) is a secondary metabolite of aquatic cyanobacteria and actinomycetes. Geosmin contamination produces earthy taste and odour in drinking water. Geosmin cannot be removed by heating the water at ...
  • RSM approach to study the influence of hard water on natural dyeing of cotton fabric by Punica granatum peels. 
    Khalid, I.; Ali, S.; Hussain, M.T.; Atif, M.; Habiba, U.; Iqbal, M.A. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Hardness in the ground water poses adverse effects on the dyeing quality of textile products. In wake of a growing trend to adopt natural dyeing at commercial scale, a study was conducted to evaluate influence of water ...
  • Rumen microbiome: Exploring the adaptive roles of viruses and bacteria in the rumen. 
    Anderson, C. L.; Fernando, S.C. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Complex and diverse microbial communities mediate the cycling of nutrients within ruminants. The structure of this complex microbial community is shaped by the highly variable physical, chemical and predatory environment. ...
  • Rural responsiveness on the usage and adverse effects of plastic and polythene: Case study, Vavuniya District, Northern Sri Lanka. 
    Arjunan, K. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Plastic and polythene frequently chronicled with environmental pollution and health hazards to human, animals as well as on plants. It has been realized as a wide spreading and worsening environmental scenario among developed ...
  • Screening cytotoxic potential of henna based hair dyes using human red blood cells. 
    Nawalage, N.M.S.K.; Pathiratne, A. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Intensive usage of commercial hair dyes all over the world may lead to wide variety of health and environmental problems. Direct contact of hair dyes with the human skin may initiate toxic effects on human cells. Commercially ...
  • Screening local fungal isolates for their cellulases production: the applicability in producing bioethanol from cellulose. 
    Jayasekara, S. K.; Abayasekara, C. L.; Ratnayake, R. R. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Being a highly abundant, inexpensive polysaccharide present in the environment, cellulose could be used as a substrate for good bioethanol production. However, the conventional physical and chemical methods of breaking ...

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