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  • Adaptive green time allocation method for traffic congestion based on cell transmission model and genetic algorithm 
    Priyasad, H. A. D.; Kulatunga, D. D. S. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Traffic congestion is defined as a physical phenomenon relating to the manner in which vehicles impede each other’s progression as demand for limited road space approaches full capacity. This makes trip time longer and ...
  • Abhiram, G. and Munasinghe, R. C. (2018). Development of new master batch mixing cycle for a track producing extrusion compound with lower rejection rate 
    Thennakoon, T. M. A. D. L.; Withanage, N. S. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    As rubber shows inherent viscous and elastic properties, mixing of compounding ingredients is the first and most important step in rubber manufacturing. If mixing does not properly happen, many problems will be appeared ...
  • Explicit and exact traveling wave solutions for generalized Benjamin-Bona-Mahoney-Burgers equation with dual high-order nonlinear terms 
    Hasna, M. T. F.; Mathanaranjan, T. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    In recent years, the investigation of exact solutions to nonlinear partial differential equations has played an important role in nonlinear phenomena. Several powerful methods have been proposed to obtain exact solutions ...
  • Properties of cellular automata on a group 
    Liyanage, T. C.; Perera, K. K. K. R. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    A cellular automaton (pl. Cellular Automata(CA)) is a discrete model studied in the fields of Computer science, Mathematics and Theoretical Biology with different purposes such as simulation of natural phenomena and modeling ...
  • Controllability of a system of coupled harmonic oscillators 
    De Silva, R. N. S.; Hansameenu, W. P. T. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    In general, it is worthwhile to understand and control the dynamics of an existing system whose output behaves somewhat closer to the desired output rather than developing a new system which tracks the desired output, since ...
  • Factors associated with child abuse incidents in Chilaw police enforce division: case study 
    Siriwardana, L. W. M. S.; Tissera, J. H. D. S. P. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Child abuse has become a major social issue across the world. Globally, millions of children suffer from maltreatment, exploitation and abuse. To avert children from such situations, it is important to identify respective ...
  • Consistency of mixed number algebra in some applications 
    Anuruddhika, M. L. P.; Doe, M.; Senanayake, N. P. W. B. V. K. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Mixed number is the sum of a scalar and a vector. The operations of addition, multiplication, inverse and etc. are defined in mixed number algebra. Mixed number algebra is consistent with different laws of Physics such as ...
  • A statistical analysis on the share prices of two selected Sri Lankan commercial banks 
    Jayakody, J. A. G.; Arivalzahan, S. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    This paper examines the impact of the bank-specific determinants and macroeconomic indicators, on the share prices and the performance of two highly recognized Sri Lankan commercial banks. Basically, the bank performance ...
  • Supercapacitor based novel approach for efficient solar energy harnessing 
    Piyumal, P. L. A. K.; Ranaweera, A. L. A. K.; Kalingamudali, S. R. D.; Kularatna, N. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Finding greener solutions through renewable energy sources to provide energy demand in 21st century is an important task due to the shortage of world energy sources. From many types of renewable energy sources, photovoltaic ...
  • Identification of the patterns of dengue disease transmission: A Wavelet approach 
    Nanayakkara, K. A. D. C. N.; Perera, S. S. N. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Dengue is transmitted over the human population by the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. This comes in three forms: Dengue Fever (DF), Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) and Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS). Sri Lanka ...
  • Growth of photoactive Cu2ZnSnS4 by single step electrodeposition 
    Fernando, W. T. R. S.; Jayathileka, K. M. D. C.; Wijesundera, R. P.; Siripala, W. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    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 ...
  • Electrodeposited homojunction Cu2O solar cell on FTO substrate 
    Kafi, F. S. B.; Jayathilaka, K. M. D. C.; Wijesundera, L. B. D. R. P.; Siripala, W. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Cuprous oxide (Cu2O), an abundant photoactive semiconducting material has optimum optoelectronic properties to develop efficient, inexpensive and eco-friendly solar cells. Even though, it is possible to fabricate Cu2O based ...
  • Identification and in vitro control of pathogen causing leaf spot disease in Centella asiatica in Jaffna peninsula 
    Keshiga, A.; Jashothan, P.T.J.; Jeyaseelan, T.C.; Jeyaseelan, E.C. (International. Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, 2018)
    Centella asiatica is an important medicinal herb that is widely used as a leafy vegetable in several Asian countries including Sri Lanka. Production of C . asiatica has been severely affected by leaf spot disease. The ...
  • Okra leaf curl disease: an emerging threat to okra cultivation in Northern Sri Lanka 
    Jeyaseelan, E.C.; Sharmya, M.; Jeyaseelan, T.M.; Shaw, M.W. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is cultivated in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions for its edible fruits. During the last few years okra cultivation in South Asia has been severely affected by okra yellow ...
  • Isolation and identification of thermophilic bacteria and cyanobacteria from Maha Oya hot springs in Sri Lanka 
    Medhavi, P.I.H.R.; Samarasinghe, D.G.S.N.; Herath, H. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Hot springs are a rich source of thermophilic microorganisms such as bacteria, cyanobacteria and archaea. Though, there are several hot springs recorded in Sri Lanka, a comprehensive community analysis of thermophilic ...
  • Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus (CCYV) infection of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) in Sri Lanka 
    Abeykoon, A.M.S.K.; Basnayake, B.M.V.S.; Salim, N. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Viral diseases are serious constraints to the productivity and profitability of cucurbit crops. Although many popular cucurbitaceous fruits and vegetables are grown in various regions in Sri Lanka, only a few published ...
  • Isolation of Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp. from ground and surface water in the lower part of the Kelani river basin: evaluation of resistance against selected antibiotics 
    Abinaiyan, I.; Mahagamage, M.G.Y.L.; Manage, P.M. (2018)
    In recent years, greater attention has been paid by national and international agencies on microbial contamination of ground and surface water sources. Antibiotics are commonly used to treat emerging infectious diseases ...
  • Effect of dietary probiotic on growth performance, feed utilization and stress resistance of guppy (Poecilia reticulata) 
    Samarawardhane, H.R.T.T.; Radampola, K.; Rathnapala, J.M.S.N. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The present study was conducted to investigate the influence of dietary supplementation of probiotic mixture, AQUALACTTM on growth performance, feed utilization and stress resistance of guppy fish, Poecilia reticulata. ...
  • Antidiabetic effect of Coccinia grandis Linn. on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats and its role in regulating hepatic key enzymes 
    Meenatchi, P.; Maneemegalai, S. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt is an herb, growing throughout India widely used in traditional treatment of diabetes. The aim of present study was to evaluate the antidiabetic potential of ethanol extract of mature unripe ...
  • Determination of photoprotective potential in sunscreen formulations with different concentrations of Olax zeylanica (Mella) extract 
    Liyanaarachchi, C. E.; Napagoda, M.; Malkanthi, S.; Abayawardana, K.; Witharana, S.; Jayasinghe, L. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The ultra-violet (UV) component of the solar radiation can cause various deleterious effects on the human skin. The occurrence of wide range of dermatological diseases are correlated with the excessive exposure to UV ...

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