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  • Quantification of Microplastics contamination at Bundala National Park,Sri Lanka 
    Dharmadasa, W.L.S.S.; Andrady, A. L.; Pradeep Kumara, P.B.T.; Gangabadage, C.S. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Microplastics (MPs) is an omnipresent contaminant in almost all environments of the world including oceans. Currently its negative consequences on ecology, economy, human health and food security have become a hot topic ...
  • Questionnaire survey of knowledge of farmers in Lankapura, Polonnaruwa district about foot and mouth disease (FMD), 2019 
    Siriwardhana, B. A. M. P. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Dairy farming is an important source of subsidiary income of farmers in Lankapura, Polonnaruwa. Milk and meat are important sources of nutrition. Although measures have been taken to increase the dairy sector in Lankapura, ...
  • Readiness assessment model for Sri Lankan apparel industry: Assess current readiness and strategize Industry 4.0 journey 
    Lakmali, G. D. E.; Vidanagamachchi, K.; Nanayakkara, J. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Sri Lankan apparel industry is the most significant and driving contributor to the country’s economy by constituting a large portion of GDP. It has achieved rapid growth rates over the past four decades. In the highly ...
  • Reducing the efficiency gap by optimal allocation using modified assignment problem for apparel industry in Sri Lanka 
    Kaveendri, D. H. D.; Tharaka, V. K. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    The Industrial Sector is one of the main contributing sectors of Sri Lanka’s economy. As per the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the largest proportion of the industrial sector is comprised of manufacturing businesses. When it ...
  • Refurbishment of Under-utilized Scientific Equipment for Modern Teaching and Research: Case of a Bio-reactor Upgrade 
    Pallegedara, A.; Chandrakumara, O. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    We have found that large number of expensive scientific equipment purchased, received under foreign aids, national grants or any other public monetary funds are highly under-utilized in state universities especially those ...
  • Release of curcumin from chickpea protein submicron particles at gastrointestinal pH values 
    Shakoor, I. F.; Pamunuwa, G.; Karunaratne, D. N. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Activity of bioactive components such as curcumin, which is a natural polyphenolic compound, depends on their stability, solubility, absorption and bioavailability at specific sites. Development of natural polymer based ...
  • Remediation of cadmium contaminated montane forest soils (Horton Plains): Will rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) nut shell and rice husk bio char be effective remediating agents? 
    De Silva, J. S. R.; Yapa, P. I.; Bandara, R.; Seneviratne, M. A. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Horton Plains, one of the two montane forests in Sri Lanka, which provides habitats to many endemic species of plants and animals, has been severely affected by forest dieback. Previous research has identified a direct ...
  • Role of the vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides L.) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on soil quality improvement in Pinus plantation soil 
    Lakmali, J. P. D.; Yapa, P. N.; Sandaruwan, M. K. K. D (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Abundant public lands and deforested areas of South-West wet zone region of Sri Lanka has subjected to reforested by Pinus caribaea exotic species during 1970’s and 1980s. Yet, several environmental problems such as ...
  • A Simulation on ATM service performance: A case study 
    Dilanthi., M. G. S.; Wathsala, H. A. I.; Thennakoon, T. M. C. S.; Mihirani, K. N.; Jayarathna, H. A. D. N. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    The banking industry has significantly gained benefits using the ATM facility. The main objective of this is to minimize the customer waiting in money transactions and provide an efficient service for 24 hours daily. Thus ...
  • A simulation on optimizing the performance of a bank pawning centre: a case study 
    Weerakoon, W. M. T. N. K.; Senarathne, P. D. R. S.; Maduwanthi, R. V. M.; Sandaruwan, P. H. N. T. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Customer perception towards a quality service drives customer satisfaction. Long waits or queues involve as a common phenomenon in customer dissatisfaction. The banking system is one of the critical service options where ...
  • A simulation on performance improvement at a university cafeteria: a case study 
    Samarawickrama, I. D. W.; Naotunna, T. U.; Bhagya, I. W. A. T.; Herath, H. M. C. N. K. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Universities are the foremost service providers of education in Sri Lanka. It necessitates the fleetness in the service provision at the premises. University cafeterias take a prominent place in which time intensity is at ...
  • Soil Actinomycetes: potential source of novel antimicrobial substances 
    Gunasinghe, Y. H. K. I. S.; Edirisinghe, E. A. A. D. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Antimicrobial resistance has been recognized as an escalating problem that makes a huge impact on health and brings the economic outcomes down, through the increase of hospital costs, resource utilization and health care ...
  • Spatio-temporal variation of surface water quality in Kalu Oya and Mudun Ela micro-catchments during rainy season 
    Thotagamuwa, H. T. B. N.; Weerasinghe, V. P. A. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Kalu Oya and Mudun Ela basins are micro-catchments of the Kelani river basin mostly consisting of low-lying urbanized areas. Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation (SLLRDC) requires surface water quality ...
  • Stable forecasting of tax revenues of selected countries assisted by Clustering Approach 
    Karunarathne, A. W. S. P.; Liyanage, U. P.; Hewaarachchi, A. P. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Tax is one of the main income of a government that utilizes in public welfare and future investment. Taxation has goals: reducing the inequalities through a policy of redistribution of income, administrating the levels of ...
  • Study of potential risks in a rural water supply scheme for a sustainable development of a Water Safety Plan (WSP): a case study of Madola Community Water Supply Scheme (RWSS), Sri Lanka 
    Bellanthudawa, B. K. A.; Nawalage, N. M. S. K.; Hadapangoda, H. K. A. K.; Buddhika, G. N.; Rajapaksha, P.; Wijesinghe, L.; Shifan, M. S. M.; Silva, R. N. S.; Rathnayaka, R. M. J. B.; Lansakara, L. A. M. P.; Pinnagodac, P. A. D. C.; Rathnayaka, R. M. C. Y. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Developing a Water safety plan (WSP) involves undertaking risk assessment at each step of Rural Water Supply Schemes (RWSS). This approach ensures the safe access to drinking water from catchment to consumer and sustainability ...
  • A Study of the adsorption of oxalic acid on carbonized tea waste prepared under different heat treatment conditions 
    Kumara, K. A. S. S.; Prashantha, M. A. B.; Jayaweera, C.D. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Carbonized materials are produced by various types of carbon precursors using chemical as well as physical methods. In this study, spent tea leaves, a waste and easily available low cost material, was used as the raw ...
  • Study of the growth of Malassezia furfur on mycological culture media supplemented with different lipid sources 
    Wanigasekara, D. N.; Sudesh, A. D. H.; Karunarathne, E. D. C.; Senevirathne, R. D. K. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Malassezia furfur, causative agent of certain skin conditions, such as pytiriasis versicolor, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis is a lipophilic yeast. Though it is a clinically important etiological agent, insufficient ...
  • A study on Dengue spread in Western province: using Spatial and Cluster analysis. 
    Kethmi, G. A. P.; Premarathna, L. P. N. D. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Dengue virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, mostly Aedes aegypti. According to National dengue control unit of Sri Lanka, the recent outbreak of dengue fever in the country was ...
  • Studying the behaviour of export quantities of Tuna fish in Sri Lanka 
    Sachithra, S. A. L.; Liyanage, U. P.; Wijeyaratne, W. M. D. N. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Being an island in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka claims a large sea area and abundant fish resource with high facilitate suitable for large scale fishery industry. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the contribution ...
  • Synergism of cell penetrating peptides in adsorbing to DOPC lipid bilayers 
    Wijesiri, N. K.; Kumara, B. T.; Purijjala, P. W. C. M.; Ranatunga, R. J. K. U. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Cell penetrating peptides (CPPs) represent a potential breakthrough for the cellular delivery of therapeutics. CPPs are small peptidic molecules capable of translocating through cell membranes, which generally show low ...

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