Koralegedara, H. C.; Weerasinghe, M. H. L.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
In the present world social media has become an essential part of humans' life. Most people use social networks to do their day today life activities. Analyzing real world social networks is also a very important and ...
Katpaharajah, G.; Weerasiri, K. C.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
In recent times, cancer and hyperpigmentation have been the most problematic issues faced by the people. As cancer is caused mostly by the free radicals in the body, antioxidants, which are radical scavengers, may reduce ...
Kowshalya, R.; Udumann, S. S.; Dissanayake, D. K. R. P. L.; Shamila, S. K.; Atapattu, A. J.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
King Coconut Water exports have swiftly surged, making it a prominent sector in Sri Lanka’s exports. However, this rapid growth has led to increased husk waste generation, prompting the search for eco-friendly disposal ...
Jayasekara, J. M. P. M.; Mendis, C. C. D.; De Silva, K. V. N. T.; Kodikara, K. N.; Weerasinghe, V. P. A.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
The Matale District is situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is roughly 1,993 km2 in size and is in the foothills of the central mountain range. Matale District is vulnerable to soil erosion, which causes serious ...
Dulaj, M.H.T.; Gunathilaka, H.M.B.I.; Arachchige, R.C.W.; Pandithavidana, D.R.; Kottegoda, I.R.M.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Red clay-based cookware has been used for centuries mainly due to its aesthetic appearance, eco-friendliness as well as the ability to enhance the quality and taste of foods. However, at present, cookware manufacturers ...
Harshana, K. G. E.; Thennakoon ., T. M. A. L. M(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
The aim of this study is to investigate the distribution of total iron concentration at different depths of the reservoir (near intake well) and its implications for water treatment at the Kalatuwawa Water Treatment Plant. ...
Hemal, S. B. N. H.; Dilshan, G. K. D.; Karunarathna, M. A. D. D. S.; Morawakaarachchi, K. N.; Senanayake, S. V.; Premasiri, R. H. M. D.; Piyumal, P. L. A. K.; Ranaweera, A. L. A. K.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
An inverter is an electronic device which is used for converting Direct Current (DC) to Alternating Current (AC) because AC is the predominant form of electrical power used in homes, businesses, and most electrical appliances. ...
Amarasena, M. W. K. A.; Dahanayake, J. N.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health burden, necessitating the development of novel and effective anti-TB drugs. Curcumin a naturally occurring compound found in turmeric has shown potential as an antimicrobial ...
Lakshan, K. L. A. C.; Sumathipala, H. H.; Wijesundara, L. B. D. R. P.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Lithium-ion batteries were hailed as a breakthrough solution for energy storage, revolutionizing portable electronics, electric vehicles, and other applications. However, as their implementation expanded, certain drawbacks ...
Lakmali, H. M. R. P.; Liyanage, T.; Subasinghe, H. M. P. A.; Kirthisinghe, J. P.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
All spices exported from Sri Lanka are tropical aromatics used in human foods for flavoring. Among them, black pepper is valued for its distinct biting quality attributed to the alkaloid, piperine. The amount of piperine ...
Mettananda, M. W. N. H.; Jayathilaka, N.; Seneviratne, N. A. N. J.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Consumption of fruits and vegetables are positively associated with various health effects and prevention of diseases, due to the presence of polyphenols, vitamins and minerals. Drinking fruit and vegetable juices has ...
Tikirikumari, J.A.T.; Thathsarani, Y.K.D.D.; Senanayake, R.A.S.P.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Orchidaceae ranks as the second-largest family of flowering plants. Phalaenopsis species belong to the family Orchidaceae are highly prevalent and commercially significant. Because of the floricultural significance, range ...
Karunarathna, M.G.T.N.; Kadigamuwa, C.C.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Dendrophthoe falcata, a common mistletoe plant, used in traditional medicine has not been adequately studied for the identification of compounds with biological activities. Phytochemical screenings allow the identification ...
Lakmali, G. B. T.; Priyadarshan, A. I. S.; Senanayake, R. A. S. P.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Agar is a commonly added agar is not used as a gelling agent but as a solidifying agent to culture media as solidifying agent. However, agar is an expensive ingredient in the preparation of in vitro media and finding ...
Dahanayaka, L. W.; Kadigamuwa, C. C.; Mapa, S. T.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Green Leafy Vegetables (GLVs) are rich sources of phytochemicals which are beneficial to reduce chronic non-communicable diseases due to their therapeutic properties such as antioxidant activity. Among numerous dietary ...
Raseena, M. T. F.; Kadigamuwa, C. C.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Dendrophthoe falcata is a common mistletoe plant that has widespread use in Sri Lankan traditional medicines. With the escalating incidence of cancer, asthma, and chronic inflammatory ailments among patients, the exploration ...
Wishwakulathil, D. T.; Priyadarshan, A. I. S.; Senanayake, S. P.; Lakmali, G. B. T.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Genus Phalaenopsis is an ornamental orchid with the greatest commercial importance in the world floriculture industry. The propagation of Phalaenopsis is difficult by conventional breeding due to delayed flowering and ...
Ameer, F. B. S.; Weerakoon, W. M. T. D. N.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
High cholesterol level in the blood is a significant burden that provokes plaque formation in blood vessels which eventually leads to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Currently, statin drugs are widely used to treat ...
Amamadhu, N. G. L. H. E.; Amarakoon, A.M.T.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Tea is the most popular, widely consumed beverage next to water in the world. Tea is vital for the Sri Lankan economy as a main source of foreign exchange earnings and employment provider. ‘Ceylon Tea’ is considered the ...
Kalpani, N. N.; Kannangara, B. T. S. D. P.; Ratnayake, R. M. C. S.(Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
In sustainable agriculture, the application of Trichoderma spp. is a widely accepted, eco-friendly method. But, in the commercialization process, the effectiveness of Trichoderma spp. as a biological control agent, plant ...