• A study on consumer preference for instant food products and the development of a pumpkin- and canistel-based instant pudding powder mix 

  De Silva, W. S. A.; Pathiraje, P. M. H. D.; Peiris, T. U. S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Consumer preferences are changing from time to time. Therefore, this study was conducted among working and non-working women in the Ratnapura district to identify current consumer preferences for instant food products and ...
• Development of a pomegranate based jelly 

  Senanayake, P. U. A.; Ranaweera, K. K. D. S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Jelly is a semi solid preserved mixture of fruit juice and sugar. Chemical and artificial ingredients were used for preparation of jelly products and it has a major health related concern. Hence, this study was aimed to ...
• Nutritional information and healthiness of ready-to-eat/cooked packaged food products available for children in Sri Lanka and attitudes of parents living in Western province toward purchasing 

  Grero, K. M. U.; Pathiraje, P. M. H. D.; Herath, T. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  As a result of drastic changes in dietary habits and lifestyles, overweight and obesity among schoolchildren in Sri Lanka have more than doubled in the last decade. Research show that a substantial percentage of urban ...
• Development of ash gourd (Benincasa hispida) and banana (Musaceae) pseudo-stem sauce 

  Thathsarani, M. L. P.; Jayawardena, J. A. E. C.; Edirisinghe, U. A. S. K. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Ash gourd (Benincasa hispida), an underutilized fruit that has the potential to develop value-added products due to its high medicinal and nutritional value. In addition, banana central core, a biological waste of banana ...
• Mapping of well water and soil parameters in a selected Grama Niladhari division of Gampaha district 

  Pathirana, H. P. K. V. T.; De Silva, R. C. L. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  This study intends to fill an essential knowledge gap in the field of environmental information in Sri Lanka, by providing a reliable data bank supporting the information of existing chemical species of two important ...
• Isolation and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals from cotton balls by using sulfuric acid hydrolysis 

  Samarawickrama, K. G. R.; Wijayapala, U. G. S.; Fernando, C. A. N. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) is a nanoscale material isolated by removing the amorphous regions in cellulose fibres by employing the acid hydrolysis method. In this study, CNCs from the cotton balls were isolated by acid ...
• Computational assessment of novel derivatives of gingerol as potential anti Alzheimer agents 

  Disanayaka, D. M. I. M.; Dahanayake, J. N. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is commonly used as a spice and folk medicine, which helps to prevent heart diseases, high blood pressure and lung diseases. Gingerols, zingiberene, shogaols and monoterpenes are the principal ...
• Preliminary studies of antibacterial and antifungal properties of typical Sri Lankan curry powder 

  Weerarathne, H. K.; Kadigamuwa, C. C. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Curry powder is a mixture of ground spices that are typically used to enhance flavour, aroma, colour, and consistency in curries. The common Sri Lankan curry powder consists of coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum L.), cumin ...
• Larvicidal effect of extracellular extracts of Trichoderma longibrachiatum and Trichoderma viride against Aedes aegypti 

  Tharaka, W. G. H.; Perera, S. A. D. S.; Amarasinghe, L. D.; Wickramarachchi, S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Aedes aegypti is a potential vector for transmitting dreadful diseases such as yellow fever, ZIKA, dengue and chikungunya, leading to global health problems. However, there is no warranted controlling method for these ...
• Identification of geographical origin using selected elements in tea produced in different tea regions of Sri Lanka 

  Alwis, M. D. N.; Amarakoon, A. M. T. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Tea, derived from the leaves and buds of the shrub Camellia sinensis, is one of the world's most popular beverages owing to its unique flavour, aroma, and therapeutic properties. Due to the tendency for heavy metal ...
• Effect of organic and inorganic sources of fertilizer on seed germination of Solanum melongena var “Lena iri” 

  Madushani, K. G. P.; Samithri, Y.A.S.; Daulagala, P.W.H.K.P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Considering the problems associated with the use of synthetic agrochemicals, people prefer organic food. Hence there are trends toward organic farming in the world. Organic fertilizers contain the essential nutrients for ...
• Synthesis and evaluation of phenyl hydrazone derivatives as tyrosinase inhibitors 

  Navodya, M. W. K.; Gunaratna, M. J. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Melanogenesis which refers to the process of melanin formation and distribution is controlled by epidermal units in the skin. The activation of tyrosinase, a key enzyme that plays a major role in propagation of melenogenesis, ...
• Human dimension of plastic pollution in Sri Lankan coastal ecosystems: strategizing community-based solutions 

  Suresh, A.; Suresh, K. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Plastic pollution has become a pervasive environmental issue and has gained considerable attention recently. Plastics have been redefined more easily. However, they have left harmful imprints behind. The intensity of plastic ...
• Assessment of the potential distribution areas for two endemic plant species of Sri Lanka under climate change by species distribution modelling 

  Kodikara, K. N.; Vidanage, S. P.; Kadupitiya, H. K. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Climate Change is arising as a major threat on biodiversity. Long term climatic conditions have direct links with the occurrence or prevalence of a species in a particular locality. Early predictions facilitate making ...
• Development of an eco-friendly and cost-effective novel preparation of herbal textile – An Ayurvastra 

  Nishan, S. P. A. S.; Wickramasinghe, M. R. M. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine that focuses on the preventive or prophylactic and curative aspects of health. ‘Ayurvastra’ is a combination of the words ‘Ayuh’ and ‘Vastra’. Ayuh refers to long life and Vastra ...
• A literature review on the antimutagenic effect of Thriphala wsr to Rasayana therapy 

  Amarawardhane, V. I. U.; Mansha, M. I. I.; Wickramasinghe, M. R. M. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Plants have been a prime source of highly effective medicinal preparations for the treatment of many forms of cancer. Mutations are capable of altering the genome, having an immense potency to create defects in the human ...
• Health risk analysis of toxic metals via consumption of rice and other food species grown in Mahakanadarawa - Maradankulama areas in Anuradhapura district; A study in Sri Lanka 

  Perera, P. L. R. A.; Perera, W. P. R. T.; Liyanage, J. A.; Premaratne, W. A. P. J. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is a heterogeneous disorder that impairs kidney functions and structure. Even though a number of studies were conducted on this issue, a specific reason has not yet been ...
• Understanding drug likeness of novel compound Fucoxanthin derivative isolated from Chnoospora minima 

  Bandaranayake, U.; Samarakoon, K. W.; Ranasinghe, P.; Peiris, L. D. C. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  Non-communicable diseases pose an ever-increasing burden to many worldwide, regardless of gender, age, and nationality. In Sri Lanka, type 2 diabetes is prevalent due to the rapid transition of lifestyles, unhealthy dietary ...
• Attitudinal and behavioural changes in Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil consumption with the occurrence of Aflatoxin contamination in Sri Lanka 

  Sandupama, M. W. P.; Munasinghe, H. M. D. H.; Silva, M. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  In the recent past, there was a serious controversy within the Sri Lankan community since certain imported coconut oil brands were detected unsafe for consumption as they exceeded the permissive aflatoxin levels. The present ...
• Comparative study of recycled papers to be used as an alternative for food packaging: quality assessment and heavy metal migration testing 

  Indunil, G. M.; Bandra, W. R. T. W. R. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)

  The permanence and durability of recycled papers are important as virgin papers are chosen for the definitive end-use. The main objective of this study was to assess the paper quality of recycled papers used as an alternative ...

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