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Synthesis and Characterization of Tannin Based Porous Cation Exchange Resins from Cassia auriculata (Ranawara)

Kuruppu, K.A.D.U.M.; Karunanayake, L. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2019)

Tannins are one of the most abundant compounds in the nature. Naturally tannins have ion exchanging capability. Conversely, tannins are highly water soluble compounds, thus natural tannins cannot be used as ion exchangers. ...
Violence Detection in Social Media-Review

Dikwatta, U.; Fernando, T.G.I. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2019)

Social media has become a vital part of humans’ day to day life. Different users engage with social media differently. With the increased usage of social media, many researchers have investigated different aspects of social ...
Insecticidal factors from the seeds of Erythrina indica Lam against Hyblaea puera, the most serious defoliator pest of teak

Deepa, B.; Remadevi, O.K. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

The organic solvent extracts from the seeds of Erythrina indica were tested for their insecticidal action against Hyblaea puera, the most important defoliator pest of teak. The larvicidal activity of the petroleum ether, ...
Determination of Macronutrient Compositions in Selected, Frequently Consumed Leafy Vegetables, Prepared According to Common Culinary Methods in Sri Lanka

Jayasinghe, M.A.; Senadheera, S.P.A.S.; Wijesekara, I.; Ranaweera, K.K.D.S. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2019)

Information regarding realistic macronutrient gains by consuming cooked Sri Lankan leafy vegetables are rare. Some available information often overestimates available carbohydrate contents and under-estimates dietary fibre ...
Pangolins (Manis crassicaudata) in Sri Lanka: A Review of Current Knowledge, Threats and Research Priorities

Perera, P.K.P; Karawita, K.V.D.H.R.; Pabasara, M.G.T. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

The Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) is arguably the least studied species of all Asiatic pangolin species and, is the solitary pangolin species recorded in Sri Lanka. Growing concerns over their population decline ...
Willingness to Pay for Water Quality: A Contingent Valuation Approach for Bolgoda Lake

Jayasekara, S.A.G.C.; Gunawardena, U.A.D.P. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020)
Recognising Ayurvedic Herbal Plants in Sri Lanka using Convolutional Neural Networks

Jayanka, M.; Fernando, T.G.I. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020)

Different parts of ayurvedic herbal plants are used to make ayurvedic medicines in Sri Lanka. Recognising these endemic herbal plants is a challenging problem in the fields of ayurvedic medicine, computer vision, and machine ...
Development of Low-Cost Growing Media for Spirulina using Alternative Carbon Sources

Bandara, J.M.B.M.G.; Arunakumara, K.K.I.U. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020)

Spirulina, a blue-green microalgae is grown commercially throughout the world due to the high protein content and non-toxic features of the algal biomass. The Zarrouk’s medium which contains Na2CO3 and NaHCO3 as the carbon ...
Antioxidant, Antiglycation Potentials and Total Phenolic Content of Scoparia dulcis Decoction

Perera, P.R.D.; Ekanayake, S.; Ranaweera, K.K.D.S. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020)

Long term diabetes mellitus increases the risk of many micro and macro vascular diabetic complications and oxidative stress, due to formation of excessive amounts of free radicals. Non enzymatic protein glycation is the ...
Optimising Electrical Wiring Design of a Single-Storey Floor Plan using Multi-Objective Ant Colony System Algorithm (MOACS-EWR)

Pemarathne, W.P.J.; Fernando, T.G.I. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020)

Nature-inspired algorithms are remarkable of producing optimum solutions by using the extraordinary behavior of nature. Ant colony optimisation algorithm is a foremost algorithm applied to various difficult combinatorial ...
Forest Carbon Stock Assessment of the Musk Deer National Park, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)

Qasim, M. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

To tackle with the increasing challenges of climate change, forests are considered as a viable option. Schemes such as Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Plus (REDD+) are regarded as financial ...
The Modeling of above Ground Biomass in Ranges of Corbett Tiger Reserve using Dual-Polarization ALOS PALSAR Data

Kumar, Y.; Singh, S.; Chatterjee, R.S. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

The study has been carried out in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakh and keeping the focus on Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR). The total area of CTR covered in the scene is 889 sq. km. The main aim of the paper is to develop ...
Pathological characterization of Corynespora cassiicola isolates from traditional and non-traditional rubber growing areas

Wijesingha, Y.L.; Fernando, T.H.P.S.; Fernando, K.M.E.P. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

Rubber (Heveabrasiliensis) is one of the major economically important estate crops andgeneratesthe third largest export income of Sri Lanka. Rubber plantations established mostly in Wet Zone and certain regions in Intermediate ...
Equation for Estimating Stem Volume for Agar tree (Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk) Grown in the Plantations in Bangladesh

Islam, S.M.Z.; Chowdhury, M.A.M. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

Agar tree (Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk, Family- Thymeleaceae) has drawn unique position due to the production of world’s most expensive essential oil used in fragrances and also medicine. It is one of the most valuable ...
In vitro screening of, antibacterial antifungal and cytotoxicity activities in crude extract of freshwater cyanobacterium Oscillatoria sp.

Wijesekara, W.A.M.A.; Manage, P.M. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

Cyanobacteria, highly diverse group of prokaryotes are recognized as a potent source of biologically active compounds with antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer properties.The aim of the present study was ...
Impact of Land Use Changes on Soil Properties and Organic Carbon Distribution Using Tracer Techniques in Selangor State of Malaysia

Hossain, M.B.; Jusoh, K.; Fatimah, S. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

Root and litter biomass on carbon dynamics and its effect on other soil properties information are needed to explore in Malaysia due to rapid change of land use.Objective of this study was to determine the effect of root ...
Performance of tropical vertical subsurface flow constructed wetlands for leachate treatment at different hydraulic loading rates

Meetiyagoda, T.A.O.K.; Bandara, N.J.G.J.; Jinadasa, K.B.S.N. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

This study is focused on the investigation of three different types of plant species namely; Narrow leaf Cattail (Typha angustifolia), Green Bulrush (Scirpus atrovirens) and Umbrella Palm (Cyperus alternifolius) for treatment ...
Nonlinear Height-Stump Diameter Models for Tectona grandis Linn. F Stands in Omo Forest Reserve, Nigeria

Chukwu, O.; Osho, J.S.A. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)
Aboveground biomass and carbon stock assessment in forest stands of Gmelinaarborea Roxb. in Mizoram, North-East India

Hauchhum, R. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

Aboveground biomass and carbon stock in tropical forest play an important role in global carbon cycle. Assessment of biomass and carbon pool in different forest stands may provide information in making decisions about the ...
Degradation of Microcystin LR, Oxytetracycline and Amphicillin by Four Native Bacteria Species

Dharmadasa, P.S.; Liyanage, G.Y.; Manage, P.M. (Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017)

Pollution reaches its most serious proportion in past few decades and adverselyeffect on animals and human health. Reduction of pollutant in the environment take place with microbial metabolism and remediation studies by ...

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