Faculty of Applied Sciences: Recent submissions

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Development of High Caloric Nutritional Porridge Formula Rich in Pro-vitamin A and Iron for Primary School Children

Kasunamala, I.G.G.; Wansapala, J.; Herath, H.M.T. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Malnutrition is a major problem among school children in Sri Lanka. This is mainly due to the consumption of ready to eat foods with low and imbalanced nutritional value. The aim of this study was to produce high caloric ...
The Use of Participatory Rural Appraisal Technique to Identify Farmers' Needs in Agricultural Development

Perera, M.A.M.I.; Wijeratne, M. (2015-12-01)

Understanding and addressing farmers' needs are important to enhance the effectiveness of the agricultural sector of Sri Lanka where livelihoods of many depend on small scale farming. In that context, participatory rural ...
Patterns and Determinants of Household Vegetable Consumption- A Case Study in the Udapalatha DS Area in Kandy District, Sri Lanka

Chandrasena, W.S.P.; Weligamage, Parakrama (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Vegetables are considered a main component of healthy human diet. Understanding determinants of household demand for vegetables are important in planning production and supply and to effectively target nutrition ...
A Study on Production Practices and Profitability of Leafy Vegetable Farming in Peri-Urban Colombo, Sri Lanka

Peiris, P.S.M.; Weligamage, Parakrama (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

The demand for leafy vegetables has recently increased due to increasing consumer incomes and the widening of dietary diversity. The highly perishable nature of this vegetable group has led to the development of peri-urban ...
Stabilization of Rice Bran Using Saturated Steam and Development of Rice Bran Incorporated Cracker

Thilakarathna, W.P.D.W.; Gunawardhane, K.V.T.; Perera, O.D.A.N. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

This study was focused on stabilizing rice bran obtained from BG-352 (white rice) and AT- 362 (brown rice) varieties. Rice bran of these two varieties was exposed to saturated steam for 5, 10, 20 and 30 minutes and ...
An Analysis of Patterns of Tea Exports from Sri Lanka with Reference to Product Forms and Destinations (2007-2014)

Weerawardhane, Achini (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Sri Lanka exported tea to more than 40 countries in 2012 that are categorized into five major destination regions. Tea exports are also identified in three different forms. The industry and national policy indulges in a ...
Comparison between Market Share of Sri Lanka and Key Competitors in the Total Cinnamon Market (2000 – 2013)

Piyasiri, K.H.K.L.; Wijeratne, M. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

The world market for cinnamon comprises true cinnamon and cassia. Produce originating from Cinnamomum verum / Cinnamomum zeylanicum is considered as true cinnamon while cassia is a collective name for Cinnamomum cassia, ...
Constituents of Essential Oil, Antioxidant Activity, Phenolic and Flavonoid Contents in Different Parts of Pogostemon heyneanus Benth. (Lamiaceae)

Dharmadasa, R.M.; Abeysinghe, D.C.; Rathnayake, R.M.D.H. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Pogostemon heyneanus Benth.(Lamiaceae) is an industrially important, medicinal plant cultivated for essential oils used in modern perfumery and cosmetic industries. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to determine ...
Household Willingness to Pay for Improved Plastic Recycling- A Study in the Western Province of Sri Lanka

Rodrigo, B.K.A.P.S.; Gunawardena, U.A.D.P. (2015-12-01)

Plastic recycling is the use of post-consumer plastic material in the production of new or similar products. Recycling has significant economic and environmental benefits, as it reduces the demand for virgin materials. ...
Financial Benefit-cost Analysis of Plastic Recycling Centers in the Western Province

Rodrigo, B.K.A.P.S.; Gunawardena, U.A.D.P. (2015-12-01)

Recycling of plastic waste provides both financial and economic benefits. Plastic recycling is one of the best strategies that have been initiated in Sri Lanka in the area of waste management. Mainly the National Post ...
The Contribution of Religious Rituals to Link Sinhala and Tamil Communities: The Case of Panama in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka

Piyarathne, Anton (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

According to Victor Turner, the liminal condition created by rituals derived from their anxieties concerning security, safety and well-being create a space for collaboration among diverse ethno-religious groups. Little ...
Influence of Clidemia hirta and Chromolaena odorata Leaf Extracts on Seed Germination, Seedling Growth and Growth Performance of Raphanus sativus L. (Radish)

Rathnayake, V.W.; Ratnayake, R.M.C.S. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Clidemia hirta (Katakaluwa) and Chromolaena odorata (Podisinnomaran) were introduced into Sri Lanka as ornamental plants but now they have become invasive species. The present study was aimed at finding the influence of ...
Construction of a Health Well-being Index and Its Application in a Selected Fisher Community

Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L.; De Silva, D.W.L.U. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely absence of disease or infirmity. The contemporary thinking is the recognition of dualism between ...
Effect of Environment-based Activities in Learning Chemistry: An Experiment Based on Selected Topics in G.C.E (Advanced Level) Chemistry Curriculum in Sri Lanka

Lenora, R.P.P.; Navarathne, A.N.; Sedere, M.U. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Principles of modern education guide teachers to provide opportunities for students to construct and apply their knowledge to engage in higher order thinking abilities while keeping the student at the centre of the ...
Variation of Phytochemicals, Antioxidant Capacity of Ddifferent Parts of Ocimum tenuiflorum L. (Lamiaceae) Grown in Two Agro Climatic Regions in Sri Lanka

Dharmadasa, R.M.; Abeywardhana, K.W.; Abeysinghe, D.C.; Attanayake, A.M.L. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Ocimum tenuiflorum L. (Lamiaceae) is a therapeutically important widely used medicinal plant in traditional systems of medicine for religious purposes and spiritual sanctity in many Asian countries. The present study ...
The Use of Students’ Feedback Indicators in Programme Quality Assessment in Sri Lankan Universities

Weligamage, S.S. (2015-12-01)

The need for assurance of quality in higher education programs has continued to draw the attention of stakeholders globally and in Sri Lanka. The key purpose of reviews of educational programmes is to evaluate the overall ...
Effects of the Use of Inward Remittances on Primary Education by Rural Households- A Case Study in the Galewela DS Area

Perera, M.A.M.I.; Wijeratne, M. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-12-01)

Large scale migration for foreign employment from Sri Lanka started after the economic liberalization policies implemented after 1977. Around two million Sri Lankans are currently employed in foreign countries generating ...
Pharmacognostical Aspects of Seven Ocimum Morphotypes Available in Sri Lanka

Ranchigoda, R.K.S.S.; Dharmadasa, R.M.D.; Fonseka, D.L.C.K.; Samarasinghe, K.; Attanayake, A.M.L. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-11-30)

The genus Ocimum comprises therapeutically important medicinal plants which are heavily used in traditional systems of medicine. Although this genus has a great value for its medicinal properties, available information ...
SSR Marker Based Genetic Relatedness of Some Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) Accessions of Sri Lanka

Wakista, P.W.; Dasanayaka, P.N.; Illeperuma, R.J.; Perera, S.A.C.N. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo 07, 2015-11-30)

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana 2n=4x=36) of family poaceae is a cereal cultivated in the arid and semi-aridregions of the world including Sri Lanka. It contains a higher amount of protein, fat and minerals than rice, ...
Efficacy of Liquid Organic Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) and Alternanthera sessilis (Mukunuwenna)

Jayasundara, J.M.N.P.; Ratnayake, R.M.C.S.; Jayasekara, L.R. (2015-11-30)

Liquid organic fertilizers (LOFs) are environmental friendly, cost-effective alternative products introduced to the agricultural market to minimize the adverse effects of synthetic fertilizers. This study aimed at ...

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