INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC): Recent submissions
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Responses of Avian Communities to a Submontane Elevational Gradient
(2023-09)Biogeography comprises the study of patterns of the geographic distribution of organisms and the factors which govern those patterns. The study was implemented from the Samanalawewa river basin (480 m Mean Sea Level ... -
Extraction and Characterization of Fibers from Caryota urens L. (Kithul) Leaves
(2023-09)Caryota urens L. (Sinhala: Kithul; English: Fishtail palm) is an indigenous plant naturally grown in the wild. Kithul leaf has a high fiber content and could be a good alternative to many fibers with industrial applications. ... -
Determination Of Pathogenic Bacteria in Commercially Available Fresh Green Leafy Vegetables in Western Province, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Foodborne illnesses from pathogenic microorganisms are a global health concern. Fresh green leafy vegetables are vital but prone to contamination, necessitating precautions. The present study aimed to determine the ... -
Nest Site Selection, Cavity Characteristics, and Cavity Use of Dinopium Flamebacks in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Ecology of Dinopium flamebacks (woodpeckers) in Sri Lanka is not fully comprehended. This study investigates the nest site selection, cavity characteristics, and cavity-use by secondary cavity users of Dinopium flamebacks ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Phytochemical Composition, Anti-oxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity between Garcinia quesita and Garcinia zeylanica Fruit Rind by Five Extraction Methods
(2023-09)Garcinia quesita and Garcinia zeylanica are endemic to Sri Lanka. Garcinia rind extracts are used to treat ulcers, asthma, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia by the traditional medicine practice. However, studies on ... -
Anti-oxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Various Crude Extracts of Flacourtia inermis (Lovi) and Averrhoa bilimbi (Billin) plants
(2023-09)Averrhoa bilimbi (Billin) and Flacourtia inermis (Lovi) plants belong to underutilized fruit plants in Sri Lanka. These plants are comprised of valuable phytochemicals such as flavonoids, and phenolics which can act as ... -
In vitro Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity of “Denabadiya Kasaya”: A Traditional Polyherbal Formulation Used for the Treatment of Fever Including Dengue
(2023-09)“Denabadiya Kasaaya” is an intricate formulation rooted in Sri Lankan traditional medicine, crafted from a blend of eight distinct herbs which is prescribed for fever and flu like symptoms including dengue fever. We ... -
Antibacterial Activity of Different Fractions of Two Underutilized Fruit Crops in Sri Lanka: Tamarindus indica (Siyabala) and Cynometra cauliflora (Nam-Nam)
(2023-09)Due to adverse effects exerted by currently applying synthetic food preservatives, there is a timely need of discovery of natural food preservatives. The present study was aimed to discover the antimicrobial potential ... -
Screening of Antioxidant Capacity of Pouteria campechiana (Kaha laulu), Psidium guineense sw (Ambulpera) and Aegle marmelos (Beli) Fruits
(2023-09)Antioxidants are important as therapeutic agents in preventing a wide range of human pathologies associated with oxidative stress. Due to certain drawbacks in synthetic antioxidants, the attention is focused on the ... -
Antioxidant Potential of Some Selected Underutilized Fruit Species Grown in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Despite having a wide variety of fruits and being one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, Sri Lanka’s resources are still mostly untapped. Secondary metabolites known as antioxidants have the power to lessen oxidative ... -
Gripper-enhanced fabric cut piece sorting system based on defects
(2023-09)Sri Lanka’s garment industry is crucial, contributing significantly to the country’s export market. However, current fabric handling methods in Sri Lankan companies are primarily reliant on manual labour, creating a ...