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Evaluation of Effect of Bacterial Consortia on Growth and Yield of Selected Rice Varieties under Greenhouse Condition
(2022)Overuse of inorganic fertilizer (IF) for high yield of new improved rice (NIR) is a threat to the Sri Lankan economy, human health, and the environment. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of selected ... -
Evaluation of in vitro Antioxidant Potential of Multifaceted Phytogenic ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesized from Peel Waste Extracts of Ananas comosus Varieties
(2022)Green synthesized nanoparticles (NPs) reveal many advantages over conventional physiochemically synthesized NPs and exhibit numerous applications in various fields. The present study focused on the synthesis of zinc oxide ... -
Evaluation of Sri Lankan Wild Fruits Based on Free Radical Scavenging Activity, Polyphenolic Content and Cytotoxic Activity
(2022)The study of free radical chemistry has been of recent interest in the scientific community and represents an emerging paradigm in nutraceuticals and disease management. The objective is to incorporate phytochemicals ... -
Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of Miswak (Salvadora persica) and Persian Lime (Citrus latifolia) Extracts against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus
(2022)Despite advances in medicine, the phenomenon of emerging drug resistance provokes novel research on active botanical compounds and alternative therapy development. Bioactive compounds present in plants possess potent ... -
Evaluation of the Loading Capacity and Releasing Efficiency of Graphene Oxide Based Nanocomposites Loaded with Natural Bioactive Compounds
(2022-09-29)Graphene-based nanocomposites have been recognized as effective drug delivery systems due to their unique properties such as two-dimensional structure, biocompatibility, easy surface modification, and high efficacy in ... -
Evolutionary and Ecological Characterization of the Laughingthrush of Sri Lanka
(2022)The Ashy-headed Laughingthrush, an endemic bird to Sri Lanka, has been historically considered a laughingthrush in the genus Garulax. However, recent phylogenetic studies have suggested a new classification for the species ... -
Factors Affecting the Performance Anxiety for Under 19 Male Cricket Player’s Performances in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
(2022)One aspect of the complex picture of what makes sportsmen successful is their physical makeup. Successful athletes must develop a mindset that enables them to succeed in the face of potentially adverse environmental or ... -
Forecasting of Female Labour Force Participation Rate Data with Missing Values Imputation, Sri Lanka
(2022)Female Labour Force Participation Rate (Female LFPR) is defined as the proportion of the female labour force to the total working age population. This study is based on the female LFPR quarterly data published by the ... -
Formulation and Sensory Evaluation of Malted Drink Powder Incorporated with Selected Legumes, Seeds, and Rhizomes
(2022)The study aims to address the prevailing nutritional deficiencies in society by formulating micronutrients and bioactive compounds rich malted drink while replacing palm oil, the most common fat source of commercially ... -
Graphene Derivatives for Supercapacitor Applications
(2022)Graphene has superior properties which are enormously advantageous in energy applications. Despite graphene’s superior properties, it has limitations such as the utilization of complicated synthesis methods and restacking. ... -
Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Five Varieties of Leaf Extracts from Annona Species: Evaluation of Antioxidant, Photocatalytic Properties, and Antibacterial Properties
(2022)The development of eco-friendly and sustainable methods to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is a rapid field in nanotechnology due to its eco-friendly nature. In this study, five varieties of Annona leaves (Annona ... -
Identifying the Removal Efficiencies of As3+ in Wastewater by Functionalized Nanocellulose
(2022)Nanocellulose (NC) gains significant attention as a promising candidate in water purification and environmental remediation studies due to its superior chemical and physical properties. The present study explored the ... -
In vitro Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Leaf and Stem Bark of Selected Mangifera Species in Sri Lanka
(2022)Mangifera indica (MI), locally known as ‘Amba’ in Sinhalese is the richest species of Mangifera found in Sri Lanka with its multiple varieties. This research determined the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects by ... -
In vitro Bioactivity of Methanol Extracts of Elaeocarpus serratus Leaves and Fruit
(2022)Plants are getting significant attention globally and the worldwide annual market for herbal products is ~USD 60 billion. Elaeocarpus serratus which is an underutilized fruit crop in Sri Lanka was selected for scientific ... -
Insecticide Susceptibility of Aedes aegypti in CMC Area for a Commonly used IRS Agent, Lambda Cyhalothrin
(2022)Being a predominantly abundant area for primary vector of dengue, Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has often exposed to chemical vector control strategies in successive periods of outbreaks to control Aedes aegypti density ... -
Investigation of Wound Healing Ability and Chemical Constituents of “Wathupalu” (Mikania cordata) Leaf Extracts
(2022)Mikania cordata (Burm. f.) Robinson is a herbaceous vine belonging to the family Asteraceae. Traditionally it is mainly used for cuts and wounds. This study aims to evaluate wound healing ability and chemical constituents ... -
Knowledge and Motives towards the Functional Food and Nutraceutical Consumption by Adults in Sri Lanka
(2022)Functional foods and nutraceuticals (FFN) play an important role in adults’ health by preventing and reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCD). This cross-sectional study was designed to evaluate knowledge, ... -
Microclimatic Buffering Potential of Forest Types in the Wasgamuwa National Park, Sri Lanka
(2022)The habitat-wise differences in microclimatic conditions have the ability to create heterogeneous landscapes by generating different potential buffering capacities. The objective of this study was to evaluate the ... -
A Mixture of Two Endemic Plants as Various Forms of Food Supplements with Heightened Biological Activity
(2022)Evidence-based medicines/supplements have emerged as an important dimension in the modern world. We developed two food supplements with two plants: Osbeckia octandra (OO) and Wrightia antidysenterica (WA). The two food ... -
Molecular Dynamics Study of Dengue Pre-Fusion Conformation
(2022)Dengue is caused by one of four related viruses. Even though few vaccines are already available and more are in the stage of the clinical trial, all of them have their drawbacks. Therefore, developing a vaccine against ...