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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 ...
A Comparative Study on Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant Activity and Photoprotective Property of Ethanolic Extracts of Peel and Pulp of Mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. TomEJC)
(2022)
Less research has been conducted to investigate the bioactivity of peel and pulp of locally
grown TomEJC mango cultivar. Therefore, this research was mainly focused on the
exploration of phytochemicals, antioxidant ...
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 ...
A Preliminary Study Conducted on a Traditional Formulation used for the Treatment of Dengue
(2022)
Currently, around the globe, there are no effective drugs for the treatment of acute dengue
infection. Even though a vaccine was licensed recently, it was found to have limited efficacy.
Scientists are currently seeking ...
A Review on Wastewater Treatment using Constructed Wetland Systems: Implications from Sri Lanka
(2022)
The Constructed Wetlands (CWs) are engineering designs that improve wastewater
quality in a harmless way to the ecosystem. Even though it is a low-cost method of water
quality improvement, it is not widely used in Sri ...
Development of a Lignin-Based Flocculant for Algae Harvesting
(2022)
Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms, which have both harmful and
useful aspects. In the presence of nutrients in the water bodies, harmful algal
blooms can rapidly develop, affecting the water quality. Therefore, ...
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 ...
Preparation and Characterization of Starch – Cellulose Biodegradable Polymer Composites for Property Enhancement
(2022)
Recently, the production of natural biodegradable polymer composites using
renewable sources has become an important research area. These biopolymer
composites possess enhanced properties than biopolymers. In this study, ...
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 ...
Biodegradation of Burnt Engine Oil by Surfactant Producing Marine Isolates of Pseudomonas sp.
(2022)
The impact of pollution from petroleum hydrocarbons and their derivatives,
including burnt engine oil, on the environment, is growing. One of the most
environmentally benign approaches for the degradation of such pollutants ...