Ekanayaka, D.M.L.E.; Kayanan, S.(Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2026)
Organic waste generated in institutional settings poses a major environmental challenge due to
improper management practices that lead to odour nuisance, pest infestation, and greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions. This study ...
Rathnayake, R.M.M.A.; Kayanan, S.(Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2026)
Improper solid waste management (SWM) remains a pressing environmental challenge in
developing countries, leading to open dumping, and associated air, water, and soil pollution. In
Sri Lanka, the increasing waste ...
Wishvajith, M.H.D.L.; Kayanan, S.(Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2026)
The increasing demand for environmentally compliant clinical waste treatment in Sri Lanka
highlights the need for integrated approaches that minimize pollution across liquid, gaseous,
and solid waste streams. This study ...
Piyumika, N.G.T.; Kayanan, S.(Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2026)
Rapidly increasing plastic production and low recovery rates have intensified the plastic waste
crisis, caused significant environmental and health impacts and highlighted the urgent need for
sustainable plastic waste ...
Kuruppuarachchi, H.N.; Kayanan, S.(Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2026)
Rapid industrial growth in the global wafer manufacturing sector has intensified solid waste
generation and resource inefficiency, particularly in developing economies such as Sri Lanka,
where expansion often outpaces ...
Priyanchanaa, S.; Keerthanaram, T.; Arjunan, K.(Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2026)
Kayankerni Marine Protected Area (MPA), located on the south-eastern coast of Sri Lanka, supports ecologically important coastal habitats, including coral reefs and associated benthic communities. This study aimed to ...
Arjunan, K.; Keerthanaram, T.(Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2026)
Mangrove ecosystems are of greater ecological significance as they provide essential ecological services, including shoreline stabilization, carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, habitat for diverse aquatic and terrestrial ...
Kayathiri, T.; Kayanan, M.; Wijekoon, P.(SDNB Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous) and Tamil Nadu Statistical Association (TNSA), Tamil Nadu, India, 2026)
Myopia is a prevalent refractive error among children and adolescents and represents an increasing global public health issue. The present study aims to identify key risk and protective factors associated with myopia onset ...
Kayathiri, T.; Kayanan, M.; Wijekoon, P.(Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka, 2026)
The multinomial logistic regression (MNLR) model is a widely used statistical tool for predicting categorical response variables with more than two outcomes, based on multiple predictor variables. It finds applications ...
The study was conducted to evaluate the soil erosion potential in the slope land incorporated with biochar produced by Pinus pinaster (Pinus), Eucalyptus tereticornis (Eucalyptus) and Camellia sinensis (Tea). This study ...
Sandamali, W.D.P.; Nanthakumaran, A.(University of Jaffna, 2015)
Water scarcity is one of the major problems particularly for the rural households in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. It is believed that Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) may be a solution for this problem. As a result the rural ...
Samarawickrama, R.A.D.; Nanthakumaran, A.; Sivakumar, P.(University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2024)
The village tank cascade system, predominantly found in the Vavuniya district, satisfies the water demand for agriculture and domestic needs considerably. Among them, the Peraru village tank lies in a cascade line in the ...
Tharani, G.; Nanthakumaran, A.; Karunainathan, T.(Science and Education Publishing., 2015)
Irrigation tanks are the only surface water resource in Vavuniya district. Households in this district are dependent on ground water sources to satisfy their domestic water needs. It has been experienced and reported by ...
This research examines the carbon capture potential and timber production outcomes of conventional logging (CVL) and reduced impact logging (RIL) in the Mekong region of Southeast Asia from 1990 to 2050, showing that CVL ...
This chapter explores the integration of carbon taxation within forest sustainability frameworks across ASEAN and East Asia, identifying both challenges and potential opportunities. The analysis addresses key barriers to ...
Extreme events caused by climate change exert both direct and indirect impacts globally, significantly increasing vulnerabilities across diverse ecosystems. These events’ heightened intensity and frequency pose considerable ...
Google Earth Engine (GEE) is widely utilized as a platform for analyzing large-scale geospatial data due to technological advancements. It has enormous potential for processing, accessing, and monitoring performance in ...
Yogarajah, B.; Elankumaran, C.; Vigneswaran, R.(University of Jaffna, 2012)
With the advent of rapid developmental activities in the Eastern province of Sri Lanka in the post-war scenario, the government’s mandates focus on reviving plans for the agricultural sector to meet the growing demands of ...
Bernard, D.; Jeyagowri, N.; Madhujith, T.(University of Jaffna, 2020)
Idli is one of the flour-based fermented foods that can potentially contain probiotic lactic acid bacteria. This study was designed to isolate and determine antibacterial activity of lactic acid bacteria from Idli batter, ...
Bernard, D.; Jeyagowri, N.; Madhujith, T.(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, 2021)
Idli is one of the flour-based foods fermented by lactic acid bacteria. This study was designed to characterize the lactic acid bacteria isolated from Idli batter and to determine their antibacterial activity. Physicochemical ...