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Towards Sustainable Organic Waste Management at the Institutional Canteens in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka

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 ...
Role of Material Recovery Facility in Minimizing the Final Disposal: Evidence from Anuradhapura Municipal Council

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 ...
Integrated Waste Management Control in a Clinical Waste Treatment Facility in Sri Lanka: A Model for Sustainable Operations

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 ...
Institutional Plastic Waste Management in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka: Issues and Opportunities

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 ...
Evaluation of Material Flow for Sustainable Wafer Production by Highlighting Inefficiencies

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 ...
Evaluation of coral and non-coral community structure and water quality of the southern coast of Kayankerni Marine Protected Area, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

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 ...
Assessment of Tetrapod Diversity in Kowtharimunai Mangrove System, Northern Sri Lanka

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 ...
Inference-Driven Logistic Regression Approach for Identifying Risk Factors of Myopia

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 ...
On the development of the adjusted multinomial logistic Liu estimator

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 ...
IMPACTS OF BIOCHAR ON EROSION POTENTIAL OF SOIL IN SLOPE LAND

Madhushani, K.G.S.; Nanthakumaran, A. (Eastern University, 2019)

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 ...
Economic status of rural households with rain water harvesting systems (A case study in Monaragala District)

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 ...
Relationship of Physico-chemical Properties of Water with Phytoplankton Abundance in Peraru Village Tank in Vavuniya District

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 ...
Hydrological Interaction between Surface Water and Ground Water in Vavuniya District of Sri Lanka

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 ...
Nature-Based Carbon Capture through Forest Management in the Mekong Region of Southeast Asia

Sasaki, N.; Sharaniya, V. (World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., 2024)

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 ...
Carbon Taxation and Forest Sustainability in ASEAN and East Asia: Challenges and Policy Responses

Sasaki, N.; Phoumin, H.; Sharaniya, V.; Ma, O.H. (Springer Nature Singapore, 2025)

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 ...
Climate Change-Induced Extreme Events and Management Strategies in the Context of SDG 2030

Sharaniya, V. (Springer Nature, 2025)

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 ...
A meta-analysis of Google Earth Engine in different scientific domains

Sharaniya, V. (Elsevier, 2025)

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 ...
Behaviour of Rainfall Patterns in the Trincomalee District: A Time Series Modelling Approach

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 ...
Isolation of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Idli Batter and Assessing their Antibacterial Potential

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, ...
Biochemical characterization and antibacterial potential of lactic acid bacteria from Idli batter and their influences on properties of 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 ...

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