• Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis of leaves and flowers of the medicinal plant Ocimum tenuiflorum L. 

  Panambara, P.A.H.R.; Rajkumar, G.; Sanmugarajah, V. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  In Traditional Medicine, different parts of Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn. (Lamiaceae) have been recommended for the management of respiratory system related diseases. Phytochemicals from medicinal plants are a significant ...
• Pathyapathya Ahara in Kasa and Swasa Chikitsa applicable for emerging respiratory infections: A review 

  Ishara, M.D.P.; Wimalasiri, Y.S.G. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  Respiratory disorders impose an immense worldwide health issue. There were emergence of newly recognized Coronavirus, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and novel H1N1 ...
• Respiratory and eye symptoms, and ventilatory functions; comparison among stone/granite quarry workers and general population in Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka 

  Malwatte, N.S.M. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  A cross sectional study carried out with the aim to compare the prevalence of occupation related respiratory and eye symptoms and peak expiratory flow rates (PEFR) among quarry workers (N=290), (20–60 years) working (>6 ...
• Application of neural network and clustering techniques for short term electricity demand forecasting 

  Somarathne, E.D.T.; Wijayakulasooriya, J.V.; Karunasinghe, D.S.K. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  Many researchers around the world have investigated short term load forecasting (STLF) models based on various forecasting techniques to prepare a better generation plan. They inves tigated traditional techniques and then ...
• Solving triangular fuzzy transportation problems with the quadratic mean 

  Ekanayake, E.M.U.S.B.; Daundasekara, W.B.; Perera, S.P.C. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  In the history of operations research, transportation problems have been one of the most exciting and demanding subjects. Many researchers have concentrated on solving the problem in various ways. In this study, we came ...
• Radio mean number of pendant graphs for even cycles with odd diameter 

  Dilshan, C.; Perera, A. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  Graph labeling is simply plugging numbers (integers) to the vertices, edges, or both in a particular graph. Here we only focus on vertex labeling. The idea of radio mean labeling is one of the most ubiquitous fields of ...
• Novel approach based on the weight adjacency matrix to obtain the minimum weight spanning tree 

  Niluminda, K.P.O.; Ekanayake, E.M.U.S.B. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  A graph’s spanning tree is created when all of its vertex connections are made without any cycles, giving rise to the term "Minimum Weight Spanning Tree (MWST)," which is the tree that has the shortest possible length ...
• k-Graceful labeling of triangular type grid graphs 

  Indunil, W.K.M.; Perera, A.A.I. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  The study of graph labeling is currently one of the most ubiquitous graph theory research topics. There is a vast amount of literature available on graph labeling techniques. Prime labeling, antimagic labeling, radio ...
• Development and quality evaluation of gluten free orange flesh sweet potato noodle 

  Bimalka, G.; Senarathne, S.M.A.C.U.; Simmaky, S. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  Instant food products play a major role in the market and there is a good demand due to their convenience in preparation. Orange flesh sweet potato (Ipomea batatas) is a nutritious tuber with less consumer acceptability ...
• Abundance and diversity of adult Odonates in Dunumadalawa forest reserve, Kandy 

  Senadeera, G.K.A.T.; Weerakoon, K.C.; Ekanayake, E.M.S.H.K.; Lasxhman, B.Y.N. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  Species richness and abundance of adult Odonates in Dunumadalawa forest reserve in Kandy, were observed. The samplings of Odonates were carried out by visual encounter surveys by walking within the area on hourly basis ...
• Greening the building with living wall using improved cocopeat medium 

  Pahalagedara, H.P.U.K.; Rupasinghe, C.P.; Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.; Charminda, T. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  Thermal comfort of urbanized residences decreases due to urban heat island effect. Restoring thermal comfort requires more energy. The green wall concept was proposed as an environmentally friendly solution to this problem. ...
• Removal of fluoride and hardness in water using zeolite modified dendro biochar composite 

  Niththiyaraja, K.; Hettithanthri, O.; Nanthakumaran, A.; Vithanage, M. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  Fluoride removal has been researched much, however, hardness removal has been given less attention and simultaneous removal of fluoride and hardness has not been studied in the literature. Hence, the objective of this ...
• Diversity and structure of molluscs associated with mangroves in Lunama–Kalametiya lagoon, Sri Lanka 

  Sewwandi, R.G.S.; Abeygunawardana, A.P.; Pathmasekara, K.G. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  The study aims to assess the abundance, diversity of molluscs associated with the mangrove community in Lunama and Kalametiya lagoons located in the South Eastern coast of Hambantota district, Sri Lanka. Ten sampling sites ...
• Combined effect of hot water soaking and submerged aerated soaking on paddy hydration 

  Risviya, M.I.H.F.; Thusalini, A.; Kannan, N. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  Paddy parboiling is an important step in paddy processing. It generates a significant amount of effluent. The treatment of this highly contaminated effluent is complex. There are limited studies available on the combination ...
• Assessment of water quality and consumer acceptability and willingness to consume reverse osmosis water: A case study on Delft water supply scheme, Sri Lanka 

  Jananu Janan Shanth, S.; Anoja, N. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  Delft Island is located in Palk Strait in the northern region of Sri Lanka. The main problem in this region is the lack of drinking water. Drinking water needs are covered by supplying reverse osmosis (RO) treated water ...
• Abundance and composition of solid waste in Bellanvila-Attidiya sanctuary in Sri Lanka 

  Malalanayake, L.S.P.; Kandakkulama, P.M.S.S.; Jayapala, H.P.S.; Jayasiri, H.B. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  The Bellanvila-Attidiya Sanctuary is listed in the directory of Asian Wetlands by the IUCN in 1989 and situated within the upper catchments of the Bolgoda River basin covering an area of 372ha. This study was conducted ...
• A multi-parameter assessment of restored managed wetlands in California Central Valley, USA 

  Madurapperuma, B.D.; Kahara, S.N.; Scaroni, L.; Hernandez, K.B.; Paredes, E.J. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  This study provides a preliminary assessment of hydrology and water quality on restored and subsequently managed wetlands in California’s Central Valley. We explored their relationship to adjacent land uses to understand ...
• Whitewashing “king of fertilizer” by bringing eco-friendly products into the value chain: What quality attributes matter for stakeholders? 

  Fernando, W.A.C.; Jayasinghe-mudalige, U.K.; De Silva, L.H.N.; Somarathna, A.D.K.S.S.; Dharmakeerthi, R.S.; Dandeniya, W.S. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  Despite the fact that it is very soluble in water; not as stable as other plant nutrients, and decomposes even at room temperatures, ‘Urea’ maintains its position as the leading nitrogenous fertilizer, especially in paddy ...
• The impact of food price inflation on poverty in Sri Lanka 

  Basnayake, C.D.T.P.; Wijetunga, C.S.; Amarakoon, A.M.C. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  The cost of food is exorbitantly increasing in recent years and price fluctuations have sparked renewed interests on poverty and food security in the country. There are a number of studies conducted in other countries to ...
• Stakeholder perceptions on key package design attributes to promote user-friendly fertilizer products 

  Jayasinghe, J.D.V.S.; Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U.K.; De silva, L.H.N.; Somarathna, A.D.K.S.S.; Dharmakeerthi, R.S.; Dandeniya, W.S. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)

  Facilitation of an intelligible use of a product by its users by self-revealing essential information of it, which are ‘searchable’, ‘experienced’ and/or ‘credence’ in nature, is of paramount importance in a market ...

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