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GREEN TOURISM INITIATIVES IN NUWARA ELIYA: RESPONSE FROM HOTEL INDUSTRY

Vinoja, S.; Kamalakumari, K. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

This study intends to find out factors, their levels and the association they have with green tourism initiatives of N’Eliya hotel industry. Three hotels were selected to tackle the research problem, why hotels are not ...

AN INFLUX OF TOURIST ARRIVALS BETWEEN EASTER ATTACK AND COVID-19 IN SRI LANKA

Nagendrakumar, N.; Lokeshwara, A.A.; Gunawardana, S.A.D.C.K.; Kodikara, U.P.; Rajapaksha, R.W.N.H.; Rathnayake, K.R.M.C.S. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

Sri Lankan tourism industry was subjected to various shock events such as the Easter Sunday attack and the COVID-19 pandemic and this study aims to examine the impact of Easter Sunday attack and the COVID-19 on Tourist ...

FATTY ACID COMPOSITION AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF OIL EXTRACTED FROM HEAD OF SHORTFIN SCAD (Decapterus macrosoma)

Rusney, F.R.; Marapana, R.A.U.J. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

The aim of this study is to investigate the oil yield, the fatty acid composition and physicochemical characteristics (iodine value, acid value and refractive index) of oil extracted from head of Shortfin scad. Oil was ...

ASSESSING THE CONTRIBUTION ON METHANE PRODUCTION OF THREE FODDERS DURING THE MAHA SEASON IN SRI LANKA

Jothirathna, M.W.H.H.; Seresinghe, T.; Weerasinghe, W.M.P.B.; Manawadu, A.; Kumara Mahipala, M.B.P. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

The present study was conducted to evaluate CH4 emission and in-vitro rumen characteristics of two hybrid Napier (Pennisetum perpureum x P. americanum) varieties (CO-3 and CO-4) and a fodder sorghum variety (Sorghum bicolor ...

A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON THE MOTH DIVERSITY (LEPIDOPTERA) OF UNIVERSITY OF VAVUNIYA, PAMPAIMADU, SRILANKA

Wijerathna, H.M.P.A.; Shama, A.F.; Noyalin, M.; Wijeyamohan, S. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

Moths are conspicuous insects that belong to the order Lepidoptera with 1,911 recorded species from Sri Lanka. The present study is the very first documentation on the moth species diversity in the University of Vavuniya ...

THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ORGANIC PADDY PRODUCTION: CASE OF THE VAVUNIYA DISTRICT, SRI LANKA

Sivatharshika, B. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

The objective of the study is to examine the determinants of organic paddy farming in Vavuniya district of Sri Lanka. For this purpose, primary data were collected among two hundred and twenty farmers during the period of ...

RISK AND RESILIENCE IN AGRI-FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY: A STUDY OF THE BROILER LINK SUPPLY CHAIN DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19 IN GAMPAHA DISTRICT IN SRILANKA

Sandeepani, H.M.L.; Rosairo, H.S.R. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

The paper analyzes a major broiler link supply chain in Sri Lanka and aims to reveal key risks and resiliencies to improve a resilient and a sustainable agri-food supply system during the pandemic Covid-19. Particularly ...

REUSE OF FOOD WASTE AS ANIMAL FEED IN SRI LANKA

Jayathilake, N.; Aheeyar, M.; Drechsel, P. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

The use of food waste (FW) from food services as animal feed through informal agreements has been in practice for many years in Sri Lanka. However, data to show the scale of this practice are inadequate. This paper aims ...

FORMULATION OF A NATURAL LIQUID SOAP ENRICHED WITH CAROTENOIDS FROM PALMYRAH FRUIT PULP AND ROCK SALT

Risla, K.R.; Anuluxshy, B.; Sobini, N.; Perera, G.A.A.R.; Lochana, E.A.L.; Srivijeindran, S.; Samsankapil, V. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

The free alkali present in the toilet soaps disrupt the natural pH of the skin, leading to skin dryness. Hence this study was conducted to produce a natural liquid soap with lesser free alkali content using soapberry ...

EVALUATION OF RESISTANT LEVELS OF DIFFERENT RICE BREEDING MATERIALS AGAINST RICE GALL MIDGE (Orseolia oryzae)

Sarathchandra, S.R.; Dissanayake, D.M.O.K.B.; Hennayake, K.P.S.D.; Jayaweera, M.P.H.K.; Jayananda, S.Y.R.; Jayasundara, J.A.P.; Senarath, S.A.T.P.; Piyasiri, C.H.; Udawela, U.A.K.S; Bandara, R.M.U.S.; Kumara, A.D.N.T. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

The rice gall midge (RGM), Orseolia oryzae (Diptera: Cecidanyiidae) is one of the major pest of rice in Asia including Sri Lanka. In this study, screening of rice lines and varieties were done against RGM to identify ...

EFFECT OF ADDITION OF MALTODEXTRIN ON TOTAL POLYPHENOL CONTENT (TPC), ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY AND COLOUR OF BLACK TEA

Gunathunga, P.M.C.P.; Marapana, R.A.U.J.; Rumesh, L. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

During tea leave processing, maltodextrin is added illegally in order to improve the taste, color, to satisfy sensory needs of consumers and also to gain the weight after drying. Therefore this study was undertaken to ...

COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES OF BANANA, JACKFRUIT AND PUMPKIN FLOUR

Ruparathna, K.A.M.; Amunugoda, P.N.R.J.; Jayasinghe, J.M.J.K. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the nutritional properties of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) and green banana (Musa acuminata) flours. Fresh slices of each crop were ...

ACCELERATED AGING TEST FOR THE DETERMINATION OF SEED VIGOUR OF VEGETABLE SPECIES IN SRI LANKA

Lakshani, K.A.I.; Senarathne, H.G.D.N.; Gama-Arachchige, N.S. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

Accelerated aging (AA) test is a robust seed vigour test used throughout the world to test seed vigour of crop species. The present study was conducted to determine the seeds vigour of selected vegetable varieties in Sri ...

THE IMPACT OF FEMALE DIRECTORS ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: A STUDY OF LISTED BANKS IN SRI LANKA

Panuja, E.; Keerthigha, T.; Koperunthevy, K. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

This study aims to examine the impact of female members of the board of directors on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of listed banks in Sri Lanka from 2016 to 2020. Pearson Correlation Coefficients and step wise ...

IMPACT OF FDI ON TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN DEVELOPING- ASIAN COUNTRIES

Priyangani Adikari, A.M. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been used as a catalyst for economic growth in both developing and developed countries. While the global FDI to developing countries increases over time, competition among countries to ...

IMPACT OF CASH CONVERSION CYCLE ON PROFITABILITY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN BATTICALOA DISTRICT

Keerthigha, T.; Panuja, E. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

The study aims to examine the impact of the cash conversion cycle on the profitability of SMEs in Batticaloa district. A sample of 100 SMEs was selected from Batticaloa District based on stratified random sampling method. ...

IMPACT OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE ON FIRMS’ PROFITABILITY: EVIDENCE FROM LISTED INSURANCE COMPANIES IN COLOMBO STOCK EXCHANGE

Bogamuwa, M.M.S.K.B.; Dharmasiri, D.P.P.P.S. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

In recent years, many insurance companies in Sri Lanka encounter profitability issues due to adopting adverse capital structure decisions. Accordingly, this study examines the impact of capital structure on a firms’ ...

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND CARBON TRANSPARENCY: A SRI LANKAN STUDY

Sayanthan, B. (University of Vavuniya, 2021-10-15)

Corporate governance is now becoming hot topic due to globalization of businesses which has received considerable attention especially after corporate scandals and financial crises. It is acknowledged to play a major role ...

OFF-LINE HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE VERIFICATION

Praveena, T.; Kokul, T. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2020-12-02)

Off-line handwritten signature is broadly used for personal identification in financial, commercial and legal document bindings. The automatic verification of human handwritten signature is a key research area with respect ...

ROAD DEFECT DETECTION USING HOG FEATURES AND SVM

Thushari, B.; Kokul, T. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2020-12-02)

Road defect menace is a widely discussed issue in developing countries including Sri Lanka. The roads must be maintained in proper condition and monitored periodically to ensure the road safety and to reduce problems likes ...

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