• Treatment of Aquaculture Effluent through Combined Phytoremediation and Biosorption Techniques 

  Rasanga, K.L.D.C.; Devaisy, S. (General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2022-09-29)

  Aquaculture has significant effects on the environment, the discharge of aquaculture wastewater without treatment causes several environmental impacts such as destruction of natural habitats, reduction in the abundance and ...
• Treating rice mill effluent using waste rice hull 

  Uduwarage, U.D.T.M.; Devaisy, S. (South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2021-11-30)

  In Sri Lanka, about 95% of the population consume rice as their staple food. The increase of the population leads to an increment of the number of rice mills to meet the demand. This resulted in the generation of huge ...
• Membranes in Water Reclamation: Treatment, Reuse and Concentrate Management 

  Devaisy, S.; Kandasamy, J.; Nguyen, T.V.; Ratnaweera, H.; Vigneswaran, S. (MDPI, 2023-06-15)

  In this article, an extensive examination is provided on the possible uses of membranes and hybrid processes in wastewater treatment. While membrane technologies face certain constraints, such as membrane fouling and ...
• Removal of Organics with Ion-Exchange Resins (IEX) from Reverse Osmosis Concentrate 

  Devaisy, S.; Kandasamy, J.; Aryal, R.; Johir, M.A.H.; Ratnaweera, H.; Vigneswaran, S. (MDPI, 2023-01-20)

  Reverse osmosis concentrate (ROC) produced as the by-product of the reverse osmosis process consists of a high load of organics (macro and micro) that potentially cause eco-toxicological effects in the environment. Previous ...
• Comparison of Membrane-Based Treatment Methods for the Removal of Micro-Pollutants from Reclaimed Water 

  Devaisy, S.; Kandasamy, J.; Nguyen, T.V.; Johir, M.A.H.; Ratnaweera, H.; Vigneswaran, S. (MDPI, 2022-11-16)

  Dual membrane hybrid systems generally produce reclaimed water for non-potable uses by blending microfiltered biologically treated sewage effluent (BTSE) and reverse osmosis (RO) permeate. This reclaimed water is found to ...
• A study of the correlation between local meteorology and atmospheric particulate matter in Kandy and Battaramulla in Sri Lanka 

  Batuwita, P.M.; Ranawaka Arachchi, R.A.W.; Santhiyago, P.U.; Jayasundara, J.J.M.A.D.; Naveendrakumar, G. (Faculty of Science University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka., 2023-12-10)

  Air pollution due to particulate matter (PM) remains a significant environmental concern, especially in urban areas. This study examines the relationship between PM concentrations and meteorological parameters of two ...
• Historical trends in averages and extremes of rainfall, temperature and runoff of Sri Lanka 

  Naveendrakumar, G.; Pathmarajah, S.; Meththika, V.; Jayantha, O.; Iqbal, M.C.M. (National Research Council 120/7, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka., 2023-12-11)

  Historical trend assessment is an essential part of the climate change investigation efforts. Due to several reasons, including regional climatic fluctuations, Sri Lanka is likely to have a feedback effect on the local ...
• Chemical characteristics of bulk deposition in Sinharaja and Mattakkuliya, Sri Lanka 

  Wijerathna, A.I.S.S.; Naveendrakumar, G.; Amarathunga, A.A.D.; Pemarathne, S.K.S. (Young Scientists’ Association (NIFS-YSA), National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Hanthana Road, Kandy, Sri Lanka., 2023-09-23)

  The chemical characteristics of bulk deposition vary with climatic seasons. This study aimed to investigate the chemical characteristics of bulk deposition in Sinharaja, a rainforest site, and Mattakkuliya, an urbanized ...
• Diurnal and seasonal variations of ground-level ozone and nitrogen dioxide in Battaramulla and Kandy, Sri Lanka 

  Batuwita, P.M.; Ranawaka Arachchi, R.A.W.; Santhiyago, P.U.; Kalpage, L.U.; Jayasundara, J.J.M.A.D.; Naveendrakumar, G. (Young Scientists’ Association (NIFS-YSA), National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Hanthana Road, Kandy, Sri Lanka., 2023-09-23)

  This study examines the impact of solar radiation on ozone (O3) formation and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) depletion in Battaramulla and Kandy, Sri Lanka. Objectives include investigating diurnal and seasonal variations of solar ...
• Spatial Variability of Selected Soil Chemical Parameters in Low-yielding Paddy Production Block in Mahaweli System H, Sri Lanka 

  Attanayaka, A.M.S.M.; Akther, M.S.R.; Naveendrakumar, G. (The Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2023-01-28)

  Although water availability for paddy production in Mahaweli System H is abundant, paddy yield is lower in Nochchiyagama (278 km2), chosen for soil assessment. Paddy yield data were used to identify the low-yielding division ...
• New record of anthracnose disease in leaves of Plumeria pudica in Sri Lanka 

  Nawananda, P.H.R.S.; Mahendranathan, C. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-12-31)

  Plumeria pudica L. is a deciduous ornamental shrub that belongs to the family Apocynaceae and is widely cultivated in Sri Lanka as a cosmopolitan ornamental plant. It has been reported that the anthracnose disease affects ...
• Formulation and comparative analysis of polyherbal cough syrup prepared with different palmyrah sweeteners 

  Mahilrajan, S.; Jeno Winston, M.; Vijayakumar, T.; Thileepan, T. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-12-31)

  The purpose of this study was to examine the phytochemical and nutritional analyses of polyherbal cough syrup that had been manufactured and was made with palmyra sweetener and a decoction that contained coarse dried herbs. ...
• Sea insecurity and small-scale fishers’ well-being: A case study in Mannar, Sri Lanka 

  Koralagama, D.N.; Peramunagama, S.S.M. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-12-31)

  Abstract : International maritime boundary lines and legitimate fishing techniques safeguard the marine environment from poaching and over-exploitation of resources while ensuring sustainable fisheries-based ...
• Nutrition Literacy for Human Health: A Review on Current Global and Sri Lankan Scenario 

  Chandrasekara, R.; Jayasinghe, M. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, 2022-12-31)

  Food literacy has been used in certain research to define a similar notion as nutrition literacy. This involves comprehending nutrition information and taking action on that knowledge to promote nutrition goals and social ...
• Hidden hunger: A case in early adolescents of the Colombo city 

  Athauda, A.D.D.C.; Wijesinghe, D.G.N.G.; Chandrasekara, G.A.P. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-12-31)

  Hidden hunger is the chronic deficiency of essential vitamins and minerals, collectively known as micronutrients. Globally two billion people are in hidden hunger. The prevalence of hidden hunger is high in developing ...
• Performance of the Survival models in Socioeconomic Phenomena 

  Himali, L.P.; Xia, Z. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-12-31)

  Unemployment is still high in Sri Lanka and is considered a severe challenge. Higher unemployment rates are consistently found regardless of the degree of economic activity, in which improvements in the GDP marginalize ...
• Hyperideal Structure of Krasner’s Induced Quotient Hypperings 

  Rathnayaka, R.M.K.S.; Ramaruban, N. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, 2022-12-31)

  This paper mainly explores the hyperideal structure of Krasner’s induced quotient hyperrings. By Krasner’s induced hyperring, we mean an additive hyperring R/G induced on a ring R by one of its multiplicative subgroups G. ...
• 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 ...

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