Mangroves are unique ecosystems thriving in harsh tropical and warm temperate conditions. These ecosystems are crucial for fighting climate change due to their ability to capture and store "blue carbon". The significant ...

Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, remains a major global health threat and continues to demand new, effective therapeutic agents. Chemical graph theory offers a powerful approach to studying molecular ...

Village tank cascade systems (VTCS) are a long-established form of water management in Sri Lanka's dry zone. However, their role in groundwater recharge, climate adaptation, and water governance remains insufficiently ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alligator weed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is a highly invasive species causing severe ecological and economic consequences by affecting water quality, hydrological flow, and the growth of native flora and fauna due ...

Sri Lanka faces increasing challenges in waste management and renewable energy due to rising food waste generation and the proliferation of invasive Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes). This study investigated the ...