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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Pavithira, E.; Jeyagowri, N.(University of Jaffna, 2024)
Consumption of probiotic yogurt offers several health benefits, including aiding digestion, strengthening the immune system, and improving bone health. Bee products, such as bee honey, royal jelly, and bee pollen, are ...
Perampalam, M.; Nimalan, J.(Centre for Sustainability Solutions, University of Kelaniya, 2025)
Cultivation of oyster mushroom by utilizing the biowastes as alternative substrates to saw dust
is an efficient biowaste management practice as well as it reduce the burden on depending saw dust for mushroom cultivation. ...
Shama, A.F.; Jeyagowri, N.(Faculty of Science, University of Peredeniya, 2023)
Yellowfin tuna is the most popular fish species consumed by Sri Lankans, and the majority of waste generated during processing is not utilized properly. The waste of this species has been identified as a rich source of ...
Bernard, D.; Jeyagowri, N.; Madhujith, T.(Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), 2021)
Idli is a common flour based fermented food prepared using lactic acid bacteria which bear probiotic properties, consumed in Sri Lanka and some parts of India. The objective of the present study was to characterize the ...
Kodippili, K.P.A.N.; Nimalan, J.(Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2018)
Using Effective Microorganisms (EM) is an ecofriendly approach to reduce the application of synthetic fertilizers in agriculture. The study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of homemade EM along with compost on growth, ...
Fermented rice is known as a healthy food due to the presence of lactic acid bacteria. The study was carried out to identify and characterise the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from white and red fermented rice Bg (Bathalagoda) ...
Keerthanaram, T.; Arjunan, K.; Jananthini, R.; Priyanchanaa, S.(Darshan Publishers, Tamil Nadu, India, 2026)
Coastal shallow-water ecosystems are renowned for their biodiversity; comprise of diverse faunal and floral components and are of greater ecological significance. This study confirms the first record of the seagrass Halophila ...