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 ...
Kuhanesan, S.; Arjunan, K.(Eastern University, Sri Lanka and Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, India, 2025)
Occupational health and safety (OHS) are the key aspects of human concern. OHS aims for highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations. Recent technical advancements have brought up ...
Nature-based solutions are crucial to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Traditional knowledge is a credible resource based on nature-based solutions through understanding and predicting environmental and climatic ...
The goal of this study is to look at the digital competence and ICT literacy of school teachers in Sri Lanka's Nintavur division. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) knowledge is now considered to be a vital ...