Vijitharan, S.(The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), 2023)
Climate change is a critical global issue, challenging and threatening various sectors in different ways. South Asia is one of the front-line regions to the impacts of climate change. According to the World Bank estimates, ...
Fernando, W.T.S.; Vijitharan, S.; Chathurani, S.H.U.; Jayasundara, J.M.N.M.(The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)
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 ...
Gunawardhana, D.C.; Sino, A. M. F. S.; Moulis, K.; Perera, K. K. K. R.; Lanel, G. J.(Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2025)
Chemical graph theory plays a pivotal role in mathematical chemistry by representing chemical structures as graphs, with vertices denoting atoms and edges denoting chemical bonds. Topological indices, numerical invariants ...
Gunawardhana, D. C.; Sino, A. M. F. S.; Moulis, K.; Perera, K. K. K. R.; Lanel, G. J.(Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2025)
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 ...
Moulis, K.; Komathiraj, K.(Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2024)
In this work, we introduce a formal framework to derive interior solutions for the Einstein Maxwell system, describing the configuration of a relativistic charged fluid sphere within the context of spherically symmetric ...
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 ...
Keerthanaram, T.; Priyanchanaa, S.(Centre for Environmental Studies & Sustainable Development 2026 June, 2026)
Seagrass ecosystems provide essential ecological services, including habitat provision, coastal stabilization, and fisheries support; however, they are increasingly threatened by localized anthropogenic pressures. This ...
Ekanayaka, D.M.L.E.; Kayanan, S.(Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2026)
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 ...
Rathnayake, R.M.M.A.; Kayanan, S.(Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2026)
Improper solid waste management (SWM) remains a pressing environmental challenge in
developing countries, leading to open dumping, and associated air, water, and soil pollution. In
Sri Lanka, the increasing waste ...
Wishvajith, M.H.D.L.; Kayanan, S.(Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2026)
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 ...
Piyumika, N.G.T.; Kayanan, S.(Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2026)
Rapidly increasing plastic production and low recovery rates have intensified the plastic waste
crisis, caused significant environmental and health impacts and highlighted the urgent need for
sustainable plastic waste ...
Kuruppuarachchi, H.N.; Kayanan, S.(Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2026)
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 ...
Priyanchanaa, S.; Keerthanaram, T.; Arjunan, K.(Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2026)
Kayankerni Marine Protected Area (MPA), located on the south-eastern coast of Sri Lanka, supports ecologically important coastal habitats, including coral reefs and associated benthic communities. This study aimed to ...
Arjunan, K.; Keerthanaram, T.(Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2026)
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 ...
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 ...