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Assessment of Gross Alpha and Gross Beta Radiation Levels of Different Types of Commercially Available Fertilizers in Sri Lanka

Sachinthana, A.G.M.; Gunasekara, I.A.A.; Weerakkody, T.; Dabare, P. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Fertilizers are compounds applied to soil to increase fertility and enhance plant growth. They have induced activities of 238U, 232Th, 40K and their decay products to be redistributed in the environment. The objective ...
Synthesis of Cellulose Nano Fiber from Palmyrah Fruit Fiber and Its Use as a Reinforcement Agent on Starch Based Biodegradable Film

Akshana, R.S.; Sobini, N.; Jayasooriya, M.C.N.; Kirushanthi, T.; Srivijeindran, S. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Global trend in packaging is shifting towards environmentally friendly, natural materials that can be decomposed easily. Among the bio-based packaging materials, starch is a renewable, biodegradable, bio-compatible and ...
Tensile and Flexural Properties of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite

Aloka, N.A.K.; Jayasinghe, R.A.; Nilmini, A.H.L.R.; Priyadarashana, G. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Natural fibres are the primary substitute for synthetic fibres because natural fibres have a lower environmental impact. The water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is an aquatic weed that spreads and covers up surface ...
Analyzing the Recipe Structure of Competitor Tire Tread Sample Using Reverse Engineering

Fernando, W.S.H.; Weththasinha, H.A.B.M.D.; Silva, V.A. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Reverse Engineering (RE) is backward engineering to deconstruct the individual components of the final products. It helps to find out mixing errors, reduce design cycle time, enhance product development, improve product ...
Identification of Residues of Petrol in Fire Debris in the Presence of Polyethylene Interfering Compounds

Jayarathna, M.M.D.; Sandanayaka, A.S.D.; Fernando, N.I.K. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Fire debris analysis is a process of identifying Ignitable Liquid Residues (ILR) from fire debris samples collected at a fire scene. However, analysis of ILR is a complicated task due to the petrochemical nature of fire ...
Cellulose Acetate Derived from Waste Cigarette Buds as a Filler in Rubber Compounding: A Sustainable Approach

Kavinda, B.M.G.S.; Ranaweera, S.A. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Cigarette smoking has been a popular trend among teens and adults in the world and as a result, the production of cigarettes has drastically increased over the last few decades. After smoking, billions of cigarette buds ...
Replacement of Commercial Carbon Black by Upgraded Pyrolytic Char in Solid Tyre Cushion Compounds

De Zoysa, D.M.D.A.; Attanayake, A.P.; Hewage, J.S.; Sudusinghe, Y.C.Y.; Ranaweera, S.A. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Waste Tyre disposal is one of the most crucial environmental challenges in the world and Pyrolysis has been recognised as a sustainable solution to reduce the accumulation of waste tyres. Pyrolytic oil, gas, and char are ...
The Future of Food - Trends Shaping our Industry

Wickramaratne, Mr. Viranga (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

The above headlines are not just catch phrases to grab a reader’s attention, but reality. We live in challenging times where the income disparity, knowledge & access to technology, conflicts, political uncertainties, ...
Impact of Ash Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) Corm Flour Incorporation on the Physicochemical, Biochemical and Organoleptic Properties of Low-Fat Set Yoghurt

Chandrasena, R.M.I.T.; Jayasooriya, M.C.N.; Jayathissa, K.G.A.P.; Perera, M.G.A.N.; Wijesekara, S.S.R.M.D.H.R.; Hemachandra, S.A.A.C.K. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Worldwide, consumer demand is shifting towards foods that promote health besides their nutritional benefits. Thus, food fortification and enrichment with various functional ingredients have been introduced by the ...
Glycemic Response of Garlic and Bee Honey Combined Product in Healthy Sri Lankan Individuals

Dahanayake, T.N.; Somaratne, G.M.; Madarasinghe, S.; Jayawardena, R.; Nikalansooriya, N.M.A.I.; Karunarathna, H.K.A.T.; Madhumali, K.D.U.; Alahakoon, D. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that includes obesity and type 2 diabetes. They are major health issues in the world caused due to insulin resistance. Low glycemic foods are recommended for prevention and ...
Effect of Various Processing Techniques on Nutritional, Biological, Techno Functional, Structural and Molecular Interactions of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana)

Fonseka, P.S.R.; Gunathilake, K.D.P.P. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

The impact of different processing techniques on the characteristic changes of finger millet flour was assessed. It provides additional knowledge of the functionality of finger millet and will increase its utilization ...
Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic Load of Newly Developed Rice Varieties in Sri Lanka

Nikalansooriya, N.M.A.I.; Somaratne, G.M.; Maithreepala, S.D.; Gunasekara, D.C.S.; Abeysiriwardena, D.S.D.Z.; Chandrasekara, A.; Madhusanka, P.M.V.; Dahanayake, T.N.; Karunaratne, H.K.A.T.; Madhumali, K.D.U.; Wijekoon, A.P. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Five existing and newly developed rice varieties (Super kernel, Purple queen, Rathu suduru, Red fragrant, and White slender (parboiled)) were tested for glycaemic index (GI) and glycaemic load (GL). Sixteen healthy ...
Functional Properties, Physicochemical Characteristics and In-Vitro Digestion of Coconut Poonac Protein Isolate

Prabhashi, B.C.; Gunathilake, K.D.P.P. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

The recent trend has been set toward the consumption of plant-based proteins. Coconut poonac is a low-cost by-product of coconut oil extraction. Therefore, an effort is needed to identify the potential applications of ...
Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant, Anti-Diabetic, and Anti Inflammatory Properties of Pasteurized Juice from the Noni Fruits (Morinda citrifolia L.) Growing in Sri Lanka

Samarasinghe, H.G.A.S.; Illeperuma, D.C.K.; Gunathilake, K.D.P.P. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) fruit, locally known as ‘Ahu’, is a traditional medicinal plant in Sri Lanka, but not commonly consumed or processed. However, noni juice has gained global popularity as a wellness drink. In ...
Coconut Haustoria: Physicochemical Properties and Suitability of Pre-Ozonated Water and H2O2 as Disinfection Treatments for Producing a Minimally Processed and Refrigerated Product

Wijerathna, K.K.A.L.M.; Jayathunge, K.G.L.R.; Lankachandra, S.S.; Illeperuma, D.C.K. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

As coconut haustoria are underutilized, their physicochemical properties were determined, and effectiveness of a disinfection treatment for producing a minimally processed and refrigerated (MPR) product was assessed. ...
Antioxidant Capacity, Bioactive Compounds and Yield of Extracted Oleoresins from Different Leaf Positions of Pimenta dioica (L.) Merill.

Abeysinghe, D.V.S.; Mendis, B.E.P.; Rajapakse, R.P.N.P.; Rengaraj, T. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Pimenta dioica (L.) Merill. is also known as allspice due to the presence of both flavour and aromatic characteristics of clove, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Oleoresins are concentrated plant extracts which contains ...
Availability of Some Macro and Micro Minerals in Four Freshwater Exotic Food Fish Species in Ten Selected Reservoirs of Uva Province, Sri Lanka

Coswatte, A.C.W.W.M.C.L.K.; Liyanage, N.P.P.; Jayamanne, S.C. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Developing countries like Sri Lanka, remain overwhelmed by nutritional problems mainly caused by poverty, natural disasters and political instabilities. Uva province, Sri Lanka is also suffering from mineral deficiencies ...
Assessment of the Awareness Regarding Bisphenol A (BPA) in Food Packaging, Its Health Hazards and BPA-Related Labels Among Sri Lankan Consumers

Gunasekera, K.S.; Piumali, D.M.J.; Tharshigan, G.; Liyanage, A.L.C.J. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Plastics are widely used in everyday life, particularly in food and beverage packaging. Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in the manufacture of plastics and resins, is classified as an endocrine disruptor. Several studies ...
In Vitro Antioxidant Activity and Nutritional Potential of Ceylon Almond (Terminalia catappa) Kernel

Jayawardhana, H.A.L.D.; Dewage, D.D.D.H.; Rajapakse, C.S.K. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Natural products play an important role, especially in the modern pharmaceutical industry. Natural antioxidant consumption becomes a global trend due to its significant therapeutic effect. As many studies reported that ...
Comparison of the Properties of Alginate-Based Edible Packaging Films Containing Ascorbic Acid and Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Essential Oil

Kaushani, K.G.; Rathnasinghe, N.L.; Rajapakshe, B.P.S.; Nissanka, N.M.C.; Dilhari, K.A.A.; Weerasekera, M.M.; Jayasinghe, R.A.; Nilmini, A.H.L.R.; Katuwavila, N.P.; Priyadarshana, G. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Biopolymer-based active edible films are regarded as potential alternatives to plastic packaging because of their superior biodegradability, edibility, sustainability, and biocompatibility. In this study, active edible ...

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