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Calcium ion Adsorption Capacities of Potential Water Purifying Materials- Red Brick and Biochar of Glyricidia (Glyricidia sepium), Gadumba (Trema orientalis), Ipil Ipil (Leucaena leucocephala)

Malka, U.K.M.; Suriyaarachchi, S.A.A.K.; S.A.A.K., D.S.M.; De Silva, R.C.L. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

This is a preliminary study on several locally available potential water purifying materials for their Ca2+ adsorption capacity. According to literature, researchers have found a number of locally available clay and biochar ...
Germinability and Viability of Pollen of Selected Commercial Dendrobium Hybrids

Kahagalla, T.H.; Herath, H.M.; Attanayake, R.N.; Senanayake, S.P. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Dendrobium is one of the highly demanding ornamental orchid genera in Sri Lankan floriculture industry. The assessment of functional quality of the pollinium on the basis of germinability and viability is useful for the ...
The Role of Fluoride, Cadmium and Water Hardness in Drinking Water: A Critical Study of Potential Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) in the Prevalence Area, Sri Lanka

Botheju, W.S.M.; Liyanage, J.A. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is a major public health problem in North Central Region in Sri Lanka, and it is receiving global attention due to the absence of clear evidence to determine the causative ...
In Silico and In Vitro Analysis of Inhibition of Rice Bran Lipase to Extend the Shelf Life

Weerakoon, W.M.T.D.N.; Munaweera, R.; Chandula, S.; Dodampe, N.; Seneviratne, K.N.; Jayathilaka, N. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Rice bran is a byproduct of the rice (Oryza sativa) milling process. The hard, outer layer removed from the starchy endosperm of the rice grains is known as rice bran. Rice bran is a rich source of nutrients. Rice bran is ...
Evaluation of the Survival of Dendrobium crumenatum Swartz. Pollen Stored at Different Temperatures

Silva, W.E.R.; Attanayake, R.; Ratnayake, S.; Senanayake, S.P. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Dendrobiums have a high demand in the Sri Lankan floriculture industry as cut flowers and potted plants. Most Dendrobium cultivars found in the Sri Lankan market are imported from countries like Thailand, Singapore and ...
Preparation, Characterization and Evaluation of Lead Adsorption Efficiency of Chitosan Coated Activated Carbon

Perera, P.L.R.A.; Rajapakse, C.S.K. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Heavy metal contamination in various water resources is of great concern because of the toxic effect on human beings and other animals and plants in the environment. Lead is a major element which is released to the environment ...
Risk assessment of Nephrotoxic Metal Contaminations of Rice (Oryza sativa) in a CKDu Prevalence Area, Sri Lanka

Dayananda, M.D.N.R.; Liyanage, J.A. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Sri Lanka is categorized in the G14 cluster of global dietary consumption groups according the WHO GEMS diet categorizations based on the high consumption of cereals, especially rice, in diets and rice significantly provided ...
Meta Heuristic Approach to Optimize Airline Fleet Re-Assignment

Fernando, P.A.; Niwunhella, D. H. H.; Nanayakkara, L.D.J.F. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Disruptive situations occur very often in airline environments where daily operational plans related to airline fleet deviate from the original schedules due to unanticipated circumstances, particularly as airlines operate ...
Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Microorganisms from Different Cosmetic Samples

Chamikara, H.J.M.P. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Cosmetics means any substance or mixture of substances that are applied to the human body for use in cleaning, coloring, conditioning, improving, or altering the complexion, skin, hair, teeth, nails, lips or eyes. Cosmetics ...
In-vitro and in-vivo Seed Germination Percentage of Typha angustifolia

Madushani, K.P.K.; Amarasinghe, M.D.; Ratnayake, R.M.C.S.; Dahanayaka, D.D.G.L. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Typha is a cosmopolitan genus and T. angustifolia is considered an alien invasive plant species in Sri Lanka. Extensive distribution of T.angustifolia is observed in Bundala wetland complex during the recent past. Seed ...
Assessment of Awareness and Socio – Economic Status on Edible Oil Consumption among Housewives in Dehiwala Divisional Secretariat Area

Manori, H.A.C.; Jayasekara, K.G.T. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) prevail in the present-day society due to unhealthy food habits and inactive lifestyle of the people. Excessive consumption of edible oil is a cause for obesity which is a contributory ...
Increasing DMF Leaching Efficiency in Polyurethane Dipped Gloves Manufacturing Process

Ranasinghe, R.M.E.V.; Silva, D.S.M. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) is used in glove industry as a solvent to mix the polyurethane (PU) resin to form the polyurethane compound that is used as the coating in knitted and dipped gloves. N,N-Dimethylformamide is ...
Effect of Biofilm Biofertilizer and Chemical Fertilizer Application Practices on Growth and Endophytic Bacterial Count of Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Lakmini, A.L.A.; Seneviratne, G.; Madushani, K.P.K. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Utilization of beneficial microbes as a biofertilizer has become paramount importance in the agriculture sector for their potential role in sustainable crop production. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria with rhizosphere fungi form ...
Computational Investigation of Antioxidant Activity of Dietary Vitamins; DFT Study

Jayawardana, S.B.; Pandithavidana, D.R. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Among numerous types of antioxidant compounds, dietary vitamins form an important class of chain-breaking compounds which have a potential to quench reactive radical intermediates produced during the oxidative processes ...
Development of a Dichotic Digits Test, Pitch Pattern Test and Duration Pattern Test for Sri Lankan Young Adults: Preliminary Findings

Balasuriya, B.M.L.K.; Ekanayake, E.M.M.L.; Dayaratna, A.M.D.N.; Jayasena, B.N. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Dichotic Digits Test (DDT) involves listening to simultaneous digits presented bilaterally with different digits presented to each ear. Pitch Pattern Test (PPT) and Duration Pattern Test (DPT) are temporal processing tests ...
Evaluating the Antibiotic Properties of Bee Honey as Against Common Pathogenic and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Found in Wound Infections

Wijesooriya, L.I.; Abeysundara, S. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Introduction: Antibiotics have largely been effective in treating bacterial infections. However, inappropriate use of antibiotics has led to extensive antibiotic resistance globally. In addition, no new classes of antibiotics ...
Dengue Encephalitis with Concurrent Infections by Multiple Dengue Virus Serotypes

Jayarathne, J.A.J.C.; Wijesinghe, W.A.T.A.; Mendis, S.; Waidyasekara, J.; Gunathilaka, P.A.D.H.N.; Gunasekara, D. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Dengue is a serious public health problem caused by an arbovirus. Abnormal-neurological presentations associated with dengue infection is rare. Herewith, we report a case of a patient with dengue encephalitis who was ...
Prediction of Dengue Incidence Based on Time Series Modelling in the District of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Udayanga, L.; Herath, K.; Gunanthilaka, N.; Iqbal, M.C.M.; Abeyewickreme, W. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Timely implementation of intervention activities, is essential in controlling dengue epidemics. This requires the prediction of dengue epidemics, while respecting the spatial and temporal trends in dengue incidence. However, ...
The Bacteriological Profile of Ear Infections: An Analysis from a Secondary Health Care Center of Sri Lanka

Wijesooriya, L.I.; Jayawardana, G.P.C.; de Silva, S.H.N.A.; Karunasekara, H.C.I. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Introduction: Bacteria responsible for ear infections are diverse. Therefore, the treatment of such infections needs to be guided by the antibiotic sensitivity data. To prevent shift into the chronic form which leads the ...
Study on Contemporary Ayurveda Practice in Sri Lanka Overview to the Policy and Issues

Gunathilaka, P.G.I. (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Introduction: Traditional medicine plays a significant role of the Health Care delivery system in Sri Lanka. Traditional and natural medicine has long ancient history of effective diagnosis and treatment. Unfortunately, ...

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