Microplastics (MPs) are tiny plastic particles less than 5 mm in size. The danger imposed by MPs continues to rise in the world due to an increase in anthropological pollutants in the environment. The tremendous socioeconomic ...

Amblygaster sirm is one of the major food fish in the small pelagic fishery in Sri Lanka. The study analyzed biometric parameters, feeding habits, and fisheries aspects of A. sirm in Negombo coastal waters. Two hundred A. ...

Dendrophthoe falcata, a common mistletoe plant, used in traditional medicine has not been adequately studied for the identification of compounds with biological activities. Phytochemical screenings allow the identification ...

Land Surface Temperature (LST) provides important information about the land surface’s physical properties and climate. Natural phenomena and anthropogenic activities, particularly urbanization, can alter LST. Besides, ...

The resistance of bacteria against available antibiotics has become a rising problem worldwide. Therefore, the discovery of alternatives using medicinal plants is widely studied. Although medicinal plants have been studied ...

Limes are known for their acidic and tangy flavour and are commonly used in cooking, as a garnish, or to add flavour to drinks. The lime market in Sri Lanka is highly volatile, with prices fluctuating significantly on a ...

Heavy metal contamination in aquatic environments is a matter of great concern due to its negative effects on both humans and other organisms. The present study was planned to evaluate the concentrations of selected heavy ...

Rapid urbanization and mismanagement have led to a surge in plastic pollution in crucial aquatic ecosystems globally therefore accumulation of debris in aquatic ecosystems is rapidly increasing and they are becoming ultimate ...

Obesity, diabetes, and hypertension have become prevalent health issues in Asian countries, affecting individuals at young age. Systemic oxidative stress and adipose tissue contribute significantly to the development of ...

The quality of the atmosphere refers to its composition and the presence of pollutants, while precipitation can have direct effects on the quality of the atmosphere. Both wet and dry deposition contribute to the removal ...