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Farmers’ perception on precision farming technologies: A novel approach

Kanesh, Suresh; Narmilan, Amarasingam; Rifai Kariapper, Ahmadh; Sabraz, Nawaz; Jeyapraba, Suresh (2022-04)

Precision agricultural technology is an evolving sector concentrated on improving productivity and rural development. Therefore, studying the adoption process of the technology is essential to recognise a possible strategy ...
Detection of white leaf disease in sugarcane using machine learning techniques over UAV multispectral images

Narmilan, Amarasingam; Felipe, Gonzalez; Surantha, Salgadoe; Kevin, Powell (MDPI, 2022-09-01)

Sugarcane white leaf phytoplasma (white leaf disease) in sugarcane crops is caused by a phytoplasma transmitted by leafhopper vectors. White leaf disease (WLD) occurs predominantly in some Asian countries and is a ...
Problems faced by the small scale rice millers in Ampara District, Sri Lanka

Asmiya, A.; Mufeeth, M.; Asmath, A.M.M. (University of Colombo, Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences, Weligatta New Town, Hambantota., 2022-06-28)

The Rice milling industry is the largest agro-based industry in Sri Lanka. It involves converting raw paddy to edible form for consumption. Rice mills in the Ampara district are operating in both small and large economies ...
Effect of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) infestation on selected surface water quality parameters

Asmath, A. M. M.; Rasmiya Begum, Sulaima Lebbe; Fathima Zisath Shama, Latheef (South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, Sri Lanka., 2022-05-11)

Background: Infestation of aquatic weeds indicates surface water pollution, thus questioning its potential use. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of water hyacinth infestation in surface water in terms of ...
A novel approach to determine the unknown concentration of a soil solution using UV spectrophotometer

Kader, S.; Lizny, M. J. M. F.; Asmath, A. M. M.; Naajla, S. L. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Mapalana, Kamburupitiya., 2022-06-16)

Concentration is one of the primitive aspects of chemistry, which describes the extent of the abundance of a solute in a given solution. Determining the concentration of a solution that does not has a chemical formula ...
Development and quality evaluation of coconut milk based whipping cream

Chethana, Kavindi; Jemziya, Fathima; Gunathilake, Suneth (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2021-12-25)

This study was carried out to develop coconut milk-based whipping cream and to determine the quality of composites. Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is an important commercial plant that gives various products. Because of the ...
Production and nutritional determination of protein enriched cookies made with winged beans (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)

G.M.P.R., Gajanayaka; Jemziya, Fathima; M.R.A., Rifath (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2022-02-15)

Despite the fact that winged bean has a lot of potential as a functional ingredient, its use in food products is still limited. Composite flour mixture-based cookies preparation was carried out by mixing various percentages ...
Preparation and quality evaluation of burger patties using elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) And lasia stalks(Lasia spinosa) replacers

Himashani, H.D.W.S.C; Jemziya, Fathima; Ahamed, Rifath (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2022-02-15)

Nowadays, meat-based processed foods are being developed with plant-based replacers to minimize the adverse effect caused by cholesterol and unsaturated fatty acids predominant in meat. Several underutilized plants have ...
Determination of nitrite, nitrate, total fat and heme iron contents in selected ready to eat (RTE) processed meat products available in Sri Lanka

Jemziya, Fathima; T, Mahendran (University of Peradeniya, 2021-11-17)

Sri Lankan processed meat industry produces a variety of meat products. Global meat production and consumption have increased rapidly in recent decades, with harmful effects on the environment and public health. Nitrite, ...
Exploring the ever-changing seashore using geoinformatics technology

Mohamed Zahir, Ibra Lebbe; Buddhika, Madurapperuma; Iyoob, Atham Lebbe; Nijamir, Kafoor (MDPI, 2021-08-28)

Detecting coastal morphodynamics is a crucial task for monitoring shoreline changes and coastal zone management. However, modern technology viz., Geoinformatics paves the way for long-term monitoring and observation with ...
Exploring physical and human Induced coastal Morphodynamics: a study with reference to Nintavur to Addalaichenai coastal areas of Ampara District, Sri Lanka

Nijamir, Kafoor; Thennakoon, T. M. S. P. K.; Jayani Rupi Herath, H. M.; Mohamed Kaleel, Mohamed Ibrahim (Richtmann Publishing, 2021-05-10)

Observing and mapping the long-term coastal morphodynamics because of the human and physical induced factors using conventional methods could not give expected outcomes. State-of-the-art technology and tools are the ...
Mineralogy and geochemistry of beach sediments associated with the Precambrian crystalline rocks (Vijayan Complex) of Sri Lanka; perspective for heavy minerals

Chaturanga, Sandaruwan; Madurya, Adikaram; Nadeesha, Madugalla; Amarasooriya, Pitawala; HiroakiIshiga; Tharanga, Udagedara (Elsevier Science, 2022-09)

The southeastern landmass of Sri Lanka is laid on the Vijayan Complex (VC) rocks, a Precambrian basement characterized by specific geological features since the mineralized contact zone of the Highland–Vijayan boundary is ...
An IoT based low-cost weather monitoring system for smart farming

Narmilan, Amarasingam; Pirapuraj, P; Dayananda, L.P.S.S.K (Agricultural Research Communication Centre, 2022-08)

Background: Weather monitoring is an important aspect of crop cultivation for reducing economic loss while increasing productivity. Weather is the combination of current meteorological components, such as temperature, ...
Influence of citric acid linker molecule on photovoltaic performance of CdS quantum dots-sensitized TiO2 solar cells

Senadeera, G. K. R.; Sandamali, W. I.; Dissanayake, M. A. K. L.; Jaseetharan, T.; Perera, V. P. S.; Rajendra, J. C. N.; Karthikeyan, N.; Lahiru, A. W. (Springer, 2021-07-02)

Influence of citric acid on the photovoltaic properties of the CdS quantum dot-sensitized TiO2 solar cells (QDSSCs) was studied. Tethering of citric acid molecules with both TiO2 and CdS quantum dots (QDs) was confirmed ...
Determination of optimal processing conditions for hydrogenation of rice bran oil

Indrasudeepa, H M Upuldeniya; Jemziya, Fathima; Nalin, G Chaminda; Chamika, S D Sewwandib (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2021-12-25)

Hydrogenation has been practiced for over a century to improve the oxidative stability of vegetable oils for improved shelf life and to modify the solids content and melting characteristics of oil to formulate shortening and ...
Quality determination of banana (Musaceae) stem tender core and ash gourd (Benincasa hispida) blended jam

Piyumi, Wasana; Jemziya, Fathima (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2021-01-25)

Banana tender core and ash gourd have more fiber and protein which are beneficial for human health. Jam is a conventional food item, usually utilized as desserts, and bread spreads, which is set up by using fruit pulp, sugar, ...
Quality characteristics and sensory evaluation of cabbage (brassica oleracea l. Var. Capitata) and lime (citrus aurantiifolia) ready to serve ts beverage

Inthuja, Mahendran; Jemziya, Fathima (BARI, 2020-06)

The experiment was conducted to formulate the low calorie cabbage-lime blend Ready-to-Serve (RTS) functional beverage. Considering the results of preliminary studies, six formulations of the low calorie functional RTS ...
Plasmonic gold nanoparticle incorporated MgO-coated SnO2 photoanode for efficiency enhancement in dye-sensitized solar cells

Dissanayake, M. A. K. L.; Umair, K.; Senadeera, G. K. R.; Jaseetharan, T.; Weerasinghe, A. M. J. S.; Wijayasinghe, H. W. M. A. C. (Elsevier Science, 2022-02)

SnO2 is an attractive semiconducting material suitable for application as the photoanode in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) due to its wide energy band gap and notable photostability. However, improved solar cell ...
Improving the photovoltaic parameters in CdS quantum dot sensitized SnO2 based solar cells through incorporation of chemically deposited compact SnO2 layer

Liyanage, T. S. M.; Jaseetharan, T.; Sandamali, W. I.; Dissanayake, M. A. K. L.; Perera, V. P. S.; Rajendra, J. C. N.; Karthikeyan, N.; Senadeera, G. K. R. (Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2021-09-06)

Mitigation of the recombination of electrons within the quantum dot sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs) and hence the improvement in the performances of the devices can be achieved by incorporation of a compact layer in between ...
A low-cost, vein graphite / tin oxide nanoparticles based composite counter electrode for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells

Dissanayake, M. A. K. L.; Kumari, J. M. K. W.; Senadeera, G. K. R.; Jaseetharan, T.; Weerasinghe, Janith; Hafeez, Anwar (Elsevier Science, 2021-11)

Performance of dye-sensitized solar cells made with a novel, low-cost graphite/SnO2 composite counter electrode is demonstrated. The best performance is exhibited by the composite made with 3.0 ml colloidal SnO2 solution ...

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