Research Articles: Recent submissions

  • Mangrove management in Sri Lanka and stakeholder collaboration: a social network perspective 
    Fathima Mafaziya Nijamdeen, Thanne Walawwe Gedera; A.Ratsimbazafy, Hajaniaina; Sunanda Kodikara, Kodikara Arachchilage; Fathima Ashara Nijamdeen, Thenne Walawe Gedhara; Thahira, Thajudeen; Peruzzo, Sofia; Dahdouh-Guebas, Farid; Huge, Jean (Elsevier, 2023-03-15)
    Understanding the extent of collaboration among stakeholders is key to supporting mangrove management. Despite the existence of robust policies, collaboration among stakeholders of mangrove co-management remains largely ...
  • Geoinformatics application for estimating and forecasting of periodic shoreline changes in the east coast of Ampara district, Sri Lanka 
    Nijamir, Kafoor; Ameer, Fowzul; Thennakoon, Sunethra; Herath, Jayani; Iyoob, Atham Lebbe; Mohamed Zahir, Ibra Lebbe; Sabaratnam, Sajiharan; Fathima Jisna, Mohaitheen Vava; Madurapperuma, Buddhika (Elsevier, 2023-02-01)
    The shoreline has dynamic characteristics since it experiences several coastal processes resulting in progradation and retrogradation. The shoreline is a sensitive environment where human activities interact with the natural ...
  • Bioactive cyclo-(S-Pro-R-Leu) from Aspergillus flavus, the marine endophytic fungus from brown alga, Dictyota kunthi 
    Haniffa, H.M.; Dharmaratne, H.R.W.; Mohammad, M. Yasin (National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 2022-10-31)
    The marine environment is regarded as a rich source of bioactive secondary metabolites, and some of these compounds have been shown to be useful for novel drug discovery. In recent years, research on the chemistry of ...
  • New Bicyclic Lactone by Biotransformation of β-caryophyllene using Aspergillus niger 
    Qutaiba, Al-Dulaimi; Mohammad Y, Mohammad; Al-Najdawi, Manal; Yusuf M., Al-Hiari; Haniffa, Haroon M.; Choudhary, M. Iqbal (Bentham Science Publishers, 2022-12-01)
    Microbial transformation of β-caryophyllene (1) by suspended cell cultures of the plant pathogen fungus Aspergillus niger, resulted in the production of one major metabolite. This metabolite was identified as (3aR,11aS, ...
  • Microbial Biotransformation of Some Anabolic Steroids 
    Mohammad, Mohammad Yasin; Al-Hiari, Yusuf; Abu-Darwish, Mohammad S.; Habash, Maha; Al-Najdawi, Manal; M. Haniffa, Haroon; Choudhary, M. Iqbal (Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), The University of Jordan, 2022-12-25)
    Microbial biotransformations of various anabolic steroids are reviewed. Studies on oxidation, reduction, and carbon bond cleavage are highlighted. Various anabolic steroid substrates, their metabolites and the microorganisms ...
  • Effective removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions by cost-effective adsorbents 
    Rajapaksha, R. M. H. Y.; Gunawardene, O. H. P.; Gunathilake, C. A.; Farhath, M. N. M. (Young Scientists’ Association, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka, 2022-11-10)
    Heavy metals are detrimental to human health and the environment with, negative consequences. Such as kidney and nervous system disorders, and for plants; inhibition of photosynthesis. Thus, efficient strategies must ...
  • Utilization of differently activated charcoal from coconut shells (C. nucifera) for textile dye adsorption 
    Rajapaksha, R. M. H. Y.; Nawas, M. F.; Farhath, M. N. M. (Young Scientists’ Association, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka, 2022-11-10)
    Dye effluents released from numerous dye-utilizing industries are toxic and carcinogenic to both aquatic life and human beings. Before discharging, dye wastewater should be treated to minimize its harmful effects on ...
  • Synthesis and characterization of bismuth oxoiodide-sensitized TiO2 electrodes for solar energy conversion 
    Madhumekala, M. A. K.; Shyamamala, M. G. R.; Wijewardhana, G. D. M. H.; Kandanapitiye, M. S.; Jaseetharan, T.; Farhath, M. N. M. (Young Scientists’ Association, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka, 2022-11-10)
    Bismuth Oxyiodide (BiOI) has recently gained considerable attention as a non-toxic sensitizing material in the solar energy conversion process. Usually, in dye-sensitized solar cells, Ru-based dyes are used as sensitizers ...
  • The trend of fertilizer usage by paddy farmers in Ampara district, Sri Lanka 
    Asmath, A. M. M.; Nashath, M. N. F. (Young Scientists’ Association (NIFS-YSA), National Institute of Fundamental Studies, 2022-11-10)
    Paddy farmers have abandoned the systematic method of fertilizer application and inappropriate usage of fertilizers has challenged human and environmental health. Hence, it is vital to comprehend the trend of fertilizer ...
  • Temporal variations of selected surface water quality parameters and pollution status of Batticaloa lagoon – A review 
    Nashath, M. N. F.; Asmath, A. M. M.; Rishadha, M. R. F. (Young Scientists’ Association (NIFS-YSA), National Institute of Fundamental Studies, 2022-11-10)
    Batticaloa lagoon is an economically important ecosystem on the East Coast of Sri Lanka. It is surrounded by densely populated areas, rice and coconut plantations, as well as fish and shrimp farms. Large-scale rapid ...
  • Ownership structure, corporate governance, and dividend policy in Sri Lanka 
    Riyath, M.I.M; Jahfer, A. (Faculty of Business Studies University of Vavuniya, 2022-07-05)
    Many studies investigate the impact of ownership structure and corporate governance on dividend policy; however, no research was found in the Sri Lankan market. This paper investigates the relationship between ownership ...
  • Effect of foreign exchange rate on stock market performance in Sri Lanka 
    Nifla, M. I. F; Riyath, M. I. M. (Sri Lanka Finance Association, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2021-10-15)
    The Sri Lankan stock market is highly vulnerable to fluctuations. External variables, particularly currency rate movement and volatility, make future capital market implementation and performance in development questionable. ...
  • Comparative study on asset pricing models in explaining cross sectional variation of stock returns in the Colombo stock exchange 
    Riyath, M. I. M.; Nima, P. D. (Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017-03-28)
    This study intends to identify the better model in explaining variations of average stock returns of listed companies in the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) when time series and cross sectional regressions are employed. The ...
  • Adoption of a learning management system among educators of advanced technological institutes in Sri Lanka 
    Mohamed Riyath, Mohamed Ismail; Muhammed Rijah, Uthuma Lebbe (Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022-07-07)
    Purpose – The study investigates the factors that impact the adoption of learning management systems (LMSs) among educators for effective implementation of open and distance learning (ODL) environment in advanced ...
  • Impact of firms’ earnings on stock prices: special reference to the S&P Sri Lanka 20 companies 
    Riyath, M. I. M.; Madushan, H. C. N. (MENTOR The Journal of Business Studies Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka pp 1-13., 2021)
    Stock price plays a vital role in the financial markets in the business world. Investors are keen on stock price movements when they make investment decisions. Several studies in the international and the Sri Lankan context ...
  • Intention of covid-19 vaccination in the Sri Lankan context: a structural equation model approach 
    Rifath, Ahamed; Jemziya, Fathima (Australasian College of Health Service Management, 2022-10-16)
    INTRODUCTION:The intention on vaccination of COVID-19 is influenced by demographic and psychological factors. An understanding of the factors that influence the intention of COVID-19 vaccination is important to ...
  • Transforming the libraries to adapt global changes through smart library system 
    Mashroofa, Dr. M.M. (Library, University of Jaffna, 2022-08-12)
    Libraries are considered as growing organisms, and managing changes is one of the essential roles of librarians. The purpose of this paper is to explore how to transform the traditional libraries, which are continuously ...
  • Molecular phylogeny and genetic diversity of interferon-α-a domestic yaks (bos grunniens) in Pakistan 
    Ellahi Babar, M.; Hussain, T.; Ali, A.; Aftab, A.; Sohail, M.; Ali, M.; -ul-Ain, Q.; Wajid, A.; Faizan, M.; Marikar, F. M. M. T.; Musthafa, M. M. (Ukrainian Journal of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, 2022-08-08)
    Among the livestock species, wild yaks (Bos grunniens) survive only in the Tibetan region and Pakistan K2 re-gion. They have declined dramatically in range and numbers and, therefore, were domesticated ...
  • Optimization of plagiarism detection using vector space model on CUDA architecture 
    Jiffriya Mohamed, Abdul-Cader; Akmal Jahan, Mohamed Abdul Cader; Hasindu, Gamaarachchi; Roshan, G. Ragel (Inder Science Publishers, 2022-09-26)
    Plagiarism is a rapidly rising issue among students that occurs during the submission of assignments, reports, and publications in universities and educational institutions because of the easy accessibility of abundant ...
  • A Thematic Review on Digital Storytelling (DST) in Social Media 
    Fathima Musfira, Ameer; Ibrahim, Nurulhuda; Harun, Harryizman (Peace and Conflict Studies, 2022-08-12)
    Digital Storytelling (DST) is defined as telling stories using digital means. It has been initially applied for diverse purposes, including in community development, therapeutic benefits, and as an aid in teaching and ...

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