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Semi-automated domestic scale soap manufacturing unit

Ravishan, P. L. R.; Kaushan, K. K. P.; Udayanga, W. D. C. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-14)

The global soap market was around USD 43 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 67 billion by 2033. Soap prices have been increasing over the years for many reasons, and the current economic crisis in Sri Lanka ...
Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of biological activities of benzanilide derivatives

Janarththany, K.; Haroon, M. H. (2023-12-14)

Amides can be particularly used as an intermediate for the drugs as well as pharmaceuticals. In this research work eleven benzanilide derivatives were synthesized using benzoyl chlorides and aniline derivatives and ...
Echidnophaga gallinacea (Stickt tight fleas) infestation in backyard poultry: a case report

Jamaldeen, M. J. N.; Mawuniga, S.; Dahana, H. (2023-12-14)

Five 24-months-old backyard chickens in a flock of 30 birds from Pottuvil were brought to the Veterinary Investigation Centre in Ampara with a history of restlessness and anorexia. Clinical examination revealed the ...
Antibiotics utilization pattern for neonates in special baby care unit in Ampara District general hospital, Sri Lanka

Pathiraja, P. A. J. K.; Hettiarachchi, H. A. J. U. K.; Abeyrathna, A. H. M. R. P.; Karunarathna, K. A. P. R.; Kotuwegedara, J. D. K. G.; Shiffana, S. (2023-12-14)

No proper standard guidelines for prescription of antibiotics for neonates are available. The careless, needless, and overuse of antibiotics has resulted in an alarming increase in antibiotic resistance, a serious risk ...
Production of agar extracts from red seaweed gracilaria lemaneiformis by means of simplified extraction protocols with prescreening of microplastics

Atapattu, A. M. P. E. K.; Thathsarani, A. A. D. N.; Jayawardena, U. A. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-14)

Red algae (Class Rhodophyceae) are seaweeds with a high economic trend in agar production. As Sri Lanka is equipped with a high diversity and endemism of Gracilaria species, we have a high potential for producing ...
Microplastics in sand burrower cuneate wedge shell, donax Cuneatus of Nilaveli, Trincomalee beach Sri Lanka

Thathsarani, A. A. D. N.; Rajakaruna, R. S.; Jayawardena, U. A. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-14)

Microplastic (MPs) is a ubiquitous pollutant in both the waters and sediment of marine environments. Its small size (< 5mm) has made it readily available for the marine organisms to ingest during foraging and burrowing. ...
Investigation of the impact of co2 supply on the growth rate and the yield of Oscillatoria sp. During mass culturing

Bowange, T. K.; Dayananda, H. P.; Jayasooriya, K.; Ratnayake, R. R. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-14)

Cyanobacteria have received renewed attention for their potential role in establishing sustainable answers to global issues. Producing biodiesel from cyanobacteria is a scientifically and economically viable alternative ...
Insecticidal activity of selected herbal plant extracts against adult Coccidohystrix insolita

Nagulesvaran, S.; Sujarajini, V.; Haroon, M. H. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-14)

Coccidohystrix insolita, a common plant pest, poses economic threats to agriculture and horticulture, often requiring the use of synthetic insecticides for control. To address environmental and health concerns, this ...
Association between the gastric microbiota and histopathological changes in the gastric mucosa.

Weerasinghe, G. G. Y. H.; Gunasekara, T. D. C. P.; Weerasekera, M. M.; Fernando, S. S. N. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-14)

Despite the hostile environment of the stomach, recent studies suggest that gastric mucosa has a core microbiome. This raises the possibility of a pathogenic role of non H. pylori organisms in the gastric mucosa which ...
Exploration of antibacterial properties in the combination of Artocarpus heterophyllus with a botanical source and a chemical source: a study on enhanced antimicrobial performances

Fonseka, D. R. P.; Jayakody, T. C.; Krishnan, P. S.; Wickramasinghe, N. D.; Aththanayake, A. M. K. C. B.; Wanigasekara, D. N.; Udara, S. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-14)

antibiotics, has led to an increasing demand for the exploration of novel antibacterial compounds, particularly those sourced from botanical origins. This study aims to explore the antibacterial potential of phytochemicals ...
Detection of IS6110 (insertion sequence) in serum of tuberculosis patients reported to Kandy chest clinic

Saseevan, S.; Karunathilaka, R. I. S.; Bandara, W. R. U. A.; Madegedara, D.; Arachchi, D. N. M. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-14)

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health challenge, necessitating the development of more sensitive and non-invasive diagnostic tools. This preliminary cross-sectional study explores the potential of detecting the ...
Knowledge and awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among female students aged 18 – 20 in selected Schools in Kaluthara District, Sri Lanka

Bandara, E. M. N. M.; Jayathilaka, A. D.; Senarathna, U. H. D. N. N.; Withana, A. S.; Sanfara, F.; Rasanjanee, D. D. Y.; Kottahachchi, J. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-14)

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the world. Cervical carcinoma is one of the most recurrent and dangerous female cancer types, and HPV is the main cause of that ...
Establishing signaling assays to determine the biased agonism of the relaxin family peptide receptor 3

Senanayake, S.; Bethmage, D.; Jayakody, T. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-14)

G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which make up the largest protein superfamily in the human body, are essential for cellular signaling. They are essential pharmacological targets for the development of drugs. The ...
The ultraviolet protective and antibacterial properties of a pigment isolated from a marine bacterial strain from the West Coast of Sri Lanka

Sithambaram, T. T.; Hamid, F. S. A.; Rodrigo, T. M. N.; Fahim, H. A.; Aththanayake, A. M. K. C. B. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-14)

Marine microorganisms are a potential source of secondary metabolites that include biopigments produced in response to harsh environmental conditions as a defence mechanism. The current study aimed to extract, isolate ...
Investigating molecular mechanism of sphingosine-1 phosphate receptor-3 activation in neuroinflammation

Appuham, T. A. D. K. S. H.; Jayakody, T. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-14)

Neuroinflammation, characterized by inflammatory responses within the brain and spinal cord, plays a pivotal role in various neurological diseases, including neurodegenerative conditions, psychiatric disorders, pain ...
Effect of sodium alginate - rice bran encapsulation on viability and storage stability of lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in cold bael (Aegle Marmelos l. Correa) flower drink

Chandrasiri, A. P.; Adikari, A. M. M. U. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-14)

Plant-based probiotic drinks have recently been developed for vegetarians and people with lactose intolerance, and dairy allergy. They provide health benefits due to the presence of both probiotics and phytochemicals. ...
Working with lidar data in fusion: monitoring black bear bark stripping in redwoods at schatz demonstration tree farm

Madurapperuma, B. D.; Magstadt, S.; Gwenzi, D.; Nijamir, K.; Kuruppuarachchi, K. A. J. M. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-24)

Black bear bark stripping in redwoods is a threat to commercial timber production because of the detrimental effects on redwood tree health. The purpose of the study was to delineate vegetation characteristics of redwood ...
Assessment of red rot disease of saccharum officinarum L. (sugarcane) caused by Colletotrichum Falcatum using selected six medicinal plant extracts

Madakumbura, M. G. C. H.; Safeena, M. I. S. (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2023-12-14)

Red rot disease, caused by the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum falcatum Went. (Also, known as Glomerella tucumanensis), poses a significant threat to global sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) cultivation. The conventional ...
Preliminaries

Unknown author (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2022-11-15)
Image quality estimation of contactless infant foot prints using enhancement filters

Akmal Jahan, M. A. C (Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai., 2022-11-15)

Biometric systems have been using physiological & behavioral traits of humans for the identification or verification of an individual. Most biometric systems have been developed for adults in several applications ...

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