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  • COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS COUNTERFACTUALS: AN OVERVIEW OF POSTHARVEST VALUE CHAIN ACTORS IN NIGERIA 
    Adegbola, J.A.; Owojaiye, O.B.; Ogunremi, O.B.; Aina, O.B.; Achime, K.C.; Lijoka, K.O.; Pessu, P.O. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
    This investigation is borne out of the assumption that postharvest value chain actors experienced disruptions which are fallouts of the COVID-19 restrictions or otherwise. It examines the degree to which changes in ...
  • QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE ASPECTS OF CINNAMON (Cinnamomum verum J. Presl) BARK YIELD UNDER MODIFIED PLANTING SYSTEMS 
    Aluthgamage, H.N.; Fonseka, D.L.C.K.; Benaragama, C.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
    Cinnamon is one of the most important export crops in Sri Lanka, which generates a considerable amount of foreign exchange for the country. Therefore, special emphasis should be given to enhancing its production as well ...
  • LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN THE HILL ECOSYSTEMS OF BANGLADESH: THE ROLE OF AGROFORESTRY 
    Jewel, K.N.A.; Wadud, M.A.; Rahman, G.M.M.; Saifullah, M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
    Agroforestry plays an important role in hill ecosystems by developing a combined production system integrating trees and crops. The primary aim of the study was to determine the impact of agroforestry practices on the ...
  • EVALUATION OF PHYTOTOXICITY OF COMPOSTS PRODUCED FROM SPENT MUSHROOM SUBSTRATE USING SEED GERMINATION BIOASSAY OF Raphunus sativus L. 
    Amarasinghe, S.R.; Jayaweera, W.M.C.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
    Spent mushroom substrate (SMS) has the potential to produce compost with different additives. However, some substances and by-products produced during the process can be toxic to seed germination and plant growth. ...
  • PLANT GROWTH, FOLIAGE SENESCENCE AND RHIZOME YIELD OF TURMERIC (Curcuma domestica L.) AS AFFECTED BY INORGANIC AND ORGANIC FERTILIZERS 
    Fernando, K.M.C.; Ekanayake, E.M.U.I. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
    Integrated plant nutrient management is one of the key components of sustainable agriculture. It reduces the cost of production while enhancing the revenue of growers. The present study was conducted to examine the effect ...
  • EXISTENCE, ORIGIN AND ECOHYDROLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF SOIL WATER REPELLENCY: A REVIEW 
    Leelamanie, D.A.L. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022)
    Soil water repellency (SWR) is explained as a reduction of wetting rates and water entry into soils. Water repellent soils does not wet spontaneously when water is placed on the surface. SWR is increasingly being recognized ...
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    Unknown author (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10)
  • Message of the Editor 
    Rengarasu, Terrance (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10)
  • An Investigation on the Shape Factors of Aggregates 
    Dassanayake, D.H.H.P.; Ahilash, N.; Premasiri, A.J.M.S.D.; Jayasekara, H.G.H.N.; Subramaniam, D.N. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10)
    The aggregate properties such as aggregate size distribution and aggregate shape distribution, affect the mechanical performance of concrete. Although shape of aggregates are computed using various computational methods ...
  • Impact of Influential Parameters on the Formation of Alternate Bars 
    Meegahakumbura, S.P.S.; Jeiroshan, K.; Rajendran, K.; Mathuwanthy, T.; Dias, D.D. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10)
    At lower discharge rates, channelized alluvial streams frequently exhibit alternate bars. In this study, bar bed forms were regenerated, and checked the sensitivity of parameters governing the formation process of these ...
  • Use of Delay Analysis Techniques (DAT) to Minimize the Time Overrun in Construction Projects 
    Bandara, S.A.D.I.; Malkanthi, S.N.; Perera, A.A.D.A.J. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10)
    Construction projects need to balance time, cost, and quality consistently. Out of that, one of the most crucial components of any project is time. Time management is essential to the success of every project. This study’s ...
  • Optimization of End Bearing Capacity of Bored Piles on Rock Based on Field Measurements 
    Danushka, B.A.C.; Priyankara, N.H.; Alagiyawanna, A.M.N.; Senevirathe, K. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10)
    Bored piles are one of the famous deep foundation techniques which are practiced all over the world. Most bored piles are socketed into the bedrock to gain higher bearing capacity. However, the estimation of end bearing ...
  • Rubberized Concrete and Strategies for Improving Its Durable Properties - A review 
    Maduranga, D.H.A.; Appuhamy, J.M.R.S.; Bandara, W.M.K.R.T.W.; Bandula Heva, T.M. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10)
    Globally, the disposal of used tires is a major environmental concern, creating difficulties such as mosquito breeding grounds, igniting uncontrolled fires, and poisoning soil and vegetation. Therefore, alternative outlets ...
  • Waste Polyethylene with Kithul Fiber as a Composite Material 
    Gangabadaarachchi, S.N.; Galabada, G.H.; Dharmarathne, P.D.; Malkanthi, S.N.; Halwatura, R.U. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10-06)
    In Sri Lanka, waste polyethylene leads to significant social and environmental issues. Daily increases in polyethylene trash exacerbate social and environmental problems. A significant requirement is to identify the best ...
  • Homogenized material property prediction of carbon fiber composites using data-driven methods 
    Vipulananthan, V.; Weerasinghe, U.; Ariyasinghe, N.; Mallikarachchi, C.; Herath, S. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10-06)
    In this paper, several predictive models are tested for material property predictions of two-ply homogenized carbon fiber composites. The uncertainty of the constituent material properties yields uncertainties in the ...
  • An integrated workflow for design-informed structural optimization 
    Amarasinghe, I.T.; Herath, H.M.S.T.; Mallikarachchi, H.M.Y.C. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10-06)
    Structural optimization has become an important tool in the field of Civil Engineering, but there is limited research done on structural optimization of specific structures and components. This research study looks at ...
  • Parametric Modeling and Analysis of Tensegrity Structures 
    Samarawickrama, S.K.S.R.; Herath, H.M.S.T.; Weerasekera, I.R.A. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10-06)
    Tensegrity structures are based on a set of discontinuous compressible elements within a network of continuous tension elements, with isolated compressed elements (struts or bars) and prestressed tension elements (tendons ...
  • Factors Affecting Postgraduate Student’s Intention in Using an E-examination System During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Application of UTAUT Model 
    Kamalasena, B.D.T.M.; Sirisena, A.B. (Faculty of Management and Finance University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-09-09)
    The emergence of COVID-19 has compelled higher educational institutions across the globe to embrace remote learning as a medium of teaching. Furthermore, as a method of evaluation e-exam systems are widely used at present. ...
  • A Bibliometric Analysis of Data Governance Research: Trends, Collaborations, and Future Directions 
    Abeykoon, B.B.D.S.; Sirisena, A.B. (Faculty of Management and Finance University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-09-09)
    Research on data governance has been shaped by an excessive number of articles published in recent decades. The research study used bibliometric techniques to examine 757 journal articles in the Scopus database and it shows ...
  • Impact of Psychological Empowerment of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour: A Study of Private Insurance Companies in the Northern Province, Sri Lanka 
    Raveendran, T. (Faculty of Management and Finance University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-09-09)
    Organizational citizenship behaviour of employees is one of the main factors for successful operations of insurance businesses and thus there is a need for examining the determinants of organizational citizenship behaviour. ...

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