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  • Extended Reality Application to Digitally Explore Ancient Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka. 
    Abeyrathne, H.G.D.C.N.; Saranga, W.M.M.S.; Saranga, K.M.S.N.; Sudheera, K.L.K.; Sandamal, G.G.N.; Perera, P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
    Sri Lanka is well-known for its rich cultural heritage and is a place with numerous ancient archaeological sites that attract both local and international visitors. However, traditional methods such as photographs, guided ...
  • The Application of Waste in Cementitious Compounds and Prediction of Properties: A Literature Review. 
    Wickramasingha, W.M.C.K.; De Silva, G.H.M.J.; Sudheera, K.L.K.; Edirisinghe, R.; Nguyen, K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
    Utilization of cementitious compounds, such as concrete, mortar, and cement paste is predominated in the construction industry. Hence, rising CO2 emissions, overexploitation of natural resources, and elevated energy ...
  • Methods Adopted while Micro-tunnelling in Difficult Ground Conditions: A Review. 
    Yoganathan, A.; Priyankara, N.H.; Appuhamy, J.M.R.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
    In a congested area, installing a pipeline using an open excavation is not a feasible method. Hence, trenchless techniques are currently being used all over the world. Among different types of trenchless techniques, the ...
  • Review on Experimental Insights into the Impact of Slenderness Ratio on Soil-binder Columns in Soft Soils. 
    Wijesena, P.C.M.; Priyankara, N.H.; De Silva, G.H.M.J.S.; Mayuranga, H.G.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
    The increased need for construction in areas with poor soil conditions, such as peaty clay, necessitates the development of cost-effective and long-term ground improvement strategies. One such technique is the soil-binder ...
  • Development of an Automated Bag Feeding System for Small-scale Mushroom Farming 
    Piyarathna, M.W.S.B.; Gallage, P.G.C.R.; Gunawardana, K.K.D.S.P.; Kalhara, M.H.C.; Deshapriya, S.K.J.; Srimal, L.K.T. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
    The design of the automated grow bag feeder aims to enhance the efficiency and precision of the filling process by designing and manufacturing a specialized feeding mechanism tailored to the specific requirements of ...
  • Comparative Analysis of Coir Fiber, Banana Fiber, and Synthetic Fibers for Sustainable Composites 
    Piyarathna, M.W.S.B.; De Silva, K.T.K.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
    This research presents the mechanical properties of reinforced bio-composites using coir and banana fibers with the aim aiming to identify viable ecological replacements to conventional glass fiber reinforced composites. ...
  • Nutritional composition and storage stability of groundnut (arachis hypogaea l.) Seeds cultivated with organic fertilizers 
    Brintha, I.; Mahendran, T.; Seran, T.H. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-09-04)
    A research study was conducted to determine the nutritional composition and storage stability of groundnut seeds (Arachis hypogaea L.) that were cultivated with organic fertilizers. The mature seeds were collected ...
  • Isolation, screening and in vitro evaluation of bacterial antagonists from spent mushroom substrate against colletotrichum 
    Ranathunge, N.P.; Rajapaksha, R.J.K.; Yogarajah, K.; Preethikumara, M.H.W.L.I. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-08-05)
    Colletotrichum musae is a major pathogen in banana fruit which causes heavy losses at the postharvest stage. As a viable alternative to harmful chemical usage and physical control measures, the potential of using bacterial ...
  • Farmers’ perceived impact of climate change on agricultural activities in Otukpo local government area of Benue state, Nigeria. 
    Akinnagbe, O.M.; Onah, C.P.; Olaolu, M.O.; Ajayi, A.R. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-07-25)
    The study was undertaken to ascertain farmers’ perceived impact of climate change on agricultural activities in Otukpo local government area of Benue State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 60 respondents using interview ...
  • Effects of water stress on the growth and reproduction of black gram (vigna mungo l.) 
    Dahanayake, N.; Ranawake, A.L.; Senadhipathy, D.D. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-09-24)
    Black gram (Vigna mungo L.; Fabaceae) is one of the most highly prized pulses in tropical countries especially in India. The green pods are eaten as vegetable and they are highly nutritious. Grain legumes play a vital ...
  • Secure and Energy-efficient Communication Protocol for Wake-up Radio 
    Kavinda, G.; Amarasinghe, D.; Marasingha, B.; Sandaruwan, H.; Priyankaraa, G.; Mendis, I. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
    This research addresses the critical challenge of power efficiency and security in IoT nodes deployed in areas with limited power access. Wake-up radio (WuR) technology is implemented to extend battery life by keeping ...
  • A Cost-effective and Scalable SDN Testbed Using Raspberry Pi for Research Purposes. 
    Appu, J.A.A.P.; Lakshan, D.P.W.K.; Jeewantha, K.H.C.; Sudheera, K.L.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
    Software-defined networking (SDN) has gained significant momentum due to its numerous advantages, including centralized control, flexibility, and enhanced network management. This shift is supported by the scientific and ...
  • Real-time Voltage Monitoring Using Solar PV Inverters in Distribution Grids. 
    Ranaweera, K.M.I.; Perera, P.D.C.; Panchadcharam, A.; Senadheera, G.A.S.C.; Sahan, G.W.G. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
    The increasing penetration of solar PV inverters into distribution grids has led to voltage quality issues, particularly over-voltage concerns. Currently, there is no real-time voltage monitoring system in place in Sri ...
  • Two-phase Meshfree-based Numerical Analysis of Coastal Natural Blowhole Structures for Wave Energy Extraction Applications. 
    Singhapurage, H.; De Silva, K.T.K.M.; Koliyabandara, P.A.; Karunasena,H.C.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
    Ocean structures can be classified as manmade or natural, where manmade structures mainly include offshore oil platforms, offshore wind platforms, and ocean wave energy converters (WECs), etc. and natural structures include ...
  • Training needs of women vegetable farmers in Akinyele local government area of Oyo state, Nigeria 
    Yekinni, O.T.; Oguntade, M.I. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014)
    The need to strengthen the intellectual capabilities of women in their enterprises is important so as to improve their capacities to contribute to household and national development. Any of such intervention should be ...
  • The Potential of Green Hydrogen in Achieving Sustainable Energy Future: A Review. 
    Jayasekara, T.D.; De Silva, Y.S.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
    There is significant popularity and interest in hydrogen energy from all sectors as one of the promising solutions for a sustainable energy storing method. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, which is ...
  • Effect of Tyre Derived Aggregates (TDA) on Permeability Behaviour of Railway Ballast. 
    Prasath, F.N.; Mayuranga, H.G.S.; Navaratnarajah, S.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
    Ballasted railway tracks are the most preferred railway track system in many countries, including Sri Lanka, because of their numerous benefits. Nevertheless, during track operation, ballast degradation and track settlement ...
  • NN-based Puncturing for eMBB-URLLC Coexistence in 5G Wireless Networks. 
    Ahamed, R.S.; Gunarathne, R.M.S.; Gunarathne, G.W.L.; Ajanthan, A.A.; Weerasinghe, T.N.; Dhahlan, A.S.A. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
    Ultra-reliable low latency communication (URLLC) and enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) are two of the main service components in 5G wireless networks. While URLLC demand ultra-high reliability and low latency. eMBB require ...
  • Investigation of Sound Absorption Coefficients of Coir Fibre Mat 
    Nugegoda, R.M.S.J.; Randula, H.A.M.; Sumith, B.; Chaminda, G.G.T.; De Silva, K.G.V.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
    With the development of transportation sector, mitigation of the impact of transportation noise becomes major topic and various sound-absorbing materials and technologies have been developed and are widely applied across ...
  • Screening for heat tolerance in spring wheat (triticum aestivum l.) 
    Khan, A.A.; Shamsuddin, A.K.M.; Barma, N.C.D.; Alam, M.K.; Alam, M.A. (Faculty of Agriculture-University of Ruhuna, 2014-09-12)
    The present investigation was undertaken to identify the promising heat tolerant lines and to evaluate their heat stress responses. Twenty five spring wheat genotypes were studied in non-stressed (optimum sowing) and ...

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