• The Role of e-Waste Pickers in Wattala and Kolonnawa Local Authority Areas: Contribution to the Circular Economy 

  Kumari, S.; Wickramasinghe, D.D.; Wijesinghe, S.; Trafford, J.; Petterson, M. (University of Colombo, 2024)

  The present study investigated the role of waste pickers in e-waste management and their contribution to circular economy. Data was gathered through in-depth interviews with 60 randomly selected waste pickers from the ...
• Drivers of Land Use Land Cover Changes in Wilpattu National Park and the Surrounding Area 

  Dahanayake, H.; Dahanayaka, D.D.G.L.; Hudson, P.; Wickramasinghe, D.D. (University of Colombo, 2024)

  Monitoring Land Use Land Cover (LULC) changes in protected areas is essential for assessing ecosystem health, guiding conservation strategies, and ensuring the effectiveness of protected area management in mitigating ...
• Changes in Total Antioxidant Activities of Sri Lankan Rice (Oryza sativa L.) during Domestic Cooking and Antioxidative Benefits of Rice Consumption in the Daily Diet 

  Gunawardana, W.; Witharana, C.; Wageesha, N.D.A.; Gunawardana, S.A.; Perera, L.C. (University of Colombo, 2024)

  Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is renowned for its richness in bioactive compounds, which can be altered by cooking. This research explored the effects of cooking on the antioxidant activities of Sri Lankan rice varieties and ...
• Role of FLT3 Receptor in Peripheral White Blood Cells of Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma Patients and Healthy Individuals: A Preliminary Study 

  Nandasena, C.K.; Jayathilake, P.W.D.C.C.; Suresh, S.; De Silva, A.D.; Perera, I.C.; Kottahachchi, D.U. (University of Colombo, 2024)

  Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) is a major subtype of lymphoma. FLT3 (FMS-related-receptor-tyrosine-kinase-3) receptor stimulates the proliferation of ...
• Isolation and Identification of Long Chain n-Alkane Degrading Bacteria from Crude Oil-contaminated Soil in Sapugaskanda, Sri Lanka 

  Alwis, P.D.N.V.; Perera, I.C. (University of Colombo, 2024)

  The devastating impacts of anthropogenic petroleum pollution affect all organismal life in marine and terrestrial ecosystems in many ways. Alkanes being the major constituent of crude oil ...

• The Role of e-Waste Pickers in Wattala and Kolonnawa Local Authority Areas: Contribution to the Circular Economy 

  Kumari, S.; Wickramasinghe, D.D.; Wijesinghe, S.; Trafford, J.; Petterson, M. (University of Colombo, 2024)

  The present study investigated the role of waste pickers in e-waste management and their contribution to circular economy. Data was gathered through in-depth interviews with 60 randomly selected waste pickers from the ...
• Drivers of Land Use Land Cover Changes in Wilpattu National Park and the Surrounding Area 

  Dahanayake, H.; Dahanayaka, D.D.G.L.; Hudson, P.; Wickramasinghe, D.D. (University of Colombo, 2024)

  Monitoring Land Use Land Cover (LULC) changes in protected areas is essential for assessing ecosystem health, guiding conservation strategies, and ensuring the effectiveness of protected area management in mitigating ...
• Changes in Total Antioxidant Activities of Sri Lankan Rice (Oryza sativa L.) during Domestic Cooking and Antioxidative Benefits of Rice Consumption in the Daily Diet 

  Gunawardana, W.; Witharana, C.; Wageesha, N.D.A.; Gunawardana, S.A.; Perera, L.C. (University of Colombo, 2024)

  Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is renowned for its richness in bioactive compounds, which can be altered by cooking. This research explored the effects of cooking on the antioxidant activities of Sri Lankan rice varieties and ...
• Role of FLT3 Receptor in Peripheral White Blood Cells of Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma Patients and Healthy Individuals: A Preliminary Study 

  Nandasena, C.K.; Jayathilake, P.W.D.C.C.; Suresh, S.; De Silva, A.D.; Perera, I.C.; Kottahachchi, D.U. (University of Colombo, 2024)

  Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) is a major subtype of lymphoma. FLT3 (FMS-related-receptor-tyrosine-kinase-3) receptor stimulates the proliferation of ...
• Isolation and Identification of Long Chain n-Alkane Degrading Bacteria from Crude Oil-contaminated Soil in Sapugaskanda, Sri Lanka 

  Alwis, P.D.N.V.; Perera, I.C. (University of Colombo, 2024)

  The devastating impacts of anthropogenic petroleum pollution affect all organismal life in marine and terrestrial ecosystems in many ways. Alkanes being the major constituent of crude oil ...
• Aqueous distillate of mature leaves of Vernonia zeylanica (L.) Less. and Mallotus repandus (Rottler) Müll. Arg. cued from traditional medicine exhibits rapid wound healing properties 

  Ratnayake, Praneeth; Samaratunga, Udaya; Perera, Inoka C.; Seneviratne, Jayamini; Udagama, Preethi (Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024)

  Ethnopharmacological relevance: Sri Lankan traditional medicine uses Vernonia zeylanica and Mallotus repandus broadly for the treatment of a multitude of disease conditions, including wound healing. Aim of the study: ...
• Predicting the structure and active site of a putative xylanase in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 

  Madusanka, T.R.M.; Perera, Inoka C. (Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Tuberculosis is one of the most common diseases that causes many deaths around the world. As a result of the continuous evolution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, some novel strains show high resistance to most anti-TB drug ...
• Evaluation of in vivo effects of traditional Sri Lankan spice mix on inflammation and the production of reactive oxygen species by peritoneal cells 

  Gunasekara, S.S.; Perera, Inoka C.; Mapalagamage, M.S. (INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGY SRI LANKA, 2023)

  The traditional Sri Lankan spice mix (TSSM) also known as raw curry powder is prepared by combining the seeds of coriander (Coriandrum sativum), cumin (Cuminum cyminum), and fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). Generally, spices ...
• Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities of a polyherbal formulation based on traditional Sri Lankan medicine for diabetic wound healing 

  Peiris, J. A. T. D.; Senadeera, S. P. N. N.; Weerasekara, K. R.; Perera, Inoka C. (Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Diabetic wounds are a global health issue that has affected many populations worldwide owing to its severity, slow recovery, and economic burden. Despite the considerable efforts made in its treatment, they remain a ...
• Nest-dwelling Mites of Selected Common Bird Species in Sri Lanka 

  Kulatunga, Vidyani S.; Knee, Wayne; Perera, Inoka C.; Dayawansa, P. Nihal (Asian Journal of Research in Zoology, 2023)

  Bird nests primarily function to protect and incubate eggs and nestlings. However, nests are also host to a broad diversity and abundance of arthropod associates, primarily mites (Acari). Our knowledge of nest dwelling ...
• CYTOTOXICITY OF CYLINDROSPERMOPSIN, MICROCYSTIN-LR, MICROCYSTIN-RR AND NODULARIN ON RENAL CELLS 

  Abeysiri, H.A.S.N.; Dilrukshi, K.T.; Perera, I.C.; Pathmalal, M.M. (Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, 2022)

  Cyanotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by different types of cyanobacteria. Among them, Cylindrospermopsin (CYN), Microcystins (MCs) and Nodularin (NOD) stand out due to their wide geographical distribution. The ...
• Does the quality of life connect with an individual’s nature connectedness and per capita greenhouse gas emission? A preliminary study 

  Somarathe, E. A. S. K.; Gunathunga, M. W.; Lokupitiya, E. (University of Colombo, 2021)

  Sri Lanka is a country that struggles to deal with the negative consequences of climate change caused by increased levels of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission. There is a need to reduce the gap between man and nature while ...
• Salinity levels in costal saline paddy areas of Jaffna and Mannar districts 

  Vathani, A. S. A; Lokupitiya, E. (University of Colombo, 2021)

  Rice is the staple food in Sri Lanka. Paddy cultivation mostly occur in Dry and Intermediate zones of the country including some low laying land areas along the coastal belt. Coastal zone is more vulnerable to salinity ...
• Synthesis, Characterization and Remarkable Anticancer Activity of Rhenium Complexes Containing Biphenyl Appended NNN Donor Sulfonamide Ligands 

  Kaushalya, C.; Darshani, T.; Samarakoon, S. R.; Fronczek, F. R.; Perera, I. C.; Perera, T. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2022)

  Neutral and cationic rhenium complexes provide both hydrophilic as well as hydrophobic properties due to the robustness of the tridentate ligand system of biphenyl appended dipicolylamine (N(SO2bip)dpa) and diethylenetriamine ...
• First Complete Cytochrome B Sequences and Molecular Taxonomy of Bat Species from Sri Lanka 

  Perera, Thejanee; Schwarz, Franziska; Muzeniek, Therese; Siriwardana, Sahan; Becker-Ziaja, Beate; Perera, Inoka C.; Handunnetti, Shiroma; Weerasena, Jagathpriya; Premawansa, Gayani; Premawansa, Sunil; Nitsche, Andreas; Yapa, Wipula; Kohl, Claudia (Animals, MDPI, 2022)

  The aim of our study was to address the research gap in the molecular taxonomy of Sri Lankan bats. The accurate identification of animals plays a major role in observing them in their natural environments and hence ...
• Occupational Noise Induced Hearing Loss Among the Dental Professionals Working at Dental Institutes in Sri Lanka. 

  De Silva, M. D. K.; Tissera, J. H. D. S. P (University of Colombo, 2021)

  Noise at the dental setup has an adverse effect on the hearing ability of the dentists. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hearing loss among dental practitioners and to identify the demographic and ...
• Validation of mathematically modeled serological data to compare malaria transmission intensities between two previous high malaria endemic districts in Sri Lanka under the prevention of re-establishment phase 

  Aryachandra, Uvindu; Adhikari, Dilshan; Viswakula, Sameera; Wickremasinghe, Renu; Fernando, Deepika; Udagama, Preethi (University of Colombo, 2021)

  Achieving malaria pre elimination status in 2008, in 2016 the country was certified malaria free by WHO. Sri Lanka’s vulnerability and receptivity to malaria remain high with the persistence of vector mosquitos of the ...
• Do Wetlands Contribute to “Cooling Effects”? A Case Study from Anawilundawa Ramsar Site, Sri Lanka 

  Dahanayake, Harsha Dias; Wickramasinghe, Deepthi; Dahanayaka, D. D. G. L (University of Colombo, 2021)

  Wetlands are characterized by a unique combination of water, soil and vegetation. They are among the most productive and important ecosystems on earth which render significant ecosystem services to the community. Water ...
• Are Raptors Successful in Adopting to Urban Landscapes? A Case Study from Bolgoda North Lake, Sri Lanka 

  Weerasinghe, M. A. Y. N.; Wickramasinghe, Deepthi; Fernando, T. S. P. (University of Colombo, 2021)

  Growth of human population and developmental pressure alter natural habitats. Birds are sensitive to environmental changes and respond to habitat alterations. Raptors usually occupy top levels of a food web and serve as ...
• Resource Partitioning among Kingfishers in the Beddagana Wetland 

  Seneviratne, H. D. A.; Wijesinghe, M. R. (University of Colombo, 2021)

  Resource partitioning is the division of limited resources by species to help avoid competition in an ecological niche by facilitating coexistence. This study investigates resource partitioning among three kingfisher ...

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