• Formulation and Quality Evaluation of Composite Biscuits Incorporated with Dried Bule Pea (Clitoria ternatea) Flower Powder 

  Antonyrasan, N.; Pushparaja, V.; Vansantharuba, S. (Uva Wellassa University, 2025)

  The flowers of blue pea, a nutrient-rich yet underutilized crop in Sri Lanka, holds potential as a natural food colourant and health-enhancing ingredient. Therefore, Blue pea flower (BPF) provides an attractive natural ...
• Analysis of physical and functional properties of strach-based polyphenol incorporated bioplastic 

  Rudhura premdharshan, M.; Vasantharuba, S. (The International conference on Advanced Materials for clean Energy and Health Applications (AMCEHA), 2025)

  Conventional plastics are slow to degrade and contribute to environmental pollution, while bioplastics offer a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative, reducing waste and promoting environmental stewardship. Starch-based ...
• Interannual variability in the reproductive cycle of Ruditapes philippinarum influenced by environmental and parasitic factors on the west-coast of Korea 

  Thatchaneshkanth, S.; Jeong-Hwa, K.; Kwang-Sik, C.; Hyun-Sung, Y. (Elsevier, 2025)

  Extensive studies have shown that geographic variation, primarily driven by environmental factors, affects the reproductive cycle duration, gametogenesis, and spawning periods of the Manila clam, Ruditapes philippinarum. ...
• Global warming impacts on marine diversity and key indicator species in East Asia 

  Thatchaneshkanth, S.; Sukgeun, J.; Xiaoxia, S.; Tatsuya, K.; Vallejo, B.; Tatyana, O.; Jinho, C.; Hye-Won, M.; Donggu, J.; Christophe, V.; Hongjun, L.; Shingo, U.; Hyun-Sung, Y.; Hee-Yoon, K.; Ronald, G.N.; Ning, L.; Kwang-Sik, C. (Asia Pacific Network, 2025)

  Marine ecosystems in the northwest Pacific are known for their high biodiversity, with many marine species, from tiny plankton to huge macroalgae. Marine biodiversity is affected by irreversible global warming, mainly the ...
• Effects of Perkinsus olseni parasitism and environmental conditions on the gonad maturation and reproductive effort of female Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) on the west and south coasts of Korea 

  Thatchaneshkanth, S.; Hyun-Ki, H.; Kyung-Il, P.; Young-Ghan, C.; Kwang-Sik, C. (Elsevier, 2025)

  In the intertidal zone, the reproductive dynamics of bivalves are influenced by both biotic and abiotic factors, including spatial and temporal fluctuations in sea surface temperature (SST), food availability, and diseases. ...
• Characterization of Aromatic, Morphological, and Genetic Diversity in Mexican Mint (Plectranthus amboinicus) for Sustainable Fragrance and Medicinal Applications 

  Anushika, C.M.; Terensan, S.; Gajapathy, K. (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Mexican mint (Plectranthus amboinicus), an aromatic and medicinal herb from the Lamiaceae family, holds immense potential for the fragrance and pharmaceutical industries. As an indigenous plant, its utilization aligns ...
• Population development, damage assessment, and susceptibility of maize hybrids to root-lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus neglectus and P. crenatus) under glasshouse conditions 

  Thiruchchelvan, N.; Kularathna, M.; Moukarzel, R.; Casonato, S.; Condron, L. (Springer Nature, 2025)

  Root-lesion nematodes, particularly Pratylenchus neglectus and P. crenatus (PNC), are widely distributed in New Zealand and cause significant damage to maize roots, reducing crop productivity. Despite their economic ...
• Effect of different type of fertilizers on growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.), Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka. 

  Rathnasoma, G.K.T.; Arasakesary, S.J.; Pakeerathan, K. (Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  To overcome the malnutrition, economic and food crisis existing in Sri Lanka, our agricultural productivity needs to be increased. Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (L.), is reported to have been a hardy, very important source ...
• Effect of methyl jasmonate on product synthesis from shoot culture of Gyrinops walla. 

  Dinithi Charuni Aththanayake, A.M.; Eeswara, J.P.; Thirukkumaran, G. (Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Gyrinops walla, known as “WallaPatta”which,produce a resinous compound Agarwood, is an endemic plant to Sri Lanka. The production of agarwood occurred as a response to external damage. In-vitro propagation of G. walla ...
• Households’ Preferences for Private Tuition Attributes in Jaffna Municipal Area, Sri Lanka 

  Vanaiya, S.; Sivashankar, S.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Sarujan, S. (National centre for advanced studies in Humanities and Social sciences, 2024)

  In Sri Lanka, there has been growing competition for university admission, and due to this, private tuition plays a vital role in many students' educational journeys. This study investigates households' preferences for ...
• Water access and its implications on farm production: Evidence from Hakwatuna irrigation system in Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka 

  Jayaweera, P.T.U.; Sarujan, S.; Sivashankar, S.; Sooriyakumar, S. (Uva Wellassa University, 2025)

  Water scarcity has become a global challenge due to adverse changes in the climatic conditions along with the anthropogenic impacts on traditional irrigation systems. As a result, the farmers livelihoods are highly affected ...
• Impact of sprinkler irrigation on yield and cultivation costs in ground nut and jumbo peanut farming in Kilinochchi 

  Lathusha, T.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Sivashankar, S.; Sarujan, S. (Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2025)

  The adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices has become essential for mitigating the challenges posed by climate change in dry-zone agriculture. However, the effectiveness of these practices remains uncertain due ...
• Assessing the Impact of Subsidy loans from Rotary Club on Paddy farmers’ productivity in Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka 

  Ratheeban, P.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Sarujan, S.; Sivashankar, S. (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Agricultural credit is aimed to improve farm productivity of small-scale farmers. However, the effectiveness of agricultural credit remains questionable due lack of credit access and awareness on formal credit channels, ...
• Local communities’ preferences and willingness to pay for improving tourist facilities and conservation of ecosystem in Arugambay lagoon, Sri Lanka 

  Misfa, S.L.F.; Sivashankar, S.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Sarujan, S. (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Arugam Bay lagoon holds an economic and ecological value and supports tourism and biodiversity. This study used the choice experiment approach to investigate the local communities' preferences and willingness to pay for ...
• Production efficiency of the local paddy cultivation under Valaichenai agrarian services centre area 

  Rimsath, M.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Sarujan, S. (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  This study focuses on measuring the technical efficiency of paddy cultivation, to explore ways of increasing yield and productivity under Valaichenai agrarian services centre area. Primary data was used in this study. The ...
• Households’ demand for disaggregated meat products in Sri Lanka: A Censored Quadratic Almost Ideal Demand System Model 

  Musthifa, B.; Sivashankar, S.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Sarujan, S. (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  The economic crisis and increased prices for essential goods have severely affected consumption patterns of meat products in Sri Lanka. Therefore, this study aims to estimate demand for disaggregated meat products. This ...
• Estimating households’ willingness to pay for composting of solid waste: A choice experiment approach 

  Gurupatham, W.E.S.; Sivashankar, S.; Sooriyakumar, S.; Sarujan, S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2025)

  Rapid urbanization and a growing population cause difficulties in managing household waste in Sri Lanka. Improper management of household waste adversely affects both the environment and public health. Composting is an ...
• Impact of the Adoption of Photovoltaic System on Households’ Energy Consumption 

  Hariskar, R.; Sooriyakumar, K.; Sivashankar, S.; Sarujan, S. (2025)

  Adoption of renewable energy sources plays a vital role to mitigate the climate risks and foster environmental stability. Photovoltaic system (PV) is a classic example of renewable energy sources and a potential alternative ...
• Effect of war for community participation in mangrove restoration in northern Sri Lanka: Mechanisms and heterogeneity 

  Sarujan, S.; Sakurai, T. (University of Tokyo, 2024)

  Community participation in environmental restoration is an important step in the postwar recovery as war-affected communities entirely depend on the existing natural resource base to restart their economic activities. At ...
• Effectiveness of community participation in Mangrove restoration: the evidence from northern Sri Lanka 

  Sarujan, S.; Sakurai, T. (Springe, 2023)

  As a result of the past failures in centralized management, community-based management approach was evolved as a better alternative in Mangrove management. However, effectiveness of community-based Mangrove management ...

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