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ANALYSIS OF DRINKING WATER IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF JAFFNA PENINSULA FOR BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION DURING DRY AND WET SEASONS

Rajendran, B.; Balakumar, S.; Vasantharuba, S.; Arasaratnam, V. (2008)

Improving access to safe drinking water can result in tangible benefits to health. Ground water is an important natural resource in the Jaffna peninsula. The population of the Jaffna peninsula is entirely dependent on the ...
Analysis of oxidative stability and fatty acids profile of coconut oil and flaxseed oil blends

Nivetha, R.; Simmaky, S.; Sivakanthan, S. (The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), 2024)

This study aimed to analyze the oxidative stability of flaxseed oil and coconut oil blends. Coconut oil: flaxseed oil was mixed at different ratios on weight basis (95:5, 90:10, 85:15, 80:20, and 75:25). The oxidative ...
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 ...
Analysis of proximate and antioxidant properties of coriander, cinnamon, curry leaves, ginger and liquorice

Nayanajith, R.P.D.N.; Vasantharuba, S.; Dharmasiri, P.G.N.H. (Conference Proceeding -2022 Food Nutrition, Health & Immunity, 2022)

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), curry leaves (Murraya koenigii), ginger (Zingiber officinale), and liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) are commonly used herbs and spices in Sri Lanka for ...
Antibacterial activity of Syzygium cumini leaf extracts against Escherichcia coli spp.

Nivethika, A.; Rajeetha, J.; Sivakanthan, S.; Sukirtha, S. (Proceedings of 26th Annual sessions, Jaffna Science Association,, 2019)

Syzygium cumini (Jamun or Naaval in Tamil), is one of the important medicinal plant belonging to the family Myrtaceae. Different parts of S. cumini are used for various purposes. The leaves of S. cumini contain bioactives, ...
Antioxidant and antimicrobial applications of biopolymers: A review

Sivakanthan, S.; Rajendran, S.; Gamage, A.; Madhujith, T. (Elsevier, 2020)

Biopolymers have generated mounting interest among researchers and industrialists over the recent past. Rising consciousness on the use of eco-friendly materials as green alternatives for fossil-based biopolymers has ...
Antioxidant and Total Phenol Contents of Selected Leafy Vegetables Consumed in Jaffna Peninsula

Karthiha, K.; Balakumar, S.; Kirubahary, S.; Vasanthy, A. (2014)

The aim of the study was to determine the antioxidant content and total phenol content of leafy vegetables such as ‘Vallarai’ (Centella asiatica), Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum), ‘Mulai keerai’ (Amaranthus), ‘Ponnankani’ ...
Antioxidant Properties of Chips made from Banana Pseudo-stem

Christella, C.A. (Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka - 2022, 2022)

This study evaluated the antioxidant properties namely total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), antioxidant capacity, and DPPH radical scavenging activity of chips made from banana pseudo-stem. The ...
APPLICATION OF NEAR-INFRARED (NIR) SPECTROSCOPY TO QUANTIFY FAT AND TOTAL SOLID CONTENTS OF SWEETENED CONDENSED CREAMER

Sivakanthan, S.; Jayasiri, M.M.; Madhujith, T. (In Tropical Agricultural Research, vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 554-560, 2015., 2015)

Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy has emerged in food industry as a rapid, non-destructive method in the quality analysis of food and beverages. The objective of the present study was to explore the applicability of NIR ...
APPLICATION OF NEAR-INFRARED (NIR) SPECTROSCOPY TO QUANTIFY FAT AND TOTAL SOLID CONTENTS OF SWEETENED CONDENSED CREAMER

Sivakanthan, S.; Jayasiri, M.M.; Madhujith, T. (In 26th Annual Congress, Postgraduate Institute of Sri Lanka, University of Perradeniya, 2014)

Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy has emerged in food industry as a rapid, non-destructive method in the quality analysis of food and beverages. The objective of the present study was to explore the applicability of NIR ...
Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices and Other Natural Products

Thanuja, S.; Vasantharuba, S.; Sivakanthan, S. (Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices and Other Natural Products, 2018)

Vegetables are rich in antioxidants, which protect against degenerative diseases. This study aimed to compare the antioxidant properties of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum), carrot (Daucus carota) and bitter gourd (Mormodica ...
ASSESSING BIOPHYSICAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITION FOR WATERSHED MANAGEMENT

Rajendra, P.S.; Gnanavelrajah, N. (Proceedings of the third GMSARN International Conference, 2008-11-12)

A study was carried out at Khlong Yai watershed of Thailand to assess soil erosion, and land suitability evaluation to examine the general land degradation status in terms of appropriateness of present land uses, and explore ...
ASSESSMENT OF CONSUMER AWARENESS ON FOOD LABELS AND THE EFFECT OF THE LEVEL OF AWARENESS ON BUYING BEHAVIOUR OF CONSUMERS IN JAFFNA DISTRICT

Simmaky, S.; Vasantharuba, S.; Madhujith, T. (2015)

Food labels present a set of vital information such as date of expiry, nutritional data to the consumers which influence their purchasing. The present study was conducted to assess the awareness on food labels and the ...
Assessment of Fatty acid profile of some selected edible oils available in the Jaffna district.

Vithusha, B.; Sivakanthan, S. (Proceedings of the Conference on Multidisciplinary Research-2021, 2021-10)

Background: Lipids play a vital role in human health in different ways; they serve as an energy source, a component of cell membranes, hormones and carrier for lipid-soluble bioactives. Edible oils are the major source ...
Assessment of Potential Removal of Nitrate from Synthetic Medium by Selected Herotrophic Bacteria – An Approach for Reducing Nitrate in Groundwater of Jaffna Peninsula.

Thurairajah, A.; Ratnayake, R. R.; Gnanavelrajah, N. (Young Scientists Forum (YSF) of National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), 2018)

The removal of nitrate in groundwater is of great interest because excessive nitrate in groundwater and surface water is a growing problem worldwide including Sri Lanka, mainly due to excessive application of fertilizers. ...
Assessment of Quality of Coconut Oil and Sesame Oil Available in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka

Vithusha, B.; Sivakanthan, S. (Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka - 2022, 2022)

Consumption of edible oils that are adulterated with poor quality oils is a major threat to human health. This study was aimed to determine the quality of coconut oil and sesame oil available for sale in Jaffna district ...
An assessment of sanitary conditions and microbial quality of ice factories in selected districts of Sri Lanka

Perera, A.D.D.S.; Ginigaddarage, P.H.; Roshan, G.P.; Gunasekara, G.; Kirushanthan, S.; Ranasinghe, R.A.S.S. (National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency (NARA), 2025)

Ice is crucial for maintaining the freshness and quality of seafood. However, when produced or handled under poor sanitary conditions, ice can carry harmful microorganisms, creating risks to food safety and public health. ...
Assessment of Sustainability of Community Water Supply Projects : A case study from Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Thayaparan, Y.; Thushyanthy, M. (ESN Publisher, 2024)

Access to water resource is a right of the people and it is a basic requirement of human life. In Sri Lanka, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) is the principal authority providing safe drinking water ...
Assessment on the quality of compost produced by commercial producers and the potential for compost production in Kilinochchi district.

Pushparaj, M.; Gnanavelrajah, N. (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka., 2023-03-09)

Inorganic fertilizer supply has been limited in Sri Lanka since 2019, due to Covid 19 pandemic and the economic crisis. Therefore, farmers have to depend on organic fertilizers of which a viable alternative is compost. A ...
BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH GERMINATING RICE GRAINS (ORYZA SATIVA L. SUBSP. INDICA VAR. MOTTAIKARUPPAN) AND GERMINATION IMPROVEMENT

Veluppillai, S.; Nithyanantharajah, K.; Vasantharuba, S.; Balakumar, S.; Arasaratnam, V. (In Rice Science, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 240-242, 2009., 2009)

To determine biochemical changes during the germination of rice grains (Oryza sativa L. subsp. indica var. Mottaikaruppan) and to improve germination rate using gibberellic acid and surfactants [sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) ...

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