Researchers from Science, Management, Medical, Technology, Engineering and Graduate Studies Faculties published twenty research papers in Journals indexed by Elsevier Scopus during the last month. The web publishing team of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura acknowledges their contribution to upgrading the research standards of the University and expanding the knowledge base in the relevant subject areas.
| 1. | Antimony contamination and its risk management in complex environmental settings: A review
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Bolan, N., Kumar, M., Singh, E., (…), Meththika Vithanage, Siddique, K.H.M. | 2022 | Environment International, 158, art. no. 106908. |
| 2. | Compost as a carrier for microplastics and plastic-bound toxic metals into agroecosystems | Vithanage, M., Ramanayaka, S., Hasinthara, S., Navaratne, A. | 2021 | Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health, 24, art. no. 100297. |
| 3. | The First Sri Lankan Experience on Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery | Bulugahapitiya, U., Wijeratne, T., Jayawardena, R., (…), Ratnayake, G., Wijetunga, U. | 2021 | Obesity Surgery, 31(11), pp. 5057-5058. |
| 4. | Energy performance of 3d-printed concrete walls: A numerical study
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Suntharalingam, T., Upasiri, I., Gatheeshgar, P., (…), Santos, P., Rajanayagam, H. | 2021 | Buildings, 11(10), art. no. 432. |
| 5. | ‘Why are you not dead yet?’ – dimensions and the main driving forces of stigma and discrimination among COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka
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Jayakody, S., Hewage, S.A., Wickramasinghe, N.D., (…), Prathapan, S., Arambepola, C. | 2021 | Public Health, 199, pp. 10-16. |
| 6. | Genomic and Epidemiological Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Viruses in Sri Lanka
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Jeewandara, C., Jayathilaka, D., Ranasinghe, D., (…), de Silva, T.I., Malavige, G.N. | 2021 | Frontiers in Microbiology, 12, art. no. 722838. |
| 7. | Eutrophication and Hypoxia in Tropical Negombo Lagoon, Sri Lanka
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Hsieh, H.-H., Chuang, M.-H., Shih, Y.-Y., (…), Ranatunga, R.R.M.K.P., Wijethunga, D.S. | 2021 | Frontiers in Marine Science, 8, art. no. 678832. |
| 8. | Mechanistic approach to the management of cancer-related nausea and vomiting in a palliative care resource-limited setting | Fernando, G.V.M.C., Kondasinghe, J.S. | 2021 | International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 27(7), pp. 362-366. |
| 9. | Blood cancer care in a resource limited setting during the Covid-19 outbreak; a single center experience from Sri Lanka
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Hewamana, S., Skandarajah, T., Jayasinghe, C., (…), Lin, T.T., Balawardena, J. | 2021 | PLoS ONE, 16(9 September 2021), art. no. e0256941. |
| 10. | Steel slag and autoclaved aerated concrete grains as low‐cost adsorbents to remove cd2+ and pb2+ in wastewater: Effects of mixing proportions of grains and liquid‐to‐solid ratio
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Kumara, G.M.P., Kawamoto, K. | 2021 | Sustainability (Switzerland), 13(18), art. no. 10321. |
| 11. | A national survey of antibacterial consumption in Sri Lanka
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Ranganathan, S.S., Wanigatunge, C., Senadheera, G.P.S.G., Beneragama, B.V.S.H. | 2021 | PLoS ONE, 16(9 September 2021), art. no. e0257424. |
| 12. | Ecology and Evolution of Marine Fungi With Their Adaptation to Climate Change
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Kumar, V., Sarma, V.V., Thambugala, K.M., (…), Li, X.-Y., Hao, G.-F. | 2021 | Frontiers in Microbiology, 12, art. no. 719000. |
| 13. | Trace metals in the atmospheric deposition and gaseous emissions around Karadiyana municipal solid waste Dumpsite, Sri Lanka | De Silva, S., Wijekoon, P., Vithanage, M. | 2021 | MERCon 2021 – 7th International Multidisciplinary Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, Proceedings, pp. 231-234. |
| 14. | Preparation and characterization of dendro biochar-hydroxyapatite composite: A potential material for defluoridation | Rathnayake, A., Hettithanthri, O., Rajapaksha, A.U., Vithanage, M. | 2021 | MERCon 2021 – 7th International Multidisciplinary Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, Proceedings, pp. 160-163. |
| 15. | Individualization of nanofibrillated cellulose from Sri Lankan rice straw: Structural characteristics and thermal properties | Ratnakumar, A., Samarasekara, A.M.P.B., Amarasinghe, D.A.S., Karunanayake, L. | 2021 | MERCon 2021 – 7th International Multidisciplinary Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, Proceedings, pp. 37-42. |
| 16. | A study on pedestrian pavement thermal performance with reference to associated materials | Senevirathne, D., Jayasooriya, V., Muthukumaran, S. | 2021 | MERCon 2021 – 7th International Multidisciplinary Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, Proceedings, pp. 637-642. |
| 17. | Lability and bioavailability of toxic heavy metals in Ratnapura district gem sediments, Sri Lanka | Sandanayake, S., Diyabalanage, S., Wijesekara, H., Vithanage, M. | 2021 | MERCon 2021 – 7th International Multidisciplinary Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, Proceedings, pp. 427-431. |
| 18. | Microfibrillated cellulose fabrication and characterization from Sri Lankan rice straw: A comparison between traditional and hybrid variety | Ratnakumar, A., Samarasekara, A.M.P.B., Amarasinghe, D.A.S., Karunanayake, L. | 2021 | MERCon 2021 – 7th International Multidisciplinary Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, Proceedings, pp. 164-168. |
| 19. | Influence of blended fine aggregates on the performance of lime – Cement mortar – A statistical approach | Arulmoly, B., Konthesingha, C., Nanayakkara, A. | 2021 | MERCon 2021 – 7th International Multidisciplinary Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, Proceedings, pp. 275-280. |
| 20. | Biochar-based barricade and wetland as an integrated landfill leachate treatment system | Dabare, K., Wijekoon, P., Cooray, A., Athapattu, B.C.L., Vithanage, M. | 2021 | MERCon 2021 – 7th International Multidisciplinary Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, Proceedings, pp. 632-636. |
