Researchers from Science, Medical, Technology, Engineering, and Graduate Studies Faculties published forty five research papers in Journals indexed by Elsevier Scopus during December 2021. Fifty two researchers from USJ contributed to this achievement. 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.
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| Document Title | Authors | Year | Source |
| Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern by identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the spike protein by a multiplex real-time PCR | Gomes, L., Jeewandara, C., Jayadas, T.P., (…), Waggoner, J., Malavige, G.N. | 2022 | Journal of Virological Methods, 300, art. no. 114374. |
| Treatment processes to eliminate potential environmental hazards and restore agronomic value of sewage sludge: A review | Hoang, S.A., Bolan, N., Madhubashini, A.M.P., (…), Rinklebe, J., Siddique, K.H.M. | 2022 | Environmental Pollution, 293, art. no. 118564. |
| Distinct microbiome profiles and biofilms in Leishmania donovani-driven cutaneous leishmaniasis wounds | Jayasena Kaluarachchi, T.D., Campbell, P.M., Wickremasinghe, R., (…), McBain, A.J., Weerasekera, M.M. | 2021 | Scientific Reports, 11(1), art. no. 23181. |
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| Compatibilization of starch/synthetic biodegradable polymer blends for packaging applications: A review | Gunawardene, O.H.P., Gunathilake, C., Amaraweera, S.M., (…), Fernando, C.A.N., Manipura, A. | 2021 | Journal of Composites Science, 5(11), art. no. 300. |
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| 3-hydroxy-5,6-epoxy-β-ionone isolated from invasive harmful brown seaweed sargassum horneri protects MH-S mouse lung cells from urban particulate matter-induced inflammation | Asanka Sanjeewa, K.K., Kim, H.-S., Lee, H.-G., (…), Kim, J.-I., Jeon, Y.-J. | 2021 | Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11(22), art. no. 10929. |
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| Mechanistic insight into apoptotic induction in human rhabdomyosarcoma and breast adenocarcinoma cells by chnoospora minima: A sri lankan brown seaweed | Gunathilaka, T.L., Dilrangi, K.H., Ranasinghe, P., Samarakoon, K.W., Peiris, L.D.C. | 2021 | Pharmaceuticals, 14(11), art. no. 1154. |
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| Regional variation in dengue virus serotypes in sri lanka and its clinical and epidemiological relevance | Jayadas, T.T.P., Kumanan, T., Gomes, L., (…), Ramasamy, R., Surendran, S.N. | 2021 | Diagnostics, 11(11), art. no. 2084. |
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| Development of starch-based materials using current modification techniques and their applications: A review | Amaraweera, S.M., Gunathilake, C., Gunawardene, O.H.P., (…), Kulatunga, A.K., Manipura, A. | 2021 | Molecules, 26(22), art. no. 6880. |
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| In vitro and in vivo photoprotective effects of (-)-loliode isolated from the brown seaweed, sargassum horneri | Wang, L., Kim, H.-S., Je, J.-G., (…), Yeo, I.-K., Jeon, Y.-J. | 2021 | Molecules, 26(22), art. no. 6898. |
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| Fast and high adsorption of cadmium ions from aqueous solutions by acid-activated and pyrolyzed coconut coir | Ekanayake, B.P.K., Darshi Tharika, H.E., Chandani Perera, A.D.L., Kottegoda, N. | 2021 | Desalination and Water Treatment, 236, pp. 99-107. |
| Deepfakes Detection Methods: A Literature Survey | Weerawardana, M.C., Fernando, T.G.I. | 2021 | 2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, ICIAfS 2021, pp. 76-81. |
| A Preliminary Study on the Switching Ripple of Supercapacitor-Assisted Low-Dropout Regulator | Subasinghage, K., Gunawardane, K., Kularatna, N. | 2021 | 2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, ICIAfS 2021, pp. 530-535. |
| Bio-Inspired Aircraft Wing Modification Analysis in ANSYS Fluent | Fernando, V.N., Mudunkotuwa, D.Y. | 2021 | 2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, ICIAfS 2021, pp. 316-321. |
| Machine Learning Based Weather Prediction Model for Short Term Weather Prediction in Sri Lanka | Hennayake, K.M.S.A., DInalankara, R., Mudunkotuwa, D.Y. | 2021 | 2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, ICIAfS 2021, pp. 299-304. |
| A Novel Modular Segment Design for a Snake-like Robotic Manipulator | Wijesinghe, C., Dasanayake, N., Jayasingha, J., (…), Sampath, P., Wijethunge, A. | 2021 | 2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, ICIAfS 2021, pp. 452-457. |
| Violence Detection of Sinhala Image Posts with Autoencoders | DIkwatta, U., Fernando, T.G.I. | 2021 | 2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, ICIAfS 2021, pp. 275-280. |
| Ultra Reliable Communication in Rician/Rayleigh Fading Environment using Type-I ARQ | Fernando, S., Wijewardhana, U., Dharmaweera, N. | 2021 | 2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, ICIAfS 2021, pp. 209-213. |
| Novel conventional and modular LSF wall panels with improved fire performance | Perera, D., Poologanathan, K., Gillie, M., (…), Upasiri, I.R., Rajanayagam, H. | 2021 | Journal of Building Engineering, art. no. 103612. |
| Antimicrobial activity of a combination of three natural plant extracts and development of a herbal soap | Wijayawardhana, N., Cooray, D., Jayasuriya, B., (…), Meedin, F., Arawwawala, M. | 2021 | Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia, 48(6), pp. 523-534. |
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| Functional and antiglycation properties of cow milk set yogurt enriched with Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L. flower extract | Amadarshanie, D.B.T., Gunathilaka, T.L., Silva, R.M., Navaratne, S.B., Peiris, L.D.C. | 2022 | LWT, 154, art. no. 112910. |
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| Sewage sludge-derived biochar for the adsorptive removal of wastewater pollutants: A critical review | Rangabhashiyam, S., Lins, P.V.D.S., Oliveira, L.M.T.D.M., (…), Rajapaksha, A.U., Meili, L. | 2022 | Environmental Pollution, 293, art. no. 118581. |
| Anti-inflammatory mechanisms of fucoidans to treat inflammatory diseases: A review | Asanka Sanjeewa, K.K., Herath, K.H.I.N.M., Yang, H.-W., Choi, C.S., Jeon, Y.-J. | 2021 | Marine Drugs, 19(12), art. no. 678. |
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| Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in the Colombo Municipality Region, Sri Lanka | Jeewandara, C., Guruge, D., Abyrathna, I.S., (…), Townsend, A., Malavige, G.N. | 2021 | Frontiers in Public Health, 9, art. no. 724398. |
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| Wood residues in the moratuwa woodworking industry cluster of Sri Lanka: Potential for sector synergies and value-added products | Himandi, S., Perera, P., Amarasekera, H., Rupasinghe, R., Vlosky, R.P. | 2021 | Forest Products Journal, 71(4), pp. 379-390. |
| The chemical role of natural substances used in Lauha Bhasma preparation process | Punchihewa, B.T., Prashantha, M.A.B., Godakumbura, P.I., Herapathdeniya, S.K.M.K. | 2021 | Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, art. no. 100412. |
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| National stakeholder preferences for next-generation rotavirus vaccines: Results from a six-country study | Price, J., Mooney, J., Bain, C., (…), Simpson, E., Hausdorff, W.P. | 2021 | Vaccine. |
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| Variation in Fish Abundance in Different Habitats of a Tropical Lagoon with an Attempt to Model the Effects of Physico-Chemical Parameters on Their Abundance | Rathnayake, S.W., Sirimanna, S.R., Dissanayake, C.T. | 2021 | Ocean Science Journal. |
| Sargachromenol isolated from Sargassum horneri inhibits particulate matter-induced inflammation in macrophages through toll-like receptor-mediated cell signaling pathways | Nagahawatta, D.P., Kim, H.-S., Jee, Y.-H., (…), Asanka Sanjeewa, K.K., Jeon, Y.-J. | 2022 | Marine Drugs, 20(1), art. no. 28. |
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| Thermal performance of LSF wall systems with vacuum insulation panels | Rajanayagam, H., Upasiri, I., Poologanathan, K., (…), Nagaratnam, B., Perera, D. | 2021 | Buildings, 11(12), art. no. 621. |
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| Potential food applications of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) and rapid screening methods of nutritional traits by spectroscopic platforms | Thilakarathna, R.C.N., Madhusankha, G.D.M.P., Navaratne, S.B. | 2021 | Journal of Food Science. |
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| Biochar amalgamation with clay: Enhanced performance for environmental remediation | Atugoda, T., Ashiq, A., Keerthanan, S., (…), Ramanayaka, S., Vithanage, M. | 2021 | Advances in Chemical Pollution, Environmental Management and Protection, 7, pp. 1-37. |
| Localized vibrations incorporated thickness assessment of cadaveric tympanic membranes using Doppler-optical coherence tomography | Lee, E., Jeon, D., Seong, D., (…), Jeon, M., Kim, J. | 2022 | Optics and Laser Technology, 148, art. no. 107778. |
| A systematic review on adsorptive removal of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solutions: Recent advances | Rajapaksha, A.U., Selvasembian, R., Ashiq, A., (…), Vithanage, M., Ok, Y.S. | 2022 | Science of the Total Environment, 809, art. no. 152055. |
| Diversity of microbial communities in hot springs of Sri Lanka as revealed by 16S rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing analysis | Sadeepa, D., Sirisena, K., Manage, P.M. | 2022 | Gene, 812, art. no. 146103. |
| Harnessing biofertilizer from human urine via chemogenic and biogenic routes: Synthesis, characterization and agronomic application | Biswas, J.K., Mondal, M., Majumdar, D., (…), Pant, D., Goel, R. | 2022 | Environmental Technology and Innovation, 25, art. no. 102152. |
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| MxyR of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Responds to Xylan; an Unusual Ligand for a MarR Family Transcriptional Regulator | Mauran, S., Perera, N.T., Perera, I.C. | 2021 | Molecular Biology, 55(6), pp. 870-883. |
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| Reassessment of contact restrictions and testing campaigns against COVID-19 via spatio-temporal modeling | Ganegoda, N.C., Wijaya, K.P., Páez Chávez, J., (…), Erandi, K.K.W.H., Amadi, M. | 2021 | Nonlinear Dynamics. |
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| Sustainable Practices Through Competitive Capabilities in the Apparel Industry: Sri Lankan Experience | Jayarathne, P.G.S.A., Sachithra, V., Dewasiri, N.J. | 2021 | FIIB Business Review. |
| Suitable Home Environment for Elderly People in Colombo, Sri Lanka | Ariyawansa, R.G., Perera, M.A.N.R., Priyanka, H.E.S. | 2021 | Journal of Aging and Environment. |
| In -vitro Biofilm Formation of Vaginal Isolates of Streptococcus agalactiae; Effect of pH and Culture Media | Dilrukshi, G.N., Kottahachchi, J., Dissanayake, T., (…), Medis, S., Fernando, N. | 2021 | Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 64, art. no. e21210151. |
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| Water sources and kidney function: investigating chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in a prospective study | Vlahos, P., Schensul, S.L., Anand, S., (…), Chandrajith, R., Nanayakkara, N. | 2021 | npj Clean Water, 4(1), art. no. 50. |
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| A relational lens to understand housing affordability in the 21st Century | Perera, U., Lee, P. | 2021 | Journal of Urban Management, 10(4), pp. 314-324. |
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| ‘EMI Is a war’ – Lecturers’ practices of, and insights into english medium instruction within the context of Sri Lankan higher education | Jayathilake, C., Hettiarachchi, S., Pereira, S.S. | 2021 | Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 12(6), pp. 864-874. |
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| Zinc-Doped Hydroxyapatite-Urea Nanoseed Coating as an Efficient Macro-Micro Plant Nutrient Delivery Agent | Abeywardana, L., De Silva, M., Sandaruwan, C., (…), Karunaratne, V., Kottegoda, N. | 2021 | ACS Agricultural Science and Technology, 1(3), pp. 230-239. |
| Serum Vitamin D Level and Risk of Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Case-Control Study | Liyanage, G., Kaneshapillai, A., Kanthasamy, S. | 2021 | Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases, 2021, art. no. 2157337. |
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