International Symposium 2018 EMERGING TRENDS IN EDUCATION AND LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE which covers the theme of ‘Re-Engineering Libraries to Align with Transitioning Educational & Technological Paradigms’
Dissanayaka, D.M.T.G; Bawatharani, R(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
Solar drying is a commonly used drying method. However, it has limitations such as dependency on weather conditions and uneven drying thus causing postharvest losses. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to design ...
Samarawickrama1, I.G.K.J.; Tharminath2, N.; Yathusa1, R.; Niroash, G.; Sugirtharan, M.(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
This study investigates the effects of various mulching materials under drip irrigation on the
growth and yield performance of yard-long beans (Vigna unguiculata) cultivated under a
drip irrigation system, employing a ...
Kavithanjali, U; Delina, P.J.E(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
Climate change emerges as a severe threat, particularly affecting South Asia's agriculture, including Sri Lanka. Variations in rainfall pose a tangible risk, impacting crop yield and water management in a significant manner. ...
Silva1, A.H.A.T.E. De; Gnanavelrajah1, N.; Ketheesan, B.; Kajeevan, K.; Rivenderan, M.(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
The necessity for natural or biological fertilizers instead of synthetic fertilizers arises from
the growing demand for food and awareness of environmental pollution due to inorganic
fertilizers. In order to increase ...
Jayathilaka, D.D.S.N.; Premanandarajah, P.(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
Nutrient leaching is a phenomenon, where essential elements that important for the plant
growth are lost from the soil with percolating water through the soil profile. Sandy regosols
are characterized by inadequate water ...
Patabandi, O.P.V.H; Edirisinghe, J.C(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
The COVID pandemic and subsequent economic crisis have increased food prices extensively in Sri Lanka and hence has been noted as a country with one of the highest food inflations in the world. This has dire effects on the ...
Thevasena, V; Thivahary, G(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
Banana, an ancient fruit, has evolved into one of the world's most widely cultivated, traded, and consumed fruits. Its popularity is particularly noteworthy in Sri Lanka, where it is the most widely grown and consumed ...
Dilini Jayaweera1, Dhanushka; Kuganathan2, Sivashanthini; Gunawickrama3, K.B. Suneetha; Evenset4, Anita(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
Increasing contaminants such as heavy metals in seafood represent a concern for food safety.
Therefore, measurement of Cd levels in edible tissues may help adopt a selective
consumption that diminishes health risks. This ...
Anthony, C.J.M; Thivahary, G; Divyapratha, G(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
Coconut is a major plantation product in Sri Lanka. Every district grows coconut, and the coconut triangle spanning the districts of Kurunegala, Puttalam, and Gampaha accounting for about 55% of the total area planted to ...
Weerasingha, W.K.A.K.H.; Premakumar, K.(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
The study aimed to create a viable alternative to dairy-based condensed milk using chickpea
milk and sesame milk. Chickpeas are a wise food option because of their health-promoting
elements, consumption of chickpeas ...
Abeywickrama, L.M; Siriwardena, B.P; Sandika, A.L; Vidanapathirana, N.P(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
The use of technology in education has resulted in diverse learning modalities, with blended learning gaining popularity in academic settings. Perceived usefulness refers to people's perceptions of how valuable a specific ...
Shireen, M.F.R.; Premakumar, K.(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
Paneer is produced through the coagulation of milk using heat and acid. Coconut milk has
several nutritional benefits and is a superior source of a number of crucial components
(vitamins). The objective of this study is ...
Jayathilaka, C.Y; Premakumar, K.(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
This research explores the development and quality assessment of a beverage using date seed
powder as a caffeine-free alternative to traditional coffee. The production process involves
the extraction of date seed powder ...
Hamsayini1, T.; Gunathilake2, Champathi; Jemziya2, M.B. Fathima(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
The present study intended to design a healthy bar enhanced with rice flakes and moringa
leaf powder. Formulations were created using the ratio based on a preliminary trial of
moringa leaf powder and rice flakes T1 (0:35), ...
Fernando, W.L.V; Thivahary, G(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
Fish is a primary source of animal protein among the Sri Lankan citizens. Sources of fish protein can be wild-caught or farmed. The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) define the term aquaculture as the farming of ...
Akshana, A.F.N; Thivahary, G(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
Fast food is among the most consumed and well-liked food in Sri Lanka. Globalization and modernization have shaped Sri Lanka's fast food business, and we can observe that consumers are shifting from eating at home to ...
Perera, K.D.W.; Amuthenie, S.(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
This study investigated the quality parameters of cookies made from the composite flour of
wheat (Triticum aestivum), pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima), and olu (Nymphaea pubescens
Wild) seeds in different ratios were used for ...
Mithushan, P.; Liyinthan, V.; Vahaful Nisath, M. F.; Pagthinathan, M.(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding different levels of Jamun (Syzygium cumini)
fruit pulp into the stirred yoghurt as a source of antioxidants. The most suitable concentration
of Jamun pulp was determined ...
Prasannath, Vanitha(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in Sri Lanka's economy, significantly contributing to the nation's overall economic output. Several scholarly investigations have highlighted challenges in the agricultural ...
Vahaful Nisath, M.F.; Pagthinathan, M.; De Silva, S.T.D.; Mithushan, P.(Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024-03-06)
In recent year, the demand for chicken meat is rising quickly. Spent hen meat could be used
to meet consumer demand. However, spent hen meat is low in physicochemical and
organoleptic properties. Therefore, the laboratory ...