he main objective of this study was to examine the design, age, and per- formance of the ancient crucible steel furnaces found in the Yodhawewa archaeolog- ical site, Northern dry zone of Sri Lanka. An archaeological ...

Thumbikulama tank in the Bellankadawala cascade in the dry zone of Sri Lanka is among the most degraded, resulting in many social and environmental is- sues. Poor resilience to flood and drought conditions, alteration ...

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the main crops in Sri Lanka. Currently, rice farming in Sri Lanka is highly dependent on external inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides. However, many studies have revealed that ...

Minor Irrigation Systems (MISs) are administered by the Department of Agrarian Development, and primarily maintained by Farmer Organizations (FOs). Under a diminishing performance context of FOs, this study evaluates the ...

Water pollution due to industrial discharge is a critical environmental issue. These pollutants have detrimental effects on human health. This study primarily fo- cused on the synthesis of red clay-derived magnetite ...

The removal of Cobalt (II) ions from wastewater is of paramount im- portance due to its toxic effects on both the environment and human health. In this study, Fe3O4/MgO nanocomposites synthesized through the sol-gel ...

In Sri Lanka, the management of water resources and the establishment of sustainable socio-ecological systems face formidable challenges, exacerbated by cli- mate change and rapid urbanization. Effective community ...

Biological indicators including macro-invertebrates are more accepted monitoring tool to assess the aquatic bodies. Thondamanaru lagoon is experiencing loss of biodiversity in and around the lagoon. This study was conducted ...

In Kurunegala city, a vital link between agriculture and water has long been established through the utilization of water diverted from the Wilgoda anicut for irri- gation by paddy farmers. These farmers have informally ...

Over-tourism, a phenomenon characterized by excessive tourism pressure on a particular destination, has caused an ecological imbalance in Ella, that acts as a base for eco-tourism in Sri Lanka. Ella is a top tourist ...