Environmentally Friendly Construction Waste Management Method to Sri Lanka

Construction waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in Sri Lanka. As a developing country construction waste generation is higher than in developed countries. The construction industry will rise and develop with time despite the county’s current economic crisis. Most of the time construction wastes end up in landfills or in an illegal …

Environmentally Friendly Construction Waste Management Method to Sri LankaRead More

Factors Affecting Construction Labour Efficiency in Sri Lanka

The construction industry faces significant labor productivity problems, mostly in developing countries. It is well understood, that the construction industry deals with a variety of workforce issues daily and undergoes external and internal influences such as inflation, experience, and skill of labor, material availability in the market, and an unstable economy, indicating a growing focus …

Factors Affecting Construction Labour Efficiency in Sri LankaRead More

Enhancing Ergonomics in University Environments: Identifying, Addressing, and Mitigating Hazards for Optimal Health and Productivity

This paper contains ergonomic hazards and risks affecting both university staff and students by conducting a comprehensive case study within a university premise. The study employs a systematic approach, direct observations, and assessments of workspace design, furniture, and equipment usage. The focus is understanding posture-related discomfort and musculoskeletal issues in the university environment. The findings …

Enhancing Ergonomics in University Environments: Identifying, Addressing, and Mitigating Hazards for Optimal Health and ProductivityRead More

An overview of raw materials to produce eco-friendly and biodegradable polyurethanes

This review highlights a critical concern in the manufacturing of polyurethane, which traditionally relies on substantial quantities of petroleum-derived materials. With the increasing awareness of environmental sustainability and the need for materials that minimize harm to the environment, researchers have been exploring bio-based raw materials as alternatives for synthesizing polyurethane. The focus on bio-based raw …

An overview of raw materials to produce eco-friendly and biodegradable polyurethanesRead More

Occurrence and partial characterization of serine protease inhibitors in the bark extract of some medicinal plants in Sri Lanka

Protease inhibitors play a vital role concerning proteases. Serine proteases are responsible for a variety of physiological processes and pathological conditions. Therefore, recently interest in protease inhibitors has increased, especially from natural sources such as plants. This study aimed at the identification of a potential candidate plant, the development of an assay procedure to detect …

Occurrence and partial characterization of serine protease inhibitors in the bark extract of some medicinal plants in Sri LankaRead More