BMS | Journal

Journal Of Applied Learning

Volume 1 Issue 1 – July 2023 (full issue)

Contributions of a weed; Microwave assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using morning glory (Ipomoea spp.) for the assessment of its antioxidant, antibacterial and photocatalytic activity.

Ramlah Mohamed Kamal and Mathivathani Kandiah

Pages 1 – 9

Effects of Rubber Sawdust and Paper waste as Substrates for Cultivating American Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus): Their Influence on Nutrient Composition, Bioactive Compound Levels and Antioxidant Capacity.

Afrah Mohideen, Ominda Perera and Geethika S. G. Liyanage

Pages 10 – 20

Determination of the Acid Tolerance in Lactobacillus Isolated from Yogurt.

Singappuly Arachchillage Senurie Maria Seneviratne, Punsisi Rasara Weerasooriya and Daniel George

Pages 21 – 29

Determination of the antibacterial, antioxidant and photocatalytic activity of AgNPs green synthesized using extracts of 5 species of the Diospyros genus.

Venuja Jayawardena and Mathivathani Kandiah

Pages 30 – 45

Detection and determination of effect of antimicrobial efficacy of Cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum) and Indian marigold flower (Calendula officinalis) against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.

Thaveesha Navamini Abeysin Wijenayake, Upeka Bandaranayake and Madhusiya Kanagaraju

Pages 46 – 56

Protein-ligand docking study for the identification of plant-based ligands and their binding sites against Alzheimer’s disease.

Jamana Jafar, Heshani Mudalige and Ominda Perera

Pages 57 – 72

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Oryza sativa leaves extract and analysis of antioxidant property.

Thisuri Hasara, Maryam Abdul Salam, and Mathivathani Kandiah

Pages 73 – 83

Screening for antimicrobial activity of Coriandrum sativumagainst potential enteric pathogens.

M.A.Nethmini Sashika and Fahad Rismy

Pages 84 – 89

One pot Biological Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Dracaena Plant Leaf Varieties and assessing their Antioxidant, Photocatalytic, Antimicrobial Properties, and Melamine Adulteration.

Sachindya Linoli Bandaranayake, Ominda Perera and Mathivathani Kandiah

Pages 90 – 108

Green synthesis, antiox idant, antibacterial and photocatalytic activity of Ixora coccinea flower extract mediated silver nanoparticle.

Michila Fernando, Maryam Abdul Salam and Mathivathani Kandiah

Pages 109 – 121

Determination of Enterobacteriaceae (Escherichia coli, Salmonella) and Vibrio cholerae in (Centella asiatica (Gotukola) samples.

Debaradura Jayani Lakshani Silva and Supeshala Kothalwala

Pages 122 – 130

Plant mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles using five different Lantana leaf extract and assessing their antioxidant, antibacterial and photocatalytic properties.

Kiruthikaa Panneerselvam and Mathivathani Kandiah

Pages 131 – 144

Determination of complex dye decolourization level by fungi.

Erandi Rathnayake Weerakoon and H. H. K. Achala

Pages 145 – 150

Surviving in the Creative Industry – Analysis of Innovation, Challenges, and Opportunities Faced by Small Art and Craft Enterprises in Sri Lanka

Fathimath Hafsa, Khwaja Abdul-Cader and Mariyam Azam

Pages 151 – 161

A Thematic Analysis: Influence of Consumer Ethnocentrism on Consumer Purchase Intention of Recession-bound Sri Lankan Millennials in the Food Industry

Maryam Haniffa, Khwaja Abdul-Cader and Mariyam Azam

Pages 162- 171

The impact of Metaverse Virtual Reality towards Improving Customer Engagement: A Study Based on Online Shopping Clothing Businesses in the Clothing Industry of Sri Lanka

Ruth Mendis, Khwaja Abdul-Cader and Mariyam Azam

Pages 172- 181

Impact of Digitalisation on Consumer Awareness of a SME Mobile Enterprise

Lakshan Weragoda, Khwaja Abdul-Cader and Mariyam Azam

Pages 182- 195

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Airline Cabin Crew Motivation

Theja Jayawardana and Khwaja Abdul-Cader

Pages 196- 203

The Impact of Transformational Leadership on Remotely Working Employees’ Motivation

Nirmal De Alwis and Khwaja Abdul-Cader

Pages 204- 213