Maturity Detection of Scotch Bonnet Pepper (Capsicum chinense) using Image Processing

Proper classification of harvests is crucial to maximize crop yield, ensure high-quality exports, and optimize storage conditions. This study presents the development of a real-time image processing algorithm to detect the maturity stage of scotch bonnet peppers (Capsicum chinense) using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). The algorithm classifies the peppers into three stages: unripe, moderately ripe, …

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Technological Infrastructure for Remote Construction Works in Western Province of Sri Lanka

This study investigates the technological infrastructure required for remote construction projects in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, focusing on key areas such as transportation, communication, project management, monitoring and control, and safety and security. A mixed-methods approach was employed to collect data from 42 participants through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Key findings show that …

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Bio-Based Polyurethane Coatings

Bio-based polyurethane (PU) coatings are more sustainable compared with petroleum-based PU coatings because they can address the public concerns about the use of renewable resources and environmental impact. This review overviews the different categories of bio-based PU coatings: water-borne, solvent-less, powder, UV-curable, and hybrid coatings based on vegetable oils, lignocellulosic biomass, and carbohydrates. The development …

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Groundwater Flow Modelling in a Tributary Catchment of the Badulu Oya River, Sri Lanka

This study investigates the regional groundwater flow patterns in the Rambukpotha Oya micro-catchment within the Badulu Oya basin by integrating Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques with numerical groundwater flow modeling. Despite the lack of previous studies on the groundwater flow system in this micro-catchment, the research utilized existing data and information to build a comprehensive …

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Formulation & Shelf Life Evaluation of Avocado (Persea americana) Pulp Incorporated Instant Buttermilk Beverage

Buttermilk is a fermented dairy product that contains probiotics and avocado is a nutrient-rich fruit. The focus of this study was to develop a buttermilk beverage with Avocado pulp to increase consumer acceptability. Different concentrations (T1 = 0%, T2 = 10 %, T3 = 15%, and T4 = 20% w/w) of Avocado pulp were extracted …

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