Nutritional Functional and Sensory Evaluation of Pizza Base Incorporated with Palmyrah Tuber Flour

Food Science October 11, 2025
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As an underutilized resource, Palmyrah tuber flour (PTF) shows potential to serve as a substitute for wheat flour (WF) in multiple food applications. This study investigated the effect of incorporating PTF into pizza base (PB) on its nutritional, functional, and sensory attributes. PB formulations were prepared with varying levels of PTF substituting WF, and the …

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Recent Progress in Using Nanotechnology to Improve Metal-Based Drugs

Industrial Engineering October 11, 2025
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Metallodrugs, which contain metal ions as active components, exhibit promising therapeutic effects compared to conventional organic drugs. This review explores various classes of metallodrugs, including platinum-, gold-, and ruthenium-based compounds, and their biomedical applications in treating cancer, bacterial, and inflammatory diseases. Despite their advantages, metallodrugs face challenges such as toxicity, selectivity, cost, and stability issues. …

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Energy Transition and Sustainability Challenges in Sri Lanka – A Policy Perspective

Industrial Engineering October 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s energy sector is undergoing a critical transformation as the nation aims to achieve carbon neutrality and enhance energy security amid growing demand and resource constraints. This paper explores the country’s energy transition from conventional fossil-based systems toward renewable and sustainable alternatives. It assesses the current energy mix, government policies, and strategic frameworks such …

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The Factors Affecting Female Labor Force Participation – Case Study of Sri Lanka

Information and Communication Technology October 11, 2025
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Female labor force participation (FLFP) is a key indicator of gender equality and economic development. Sri Lanka has made significant progress in gender equality, with high female literacy rates and educational attainment levels. However, FLFP in Sri Lanka remains low, at around 30–35% for the past two decades—well below the global average of 49.6%. The …

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Advances in Nanomaterials – Self Cleaning and Antibacterial Applications

Industrial Engineering October 11, 2025
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Nanomaterials have gained growing importance in modern science and technology due to their exceptional self-cleaning and antibacterial properties. This review explores recent advancements in nanotechnology, emphasizing the mechanisms behind these functionalities and their wide-ranging applications in medicine, construction, textiles, and environmental protection. Self-cleaning properties are mainly achieved through superhydrophobicity and photocatalysis, while antibacterial effects arise …

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