Research & Publications

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Shanuke, D.S., Marapana, R.A.U.J., Hettiarachi, S. and Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B. (2025). Development of omega-3 fortified stirred yoghurt with enhanced sensory and oxidative qualities through the addition of fish oil nanoemulsion and fruits. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1093/ijfood/vvae034.

Abstracts / Extended Abstracts (National & International)
  1. Bambaranda, B.V.A.S.M., Wijethunga, H.N.S., Shanuke, D.S., Silva, A.P.R. and Egodaugana, K.P.U.T., 2024. Effect of water quality on distribution of Cryptocoryne walkeri in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Hybrid Conference on Aquaculture Sustainability 2024, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 24–26 July 2024, pp.64–65.
  2. Senaweera, Y.T., Darmasiri, N.H., Shanuke, D.S., Molagoda, M.N., Ranasinghe, P., Jayasooriya, P.T. and Samarakoon, K.W., 2024. Antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory and GC-MS profile analysis of Schleichera oleosa (kone). Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress (PGIS), University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1–2 November 2024, Vol.11, p.162.
  3. Fathayee, F.M., Arafath, M.L.M.Y., Shanuke, D.S., Kandanpitiye, M.S. and Ranasinghe, P., 2024. Optimization of suitable solvent mixture and swallowing time for the development of liposomes with thin film hydration technique. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Agriculture and Life Sciences, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka, 24–25 July 2024.
  4. Shanuke, D.S., Marapana, R.A.U.J., Hettiarachi, S. and Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B., 2022. Physiochemical properties and oxidative stability of freeze-dried microencapsulated fish oil combined with tapioca, maltodextrin and milk protein concentrate. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka, 28–29 July 2022, p.172.
  5. Shanuke, D.S., Marapana, R.A.U.J., Hettiarachi, S. and Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B., 2022. Oxidative stability and organoleptic properties of omega-3 fish oil fortified and soursop (Annona muricata) incorporated stirred yoghurt. Proceedings of the International Conference on Food Research, Development and Applications, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, 15 February 2022, p.57.
  6. Shanuke, D.S., Marapana, R.A.U.J., Hettiarachi, S. and Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B., 2022. Effect of natural plant extracts from Plectranthus amboinicus, Moringa oleifera and Ocimum sanctum Linn in inhibiting the oxidation of fish oil. Chemistry in Sri Lanka, 39(1), p.40.
  7. Shanuke, D.S., Marapana, R.A.U.J., Hettiarachi, S. and Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B., 2021. Development of omega-3 fish oil fortified functional stirred yoghurt by incorporating Annona muricata (soursop). Proceedings of the International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka, 1–2 July 2021, p.213.
  8. Wijethunga, H.N.S., Shanika, A.G.A., Shanuke, D.S., Muhandiram, B.N.J. and Malshani, P.K.T., 2021. Preliminary study on macroalgae diversity along the Barberyn Reef, Beruwala of Sri Lanka during South East monsoon period. Proceedings of the Sixth National Symposium on Marine Environment 2020/2021, Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  9. Gayathry, L.D., Silva, A.P.R., Shanuke, D.S., Wijethunga, H.N.S., Egodauyana, K.P.U.T., Dharmakeerthi, T.N., Jayarathna, W.N.D.S. and Bambaranda, B.V.A.S.M., 2020. Preliminary study on potentials of seaweed culture as an alternative livelihood for small scale fishing community in southern coast of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka, 29–30 July 2020, p.106.
  10. Egodauayana, K.P.U.T., Silva, A.P.R., Gayathry, L.D., Jayarathna, W.N.D.S., Wijethunga, H.N.S., Shanuke, D.S., Tsusaka, T.W. and Bambaranda, B.V.A.S.M., 2020. Uses and awareness about freshwater plant species in Uva Province, Sri Lanka – a preliminary study. Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, 29–30 July 2020, p.133.
  11. Wijethunga, H.N.S., Silva, A.P.R., Shanuke, D.S., Abeygunawardana, A.P., Senevirathna, J.D.M., Bambaranda, B.V.A.S.M., Thushari, G.G.N. and Liyanage, N.P.P., 2020. Assessment of macroalgae diversity along the economically important southern coastal zone of Sri Lanka during North East (NE) monsoon period. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka, 29–30 July 2020, p.227.
  12. Shanuke, D.S., Coswatte, A.C.W.W.M.C.L.K. and Jayamanne, S.C., 2019. A study on the potential of extracting roe oil from Thunnus albacares, Katsuwonus pelamis, Canthidermis maculata and Lepidocybium flavobrunneum. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka, 7–9 February 2019, p.10.
  13. Shanuke, D.S., Coswatte, A.C.W.W.M.C.L.K. and Jayamanne, S.C., 2019. Changes of roe fatty acid composition along with maturity stages of selected marine fin fish species. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium of the Ocean University of Sri Lanka, Crow Island, Colombo 15, 23 December 2019, p.17.
  14. Coswatte, A.C.W.W.M.C.L.K., Shanuke, D.S. and Jayamanne, S.C., 2019. Effect of roe oil of selected marine fish species on colour enhancement and growth of platy (Xiphophorus maculatus). 6th International Research Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture (ICFA), Bangkok, Thailand, 23–24 August 2019, p.15.