The National Science Foundation (NSF) organizes Science Research Projects Competition (SRPC) annually with the objective of promoting research culture among schools in the country.
The student who successfully completed their science research projects training among 89 projects initiated in August 2019 became eligible to participate the competition. Accordingly, 59 successful projects competed at the first round held on 09th January 2020 in the NSF Auditorium. The students presented their research through PowerPoint presentation in front of 7-member evaluation Panel representing well recognized scientists of different disciplines. Twenty- two projects were selected to participate 2nd round of the competition after completion of rigorous evaluation process.
The projects won the 1st round of the competition 2019
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School |
Project Title |
Teacher |
Names of students |
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1 |
Bandaranayake College, Gampaha |
A study of the reasons for the drop in student attendance in the science stream during the A/L studies |
Ms W.D.D.H. |
G.R. Kavindu Gamlath |
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2 |
Colombageara Maha Vidyalaya, |
Basic screening for the incidence of renal abnormalities among school students in Walawa basin: A pilot study |
Ms Pubudu Upeksha Ariyarathna |
A.P. Nandeesha Ranasinghe |
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3 |
Differences in serum markers of oxidative stress in well controlled and poorly controlled asthmatic children in Sri Lanka |
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Yenuli Fernando |
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4 |
Dutugemunu Central College, Buttala |
What to do with electronic waste |
Ms K.M.S. Thakshilanee |
D.A. Sachindu Nethmina |
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5 |
Hindu College, |
Relationship between the levels of fatty acids in the kernel of coconuts obtained from the Districts: Jaffna, Galle, Colombo and Batticaloa |
Mr. K. Gunasunthar |
K. Avaneesh |
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6 |
Harishchandra National School, Negombo |
Investigation of lipid lowering properties and possible toxic effects of tea prepared by Vernonia cinerea (Monarakudumbiya) on Wistar rat animal model |
Ms Nelka |
Kavindu Kusal |
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7 |
Harishchandra National School, Negombo |
Let’s reduce global warming through proper disposal of garbage |
Ms Nelka |
M.G.R. Sithmini Rathnayake |
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8 |
Humbaswalana Kanista Vidyalaya, Ruwanwella |
Antibacterial property of aqueous and methanolic extracts of Bauhinia racemosa leaves against selected Escherichia coli strains |
Ms. W.N. Jayawardhana |
M.L.D. Mohan Tharindu |
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9 |
Moradana Maha Vidyalaya, Kegalle |
How to reduce landslides and protect humans in high mountain areas |
Ms P.M.C.S. Samarakoon |
G. Ahinsa Tharushi Kumari |
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10 |
Musaeus College, Colombo 07 |
Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding refractive errors and factors associated with attitudes among parents of preschool children in selected preschools in the Colombo district |
Ms Anusha |
Risindi Peiris |
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11 |
Nalanda College, Colombo 10 |
Investigation of new nontoxic nanoclay in order to remove permanent hardness & heavy metals in water to decrease the distribution of CKDu patients in Sri Lanka |
Ms Upeksha |
K.A.P. de Silva |
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12 |
Nalanda College, Colombo 10 |
An investigation of the environmental impact of an efficient method of removing pollutants from soil |
Ms Upeksha Abeysekara |
M.H.M.S.N. Herath |
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13 |
Palannoruwa Central College, Horana |
Nutritional status, knowledge, attitudes, dietary habits, its relation to performance and effectiveness of an intervention among school children in Palannoruwa Central College, Horana |
Ms M.B.Y. Dissanayaka |
K.D. Manith Umayantha |
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14 |
Paddirippu M.M. Vidyalaya, Kaluwanchikudy |
Study thein-vitro litholytic activity ofPassiflora lourifolia on urinary stone |
Mr Selvarajah |
P. Harynath |
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15 |
Paddiruppu Madya Mahavidyalayam, |
Evaluation of antioxidant property of banana leaf extract - mediated green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles |
Mr Selvarajah |
N. Krunthikaran |
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16 |
Paddiruppu Madya Mahavidyalayam, |
Eugenia jambolanaseed extract -mediated green synthesis of iron oxide particles for fluoride removal in wastewater |
Mr Selvarajah |
S. Thusharakesh |
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17 |
Peramaduwa Vidyalaya, |
Formulation of fiber rich ready to eat canned product using of the jack fruit |
Mr D.M.S. Dasanayake |
B.M. Maneesha Gimhani |
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18 |
Polpithigama National School, Polpithigama |
Prevalence of Thalassemia disease vectors in Polpithigama area: A case study using Polpithigama National School Children |
Ms H.M.C. Hitinayake |
K.D.D. Kavindi Ranaveera |
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19 |
Polpithigama National School, Polpithigama |
Impact of public awareness on domestic electricity consumption |
Ms H.M.C. Hitinayake |
S.M. Imashi B. Samarakoon |
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20 |
Sally Ambal Maha Vidyalayam, Trincomalee |
Promote the learning ability of slow learning children through the practice ofSooriya Namaskara and Pranayama |
Mr A. Mugunthan |
V. Arthikeshan |
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21 |
Viharamahadevi Balika Vidyalaya, Kiribathgoda |
Evaluation of anticancer effects of Annona muricata fruit on human teratocarcinomal (NTERA-2) cancer stem like cells |
Ms N.S.S. Silva |
Y.G. Minsandi Methsani |
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22 |
Viharamahadevi Balika Vidyalaya, Kiribathgoda |
Study the corona effect to generate electricity for street lamps |
Ms S.R. Wickramasinghe |
P.S. Yashoda |