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Current IssueDecember 2025

The Journal of the National Science Foundation (JNSF) was first published in 1972 and releases its 50th Volume this year (2022). The JNSF was the first and only Sri Lankan Journal to be indexed in the Clarivate Analytics Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and it has been able to maintain its position in the SCIE for 14 consecutive years. This multidisciplinary Journal publishes the results of research in all aspects of Science and Technology quarterly in March, June, September and December issues under Research, Review, Research communication and Correspondence categories.
ISSN Print :- 1391-4588
ISSN Online :- 2362-0161
Contents
Editorial

Symbiosis between science and technology
A. Abeysekara
https://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jnsfsr.v53i4.12938
Correspondence
Public support for science might worsen policy
B. V. E. Hyde
https://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jnsfsr.v53i4.12921
Research Articles

A technique for extracting gravity anomalies originating from sediments deposited on folded oceanic crust
D. A. Tantrigoda, M. M. P. M. Fernando, S.A. Samaranayake
https://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jnsfsr.v53i4.12668

An upper bound for star chromatic index of simple connected sub-cubic graphs and applications
C. L. R. Fernando, A. M. C. U. M. Athapattu
https://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jnsfsr.v53i4.12645

Use of near infrared spectroscopy for rapid and non-destructive identification of morphologically similar seeds of different paddy varieties [Oryza sativa L.]
K. W. Yasintha, B.M. Jinendra
https://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jnsfsr.v53i4.12124

Seasonal variation in crop yield and reduction of phytic acid content through soaking and germination of kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum L.) germplasm
C. Suneetha, M. Sukumar
https://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jnsfsr.v53i4.12570

Magnetic properties of body-centred cubic ferromagnetic thin films described by the fourth order perturbed Heisenberg Hamiltonian
M. S. M. Farhan, P. Samarasekara
https://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jnsfsr.v53i4.12405

Use of carbonised wood particles as filler replacement in hot mix asphalt
T. M. Rengarasu, N. Jegatheesan, Wasala M.K.R.T.W. Bandara
https://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jnsfsr.v53i4.12200

Ecological characterization of the 40-year-old regenerated rainforest patch in Olaboduwa-Kodigahakanda adds value in promoting forest-based nature tourism
W. A. P. U. Ruwanmalie, I. A. S. R. Ileperuma, S. M. W. Ranwala
https://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jnsfsr.v53i4.12614
Changes in crop productivity and the harvested area of rice grown in Sri Lanka over the last four decades (1979-2021) as affected by the season, district, and water management system
S. S. Wijesooriya, H. M. K. C. Nawarathna, S. S. Kumari, A. Sooriyarachchi, J. M. A. K. Jayaweera, C. Perera, L. D. B. Suriyagoda
https://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jnsfsr.v53i4.12748
Faecal indicator bacteria and microbial source tracking as tools for testing water quality and sources of contamination of Rawan-Oya tributary of the Mahaweli River, in Sri Lanka
G. K. Kapukotuwa, C. L. Abayasekara, K. C. Weerakoon, R. S. Rajakaruna
https://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jnsfsr.v53i4.12573
Chest anteroposterior diameter measurement: Comparison of ultrasonic and manual methods across different BMI categories
C. Muralidharan, M. C. Jobin Christ
https://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jnsfsr.v53i4.12659
A multidimensional study on Spotted Sardinella: Biometric, ecological, and heavy metal perspectives from Negombo, Sri Lanka
W.M.N.S. Wijesooriya, H.A.C.C. Perera, A.M.P.M. Abeysinghe, K.A.B.P. Perera
https://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jnsfsr.v53i4.12519
RESEARCH COMMUNICATION

First report of rubber circular leaf spot disease pathogen Colletotrichum siamense Prihastuti, L. Cai & K.D. Hyde in Cinnamomum zeylanicum blume in Sri Lanka
A. H. M. N. R. Aberathne, T. H. P. S. Fernando, E. A. D. D. Siriwardena
https://jnsfsl.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jnsfsr.v53i4.12583






