Vavuniya Journal of Science is now available on Sri Lankan Journals Online (SLJOL).   https://vjsci.sljol.info/

The Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, is delighted to launch the first issue of volume two of the Vavuniya Journal of Science.

All researchers, academics, scholars, postgraduates, and undergraduates are invited to submit research articles or review papers that match the scope of the Vavuniya Journal of Science to the upcoming issues.

The Vavuniya Journal of Science is a biannual journal publication. However, this journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle of making research freely available to the public and supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. No Article Processing Charge (APC) or page fees will be charged from the authors.  

*The image on the front cover is a view of the pond near the University of Vavuniya at sunset.
Photo credits: Mr. Dinith Sithunaash

Volume 2 – Issue 1- 2023

List of Articles


A review on tyrosinase inhibition potential of plant extracts for skin whitening
E.M.T.A. Ekanayaka and W.S De Silva


Land Evaluation and Crop Suitability Analysis – A Case Study on Karachchi Divisional Secretariat, Kilinochchi District, Sri Lanka
Amarasingam Aginthini, E.P.N. Udayakumara, S. J. Arasakesary and Kuhaneswaran Banujan


An Actuarial Comparison of Loss-Ratio-Bornhuetter-Ferguson and Classical Chain Ladder Techniques in Insurance Loss Reserving: A Computational Approach
Ogungbenle Gbenga Michael


Regular and Normal Spaces for certain Generalized Open Sets in Ideal Topological Spaces
Maheshwaran Rajitha and Panchadcharam Elango


Solar energy as a sustainable source of energy for industrial applications in Sri Lanka: a conceptual mini-review
Nadarajah Kannan and Thusalini Asharp