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Identification and Control of the Fungal Contaminants in Vitro Cultures of Heuchera hybrida (Coral Bells)

Udyana, A.D.I.; Kumara, G.D.K.; Dissanayake, M.L.M.C.; Weerasinghe, W.W. B.P.B (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Heuchera hybrida, also called "coral bells," is a versatile perennial with attractive foliage and bell-shaped flowers. To meet the increasing demand for commercial scale cultivation, tissue culture protocols have been ...
Impact Assessment of Clear-Cutting in a Pinus Plantation in the Nonpareil Area of Belihuloya, Sri Lanka

Ashen, J.P.R.; Jayalal, R.G.U.; Udayakumara, E.P.N.; Withana, N.R.P. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Clear-cutting can be recognized as an economical way of timber harvesting in terms of profit and time-saving. Simultaneously, the rapid change within any ecosystem caused by the removal of entire vegetation causes serious ...
Value Addition and Quality Evaluation of Pasta Formulated Using Chickpea (Cicer Arietinum) Flour

Rimaz, A.M.M.; Sajiwanie, J.W.A.; Lakshani, R.S.K. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Consumer awareness and commercial demand for healthy foods is increasing nowadays. And, also there is a good potential for pasta with higher nutritional value in Sri Lanka. The aim of this study was to formulate nutritionally ...
The Alvarado Score in Appendicitis: Can It Enable Antibiotic Therapy, Reducing the Need for Surgical Treatment?

De Silva, S.H.T.D.; Wijesinghe, H.M.M.K.; Jayathissa, B.A.C.M.; Sanduni, A.; Maduwanthi, P.K.D.J.; Goonewardene, I.M.R. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

This study aimed to evaluate the Alvarado Score (AS) in increasing the diagnostic accuracy of appendicitis and assess the possibility of antibiotic therapy, reducing the need for surgical treatment. A cross sectional ...
Association Between Alcohol Consumption and Trauma Incidents Among Patients Admitted to General Surgical and the Orthopedic Wards in the Teaching Hospital – Rathnapura.

Weeraman, N. H.; Jayasekara, D. J.; Balasuriya, D. M.; Ratnayaka, N.Y.S.; Madhuranga, D.; Dharmawardene, V. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Alcohol related injuries are a leading cause of hospital admissions. The objective of this study was to determine the association between alcohol use and trauma among patients admitted to general surgical wards and ...
Agricultural Drought Monitoring Using Multispectral Satellite Data: A Case Study of North Central Province in Sri Lanka

Saubhagya, I.A.B.; Ranasinghe, A.K.R.N.; Kalpana, P.V.U. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Agriculture is the main field of the economy that brings profit to Sri Lanka, and Sri Lanka is also considered as the grain storage of South Asia. Sri Lankan agriculture mainly depends on crops like paddy, tea, etc. ...
The Spatiotemporal Urban Expansion in Greater Kandy Development Area (GKDA)

Pilapitiya, P.G.D.; Uduporuwa, R.J.M.; Subasinghe, S.I.S. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

In recent decades, Kandy city—the central capital of Sri Lanka—has exhibited rapid urban growth. Until the late nineteenth century, the urban landscape of the city was limited to this narrow basin where the centre of the ...
Comparison of Accuracies Between Different Levels of PPP

Lakshan, W.H.; Munasinghe, D.S.; Karandana, C.A. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Precise point positioning can be considered as an alternative solution for the traditional GNSS positioning techniques with the use of a single GNSS receiver. Precise Point Positioning (PPP) has started to make positioning ...
Binding of Amoxicillin to Haemoglobin

Rasangani, A.W.P.; Perera, Namal; Wickramaratne, Nirmali M. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Haemoglobin is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. Because of the enormous molecular weight and the structure of haemoglobin, there could be a possibility that the drug will not be reversibly released ...
Microbiological Contamination of Mobile Phones and Mobile Phone Hygiene Practices Among Undergraduates of a Selected Higher Education Institute

Shazna, M.N.F.; Shashikala, H.G.K.; Wimalarathna, B.R.J.; Thilakaratne, U.B.M.P.M.; Ameer, M.I.; Perera, S.S.S.; Walpola, L.H.; Perera, P.D.V.M. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Mobile phones have been identified as a potential global public health risk for disease transmission. Recently, mobile phone manufacturers revised their user support guidelines and stated that the exterior surfaces of ...
Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens L.) Larvae Meal on Sensory Attributes of Broiler Chicken Meat

Ellawidana, E.W.D.M.; Mutucumarana, R.K.; Magamage, M.P.S.; Ruwandeepika, H.A.D. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

The price of crude protein (CP) sources like fishmeal used in the current poultry feed industry has been hastened. Hence, it is urged to trace cost-effective, alternative CP sources under the existing economic settings. ...
Impact of Covid 19 on Medical Students and Their Needs to Adjust to the New Normal: Students’ Perspectives on the Challenges, Coping Strategies, and Expected Support

Pathirana, S.; Dharmawardene, V.; Perera, R.; Gamlathge, N.; Jayasinghe, S.; Jayasinghe, D. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Medical students faced numerous challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their experiences in overcoming this unprecedented disaster will be useful for addressing similar incidents in the future. We studied students' ...
Molecular Evidence of Other Viral and Bacterial Pathogens Associated with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in SARS Cov-2 Suspected Patients in District Rathnapura in Sri Lanka.

Madhushanka, L.W.N.; Lakshman, G.V.C.P.; Sameera, A.W.G.M.; Dharmaratne, A.W.N.U.; Samaranayake, W.A.M.P; Wageesha, N.D.A. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Acute respiratory tract infection (RTI) is the most widespread type of acute infection in adults and children and causes significant mortality and morbidity worldwide. However, aetiology remains underdetermined in more ...
Metabolic Stress Triggers CD36 Activity in Tumour Initiation in Oral Submucous Fibrosis

Perera, Sumeth M. W.; Siriwardena, Samadara; Jayasinghe, Ruwan (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Metabolic stress at the cellular and organismal level may play a significant role in oncogenesis. Lipid-dependent metabolic stress in the extracellular matrix (ECM) has been linked with tumour initiation and metastasis. ...
Psychological Distress Among Medical Students During the COVID 19 Pandemic: A Quantitative Study

Dharmawardene, V.; Pathirana, S.; Jayasinghe, D.; Jayasinghe, S.; Gamlathge, N.; Perera, R.A.R.; Rathnayake, R.M.K.T. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Medical students had to cope with numerous challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Such challenges are known to result in significant psychological distress and psychiatric disorder. We conducted a quantitative study ...
Identification of Hypnale Zara (Hump-nosed Pit Viper) Using the Nuchal Colour Bands

Rathnayaka, R.M.M.K.N.; Ranathunga, P.E.A.N.; Rajapakshe, R.P.V.J.; Wickramasinghe, W.D.S.J (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Hump-nosed pit vipers (HNV) of the genus Hypnale are medically important because they are the commonest cause of venomous snakebites in Sri Lanka. There are three species of HNV, namely H. hypnale, H. zara and H. nepa ...
Cultural Adaptation and Validation of Sinhala Version of Spiritual Needs Assessment for Patients (S-SNAP) Questionnaire: Results of a Pilot Study

Ramadasa, G.U.; Silva, F.H.D.S.; Madushani, R.M.H.; Perera, G.L.S.N.; Lekamwasam, S. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Determining spiritual needs is an essential requirement of the holistic assessment of palliated cancer patients. This study presents the results of a pilot study performed during the validation of the Sinhala version of ...
Impact of Biofertilizer on the Growth of Winged Bean (Xanthosoma sagittifolium)

Lakmini, P.K.; DewappriyaI, D.S.D.; Yapa, P.I.; Bandara, R.; Senevirathne, W.S.M.; Magamage, M.P.S. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Soil phosphorus (P) loss from agricultural systems in Sri Lanka limits food production. Phosphorous is mainly removed from the soil with the harvested portion of the crop. Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) is one of the main ...
Effectiveness of Different Reproductive Hormones and Their Dosages on The Breeding of Ompok Ceylonensis (Butter Catfish) Under Captive Conditions

Mudalige, A.R.; Walpita, C.N.; Athauda, A.R.S.B.; Perera, S.J.; Jayasinghe, M.A. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Ompok ceylonensis is an endemic food fish distributed in the dry zone of Sri Lanka and has been a good protein source for rural fishing communities. Selective fishing pressure, habitat losses and many anthropogenic reasons ...
Titanium Dioxide Nanostructures Produced Using Geogenic Ilmenite for Photovoltaic Applications

Koswatta, A.C.W.W.M.N.P.; Sandanayaka, S.D.A.; Udawatta, C.P.; Koswattage, K.R.; Rathnayaka, R.M.K.T. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022-12-06)

Nano-structured materials have become a prominent research topic in recent years due to their numerous distinguishing characteristics. Among all the transition metal oxides, TiO2 is a compound of great importance due to ...

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