E-Repository Kotelawala Defence University: Recent submissions
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Utilization of Institutional Repository of Kotelawala Defence University with Special Reference to Undergraduates of the Faculty of Law
(2024-09-06)The study explored the utilization of institutional repository (IR) among Law Undergraduates at Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), assessing awareness, purpose of use, pattern of access and perception of undergraduates ... -
Role Played by Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in the Prediction of Cardiovascular Risk
(2024-03-11)Introduction:The term “cardiovascular diseases” (CVDs) refers to any disease affecting the heart or blood vessels. CVDs are the most common cause of death worldwide and the most responsible reason for 10% of deaths ... -
The Role of Neutrophils, Lymphocytes and Monocytes in Ischemic Heart Disease: Friend or Foe?
(2024-04-25)schemic heart disease (IHD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. In recent years research has increasingly focused on the interplay between the white blood cells and the development ... -
Biochemical Insights and Clinical Applications of Ischemia-Modified Albumin in Ischemic Conditions
(2024-07-08)Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease is a significant global health threat, impacting millions annually. Over time, plaque buildup narrows the coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle and resulting in ... -
Phytochemical Testing Methodologies and Principles for Preliminary Screening/ Qualitative Testing
(2024-08-19)Plants are basically biosynthetic factories that contain various pathways that produce phytochemicals with the help of different parts of the cell while specialized cells or tissues hoard and use them as needed. Human ... -
Perceptions on Indigenous Medicine, First Aid and Treatment of Snakebite among Sri Lankan Farmers
(2024-04)Since snakebite is a serious public health concern in Asia, one of the most affected countries is Sri Lanka. The incidence, species variety, clinical symptoms, and management of snakebite in Asia, with a focus on Sri ... -
Book Review: Humanities and Social Sciences Education in Sri Lankan Universities: Past, Present and Future
(2023-11)This is an essay about the book “Humanities and Social Sciences Education in Sri Lankan Universities: Past, Present, and Future, Volume III: Premakumara de Silva... [et al.]— University Grants Commission, Government ... -
Religion and culture-related explanatory models of cancer and their association with wellbeing: a survey-based study in Sri Lanka
(2023-11)Health beliefs are recognized as being important in predicting disease-related variables. Among health beliefs, explanatory models are observed to be strongly held beliefs. The personal etiological framework of an ... -
Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Toronto Empathy Questionnaire to Sinhalese for Implementation among Nursing Students in Sri Lanka
(2023-11)The Toronto Empathy Questionnaire (TEQ) is a valuable tool for assessing empathy in nursing students. This study aimed to translate the 16-item TEQ into Sinhalese and cross-culturally adapt it to Sri Lanka. The process ... -
The Portrayal of Women in Contemporary Sinhala Newspaper Reporting
(2023-11)The portrayal of women in media has long been a subject of scholarly inquiry, with significant attention given to television, film, and advertising. This study on “The Portrayal of Women in Contemporary Sinhala Newspaper ... -
Integrating socio cultural theory and bloom’s taxonomy to overcome xenoglossophobia and anxiety in English language speaking in Sri Lankan undergraduates
(2024-07)The importance of knowing a second or a foreign language today has become a pivotal factor with regard to education, travel, trade, business, information, communication and most importantly to acquire a recognizable ...