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Signal to Noise Ratio Analysis for Potential versus Time of the Under-Utilized Fruit Plant Dovyalis hebecarpa (Ketambilla) Under the Stimulus of Moisture Supply
(2023-09)Ceylon gooseberry (Dovyalis hebecarpa or Ketambilla) is an under-utilized fruit crop in Sri Lanka. It produces a deep purple berry, that is rich in antioxidants, pigments and vitamins serving numerous medicinal and ... -
A Comprehensive Review of Salacia reticulata: Botanical, Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Insights
(2013-11-01)Salacia reticulata(HIPPOCRATEACEAE) is a large ligneous climber or scandent shrub held by Sri Lanka, the Andaman Islands, and south India. It is known as Kothala himbutu/Himbutu wel in Sinhalese and is ... -
Developing a Sulfur-based Antifungal Solution for Dermatophytosis and Assessment of its Antifungal Activity in-vitro against Microsporum canis – A Pilot Study from Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Dermatophystosis is a skin condition affecting the cosmetic appearance and the quality of life of people. This is caused by many species of dermatophytes, among them is Microsporum canis, a fungus in canine and feline ... -
The Impact of COVID-19 on Major Sectors in the Sri Lankan Economy
(2023-09)The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted both public health and the economy of Sri Lanka, leading to a prolonged economic recession. Enforcement of control measures, such as lockdowns and trade restrictions, adversely ... -
Stakeholders’ Perceptions on Adoption of Eco-friendly Technologies to Minimize Chemical Fertiliser Use in Paddy Farming
(2023-09)It is accepted that Eco-Friendly Technologies (EFTs) can be used to reduce the use of Chemical Fertilizers (CFs) significantly and to gain in economic, social, and environmental benefits. Thus this study was aimed to ... -
A Cross-Sectional Study to Determine the Association Between the Sleep Quality and Meal Patterns of Undergraduates of a Selected Educational Institute in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)A quality sleep is crucial for the academic performance, psychological wellbeing and overall health of undergraduates. Since nowadays unhealthy dietary habits such as skipping meals, snack overconsumption and nocturnal ... -
In-vitro Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Mixture against Common Microbial Strains Causing Urinary Tract Infections and Cytotoxicity Determination using Brine Shrimp Lethality Assay
(2023-09)In recent years antibiotic resistance has emerged as a global health concern. Ayurvedic and traditional medicine use plant based medications to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Aim of the study to detect the ... -
In-vitro Antibacterial Activity of Punica granatum Bark used as Ayurvedic Medicine in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The Punica granatum (Delum), which is utilized in Ayurvedic medicine, is one such widely used medicinal plant. Several parts of this plant have been used to treat several illnesses and Delum bark has been shown to contain ... -
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Selection of RNA Aptamers to Distinguish the V600E Mutation Status of BRAF Protein: A Potential in silico Approach
(2022-09)The valine to glutamate substitution at the 600th residue of B-type rapidly accelerated fibrosarcoma protein (BRAF V600E) is the most common mutation in the BRAF gene. Due to its high prevalence in a number of cancers, ... -
A Comparison of Classical Time Series Models and Machine Learning LSTM Model to Forecast Paddy Production in Sri Lanka
(2022-09)The most common & effective traditional methods of univariate time series forecasting are Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) family models and Exponential Smoothing family models. With the recent advancement ... -
Forecasting of Female Labor Force Participation Rate data with missing values imputation, Sri Lanka
(2022-09)Female Labour Force Participation Rate (Female LFPR) is defined as the proportion of the female labor force to the total working-age population. This study was based on the female LFPR quarterly data published by the ... -
Relationship between selected Anthropometric Parameters and 50m Freestyle Swimming Time in Teenage Swimmers
(2022-09)Swimming is an Olympic sport which is a very popular endurance development activity around the world. Anthropometry is one of the main factor that influences the swimming performance of teenagers. This study aimed to examine ... -
Evaluation of Sri Lankan Wild Fruits based on Free Radical Scavenging Activity, Polyphenolic Content and Cytotoxic Activity
(2022-09)The study of free radical chemistry has been of recent interest in the scientific community and represents an emerging paradigm in nutraceuticals and disease management. The objective is to incorporate phytochemicals into ... -
OMICS and other Advanced Technologies in Mycological Applications
(2023-07-19)Fungi play many roles in different ecosystems. The precise identification of fungi is important in different aspects. Historically, they were identified based on morphological characteristics, but technological advancements ... -
Clinicoepidemiological Characteristics of Vitiligo: A Descriptive Cross- Sectional Study
(2021-12-31)Vitiligo is a common dermatological disorder characterized by white patches of the skin.The main reason for this disease is the loss of functioning melanin and melanocytes. The objective of the study was to investigate ...