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The strategic importance of sigiriya as a kingdom
(2024-06)Sigiriya, an ancient kingdom, demonstrates considerable strategic significance, as evidenced by the technological and military strategies employed during its reign. A closer examination of the tactics used in Sigiriya ... -
Stability-instability paradox in nuclear south asia
(2024-06)South Asia has its unique security characteristics, and the emerging complexities of nuclear South Asia has created an environment more difficult to be understood. India and Pakistan are two countries that possess nuclear ... -
A guest talk on 'understanding national security reforms in India’
(2024-12)On the day of 05th November 2024, Nitin A. Gokhale who served in many ways as an expert and a consultant on Indian National Security was invited to deliver a speech on ‘Understanding National Security Reforms in India’. ... -
Rise of Chinese 5G technology competitiveness and global trends: implication Sri lanka’s national security
(2024-06)In the recent times, China has gained remarkable competitive advantage when it comes to the development of 5G technology. Chinese companies seem to dominate emerging the 5G technology market in the world. Highlighting ... -
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In silico investigation of potential inhibitor molecules against caseinolytic peptidase B (ClpB) protein
(2024-09-27)Proteins are the most versatile and intricately structured macromolecules among all biologically active systems. Molecular chaperones are distinct proteins that have evolved within cells to facilitate protein folding and ... -
Isolation of ClpB & DnaK bi-chaperones from obligate pathogen Anaplasma phagocytophilum as future therapeutic targets
(2025-04-27)Anaplasma phagocytophilum is an obligate intracellular pathogen that causes Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA). Genetic manipulation of obligate intracellular pathogens is extremely difficult, as these organisms possess ... -
The Diabetes Care Cascade in Sri Lanka: An Analysis of Losses, Disparities, and Opportunities for Improved Health System Outcomes
(2025-06)Sri Lanka has one of the highest prevalence rates of diabetes, and improving diabetes control is a national priority. The care cascade framework, a tool for evaluating diabetes control and identifying system gaps, has ... -
Comprehensive review on growth hormone (GH) mutations and sequence variants in children with growth hormone deficiency
(2025-04-19)Growth hormone (GH) is a vital peptide hormone respon sible for regulating growth, development and numerous metabolic functions in humans and other vertebrates. Comprising 190 amino acids, GH is synthesized and secreted ... -
Women's Participation in Sri Lanka's Blue Economy: An Exploration of the Influence of Socio-Economic Factors
(2025-01)The purpose of this paper was to examine the effect of socio-economic factors on women’s engagement in the blue economy of Sri Lanka, an important sector with low female representation and limited empirical studies. ... -
Reflections on transfemoral TAVI in dextrocardia with severe aortic regurgitation: Navigating anatomical complexity, off-label innovation, and future directions
(2025-06)This reflective article explores the first reported case in literature of a transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in a dextrocardiac patient with severe aortic regurgitation (AR), left-sided superior ... -
Exploring the Rich Diversity of 24 Unique Yam Varieties in Sri Lanka
(2025-02-10)This study explores the diverse varieties of yams cultivated and consumed in Sri Lanka, focusing on their distinct characteristics, nutritional value, and culinary applications. Yams such as Kaha Gahala, Kukulu Ala, Katu ... -
Retention and fracture of a hydrophilic radial artery sheath due to severe spasm
(2012)Worldwide, there is increasing interest in transradial intervention, as it appears safer, more cost-effective and is the preferred access route for patients over transfemoral intervention. The favorable neuroanatomical ...