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• Detils 

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• Organizing Committee 

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• Contents 

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• Abstract Index 

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• List of Reviewers 

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• Internal Organizing Committees 

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• Keynote Speech - Past Forward: A Cross-disciplinary Road to Sustainability 

  Halwathura, R.U. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)
• PhD Program Recommendation System: A Shiny App for Matching Applicants to University Requirements. 

  Thilan, A.W.L.P.; Kulasekara, S.R.T. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)

  The rising demand for graduate programs has created a need for a more efficient system to help potential students choose the right universities. This study presents the development of a PhD Program Recommendation System ...
• Tidal Energy Forecasting and Power Generation in Sri Lanka using ARIMA Fourier Models: A Case Study of Trincomalee. 

  Batuvita, R.R.; Jayetileke, H.L.; Hansani, K.G.P.; Jayathilaka, R.M.R.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)

  Sri Lanka is an island in the Indian Ocean and generates electricity from thermal power, hydropower, and other renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. The country is expected to achieve 70% electricity demand ...
• A Logistic Regression Approach for Breast Cancer Prediction in Sri Lanka 

  Kulasekara, S.M.D.K.A.; Prasangika, K.D.; Saravanamuttu, U.; Upul, P.D.S.H. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)

  Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among Sri Lankan women, with relatively low survival rates compared to developed countries. Over 3,000 new cases are diagnosed annually, according to the Sri Lanka National ...
• Evaluation of In-vitro Anti-bacterial and Blood Coagulation Effects in Leaves of Justicia gendarussa 

  Hasanka, M.A.T.; Silva, N.D.D.; Jayasinghe, M.; Napagoda, M.T.; Weerasinghe, N.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)

  As folklore medicine, leaves of Justicia gendarussa have been used for wound healing effects in several countries. Ethanolic extract of leaves of J. gendarussa had been examined in vitro for anti-microbial activities. This ...
• Acceptability of Long-acting Reversible Contraception Among Women in Childbearing-age: A Literature Review. 

  Sasky, I.M.F.; Subasinghe, H.W.A.S.; Wijesekera, K.A.K.D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)

  Modern contraceptive methods, mainly long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), are effective in reducing unwanted pregnancies while helping family planning. However, the adoption of LARCs is influenced by several ...
• Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards Rabies: A Cross-sectional Study at National Hospital Galle. 

  Ramanayake, R.M.T.M.; Amarasiri, A.M.S.S.; Kaushalya, R.H.; Peiris, H.H.; Samaraweera, B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)

  Rabies is a neglected tropical disease of poor and at-risk groups of the country who receive less community attention. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among the service beneficiaries of the rabies ...
• Insulin Self-administrating Practices Among Patients with Diabetes: A Cross-sectional Study in Sri Lanka. 

  Rasanjali, K.A.D.; Subasinghe, H.W.A.S.; Pathiraja, V.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)

  Majority of patients who are on insulin therapy do self-administration of their daily insulin doses subcutaneously. Proper insulin administration technique is crucial in delivery of the prescribed dose. This study aimed ...
• Effectiveness of Telemedicine Interventions on Improving Medication Adherence of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Review. 

  Uthdesha, T.P.G.A.; Subasinghe, H.W.A.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)

  Type 2 diabetes has been identified as one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. Effective management of diabetes relies heavily on adherence to medications. However, nonadherence remains a critical issue in ...
• Antidiabetic Activity of Bael Fruit Aqueous Extract Encapsulated Alginate Nanoformulation in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats. 

  De Silva, N.D.; Attanayake, A.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)

  Nanoencapsulated herbal extracts reveal novel prospects in the development of drug leads against diabetes mellitus. This study attempted to assess the antidiabetic effect of bael fruit aqueous extract encapsulated alginate ...
• Cognitive Impairment in Hip Fracture Patients in Southern, Sri Lanka. 

  Dias, H.; Rathnayake, N.; Abeygunasekara, T.; Lekamwasam, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)

  The prevalence of cognitive impairment (CI) increases with advancing age and it is a leading cause of falls and fractures among older adults. This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with CI among hip ...
• Investigation of Medication Storage Patterns in the Households of Allied Health Sciences Undergraduates of Sri Lanka. 

  Isurika, N.H.G.; Jayasinghe, M.; Subasinghe, S.; Karunanayaka, S.; De Silva, K.I.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)

  The potency and efficacy of medicines are affected by their storage conditions. Improper home storage could result in a shorter expiry than the package-indicated date. Several studies have reported immense malpractices in ...
• Challenges for the Importation of Biopharmaceutical Products in Sri Lanka. 

  Chathumini, M.A.M.; Jayasinghe, M.; Dissanayake, A.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-06-04)

  Biopharmaceuticals, which are derived from biological sources such as humans, animals, or microorganisms, include sugars, proteins, nucleic acids, and living cells or tissues. These products are highly specific and target ...

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