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18th Academic Sessions 2021: Recent submissions

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Heavy Metal Contents in Surface Sediments of Kalametiya Lagoon, Sri Lanka and Heavy Metal Uptake by Typha angustifolia L., A Wetland Sedge

Teimoory, H.; Kodikara, K.A.S.; De Silva, P.M.C.S.; Madarasinghe, S.K.; Ranasinghe, P.; Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Danee, M.; Dahdouh-Guebas, F.; Jayatissa, L.P. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Heavy metal pollution in aquatic ecosystem causes severe threats to all types of entities. Sediments act as a sink and a carrier of heavy metals in aquatic environment. Available data on heavy metal concentrations of ...
Preliminary Study on Phytochemical, Proximate and Physicochemical Parameters of the Yellow Variety of Cashew Apple (Anacardium occidentale) Grown in Giradurukotte Region, Sri Lanka

Bulugahapitiya, V.P.; Samarasekara, H.K.S. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Cashew apple is the seasonal, accessory fruit of Anacardium occidentale. Although kernel has a tremendous local and international market value, cashew apples get wasted in bulk due to high perishability, astringency, limited ...
Comparison of the Quantities of Selected Phytochemicals of the Leaves of Seven Guava Varieties in Sri Lanka

Kokilananthan, S.; Bulugahapitiya, V.P.; Gangabadage, C.S.; Manawadu, H. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Guava leaves contain various chemical constituents with significant pharmacological activities such as anticancer, antidiabetic, antimalerial, etc in humans. Eventhough, Sri Lanka is rich with many guava varieties including ...
RNA silencing suppressor protein of CaCV Triggers Hypersensitive Resistance Response in Capsicum; Candidate Avr Determinant

Widana Gamage, S.M.K.; Dietzgen, R.G. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Capsicum chlorosis orthotospovirus (CaCV) is an emerging pathogen of capsicum and chili crops in Australia and South-east Asia due to lack of resistant cultivars. In Australia, breeders are trying to incorporate CaCV ...
Effects of Phyllodes Extracts of Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. ex Benth. on Selected Weeds and Crop Species; Insight Towards a Bioherbicide Development

Gunathilaka, D.U.V.; Kodikara, K.A.S.; Ranasinghe, P.; Yapa, Y.M.A.L.W.; Jayatissa, L.P. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Acacia auriculiformis is an introduced/non-native plant species has caused deleterious effects on biodiversity; become one of the most noxious plant species in Sri Lanka. The study was aimed to investigate the phytotoxic ...
Effect of Water

Wickramasinghe, A.S.D.; Attanayake, A.P.; Kalansuriya, P. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Plant polyphenols and flavonoids are of great interest for the development of nutraceuticals targeting the management of chronic disease. Composition of the extraction solvent is an important determinant for the preparation ...
Gmelina arborea Roxb. Aqueous Extract Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles

Wadasinghe, R.R.; Kalansuriya, P.; Attanayake, A.P.; Bandara, B.M.R. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Decoctions prepared from the bark of Gmelina arborea have been employed in Sri Lankan traditional medicine as a remedy against diabetes mellitus. Encapsulation of bioactive secondary metabolites of G. arborea could enhance ...
Optimization of Encapsulation Efficiency of Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt Extract Encapsulated Nanoliposomes

Wickramasinghe, A.S.D.; Attanayake, A.P.; Kalansuriya, P. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Nanoliposomes are commonly used in the encapsulation and delivery of plant polyphenols. This technology offers an attractive strategy to address the limitations in bioavailability and stability of polyphenols. Leaves of ...
Use of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Sri Lanka; A Systematic Review

Lekamwasam, B.; Liyanage, P.L.G.C. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) practices are well-known in Sri Lanka. We performed a systematic review on the usage of TCAM among Sri Lankans since this has not been adequately evaluated. A ...
Association of Serum Vitamin D with Bone Turnover Markers, Trabecular Bone Score and Bone Mineral Density in A Group of Community Living Adult Women in Bope-Poddala MOH Area

Rathnayake, H.; Lekamwasam, S.; Wickramatilake, C.M.; De Zoysa, E.; Lenora, J. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Although hypovitaminosis D is prevalent in the community, its associations have not been studied in our country. This study investigated the association of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] with bone turnover markers, ...
High Prevalence of Community-Associated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections in patients admitted to District General Hospital-Matara

Kurukulasooriya, M.R.P.; Abeywarnaarachchi, D.P.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B.; Tillekeratne, L.G.; Bodinayake, C.K.; de Silva, A.D.; Nicholson, B.P.; Østbye, T.; Woods, C.W.; Nagahawatte, A. De.S. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) shows resistance to most commonly used antibiotics. MRSA can be classified as community-associated (CA) or healthcare-associated (HA) based on epidemiological, genotypic, ...
Optimization of Preparation of Alginate Nanoparticles for Encapsulation of Ivy Gourd Extract

De Silva, W.N.D.; Attanayke, A.P.; Karunaratne, D. N.; Pamunuwa, K. M. G. K.; Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Nanoencapsulation is an innovative approach to overcome the limitations of conventional herbal extracts that are used as therapeutic agents. The optimization of conditions in the preparation of nanoparticles is critical ...
Diverse Inhibition Pattern of a Group of Phytochemicals on Selected Human Pathogenic Bacterial Species

Wanigasekara, D.; Wijesekera, K.; Wijayaratne, G. B.; Patra, S.; Panja, S. K.; Ghorai, S.; Barai, A. C.; Napagoda, M.T.; Bag, B.G. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

The emergence of bacterial resistance to existing antibiotics has become a global crisis and there is an urgent need for the development of alternative antimicrobial agents with different chemical composition and/or ...
Evaluation of Photoprotective Potential in Sunscreen Formulations Prepared from Methanolic Extract of Mollugo cerviana (L.) Ser.

Liyanaarachchi, C.E.; Napagoda, M.; Potenza, M.; Witharana, S.; Jayasinghe, L.; Werz, O. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Sunscreens are capable of reducing solar ultra violet (UV) radiation-mediated detrimental conditions such as erythema, wrinkling and photocarcinogenesis. Synthetic sunscreen-related side effects are hindering the commercial ...
Effect of a Pre-Designed Exercise Program and Metformin on Sub-clinical Atherosclerosis Among Individuals with Impaired Glucose Tolerance

Amarasinghe, A.T.I.M.; Lekamwasam, S.; Weerarathna, T.P.; Sumanathillake, M. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Pre-diabetes is associated with a high risk of atherosclerosis which can be detected by measuring sub clinical atherosclerosis. We studied the effect of pre-designed exercise program or metformin on the progression of ...
Clinical Utility and Safety of Coccinia grandis Extract in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Wasana, K.G.P.; Attanayake, A.P.; Weeraratna, T.P.; Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Preclinical studies (in vitro and in vivo) have demonstrated the antidiabetic effect of the aqueous leaf extract of Coccinia granids (Linn.) Voigt (Cucurbitaceae). This study determined the clinical utility and safety of ...
Validation of Sinhala Version of Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool

Liyanagea, P.L.A.N.; Verni, S.; Liyanage, P.L.G.C.; De Silva, P.V.; Akarawita, J.; Gunasekera, C.; Rubasinghe, J.; Imafuku, S.; Lekamwasam, S. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) occurs in one third of patients with psoriasis and mostly remains undetected leading to debilitating deforming arthritis, eventually. The Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST) consists of ...
Newborn Screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism in Sri Lanka

Karunarathna, N.; Liyanage, D.; Hettiarachchi, M. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Economic evaluations will determine policy decisions on any screening programs. Systematic approach on estimations of long term clinical and economic outcomes are necessary in project evaluations. The Newborn Screening ...
Predictors of Relapse Following Institutional Rehabilitation among Male Drug Addicts in Selected Rehabilitation Centers in Sri Lanka

Darshana, I.L.A.N.; Wijesinghe, C.J.; De Silva, P.V. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Relapse is defined as ‘return to drug use after a period of abstinence often accompanied by reinstatement of dependence symptoms’. After a successful rehabilitation program, drug addicts face many challenges in integration ...
Effect of Online Purchase on Customer Satisfaction With Special Reference to Online Lotteries of Development Lotteries Board, Sri Lanka

Madhumali, N.V.I.; Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (University of Ruhuna, 2021-03-03)

Due to the lack of application of online purchase factors to determine customer satisfaction, this study aims to investigate the effect of online purchase variables (i.e., trust, convenience, price sensitivity, and ...

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