Scholarly Publications of Academic Members: Recent submissions

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European eel larviculture: First establishment of feeding leptocephalus culture.

Politis, S.N.; Sørensen, S.R.; Conceição, L.E.C.; Santos, A.; Benini, E.; Bandara, K.A.; Sganga, D.; Branco, J.; Tomkiewicz, J. (European Aquaculture 22, 2022)

Anguillid eels are targeted, high-value species for aquaculture in Asia and Europe. Unfortunately, eel farming is still capturebased, exclusively relying on wild-caught glass eels and thus, the sustainability of this ...
Aquatic bacterial communities: Forces and dynamics behind their formation and impact in embryo and larval culture.

Sørensen, S.R.; Aalto, S.L.H.; Politis, S.N.; Bandara, K.A.; Benini, E.; Tomkiewicz, J.; Hambly, A. (European Aquaculture 22, 2022)

The majority of successful aquaculture has come from a relatively small number of species; however, still many economical important species remain underdeveloped. In particular, egg hatching and survival of larvae have ...
Firstfeeding diets for European eel larval culture: insights at morphological, nutritional and molecular levels.

Benini, E.; Politis, S.N.; Bandara, K.A.; Engrola, S.; Nielsen, A.; Conceição, L.E.C.; omkiewicz, J. (European Aquaculture 22, 2022)

Closing the life cycle in captivity of European eel is a requirement to develop sustainable aquaculture of this species. Due to the decline of the population together with low levels of juvenile recruitment, this species ...
Molecular ontogeny of the immune system and characterization of bacterial community structure in feeding European eel (Anguilla anguilla) Larvae.

Bandara, K. A.; Benini, E.; Politis, S.N.; Tomkiewicz, J.; Vadstein, O. (European Aquaculture 22, 2022)

European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is a commercially important species for aquaculture in Europe. Commercial aquaculture of this species still depends on the wild-caught juvenile glass eels entering coastal waters, which ...
Incorporating Social, Behavioral and Ethical Components in Medical Curricula: the Need and the Challenges

Perera, B.; Devasiri, V.; Mendis, S.; Punchihewa, G. (Galle Medical Association, 2009-09-28)
Sexual Health in Young People: issues to Ponder

Perera, B. (Galle Medical Association, 2011-03-29)
Non-communicable Disease Burden and Quality of Life of Selected Group of Older People in Galle, Sri Lanka

Perera, B.; Fernando, N.; Perera, R.; Wickramarachchi, B. (Galle Medical Association, 2019-10-08)

Introduction: Chronic ill health due to non-communicable diseases have already posed a great threat to the well-being of older people in Sri Lanka impairing their quality of life to a greater extent. This study was aimed ...
Development and Assessment of the Psychometric Properties of a New Scale (15 item PSB-CL) to Monitor the Psychosocial Burden of Chronic Lymphoedema in Filariasis

Ruben, J.; Yahathugoda, T.C.; Weerasooriya, M.V.; Punchihewa, M.W.; Senadheera, C.; Somasiri, K.G.; Perera, B. (Galle Medical Association, 2020-06-16)

Introduction: Chronic lymphoedema (CL) of lymphatic filariasis causes severe psychosocial burdens (PSB) to its victims. Currently-established scales to measure PSB of CL are not culturally adaptable to Sri Lankan patients. ...
Generative Concern; a Promising Health Promotion Component for Well-being of the Elderly in Galle, Sri Lanka

Perera, B.; Fernando, S.; Perera, R.; Wickramarachchi, B. (Galle Medical Association, 2017-12-11)

Introduction: Population of Sri Lanka is aging fast. Chronic diseases in the elderly have become a vital public health issue. Generativity, concern for teaching and nurturing the next generation, is identified as an important ...
Sexual Behaviour of Advanced Level Students in Southern Sri Lanka

Perera, B.; Fonseka, P.H.G. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 1998-12-30)

Objectives: To identify the prevalence of different types of sexual experiences among advanced Level students in the district of Galle in Sri Lanka and to identify the students' attitudes and skills in condom use. ...
Relations Between Substance Use and Personal Dispositions Towards Out-of-Control Sexual Behaviors Among Young Adults

Perera, B.; Reece, Michael; Monahan, Patrick; Billingham, Robert; Finn, Peter (Taylor & Francis Group, 2009-06-23)

This paper examines the extent of associations between the two personal dispositions “sexual sensation seeking” and “sexual compulsivity,” and use of alcohol and stimulants in a sample of 539 young adults. Men scored higher ...
Health and Health Behaviour among Late Adolescents in Southern Sri Lanka

Perera, B.; Truls, Ostbye; Fernando, N.; Abeygunawardena, V.; Ariyananda, P.L.; Woods, Christopher (Galle Medical Association, 2009-09-25)
Are Medical Undergraduates more Vulnerable than their Non-medical Peers to Develop Depressive Symptoms?

Perera, B. (Galle Medical Association, 2011-03-29)

Introduction: Psychological problems pose a significant threat to health and well-being of medical undergraduates in many countries. Less is known about psychological health issues of medical undergraduates in Sri Lanka. ...
Perceptions of Successful Ageing in Sri Lankan Older People: a Qualitative Study

Perera, B.; Watt, M.; Truls, Ostbye; Rajapakse, H.; Ranabahu, S.; Maselko, J. (Asian J Gerontol Geriatr, 2015-05)

Background. This study explores the opinions and views of Sri Lankan older people about successful ageing. Methods. 30 females and 28 males aged 63 to 85 (median, 69) years recruited from 4 locations in a southern district ...
Social Support and Social Security Issues of Elders in Sri Lanka

Perera, B. (Galle Medical Association, 2011-10-30)

With decreasing fertility and mortality rates, the population of Sri Lanka is rapidly aging, and this issue will become one of the greatest challenges the government has to face in the near future.Aconsiderable proportion ...
Neighborhood Environment and Self-Rated Health among Adults in Southern Sri Lanka

Perera, B.; Truls, Ostbye; Jayawardana, C. (Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI), 2009-08)

The prevalence of different neighborhood environmental stressors and associations between the stressors and self-rated health are described in a representative sample of 2,077 individuals, aged 18–85 years, in southern Sri ...
Motivations for Alcohol use Among Men Aged 16-30 Years in Sri Lanka

Perera, B.; Torabi, M. (Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI), 2009-09)

Psychometric properties of a new scale that measures motivations towards alcohol use were examined using a sample of 412 male alcohol users in Sri Lanka aged 16-30 years. In addition, associations between drinking motives ...
Sexual Behavior of Young Adults in Sri Lanka: implications for HIV Prevention

Perera, B.; Reece, M. (Taylor & Francis Group, 2006-07-01)

While many Asian countries have been challenged by an increasingly high incidence of HIV infection, Sri Lanka has not been among those most impacted to date. However, little is known about sexual behaviors in this country, ...
Childhood Characteristics and Personal Dispositions to Sexually Compulsive Behavior Among Young Adults

Perera, B.; Reece, Michael; Monahan, Patrick; Billingham, Robert; Finn, Peter (Taylor & Francis Group, 2009-06-05)

This study explored possible associations between two personal tendencies “sexual compulsivity” and “sexual sensation seeking,” and self-esteem, family environmental conditions and sexual abuse experiences during childhood ...
Prevalence and Correlates of Physical and Emotional Abuse Among Late Adolescents

Perera, B.; Truls, Ostbye; Lelwala, E.; Ariyananda, P.L. (The Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2009-04-21)

Objectives To estimate the prevalence of physical and emotional abuse reported by late adolescent school children in southern Sri Lanka, and to identify demographic and behavioural correlates of such abuse. Method A ...

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