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  • A Comparative Analysis of Characteristics of Buddhist Civilisation and Buddhist Culture. 
    Dissanayaka, S.U. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, University of Ruhuna,Matara, Sri Lanka., 2024-12-05)
    Buddhist civilisation and Buddhist culture, though interrelated, remain distinct in meaning concerning the impact of Buddhism upon civilisation. Buddhist civilisation refers to the historical, political, and institutional ...
  • Kundalini: A Mystical Body-Oriented Salvation in the Indian Tantric Religion of Shaivism. 
    Perera, R. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, University of Ruhuna,Matara, Sri Lanka., 2024-12-05)
    The Shaiva Tantric religion has indicated a distinctive philosophy that gives priority to the body, and the awakening of Kundalini or cosmic energy leads individuals to salvation in Indian religion. This body-oriented ...
  • A Comparative Study Between the Modern View and the Buddhist Perspective on Poverty. 
    Lan, B.D.T. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, University of Ruhuna,Matara, Sri Lanka., 2024-12-05)
    Poverty is a complicated problem that affects people worldwide and is seen as a sort of suffering (Dukkha) in Buddhism. This paper uses a comparative and qualitative method to investigate the multifaceted definition, ...
  • Studying Jiddu Krishnamurti's Educational Philosophy: Implications for the Sri Lankan Educational Context and Holistic Learning Approaches. 
    Karunaratne, K.V.P.M. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, University of Ruhuna,Matara, Sri Lanka., 2024-12-05)
    Jiddu Krishnamurti's educational philosophy challenges conventional paradigms by advocating a transformative approach to learning, emphasising self-discovery, intellectual autonomy, and holistic development. This research ...
  • Analyze the seed quality of capsicum annum (clv. Grossum) by maintaining an optimum number of fruits load in the plant 
    Dilrukshi, W.M.D.; Dahanayake, N.; Balasooriya, A.S.; Priyadarshana, U. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)
    Capsicum annum, commonly known as bell pepper, belongs to the Solanaceae family, specifically the Grossum Group. Various cultivars of this plant yield fruits in diverse colors, such as red, yellow, orange, green, white, ...
  • Cultivar-specific growth and yield of mukunuwenna (alternanthera sessilis) in the low country wet zone, Sri Lanka 
    Ariyasoma, U.M.U.R.; Shyamalee, H.A.P.A.; Wathugala, D.L. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)
    Joyweed/Mukunuwenna (Alternanthera sessile) is a globally significant leafy vegetable, yet its maximum yield potential remains largely unrealized due to the limited genetic diversity of existing varieties. Farmers ...
  • Impact of organic and chemical fertilizer combinations on growth, yield, and soil carbon in in oil palm cultivation at Talgaswella estate, Sri Lanka 
    Bulugahapitiya, D.U.H.; Palihakkara, I.R.; Blasuriya, A. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)
    The success of oil palm cultivation hinges on factors such as planting material quality, management practices, and the availability of essential macro and micro-nutrients. Insufficient nutrient supply adversely impacts ...
  • Physicochemical and microbial characteristics of selected dried fish products in Sri Lankan markets 
    Thennakoon, T.M.N.P.; Subodinee, A.A.M.; Koralagama, D.N.; Hirimuthugoda, N.Y. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)
    The study was carried out to evaluate the physicochemical and microbiological properties of selected dried fish (Boat dried fish, local- land dried fish, and imported dried fish) and Maldive fish samples from markets in ...
  • Determinants of productivity and problems associated with betel leaf cultivation in Sylhet region of Bangladesh 
    Upoma, R.H.; Mazumder, M.S.J.; Monshi, M.H.; Mouri, M.H.; Alam, M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024)
    The study aimed at evaluating the determinants of productivity of betel leaf cultivation among the farmers of two districts namely Sylhet and Moulvibazar administered under Sylhet division, Bangladesh. A total of 80 ...
  • A Case of Cerebral Malaria: are we Alert to Detect? 
    Pratheepan, G.J.; Bodinayake, C.K. (Galle Medical Association, 2009-07-29)
    Malaria is an important treatable cause of fever. Cerebral malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum causes multisystem involvement leading to death. Though malaria was a common illness in Sri Lanka years back, the ...
  • Leptospirosis as Frequent Cause of Acute Febrile Illness in Southern Sri Lanka 
    Reller, Megan E.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Nagahawatte, A.; Devasiri, V.; Arachchi, W.K.; Strouse, John J.; Flom, Judith E.; Dumler, J. Stephen; Woods, Christopher W. (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, United States, 2011-09-09)
    To determine the proportion of fevers caused by leptospirosis, we obtained serum specimens and epidemiologic and clinical data from patients in Galle, Sri Lanka, March-October 2007. Immunoglobulin M ELISA was performed on ...
  • Effect of two bacterial isolates on selected improved rice varieties under in vitro and greenhouse condition 
    Chathurika, L.G.I.; Mandic-Mulec, I.; Greenberg, E.P.; Senanayake, G.; Geekiyanage, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2024-01-13)
    Sri Lankan rice cultivation has been heavily dependent on the large-scale use of inorganic fertilizers since the introduction of new improved rice varieties to farmers in the 1960s. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers ...
  • A Case of Infective Endocarditis Caused by Salmonella Paratyphi A 
    Egodage, U.K.; Dharmarathne, C.; Mohideen, M.S.; Dahanayake, M.U.; Bodinayake, C.K. (Ruhunu Clinical Society, 2015-11-01)
    Introduction: Endocarditis is a rare complication of salmonellosis. The most frequently observed species is Salmonella typhi[1]. Endocarditis caused by Salmonella paratyphi is extremely rare with only few previous cases ...
  • Unsuspected Dengue and Acute Febrile Illness in Rural and Semi-Urban Southern Sri Lanka 
    Reller, Megan E.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Nagahawatte, A.; Devasiri, V.; Arachchi, W.K.; Strouse, John J.; Broadwater, Anne; Ostbye, T.; De Silva, A.; Woods, Christopher W. (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, United States, 2012-02-02)
    Dengue virus (DENV), a globally emerging cause of undifferentiated fever, has been documented in the heavily urbanized western coast of Sri Lanka since the 1960s. New areas of Sri Lanka are now being affected, and ...
  • Unsuspected Rickettsioses among Patients with Acute Febrile Illness, Sri Lanka, 2007 
    Relle, Megan E.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Nagahawatte, A.; Devasiri, V.; Arachchi, W.K.; Strouse, John J.; Flom, Judith E.; Ostbye, T.; Woods, Christopher W.; Dumler, J. Stephen (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, United States, 2012-05-05)
    We studied rickettsioses in southern Sri Lanka. Of 883 febrile patients with paired serum samples, 156 (17.7%) had acute rickettsioses; rickettsioses were unsuspected at presentation. Additionally, 342 (38.7%) had exposure ...
  • Pulmonary Alveolar Mcrolithiasis Complicated by Corpulmonale 
    Gayani, G.G.A.; Muhunthan, S.; Perera, A.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Mohideen, M.R. (Ceylon College of Physician, 2014-11-27)
    Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis is a rare,chronic lung disease with bilateral intra-alveolar calcium and phosphate deposition throughout the lung parenchyma. This is a case history of a 40- year-old female with a family ...
  • A Possible Association of Hypokalaemic Periodic Paralysis, Autoimmune Thyroiditis and Neuromyotonia 
    Arambewela, M.H.; Sumanathilaka, M.R.; Pathirana, K.D.; Bodinayake, C.K. (The Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013-12-28)
    Acute hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HPP), a clinical syndrome characterised by acute systemic weakness and low serum potassium (K+), is a rare but treatable cause of acute limb weakness. Hypokalemia can be caused by K+ ...
  • Chikungunya as a Cause of Acute Febrile Illness in Southern Sri Lanka 
    Reller, Megan E.; Akoroda, Ufuoma; Nagahawatte, A.; Devasiri, V.; Strouse, John J.; Chua, Robert; Yan'an Hou; Chow, Angelia; Sessions, October M.; Ostbye, T.; Gubler, Duane J.; Woods, Christopher W.; Bodinayake, C.K. (Public Library of Science (PLOS) , 2013-12-02)
    Background: Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) re-emerged in Sri Lanka in late 2006 after a 40-year hiatus. We sought to identify and characterize acute chikungunya infection (CHIK) in patients presenting with acute undifferentiated ...
  • An Under-recognized Influenza Epidemic Identified by Rapid Influenza Testing, Southern Sri Lanka, 2013 
    Tillekeratne, L.G.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Nagahawatte, A.; Vidanagama, D.; Arachchi, W.K.; Kurukulasooriya, R.; De Silva, A.D.; Ostbye, T.; Reller, Megan E.; Woods, Christopher W. (The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2015-05-02)
    Influenza accounts for a large burden of acute respiratory tract infections in high-income countries; data from lower-income settings are limited due to lack of confirmatory testing. Consecutive outpatients presenting to ...
  • Use of Rapid Influenza Testing to Reduce Antibiotic Prescriptions Among Outpatients with Influenza-Like Illness in Southern Sri Lanka 
    Tillekeratne, L.G.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Nagahawatte, A.; Vidanagama, D.; Anderson, W.K.; Kurukulasooriya, R.; De Silva, A.D.; Ostbye, T.; Reller, Megan E.; Woods, Christopher W. (The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2015-11)
    Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are a common reason for unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions worldwide. Our objective was to determine if providing access to rapid influenza test results could reduce antibiotic ...

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