• Forecasting Green Tea Production in Sri Lanka: A Time Series Analysis. 

  De Silva, S.H.C.B.; Dilshani, S.D.M. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Tea is the main agricultural value-added export product in Sri Lanka, providing a significant contribution to the national economy. Specifically, green tea has drawn worldwide attention in this sector due to its growing ...
• Modeling Conditional Value-at-Risk Using Tukey’s g-and-h Family of Distributions with Maximum Approximated Likelihood Estimation. 

  Abeygunasekara, S.M.; De Mel, W.A.R. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  The main purpose of this study was to model Conditional Value-at-Risk using Tukey’s g-and-h distribution and employ the maximum approximated likelihood method for parameter estimation, subsequently contrasting Tukey’s ...
• Digital Image Security on Elliptic Curve using Visual Cryptography. 

  Bandara, D. M. S.; Kumara, W.A.D.L. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  In the modern digital landscape, images are integral to daily communication and operations, making their security a critical concern. While no encryption method can guarantee absolute security, some approaches offer ...
• Optimization and Validation of a UV Spectrophotometric Assay for Empagliflozin: A Cost-Effective Approach for Pharmaceutical Quality Control. 

  Malwatta, M.A.L.D.; Wasana, P.W.D.; Gunawardena, S. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Empagliflozin, a selective sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, is widely used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Ensuring the quality and consistency of empagliflozin-containing ...
• Polypharmacy among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Attending the Diabetic Clinic, National Hospital, Galle. 

  Lakshika, D.M.K.; Gunawardana, K.B.; Mendis, S.A.; Liyanage, P.L.G.C. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Patients with diabetes mellitus are at a higher risk of exposure to polypharmacy due to the presence of multiple comorbid conditions, which heavily impact their overall health outcomes. This study aimed to assess the ...
• Self-Medication Practices and Awareness among Mothers of 3–5 Year Old Children in Matara Municipality Area. 

  Sathsarani, A.V.S.; Bandara, W.V.R.T.D.G.; Gunawardena, S. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Self-medication is globally practiced, and its prevalence is rising among mothers administering drugs to their young children. Though self-medication is convenient, it carries important risks of inappropriate medication, ...
• Availability and Acceptability of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause in Sri Lanka: Insights of Pharmacists. 

  Pathiraja, V.M.; Dhanarisi, H.K.J.; Mudalige, T.; Dassanayake, L.; Rathnayake, N.; Phiri, P.; Elneil, S.; Delanerolle, G. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) remains underutilized and insufficiently studied in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), despite its recognized potential to alleviate menopausal symptoms and improve quality ...
• Hepatic Steatosis and Its Associated Factors among Patients with Psoriasis Receiving Methotrexate. 

  Liyanage, A.; Liyanage, G.; De Zoysa, S.; Wijenayake, B.; Yapa, B.; Pushparani, M.; De Silva, V.; Imafuku, S.; Lekamwasam, S. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Methotrexate (MTX) is an effective and affordable systemic therapy for psoriasis but requires continued biochemical and sonographic monitoring to detect liver damage early. This study evaluates liver functions and ...
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Sri Lanka: Production and Formulation Challenges. 

  Manimendra, M.A.S.U.; Subasinghe, H.W.A.S.; Jayasinghe, M. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Sri Lanka’s pharmaceutical industry has been recognized as a key sector that can support national economic growth. However, 85% of the country’s pharmaceutical needs are met through imports. Improving self-sufficiency ...
• Pharmaceutical Pricing and Governance in Sri Lanka and LMICs: From Price Ceilings to Adaptive Accountability. 

  Jayasinghe, M.; Rush, A.; Wilson, A. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Medicine affordability in Sri Lanka and other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), as classified by the World Bank, has long been pursued through price ceilings and procurement reforms. However, evidence on how ...
• Prescribing Patterns and Costs of Antihypertensive Medications in Secondary Care Hospitals of Galle District, Sri Lanka. 

  Wickramasinghe, G.D.S.H.; Wasana, P.W.D. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Hypertension is a major risk factor for the development and mortality of cardiovascular diseases, representing a significant public health issue both locally and globally. Its prevalence is increasing in Sri Lanka due ...
• Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards Psychotropic Medications among Undergraduates: A Cross-sectional Study at University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 

  Herath, A.V.H.; Amarasiri, S.S. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  University students are a vulnerable population for psychiatric disorders due to the increased mental health challenges they face. Psychotropic medications play a crucial role in managing psychiatric disorders among ...
• Synergistic Antioxidant Interactions Between Solanum melongena and Solanum virginianum: Implications for Ayurvedic Polyherbal Formulations. 

  Dissanayaka, S.; Wasana, P.W.D. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Ayurvedic polyherbal formulations are widely recognized for their enhanced therapeutic efficacy, attributed in part to synergistic interactions among constituent plant materials. Eranda Sapthakaya is a traditional ...
• Evaluation of Selected Sri Lankan Medicinal Plants for Selective Anticandidal Properties: Implications for Herbal Oral Care Formulations. 

  Wanigasekara, D.N.; Wickramasinghe, S.S.; Wijayaratne, G.B.; Napagoda, M.T. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Oral candidiasis is a common opportunistic fungal infection, particularly among immunocompromised individuals such as cancer patients. The emerging resistance of Candida species to conventional antifungals highlights the ...
• Comparative Study of Cell Permeability and Cell Viability of Desferrioxamine Incorporated Chitosan/Polyethylene Oxide/Ethyl Cellulose Nanocomposite in Caco-2 and HeLa Cells. 

  Wimalasiri, A.K.D.V.K.; Kalansuriya, P.; Espósito, B.P.; Siriwardhana, K.; Mohotti, M.; Godevithana, J.C.; Pereira, T.A. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Iron overload is a notable clinical concern, especially among patients who undergo regular blood transfusion, such as those with thalassemia major. Desferrioxamine (DFO) is the gold standard iron chelator, used in the ...
• The Health-Related Quality of Life among the Informal Family Caregivers of Older Adults with Disabilities in Gampaha District. 

  Kannangara, K.K.D.W.Y.; Rathnayake, N. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Informal family caregivers play a vital role in providing long-term care for disabled older adults at home, yet the demands of caregiving can negatively affect their health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Reporting on ...
• A Cost-Effective Capillary Tube Method for Gram Staining: A Comparative Study with Conventional Slide Technique. 

  Apsara, D.G.G.; Peiris, H.H. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Gram staining (GS) is widely used for rapid visualization and determination of bacteria based on cell wall characteristics, classifying them as Gram-positive or Gram-negative. The conventional slide-based technique ...
• Impact of Pre-Fracture Sarcopenia on Short-term Mortality of Hip Fracture Patients Admitted to a Tertiary Care Center in Southern Sri Lanka. 

  Dias, H.; Rathnayake, N.; Abeygunasekara, T.; Lekamwasam, S. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Sarcopenia is a progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength and function, and a leading cause of falls and fractures. Sudden decline in mobility and acute inflammatory reaction following hip fracture (HF) leads ...
• An Exploratory Psychometric Assessment of the Clinical Learning Environment and Supervision Evaluation Scale (CLESES) for Nursing Undergraduates in Sri Lanka. 

  Yatawara, U.S.N.; Manodya, N.K.G.; Weeratunga, S.M.E.B.; Wickramarachchi, B.I. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Clinical learning occupies a paramount point in nursing education. The quality of the clinical learning environment (CLE) significantly contributes to enhancing students’ learning outcomes, career ambitions, and perceptions ...
• Synthesis of Chitosan/Alginate Nanoparticles from the Aqueous extract of Asparagus falcatus L. with enhanced anti-inflammatory activity. 

  De Silva, N.D.; Garusingarachchi, S.N.; Attanayake, A.P. (Faculty of Engineering , University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2026-03-04)

  Nanoparticle systems integrating alginate and chitosan emerge as a promising platform for anti-inflammatory therapeutics. Asparagus falcatus L. (Family: Asparagaceae) is a medicinal plant recognized for its potent ...

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