• Natural Grain Protectants: Growth Regulatory Effects of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Seed Oil nn the Rice Moth, Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton) 

  Amarakoon, A.M.T.M.; Karunaratne, M.M.S.C. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

  Corcyra cephalonica (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is considered a major pest of stored cereals and cereal commodities that causes substantial loss in quality and quantity. Growth regulators are found to be one of the best sources ...
• Eco-Frlendly Alternatives for Storage Pest Anagement: Leaves of Ruta graveolens (Aruda) As a Repellent Against the Rice Weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) 

  Perera, A.G.W.U.; Karunaratne, M.M.S.C. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

  In view of worldwide interest and greater public awareness in finding plant products as the most promising, ecologically safer, and economical alternatives for synthetic insecticides for post-harvest protection of stored ...
• Potential Use of NS1 Ag Strips to Detect Denv Infection in Field Collected Female Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes from Dengue High Risk Areas in Colombo District 

  Dayananda, P.D.; Seneviratne, D.B.; De Silva, B.G.D.N.K. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

  Dengue has become the major mosquito borne viral infection in Sri Lanka. Prevention and control of dengue relies heavily on surveillance and vector control. Since entomological and human-virological surveillance is less ...
• A Preliminary Study to Analyze Aedes aegypti Diversity in Sri Lanka Using Mitochondrial DNA Variations 

  Fernando, H.S.D.; Hapugoda, M.D.; De Silva, B.G.D.N.K. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

  Aedes aegypti is the primary vector of dengue- which has become a major public health problem in Sri Lanka during the recent past. In the absence of an effective drug and vaccine, mosquito control appears to be the only ...
• Compensatory Base Changes Differentiate the Anopheles subpictus (Diptera: Culicidae) Species Complex in Sri Lanka 

  Jayatunga-Katuwawalage, D.P.W.; Chandrasekharan, N.V.; De Silva, B.G.D.N.K. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

  Anopheles subpictus sensu lato is an important secondary vector of malaria in Sri Lanka. Molecular phylogenetic studies using Internal Transcribed Spacer 2 (ITS2) and Cytochrome c Oxidase subunit- 1 (COI) gene have identified ...
• Demographic Stability of Anopheles culicifacies Sibling Speces E (Diptera: Culicidae) in Sri Lanka 

  Harischandra, I.N.; Dassanayake, R.S.; De Silva, B.G.D.N.K. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

  Anopheles culicifacies sibling species E is the major vector of malaria in Sri Lanka. Malaria has caused thousands of deaths in the past in Sri Lanka. However, it has now been in eliminated stage with zero indigenous cases ...
• Standard Precautions during Phleontomy: Do Healthcare Workers Pay Heed? 

  Amarasinghe, W.K.P.; Wijerathne, H.M.S.A.; Abeywickrama, T.T.; Senarathne, B.C.V.; Gunasekara, K.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09)

  In healthcare settings contaminated fomites are potential vectors for cross-transmission of nosocomial pathogens when equipment is shared between patients. The primary mechanism of transmission from one patient to another ...
• Three Tier Design for Healthcare Service Solutions 

  Dantanarayana, G.G.T.; Jayaweera, P.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09)

  Ever increasing diversity and differentiation due to expansions in service providers, variety of service organizations and constantly created new medical specialties has resulted challenging, complex and highly dynamic ...
• Legal Knowledge Management for Legal Transactions 

  Vasanthapriyan, S.; Jayaweera, P.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-06)

  The development of legal sector is one of the most important factors to the development of human life. So, many studies for the recent legal environments focus on the ICT and Legal convergence to aim for smart and ubiquitous ...
• In Vitro Seed Germination and Callus Induction of Gyrinops walla Gaertn 

  Buddhapriya, A.N.; Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

  Gyrinops walla gaertn. (Thymalaeaceae) is a well-known plant species out of eight members of genus Gyrinops which is used for the extraction of agarwood resin. Due to the deep fragrance of the resin produced by G. walla, ...
• Effect of Incorporation of Fungicides into Tissue Culture Medium on Fungal Contaminants of In Vitro Grown Kaempferia galanga 

  De Silva, T.C.Y.; Fernando, K.M.E.P.; Senarath, W.T.P.S.K. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

  Kaempferia galanga is an important medicinal plant used in Ayurvedic medicine. To meet the increasing demand in Ayurvedic medicine, tissue culture protocols have been developed to produce healthy plants for mass propagation. ...
• Screening of Antifungal Activity of Selected Species against Candida Species 

  Karawita, K.V.D.S.H.; Fernando, K.M.E.P.; Wijendra, W.A.S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

  The fungus Candida is an opportunistic pathogen which causes superficial and systemic candidasis, and associated with significant mortality and morbidity in health care settings. Development of resistance towards antifungal ...
• Compilation of an Informative SSR Marker Set for Molecular Characterization of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L.) Germplasm Accessions of Sri Lanka 

  Wakista, P.W.; Dasanayaka, P.N.; Illeperuma, R.J.; Perera, S.A.C.N.; Bandara, S.P. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-08-11)

  Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) commonly known as "Kurakkan" in Sri Lanka and has been cultivated since ancient times as the second staple food after rice. Because of its high nutritional value, excellent storage ...
• Characterization of Ralstonia solanacearum Which Causes Bacterial Wilt of Potato 

  Perera, A.A.U.; Dasanayaka, P.N.; Weerasena, O.V.D.S.J. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

  Bacterial wilt of potato caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is an important disease, causing huge losses worldwide, The estimated crop loss of potato due to bacterial wilt in Sri Lanka is around 5- 25% causing high financial ...
• Characterization of Some Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L.) Germplasm Accessions Available in Sri Lanka using Morphological Markers 

  Dasanayaka, P.N. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

  Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.), an annual allotetraploid cereal, is widely cultivated in the arid and semiarid regions of the world. Characterization of conserved germplasms of the crop is of primary importance for ...
• Use of a Multiplex PCR to Identify Candida Species in Concentrated Oral Rinse Samples of Patients with Diabetes 

  Sampath, M.K.A.; Gunasekera, T.D.C.P.; Kottahachchi, J.; Dilhari, K.A.A.; Bulugahapitiya, U.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Weerasekera, M.M. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-08-11)

  Oral candida infections are most frequently observed in patients with diabetes. As diabetes has become the number one non communicable disease in Sri Lanka, oral candida infections are an emerging problem. Although Candida ...
• Medication Safety among In-Patients-A Ward Based Study 

  Thirumagal, M.I.; Ahamedbari, M.A.R.; Samaranayake, N.R.; Wanigatunge, C.A. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09)

  Medication safety is important to ensure patient safety. Medication errors happen when prescribing transcribing, dispensing and administrating of drugs. This study was carried out to assess the occurrence of prescribing ...
• Use and Appropriateness of Antibiotics in General Medical Units of a Tertiary Care Institution 

  Fernando, G.V.M.C.; Ratnasekera, I.U.; Perera, M.S.D.; Wanigatunge, C.A. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09)

  Antibiotics are widely used worldwide and their inappropriate prescription leads to emergence of multi-drug resistant organisms, increased morbidity and mortality. Rational use of antibiotics is the key to reducing the ...
• Health Care Related Behavior among Residents of A Selected Medical Officer of Health Area 

  Senanayake, Piyumi; De Silva, Baghya; Madumanthi, Ayesha; Madushani, Nadeeka; Wijerathne, Kokilaa; Sivayogan, S.; Wanigatunge, C.A. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09)

  There is limited understanding of the factors that influence decisions with regard to health care related behaviours in the Sri Lankan context. The aim of this study is to explore the effect of socio-demographic and other ...
• The Access of Essential Medicines for Non Communicable Diseases in Private Sector of Sri Lanka 

  Dabare, P.R.L.; Wanigatunge, C.A.; Beneragama, B.V.S.H. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09)

  Non communicable diseases (NCDs) are major health challenges for low and middle income countries. There were 38 million deaths (68%) from world population due to NCDs. Access to medicines is a universal human right where ...

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