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Preliminary analysis of ring rail lines for the western province of Sri Lanka
(2013)The Western Province of Sri Lanka is a developing urban conglomerate and the economic engine of the nation. In the long run, it will require an upgrade of the existing radial rail lines and possibly one or two partial ring ... -
Preliminary Findings of an Analysis of the COVID-19 English Terminology Used in Electronic News Media in Sri Lanka
(2021-12-17)COVID-19 outbreak has brought several language changes mainly in terminology. Some existing analyses on English lexicon usage during the pandemic highlight the frequent use of words which were infrequent before the ... -
Preliminary phytochemical screening of different extracts of whole plant of Enicostemma littorale Blume
(2013)Enicostemma littorale Blume(Gentianaceae family), which is commonly known as Mamajaka (Sanskrit),Vellarugu (Tamil) and Indian gentian (English). E. littorale isa perennial herb which grows in coastal areas of Northern and ... -
A Preliminary Study Conducted on a Traditional Formulation used for the Treatment of Dengue
(2022)Currently, around the globe, there are no effective drugs for the treatment of acute dengue infection. Even though a vaccine was licensed recently, it was found to have limited efficacy. Scientists are currently seeking ... -
Preliminary Study on the Association between FLT3 Ligand Level in Plasma and Peripheral White Blood Cell Counts in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients and Healthy Individuals
(2023-09)FLT3-ligand (FL) in human plasma stimulates the proliferation of white blood cells (WBC) and suppresses lymphomas. This study was aimed at detecting FL levels in non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) patients and healthy individuals ... -
Preliminary Study on the Diagnostic Performance of T-spot. TB Assay for Tuberculosis
(2019)Tuberculosis (TB) is a prevalent infectious disease in Sri Lanka with an estimated incidence of 65/100, 000 new cases every year. Early and accurate diagnosis is critical for the care of TB patients and to control ... -
A Preliminary Study to Detect the Presence of Bacteria in Lumbar Disc Herniation
(2023-09)Bacterial bio lm in lumbar discs worsens pain by attracting in ammatory cells. Study aims to detect bacteria in herniated discs of patients undergoing lumbar microdiscectomy. Discs (n=23) were collected, into cooked meat ... -
Preliminary wave energy assessment to setup a breakwater type oscillating water column ocean wave energy converter at Hambantota port, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Oscillating Water Column (OWC) is a type of Wave Energy Converter that transforms the energy of ocean waves into low-pressure pneumatic power. Subsequently, this pneumatic power is taken out by a turbine and converted ... -
Preliminary wave energy assessment to setup a breakwater type oscillating water column ocean wave energy converter at Hambantota port, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Oscillating Water Column (OWC) is a type of Wave Energy Converter (WEC) that transforms the energy of ocean waves into low-pressure pneumatic power. Subsequently, this pneumatic power is taken out by a turbine and ... -
Preparation and Characterization of Starch – Cellulose Biodegradable Polymer Composites for Property Enhancement
(2022)Recently, the production of natural biodegradable polymer composites using renewable sources has become an important research area. These biopolymer composites possess enhanced properties than biopolymers. In this study, ... -
Preparation, Characterization, and In vitro Releasing of Microcapsules Loaded with Bridelia Retusa Aqueous Bark Extract for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
(2021)Bridelia retusa (Ketakela) is a plant widely used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Currently, microencapsulation is used to formulate prolonged release dosage forms by using plant extracts. The main objectives ... -
Presence of Collagen X in the Dentine of the Developing Tooth
(2022)In physiological conditions, collagen X is mainly found at the hypertrophic cartilage. Hypertrophic chondrocytes transiently produce collagen X as their major extracellular product. This is shortly followed by the ... -
Presentation and correlates of moral injury as a response to Past transgression
(2017)The concept of moral injury has been researched mostly on military personnel who have either witnessed or engaged in acts generally deemed to be moral transgressions, during combat. Although, it is explored mostly among ... -
Preservation and quality evaluation of ready to cook vegetarian soup incorporated with dehydrated soy bean (Glycine max) powder under blast freezing
(2016)Formulation and development of nutritious complementary foods from locally and readily available raw materials have received a lot of attentions, recently. The growth of vegetable industry as a commercial proposition is ... -
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Selected Cardio-respiratory Symptoms and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate Measurement among Carpenters in Moratuwa Medical Officer of Health area
(2023-09)Indoor air pollution and exposure to hazardous particles in the air especially particulate matter (PM10) has a huge impact on the cardio- respiratory system. Carpenters are at a major risk of getting exposed to wood dust ... -
Prevalence And Association Of Overweight With Major Non- Communicable Diseases Among Elderly People Living In Kesbewa Secretariat Division, Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract:-Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) have become a major global health problem. Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases are considered as major NCDs. Those conditions ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Substances Abuse among Male Manual Labourers in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Tobacco and alcohol use, and substance abuse are common problems among manual labourers in many areas of the world. Increased consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances in Sri Lanka has severely impacted the ...