INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
The Propriety and Limitations of Relying on Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization in the Field of Quantity Surveying, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)This specific study is carried out to determine to which extends the Artificial Intelligence (AI) can intervene within the field of Quantity Surveying and the tasks accommodated with the field within the Sri Lankan ... -
Identification of the Implementation Issues of Value Management Concept to the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)The concept of Value Management (VM) is a tool which is used in maximizing the value, which is becoming more appropriate to the construction industry of Sri Lanka. The VM will help to reduce cost which helps the Sri ... -
Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Adherence to Preventive Practices of Bronchial Asthma in Children
(2023-09)Pediatric bronchial asthma burdens both families and the healthcare system due to frequent acute attacks requiring medication and hospital admissions. This study aimed to determine parental knowledge, attitudes, and ... -
Nurses’ Perceptions and Practices Regarding Cancer Pain Management in Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama
(2023-09)Cancer pain management has signi cant impact on cancer patients’ journey through illness. Nurses at National Cancer Institute play an important role in managing cancer pain. E ective cancer pain management requires good ... -
Evaluation of the Results of In-vitro Primary Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing for Positive Blood Cultures with Enterobacteriaceae According to Clinical Laboratory Testing Standards Institute ABST Guidelines
(2023-09)Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (ABST) is used to determine the effectiveness of different antibiotics against specific bacteria or microorganisms. The main objectives of this study were to determine the antimicrobial ... -
Diagnostic Utility of Ultrasound Scanning in the Preoperative Diagnosis of Thyroid Nodules
(2023-09)A 2.1-fold increase in the rate of thyroid carcinoma is observed in Sri Lanka during the past decade. Despite high incidence of thyroid tumors (7% of the population), malignancy rate was 5%. Effective methods of preoperative ... -
Psychosocial Climate of the Sri Lanka Army in Relation to Burnout Prevention: A Qualitative Study
(2023-09)Burnout is one of the most prevalent occupational mental health problems in military. Stressors are influenced by the psychosocial environment at work. Understanding the psychosocial environment is crucial in planning ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices with regard to the Use of Facemasks in the Prevention of Covid-19 and Other Respiratory Illnesses Among General Public in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)This study focuses on evaluating the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the general population in Sri Lanka regarding the use of face masks for COVID-19 prevention. The research was conducted through an online ... -
Bioequivalence of Metformin Hydrochloride USP XR 500 mg (Generic, Gamma Interpharm Pvt Ltd,) and the Comparator Glucophage XR 500 mg Oral Tablets (Merck Sante S A S, France), in Sri Lankan Healthy Subjects Under Fasting Conditions
(2023-09)The World Health Organization (WHO) requires bioequivalence studies to evaluate if medication from various sources are therapeutically equivalent to the innovator product. In this study, the bioequivalence of generic ... -
Prospective Surveillance of Peripheral Intravenous Cannula Site Phlebitis among Patients Admitted to Medical and Surgical Wards at University Hospital Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Phlebitis is a common complication associated with Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVC) usage and may cause adverse outcomes to the patient. The current study was aimed to determine the PIVC site phlebitis incidence ... -
Microscopic Identification of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections; Incidence among Selected Communities in Western Province and Central Province
(2023-09)Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitic infections prevail to be a significant health problem in many countries. Communities with low socioeconomic status, poor environmental and personal hygiene, overcrowding, and insufficient ... -
The Barriers to Continuing Higher Education among Nurses: Observations of a Preliminary Study among Registered Nurses Working in a Tertiary Care Hospital
(2023-09)It is critical for nurses to advance their basic education to higher levels to foster professional growth, yet the trend of continuing advanced nursing education is stagnant in Sri Lanka. The current factors in uencing ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Disc Diffusion eMasurements with Minimum Inhibitory Concentration values in Meropenem Susceptibility of Enterobacteriaceae Isolates
(2023-09)Meropenem is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat resistant bacterial infections. Disc diffusion testing is the routine method used for antibiotic sensitivity. Knowledge on Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of ... -
Impact of Low Energy Availability and Menstrual Dysfunction of Women’s Kho – Kho National Team in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Kho - Kho is a very strategic and difficult sport and it is one of the two most widely used traditional tags. Low Energy Availability (LEA) (with or without disordered eating) and Menstrual Dysfunction (MD) common among ... -
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 ... -
Intervention of 5A Smoking Cessation Method at Eastern Naval Area in 2021/22
(2023-09)Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) have become the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Tobacco use is a recognized causal factor in the genesis of NCDs. Smoking is the most frequent cause of avoidable premature death. ... -
Molecular Identification of Vector Mosquitoes of Dirofilariasis in Matale District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Dirofilariasis is a vector-borne parasitic disease with a worldwide distribution. In Sri Lanka, only one study has been recorded so far corresponding to vector identification which has only been conducted by standard ... -
Diversity of Culturable Aerobic Bacteria in the Midgut of Filariasis Vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Adults in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Symbiotic bacteria established in mosquito gut significantly influence disease transmission, host-parasites interaction, and determination of vectorial capacity. The present study focused on screening of midgut microbial ... -
Immunogenicity of Dengue E-protein Peptides Modified with Para-nitro Phenylalanine
(2023-09)Few conserved epitopes from the Envelope (E) protein of the dengue virus have previously been identified to show a broader immunogenicity and neutralization towards all the fours dengue virus serotypes. Inclusion of an ...