INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC): Recent submissions
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Nurses’ Perspective on Leadership Qualities of Nurse Managers
(2018)Nurse managers’ decision making ability, communication skills and commitment to the profession directly and indirectly affect nurses’ job satisfaction and thereby the quality of patient care. The aim of the study was ... -
Government Bankers Lead a Sedentary Life Style With Tendency for Physical Inactivity: Myth or a Fact?
(2018)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the foremost cause of deaths globally. Over three quarters of CVD deaths occur in low and middle-income countries. Bankers are known to have a sedentary lifestyle with physical ... -
Physical Activity and Prevalence of Obesity among Adolescents in Kurunegala District
(2018)Many studies have identified the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and physical activity level. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity and to examine ... -
Knowledge and Understanding of the Weight for Age Chart in the child Health Development Record among Mothers of Infants over six Months in Piliyandala MOH Area
(2018)Child Health Development Record (CHDR) is a document which records growth and development details of a child from birth to adolescence. It is a tool which makes parents actively participate in and develop a greater ... -
Awareness Regarding Early Detection Techniques of Breast Cancer and Knowledge Regarding Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer: Comparative Studty between Breast Cancer Patients of Apeksha Hospital and Women Who Attended Clinics, Piliyandala MOH
(2018)Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops from breast tissue and is considered the most common cancer among Sri Lankan women. The objectives of this research were to assess the awareness regarding early detection ... -
Knowledge, Attitute and Practices of Dietary Management among Ischemic Heart Diseases (IHD) Patients
(2018)Ischemic heart disease (IHD) has become a major cause of deaths in the world. Unhealthy dietary pattern is an indirect risk factor which causes obesity, hyperlipidemia and high blood pressure. Assessment of knowledge, ... -
Exposure to Patient Related Violence Against Nursing Officers in Different Units, In Teaching Hospital Karapitiya (THK)
(2018)The healthcare industry has been identified as one of the work places where violence is most prevalent and nursing has been identified as the occupation at highest risk of patient related violence. Patient-related ... -
Validity and Reliability of the Multi Dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) in Cancer Patients
(2018)Social support (SS) is considered an important component in cancer patients’ quality of life. The measurement and evaluation of SS in cancer patients is not well understood in the Sri Lankan context. This study examined ... -
Risk Factors for Road Traffic Accidents among Drivers Admitted to Teaching Hospitals Kandy and Kurunegala in 2017
(2018)Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) highly contribute to morbidity and mortality worldwide. RTAs are one of the main causes of sudden deaths in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the objective of this descriptive crosssectional study was ... -
A Journey of International Collaborations to Understand Dengue Infections
(2018)Dengue infections have been common in Sri Lankan since 1989 when the first epidemic of >1200 cases, was reported by the Ministry of Health (MoH). My work in dengue began after I returned to Sri Lanka in 2007 and oversaw ... -
Developing Multi Disciplinary Research for Diabetic Care: Lessons Learned
(2018)The prevalence of type 2 diabetes among adults is increasing worldwide. Multi-disciplinary research is becoming increasingly commonplace in diabetic research. In many healthcare systems globally, diabetic care is driven ... -
Current Trends in Medical Education
(2018)Health professions education is a dynamic process which should response positively to cater the changing needs of the healthcare and the expectations for the public. On the other hand, it should evolve with growing ... -
Restraining Multi -Drug Resistant Bacteria through Medicinal Plants
(2018)Antibiotics kill bacteria or prevent them from multiplying. Antibiotic resistance among bacteria occurs when an antibiotic loses its ability to control and kill bacterial growth. Antibiotic resistance is a survival ... -
Multi -Modal Neuroimaging with MRI
(2018)Advances in medical imaging have had a huge impact on patent wellbeing, with neuroimaging arguably having the most. The ability to see inside and “read” a living human brain is becoming increasingly sophisticated. A ... -
In silico Study of the Binding Affinities of Acetylcholinesterase and Synthetically Viable Coumarin Analogs
(2018)Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a serine hydrolase that is responsible for the hydrolysis of acetylcholine-a neurotransmitter associated with the transmission of nerve impulses. The reversible inhibition of AChE can be ... -
Applicability of Allium cepa Test to Assess the Degree of Phytoremediation of Soil Contaminated with Used Lubricating Oil by Using Crotalaria retusa L.
(2018)Indiscriminate disposal of used lubricating oil (ULO) into the soil has become one of the major environmental issues in most of the cities throughout the world. Phytoremediation is a novel technique with a potential ... -
Spectrophotometric Determination of Nitrite Content in Four Brands of Chicken Sausages
(2018)Nitrites are used as preservatives in processed meat. Although they are beneficial and safe at permitted levels, they can be carcinogenic when used in excess. Large doses of nitrites can also lead to a condition known ... -
Associated Factors for Efficient Development of School Sports System for National Level Sports in Sri Lanka
(2018)Sports have turn out to be a global social phenomenon. Sports can be used as a platform for attaining many social goals and resolving persisting social issues. The development of Sri Lankan sports depends on many factors ... -
Microbial Cellulases: The Potential Application in Dye Removal from Denim
(2018)Cellulases are enzymes that hydrolyze β-1, 4 linkages in cellulose. Their applications in industries such as paper, pulp, textile processing and food are gradually increasing. Especially, textile processing includes ... -
Effectiveness of Plyometric Type Strength Training on Strength and Power Performance of Children under Age of 10 to 12 Years
(2018)The form of exercise with rapid and repeated stretching and contracting of muscles may distinguish as plyometric. Plyometric exercises are often used to improve leg power and strength performance in adult population, ...