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Service Related Factors Associated with Antenatal GDM Screening among Mothers Delivered at Secondary Care Hospitals in Matara District
(2018)Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), defined as ‘any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy’, accounts for certain adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Early detection and ... -
Smart Device for Close-Monitoring in Elder Care
(2018)Elder care is an area in modern society where a series of issues are encountered. There is a feasibility to find solutions pertaining to the issues of elder care by using wearable sensors and telemonitoring devices. This ... -
Smart Tea Leaves Disease Analyser: Mobile Based Disease Detecting and Solutions Providing System
(2018)Sri Lanka is well-known for its excellent TEA and as the 3rd largest tea manufacturing nation internationally. Sri Lanka is one of the main world’s top TEA exporters with a high global demand attracting millions of foreign ... -
Social and Psychological Dimensions of Queer Representations in IndianCinema: anInterpretative Analysis
(2018)There are many subject matters that are concealed under the veils of invisibility and ignominy by the society and the issues revolving around sexuality and gender rightly qualifies under this category. Such is the overwhelming ... -
Software For Complex Process Automation and Stakeholder Relationship: State-Of-Art In Hydrogis Tool For Urban Flood Management
(2018)To make sustainable decisions in policy making/ public decision making, the assisting software should provide sustainable options. This is very important in urban flood management, due to the involvement of number of ... -
A Software Solution for Image Identification and Artistic Skills for Visually Impaired People Using Braill
(2018)At present, visually impaired individuals have no method to perform or engage much in art. They do not draw paintings because of the absence of the ability to draw a world unknown and unseen before. New immerging software ... -
Solvent-Free Microwave Extraction of Essential Oil from Bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume
(2018)Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume (Lauraceae), locally known as “Kurundu” is an endemic Cinnamon cultivar to Sri Lanka. Solvent Free Microwave Extraction (SFME) is a green extraction technique presently used to extract essential ... -
The Space Between Promises and Results: Thoughts on Regulating Use of Force by the Un
(2018)United Nations forces are today deployed into settings that cover almost all the factual signposts on the spectrum between peace and conflict. In spite of the increased tensions they encounter and ever-expanding mission ... -
Spatial Distribution of Floods in Mathara District: with Special Focus on 2003 and 2017 Flood Events
(2018)Floods are one of the most devastative disasters in the world, and it is most prominent in tropical regions of the world. Sri Lanka being located in between two tropics, witnesses flood every year due to the monsoon, ... -
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 ... -
Strategies for Enhancing Research and Development Activities In the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2018)Research and Development (R&D) activities stimulate growth, sustainability and performance. However, the construction R&D expenditure is in the range of 0.01% - 0.04% of global value addition, compared to 3% - 4% in ... -
A Study of Criminal Recidivism in Sri Lanka Compared to Norway
(2018)The recidivism can be defined as the leaning of a convicted criminal to reoffend. Similarly, Black"s Law Dictionary1 is also definedrecidivism as the tendency of a convicted criminal to relapse into a habit of criminal ... -
Study of Dysmenorrhoea and its Effects on Daily Activities and Self-Managing Techniques among Female Factory Workers in Piliyandala MOH Area, Sri Lanka 2017
(2018)Dysmenorrhea is a common health problem among females because it has effects on physical, mental and social activities. This study was conducted among female factory workers in Piliyandala MOH area, Colombo, Sri Lanka ... -
Study of Initial Lysis to Investigate Osmotic Fragility in Erythrocytes of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients Associated with Anemia
(2018)Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a hematological malignancy. Some studies have reported structural abnormalities in the erythrocyte membrane in CML which may contribute to its anemia. This study was performed to ... -
Study of Vulnerabilities and Capacities for Natural Coastal Hazards in Negombo, Sri Lanka
(2018)Vulnerabilities and capacities for natural coastal hazards (Tsunami, Cyclone, Flooding, Sea level rise and Salt water intrusion) of selected GN divisions of Negombo, Sri Lanka were studied, estimated and gradient maps were ... -
A Study on 'Aawa Gang` : Measures to Overcome Future Threats to National Security of Sri Lanka
(2018)Three decades of civil war marked the end of the defeat of LTTE terrorism through a war victory in 2009. Since then, Sri Lanka has been experiencing a post-conflict phase throughout past nine years. The ‘conflict trap ... -
Study on Awareness of Cyber Security Among Primary Teacher Trainees in Addalaichenai Govt. Teachers` College
(2018)Cyber Crime is on the increase everywhere in the world. A large number of people have become victims to this crime. It has affected not only the dealer, but also teachers and students to a great extent. Small children are ... -
A Study on the Effect of online System of Sri Lanka Customs on Shipping Lines` Satisfaction
(2018)Sri Lanka Customs performs a vital role in the country. The functions performed by them include collection of government revenue as customs duty and other levy on behalf of a number of other government authorities and ... -
A Study on the Effectiveness of Tsunami Warning System in Sri Lanka
(2018)The Indian Ocean tsunami of 26th December 2004 was the greatest natural disaster ever to hit Sri Lanka. This is considered as the world`s first Internet-mediated natural disaster as it got extensive coverage with the power ... -
A Study on the Relationship between Collective Efficacy and Coaching Behavior of Elite Female Volleyball Players in Sri Lanka
(2018)Collective efficacy plays an important role in the successful performance of team sports. The main objective of this survey study was to investigate the relationship between collective efficacy and coaching behavior ...