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In vitro Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Leaves of Jeffreycia zeylanica Using the Egg Albumin Denaturation Method and Human Red Blood Cell Stabilization Method
(2023-11-25)Aims To investigate the in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous, methanol, dichloromethane (DCM), and hexane extracts of Jeffreycia zeylanica leaves extracts. In vitro protein (egg albumin) denaturation method and ... -
In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Hexane, Chloroform and Methanolic Extracts of Different Parts of Acronychia Pedunculata Grown in Sri Lanka.
(2016-08-31)This study accessed the antibacterial potential in vitro of hexane, chloroform and methanol extracts made from leaves, stem bark, flowers, seeds or roots of Sri Lankan grown Acronychia pedunculata plant against two Gram ... -
In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Methanolic Extracts of Leaves of Indigofera Indica and Stems of Stereospermum Suaveolens Grown in Sri Lanka
(2015-08-03)Oxidative stress due to free radicals plays a fundamental role in pathogenesis of several human diseases. Accordingly, wide search is operative to discover novel and potent antioxidants to be used as prophylactics and ... -
In Vitro Antirheumatoid Arthritic Activity of Aqueous Root Extract of Clitoria Ternatea
(2014-11-22)In ethano medicine, roots of Clitoria ternatea (Family: Fabaceae) is claimed to possess antirheumatoid arthritic activity. However, this claim has not been scientifically tested and validated yet. This study assessed the ... -
In Vitro Effects of Aqueous Extracts of Five Sri Lankan Medicinal Plants on Human Erythrocyte Membrane Stabilization Activity
(2015-06-01)In vitro assessment of human erythrocyte membrane stabilisation activity of water extracts of Clitoria ternatea (Family: Fabaceae) roots, stem bark extracts of Stereospermum Suaveolens (Family: Bignoniaceae) and Oroxylum ... -
Incorporating stakeholder concerns in Land Information Systems for urban flood management
(2020)Urbanization increases urban flood. This urges hydrologically and economically planned land development decisions. When decision making, incorporation of hydrology model with GIS is a common practice due to the requirements ... -
Influence of physical rehabilitation on heart rate dynamics in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
(2019)This study sought to determine whether a 6-week physical rehabilitation programme has a measurable influence on heart rate responsiveness to changing metabolic demand in patients with pulmonary fibrosis. Fifteen individuals ... -
Influence of Rehabilitation on Oxygen Uptake Kinetics during High Intensity Exercise in Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
(2020)Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive and life-limiting condition of unknown cause with no curative treatment. The impact of IPF on a patient’s quality of life is devastating and palliative treatment ... -
Information Sources Used by Postgraduate Students in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University: A Citation Analysis of Theses
(2014-11)This study is based on 2627 citations, appended in sixty five M.Sc. theses submitted to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) during the time period from 2008 to 2013. The objectives of the study ... -
Internet Use and Its Impact on Library Usage by Trainees at Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Sri Lanka
(2016)This study focused on the impact of Internet on Library usage in the Navel and Maritime Academy (NMA), Sri Lanka. In this study, two hundred trainees attached to NMA were given a semi structured questionnaire to collect ... -
An Introduction to a Library material management and security control system - Radio Frequency ldentification (RFID) technology
(2006)Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) allows an item, (i.e. library book) to be tracked and communicated with by using radio waves. There are several methods of identification, but the most common is to store a serial number ... -
Introduction to classical and neo realist, Idealist and Constructivists views on Anarchy
(2016)In International Relations, anarchy is a central concept which fosters war and competition among states. It can be defined as a shaping force for state behaviour, preferences and their actions. It has remained in International ... -
Introduction to Transnational Legal System in Public International Law
(2016)In 1648 The Treaty of Westphalia ended the thirty years War in Europe by acknowledging the sovereign authority of independent states. This event marked a new step in international law (IL). It means the treaty gave the ... -
Investigating Information Gaps of the Safety of Fisher's life, that Impact on the Economic Efficiency in Offshore Fishery in Sri Lanka
(2016)Safety information of fishing fleets has a major role to play with safety of fisher's life waiting in the offshore. Stability is one of the most important factors in every fishing vessel's overall safety. The investigations ... -
IT students’ perceptions on e-learning: a preliminary survey at University of Colombo
(2012-07)There is a trend in universities to utilize e-learning to improve the quality of learning activities of campus based students. The objective of the study was to find out the IT students’ perceptions towards e-learning. The ... -
Knowledge and application of first aid and treatment of snakebites among Sri Lankan North Central Province farmers
(2024-02-11)Abstract The application of first aid for snakebites are important in rural Sri Lanka. This study aimed to assess the current level of knowledge and application of snakebite first aid. Results revealed a substantial gap ...