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Metal-binding protein: Metallothionein
(2022-10-27)More than a century ago, the very first adverse human health effects of metalloproteins were reported after the usage of cadmium-containing silver polishing agents. It was first observed in the Horse population. The ... -
Mirabilis jalapa Linn.: A Folklore Ayurvedic Medicinal Plant in Sri Lanka
(2022-11-24)Mirabilis jalapa Linn. (Nyctaginaceae), commonly referred to as the Four O'clock plant (Sinhala name: Hendirikka), is a popular ornamental plant grown for the beauty of its flowers and used in folklore remedies. This ... -
A model beyond generic quality models for academic libraries
(2016)A compelling argument raised by Bolton and Oliver, states that only customers’ assessment of continuously provided services, which may depend on performance-only evaluation, deserves attention. As libraries are services ... -
Molecular Chaperone ClpB Becomes a Novel Antimicrobial Target
(2023-01-01)Proteins are the most versatile and complicated biological macromolecules. Protein aggregation is defined as a non-physiological association of misfolded/partially folded polypeptides. Proteostasis prevents or minimizes ... -
National Security of Sri Lanka: Importance of Mass Media and Communication
(2017)This decade is proving to be crucial to national security of Sri Lanka as there are many international pressures upon the country. Some of these pressures are legal whilst others are economic. However, the common nature ... -
A New Model towards Sustainable Socio-Economic and Political Stability: Case Study Based on the Experience of Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract: The concepts of economic growth, development and sustainable development in the contemporary world are subjected to criticism mainly because of the problems and issues being faced by both developed and developing ... -
Opportunities and challenges in lifelong learning and continuing professional development among nurses at a cancer hospital in Sri Lanka
(2023-06-01)Background: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and lifelong learning are essential for nurses to keep up to date with innovations, technological enhancements, and development in the healthcare sector to improve ... -
Patients' experiences of coping with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and their recommendations for its clinical management
(2018-05-07)Background: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive and life-limiting condition. From a healthcare perspective it is vital to establish effective methods of improving the quality of remaining ... -
Promotional avenues for university librarians in Sri Lanka
(2011-06)The paper identifies the existing promotional avenues for university librarians in Sri Lanka, the basic requirements needed for these avenues, the obstacles and obstacle mitigating strategies. The research design of the ... -
Review on Artocarpus nobilis Thw. (Moraceae): An Endemic Plant of Sri Lanka
(2022-10-22)The genus Artocarpus consists of about 50 species of large evergreen trees with various medicinal and economical uses. Artocarpus nobilis (Family: Moraceae) is commonly referred to as Ceylon breadfruit and it is endemic ... -
Rich Diversity & Potential Medicinal Value of Endemic Sri Lankan Plant: Jeffreycia zeylanica
(2022-12-27)The genus Jeffreycia consists of about 109 species to have medicinal properties. Jeffreycia zeylanica (Family: Asteraceae) is commonly referred to as “Heen-botiya, Papula or Pupula in Sinhala and Kappilay or Kuppilay ... -
Role Played by Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in the Prediction of Cardiovascular Risk
(2024-03-11)The term “cardiovascular diseases” (CVDs) refers to any disease affecting the heart or blood vessels. CVDs are the most common cause of death worldwide and the most responsible reason for 10% of deaths in the early ... -
Sri Lanka and BIMSTEC: Past, Present and Prospects for the Future
(2020)The paper analyses Sri Lanka’s role in the BIMSTEC in the context of the evolving dynamics among the member countries, the securitised nature of the Bay of Bengal and the climatic conditions that are increasingly affecting ... -
SRI LANKA AND THE COVID 19 CRISIS: STRATEGIES AND FUTURE CHALLENGES
(2020-09)COVID-19 pandemic has become a major crisis in 2020. The pandemic has claimed thousands of lives and is spreading a negative economic impact around the global economy. The pandemic has caused a devastating impact on human ... -
Sri Lanka Under the Nuclear Shadow
(2018)While many are familiar with the impact of nuclearization of relations between India and Pakistan, there is less familiarity with its impact on South Asia’s non-nuclear states. Dr. Frank Hofmann’s term, “pink flamingo” ... -
A Study of Employee Productivity on Work From Home during Covid-19: Evidence from Telecommunication Industry Professionals
(2021-12-20)The spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic has prompted a large number of workers to stay at home. This has sparked a quest for alternative employment arrangements for both corporations and employees. Many companies have been ... -
A Study of the Associations of Platelet-Indices and Lipid Profile Parameters of the Individuals With no Previous History of Cardiovascular Diseases
(2023-12-06)Platelet-Indices (PIs) are markers of platelet activation, which relates to the platelet’s prolif- eration kinetics and morphology. Platelets play a key-role in the aetiology of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including ...