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The Effectiveness of Vestibular Physiotherapy for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Patients with Residual Dizziness After Successful Canalith Repositioning Maneuver
(2025)Background: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is considered a common cause of vertigo. Some patients experience residual dizziness (RD) even after canalith repositioning maneuver (CRM). Vestibular Physiotherapy ... -
Supervision-Based Support Systems for Nursing Undergraduates at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka in the Clinical Learning Environment: A Cross-Sectional Study
(2025)Introduction: The clinical learning environment (CLE) plays a role in bridging the theory-practice gap through the supervision of qualified professionals, helping students develop clinical competencies, confidence, and ... -
Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome Secondary to Colonic PseudoObstruction and Resistant Hypokalaemia: A Case Report
(2025)Osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS) commonly occurs following overly rapid correction of chronic hyponatremia; however, other precipitants are described. A 63-year-old female was admitted with abdominal distension and ... -
Faculty Perceptions on FAIMER Program: A Scoping Review
(2025)Background: Faculty development programs (FDPs) in health professions education aim to enhance educational leadership, teaching competence, and administrative capacity. The FAIMER model integrates project-based learning ... -
Emergency Clamshell Thoracotomy and Pneumonectomy in a ResourceLimited Setting: A Case Report on Penetrating Thoracic Trauma
(2025)Clamshell thoracotomy provides rapid access to the thorax in an emergency with better outcomes after penetrating injury. Aggressive resuscitation and adherence to damage control surgery principles can improve outcomes. ... -
Aplastic Anaemia Due to Parvovirus B19 in An Immunocompetent Adult: A Case Report
(2025)Aplastic anaemia (AA) is a rare but potentially fatal disorder of the bone marrow characterised by severe pancytopenia and hypocellular marrow. Viral infections are recognised secondary causes of AA. Parvovirus B19 is ... -
THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF THE SHIPBORNE AIRCRAFT FOR ENHANCING SRI LANKA NAVY’S MARITIME SECURITY
(2025-12)Sri Lanka's strategic location in the Indian Ocean and its expansive Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) present both immense opportunities and significant vulnerabilities. Maritime threats such as piracy, drug trafficking, ... -
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN AID: EXAMINING THE CONFLICT DYNAMICS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
(2025-12)There is no letup to conflicts, political instability and humanitarian crises affecting the Middle East and therefore international intervention is urgent. The scope of this study critically evaluates the work of ... -
ESTABLISHING A MARITIME AIR WING IN SRI LANKA NAVY: AN ANALYSIS ON OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
(2025-12)Ocean is a vital domain for an island nation like Sri Lanka. It is important to many economic activities and more important for national security. As a coastal nation it is obvious that Sri Lanka is facing both traditional ... -
CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS REVISITED: CULTURAL NARRATIVES IN INDIA-CHINA STRATEGIC COMPETITION
(2025-12)This article revisits Samuel Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations (CoC) theory to examine how cultural and civilizational narratives shape the contemporary strategic rivalry between India and China. While existing ... -
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Grit, Growth mindset, and Academic Self-efficacy in relation to Academic Performance among Nursing Undergraduates at a Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2026-02-21)Introduction: Non-cognitive traits such as grit, growth mindset, and academic self-efficacy are increasingly recognised as determinants of persistence and achievement in higher education. Despite their relevance to motivation ... -
A Comparative Study on Differences between Anglo–American Catalogue Rules (AACR II) and Resource Description and Access (RDA)
(2026-02-12)Anglo–American Catalogue Rules II in 2008 and Resource Description and Access are basically used to catalogue. This study investigates differences between AACR II and RDA. Resource Description and Access is a new standard ...