International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC): Recent submissions

  • Fabrication of CZTS/Cu2O Solar Cell. 
    Fernando, W.T.R.S.; Jayathileka, K.M.D.C.; Siripala, W.; Wijesundera, R.P. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) and Cu2O are two promising materials for application in low-cost and environmentally-friendly thin film solar cells due to their optoelectronic properties. Among the various growth techniques available for ...
  • Evaluation of Glycemic Index of a Product of Saccharum officinarum 
    Muthumala, C.H.; Fernando, W.S.M. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The fasting blood glucose level of a healthy individual should be less than 100 mg/dl. The condition where the fasting blood glucose level rises above 126 mg/dl is known as diabetes. Diabetes can cause failure and dysfunction ...
  • Molecular Docking Analysis to Elucidate the Potential Drug Action of Phytochemicals Present in Ashwagandharishta towards Memory Related Disorders 
    Munaweera, R.R.K.W.; Pandithavidana, D.R. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Ashwagandharishta is an Ayurveda medicine that is used to treat psychiatric conditions, dullness, memory related diseases, sluggishness, epilepsy, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia. The main plant ingredient used to prepare ...
  • Computational Investigation of Pesticide Induced Oxidative Stress and Its Impact on the Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) 
    Deshan, T.M.V.; Pandithavidana, D.R. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has been a major health issue in Sri Lanka within the last three decades. It has been a burden problem mainly for the rural agricultural community. Many investigative ...
  • Isolation of a Potential Microbial Agent for Controlling Dengue Vector Mosquitoes in Sri Lanka 
    Induwara, R.; Fernando, M.; Ranathunge, T.; Parakrama, G.; Hapugoda, M. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Controlling dengue vector mosquito is the most appropriate controlling method for dengue in the absence of an effective drug or a vaccine for dengue viruses. Vector control can be performed using variety of approaches such ...
  • Assessment of Caring Behaviour of Nurses in Sri Lanka: Perspective of Patients and Student Nurses 
    Jagoda, E.T. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Background: Caring is the main theme of nursing. Caring behaviour implies acts, verbal behaviour and non-verbal behaviour of the nurses towards patients to convey caring and attention. Caring behaviours can significantly ...
  • Lung Functions and Airway Inflammatory Markers during Different Phases of Menstrual Cycle in Asthmatic and Healthy Females of Sri Lanka 
    Atukorala, K.R.; Fernando, D.M.S.; Silva, W.A.N.Y.; Amarasiri, W.A.D.L. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Background & objectives: Sex hormones affect lung functions by different mechanisms. Thus the status of asthma is known to vary during menstrual cycle but conclusions drawn are divergent. We aimed to assess lung function ...
  • Study of Gross Anatomy of Ten Nila Sthana in the Head and Neck Region 
    Madumani, H.H.G.; Chandimal, K.M.; Wijesinghe, W.A.M.S.; Balasooriya, M.G.D.N. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Nila treatment is an important treatment modality which is used in the field of Indigenous medicine since Anuradhapura era. At present, this has been used by few of traditional practitioners in Sri Lanka. Although the large ...
  • Incidentally Detected Radiopacities in X-Rays of the Abdomen and Lumbar-Sacral Spine: A Pictorial Essay 
    Siriwardana, S.R.; Gunawardane, N.H.; Bandara, A.S.; Fernando, D.P.S. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Introduction: Incidental radiopacities (IR) are commonly seen in routine X-rays. Those may be incidental findings or directly related to the underlying pathology. Deposition of calcium can occur in normal anatomical ...
  • Analysis of antibiotic sensitivity pattern of clinically significant Staphylococcus aureus at a Base Hospital, Sri Lanka 
    Wijesooriya, L.I.; Jayawardana, G.P.C.; de Silva, S.H.N.A. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    INTRODUCTION: Staphylococcus aureus. is a major organism that causes skin and soft tissue infections. Moreover, it causes an array of other infections. It is treated with flucloxacillin/cloxacillin. However, a significant ...
  • Analysis of Clinically Significant Acinetobacter Spp Isolated from a Base Hospital (BH) of Sri Lanka during a One-Year Period 
    Wijesooriya, L.I.; Jayawardana, G.P.C.; de Silva, S.H.N.A. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Introduction: Acinetobacter spp are potential opportunistic pathogens. Being a water-trophic organism, it stays in humidifier water, sink basins, suction apparatus, disinfectant fluids etc. Number of cases due to Acinetobacter ...
  • A Descriptive Study on Antibiotic Resistant, Clinically Significant Coliform Species Isolated from the Patients at Colombo North Teaching Hospital (CNTH), Ragama, Sri Lanka 
    Wijesooriya, L.I.; Namalie, K.D.; Sunil-Chandra, N.P. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Introduction: Antibiotic resistance (AR) is a great therapeutic challenge globally and locally today. The rate of development of AR is far ahead compared to the discovery of a new class of antibiotics, which has not been ...
  • A Statistical Approach to Define Thresholds for Dengue Epidemic Management in Akurana Medical Officer of Health Area, Kandy District of Sri Lanka 
    Udayanga, N.W.B.A.L.; Gunathilaka, P.A.D.H.N.; Iqbal, M.C.M.; Fernando, M.A.S.T.; Abeyewickreme, W. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Stegomyia indices, namely; Premise Index (PI), Breteau Index (BI) and Container Index (CI) are used forvector management approaches in Sri Lanka. Properly defined threshold values for larval indices are of higher importance ...
  • A Pilot Study on Antibiotic Prescription by General Practitioners in Ragama Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area, Western Province, Sri Lanka 
    Wijesooriya, L.I.; Perera, D.P.; Dissanayake, D.M.D.P.; Wijenayake, D.L.C.D.; Siriwardana, S.R. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Introduction: Antibiotic usage in healthcare has increased dramatically over past few decades. In parallel, bacteria have developed antibiotics resistance (AR) making a great challenge in healthcare. However, antibiotic ...
  • Laboratory Evaluation of the Bio-control Efficacy of Selected Copepods on Dengue Vectors of Sri Lanka 
    Udayanga, N.W.B.A.L.; Ranathunge, R.M.T.; Iqbal, M.C.M.; Abeyewickreme, W.; Hapugoda, M. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Among variety of alternatives for management of dengue vectors, biological control remains as a promising approach, due to its high efficacy, sustainability and low impacts on human and ecosystem health. Copepods are ...
  • Exploring the Cause of an Outbreak of Neonatal Sepsis Following Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in a Base Hospital, Sri Lanka 
    Wijesooriya, L.I.; Jayaratna, H.S.; Wanasinghe, D.S. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Introduction: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are defined as infections which were not present or incubating at the time of admission but occur during the process of care in a hospital or other healthcare facility. ...
  • A Case of Urinary Tract Infection Caused by Providencia stuartii in a Sterile Mid-Stream Urine Sample 
    Wijesooriya, L.I.; Siriwardana, S.R. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are frequently caused by enterobacteria and most commonly caused by Escherichia coli both in the community and hospital settings. UTIs are diagnosed microbiologically by culturing ...
  • Implementation of an Online Histopathology Reporting System in the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya 
    Hettiarachchi, W.G.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S.; Mahendra, B.A.G.G.; Liyanage, S.K.; Hewavinsenthi, S.J.D.S.; Ratnayake, R.M.U.S. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya provides histopathology reporting for the Colombo North Teaching Hospital (NCTH) as an honorable service. The department currently uses a standalone ...
  • Assessment of Motivation for Rehabilitation among Male Illicit Drug Users in Rehabilitation Centers of Sri Lanka 
    Darshana, I.L.A.N.; Wijesinghe, C.J.; De Silva, P.V. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Relapse is a major problem encountered in addiction treatment. Illicit drug users who initiate rehabilitation should have a good motivation for rehabilitation to avoid relapses. This study was conducted to assess the level ...
  • Optimization of a Multiplex PCR for the Identification of Acinetobacter Species Isolated from Clinical Specimens: A Preliminary Study 
    Rajakulasooriya, R.S.R.; Deeyagahage, H.K.; Nisansala, G.G.T.; Kudavidanage, B.P.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Acinetobacter species (spp.) are an important cause of nosocomial infections associated with high morbidity and mortality in the hospital settings. Two medically important Acinetobacter spp. include A. baumannii and A. ...

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