International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC): Recent submissions

  • Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Negombo Lagoon and Achchankulam Estuary in Mannar District. 
    Handagiripathira, H. M. N. L.; Deeyamulla, M. P.; Chandrajith, R. L. R. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Coastal water bodies such as lagoons and estuaries receive various types of pollutants due to anthropogenic influences resulted from rapid economic growth and urbanization. During the last decays, heavy metal contamination ...
  • Assessments of Drinking Water Quality and Water Treatment Process in Kalatuwawa Reservoir in Sri Lanka. 
    Premaratne, W.A.P.J.; Senarathne, K.S.D. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Kalatuwawa is one of the major water treatment plants which supplies water to Colombo city and it‘s sub-urban. Raw and treated water samples were collected from the Kalatuwawa water treatment plant located at 6 85‘ latitude ...
  • Green Synthesis of TiO2 Nanoparticles: A Cost Effective Approach. 
    Fernando, S.S.N.; Peiris, M.M.K.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Arachchi, N.D.H.; Jayaweera, P.M. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) are very useful for many purposes due to their unique physical and chemical properties. Biological synthesis of TiO2 NPs is poorly understood compared to chemical and physical ...
  • Cluster-based Transportation Optimization – A Case Study from Pharmaceutical Supply Chains (PSC). 
    Niwunhella, D. H. H.; Rupasinghe, T.D. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Transportation planning attempts to allocate fixed logistics capacity in the best possible way, for particular business requirements. This study focuses on the pharmaceutical supply chains, as optimization of medicine ...
  • Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters of Water in Cooling Towers and Boilers: Testing and Comparisons. 
    Premaratne, W.A.P.J.; Maithreepala, K.L.U. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Scaling and corrosion effects of cooling towers and boilers can be identified by analyzing their water quality parameters. Cooling tower mainly has a refrigeration system, providing cooling in a wide range of applications ...
  • Physicochemical Analysis of Ground Water Quality and Soil in Ja-Ela Area in Sri Lanka. 
    Premaratne, W.A.P.J.; Anuruddha, I.G.G.U. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Water pollution has become a common problem with the reduction of the availability of drinking fresh water resources. Hydrochemical parameters of groundwater and soil play a significant role in classifying and assessing ...
  • Addressing the Problem in Applying Recently Using Relative Humidity Equation as a Ratio of Saturation Pressures, For Closed Systems and Deriving the Correction Ratio for Closed Systems. 
    De Silva, P.S.N. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    This article has brought to consideration a problem about the applicable situations of the recently using relative humidity equation which is in terms of saturation pressure of a system in a certain temperature and saturation ...
  • Comparison of Methods for miRNA Extraction from Plasma and Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells. 
    Hapugaswatta, H. P. H.; Seneviratne, K.N.; Jayathilaka, N. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    miRNAs are small non-coding RNA that are known to regulate gene expression at transcription level. Altered expression levels of miRNAs due to the infections can serve as clinically relevant biomarkers. Reproducible and ...
  • Effect of Selected Aquatic Macrophytes in Controlling Some Human Enteric Pathogens of Sewage Sludge Collected from Common Waste Water Treatment Plant at Biyagama EPZ. 
    Kodituwakku, K. A. R. K.; Yatawara, M. D. M. D. W. M. M. K. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The macrophyte based constructed wetlands (CWs) are economically feasible, easy to manage and an effective phyto-remediation method to treat sewage sludge safely. These wetlands have also been used for the removal of human ...
  • Protective Effect of Coconut Cake Phenolic Antioxidants on Oxidative Stress Induced Macromolecular Damage in HEp-2 Cells. 
    Karunasiri, M. G. A. N.; Seneviratne, K.N.; Jayathilaka, N. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Coconut cake, a by-product of the coconut oil manufacturing is a rich source of phenolic antioxidants. The majority of research dealing with phenolic antioxidants is primarily focused on the extraction of phenolic substances ...
  • Hand Washing Practice among Intern House Officers (IHOs) during Working Hours at Colombo North Teaching Hospital (CNTH), Ragama. 
    Kendawala, A.; Kodithuwakku, A.; Kondasinghe, N.; Kaumadie, N.; Karunathilaka, S.; Wijesooriya, L.I. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Contaminated hands of healthcare workers (HCWs) are known to crosstransmit microorganisms causing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Hence, hand hygiene (HH) is the simplest and the most effective method to prevent HAIs. ...
  • Case report: Edwardsiella tarda Sepsisfollowing Abortion. 
    Wijesooriya, L.I.; Weerawardana, A.; Mohamed, R. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Edwardsiella tarda is a Gram negative bacterium of Family Enterobacteriaceae - primarily a pathogen of fish. Human infections with E. tarda are rare. Reports of E. tarda septicemia is exceptional (<5%) with mortality of ...
  • Detection of Dengue Co Infections Using a Novel Single Tube Multiplex Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction. 
    Jayathilake, E.K.S.; Jayarathne, J.A.J.C.; Muhandiramlage, T.P.; Fujii, Y.; Gunasekara, K.A.D.C. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Co-infection in individuals by more than one Dengue Virus (DENV) serotype has been reported in regions where multiple serotypes co-circulate. Co-infections can be detected using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Semi-nested ...
  • Incidental Extra Spinal Findings in Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Spine: Beyond the Focus. 
    Siriwardana, S.R.; Herath, S.; Wijesooriya, L.I. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine is a special imaging modality to evaluate various symptoms in spine including low back pain. However, extra spinal incidental findings (IF) which detect additionally during the ...
  • Clinical Pharmacists‟ Interventions to Improve Inhaler Use among Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients. 
    Wickramasinghe, N.D.D.; Lynch, C.B.; Coombes, J.; Jayamanne, S.F.; De Silva, S.T. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Inappropriate use of asthma inhalers can lead to increased hospitalizations, reduced quality of life (QOL), loss of productivity and increased health related costs. Pharmacist-led interventions have shown an improvement ...
  • Role of Larval Indices on the Incidence of Dengue Epidemics in Akurana, Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Area, Kandy. 
    Udayanga, N.W.B.A.L.; Gunathilaka, P.A.D.H.N.; Iqbal, M.C.M.; Fernando, M.A.S.T.; Abeyewickreme, W. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    As in many other Asian countries, vector control entities in Sri Lanka also depend upon larval indices as the major driving factor of routine entomological surveillance and management of dengue vectors. However, studies ...
  • Study on Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Dengue Fever in a Cohort of Advanced Level Students in Sri Lanka. 
    Wijesooriya, L.I.; Hitige, D.G.; Herath, Y.B.; Sugandhi, R.A.I.; Siriwardana, S.R. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Dengue is a leading healthcare challenge in Sri Lanka. In 2015, 29,777 dengue cases were reported and this increased by 85.2% (55150 cases) in 2016. Last 10 months of year 2017 reported 158854 suspected dengue cases. Of ...
  • Optimization of Critical Threshold Values for Aedes Mosquitoes based on Breteau Index in Kandy District of Sri Lanka. 
    Udayanga, N.W.B.A.L.; Gunathilaka, P.A.D.H.N.; Iqbal, M.C.M.; Kusumawathie, P.H.D.; Abeyewickreme, W. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Many countries, including Sri Lanka, mainly depend upon Stegomyia indices,such as Premise Index (PI), Breteau Index (BI),Container Index (CI), and Pupal Index (PI) for routine entomological surveillance of dengue. Among ...
  • The Genetic Origins and Molecular Characterization of Sickle Cell Disease in Sri Lanka. 
    Darshana, L.G.T.; Manamperi, A.; Premawardhena, A.P. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Sickle cell disease (SCD) is globally the commonest monogenic disease. Although the incidence is not as common as in India, it is found in Sri Lanka too. A recent hospital based survey identified around 60 patients in the ...
  • Assessment of Background Frequency of Micronuclei Formation in Two Selected Populations in Sri Lanka. 
    Weerakkody, W.A.T.L.; Warnakulasuriya, D.T.D.; Williams, H.S.A.; Dabarera, M.D.; Rathnayake, R.M.N.P.; Rodrigo, B.K.S.K.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    This study assessed background frequency of micronuclei formation using biodosimetry in persons living in Norochcholai and Ragama in Sri Lanka. Biodosimetry, a technique used to assess exposure to radiation, is considered ...

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