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The Role of Rashomon Effect in the Success or Failure of Software Development Requirement Gathering Process

Rathnayaka, B.M.T.N.; De Silva, G.I.F.; Wickramatunga, M. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

A software project, whatever the size must go through defined stages which are known as the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Among five phases of the SDLC the first phase: Requirement Definition needs certain technique ...
Developing and Pilot- Testing A Post - Stroke Dysphagia Screening Protocol for Speech and Language Therapists in the Sri Lankan Context

Elilnangai, T.; Hettiarachchi, S.; Pillay, M. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Background-Accurate and timely evaluation of swallowing is necessary to determine how to safely administer medications, maintain adequate nutrition and hydration in a person with dysphagia. Unfortunately, dysphagia is a ...
Sterile Insect Technique for Controlling Aedes albopictus (Skuse); Sex Separation and Mating Competitiveness

Harishchandra, J.; Hapugoda, M.; Premaratne, R.G.; Abeyewickreme, W. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) introduced by Edward F. Knipling in 1950s has been shown as an effective and sustainable genetic approach to control populations of selected pest insects in area wide integrated pest management ...
A Comparison of Pathogenic Bacterial Spectrum and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern in Adult Cancer and Non-Cancer Patients Who Have Received Prior Antibiotic Therapy at Two Tertiary Care Institutions – Preliminary Findings

Chathuranga, G.; Dissanayake, T.; Fernando, N.; Wanigatunge, C. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Infectious diseases are an important cause of increased morbidity and mortality among patients of all age groups particularly in the immunosuppressed including those with malignancies. Objective of this study was to compare ...
Possible Application of Sickling Test in Haemoglobinopathy Screening of Sri Lanka.

Darshana, T.; Perera, N.; Manamperi, A.; Premawardhena, A. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

The national screening programme for thalassaemia in Sri Lanka is currently using Full blood count (FBC) with red cell indices as the technique to identify haemoglobinopathies. This approach is likely to miss sickle ...
Morphology and Morphometry of Purana (Old) Villages: Pidurangala, Thalkote, Nagalawewa and Diyakepilla at Sigiriya Suburbs, Sri Lanka

Chandimal, K. M.; Adikari, G.; Yasawardene, S.G. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

The present human population living in Sigiriya suburbs with the Purana surnames such as Aluthgedara, Gamagedara, Undiyagedara, Millagahagedara, Kongahagedara etc are considered as the Purana population whose ancestry could ...
Quality of Life in Dementia Patients: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of Sinhala version of Dementia Specific Quality of Life (DEMQOL) in Sri Lanka.

Jayakody, S.; Arambepola, C. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Dementia has become a public health priority along with population ageing worldwide. Owing to its chronic progressive nature in the absence of a cure, maintaining the best possible quality of life (QOL) have become the ...
Evaluating Temporal Patterns of Snakebite in Sri Lanka: The Potential for Higher Snakebite Burdens with Climate Change

Ediriweera, D. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Background: Snakebite is a neglected tropical disease that has been overlooked by healthcare decision makers in many countries. Previous studies have reported seasonal variation in hospital admission rates due to snakebites ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

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