Graduate Studies: Recent submissions

  • 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 ...
  • Socio-demographic and Hearing Aid Related Factors that Influence Use of Hearing Aids. 
    Livera, W.L.A.H.; De Silva, M.D.K. (2017)
    Hearing loss (HL) is increasingly recognized as a public health problem. Even though hearing aids (HA) are the primary rehabilitation option, majority of adults with HL who obtain HAs do not use them. Objectives; The study ...
  • Knowledge and Practices towards Prevention of Dengue Fever in a Cohort of Advanced Level Students. 
    Mathangasinghe, Y.; Jayasooriya, U.G.L.B. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and practices towards Dengue fever (DF) of a group of Sri Lankan students. Materials and methods: This was a combined qualitative and quantitative study from June ...
  • Assessment of Life Style Modifications among Diabetes Patients Attending Primary Medical Care Unit, Yatiyana, Matara. 
    Amarabandu, H.G.I.; Hewage, D.C. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Diabetes mellitus is a major non-communicable metabolic disorder worldwide. With the sedentary life style, prevalence of diabetes is rapidly increasing. Diabetes Mellitus is not curable but can be controlled with diet, ...
  • Development of A Duration Pattern Test to Assess Temporal Processing Abilities in Normal Hearing Young Adults. 
    Balasuriya, B.M.L.K. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Introduction:Duration Pattern Test (DPT) is a test that can be used for evaluating central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). (Majak, Zamysłowska-Szmytke, Rajkowska, & Śliwińska-Kowalska, 2015). The current dissertation ...
  • Cost-Effectiveness of Three Approaches to Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. 
    Ekanayake, C.D.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Pieris, R.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Hysterectomy is the commonest major gynaecological surgical procedure. There are many approaches in performing a hysterectomy which depend on clinical criteria. However certain patients are suitable to be operated through ...
  • Behavioural Modelling Approach to Simulate Collaboration in Apparel Supply Chains. 
    Lakmal, R. D. S.; Rupasinghe, T. D. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    With the rapid evolution of technology and competition in the current business context, supply chain collaboration has become a widely spoken and researched topic. It has become a greater challenge to achieve the optimum ...
  • Inquiry Based Learning Approach in Introductory Level Science Education. 
    Rupasinghe, T.P.; Samarasekere, P.W.; Wijesinghe, S. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    In today‘s world, science education has been shifted from the traditional ―Passive Learning‖ to the ―Active Learning‖ approach. Although traditional teaching is effective in disseminating large body of content to a large ...
  • Usage of Computer and Internet among Undergraduates: Knowledge, Awareness, and Concentration on Privacy and Security Management and Internet among Undergraduates: Knowledge, Awareness, and Concentration on Privacy and Security Management. 
    Nalaka, G.P.S.; Diunugala, H.P. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Today, in twenty first century information technology plays a vital role of every aspect of human life, especially in process of education. Significantly, the usage of computer and Internet is expanding among undergraduates. ...
  • Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Enabled New Product Development Process Model for Performance Apparel. 
    De Silva, R.K.J.; Rupasinghe, T.; Apeagyei, P. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Consumer demands for performance apparel are constantly changing with the dynamic needs of life styles. Criticality of such demands and the determinants of efficiency, have driven considerations for mass customized products ...
  • Comparative Study on Decentralized Cloud Collaboration (DCC). 
    Selvanathan, N.; Poravi, G. (2017)
    Cloud collaboration is a billion-dollar industry, for sharing and co-authoring files, in which the files are uploaded to a remote storage. In the current age of information technology, cloud collaboration expects to see a ...
  • Recommendations for Students in Higher Education: A Machine Learning Approach. 
    Kasthuriarachchi, K.S.T.; Liyanage, S.R. (2017)
    Educational Data Mining is a rising discipline in Data Mining setting which concentrated on creating systems for investigating one of a kind data that starts from educational settings, and utilizing those procedures to ...
  • Job Satisfaction and the Employees‟ Perception of Their Performance in Small and Medium IT companies in Coimbatore City of India. 
    Thangavelu, A.; Sudhahar, J.C.; Fernando, W. R. P. K. (2017)
    The Indian IT industry is having many challenges in managing their employees such as turnover, skill updates, performance management etc. While performance management is done in a more structured way in large IT companies, ...
  • Credit Risk Assessment and Credit Default Behaviour in Sri Lanka. 
    Sandagiri, S.P.N.; Thilakaratne, P.M.C. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    This research investigates effectiveness of credit risk assessment in identifying credit default behaviour of bank borrowers. Accordingly, this research aims to examine the credit risk assessment variables used in credit ...
  • The Impact of Labour Constrains on Productivity: A Study Based on Handloom Industry in Western Province. 
    Mayadunne, V.; Weerakkody, W.A.S. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2017)
    Human factors are the very critical factors concern with other resources which can be contributed for the production process. Due to considerable amount of labors have been employed at the weaving industry in Sri Lanka, ...

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