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Factors associated with quality of life of breast cancer patients who have completed treatment at Oncology clinic, Teaching Hospital Jaffna

Vishnuveni, K.; Puvithira, T.; Jegapragash, V.; Thanenthiran, A. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Introduction: The most prevalent malignancy diagnosed in women is breast cancer. Improvements in diagnosis and treatment have significantly increased breast cancer survival rates. Despite the improvements, it has negative ...
Types of bacterial contaminations, antibiotic sensitivity patterns and their influencing factors of wrist threads worn by students of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna

Anuththara, S.H.S.; Wijerathna, R.M.L.T.N.; Ambalavanar, V. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Introduction: People of different religions wear wrist threads believing that it brings happiness, protection, good health, and spiritual strength. Wrist threads worn by healthcare personnel can harbour potential pathogens ...
Physicochemical and Phytochemical screening of ‘Neerizhivu Chooranam 1’ used for Diabetes Mellitus in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Merin Dinushiya, J.; Nilanusha, S.; Sugansika, M.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Sivarangini, S.; Ravimannan, N. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Introduction: Neerizhivu Chooranam 1 is a polyherbal drug, mainly consists of Terminalia chebula, Embilica officianalis and Murraya koenigiiand it is called as Mathumaeha Choornam. This medication is especially used in ...
The influence of sociodemographic factors on parental involvement in academic lives of undergraduate students at University of Jaffna

Dhanakgedra, P.M.; Deepashika, K.A.T.M. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Introduction: Parental involvement in the academic lives of undergraduate students is a multifaceted phenomenon influenced by various factors. As students navigate their educational journey, the level of engagement from ...
Evaluating the perception about the role of nuclear pharmacists among pharmacists in Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Praveena Priyadharshini, A.; Dhanushika Kumari, O.W.; Ranathunga, R.M.C.H.; Kalki, P.; Yoganathan, T.; Jeyanthan, M. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Introduction: Nuclear pharmacy is a special field in pharmacy practice that requires specially trained nuclear pharmacists to handle radioactive substances. Due to ignorance, unfavourable opinions about nuclear pharmacy ...
Teak (Tectona grandis Linn) derived dye: an eco-friendly alternative for Eosin in histological staining

Manage, T.B.M.; Dhanapala, K.M.R.I.; Mahinda, M.T.R.; Rasaratnam, K. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Introduction: Staining plays a pivotal role in the morphological evolution of tissue samples in histopathology. The combination of Hematoxylin and Eosin is the most common stain utilized for tissue staining. Hematoxylin, ...
Knowledge of preconception care among eligible women

Kayarupi, K.; Thilini, C.; Kamalarupan, L.; Nivetha, K. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Introduction: Preconception care (PCC) is the provision of biomedical, behavioral, and social health interventions to women and couples before conception occurs. It prevents maternal and perinatal complications and ...
Antibacterial and antioxidant activity of different solvent extractions of leaves and bark of Erythrina variegata

Thuvaragan, S.; Gnanakarunyan, T.; Bandaranayaka, T.D.; Horshington, A.S.; Fernando, K.M.O. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Plant-based antimicrobials have been proven to be a promising treatment option with several advantages, including fewer side effects and highly diverse pharmacological activities due to secondary metabolites. Erythrina ...
The staining ability of natural flower extracts as alternative dyes for bacterial staining

Cafoor, F.N.; Najeem, F.N.; Haseeb, H.F.; Thillainathan, K.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Gnanakarunyan, T. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Gram staining is used as a routine stain in bacteriology. Synthetic stainsare commonly used for Gram staining which were reported to cause adverse effects to the environment and user. The use of natural dyes for microbial ...
Factors associated with knowledge on self-administration of eye drop instillation among Glaucoma patients attending Eye clinic, Teaching Hospital Jaffna

Ameliya Rachel, J.A.; Meera, S.; Jegapragash, V.; Malaravan, M. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

At least 2.2 billion individuals suffer from glaucoma, which is an asymptomatic chronic eye illness leading to complete blindness. Increased intraocular pressure is a clinical contributor to glaucoma; thus, to reduce ...
Evaluation of total antioxidant activity of deproteinized and non- deproteinized polysaccharides extracted from leaves of Hemidesmus indicus (Nannari)

Salini, N.; Aberame, S.; Piriyanka, N.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Senthilnanthanan, M. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Introduction: Recently, polysaccharides derived from natural products have attained considerable attention as potent in vivo and in vitro antioxidants. Hemidesmus indicus is a plant valued for its diverse uses in traditional ...
Variations in Important Water Quality Parameters and Fish Species of Thondaimanaru Lagoon, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Shobiya, P.; Sivashanthini, K.; Sutharshiny, S.; Gunaalan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2018)

Thondaimanaru lagoon is one of the shallow coastal lagoons in Jaffna peninsula. This study was conducted to assess the present status of water quality and fish species composition of this lagoon. Water sampling was ...
Marine Fungal Diversity and its Bioprospecting Potential for Human Health

Kalaiselvam, M. (University of Jaffna, 2018)

Fungal biodiversity was extensively surveyed along southeast coast of India. A total of 98 species of fungi belonging to 31 genera were isolated from the mangrove soil samples, and 32 species of 12 genera under 4 ...
Isolation and Identification of Novel Bacteria that Could Potentially Capable of Degrading Crude Oil from a Heavily Contaminated Sites in Sri Lanka

Manilgama, T.T.D.; Hemachandra, C.K.; Wewalwela, J.J.; Kapuruge, T.N.; Rodrigo, W.W.P.; Fonseka, W.R.K. (University of Jaffna, 2018)

Bioremediation is the most harmless and efficient method for degrading petroleum hydrocarbons. The objective of the present study was to isolate and identify potential crude oil degrading bacteria from chronically ...
Impacts of Barrage Construction on Socio – Economic Status of Fishers in Thondaimanaru Lagoon, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Shobiya, P.; Sivashanthini, K.; Sutharshiny, S.; Gunaalan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2018)

Present study was conducted to determine the impacts of barrage construction on livelihood status of fishers who involve fishing in Thondaimanaru lagoon. The data related to the socio economic condition of the fisher ...
Heavy Metal Concentration in Continental Shelf Sediments of Southeast Coast of India

Ajmal Khan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2018)

Heavy metals affect the ecosystems through bioaccumulation and bio-magnification processes. Studies done elsewhere showed contamination of coastal sediments with heavy metals. However, information available on this ...
Growth Performance of Poecilia reticulata and Betta splendens in Varying Water Hardness Treatments

Abarna, A.; Patrick, A.E.S.; Jayawardena, U.A. (University of Jaffna, 2018)

Vavuniya district in Sri Lanka experiences heavy water hardness levels in the underground aquifers, severely affecting the human health. However, there is a scarcity of research work on the effect of water hardness on ...
Evaluation of Bio-meteorological indices based on Observational data and Model simulations for an Urban Tropical Coastal Region in Tamilnadu, India

Ravichandran, C.; Bagavathsingh, A. (University of Jaffna, 2018)

Weather research forecast model simulations were performed in summer month in order to evaluate the bio-meteorological indices in the tropical urban coastal site. Assessment and forecast of thermal indices is an important ...
Economic Loss of Northern Fishers Due to the Poaching Activities of Indian Trawlers

Vithursha, T.; Sivashanthini, K.; Gunaalan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2018)

The present study was carried out to analyze the economic loss of Sri Lankan fishers due to the poaching activities by Indian trawlers. Fishery resources are major livelihoods in South Indian and North Sri Lankan people ...
Ecological Footprints for Aquaculture Possibility in Selected Mangrove Regions

Saruga, S.; Sivashanthini, K.; Gunaalan, K.; Sutharshiny, S. (University of Jaffna, 2018)

The present study was carried out to analyze the possibility of aquaculture in selected mangrove regions in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. A detailed study on the possibility of aquaculture was carried out in Sarasaalai (L1) and ...

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