• Personal, Professional, and Work-Life Balance Factors Influencing Nurses' Retention in Selected Government Hospitals in the Jaffna District, Sri Lanka 

  Kamalarupan, L.; Wijethunga, W.M.C.C.; Thenuwara, T.H.T.N.; Rajeev, G. (KIU Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Introduction: Retention of skilled nurses is crucial for quality healthcare, yet workforce stability in Sri Lanka remains a challenge. Evidence on how personal, professional, and work-life factors influence nurse retention ...
• Developing a modified mycological culture medium for Malassezia furfur by supplementing sabouraud dextrose agar with extracted lipid oil from egg yolk 

  Sivasinthujah, S.; Shalini, R.; Kannathasan, S.; Gnanakarunyan, T.J. (Mushroom Research Foundation, Thailand, 2026)

  Malassezia furfur (M. furfur) is a lipophilic yeast that is associated with a variety of superficial and systemic dermatological conditions, including pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, and atopic eczema. Though ...
• Formulation development and evaluation of polyherbal gel for bacterial skin infection 

  Janith, U.I.P.; Imesha, P.D.; Nimesh, K.M.S.G.; Ganakarunyan, T.; Dilakshana, K.; Sathya, S. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Bacterial skin infections are common among hospitalised patients, for which topical antibiotics are used. Antibiotic resistance, toxicity and high cost have led to the need for the development of herbal formulations that ...
• Antifungal activity of methanolic extracts of Abelmoschus esculentus pods and Salvia hispanica L. seeds against Candida albicans 

  Faseeha, M.F.F.; Mafrina, M.I.F.; Mufees, K.R.M.; Gnanakarunyan, T.J.; Dilakshana, K.; Sathya, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, 2025)

  Introduction: Candidiasis, which is caused by Candida albicans, is becoming a global health concern due to the emergence of resistant strains to antifungal drugs. It led to the need for alternative treatment approaches. ...
• Synergistic Antibacterial Activity of Methanolic Extract of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Bark and Curcuma longa Rhizome 

  Doranegama, W.M.A.P.M.; Thupaksiga, B.; Kasthuriarachchi, K.A.S.T.; Gamage, G.G.O.K.; Gnanakarunyan, T.; Dilakshana, K.; Sathya, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Background: The combination of plant extracts has shown significant potential in enhancing antimicrobial efficacy through synergistic interactions. Such combinations may offer improved therapeutic outcomes, multitarget ...
• Chemical Stability of Sublingual Glyceryl Trinitrate Tablets in Outpatient Settings 

  Fernando, W.A.L.; Kumarasinghe, K.K.A.T.D.; Madanayake, M.K.A.D.; Sathya, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Background: Sublingual Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) tablets are essential in managing angina. However, their chemical stability can be compromised by evaporation of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), especially when ...
• Prevalence of preterm birth and associated maternal factors at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 

  Dharmadasa, U.K.; Premathilake, S.M.S.P.; Kamalarupan, L.; Sasrubi, S. (Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health,, 2025)

  Background: Preterm birth is a primary cause of newborn morbidity and mortality. Preterm birth rate in Sri Lanka ranges from 10-15 per 1000 live births. Objectives: To assess the prevalence and maternal factors associated ...
• Framework on core competences for physiotherapists and nurses working with older adults in Sri Lanka 

  Pereira, D.; Senanayake, K.; Jayawardana, S.; Santhalingam, S.; Kamalarupan, L.; Tha- botharan, D.; Sujendran, S.; Lokeesan, V.; Karthijekan, K.; Senavirathna, C.; and et, al (RIAGE, 2025)

  The popula*on of Sri Lanka is rapidly ag- ing, and there is a growing demand for healthcare professionals skilled in older adult’s care. The CAPAGE project “Promot- ing academic and professional excellence in ...
• Association of socio-demographic factors on attitudes of nurses toward caring for older adults at Teaching Hospital Jaffna 

  Hazeem, A.M.; Mathusnka, M.K.I.; Kamalarupan, L.; Thanujanan, K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Population ageing is increasing globally; hence, it’s crucial to give more focus to caring for them. Nurses are one of the key players among the multidisciplinary team who work with older adult patients. A nurse’s ...
• Attitude on patients’ rights among nurses working at the Teaching Hospital Jaffna 

  Rahavi, S.; Hanustiya, V.; Kamalarupan, L.; Namessevayam, G. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Patients’ rights are one of the major aspects of human rights. As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, nurses have a responsibility to preserve patients’ rights. Objective: To assess the attitude on ...
• 6 Knowledge on occupational hazards and associated socio demographic factors among nurses at Teaching Hospital Jaffna 

  Seruba, G.; Perera, W.D.W.; Thabotharan, D.; Kamalarupan, L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Nurses are the front line of risks and victims of occupational hazards among healthcare professionals. These hazards may affect the well-being of the nurses. A thorough understanding of occupational hazards helps promote ...
• Retention intention of nurses in government hospitals of the Jaffna district, Sri Lanka 

  Wijethunga, W.M.C.C.; Thenuwara, T.H.T.N.; Rajeev, G.; Kamalarupan, L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Nurses form the backbone of health care systems, and their intention to stay directly affects care quality. Despite many nurses leaving the profession, local literature has paid little attention to this issue. Objective: ...
• Factors influencing the decision of tubal sterilization among women who underwent tubectomy in Nallur MOH Area 

  Virgini Varshika, J.; Thanusan, K.; Kamalarupan, L.; Pushpakanthan, E. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Tubal Sterilization, which is a relatively straightforward surgical procedure in which the fallopian tubes are permanently occluded to prevent conception. Tubal Sterilization would be the 4th most used contraceptive ...
• Practices influencing weight reduction among adults participating at Gym centers in Jaffna District 

  Mathangan, S.; Aarabi, M.; Kamalarupan, L.; Sabaananth, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka., 2025)

  Weight loss is a decrease in body weight achieved either through diet and exercise or due to involuntary circumstances such as illness. Previous studies in different settings have shown that dietary changes, such as ...
• In vitro Anticoagulant Activity of Methanolic Extract of Ficus hispida (Hairy Fig) Bark 

  Gunawardhana, K.A.P.S.; Dharmasena, M.C.P.; Bandara, W.M.A.P.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Rasaratnam, K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna., 2024)

  Background: Ficus hispida L. f. (Hairy Fig), is a widely used herb in traditional medicine in Sri Lanka and is reported to have antimicrobial, antioxidant, antinociceptive, antineoplastic, and antidiabetic activities. ...
• Physical, physicochemical and preliminary phytochemical analysis of siddha poly herbal drugs used for treating diabetes mellitus in Northern province, Sri Lanka 

  Sivarangini, S.; Ravimannan, N.; Merin Dinushiya, J.; Nilanusha, S.; Sugansika, M.; Sivasinthujah, S. (2025)

  The Siddha system of medicine uses natural herbal products for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). In Northern Province, Sri Lanka Madhumeha chooranam, Neerizhivu chooranam 1 and Neerizhivu chooranam 2 are famously ...
• A Comparative Study on the Antioxidant Potentials of Hybrid and Generic Papayas Available in Jaffna, Sri Lanka 

  Needhiraja, N.; Chelliah, D.; Krishnamoorthy, T.; Jayasooriya, A.T.R.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Senthilnanthanan, M. (2024)

  Generic papaya is a tropical plant abundant in Sri Lanka. Traditionally, it has been used therapeutically as it is a good source of polyphenols, carotenoids and an excellent source of vitamins that are powerful antioxidants. ...
• Development and Antibacterial Characterization of Hand Sanitizer Gel from Mint Leaf Extract (Mentha arvensis L.) 

  Malarvarnan, S.; Nirubini, A.S.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Gnanakarunyan, T.J. (: Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 2024)

  Formulation of hand sanitizers with herbs extract to enhance safety and quality while maintaining effective antibacterial properties. This study aimed to formulate hand sanitizers with different concentrations of ethyl ...
• A Review on Current Knowledge of Medicinal Properties of Garcinia quaesita 

  Nirubini, A.S.; Sivasinthujah, S. (Mulawarman University, 2024)

  Garcinia quaesita is an endemic plant to Sri Lanka, has garnered attention from traditional medicine practitioners and researchers due to its diverse medicinal properties. G. quaesita have been traditionally used to treat ...
• An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by diabetes patients attending the Teaching Hospital, Jaffna, Sri Lanka 

  Niluka, N.; Sathya, S.; Sivasinthujah, S. (Ceylon Journal of Science, 2024)

  The scope of this study is to describe the ethnobotany of medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes mellitus (DM) among diabetic patients attending the Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. A cross-sectional descriptive ...

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