The primary objective of the proposed study is to examine the predictors of financial behaviour in the Northern province of Sri Lanka. Previous studies' results have shown that these predictors are significantly associated ...

Purpose: Women in Jaffna play a crucial role in the region's cultural, economic, and social fabric but face challenges shaped by traditional norms and post-conflict realities. These challenges include limited access to ...

Despite the increasing demand for natural and healthier food options, many commercially available jams are still artificially flavoured and coloured. This creates a need for healthier natural alternatives to meet the ...

Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum), a staple in diets worldwide, are highly perishable, leading to significant postharvest losses. Drying offers an effective solution to extend shelf life and preserve surplus tomatoes. ...

This study examines the applicability of international university ranking systems to Sri Lankan state universities, focusing on the five most popular systems: Times Higher Education (THE), QS World University Rankings, ...

Background: Contribution of the midstream urine microbiome to chronic kidney disease (CKD) is clinically relevant, yet it’s understudied. Objectives: To identify bacteria from midstream urine of CKD patients with comorbidities ...

The Lipocalin 2 (LCN2) gene has been identified as a tubular injury-related renal biomarker in chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the findings remain equivocal as its regulations could be influenced by clinicopathological ...

Sri Lanka experienced a transboundary haze event in December 2022. The air quality index changed significantly during this period. This study aims to determine the impact of haze events on bacterial consortia and the ...