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ABIOTIC STRESS EFFECTS ON PHYTOCHEMICALS AND ANTIOXIDANTS OF C. SPECIOSUS, AND BIOACTIVITY PROFILING (ANTIDIABETIC AND ANTIBIOTIC) IN HEALTHY PLANTS

Rajaratnam, Ramana; Sandamini, Neranja; Zakariya, Zahra (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Abiotic stress refers to unfavourable environmental conditions that affect plant growth and survival by disrupting physiological processes, causing oxidative damage and cellular dysfunction. Plants respond to abiotic ...
IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT TRAINING ON FAIRTRADE CERTIFICATION: EVIDENCE FROM SRI LANKA’S SPICE FARMERS

Amarawansha, E. A. G. S. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Fairtrade (FT) is an alternative trading system that encourages sustainable development by improving trading conditions and safeguarding the rights of downgraded producers in developing countries. Despite the solid potential ...
GREEN SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES FROM FIVE SPECIES OF CYPERUS GENUS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THEIR BIO FUNCTIONAL AND CATALYTIC PROPERTIES

Kurus, Amshana; Kandiah, Mathi; Gunaratne, Benali; Perera, Ominda (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Nanotechnology offers a sustainable approach for synthesising materials at the nanoscale, enhancing their physicochemical and biological properties. This study investigated the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles ...
TEXTUAL TRANSMISSION OF THE VAJIRABUDDHIṬĪKĀ: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NIDĀNAVAṆṆANĀ SINHALESE AND BURMESE EDITIONS

Gnanaloka, Maho (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

The Vajirabuddhiṭīkā, the oldest known sub-commentary on the Vinaya Piṭaka, is traditionally attributed to the Most Venerable Vajirabuddhi and is thought to have been composed between the Anurādhapura and Polonnaruwa ...
SYNTHESIS, CHARACTHERISATION, AND ANTIBACTERIAL POTENTIAL OF A Pt(II) COMPLEX WITH A NOVEL LINEAR SULFONAMIDE LIGAND TERMINATED BY BENZIMIDAZOLYL MOIETIES

Peramunaarachchi, P. A. Y. A.; De Silva, Isha; Ranasinghe, Kokila; Herath, A. T. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Platinum complexes have been extensively studied for their antibacterial and anticancer properties, primarily due to their ability to bind to DNA and proteins. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the ...
ASSESSMENT OF LAND USE AND LAND COVER (LULC) CHANGES AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS IN BELLANWILA- ATTIDIYA WETLAND

Dewmini, H. K. U. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Wetlands are vital ecosystems that provide essential ecological services. Bellanwila-Attidiya Wetland, which is one of the most significant urban wetlands in Sri Lanka, has experienced considerable land use and land cover ...
ANTIBIOFILM POTENTIAL OF SILVER, ZINC OXIDE AND TITANIUM DIOXIDE NANOPARTICLES AND THEIR APPLICATION IN WATER PIPELINES

Thevashayinath, S.; Vivehananthan, K.; Abeygunawardena, I. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Biofilms are complex microbial structures that adhere to surfaces and are enclosed within self-produced extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), enabling them to resist disinfectants and antibiotics. Biofilm formation ...
CAUSATIVE FACTORS OF URBAN SPRAWL IN THE HOMAGAMA DIVISIONAL SECRETARIAT DIVISION

Kavirathna, G. E. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Urban sprawl is the unplanned outward expansion of cities towards suburban areas, which often disrupts natural landscapes and resources. Hence, various causative factors contribute to this continuous expansion in suburban ...
ASSOCIATION OF DIFFERENT FOOD LABEL FORMATS WITH HEALTHINESS EVALUATION AND CONSUMER FOOD CHOICES : A STUDY IN KESBEWA, SRI LANKA

Richard, S. U.; Adikari, A. M. M. U. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Food labels play an essential role in enabling consumers to make informed food choices and ensuring fair trade in the food industry. In Sri Lanka, numerous studies have explored the Traffic Light System, creating a ...
NURSES’ EXPERIENCES OF REHABILITATION CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE WITH STROKE AT A SELECTED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, SRI LANKA

Adikari, A. A. S. Y.; Perera, J. K. A. M. N.; Perera, K. S. M.; Galappaththi, A. G. D. S.; Fernando, W. I. S.; Madhavi, A. V. P. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability among older adults, often requiring comprehensive rehabilitation to restore functional independence. Nurses play a key role in the multidisciplinary care team, particularly ...
EVALUATION OF MODIFIABLE BEHAVIORAL AND DIETARY RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES MELLITUS

Ravihari, M. N. T. N; Uswaththa, U. L. H. A. K. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic condition associated with hyperglycaemia. DM is a non-communicable disease and results from insulin resistance or when the pancreas fails to generate enough insulin. DM has two ...
INVESTIGATION OF THE PREVALENCE OF PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH MENOPAUSE AMONG WOMEN IN THE GAMPAHA DISTRICT

Uswaththa, U. L. H. A. K.; Ravihari, M. N. T. N. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Menopause is a significant stage in a woman’s life, marking the end of her reproductive years and the cessation of monthly menstrual cycles. It generally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, with natural menopause ...
SOCIO-CULTURAL PARAMETERS INFLUENCING MEAT CONSUMPTION PATTERNS AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN SRI LANKA

Wickramasinghe, W. M. K. T.; Weerarathna, W. W. A. P. M. I.; Liyanage, K. L. D. B. P.; Hettiarachchi, G. P.; Perera, J. A. D. A. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Meat is a primary source of protein. The market offers two major types of meat: raw and processed. Undergraduates with tight schedules of academic and extracurricular activities pay little attention to nutrition. The ...
EXPLORING OCCUPATIONAL CHALLENGES OF CAREGIVERS IN ELDERLY CARE FACILITIES IN SRI LANKA

Abeysinghe, A. A. D. S. N. D. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Sri Lanka, a South Asian nation with a rapidly aging population, has witnessed a significant rise in elderly care homes. Limited research has focused on the caregivers who play a vital role in these institutions. According ...
DETERMINANTS OF LPG USAGE AND POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVE COOKING ENERGY SOURCES IN RURAL SRI LANKA

Ileperuma, Tharundi (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

This study investigated the impact of energy security on rural household cooking practices. A sample of 56 households out of 561 households in Pamunugama area of the Kalutara District of the Western Province was selected ...
THE REPRESENTATION OF NON-HUMAN ENTITIES IN JACOB AND WILHELM GRIMM’S COMPLETE GRIMMS’ FAIRY TALES

Ponnamperuma, P. M. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

The Fairy tale belongs to genre of traditional folklore. In the 19th century, the canon of fairy tale was broadened by research studies of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. As every other story, fairy tale consists of a story that ...
A STUDY ON THE INTERSECTIONS OF IDENTITY, BELONGING, AND RECONCILIATION AMONG LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITIES IN POST-WAR SRI LANKA

Ganga, S. V. G. D. K. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

This study aims to examine the intricate yet crucial relationship between identity, belonging, and reconciliation within diverse societal contexts, offering insights into the experiences of LGBTQIA+ communities in Sri ...
IN VITRO INVESTIGATION OF ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTICOAGULANT PROPERTIES OF Calocybe indica (MILKY MUSHROOM)

Vafir, M. V. A.; Pathirana, W. P. M. M.; Ediriweera, A. N.; Kuruppu, A. l.; Kottahachchi, D.U.; Udari, R. S. J.; Ranaweera, C. B. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

The growing demand for natural therapeutic compounds has intensified the search for bioactive molecules with diverse therapeutic properties, including antioxidant and anticoagulant activities. Calocybe indica (milky ...
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TRADITIONAL GENDER ROLES IN CONTEMPORARY GERMAN AND SRI LANKAN CINEMA THROUGH THE FILMS TONI ERDMANN AND BURNING BIRDS

Wijewardhana, E. M. S.; Sandaruwan, L. G. S. U.; Irugal Bandara, R. M. I. B. S. N. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Cinema is a powerful medium for reflecting and challenging societal gender norms. This study compares how traditional gender roles are constructed and contested in contemporary German and Sri Lankan cinema through ...
THE IMPACT OF POLYPHARMACY ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OLDER ADULTS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Karunathilaka, M. A. N.; Sanjeewani, W. U.; Madhushan, D. C.; Rathnayaka, P.; Suwarnnasabaesan, T.; Gunasekare, M. K. C. P.; Samankumari, K. G. G. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Polypharmacy refers to the use of several medications prevalent among people aged 60 and above due to the presence of chronic diseases. This increases the risk of adverse drug effects, issues with medication adherence, ...

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