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  • IS 6204 - 2024 October - Academic English 
    IS (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka., 2024-10)
  • CEE 6303 - 2024 November - Environmental Engineering Design 
    CEE (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka., 2024-11)
  • Challenges of Managing Enterobacter Endocarditis; a Review of Two Cases 
    Piyasiri, D.L.B.; Priyarangani, W.K.A.P.; Kariyawasam, I.; Wijeweera, D.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Kodikaraarachchi, R.W.K.; Madurawe, D.R.; Sathananthan, P.P.; Jayasekara, J.V.G.M. (Galle Medical Association, 2017-03-28)
    Introduction Infective endocarditis (IE) carries significant mortality and morbidity and Streptococci and Staphylococci are the common causative organisms Apart from the HACEK group (Haemophilus, Actinobacillus, ...
  • Burden and Seasonality of Viral Acute Respiratory Tract Infections among Outpatients in Southern Sri Lanka 
    Shapiro, David; Bodinayake, C.K.; Nagahawatte, A.; Devasiri, V.; Kurukulasooriya, R.; Hsiang, Jeremy; Nicholson, B.P.; De Silva, A.D.; Ostbye, T.; Reller, Megan E.; Woods, Christopher W.; Tillekeratne, L.G. (The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2017-07-12)
    In tropical and subtropical settings, the epidemiology of viral acute respiratory tract infections varies widely between countries. We determined the etiology, seasonality, and clinical presentation of viral acute respiratory ...
  • Antibiotic Overuse for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections in Sri Lanka: a Qualitative Study of Outpatients and their Physicians 
    Tillekeratne, L.G.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Dabrera, T.; Nagahawatte, A.; Arachchi, W.K.; Sooriyaarachchi, A.; Stewart, Kearsley; Watt, Melissa; Ostbye, T.; Woods, Christopher W. (BioMed Central Ltd., 2017-03-16)
    Background: Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are a common reason for antibiotic overuse worldwide. We previously showed that over 80% of outpatients presenting to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka with ...
  • Severe Anaemia and Multiple Ecchymoses in a Postpartum Female Due to Acquired Haemophilia A 
    Palangasinghe, D.R.; Gamage, V.N.U.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Mohotti, M.G.M. (Galle Medical Association, 2017-03-28)
    Acquired haemophilia A (AHA) is a rare acquired bleeding disorder with a worldwide incidence of 2 per million of the population (1). It has a bimodal age distribution including postpartum period and adults over 50 years ...
  • Analysis of Dengue Serotype 4 in Sri Lanka During the 2012–2013 Dengue Epidemic 
    Uehara, Anna; Tissera, H.A.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Amarasinghe, A.; Nagahawatte, A.; Tillekeratne, L.G.; Jie Cui; Reller, Megan E.; Palihawadana, P.; Gunasena, S.; De Silva, A.D.; Wilder-Smith, A.; Gubler, Duane J.; Woods, Christopher W.; Sessions, October M. (The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2017-07-12)
    The four serotypes of dengue virus (DENV-1, -2, -3, and -4) have had a rapidly expanding geographic range and are now endemic in over 100 tropical and subtropical countries. Sri Lanka has experienced periodic dengue outbreaks ...
  • Ai’s Role in Empathetic and Supportive Interactions: A Future of Human-Like Warmth. 
    Jayaweera, P.S. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna., 2024-11-01)
    In an era where technology plays an increasingly significant role in human lives, artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing beyond functional automation to provide emotionally intelligent and supportive interactions. ...
  • An Unusual Cause for Periodic Limb Paralysis; Gitelman Syndrome 
    Jayasekara, J.M.S.; Palangasinghe, D.R.; Bodinayake, C.K. (Galle Medical Association, 2018-03-30)
    Gitelman syndrome (GS) is an autosomal recessively inherited salt loosing tubulopathy with a prevalence of 1-10 per 40,000 people (1, 2). The prevalence of GS is higher in Asia than other countries (2). GS is characterized ...
  • The Future of HR: a Journey Through the Transformation of Ai. 
    Liyanage, H. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna., 2024-11-01)
    In today’s fast-paced world, the role of HR is changing dramatically. With artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping nearly all industries, HR departments across all industries are now harnessing the power of artificial ...
  • Differentiating Scrub Typhus Meningoencephalitis, from Tuberculous Meningitis: Two Case Reports and a Review 
    De Silva, C.M.; Fonseka, C.L.; Nanayakkara, S.D.; Singhapura, S.D.A.L.; Palangasinghe, D.R.; Hewawithana, J.S.; Pathirana, K.D.; Bodinayake, C.K. (Galle Medical Association, 2018-03-01)
    Scrub typhus is a zoonotic disease where currently about one million new cases are identified annually and one billion people may be at risk of this disease (1-3). The infection is acquired through agricultural activities ...
  • Reimaginig Work: a Human-Centered Approach to Energy Conservation. 
    Nandasena, C. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna., 2024-11-01)
    In a household, we often hear the phrase “shut the fridge door” because leaving the door open causes the refrigerator to consume more energy to maintain the temperature inside the fridge. It will increase the cost of the ...
  • Virtual Reality Integration into HR Practises. 
    Ekanayake, E.M.H.L. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna., 2024-11-01)
    A myriad of technological advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR) have changed the business landscape. VR is an emerging technology which shows mounting ...
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus: Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated with Colonization of Patients on Admission to the Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya 
    Kurukulasooriya, R.; Tillekeratne, L.G.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B.; Bodinayake, C.K.; De Silva, A.D.; Nicholson, B.P.; Ostbye, T.; Woods, Christopher W.; Nagahawatte, A. (University of Ruhuna, 2018-12-30)
    Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) causes a substantial burden of community-acquired and nosocomial infection. Prior colonization with MRSA is a recognized risk factor for MRSA infection. The study aimed ...
  • Evaluation of the WHO 2009 Classification for Diagnosis of Acute Dengue in a Large Cohort of Adults and Children in Sri Lanka During a Dengue-1 Epidemic 
    Bodinayake, C.K.; Tillekeratne, L.G.; Nagahawatte, A.; Devasiri, V.; Arachchi, W.K.; Strouse, John J.; Sessions, October M.; Kurukulasooriya, R.; Uehara, Anna; Howe, Shiqin; Xin Mei Ong; Tan, Sharon; Chow, Angelia; Tummalapalli, P.; De Silva, A.D.; Ostbye, T.; Woods, Christopher W.; Gubler, Duane J.; Reller, Megan E. (Public Library of Science (PLOS), 2018-02-09)
    Background Dengue is a leading cause of fever and mimics other acute febrile illnesses (AFI). In 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) revised criteria for clinical diagnosis of dengue. Methodology/Principal ...
  • Unmasking the Psychology Behind Weaponised Incompetence: how it Sabotages Organisational Behaviour. 
    Silva, S. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna., 2024-11-01)
    Weaponised incompetence is a form of passive-aggressive behaviour where an individual deliberately performs tasks poorly or pretends to be incapa- ble of completing certain tasks (Austrew, 2022). 1986 issue of Harvard ...
  • Silver Talent Management: How Retirees Can Redefine the Future of Work. 
    Chandradasa, I. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna., 2024-11-01)
    As the global population ages, countries worldwide face various demographic, economic, and social challenges. According to the WHO (2024), by 2030, one in every six people globally will be 60 or older, with the ...
  • Masters of Influence: Line Managers’ Fight to Uphold Psychological Contracts in Turbulent Times. 
    Mudassar, T. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna., 2024-11-01)
    The upheaval in today’s business environment has forced organisations to rethink their strategies. Adaptability becomes essential as market dynamics shift unpredictably with rapid technology integration and global ...
  • Respiratory Viral Infection: An Underappreciated Cause of Acute Febrile Illness Admissions in Southern Sri Lanka 
    Tillekeratne, L.G.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Simmons, R.; Nagahawatte, A.; Devasiri, V.; Arachchi, W.K.; Vanderburg, Sky; Kurukulasooriya, R.; De Silva, A.D.; Ostbye, T.; Reller, Megan E.; Woods, Christopher W. (The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2018-12-26)
    he contribution of respiratory viruses to acute febrile illness (AFI) burden is poorly characterized. We describe the prevalence, seasonality, and clinical features of respiratory viral infection among AFI admissions in ...
  • MME 6214 - 2024 October - Naval Architecture and Basics of Hull Design 
    MME (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka., 2024-10)

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