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  • Knowledge, Perceptions, and Attitudes Regarding Antibiotic Use for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Insights from Patients in Sri Lanka. 
    Van Melle, David T.; Asbroek, Guus Ten; Rolfe, R.; Vanderburg, Sky; Abeysinghe, Y. W.; Halloluwa, C.; Zhang, Helen L.; Ostbye, T.; Kurukulasooriya, R.; Tianchen Sheng; Kanchana, S.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Nagahawatte, A.; Watt, Melissa H.; Woods, Christopher W.; De Silva, P.V.; Tillekeratne, L.G. (American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2021-09-27)
    Antibiotic resistance is an emerging global public health threat. One of the main drivers of this threat is the inappropriate use of antibiotics. In Sri Lanka, antibiotic consumption is increasing, but little is known ...
  • Unlocking Employee Engagement of Gen Z in the Workplace. 
    Maduwanthi, M.N. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna., 2023-11-01)
    A new generation enters the workforce each decade, bringing with them distinct perspectives, expectations, and values as the workforce changes. The mid-1990s to early 2010 birth period is known as Generation z. Organizations ...
  • Work-Family Balance in the 21st Century. 
    Vithanage, V. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna., 2023-11-01)
    Work-family balance is a sub-set of work-life balance. According to Clark (2000), work-family balance is "satisfaction and good functioning at work and at home, with a minimum role of conflict." Grzywacz and Carlson (2007) ...
  • Outcomes Among Children and Adults at Risk of Severe Dengue in Sri Lanka: Opportunity for Outpatient Case Management in Countries with High Disease Burden 
    Bodinayake, C.K.; Nagahawatte, A.; Devasiri, V.; Dahanayake, N.J.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B.; Weerasinghe, N.P.; Premamali, M.; Tianchen Sheng; Nicholson, B.P.; Ubeysekera, H.A.; Kurukulasooriya, R.; De Silva, A.D.; Ostbye, T.; Woods, Christopher W.; Tillekeratne, L.G. (Public Library of Science (PLOS), 2021-12-28)
    Background Healthcare systems in dengue-endemic countries are often overburdened due to the high number of patients hospitalized according to dengue management guidelines. We systematically evaluated clinical outcomes ...
  • Ahead of the Curve : Reinventing Performance Management in the Digital Age. 
    De Silva, T. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna., 2023-11-01)
    Advanced technologies have changed the way people and processes work across the globe. A global survey conducted by Accenture in early 2021revealed that corporate leaders accelerated their investment in core and emerging ...
  • Labour Trends in Sri Lanka. 
    Menikge, N.R. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna., 2023-11-01)
    The field of Human Resource Management (HRM) in Sri Lanka is experiencing a deep transformation, driven by a dynamic interplay of local and global factors. These changes underscore the adaptability and resilience of HR ...
  • Opportunities for Improving Antimicrobial Stewardship: Findings from a Prospective, Multi-Center Study in Three Low- or Middle-Income Countries 
    Muro, Florida J.; Lyamuya, Furaha S.; Kwobah, C.; Bollinger, J.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Nagahawatte, A.; Piyasiri, B.; Kurukulasooriya, R.; Ali, Shamim; Mallya, R.; Rolfe Jr, R.; Ruwanpathirana, A.; Tianchen Sheng; Østbye, T.; Drew, R.; Kussin, P.; Woods, Christopher W.; Anderson, Deverick J.; Mmbaga, Blandina T.; Tillekeratne, L.G. (Frontiers Media SA, 2022-04-25)
    Background: To develop effective antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), it is important to identify key targets for improving antimicrobial use. We sought to systematically ...
  • TMS1213 - Applied Calculus II 
    Department of Engineering Technology (Faculty of Technology, 2024-11)
  • A Practical Approach to Lung Ultrasound Training in Sri Lanka 
    Vanderburg, Sky; Kodikara, I.; Tharakan, Anna; Tianchen Sheng; Gallis, John A.; Sellathurai, M.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Nagahawatte, A.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B.; Woods, Chris W.; Tillekeratne, L.G.; Riviello, Elisabeth D. (ATS Scholar, 2023-02-28)
  • Influenza Vaccination Implementation in Sri Lanka: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis 
    Neighbors, Coralei E.; Myers, Evan R.; Weerasinghe, N.P.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Nagahawatte, A.; Tillekeratne, L.G.; Woods, Christopher W. (Vaccine, 2023-05-03)
    nfluenza causes an estimated 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness annually, along with substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Currently, Sri Lanka has no influenza ...
  • Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing Identifies Diverse Aetiologies of Acute Febrile Illness Among Hospitalised Children and Adults in Sri Lanka: a Prospective Cohort Study 
    Bodinayake, C.K.; Nagahawatte, A.; Devasiri, V.; Arachichi, W.K.; Kurukulasooriya, R.; Tianchen Sheng; Nicholson, B.P.; Ostbye, T.; Reller, Megan; Woods, Christopher W.; Tillekeratne, L.G. (BMJ Public Health, 2023-07-31)
    Introduction Acute febrile illness (AFI) is a common cause of hospital admissions in tropical settings. Identifying AFI aetiology is essential for guiding clinicians’ diagnoses and developing diagnostic and management ...
  • Employee Counselling and Mental Health. 
    Kodikara, G. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna., 2023-11-01)
    I count over 21 years of hands-on experience in HR, including more than 6 years in a managerial role and currently oversee the entire HR functions for startup companies within the David Pieris Group. My expertise ...
  • "Be Committed and Dedicated to What You Want to Achieve." 
    Perera, H.S.C. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna., 2023-11-01)
    When it comes to my beautiful childhood, I was the only girl in my family, and I was raised together with one older brother and two younger brothers. I must say that I had a free and enjoyable childhood. To talk about my ...
  • Prevalence and Predictors of Antibiotic Prescription Among Patients Hospitalized with Viral Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Southern Province, Sri Lanka 
    Medrano, P.G.; Weerasinghe, N.; Nagahawatte, A.; Vanderburg, Sky; Park, Lawrence P.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B.; Devasiri, V.; Dilshan, B.; Tianchen Sheng; Kurukulasooriya, R.; Anderson1, J.; Nicholson, B.P.; Woods, Christopher W.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Tillekeratne, L.G. ( PLoS one, 2024-06-11)
    Background: Antimicrobial overprescription is common for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI), as viral and bacterial infections generally present with similar clinical features. Overprescription is associated with ...
  • Prevalence and Molecular Epidemiology of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Livestock Farmers, Livestock, and Livestock Products in Southern Sri Lanka: A One Health Approach 
    Kurukulasooriya, M.R.P.; Tillekeratne, L.G.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B.; Bodinayake, C.K.; Dilshan, U.H.B.Y.; De Silva, A.D.; Nicholso, B.P.; Østbye, T.; Woods, C.W. (Elsevier, 2024-11-29)
    Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization can lead to subsequent severe infections. Unlike community and hospital-associated types, Livestock-associated MRSA (LA-MRSA) transmits to humans through direct ...
  • Electronic Clinical Decision Support Tools: Strategies to Improve the Management of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Low-Resource Settings 
    Tillekeratne, L.G.; Soyza, W.D.; Iglesias-Ussel, M.D.; Olague, S.; Palangasinghe, D.; Nagahawatte, A.; Wickramatunga, T.; Gamage, J.; Kurukulasooriya, R.; Premamali, M.; Ngocho, J.; Obale, A.; Sanborn, K.; Gallis, J.; Woods, C.W.; Naggie, S.W.; Ostbye, T.; Chakraborty, H.; Laber, E.; Myers, Evan R.; Watt, M.; Bodinayake, C.K. (American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2024-10-08)
    Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is a common reason for hospitalization and antibacterial use globally. There is considerable overlap in the clinical presentation of bacterial and viral LRTIs. Low- or middle-income ...
  • Inclusive Leadership in Nurturing Team Inclusivity. 
    Atapattu, M. (Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Ruhuna., 2023-11-01)
    In today's fast-paced and interconnected world of business, the concept of 'inclusion' has taken the center stage. It has transcended the status of mere jargon, gaining recognition from practitioners and scholars alike for ...
  • BBA 21053 : Advanced Business English 
    Faculty of Management and Finance (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, 2024-08)
  • BBA 21043 : Operations Research 
    Faculty of Management and Finance (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, 2024-08)
  • BBA 21033 : Organizational Behavior 
    Faculty of Management and Finance (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, 2024-08)

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