Untreated rice husk ash incorporated high strength self-compacting concrete: Properties and environmental impact assessments by Mathavanayakam Sathurshan, Ishanka Yapa, Julian Thamboo, Thuraisingam Jeyakaran, Satheeskumar Navaratnam, Rafat Siddique, Jingxuan Zhang

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Potential of medicinal plants to treat dengue by Dulanjalee Neelawala, Sanjaya Rajapakse, Wikum Widuranga Kumbukgolla

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Progeny production by Stegobium paniceum in different spices by Sajeewani, Panamulla Arachchige Hasitha, Dissanayaka, Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Saman Kumara, Wijayaratne, Leanage Kanaka Wolly

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The orientation of Tribolium castaneum adults in the presence of aggregation pheromone 4,8-Dimethyldecanal and food oils by Dissanayaka, Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Saman Kumara, Sammani, Abeysinghe Mudiyanselage Prabodha, Wijayaratne, Leanage Kanaka Wolly

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Model-based analysis of student satisfaction in open distance learning by M. J. R. Perera, N. Abeysekera

“…The purpose of this study was to find out the significant factors affecting student satisfaction in Open distance learning at the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL). Based on literature, the famous modified service quality (SQ) model of SERVQUAL was applied in this study. …”
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Motivating factors that affect enrolment and student performance in an ODL engineering programme by Pushpa Ranjani Dadigamuwa, Nihal Saman Senanayake

“…The study was conducted with two convenient samples of students following distance learning courses in engineering technology, conducted by the Open University of Sri Lanka and leading to the award of diploma or degree in Engineering Technology. …”
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DESIGNING INTERFACE FOR INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA: LEARNER PERCEPTIONS ON THE DESIGN FEATURES by Geetha Udayangani Kulasekara, Buddhini Gayathri Jayatilleke, Uma Coomaraswamy

“…Degree program, of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), with the purpose of explaining the dynamic abstract concepts in Microbiology. …”
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Value-Added Roles of Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Assessment of Medical Students’ Perceptions and Willingness in Sri Lanka by Wickramasinghe ND, Jayarathne SW, Pilapitiya SD

“…Nuwan Darshana Wickramasinghe,1 Shamalee Wasana Jayarathne,2 Senaka Devendra Pilapitiya3 1Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Saliyapura, 50008, Sri Lanka; 2Medical Education Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Saliyapura, 50008, Sri Lanka; 3Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Saliyapura, 50008, Sri LankaCorrespondence: Nuwan Darshana WickramasingheDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Saliyapura, 50008, Sri LankaTel +94772975412Fax +942522234464Email nuwick74@yahoo.comPurpose: Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is an opportune time to introduce the value-added roles of medical students, this study assessed medical students’ perceptions and willingness to assist in COVID-19 health sector preparedness and response via value-added roles in Sri Lanka.Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among all medical students studying in six batches of the Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, in June 2020. …”
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Knowledge, perceptions, and consumption behaviour of cosmetics among undergraduates of Sri Lanka: a descriptive cross-sectional study by Lahiru Udayanga, Nirma Subashini, Menuka Udugama, Prabha Silva, Tharaka Ranathunge

“…Therefore, the current study was conducted to evaluate the cosmetic consumption related behaviour of the undergraduate community in Sri Lanka and to identify the driving factors behind the incidences of cosmetic related adverse health effects.MethodAn analytical cross-sectional study was conducted by recruiting 421 undergraduates from five state universities in Sri Lanka through stratified random sampling, as the study population. …”
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Early renal damage among children living in the region of highest burden of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka by S. B. Agampodi, G. S. Amarasinghe, P. G. C. R. Naotunna, C. S. Jayasumana, S. H. Siribaddana

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Contrastive Study on Differences in Sentence Aspects between Arabic, Tamil, and English Languages by M.S. Zunoomy Muhammadu Sainulabdeen, U. Israth, A.M.M. Aaqil

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Effect of Airport Efficiency Dimensions on International Tourists’ Satisfaction in Sri Lanka; with Reference to Bandaranaike International Airport by Madhushanka, P.K.I, Nawarathnae, A.M.D.B, Harshani, G.H.V

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Measuring the Success of Women Led “Dry Zone Home Gardening” Program with Organic Amendments in Sri Lanka by T M Kularathne, Pathmanathan Sivashankar, W G.C Wekumbura

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Use of regression techniques for rice yield estimation in the North-Western province of Sri Lanka by E. M. P. Ekanayake, L. C. D. Wickramasinghe, R. T. Weliwatta

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Past, present and future of ionic liquid based polymer electrolytes by R. M. L. L. Rathnayake, K. S. Perera, K. P. Vidanapathirana

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Sri Lankan natural graphite/gel polymer electrolyte based electrochemical double layer capacitor by D. S. K. Rajaguru, K. P. Vidanapathirana, K. S. Perera

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A child diagnosed with severe hemophilia A presenting with nephrotic syndrome: a case report by Janith Chandrakumara, Madushika Wijesundara, Givani Amarakoon

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Editorial: Is South Asia ready for the next universe – metaverse? Arguments and suggestions for further research by Sudhir Rana, Maduka Udunuwara, N.J. Dewasiri, Muhammad Kashif, Mananage Shanika Hansini Rathnasiri

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Factors affecting learners’ perception of e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic by R.H.A.T. Perera, Nalin Abeysekera

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Research Notes ~ Instructional Strategies in Teaching Engineering at a Distance: Faculty perspective by S. Anbahan Ariadurai, Rajalingam Manohanthan

“…This paper presents research on a convenience sample of the Open University of Sri Lanka’s engineering faculty. Examined in this research are faculty’s opinions on the instructional strategies they use to teach engineering courses at a distance. …”
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