Earliest Musa banana from the late Quaternary sequence at Fahien Rock Shelter in Sri Lanka
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DOI: 10.1002/jqs.3041
Abstract: The domestication and the time of arrival of bananas in South Asia and Africa are unresolved issues. We provide banana seed and leaf phytolith evidence from the archaeological sequence at Fahien Rock Shelter, located in… read more here.
Keywords: sri; sequence; rock shelter; sri lanka ... See more keywords
Validation of the Sinhala translations of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory and the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire in a Sri Lankan population
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DOI: 10.1007/s00192-021-04695-0
Abstract: This study was to translate and validate self-reported questionnaires, the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) and the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ-7) into Sinhala, the language spoken by the majority of Sri Lankans. A total… read more here.
Keywords: floor distress; pelvic floor; validity; distress inventory ... See more keywords
Gamification for development: a case of collaborative learning in Sri Lankan primary schools
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DOI: 10.1007/s00779-017-1073-6
Abstract: Mobile applications and gamification approaches have the potential to provide a better learning experience to children. However, these practices are rarely applied in the developing world. This paper presents a case study of a tablet-based… read more here.
Keywords: case collaborative; case; development case; gamification development ... See more keywords
Environmental impact of the variations in solar reflectance index values of some selected dimension stones due to cyclic thermal shock
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DOI: 10.1007/s10064-024-03825-4
Abstract: Natural stones are widely used environmentally appropriate building materials as dimension stone both for exterior cladding and floor coverings in urban areas. Depending on their solar reflectivity, these materials may absorb more solar radiation, especially… read more here.
Keywords: sri values; sri; reflectance index; solar reflectance ... See more keywords
Impact of crop and nutrient management on crop growth and yield, nutrient uptake and content in rice
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DOI: 10.1007/s10333-019-00770-x
Abstract: System of rice intensification (SRI) together with appropriate nutrient management holds promise in increasing rice productivity with micronutrient enriched grains. Trials were conducted to investigate the performance of SRI vis - à - vis conventional… read more here.
Keywords: rice; nutrient management; management; sri ... See more keywords
Ethnic fertility and exposure to armed conflict: the case of Sri Lanka
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DOI: 10.1007/s11150-024-09703-y
Abstract: This paper investigates the impact of exposure to armed conflict on fertility in Sri Lanka. Using a difference-in-difference methodology, I find that exposure to civil war led to a reduction in female fertility in Sri… read more here.
Keywords: sri lanka; fertility; sri; armed conflict ... See more keywords
An Assessment of Envy in Undergraduates of a State University in Sri Lanka
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DOI: 10.1007/s12646-021-00604-z
Abstract: Envy, a universal emotion, occurs when an individual sees in another, attributes perceived to be lacking in oneself. It is a distressing emotion which could be socially destructive. Empirical data on this construct is scarce,… read more here.
Keywords: sri; state university; envy; undergraduates state ... See more keywords
The phylogenetic history of the old world butterfly subtribe Mycalesina extended: the Mycalesis (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) of Sri Lanka
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aspen.2018.12.013
Abstract: Abstract Sri Lanka, together with the Western Ghats, is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, yet little is known about the genetic diversity of the butterflies here. Within the framework of the recently reconstructed molecular… read more here.
Keywords: world; mycalesis; sri; subtribe mycalesina ... See more keywords
Structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies of N-(3-methylpyridin-2-yl)-4-(pyridin-2-yl)thiazol-2-amine (SRI-22819) as NF-ҡB activators for the treatment of ALS.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2020.112952
Abstract: ALS is a rare type of progressive neurological disease with unknown etiology. It results in the gradual degeneration and death of motor neurons responsible for controlling the voluntary muscles. Identification of mutations in the superoxide… read more here.
Keywords: sri 22819; activity relationship; structure activity; sri ... See more keywords
Do Business Models Matter? Evidence from the SRI Companies Performance and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.frl.2022.102881
Abstract: Business models of companies are rarely analysed in the context of their financial performance, so little is known about how much they should actually matter in the decision-making processes of investors. In this study, we… read more here.
Keywords: sri; performance; business models; evidence ... See more keywords
Life cycle environmental impacts of the apparel industry in Sri Lanka: Analysis of the energy sources
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.10.261
Abstract: Abstract The apparel industry is responsible for 10% of the world's carbon emissions, and is considered as the second highest industrial polluter after the oil industry. In Sri Lanka, the apparel sector is the key… read more here.
Keywords: energy; life cycle; industry; apparel industry ... See more keywords