Journal Publications - 2020

Publications in Refereed Journals

  1. Abeysekera, W.K.S.M., Abeysekera, W.P.K.M., Suraweera, T.L, Samaranayake, M.D.W., Liyanage, S.L., Arachchige, S.P.G., Ratnasooriya, W.D., Abeysiriwardena, D. S. de Z. (2020). Antioxidant properties of selected pigmented and white long grain rice varieties of Sri Lanka at market available polishing rates. Tropical Plant Research 7(2): 415-423. DOI: 10.22271/tpr.2020.v7.i2.049.
  2. Alvitigala, B.Y., Gooneratne, L.V., Constantine, G.R., Wijesinghe, R.N.K., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). Pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and pharmacogenetic assays to monitor clopidogrel therapy. Pharmacology Research and Prospectives 8(6): e00686 DOI:10.1002/prp2.686
  3. Amarasiri, S.S., Attanayake, A.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W., Mudduwa, L.K.B. (2020). Protective effects of three selected standardized medicinal plant extracts used in Sri Lankan traditional medicine in adriamycin induced nephrotoxic. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 259, 112933.
  4. Amarasiri, S.S., Attanayake, A.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W., Mudduwa, L.K.B. (2020). Acute and 28 day repeated –dose oral toxicity assessment of Abelmoschus moschatus Medik. In healthy Wistar rats. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. ID. 1359050.
  5. Amarasiri, S.S., Attanayake, A.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W., Mudduwa, L.K.B., (2020). Standardized aqueous bark extract of Gmelina arborea roxb. possesses nephroprotection against adriamycin-induced nephrotoxicity in Wistar rats. Drugs and Toxicology, DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2020.1811721.
  6. Chandrakantha, M., Handunnetti, S. M., Premakumara, G.A.S., Kathirgamanathar, S. (2020). Topical Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Essential Oils of Alpiniacalcarata Rosc., Its Main Constituents and PossibleMechanism of Action, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative : 1-19, Medicine Article ID 2035671.
  7. Comestor, K.G.R.F., Rupasinghe, A.D.J., Deshapriya, A.L., Hewajulige, I., Divisekera, W., Madage, S.S.K., Walliwala, S. Binduhewa, U. (2020). Impact of three hour power discontinuation of refrigerators on microbiological stability of food. CEBR & D Journal: 23-26.
  8. Dahanayake, J.M., Perera, P.K., Galappatty, P., Arawwawala, M. (2020). A mini review on therapeutic potentials of Phyllanthus niruri Linn. Trends in Phytochemical Research 4(3): 101-108.
  9. De Silva, G.B.V.U., Dharmadasa, R.M., Senanayake, R.A.S.P., Lintha, A., Sewwandi,S.K.U. (2020). Comparison of Essential Oil Content and Composition of Different Parts of Cymbopogan citrates (DC.) Stapf (Poaceae) Grown in Sri Lanka.” World Journal of Agricultural Research (8)1: 1-5. DOI: 10.12691/wjar-8-1-1.
  10. Dharmadasa, R.M., Jayasinghe, J.A.T.U., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Fonseka, D.L.C.K., (2020). Compositional Analysis of Volatile Compounds of Paspangiri - A Mixture of Leaves of Five Rutaceae Plants Used as an Effective Remedy for Respiratory System Microbial Infections in Traditional Systems of Medicine. World Journal of Agricultural Research 8(3) : 84-88. doi: 10.12691/wjar-8-3-3http://www.sciepub.com/wjar/abstract/12007
  11. Dirukshi, M.K.D.T., Dharmadasa, R.M., Abeysinghe, D.C. (2020). Selection of Superior Quality Annona Species by Means of Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity. World Journal of Agricultural Research8 (2) : 39-44. DOI: 10.12691/wjar-8-2-3.
  12. Fonseka, H.R.D., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Kulathunga, W.M.S.S.K. (2020). Comparison on phytochemical physico-chemical parameters of Ocimum sanctum Linn grown in different locations of Sri Lanka. Scholars International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine3(7), 157 -161.
  13. Gobalarajah, K., Prabagar, S., Jayawardena, U.P., Rasiah, G., Rajendra, S., Prabagar, C. (2020). Impact of water quality on Chronic KidneyDisease of unknown etiology (CKDu) inThunukkai Division in Mullaitivu District, SriLanka.BMC nephrologyNovember. DOI: 10.1186/s12882-020-02157-1
  14. Gunathilaka, N., Perera, H., Wijerathna, T., Rodrigo, W., Wijegunawardana, N. D. A. D. (2020). The Diversity of Midgut Bacteria among Wild-Caught Phlebotomus argentipes (Psychodidae: Phlebotominae), the Vector of Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka. BioMed Research International Article ID 5458063.
  15. Gunathilaka, N., Ranasinghe, K., Amarasinghe, D., Rodrigo, W., Mallawarachchi, H. Chandrasena, N. (2020). Molecular Characterization of Culturable Aerobic Bacteria in the Midgut of Field-Caught Culex tritaeniorhynchus, Culex gelidus, and Mansonia annulifera Mosquitoes in the Gampaha district of Sri Lanka. BioMed Research International Article ID 8732473. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8732473
  16. Gunathilaka, T. L., Samarakoon, K., Ranasinghe, P., Peiris, L. D. C. (2020). Review Article Antidiabetic Potential of Marine Brown Algae - a Mini Review. Journal of Diabetes Research https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/1230218
  17. Handunnetti, M.,C.,S.,M, Premakumara, G.,A.,S., Kathirgamanathar, S. (2020). Topical Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Essential Oils of Alpiniacalcarata Rosc., Its Main Constituents and Possible Mechanism of Action, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Article ID 2035671, 1 – 19.
  18. Hawageegana, H.G.S.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). A mini review on Mallotus phillipinensis (Lam) Muell. Arg. (Kampillaka). Sri Lanka Journal of Indigenous Medicine 5(1) : 364-368.
  19. Hawageegana, H.G.S.P., Hewageegana, A.U., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). Chemical analysis on two traditional decoctions for Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Natural and Ayurvedic Medicine 4(2). DOI:10.23880/JONAM-16000249.
  20. Herath, H. M. T., Samaranayake, M. D. W., Liyanage, S. and Abeysekera, W. K. S. M. (2020). Horse Gram: an incredible food grains as a potential source of functional and nutritional food ingredient. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition (5)4: 93-101.
  21. Jayasinghe, J.A.T.U., Dharmadasa, R. M., Fonseka, D.L.C.K., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). Phytochemicals and antioxidant capacity of selected Rutaceae species used in Sri Lanka. Research Journal of Chemical Sciences 10(3) : 1-10.
  22. Jayawardana, S. A. S., Samarasekera, J. K. R. R., Hettiarachchi, G. H. C. M., Gooneratne, M. J., Choudhary, M. I., Imad, R., Naz, A. (2020). Glutathione S-transferase and β-glucuronidase enzyme inhibitory and cytotoxic activities of ethanolic and methanolic extracts of Sri Lankan finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) varieties. South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products, 3(2):1-9.
  23. Jayawardana, S.A.S., Samarawickrama, D. S., Samarasekera, J. K. R. R., Hettiarachchi, G. H. C. M., Gooneratne, M. J. (2020). Consumer awareness and preference towards finger millet in Sri Lanka. Asian Food Research Journal 18(3):24-3.
  24. Karunagoda, K., Perera, P.K., Senanayake, H., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). Comparative Phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activities of two herbal powdered drugs used in the treatment of uterine fibroids. Asian Journal of Pharmacognosy. 4(3): 30-36.
  25. Karunarathna, S., Somasiri, S., Mahanama, R. (2020). Development of minerals profile including heavy metals of selected rice varieties (Oryza sativa L.) consumed in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP)
  26. Karunarathne, Y.A.U.D., Amarasinghe, A.P.G., Weerasooriya, T.R., Samarasinghe, U.K.A., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). Asparagus racemosus (Willd) of Indian origin: In terms of physico-chemical phytochemical and nutritional profiles. International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine 3(7): 140-143.
  27. 27.Kodikara, K. A. S., Ranasinghe, P., Irfan, A., Loku Pullukuttige, J., Madarasinghe, S. K., Farid, D. G., Nico, K. (2020). Oxidative stress, leaf photosynthetic capacity and dry matter content in young mangrove plant Rhizophora mucronate Lam. Under prolonged submergence and soil water stress. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants. http:// doi.org/10.1007/s12298-020
  28. Kodikara, K.A.S., Lokupulukkutuge, J., Ranasinghe, P., Kanishka, M., Dahdouh-Guebas, F., Koedam, N. (2020). “Stress-induced carbon starvation in Rhizophora mucronata Lam. seedlings under conditions of prolonged submergence and water deficiency: Survive or succumb. Botanica Serbica 44(2):149–162 https://doi.org/10.2298/BOTSERB2001011S
  29. Lakshan, S.A.T., Pathirana, C.K., Jayanath, N.Y., Abeysekara, W.P.K.M., Abeysekara, W.K.S.M. (2020). Antioxidant and selected chemical properties of the flowers of three different varieties of Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea L.), Ceylon Journal of Science 49(2) : 195-201.
  30. Lin, Z., and Shelton, S, (2020). Decadal changes of drought characteristics in Mahaweli River Basin Sri Lanka and associated circulations. Frontiers in Earth Science 8, 306 .IF-2.689.
  31. Liyanaarachchi, G.V.V., Mahanama, R., Somasiri, S., Punyasiri, N., Kottawa-Arachchi, J.D.(2020). Total and free amino acid contents of popular rice varieties (Oryza sativa L.) consumed in the capital city of Sri Lanka. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 48(2):199-211.
  32. Liyanaarachchi, G.V.V., Mahanama, K.R.R., Somasiri, H.P.P.S., Punyasiri, P.A.N., Kottawa-Arachchi, J.D. (2020). Total and free amino acid contents of most popular rice varieties (Oryza sativa L.) consumed in the capital city of Sri Lanka. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 48(2):199-211.
  33. Lokuge, L. L. P. S., Herath, H. M. T., Samaranayake, M. D. W., Liyanage, S. L., Ratnayake, R. H. M. K and Abeysekera, W. K. S. M. (2020). A comparative study on potential antioxidants and antioxidant activity in raw and cooked selected locally grown legumes in Sri Lanka. Asian Food Science Journal. 17(4):14-27.
  34. Nilusha, R.T., Yu, D., Zhang, J., Wei, Y. (2020). Effects of Solids Retention Time on the Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor with Yttria-Based Ceramic Membrane Treating Domestic Wastewater at Ambient Temperature. Membranes (IF 3.093) 10:196.
  35. Nilusha, R.T.; Wang, T.; Wang, H.; Yu, D.; Zhang, J.; Wei, Y. (2020). Optimization of In Situ Backwashing Frequency for Stable Operation of Anaerobic Ceramic Membrane Bioreactor. Processes (IF2.75) 8, 545.
  36. Pallie, M., Perera, P.K., Goonasekara, C.L., Kumarasinghe, N. Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). Efficacy and safety of freeze-dried form of Tragia involucrate L. decoction in treating diabetes: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Clinical Trials in Degenerative Diseases 5(3):31-36.
  37. Pallie, M., Perera, P.K., Kumarasinghe, N., Arawwawala, M., Goonasekara, C.L., (2020). Ethnopharmacological use and biological activities of Tragia involucrate L. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. ID: 8848676.
  38. Pathiranage, H. W. T., Weeratunge, H. D. N. M., Mubarak, Godakumbura, P. I., Ranasinghe, P. (2020). In Vitro Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Potentials of Syzygium caryophyllatum L. Alston,Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 1-15. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/9529042
  39. Perera, H. D. S. M., Samarasekara, R., Handunnetti, S., Weerasena, O.V.D.S., Maharjan, R., Chaudhary, M.I. (2020). Investigation of Beta-Lactamase Enzyme Inhibitory, Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Fungal Bio-Activities of Dillenia retusa Thumb: An Endemic Medicinal Plant to Sri Lanka. South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products, 3(4): 1-12.
  40. Prabagar, S., Nanthakumar, J., Thuraisingam, S., Prabagar, J. (2020). Antimicrobial Activity of Leaf and Bark Extracts of Cassia fistula. World Journal ofSciences 16 (4): 227-232. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.wjas.2020.227.232.
  41. Prabagar, S., Nanthakumar, J., Thuraisingam, S., Prabagar. J. (2020). Antimicrobial activity of Azadirachta Indica (neem) leaves and stem bark aqueous extracts. SPC Journal of Plant Science 1 (1) :1-5.
  42. Prabagar, S., Nanthakumar, J., Thuraisingam, S., Prabagar. J. (2020). Investigation of antimicrobial activity of aqueous extracts of Eclipta prostrate. International Journal of Biological Sciences and Technology 11(1): 1-6.
  43. Prabagar, S., Nanthakumar, J., Thuraisingam, S., Prabagar., J. (2020). Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of aqueous extracts of Acalypha indica. International Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences : 162-169 DOI 10.5281/zenodo.3986633.svg
  44. Ranasinghe, R.L.D.S., De Silva, R.H.S.K., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M., Wijesiriwardhana, H.G.S.G. (2020). Phytochemical variation of a polyherbal formula according to its preparation method: Qualitative & Quantitative analysis. Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research 9(1); 22-28.
  45. Randima, K.A.D.K., Perera, K.P., Arawwawala, L.D.A.M. (2020). Comparative analysis of phytochemical and antioxidant activities of the Nishatipal decoction and its freeze dried powder. Sri Lanka Journal of Indigenous Medicine 5 (1) : 329 – 339.
  46. Samarawickrama, D.S., Manoratne, C.H., Amunugoda, P.N.R. J., (2020). Production and characterization of black charcoal from Bambusa vulgaris (Yellow Bamboo) and potentiality for advance applications. Front Adv Mat Res, 28-36 / 36
  47. Wakkumbura, H.P., Wickramaarachchi, W.M.D., Arawwawala, L.D.AM., Liyanage, J., Rajapakse, R.P.V.J. (2020). Assessment of the quality and evaluation of the antioxidant potential of a novel Sri Lankan Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. ID:2319315.
  48. Wathsara, H.P.T., Weeratunge, H.D., Mubarak, M.N.A., Godakumbura, P.I., Ranasinghe,P.(2020). In Vitro Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Potentials of Syzygium caryophyllatum L. Alston. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 15 pages, https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/9529042.
  49. Wijerathna, T., Gunathilaka, N., Gunawardena, K., Rodrigo, W. (2020). Socioeconomic, demographic and landscape factors associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis in Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka. Journal of Parasites & Vectors 13:244.

 

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