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View article: P008 A case series of late onset axial spondyloarthropathy presenting as polymyalgia rheumatica and RS3PE
P008 A case series of late onset axial spondyloarthropathy presenting as polymyalgia rheumatica and RS3PE Open
Introduction This case series highlights the challenges in diagnosing late onset axial spondyloarthropathy in three patients who presented with musculoskeletal symptoms between the age of 45 to 65 and were initially diagnosed with polymyal…
View article: A new method to estimate the income elasticity of marginal utility of income in the absence of price data
A new method to estimate the income elasticity of marginal utility of income in the absence of price data Open
View article: Population retention factors for sparsely populated regions: Evidence from the Northern Territory of Australia
Population retention factors for sparsely populated regions: Evidence from the Northern Territory of Australia Open
View article: Modelling the demand for financial assets: The case of Sri Lanka
Modelling the demand for financial assets: The case of Sri Lanka Open
View article: From digital inequality to income inequality: exploring the multifaceted impact of digital literacy on income
From digital inequality to income inequality: exploring the multifaceted impact of digital literacy on income Open
Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of digital literacy as a major component of digital inequality on the total income of individuals (a major component of economic inequality) in Sri Lanka, emphasizing the variations observed du…
View article: Towards a just transition: Unpacking the gender differences in household cleaner energy use
Towards a just transition: Unpacking the gender differences in household cleaner energy use Open
View article: Green growth transition and carbon neutrality nexus: A comparative study on the top carbon emitters
Green growth transition and carbon neutrality nexus: A comparative study on the top carbon emitters Open
This is a comparative study that investigates the role of green growth, green technological innovations, agricultural eco-efficiency and trade openness on carbon neutrality in the top three carbon emitting countries, namely, China, the USA…
View article: Modelling the alcohol consumption patterns of australian households
Modelling the alcohol consumption patterns of australian households Open
View article: The interconnectedness of energy consumption with economic growth: A granger causality analysis
The interconnectedness of energy consumption with economic growth: A granger causality analysis Open
View article: Enhancing Online Teaching of Business Statistics: A Pedagogy Before Technology Approach
Enhancing Online Teaching of Business Statistics: A Pedagogy Before Technology Approach Open
Learning statistics can be challenging for many students, due to their inability to engage in statistical reasoning and application of techniques. This challenge becomes compounded in online learning contexts where students are spatially a…
View article: New Approach to Measure Wellbeing: A Case Study on Bangladesh
New Approach to Measure Wellbeing: A Case Study on Bangladesh Open
Understanding wellbeing is fundamental to any effort to enhance it. Using the latest World Values Survey (WVS), this study examines the incidence, intensity, and determinants of wellbeing in Bangladesh by constructing a multidimensional we…
View article: A Case Report: Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis with visual impairment and cranial nerve palsies in a tertiary care hospital Sri Lanka
A Case Report: Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis with visual impairment and cranial nerve palsies in a tertiary care hospital Sri Lanka Open
Mucormycosis is an angioinvasive infection, especially among immunocompromised patients. There are several forms of the disease and rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis is the commonest presentation globally, especially among patients with d…
View article: Dynamic modelling of consumption patterns using LA-AIDS: a comparative study of developed versus developing countries
Dynamic modelling of consumption patterns using LA-AIDS: a comparative study of developed versus developing countries Open
The traditional applied demand system estimation assumes that when consumer income and commodity prices change, the consumers instantaneously fully adjust to a new consumption equilibrium level and use a static demand system such as Static…
View article: Nexus between carbon emissions, energy consumption, and economic growth: Evidence from global economies
Nexus between carbon emissions, energy consumption, and economic growth: Evidence from global economies Open
Renewable energy holds a remarkable role in clean energy adaptation due to the much lower carbon footprint it releases compared to other fossil fuels. It also has a positive impact by slowing down the rate of climate change. The study has …
View article: Relative deprivation, inequality and the Covid-19 pandemic
Relative deprivation, inequality and the Covid-19 pandemic Open
View article: Determinants of Sustainable Foreign Direct Investments in Bangladesh
Determinants of Sustainable Foreign Direct Investments in Bangladesh Open
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is widely considered to be a catalyst for economic development. A significant body of literature discusses how FDI contributes to productivity gains, particularly in developing countries, through new investm…
View article: Energy Consumption and GDP Nexus in Bangladesh
Energy Consumption and GDP Nexus in Bangladesh Open
This chapter presents an analysis on energy consumption and economic growth nexus for Bangladesh. The relationship between economic growth and energy consumption has received significant attention in the economic growth literature (see, fo…
View article: Deteriorating Australia-China relations and prospects for the Australian tourism industry: A dynamic demand analysis
Deteriorating Australia-China relations and prospects for the Australian tourism industry: A dynamic demand analysis Open
Inbound tourism from China contributes to around 15% of Australian tourist arrivals. However, the political and trade relations between the two countries began to deteriorate since 2018. Considering this environment, using annual data from…
View article: Are Factors Associated with Adult Refugees’ Settlement different from Well-Being? A Longitudinal Study focusing on Gender and Age in Australia
Are Factors Associated with Adult Refugees’ Settlement different from Well-Being? A Longitudinal Study focusing on Gender and Age in Australia Open
Using three waves of data and tracing the same refugees over time, this paper shows that some factors associated with settlement experience are different from life satisfaction. Evidence shows that although settlement experience has not im…
View article: Sinonasal Mucormycosis in a post Covid patient - first case in Sri Lanka
Sinonasal Mucormycosis in a post Covid patient - first case in Sri Lanka Open
The Covid 19 infection which is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is found to be associated with a wide range of bacterial and fungal co-infections. We report the first post COVID-19 Sino-orbital Mucorm…
View article: International Tourism and Infectious Disease Transmission Nexus: A Cross-Country and Regional Study
International Tourism and Infectious Disease Transmission Nexus: A Cross-Country and Regional Study Open
The relationship between pandemics and travel is an essential element in understanding health security and global change. Using cross-country COVID-19 confirmed cumulated cases and deaths data for 165 countries as of 3rd February 2021, thi…
View article: Energy poverty in Sri Lanka
Energy poverty in Sri Lanka Open
View article: Agricultural By-Product Proteins: Emerging Source for Packaging Applications
Agricultural By-Product Proteins: Emerging Source for Packaging Applications Open
Regular use of petroleum-based plastic packaging films has led to environmental impact due to their total non-biodegradability. Substantially, the food industry generates waste and agricultural-based raw materials have recently been applie…
View article: Revisiting Wagner’s and Keynesian’s propositions and the relationship between sectoral government expenditure and economic growth
Revisiting Wagner’s and Keynesian’s propositions and the relationship between sectoral government expenditure and economic growth Open
View article: Energy consumption, tourism, economic growth and CO<sub>2</sub> emissions nexus in India
Energy consumption, tourism, economic growth and CO<sub>2</sub> emissions nexus in India Open
India is one of the fastest growing nations in the world with ample scope for renewable energy. Nevertheless, challenges in expansion of renewable energy consumption have resulted in pollutant emissions continuing to be a noteworthy enviro…
View article: Poverty Implications of Household Headship and Food Consumption Economies of Scales: A Case Study from Sri Lanka
Poverty Implications of Household Headship and Food Consumption Economies of Scales: A Case Study from Sri Lanka Open
View article: A new approach to analyse conditional demand: An application to Australian energy consumption
A new approach to analyse conditional demand: An application to Australian energy consumption Open
View article: Dynamic modelling of inter‐relationship between tourism, energy consumption, <scp>CO<sub>2</sub></scp> emissions and economic growth in South Asia
Dynamic modelling of inter‐relationship between tourism, energy consumption, <span>CO<sub>2</sub></span> emissions and economic growth in South Asia Open
Tourism is an important economic driver and plays a critical role in the economic development of South Asian countries. However, tourism also brings about some inevitable consequences on the environmental quality of these countries. Using …
View article: The Financial Resilience and Life Satisfaction Nexus of Indigenous Australians*
The Financial Resilience and Life Satisfaction Nexus of Indigenous Australians* Open
Financial resilience is characterised by four sets of variables, namely economic resources, financial inclusion, financial capability and social capital. The purpose of this study is to examine the association between financial resilience …
View article: Nexus between drinking patterns, gender and life satisfaction: Some evidence from Indigenous Australians
Nexus between drinking patterns, gender and life satisfaction: Some evidence from Indigenous Australians Open
Excessive alcohol consumption results in a broad range of health problems and other social issues, such as violence, social disorder and family breakdown. As such, alcohol consumption is considered as a critical social policy issue in Aust…