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View article: Drawing on Elements from the Past for Nationalist Superiority: Deconstructing the Political Subtext of YMBA Building In Colombo Fort, Sri Lanka
Drawing on Elements from the Past for Nationalist Superiority: Deconstructing the Political Subtext of YMBA Building In Colombo Fort, Sri Lanka Open
Architecture has frequently served political purposes throughout history. The YMBA building in Colombo Fort, Sri Lanka, was constructed by the Young Men’s Buddhist Association (YMBA); once a leading organization in the Buddhist revival mov…
View article: Toward precision veterinary epidemiology: applications, challenges, and opportunities of digitalization and the Big Data revolution in livestock health
Toward precision veterinary epidemiology: applications, challenges, and opportunities of digitalization and the Big Data revolution in livestock health Open
In this paper, we explore the benefits that digitalization and Big Data analytics can bring to animal health, emphasizing the need to advance toward precision veterinary epidemiology. This concept takes advantage of multilevel animal healt…
View article: Predicting antimicrobial resistance of bacterial pathogens using time series analysis
Predicting antimicrobial resistance of bacterial pathogens using time series analysis Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is arguably one of the major health and economic challenges in our society. A key aspect of tackling AMR is rapid and accurate detection of the emergence and spread of AMR in food animal production, which req…
View article: Application of Bayesian Regression for the Identification of a Catchment Area for Cancer Cases in Dogs and Cats
Application of Bayesian Regression for the Identification of a Catchment Area for Cancer Cases in Dogs and Cats Open
Research on cancer in dogs and cats, among other diseases, finds an important source of information in registry data collected from hospitals. These sources have proved to be decisive in establishing incidences and identifying temporal pat…
View article: Molecular Evolution of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Field Strains from Two Swine Production Systems in the Midwestern United States from 2001 to 2020
Molecular Evolution of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Field Strains from Two Swine Production Systems in the Midwestern United States from 2001 to 2020 Open
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is known for its high genetic and antigenic variability. In this study, we evaluated the ORF5 sequences of PRRSV-2 strains circulating in two swine production systems in the midwe…
View article: Special Report: Changing climate, changing diseases
Special Report: Changing climate, changing diseases Open
For World Zoonoses Day on July 6 we cover the growing links between climate change and animal diseases which spread to humans. The World Health Organization recently launched a roadmap to address the urgent issue of the threat of animal-to…
View article: Response of adult domestic cats in Sri Lanka to Acalypha indica root embedded toys and the influence of single nucleotide polymorphisms in olfactory receptor genes on the elicited behavior
Response of adult domestic cats in Sri Lanka to Acalypha indica root embedded toys and the influence of single nucleotide polymorphisms in olfactory receptor genes on the elicited behavior Open
Exclusively indoor cats exhibit many behavioral complications due to their reduced activity levels and limited behavioral diversity. Environment enrichment is a tool to stimulate adult indoor cats and make them more active. In this researc…
View article: Climate change and zoonoses: A review of the current status, knowledge gaps, and future trends
Climate change and zoonoses: A review of the current status, knowledge gaps, and future trends Open
Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs), especially those with zoonotic potential, are a growing threat to global health, economy, and safety. The influence of global warming and geoclimatic variations on zoonotic disease epidemiology is evide…
View article: Applications of Machine Learning for the Classification of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Sublineages Using Amino Acid Scores of ORF5 Gene
Applications of Machine Learning for the Classification of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Sublineages Using Amino Acid Scores of ORF5 Gene Open
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome is an infectious disease of pigs caused by PRRS virus (PRRSV). A modified live-attenuated vaccine has been widely used to control the spread of PRRSV and the classification of field strains is …
View article: A pilot case-control study using a one health approach to evaluate behavioral, environmental, and occupational risk factors for chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka
A pilot case-control study using a one health approach to evaluate behavioral, environmental, and occupational risk factors for chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka Open
Background Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) was first recognized in Sri Lanka in the early 1990s, and since then it has reached epidemic levels in the North Central Province of the country. The prevalence of CKDu is report…
View article: A pilot case-control study using a one health approach to evaluate behavioral, environmental, and occupational risk factors for chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka
A pilot case-control study using a one health approach to evaluate behavioral, environmental, and occupational risk factors for chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka Open
Background: Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) was first recognized in Sri Lanka in the early 1990s, and since then it has reached epidemic levels in the North Central Province of the country. The prevalence of CKDu is repor…
View article: Genetic Variants of β-casein Gene in Indigenous and Exotic Dairy Cattle Breeds in Sri Lanka
Genetic Variants of β-casein Gene in Indigenous and Exotic Dairy Cattle Breeds in Sri Lanka Open
Background: Bovine milk contains two types of β-casein (CSN2); A1 and A2, in which A1 type has shown associations with certain health issues. This study was conducted to identify the abundance of CSN2 A1/A2 variants in European and indigen…
View article: Powdered over fresh milk preference and hygienic dairy practices in Sri Lanka
Powdered over fresh milk preference and hygienic dairy practices in Sri Lanka Open
Background The majority of Sri Lankans may select imported powdered milk over fresh milk, and a significant portion of Gross Domestic Product in Sri Lanka is spent on dairy products imports. Demand for fresh milk may be hindered by consume…
View article: A Pilot Case-Control Study Using a One Health Approach to Evaluate Behavioral, Environmental, and Occupational Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Sri Lanka
A Pilot Case-Control Study Using a One Health Approach to Evaluate Behavioral, Environmental, and Occupational Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Sri Lanka Open
Background: Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) was first recognized in Sri Lanka in the early 1990s, and since then it has reached epidemic levels in the North Central Province of the country. The prevalence of CKDu is repor…
View article: A pilot case-control study using a one health approach to evaluate behavioral, environmental, and occupational risk factors for chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka
A pilot case-control study using a one health approach to evaluate behavioral, environmental, and occupational risk factors for chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka Open
Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) was first recognized in Sri Lanka in the early 1990s, and since then it has reached epidemic levels in the North Central Province of the country. The prevalence of CKDu is reportedly highes…
View article: A pilot study of behavioral, environmental, and occupational risk factors for chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka
A pilot study of behavioral, environmental, and occupational risk factors for chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka Open
Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) was first recognized in Sri Lanka in the early 1990s, and since then it has reached epidemic levels in the North Central Province of the country. The prevalence of CKDu is reportedly highes…
View article: Utilizing a One Health approach for identifying risk factors associated with an epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in the North Central region of Sri Lanka
Utilizing a One Health approach for identifying risk factors associated with an epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in the North Central region of Sri Lanka Open
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