Udara Ranasinghe
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View article: Phylogenetic placement of Sri Lankan goblin spiders (Araneae, Oonopidae): integrating new taxa and taxonomic implications
Phylogenetic placement of Sri Lankan goblin spiders (Araneae, Oonopidae): integrating new taxa and taxonomic implications Open
Sri Lanka harbours an exceptionally high diversity of goblin spiders (family Oonopidae), with 45 currently recognised species across 13 genera, of which 38 are endemic. In this study, we present a molecular phylogenetic analysis based on t…
View article: A systematic review on workplace health and safety of ageing construction workers
A systematic review on workplace health and safety of ageing construction workers Open
With the increasing demand for construction work and declining rates of young workers entering construction, the ageing workforce has become an important concern within the construction industry. Although there are benefits associated with…
View article: A Critical Analysis of Risk Factors and Strategies to Improve Mental Health Issues of Construction Workers
A Critical Analysis of Risk Factors and Strategies to Improve Mental Health Issues of Construction Workers Open
Previous research has enabled construction professionals to consider appropriate mental health interventions for improved mental health outcomes. However, the heterogeneity of such interventions in contemporary studies makes it difficult f…
View article: Stakeholder Collaboration Mechanism in Elderly Community Retrofit Projects: Case Study in China
Stakeholder Collaboration Mechanism in Elderly Community Retrofit Projects: Case Study in China Open
The aged population all over the world is predicted to increase over the next couple of years. Especially in China, the ageing population is expanding significantly every year. A ‘Home-care model’ is becoming the first choice for many elde…
View article: Conceptualising Project Uncertainty in the Context of Building Refurbishment Safety: A Systematic Review
Conceptualising Project Uncertainty in the Context of Building Refurbishment Safety: A Systematic Review Open
Project uncertainty is an inherent attribute in safety-critical projects, such as building refurbishment. While it has been suggested that project safety performance is often challenged due to project uncertainty, uncertainties are yet to …
View article: Taxonomic descriptions of nine new species of the goblin spider genera Cavisternum, Grymeus, Ischnothyreus, Opopaea, Pelicinus and Silhouettella (Araneae, Oonopidae) from Sri Lanka
Taxonomic descriptions of nine new species of the goblin spider genera Cavisternum, Grymeus, Ischnothyreus, Opopaea, Pelicinus and Silhouettella (Araneae, Oonopidae) from Sri Lanka Open
Nine new species of goblin spiders are described in six different genera: Cavisternumbom n. sp., Grymeusdharmapriyai n. sp., Ischnothyreuschippy n. sp., Opopaeaspinosiscorona n. sp., Pelicinussnooky n. sp., P.tumpy n. sp., Silhouettellasaa…
View article: Three new species of <i>Aprusia</i> (Araneae: Oonopidae) from Sri Lanka with a phylogenetic analysis of the genus
Three new species of <i>Aprusia</i> (Araneae: Oonopidae) from Sri Lanka with a phylogenetic analysis of the genus Open
Ranasinghe, U.G.S.L., Benjamin, Suresh P. (2018): Three new species of Aprusia (Araneae: Oonopidae) from Sri Lanka with a phylogenetic analysis of the genus. Journal of Natural History 52 (11-12): 713-738, DOI: 10.1080/00222933.2018.144480…
View article: The Goblin spider genus Xestaspis in Sri Lanka (Araneae: Oonopidae)
The Goblin spider genus Xestaspis in Sri Lanka (Araneae: Oonopidae) Open
Three new species of the genus Xestaspis Simon, 1884: X. nuwaraeliya sp. nov., X. padaviya sp. nov. and X. pophami sp. nov. are described based on both sexes. Xestaspis kandy Eichenberger, 2012 is illustrated based on new material. A key a…