Publications

2018

1. Tharsikayini, A., Arasaratnam, V. and Kandeepan, K. (2018). Effects of different preservation methods on pH, glucose, and protein in urine. In Thurasamy Sarma (eds.), Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICe), 2018: Towards a Safer Future, University of Jaffna. 107–109.

2. Sivarangini, S., Arasaratnam, V., Sathesan, B., Gunatilake, M., and Kandeepan, K. (2018). A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at Teaching Hospital Jaffna among the patients underwent surgical interventions for urinary calculi. In: Thurasamy Sarma (eds.), Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICe): Towards a Safer Future, University of Jaffna, 2018. 118–120.

3. Sasrubi, S., Arasaratnam, V., Sathiadas, M. G. and Surendrakumaran, R. (2018). Developmental outcome of the preterm babies born in a tertiary care unit, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, during first year of life by using Bayley scales of infants and toddler development.  Towards a Safer Future.  Proceedings of the 4^th Jaffna University International Research Conference-JUICe-2018.  27^th – 28^th September, 2018.  Thuraisamy Sarma, S. and Thabotharan, K. pp. 116.-117.

4. Ruwanpathirana, R. P. E., Kandeepan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2018): Effect of fasting plasma glucose on serum creatinine, urinary creatinine, and urinary microalbumin in type 2 diabetics. In Thurasamy Sarma (Eds.), Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICe), 2018: Towards a Safer future, University of Jaffna. 121–125.

5. Ruwanpathirana, R. P. E., Kandeepan, K. and Arasaratnam V. (2018). Effect of type 2 diabetes mellitus duration on fasting plasma glucose, serum creatinine, and urinary microalbumin in type 2 diabetics attending to Diabetic Centre at Teaching Hospital Jaffna. In Thurasamy Sarma (Eds.), Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICe), 2018: Towards a Safer Future, University of Jaffna. 126–131.

6. Shankary, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Kandeepan, K. (2018). Effect of storage time, temperature and repeated freezing and thawing on serum total bilirubin. In Thurasamy Sarma (Eds.), Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICe), 2018: Towards a safer future, University of Jaffna. 110-112.

 

2017

7. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2017). Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effect of Siddha Medical Preparation Mathumeha Chooranam in patients with Type II diabetes mellitus. Proceedings of the 5^th International Conference on Contemporary Engineering and Technology-2017. 24^th to 25^th March, 2017, ISBN 978-81- 904760-9-6.

 

2016

8. Kandeepan, K., Kanagasabai, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2016). Prevalence of anaemia and nutritional status of adolescent students in Tellipalai Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area, Jaffna. Towards a Greener Future, Jaffna University International Conference (JUICE-2016). 12^th – 13^th August, 2016. Tilko Hotel, Jaffna. pp. 207-211.

9. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2016). Antioxidant activity of aqueous extracts of Terminalia chebula stored for six months at room temperature and 4^oC using 1, 1 diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay. ‘Towards a Greener Future, Jaffna University International Conference (JUICE-2016). 12^th – 13^th August, 2016. Tilko Hotel, Jaffna. pp. 193-196.

10. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2016). Hypoglycaemic and antioxidant activity of Siddha medical preparation Mathumeha Chooranam in patients with diabetes mellitus. Proceedings of the 5^th International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering, Science and Management (ICRTESM2016). 16^th and 17^th July 2016, Organized by International Organization of Scientific Research and Development (IOSR), India, Madurai, India. pp. 249-255.

 

2015

11. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2015). Nutritional status based on mid upper arm circumference and head circumference: a cross sectional study among the children in Jaffna District. Proceedings of the 8^th International Conference, ‘Including Professionalism for National Development’. 8^th International Conference. in C.L Goonasekara, P. H Premaratne, B.D.K Anandawansa (eds.), 27^th and 28^th August 2015, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka. pp. 83-89.

12. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2015). Antioxidant activity in aqueous extracts of powdered Terminalia chebula seed skin stored for six months at room temperature and 4^o Proceedings of the 8^th International Conference, ‘Including Professionalism for National Development’. 27^th and 28^th August 2015, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka. pp. 27-28.

13. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V., Hettiarachchi, M. and Liyanage, C. (2015). Association between thyroid status and lipid levels among pregnant women in Jaffna District. Proceedings of the 8^th International Conference, ‘Including Professionalism for National Development’. 27^th and 28^th August 2015, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka. pp. 73-78.

 

2014

14. Karthiha, K., Arasaratnam, V., Balakumar, S. and Kirubahary, S. (2014). Antioxidant and total phenol content of selected leafy vegetables consumed in Jaffna Peninsula. Jaffna University International Conference – 2014 (JUICE-2014), in S. Srisatkunarajah, A. Ramanan, B. Nimalathasan (eds.), ‘Accelerated Regional Development’. December 2014, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp. 195- 197.

15. Kandeepan, K., Benedict, P. B., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Prevalence and Socio-demographic correlates of anaemia among G.C.E. (A/L) students in Jaffna Zonal schools. Jaffna University International Research Conference-2012 (JUICE-2012). 122-128.

16. Kumutharanjan, K., Sivakanesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Antioxidant activity of ingredients of Mathumeha Chooranam, a drug used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in Siddha system of Medicine.  Jaffna University International Conference – 2014 (JUICE-2014), in S. Srisatkunarajah, A. Ramanan, B. Nimalathasan (eds.), Accelerated Regional Development. December 2014, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp. 222- 225.

17. Mahilrajan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Effect of Selected polyols and salts of xylanase produced by Bacillus pumilus.  Jaffna University International Conference – 2014 (JUICE-2014), in S. Srisatkunarajah, A. Ramanan, B. Nimalathasan (eds.), ‘Accelerated Regional Development’. December 2014, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp. 347- 352.

18. Mahilrajan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Purification of xylanase from Bacillus pumilus and its characterization. Jaffna University International Conference – 2014 (JUICE-2014), in S. Srisatkunarajah, A. Ramanan, B. Nimalathasan (eds.), Accelerated Regional Development. December 2014, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp. 357- 361.

19. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Pattern of breast-feeding practices among children aged one to five years in Jaffna district. Jaffna University International Research Conference-2012 (JUICE-2012). 116-121.

20. Sivarathy, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Preliminary study on the prevalence of diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome in adults in point Pedro and Karaveddy. Jaffna University International Research Conference–2012(JUICE-2012). 110-115.

 

2012

21. Anitha, T., Balakumar, S., Thusyanthy, M., and Prabhaharan, M. (2012). Investigation of the effects of spent wash under aerobic and anaerobic conditions: For suitable disposal strategy. The Second International Symposium, May 25-27, 2012 pp. 69-71.

22. Anitha, T., Thusyanthy, M., Balakumar, S., Prabhaharan, M. and Alvappillai, P. (2012). Assessing and comparing the Quality of enriched compost with distillery Spent Wash. The Second International Symposium, May 25-27, 2012, pp. 136 139.

 

2008

23. Rajendra, B., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Analysis of drinking water in educational institutions of Jaffna  Peninsula for bacterial contamination during dry and wet seasons. In: Water Resources Research in Sri Lanka. Symposium Proceedings of the Water Professionals’ Day, Organized by Geo-Informatics Society of Sri Lanka and Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, October 01, 2008. Ed. Dayawasana, N. D. K. And De Silva, R. P.  143-154.

 

2001

24. Arasaratnam, V. (2001). Application of DNA fingerprinting in forensic medicine. Chairperson’s Address. Proceedings of the 8^th Annual Sessions of Jaffna Science Association. 8(2): 31-59.

 

2000 

25. Arasaratnam, V. (2000). An over view on solid-state fermentation. Chairperson’s Address. Proceedings of the 7^th Annual Sessions of Jaffna Science Association.  7(2): 36-57.

 

1999

26. Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1999). Development of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at the University of Jaffna in the last 21 years of this millennium. Silver Jubilee Seminars, University of Jaffna, 14^th and 15^th, October 1999.

 

1997

27. Balasubramaniam, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (1997). Novel technology for bioprocessing of starch in rice and corn. International Symposium on Corn Deep Processing, Chang Chun, China. pp 266-271.

28. Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1997). Biotechnology of starch and sucrose (Palmyrah) based products. IPICS 1970. Results, Lessons learned and Prospects for development of sustainable research environment in developing countries. Proceedings of the meeting held at Termas El Corazon, Chile, and Oct.19-23. 128-138.

 

1994

29. Balasubramaniam, K. (1994). An overview of the biotechnology research on starch-based products at University of Jaffna. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association. pp 55 – 68.

 

1987

30. Larsson, M., Arasaratnam, V. and Mattiasson, B. (1987). Bioconversion in aqueous two – phase system.  Proceedings of the 4^th European Congress in Biotechnology, Amsterdam. Neijssel, O.M., van der Meer, R.R. and Luyben, K.Ch.A.M. Elsevier

2024

1. Sivakaran, M. Arasaratnam, V. and Surendrakumaran, R. (2024).Anthropometric indices of late adolescents in Kopay Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area, Jaffna district. Proceedings of the Young Scientists’ Conference on Multidisciplinary Research-2024. Young Scientists’ Association, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka. 27^th November 2024.  30.

2. Sivakaran, M. Arasaratnam, V. and Surendrakumaran, R. (2024).Preliminary Study on Selected Blood Biochemical parameters in Adolescents from The Kopay Medical Officer of Health, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka: 1^st -2nd November 2024. 175.

3. Sivakaran, M. Arasaratnam, V. and Surendrakumaran, R. (2024).Prevalence Of Anaemia Among Adolescent Girls: A Case Study Based on Sandilipay Medical Officer of Health Area, Jaffna District. Proceedings of 13^thAnnual Science Research Session 2024, FAS, SEUSL, 6th November 2024.  83.

4. Sivakaran, M. Arasaratnam, V. and Surendrakumaran, R. (2024).Breakfast Habits and Weight Status of Adolescents Aged 17-19 Years Living In Sandilipay Medical Officer of Health Area, Jaffna District. Proceedings of the International Research Conference of the Open University of Sri Lanka (IRC-OUSL 2024). 1-4.

5. Vijayakumar, G., Murugathas, V., Balendrarajah, K., Arasaratnam, V. and Muhunthan, K. (2024). Influence of Body Mass Index of the distribution of dyslipidaemia in women affected with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Beyond the Blueprint of Life. Fourth International Conference on Frontiers in Molecular Life Sciences. Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo. 26^th to 27^th September, 2024. 57.

6. Balayasothini, V., Madhurahini, R., Jeneni, J., Muhunthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2024). Relationship between Body Mass Index and the development of pregnancy induced hypertension: Beyond the Blueprint of Life. Fourth International Conference on Frontiers in Molecular Life Sciences. Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo. 26^th to 27^th September, 2024. 58.

7. Balendrarajah, K., Vijayakumar, G., Murugathas, V., Arasaratnam, V. and Muhunthan, K. (2024). Abilities of Triglyceride-Glucose –Body Mass Index and Triglyceride – Glucose-Index to identify dyslipidaemia among the women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Attending Teaching Hospital, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Unravelling the paradigm shift: Revolutions in the Era of AI. Abstracts of the 17^th International Research Conference (KDUiRC). 26^th to 27^th September, 2024. 23

8. Madhurahini, R., Balayasothini, V., Jeneni, J., Arasaratnam, V. and Muhunthan, K. (2024). The Predictive Significance of serum creatinine in management pregnancy induced hypertension: A preliminary study at teaching hospital Jaffna. Unravelling the paradigm shift: Revolutions in the Era of AI. Abstracts of the 17^th International Research Conference (KDUiRC). 26^th to 27^th September, 2024. 67.

9. Murugathas, V., Vijayakumar, G., Balendrarajah, K., Arasaratnam, V. and Muhunthan, K. (2024). Do metabolic risks of PCOS differ based on the health seeking care facilities of the general Gynaecology Vs. Subfertility? Abstracts of the 57^th Anniversary Annual Academic Sessions of the Ceylon College of Physicians in Collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians and Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. 19^th to 21^st September, 2024. The Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians. 55(11 Supplement): 35.

10. Madhurahini, R., Balayasothini, V., Jeneni, J., Arasaratnam, V. and Muhunthan, K. (2024). The association of family history of hypertension with pregnancy induced hypertension: A preliminary study at teaching hospital Jaffna. Abstracts of the 57^th Anniversary Annual Academic Sessions of the Ceylon College of Physicians in Collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians and Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. 19^th to 21^st September, 2024. The Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians. 55(11 Supplement): 39.

11. Balayasothini, V., Madhurahini, R., Jeneni, J., Arasaratnam, V. and Muhunthan, K. (2024). Diagnostic role of serum uric acid in pregnancy induced hypertension disorders. Quality Health Care through Standards in Training & Service Delivery – A Right of All Women. Proceedings of the 57^th Annual Academic Congress 2024. 30^th August to 1^st September 2024. The Sri Lanka College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists, The Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists (SLJOG-Supplement Issue). 75-76.

12. Vijayakumar, G., Balendrarajah, K., Murugathas, V., Arasaratnam, V. and Muhunthan, K. (2024). Cardiovascular risk assessment in obese PCOS women based on LDL/HDL ratio. Quality Health Care through Standards in Training & Service Delivery – A Right of All Women. Proceedings of the 57^th Annual Academic Congress 2024. 30^th August to 1^st September 2024. The Sri Lanka College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists, The Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists (SLJOG-Supplement Issue). 133.

13. Balayasothini, V., Madhurahini, R., Jeneni, J., Arasaratnam, V., Muhunthan, K. and Aranraj, T. (2024). Distribution of serum creatinine levels in pregnant women with pregnancy induced hypertension. Developing a future Multidisciplinary Workforce in Rapidly Changing Health Care. Proceedings of the 2^nd International Research Symposium of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle Sri Lanka. July, 2024. 49.

14. Viveka, M., Kajanthini, B., Gowthame, V., Sutharsan, M., Muhunthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2024). Prevalence of dyslipidaemia in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome attending Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. Developing a future Multidisciplinary Workforce in Rapidly Changing Health Care.’ Proceedings of the 2^nd International Research Symposium of the Faculty of Allie Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle Sri Lanka. July, 2024. 127.

15. Madhurahini, R., Balayasothini, V., Jeneni, J., Arasaratnam, V. and Muhunthan, K. (2024). Exploring the link between diabetes and pregnancy induced hypertension: A preliminary Study. Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism. August, 2024. 15(2):

16. Balendrarajah, K., Vijayakumar, G., Murugathas, V., Arasaratnam, V. and Muhunthan, K. (2024). Correlation between triglyceride glucose index and lipid profiles of women with POCS attending Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism. August, 2024. 15(2):

17. Madhurahini, R., Balayasothini, V., Jeneni, J., Muhunthan, K., Sutharsan, M. and Arasaratnam, V. (2024). Relationship between the blood and serum uric acid levels in pregnant women. Navigating Challenges: Quality at the Forefront. 9^th Annual Academic Sessions-2024, College of Chemical Pathologists of Sri Lanka. 12^th and – 13^th July, 2024, pp. 91.

18. Balendrarajah, K., Vijayakumar, G., Murugathas, V., Muhunthan, K., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2024). Evaluation of lipid profiles of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. Navigating Challenges: Quality at the Forefront. 9^th Annual Academic Sessions-2024, College of Chemical Pathologists of Sri Lanka. 12^th and – 13^th July, 2024, pp. 93.

19. Vijayakumar, G., Murugathas, V., Balendrarajah, K., Arasaratnam, V., Muhunthan, K. and Aranraj, T. (2024). Anthropometric indices effect on diabetes & pre-diabetes of polycystic ovarian syndrome women treated at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. One Health for Sustainable & Healthy Living of Human Animals & Ecosystem. 2^nd International Research Symposium on Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 3^rd – 5^th May 2024, pp. 14.

20. Aranraj, T., Arasaratnam, V., Thayaananthan, K. and Sutharsan, M. (2024). In vitro litholytic effect of selected Siddha Drugs with the aqueous extract of Musa sapientum inner stem as an adjuvant on oxalate stone. Exploring Trends in Digital Health for Health Care Innovations with Sustainability Health Equity. International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2024 (IRCHS 2024), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2^nd of April 2024, pp. 44.

21. Balayasothini, V., Madhurahini, R., Jeneni, J., Arasaratnam, V., Muhunthan, K. and Thayaananthan, K. (2024). Exploring serum uric acid levels in pregnant women with pregnancy induced hypertension. Exploring Trends in Digital Health for Health Care Innovations with Sustainability Health Equity. International Research conference in Health Sciences 2024 (IRCHS 2024), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.2^nd of April 2024, pp. 83.

22. Viveka, M., Kajanthini, B., Gowthame, V., Arasaratnam, V., Muhunthan, K. and Sutharsan, M. (2024). Evaluation of anthropometric patterns in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome; at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. Exploring Trends in Digital Health for Health Care Innovations with Sustainability Health Equity. International Research conference in Health Sciences 2024 (IRCHS 2024), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.2^nd of April 2024, pp. 84.

23. Madhurahini, R., Balayasothini, V., Jeneni, J., Arasaratnam, V., Muhunthan, K. and Aranraj, T. (2024). Correlation blood pressure and serum creatinine levels in pregnant women: A comparative study between pregnant women with normal blood pressure and pregnancy induced hypertension. Exploring Trends in Digital Health for Health Care Innovations with Sustainability Health Equity. International Research conference in Health Sciences 2024 (IRCHS 2024), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2^nd of April 2024, pp. 124.

24. Brammah, R.T., Nawarathna, D.U.D.G., Harishchandra, D.T.S.T., Jayasinghe, S.P. and Arasaratnam, V. (2024). Evaluation of nutritional status, malnutrition risk and the associated factors among chronic kidney disease patients undergoing haemodialysis at the Haemodialysis Unit at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. Kidney International Reports, Buenos AIRES, Argentina, WCN 24-919, 9 (4), S1-S662:

 

2023

25. Paramanthan, T., Kumanan, T. and Arasaratnam, V. (2023). The ability of Waist-Triglyceride Index to identify metabolic syndrome among adults from Jaffna. ‘Research excellence and beyond: Translating research into practice.’ Colombo Medical Congress-2023. Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. 4th -8th December, 2023. CJMS 60 (Suppl. 1): 14-15.

26. Paramanthan, T., Arasaratnam, V. and Sivayokan, B. (2023). Sun avoidance measures and factors associated with low outdoor time among Healthcare Undergraduate Students, University of Jaffna. ‘Research excellence and beyond: Translating research into practice.’ Colombo Medical Congress-2023. Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. 4th -8th December, 2023. CJMS 60 (Suppl. 1): 43-44.

27. Thivya, K., Risla, M. R. F., Arasaratnam, V., Aravinthan. M. (2023). Comparison of the Selected Biochemical Parameters of Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus Patients Attending the Diabetic Centre, Teaching Hospital Jaffna with Iron Deficiency Anaemia and Non-Iron Deficiency Anaemia. Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals through Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: A step at a time. 4^th Conference of the College of Biochemists of Sri Lanka – 7^th July 2023. pp20.

28. Thivya, K., Risla, M.R.F., Arasaratnam, V., Aravinthan, M. (2023). Association of Red Cell Morphology with Selected Biochemical Parameters in Iron Deficiency Anaemic and Non-Iron Deficiency Anaemic Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Attending the Diabetic Centre, Teaching Hospital Jaffna. Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals through Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: A step at a time. 4^th Conference of the College of Biochemists of Sri Lanka – 7^th July 2023. pp35.

29. Thivya, K., Risla, M.R.F., Paramanthan, T. and Arasaratnam, V. (2023). Effect of iron deficiency anaemia on glycated haemoglobin levels among type 2 diabetic patients, attending the Diabetic Centre, Teaching Hospital Jaffna. Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism. 14(2):

30. Thivya, K., Risla, M.R.F., Samiya, H. M., Arasaratnam, V. and Aravinthan, M. (2023). Prevalence of anaemia and its associated risk factors among type 2 diabetic parents attending the Diabetic Centre, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. International Conference on Medical Sciences (ICM) 2023, Resilience, Remediation, Reinvention, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 8^th & 9^th, June 2023, 90-100.

31. Minfak, K. A., Arasaratnam, V., Sivagnanam, S., Madushani, L. R., Maheswaran, T., Peries, M. J. V. C. and Aranraj, T. (2023). In vitro litholytic effects of selected plants and young coconut water on oxalate stone. International Conference on Medical Sciences (ICM) 2023, Resilience, Remediation, Reinvention, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 8^th & 9^th, June 2023,110-111.

32. Thivya, K., Risla, M.R.F., Samiya, H. M., Arasaratnam, V. and Aravinthan, M. (2023). Demographic and clinical characteristics among type 2 diabetic patients attending the Diabetic Centre, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. Innovation, Collaboration and Experientica: For the Sustainable Development of Health and Welbeing International Research Conference in Health Sciences-2023, 31^st March, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2023. pp. 88.

33. Thivya, K., Risla, M.R.F., Samiya, H. M., Arasaratnam, V. and Thayaananthan, K. (2023). Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia and its associated risk factors among type 2 diabetic patients, attending the Diabetic Centre, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. To be an International Centre of Excellence in Molecular Science. Proceedings of the 12^th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo, 31^st May 2023.36.

34. Thivya, K., Risla, M.R.F., Samiya, H. M., Arasaratnam, V. and Aranraj, T. (2023). Association of Socio-Demographic and clinical factors with the prevalence of hypertension in type 2 diabetic patients, attending the Diabetic Centre, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. To be an International Centre of Excellence in Molecular Science. Proceedings of the 12^th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo, 31^st May 202 . 37.

 

2022

35. Karthigesu, K., Bertolo R. F. and Brown, R. J. (2022). In Vitro Effect of Vitamins C and E on the Lipid Peroxidation of Total Parenteral Nutrition for Newborns. 45^th ESPEN Conference, Lyon France. pp.28.

36. Karthigesu, K., Bertolo, R. F. and Brown, R. J. (2022). In Vitro Effect of Selected Micronutrients on the Peroxidation of Parenteral Nutrition for Newborns. Biomedicine Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, University of Newfoundland, St John’s, NL.

37. Minfak, K. A., Sivagnanam, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2022). In vitro litholytic effect of commonly used siddha drugs and the aqueous extract of Tribulus terrestris as an adjuvant on oxalate stone. International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2022, Research and Innovations for the Advancement of Health Sciences, 31^st March 2022, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. pp.46.

38. Deluxan, F. P. M., Arasaratnam, V. and Thangarajah, R B (2022). Correlation between serum and salivary uric acid and creatinine levels of patients undergoing haemodialysis at Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka. International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2022, Research and Innovations for the Advancement of Health Sciences, 31^st March 2022, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. pp.82.

39. Kajani, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2022). Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and associated risk factors among female academic and non-academic staff of University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2022, Research and Innovations for the Advancement of Health Sciences, 31^st March 2022, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. pp. 84.

40. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2022). Distribution of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients based on Doshas and   Enhance Immunity for Healthy Life through Siddha Medicine, 3^rd International Conference on Siddha Medicine-2022 (CESM-2022), Jaffna University International Conference-2022 (JUICE-22), January, 2022. pp. 44.

41. Karthigesu, K., Bertolo, R. F., Brown, R.J.(2022). In vitro effect of vitamins C and E on lipid peroxidation of lipid emulsion for total parental nutrition. 12^th Annual Biochemistry Summer Symposium, Department of Biochemistry, University of Newfoundland, St John’s, NL. 2022, 28.

 

2021

42. Premachandrana, P. and Arasaratnam, V. (2021). Comparison of amylose content of selected paddy varieties (Oryza sativa) in Sri Lanka against different cooking conditions. Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies (ICIET), 2021. November 26^th to 27^th, 2021, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. pp 107.

43. Sasrubi, S., Arasaratnam, V., Sathiadas, M. G. and Surendrakumaran, R. (2021). Neuro-developmental trajectories of a cohort of preterm babies born at teaching hospital Jaffna. Proceedings of Jaffna Medical Association. pp. 47.

44. Sivakanesan, R., Thilageswary, K. and Vasanthy A. (2021). Effect of Polyherbal preparation on obese and overweight Type II Diabetes mellitus patients. 25^th Annual Conference of Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering (TASME), Virtual Conference. 3^rd to 4^th July, 2021.

45. Liyanawadugae, R. M., Sivagnanam, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2021). In vitro antiurolithic effect of Siddha drugs with and without adjuvant on oxalate stone. 3^rd Undergraduate Research Symposium, 2021, Together Today for a Safe and Healthy Tomorrow. pp 22.

46. Nirmani, R. M. D. S., Sujanitha, V., Aravinthan, M. and Arasaratnam, V. (2021). Serum uric acid level, fasting blood glucose level and HbA_1c among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with and without diabetic retinopathy attending the Diabetic Centre, Teaching Hospital Jaffna. 3^rd Undergraduate Research Symposium, 2021, Together Today for a Safe and Healthy Tomorrow. pp 23.

47. Karthigesu, K., Bertolo, R.F. and Brown, R.J. (2021). In vitro lipid peroxidation of lipid emulsion and all-in-one admixture for total parenteral nutrition. 11^th Annual Biochemistry Summer Symposium, Department of Biochemistry, University of Newfoundland, St John’s, NL. 2021.

48. Karthigesu, K., Bertolo, R. F., Brown, R. J. (2021). In vitro optimization of antioxidant status of parenteral nutrition. 10^th Annual Biochemistry Summer Symposium, Department of Biochemistry, University of Newfoundland, St John’s,

 

2020

49. Printhajini, P. and Arasaratnam, V. (2020). Resistant Starch Contents of Selected Rice (L.) Varieties Oryza sativa of Sri Lanka.  6^th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020) ‘Resilient Agriculture to Cope with Unforeseen Crisis’ 3^rd – 4^th December 2020, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.  pp 48.

50. Printhajini, P. and Arasaratnam, V. (2020). Effect of Different Processing Methods on Resistant Starch Contents of Selected Rice Varieties 6^th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020), Resilient Agriculture to Cope with Unforeseen Crisis. 3^rd – 4^th December 2020, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.  pp 56

51. Siromiya, A. J. F. and Arasaratnam, V. (2020). Comparing the effect of delayed serum separation on creatinine measurement by Jaffe method with Sarcosine oxidase enzymatic method.  Proceedings of the Jaffna Medical Association, Annual Scientific Session-2020.  Health Challenges beyond 2020-educate and engage. Hotel Valampuri, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 30^th, September 2020. pp 71.

 

2019

52. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2019). Dietary pattern and nutritional deficiencies among children in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference on Agriculture and Food Security-2019. Inquest of Innovative Agriculture, Post-Harvest and Food Processing Technologies for Sustaining Food Security. Global Towers Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 18^th – 9^th, August 2019. pp 25.

53. Shangeetha, G., Julids, K. J., Balakumar, S., Kandeepan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2019). Metabolic derangements among sub-fertile women seeking medical advice at teaching hospital Jaffna. Proceedings of the 26^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  1^st to 2^nd August 2019. 26(1):

54. Sivasuthan, K., Kirishanthy, B., Balakumar, S., Kandeepan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2019). Nutritional status of preschool children in Vadamaradchi Zone of Jaffna District.  Proceedings of the 26^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  1^st to 2^nd August 2019. 26(1):

55. Jeyaganeshan, N., Kenaka, T., Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2019). Prevalence of central obesity and its associated metabolic parameters of adolescents in Vadamaradchi educational Zonal division.  Proceedings of the 26^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  1^st to 2^nd August 2019. 26(1):

 

2018

56. Kandeepan, K., Sivansuthan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2018). Nutritional status and caloric consumption of children from communities in urban division of Jaffna Divisional Secretariat Area: A post war context of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Understanding Double Burden of Malnutrition for Effective Intervention – 2018. Organised by IAEA, Vienna, Austria. 10-13^th, December 2018.  Contribution ID 11.

57. Sivaranjani, S., Arasaratnam, V., Satheean, B., Gunathilake, M. and Kandeepan, K. (2018). Patterns of Complexity of urinary stone disease based on anatomical sites and stone number: A study conducted among the patients who underwent surgical intervention at Genitourinary Surgical Unit, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. Beyond Boarders Towards Excellence. Proceedings of the International Conference on Health-2018.  7^th – 8^th October, 2018.  86.

58. Sasrubi, S., Arasaratnam, V., Sathiadas, M. G. and Surendrakumaran, R. (2018). Preterm birth and neurodevelopment: Comparison of cognitive, language and motor scales using Bayleys Scale of Toddler and Infant Development III.  Proceedings of Sri Lanka Association for Young Scientists Open Forum.  50.

59. Ghobika, R., Dilusha, K., Dineshkumar, T., Chandricca, A., Dissanayake, D. M. C. N., Safa, S. F., Fernando, W. J. K. S., Hassan, M. H. M. S., Chinthana, V. D. N. I., Galagoda, O. B., Gamage, K. G. P. M., Gowrishankar, K., Harrihaam, Y., Ihran, S. M., Nuskiya, N. L. F., Kandeepan, K., Sivansuthan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2018). A descriptive study on the relationship between selected physiological parameters and visceral adiposity index among non-diabetic hypertensive patients attending Medical Clinic, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna.  Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium – 2018. Abstracts of Research Papers, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna. 7^th, August 2018.  4.

60. Arulini, R., Abinaya, A. A., Arulbavan, S., Aravinthan, S., Ahamed, A. F., Amarasinghe, A. A. D. R., Asna, N. F., Damayanthi, J. S., Farhana, M. K. S., Majuri, S., Daliya, N. K. F., Amarasinhe, K. M. F., Arunaa, S., Atchuthai, S., Babeitha, B., Kandeepan, K., Sivansuthan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2018). A descriptive study on the relationship between visceral adiposity index and lipid profile and CRP levels among non-diabetic hypertensive patients attending Medical Clinic, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium – 2018. Abstracts of Research Papers, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna. 7^th, August 2018.  15.

61. Ruwanpathirana, R. P. F., Kandeepan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2018). Effect of type 2 diabetes mellitus duration on blood glucose, serum creatinine and urinary albumin: a cross section study on patients attending Diabetic Centre, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium – 2018. Abstracts of Research Papers, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna. 7^th, August 2018. pp. 21.

62. Vethuja, J., Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. Arasaratnam, V. and Muhunthan, K. (2018). Assessment of iron deficiency and red cell indices of anaemic pregnant women attending antenatal Clinic, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium – 2018. Abstracts of Research Papers, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna. 7^th, August 2018. pp. 73.

63. Sasrubi, S., Balakumar and Arasaratnam, V. (2018). Relationship between anthropometric measurements and duty pattern of married Tamil nursing officers working at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium – 2018. Abstracts of Research Papers, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna. 7^th, August 2018.  74.

64. Safwaan, M. N., Piraveen, A., Ragumathan, A., Saranya, S., Sobitha, S. Supanchana, P., Sameera, H. U., Thahira, T. H., Thurcika, T. S., Ubenthira, P., Kandeepan, K., Sivansuthan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2018). Glucose and insulin levels in healthy males after consuming breakfast containing different composition of macronutrients with equal energy. Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium – 2018. Abstracts of Research Papers, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna. 7^th, August 2018. pp. 77.

65. Sasrubi, S., Arasaratnam, V., Sathiadas, M.G. and Surendrakumar, R. (2018). Association between risk factors and Developmental outcome of preterm babies at 12 and 18 months of age born at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. Proceedings of the Jaffna Medical Association, Annual Scientific Sessions, 2018. 2^nd to 4^th, August 2018. 49.

66. Thanuja, T., Rushan, R., Sivaram, S., Suvethini, L., Kandeepan, K., Sivansuthan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2018). Comparison of paleo diets formulated from foods available in Jaffna with modern diets on plasma glucose and serum insulin levels.  Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium – 2018. Abstracts of Research Papers, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna. 7^th, August 2018.  75.

67. Sasrubi, S., Arasaratnam, V., Sathiadas, M.G. and Surendrakumar, R. (2018). Influence of gestational age on birth profile of preterm babies born in Teaching Hospital, Jaffna.  Proceedings of the 25^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 8^th to 10^th, May 2018.  25(1):

68. Sasrubi, S., Arasaratnam, V., Sathiadas, M.G. and Surendrakumar, R. (2018). Maternal socio-demographic, economic factors and previous history of pregnancy outcome contributing to preterm birth occurring at tertiary care unit, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Exploring Nurses’ Role towards Better Health Care. Proceedings of the International Nursing Congress-2018, 6^th and 7^th April, 2018. pp. 54.

69. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2018). Finding the antioxidant activity in aqueous extracts of powder of Murraya koenigi at room temperature by using ferric reduction method. Healthy Soul and Body through Nature, 1^st International Conference and Exhibition on Siddha Medicine-2018 (CESM-2018), 23^rd to 27^th February, 2018. pp. 111.

70. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V. and Hettiarachchi, M. (2018). Maternal Urinary Iodine status and its relationship to new-born’s thyroid status in selected MOH divisions of Jaffna district.  Abstracts of the 5^th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference of University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018 (RISTCON-2018), 15^th February, 2018. pp. 97.

71. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2018). Nutritional status of children identified poor communities in Jaffna divisional secretariat area. Edited By: Terrence Madhujith. Investing in Nutrition: for Economic Prosperity, Annual Scientifics Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka. 27^th – 28^th January, 2018. Hotel Galadari, Colombo. pp. 17.

72. Shayani, V., Sopia, P., Surenthirakumaran, R. and Kandeepan, K. (2018). Knowledge and attitude towards personal professional medelopment and the influence of selected factors on personal professional medelopment among the medical students at University of Jaffna. Proceedings of Undergraduate Research Symposium–2018, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, 7^th August 2018: 30.

73. Kandeepan, K., Sivansuthan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2018). Nutritional status and caloric consumption of children from communities in urban division of Jaffna Divisional Secretariat Area: A post war context of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Understanding Double Burden of Malnutrition for Effective Intervention 2018. Organised by IAEA, Vienna, Austria. 10-13, December 2018. Contribution ID 11.

74. Mathangi, N., Sarangan, S., Sivashakar, T. and Kandeepan, K. (2018). Breastfeeding knowledge, attitude, behavior and influencing factors among female staff of banks in the Jaffna Municipal area. Proceedings of Undergraduate Research Symposium–2018, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, 07^th August 2018: 35.

75. Shamini, S., Britikka, P., Nachchinarkiniyan, C. S. and Kandeepan K. (2018). Satisfaction with hostel facilities, its associated factors, and the influence of satisfaction on academic performance among students in selected hostels of University of Jaffna. Proceedings of Undergraduate Research Symposium–2018, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, 7^th August 2018: 38.

76. Jaikrishna, B., Kandeepan, K. and Kesavan, V. (2018). Correlation between plasma and salivary glucose levels on Diabetic patients Attending Diabetic Centre at Teaching Hospital Jaffna. 3^rd Annual Academic Sessions of College of Chemical Pathologists of Sri Lanka: Integrating Laboratory and Clinical Systems. 15^th-17^th March 2018 at Hotel Galadari, Colombo, 2018: 85.

77. Yogaratnam, P., Kandeepan, K. and Kesavan, V. (2018). Evaluation of the interference of different bilirubin concentrations on determination of serum triglyceride concentration by glycerol phosphate oxidase method at different wavelengths in pooled serum. 3^rd Annual Academic Sessions of College of Chemical Pathologists of Sri Lanka: Integrating Laboratory and Clinical Systems. 15^th-17^th March 2018 at Hotel Galadari, Colombo, 2018: 87.

78. Selvarajah, K., Kandeepan, K. and Kesavan, V. (2018). Comparison of capillary electrophoresis and Bromocresol Green Methods for Quantification of serum albumin on patients referred to serum protein electrophoresis from medical wards at teaching hospital Jaffna. 3rd Annual Academic Sessions of College of Chemical Pathologists of Sri Lanka: Integrating Laboratory and Clinical Systems. 15^th-17^th March 2018 at hotel Galadari, Colombo,

79. Samarathunga, D., Harida, C., Thuvaragan, S., Manoranjan, T. and Kandeepan K. (2018). Evaluation of in vitro antiurolithtic activity of selected plants on experimentally prepared calcium oxalate stones. 1^st International Conference and Exhibition on Medicine: Healthy Soul & Body through Nature. Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, ID 145-OP.

 

2017

80. Padeniya, A. Jayatissa, R., Gamage, M. P., Ranawaka, R., Mallawarachchi, W. P. P. K., Nuwandika, P. N. A. C. N., Jayawardana, S. M. P. C., Rathnayaka, R. M. T. M., Dissanayake, W. S., Wickramasinghe, W. W. A. K. J., Gunawardhana, R., Vivekanandan, S., Kandeepan, K. and Jayaweera, E. (2017). Some aspects of food consumption patterns in medical faculty canteens of Sri Lanka., 2^nd Clinical Nutrition Annual Academic Sessions: Beating Obesity, Sri Lanka Medical Nutrition Association, 1st-2^nd December 2017 at Water Edge, Colombo,

81. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2017). Hypolipidemic effect of Mathumeha Chooranam in patients with type II diabetes mellitus.  SERB-DBT-CSIR Sponsored International Research Conference on Non-Communicable Diseases-2017, 22^nd to 24^th September, 2017. pp. 28.

82. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2017). Antioxidant activity in aqueous extracts of powder of Mathumeha Chooranam and its ingredients at room temperature by using ferric reduction method.  2^nd International Research Conference-2017 (TRInC-2017), ’Exploring the Resources for Better Tomorrow’, 13^th and 14^th September, 2017. pp. 41.

83. Sasrubi, S., Arasaratnam, V., Sathiadas, M. G. and Surendrakumar, R. (2017). Neurodevelopmental outcome of preterm babies born at teaching hospital Jaffna- A preliminary Study. Blurring boarders for better health. Proceedings of the Jaffna Medical Association Annual Scientific Sesion-2017. pp. 51.

84. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V., Hettiarachchi, M. and Liyanage, C. (2017). Maternal Urinary Iodine Concentration and Usage of Iodized Salt.  Abstracts of the 6^th International Conference of Sabragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2017 (ICSUSL-2017), ‘Flourishing Knowledge Beyond Contemporary Paradigms’ Sri Lanka, 3^rd – 5^th May, 2017. pp. 52.

85. Sahithya, R., Hamzathwany, R., Muhunthan, T., Bruntha, R., Brinthayini, S., Thagchana, S., Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2017). Nutritional status and associated factors of resettled children under-five years of age in Iyakachchi, Killinochchi. Proceedings of the 24^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 3^rd to 5^th, May 2017.  24(1):

86. Hamzathwany, R., Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2017). Atherogenic Index among over nourished adolescents attending national schools in Jaffna Zonal division. Killinochchi. Proceedings of the 24^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 3^rd to 5^th, May 2017. 24(1):

87. Sahithya, R., Sunthralingam, S., Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2017). Prevalence of overweight and obesity and its influencing factors among adolescents in Jaffna Educational Zonal schools: A cross sectional study. Proceedings of the 24^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 3^rd to 5^th, May 2017. 24(1):

88. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2017). Hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic effect of the Siddha Medical preparation Mathumeha Chooranam in patients with Type II diabetes mellitus. 5^th International Conference on ‘Contemporary Engineering and Technology-2017 (ICCET-2017), 24^th -25^th March, 2017. pp. 64.

89. Kandeepan, K., Kanagasabai, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2017). Complementary feeding practices among children aged between 12 and 35 months in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Edited By: Terrence Madhujith. Science in Nutrition: Back to basics, Annual Scientifics Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka. 28^th – 29^th January, 2017. Oak Ray Regency, Kandy. pp. 5.

90. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2017). Serum antioxidant activity of Mathumeha Chooranam (MMC) on diabetes mellitus Type II. Towards Healthy Life with Nature National Research Conference and Exhibition on Indigenous Medicine (NRCEIM), 27-29^th January 2017. 64.

91. Kumarasamy, S. and Balakumar, S. (2017). The study on blood glucose level at different combination of anti-glycolytic agents. Proceedings of the 24^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association, 24(1):.16.

 

2016

92. Thilagewary, K., Sivaganesan, R. and Vasanthy, A. (2016). DPPH Radical Scavenging activity of Mathumeha Chooranam used in diabetes mellitus type II stored for six months in different storage condition. ‘Indigenous Knowledge for Health Challenge’ International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine (4^th ICAUST 2016), 16^th December 2016. pp. 109.

93. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2016). Efficacy of the Siddha medicinal preparation Mathumeha Chooranam in patients with diabetes mellitus. Youth and Social Transformation the Power, Opportunities and Challenges. Annual Research Symposium, National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences, Sri Lanka (NCAS), 17^th -18^th November 2016. pp. 13-14.

94. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2016). Antioxidant activity of aqueous extracts of leaf of Gymnema sylvestre stored for six months at room temperature and 4^oC using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay. ‘Emerging Knowledge for Sustainable Regional Development’ (TRinCo-2016).  14^th – 15^th September, 2016. Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Konesapuri, Nilaveli, Sri Lanka. pp. 69.

95. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V., Hettiarachchi, M. and Liyanage, C. (2016). Maternal dietary behaviours among mothers in Jaffna district, Sri Lanka.  Proceedings of the 9^th International Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka, 8^th – 9^th September, 2016. pp. 177.

96. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V., Hettiarachchi, M. and Liyanage, C. (2016). Iodine Status and its association with knowledge and practice on consumption of iodized salt among pregnant mothers in Jaffna district in Sri Lanka.  Proceedings of the Wayamba University International Conference, Sri Lanka, 19^th – 20^th August, 2016. pp. 186.

97. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2016). Antioxidant activity of aqueous extracts of Murrya koenigii stored for six months at room temperature and 4^o  ‘Managing Systems from Source to Sink: Current Theories and applications’ (WinC-2016).  19^th – 20^th August, 2016. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapittiya, Sri Lanka. Theme 4.

98. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2016). Effect of Storage Temperature on the phenolic Content and antioxidant capacity of Phyllanthus emblica ‘Engineering Social Transformation through Research & Development’. National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, Sri Lanka. pp. 58.

99. Kandeepan, K., Kanagasabai, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2016). Prevalence of Anaemia and nutritional status of adolescent students in Tellipalali Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area, Jaffna.  Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  4^th to 6^th May 2016. pp. 66.

100. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2016). Antioxidant activity in aqueous extracts of fruits of Phyllanthus emblica stored for six months in different storage conditions. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association. 4^th to 6^th May 2016. pp. 19.

101. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2016). Antioxidant activity in aqueous extracts of Mathumeha Chooranam stored for six months at room temperature and at 4^o Fostering Knowledge through Integration. 4^th International Conference, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 10^th & 11^th March 2016. pp. 29.

102. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2016). Wealth inequality of the households: is it an influencing factor on nutritional status of children in Jaffna District. ‘Nutritional well-being through behaviour change’, Annual Scientific Sessions of Nutritional Society of Sri Lanka. 23^rd – 24^th November, 2016. Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. pp. 14.

103. Darsana, P., Prabhaharan, M. and Balakumar, S. (2016), Comparative study on nutrient composition of various methods of parboiled and non-parboiled rice from Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 23^rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association, 23(1):.8.

 

2015

104. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2015). Antioxidant activity in aqueous extracts of Muraya koenigh stored for six months at room temperature and at 4^o 3^rd International University Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine. 10^th, 11^th and 12^th December, 2015. pp. 7.

105. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2015). Antioxidant activity of Gymnema sylvestre stored for six months at room temperature and at 4^o 3^rd International University Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine. 10^th, 11^th and 12^th December, 2015. pp. 17.

106. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V., Hettiarachchi, M. and Liyanage, C. (2015). The study on thyroid status among new-borns in Jaffna District in Sri Lanka. ‘Challenges beyond Food Security’ 5^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka’, 19^th – 20^th November, 2015. Berjaya Hotel, Colombo. pp. 21.

107. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2015). Nutritional status and food insecurity among the children in northern Sri Lanka. ‘Challenges beyond Food Security’ 5^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka’, 19^th – 20^th November, 2015. Berjaya Hotel, Colombo. pp. 45.

108. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V., Hettiarachchi, M. and Liyanage, C. (2015). Association between iron status and thyroid function of pregnant mothers in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. 4^th International Scientific Conference on Applied Sciences and Engineering’, 3^rd – 4^th October, 2015. Langkawi Lagoon Resort, Malaysia. pp. 5.

109. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2015). Effect of Storage Temperature on the phenolic Content and antioxidant capacity of Phyllanthus emblica ‘Engineering Social Transformation through Research & Development’. National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, Sri Lanka. pp. 58.

110. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2015). Antioxidant activity in aqueous extracts of powdered Terminalia chebula seed skin stored for six months under 4^oC and room temperature. ‘Including Professionalism for National Development’. 8^th International Conference. 27^th and 28^th August 2015, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University (KDU), Sri Lanka. pp. 164.

111. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2015). Nutritional status based on mid upper arm circumference and head circumference: a cross sectional study among the children in Jaffna District. ‘Including Professionalism for National Development’. 8^th International Conference. 27^th and 28^th August 2015, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University (KDU), Sri Lanka. pp. 113.

112. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V., Hettiarachchi, M. and Liyanage, C. (2015). Association between thyroid status and lipid levels among pregnant women in Jaffna District. ‘Including Professionalism for National Development’. 8^th International Conference. 27^th and 28^th August 2015, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University (KDU), Sri Lanka. pp. 119.

113. Darshana, P., Prabaharan, M. and Balakumar, S. (2015) Effect of parboiling on milling yield and soaking time of two Sri Lankan rice verities. Proceedings of International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2015,) 54.

114. Bavaneethan, Y., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Thayananthan, K. (2015). Effect of different processing time on resistant starch content of selected cooked tubers. Proceedings of the 22^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association, 22(1):.16.

115. Mythini, S., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Thayananthan, K. (2015). Effect of different processing methods on antioxidant and total phenol content of selected vegetables. Proceedings of the 22^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association 22(1):

 

2014

116. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of the leaf of Gymnema sylvestre stored for six months under 4^oC and room temperature. Proceedings of the 2^nd International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani and Traditional Medicine, 2014. 107.

117. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V., Hettiarachchi, M. and Liyanage, C. (2014). Study on knowledge and practice among pregnant mothers on iodized salt and iodine deficiency disorders in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. ‘Sustainable Development through innovations.’ 3^rd International Conference. 4^th and 5^th December 2014, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. pp. 4.

118. Tilageswary, K., Ramaiyah, S. and Vasanthy, A. (2014). Total phenolic content in aqueous extracts of Terminalia chebula stored at different temperatures. ‘Sustainable Development through innovations.’ 3^rd International Conference. 4^th and 5^th December 2014, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Pp. 9.

119. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Dietary iron intake and iron deficiency anaemia: A cross sectional study of children aged one to five years in Jaffna District. Sustainable Development through equitable sharing’ Proceedings, Wayamba International Conference (WinC), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapittya, Sri Lanka, 29^th – 30^th August, 2014. pp. 200.

120. Sivarathy, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Impact of food habits on blood glucose and lipid profile. Sustainable Development through equitable sharing. Proceedings, Wayamba International Conference (WinC), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapittya, Sri Lanka, 29^th – 30^th August, 2014. pp. 181.

121. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V., Hettiarachchi, M. and Liyanage, C. (2014). Effect of maternal lipid levels on new born birth weight in Jaffna. Sustainable Development through equitable sharing’ Proceedings, Wayamba International Conference (WinC), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapittya, Sri Lanka, 29^th – 30^th August, 2014. pp. 241.

122. Kumutharanjan, T., Sivaganesan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Antioxidant activity of ingredients of Mathumeha Chooranam used in Mathumeham (Diabetes mellitus). Expanding Developmental Horizons through Education, Research Innovation. International Research Conference. 21^st and 22^nd August 2014, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University. pp. 63.

123. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V., Hettiarachchi, M. and Liyanage, C. (2014). Study on blood pressure, serum lipid profile and their relationship with the body mass index of pregnant mothers in Jaffna District. ‘National Development through Research and Innovation’, Higher Education for the Twenty First Century (HETC) Symposium,  HETC Project, Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka. pp. 81.

124. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V., Hettiarachchi, M. and Liyanage, C. (2014). Knowledge and attitude regarding iodized salt and iodine deficiency disorders among pregnant mothers from Jaffna District in Sri Lanka. 30^th June -4^th July, 2014, 30^th International Conference of the Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health, SEGH2014, Northumbria University, Newcastle: pp. 11.

125. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V., Hettiarachchi, M. and Liyanage, C. (2014). Effect of serum Albumin and protein of pregnant mothers on weight of mother – new born pair. RCOG World Congress, 2014, Hyderabad, India, 28^th -30^th March, 2014. (Poster).

126. Mahilrajan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Kinetic Properties of the purified xylanase from Bacillus pumilus. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions. 18: 537.

127. Sivarathy, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Lipid profile among adults in Jaffna District.  Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions. 18:

128. Sasrubi, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Study on the destitution of body mass index, waist circumference with the association of non-communicable diseases among the nursing officers working at teaching hospital, Jaffna. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions. 18:

129. Sivarathy, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Prevalence and Risk Factors of Diabetes Mellitus in Jaffna District. Epidemiology /Genetics Posters (1495-P). Diabetes, A Journal of the American Diabetes Association. 74^th Scientific Sessions.  San Francisco. June 13^th – 17^th, 2014. Volumes 62 Supplement 1. pp. A390.

130. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Prevalence of moderate malnutrition in children of Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Understanding Moderate Malnutrition in Children for Effective Interventions. 26^th – 29^th May 2014, IAEA, Vienna. pp43.

131. Yoganathan, T. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Effect of gestational age and educational levels of pregnant mothers on anthropometry of new born from selected medical officers of health divisions of Jaffna district. Proceedings of the 21st Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 21(1):

132. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Serum albumin status: their usage in the assessment of malnutrition in children of Jaffna district. Proceedings of the 21^st Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 21(1):

133. Vithuran, S., Sivarathy, A., Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Nithiyanantharajah, K. (2014). Relationship between anthropometric indicators and fasting blood glucose among bang officers in Jaffna Municipality area. Proceedings of the 21^st Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 21(1):

134. Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Risk of hypertension among adults in Jaffna District. Proceedings of the 21^st Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 21(1):

135. Sarubi, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Study on the relationship between obesity and overweight and the duty pattern among the nursing officers working at teaching hospital, Jaffna. Proceedings of the 21^st Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 21(1): 35-36.

136. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V., Hettiarachchi, M. and Liyanagae, C. (2014). Effect of selected maternal parameters on anthropometry of new born from selected Medical Officers of Health Divisions of Jaffna District in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference on Food, Biological and Medical Science (FBMS-2014), January 28^th -29^th, 2014, Bangkok, Thailand. pp. 139 

137. Yoganathan, T., Arasaratnam, V., Hettiarachchi, M. and Liyanagae, C. (2014). Association between the anthropometry of mother and new born from selected Medical Officers of Health Divisions of Jaffna District. Proceedings of the 1st International Science & Technology Conference, January 22^nd -23^rd, 2014, RISTCON 2014, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. pp.59

138. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Risk factors of under nutrition among the children in Jaffna district, Sri Lanka. Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka, Annual Scientific Sessions, January 25^th & 26^th 2014. pp. 17

139. Sivarathy, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Risk of obesity among adults in Jaffna District. Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka, Annual Scientific Sessions, January 25^th & 26^th 2014. pp.28

140. Sushana, P., Sivarathy, A., Balakumar, S., Sritharan, K. and Sutharsan. M. (2014). Preliminary study on serum liver enzymes and bilirubin levels among drivers at the Sri Lanka Transport in Kondavil Depot. Proceedings of the 21^st Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 21(1):

 

2013

141. Tishanthan, P., Abalaayan, S., Shivaganesh, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Relationship between the academic performances and selected socio-economic factors of female medical students at Faculty of Medicine. International Conference of The Association of Southeast Asia Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL), and University Grants Commission in Collaboration with University of Kelaniya and University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 5^th to 7^th December, 2013. pp.31.

142. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Prevalence and risk factors for stunting among the children in Jaffna district, Sri Lanka. 13^th Scientific Meeting of Commonwealth Association of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: Changing Pattern of Paediatric Gastrointestinal Diseases, December 6^th & 7^th pp. 32.

143. Sasrubi, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Prevalence of obesity / overweight with the association of gender, age group and marital status among the nursing officers working at teaching hospital Jaffna. Proceedings of the 69^th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Sri Lanka. Part I.  207.

144. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Household food insecurity of children among 12-59 months of age in Jaffna District. Proceedings of the 69^th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Sri Lanka. Part I. 7.

145. Sivarathy, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Metabolic syndrome among adults in Northern Sri Lanka: Prevalence and associated risk factors. Proceedings of the 69^th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Sri Lanka. Part I. 8.

146. Abarna, J., Sivarathy, A., Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Surenthirakumaran, R. (2013). Metabolic syndrome among bank officers in Jaffna Municipality area. Proceedings of the Jaffna Medical Association, Annual Scientific Sessions, from 25^th to 29^th September, 2013. pp.20.

147. Sasrubi, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Study on obesity and overweight and the working environment among the Nursing Officers working at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. Proceedings of the Jaffna Medical Association, Annual Scientific Sessions, from 25^th to 29^th September, 2013. pp.21.

148. Yathukulan, S., Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Nutritional status of adolescent students in Thenmaradchi Zonal Schools, Jaffna. Proceedings of the Jaffna Medical Association, Annual Scientific Sessions, from 25^th to 29^th September, 2013. pp.24.

149. Tishanthan, P., Abalaayan, S., Shivaganesh, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Relationship between the performance in common examinations at school level and 1st examination for Medical Degrees at Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna. Proceedings of the Jaffna Medical Association, Annual Scientific Sessions, from 25^th to 29^th September, 2013. pp.27.

150. Sivarathy, A., Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Sivansuthan, S. (2013). Diabetes mellitus in Jaffna District. Proceedings of the Jaffna Medical Association, Annual Scientific Sessions, from 25^th to 29^th September, 2013. pp.29.

151. Kandeepan, K., Surenthirakumaran, R., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Urinary iodine status and prevalence of goitre among children in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Jaffna Medical Association, Annual Scientific Sessions, from 25^th to 29^th September, 2013. pp.42.

152. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among children aged 12-59 months in Jaffna District. The Proceedings of the 126^th Anniversary Scientific Medical congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, 10^th -13^th July 2013, pp. 117-118.

153. Vinthuja, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balakumar, S. (2013). Resistant starch content of commonly used legumes in Jaffna. Proceedings of the 20^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 20(1):

154. Karthika, K., Arasaratnam, V. and Balakumar, S. (2013). Antioxidant and total phenol contents of selected species used in Jaffna Peninsula. Proceedings of the 20^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 20(1):

155. Herath, M. A. P. B., Sasanke, K.B. T. B., Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). A preliminary study on the cardiovascular disease risk among overweight and obese adolescents attending national schools in Jaffna zonal division. Proceedings of the 20^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 20(1):

156. De Silva, M. P., Wijesooriya, W. M. E. T., Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). A preliminary study on the prevalence of obesity and assessment of insulin resistance in overweight and obese adolescents. Proceedings of the 20^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 20(1):

157. Kandeepan, K., Surendrakumaran, R., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Nutritional sequelae and associated factors in children who were the low birth weight infants in Jaffna District. Proceedings of the 20^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 20(1):

158. Sivarathy, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Relationship between anthropometric indicators and blood pressure levels among adults in Jaffna District. Proceedings of the 20^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 20(1):

159. Yoganathan, T. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Determination of the incidence of congenital hypothyroidism in Jaffna MOH area. Proceedings of the 20^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 20(1):

160. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Association of breast feeding and nutritional status of children aged one to five years in Jaffna District. Abstracts of the Annual Scientific Sessions of Nutritional Society of Sri Lanka. 17

 

2012

161. Vinthuja, S., Karthiha, K. and Balakumar, S. (2012). Phenols Antioxidants and resistant starch contents in local banana varieties.. In: Capacity building in the post-war context’. Proceedings of the abstract of Jaffna University International Research Conference-2012 (JUICE-2012). Nimalathasan, B., Ramanan, A. and Thabotharan, K. Harikanan (Pvt.) Ltd., Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp. 206.

162. Mahilrajan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Improving the stability of xylanase produced by Bacillus pumilus with additives. Proceedings of the 24^th Annual Congress of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, Sri Lanka. November 15-16. pp. 116.

163. Kandeepan, K., Surenthirakumaran, R., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Prevalence and socio-demographic factors of malnutrition among children aged 1 to 5 years in Jaffna District. Proceedings of the abstract of Jaffna Medical Association Annual Scientific Sessions 2012. Jaffna Public Library Auditorium, Jaffna. pp.36-37

164. Amarasinghe, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Preliminary study on prevalence of diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome among adults aged above 20 years in Point Pedro and Karaveddy Medical Officer of Health areas during year 2011. In: ‘Capacity building in the post-war context’.  Proceedings of the abstract of Jaffna University International Research Conference-2012 (JUICE-2012). Nimalathasan, B., Ramanan, A. and Thabotharan, K. Harikanan (Pvt.) Ltd., Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp. 91.

165. Sivarathy, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Impact of obesity on glucose and lipid profile among adults in Jaffna District. Proceedings of the Abstract of Jaffna Medical Association Annual Scientific Sessions 2012. Jaffna Public Library Auditorium, Jaffna. pp. 36-37.

166. Benedict, P. B., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Socio-demographic correlates of anaemia among G.C.E. (A/L) students in Jaffna Zonal schools. In: ‘Capacity building in the post-war context’.  Proceedings of the abstract of Jaffna University International Research Conference-2012 (JUICE-2012). Nimalathasan, B., Ramanan, A. and Thabotharan, K. Harikanan (Pvt.) Ltd., Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp. 95.

167. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Pattern of breast-feeding practices among children aged one to five years in Jaffna district. In: ‘Capacity building in the post-war context’.  Proceedings of the abstract of Jaffna University International Research Conference-2012 (JUICE-2012). Nimalathasan, B., Ramanan, A. and Thabotharan, K. Harikanan (Pvt.) Ltd., Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp. 98.

168. Thireeswaran, R., Sooriyakumar, T. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Comparison of the automated full blood count results with manual method.  In: ‘Capacity building in the post-war context’.  Proceedings of the abstract of Jaffna University International Research Conference-2012 (JUICE-2012). Nimalathasan, B., Ramanan, A. and Thabotharan, K. Harikanan (Pvt.) Ltd., Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp. 107.

169. Vinithiran, V., Amarasinghe, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Prevalence and associated factors of prediabetes and diabetes mellitus in a population living in Kopay D.S. division of Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. In: ‘Capacity building in the post-war context’.  Proceedings of the abstract of Jaffna University International Research Conference-2012 (JUICE-2012). Nimalathasan, B., Ramanan, A. and Thabotharan, K. Harikanan (Pvt.) Ltd., Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp. 109.

170. Sasikaran, S., Kirubahary, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Microbial analysis of bottled drinking water available in Jaffna Peninsula. In: ‘Capacity building in the post-war context’.  Proceedings of the abstract of Jaffna University International Research Conference-2012 (JUICE-2012). Nimalathasan, B., Ramanan, A. and Thabotharan, K. Harikanan (Pvt.) Ltd., Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp. 198.

171. Mahilrajan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Isolation and identification of xylanase producing bacterial strains and kinetic properties of xylanase produced. In: ‘Capacity building in the post-war context’. Proceedings of the abstract of Jaffna University International Research Conference-2012 (JUICE-2012). Nimalathasan, B., Ramanan, A. and Thabotharan, K. Harikanan (Pvt.) Ltd., Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp. 201.

172. Pirasath, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Effect of banana on Glycaemic Index. In: Bioactive compounds and functional foods in health and disease. 10^th International Conference.  Volume 10. Eds. Martirosyan, D. M., Pasinetti, G. and Marotta, F. pp -198-199.

173. Mahendirarajah, D., Nithiyanantharajah, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Selection of starch hydrolysing enzymes by the fungal strains isolated from contaminated raw and dried palmyrah tubers (Odiyal). Proceedings of the 19^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 22.

174. Sasikaran, S., Sritharan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Physico-Chemical analysis of bottled water available in Jaffna Penninsula. Proceedings of the 19^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 23.

175. Anpalagan, V.C., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Optimization of culture conditions to yield high alkaline protease titer. Proceedings of the 19^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 33.

176. Anpalagan, V.C., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Characterization of thermostable alkaline protease producing bacterial strain. Proceedings of the 19^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 34.

177. Suntharalingam, G., Sutharsan, M., Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Nutritional status of vegetarian adolescents aged 16-19 years from national and provisional schools in Jaffna Zonal Division of Education. Proceedings of the 19^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 35.

178. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Nutritional status of children aged 1-5 years in Chavakachcheri Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area. Proceedings of the 19^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 36.

179. Shanmugaratnam, L., Thayaananthan, K., Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Trends in intake of fruits and vegetables by G.C.E. (A/L) students in Jaffna Zonal schools. Proceedings of the 19^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 37.

180. Mugunthan, T., Nitharshan, T., Sritharan, K., Nithiyanantharajah, K., Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Alteration of selected biochemical parameters in thin adolescents in G.C.E. (A/L) students of National and Provincial schools in Jaffna Educational Zone. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 38.

181. Bright, B. P., Balakumar, S., Kandeepan, K., Arasaratnam, V., Kumanan, T. and Sutharsan, M. (2012). Impact of socio-economic and socio-demographic factors on the nutritional status among G.C.E. (A/L) students in Jaffna Zonal Schools. Proceedings of the 19^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 39.

182. Sahithya, R., Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Kumanan, T. (2012). Prevalence of anaemia among the G. C. E. (A/L) students of National and Provincial Schools in Jaffna Educational Zone. Proceedings of the 19^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 40.

183. Sanfar, A. N. M., Nithiyanantharajah, N., Sivarathy, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Proximate composition of nutrients in dishes commonly served by the canteen at Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna. Proceedings of the 19^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 42.

184. Siddiqa, M., Sutharsan, M., Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Evaluation of the nutritional status of female students aged 16-19 years in the Jaffna Zonal schools. Proceedings of the 19^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 43.

185. Thiluxie, S., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Influence of smoking and alcoholism on predictors of metabolic syndrome. Proceedings of the 19^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 45.

186. Vinitharan, V., Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Muhunthan, K. (2012). A comparison of the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome using three proposed definitions. Proceedings of the 19^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 46.

187. Vinitharan, V., Balakumar, S., Sivarathy A., Arasaratnam, V. and Muhunthan, K. (2012). Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among adults aged 20 to 69 years in Kopay Divisional Secretariat Division. Proceedings of the 19^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 47.

188. Pirasath, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Effect of banana on Glycaemic Index. In: Bioactive compounds and functional foods in health and disease. 10^th International Conference.  Volume 10. Eds. Martirosyan, D. M., Pasinetti, G. and Marotta, F. pp -198-199.

189. Sanchayan, T., Balakumar, and Gunarajasingam, D. (2012). Influence of regular Gym exercise on Anthopometric Biochemical and pshcological parameters in young adults. Proceedings of the Abstract of Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE-2012), pp 104.

 

2011

190. Pirasath, S., Balakumar, S., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Do traditional foods help to decrease glycaemic Index? Transforming Health Care Forum of British Medical Journal Group, Evidence Based Medicine Centre, British Medical Association & University of Oxford– 25^th and 26^th October 2011.
191. Pirasath, S., Balakumar, S., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Glycaemic Index is altered with mixed meals. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Academic Sessions of Jaffna Lanka Medical Association. pp -18.

192. Pirasath, S., Balakumar, S., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Soluble fiber rich diets decrease the glycemic indices. Public Health Forum, Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. pp 24.

193. Pirasath, S., Balakumar, S., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Glycaemic Index values of locally available foods in Jaffna. Proceedings of the 124^th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Medical Association. pp -36.

194. Pirasath, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Do traditional foods help to decrease the glycaemic index? Proceedings of the 39^th Annual Scientific Sessions of Batticaloa Medical Association. pp 32-33.

195. Pirasath, S., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Glycaemic indices of selected food items from Jaffna. Proceedings of the 44^th Annual Scientific Sessions of Ceylon College of Physicians. pp 61-62.

196. Vaseekaran, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Optimization of medium for better α-amylase production. Proceedings of the 18^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 18(1): pp 11.

197. Vaseekaran, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Effect of replacement of analar grade salts with locally available substances on Alfa-amylase production. Proceedings of the 18^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 18(1): pp. 12.

198. Vaseekaran, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Optimization of inoculum for α-amylase production by locally isolated Bacillus licheniformis. Proceedings of the 18^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 18(1): 13.

199. Jesuthasan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Improvement of xylanase production by Bacillus pumilus under submerged fermentation. Proceedings of the 18^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 18(1): 14.

200. Jesuthasan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Purification and characterization of the xylanase from Bacillus pumilus. Proceedings of the 18^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 18(1): 16.

201. Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Prevalence of malnutrition among children aged 1 to 5 years in Point Pedro in Jaffna District.  Proceedings of the Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka 2011. Medical Research Institute, Colombo. 22^nd January, 2011.  10.

202. Kandeepan, K. and Alexander, B. (2011). Comparison of mineral status & haematological parameters of Friesian calves born through embryo transfer and artificial insemination. Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association. Institute of Continuing Education in Animal Production and Health Gannoruwa, 07th April 2011:

203. Sayanthan, B., Arulselvan, A., Sivarajah, N., Surenthirakumaran, R. and Balakumar, S. (2011). Study of factors in influencing the admission to the home for elders at Kaithady. Jaffna Medical Association Annual Academic Sessions 2011. pp.15.

204. Muralithas, M., Ubeyratne, J. K. H. S., Dangolla, A., Kandeepan, K. and Surenthirakumaran, R. (2011). Outbreak of food-borne illness in Jaffna district. Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association. Institute of Continuing Education in Animal Production and Health Gannoruwa, 07th April 2011: 42.

 

2010

205. Vaseekaran, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Optimization of culture conditions for α-amylase production by Bacillus licheniformis. Proceedings of the Abstracts of Annual Research Conference (ARC-2010) of the University of Jaffna. 15^th November, 2010. Ed. B. Nimalathasan, University of Jaffna, Jaffna. pp 24.

206. Jesuthasan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Investigation on the factors affecting the activity of xylanase from Bacillus pmilus. Proceedings of the Abstracts of Annual Research Conference (ARC-2010) of the University of Jaffna. 15^th November, 2010. Ed. B. Nimalathasan, University of Jaffna, Jaffna. pp. 51.

207. Vijayaratnam, J., Nithiyanantharajah, K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Preliminary studies to increase the ethanol content in wine from grapes available in Jaffna Peninsula. Proceedings of the 17^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): 13.

208. Vijayaratnam, J., Nithiyanantharajah, K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Supplementation of nitrogen sources to grapes extract to improve ethanol production. Proceedings of the 17^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): 14.

209. Vijayaratnam, J., Nithiyanantharajah, K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Increasing the ethanol content of wine by fed-batch process. Proceedings of the 17^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): 15.

210. Vinayagamoorthy, V., Thayananthan, K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Nutrient content of Palmyra root tuber preparations from different areas of Jaffna Peninsula. Proceedings of the 17^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): 16.

211. Vinayagamoorthy, V., Thayaananthan, K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Antimicrobial effect of Palmyrah root tuber from different areas of Jaffna Peninsula. Proceedings of the 17^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): 17.

212. Vinayagamoorthy, V., Thayaananthan, K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Hydrolysis of starch in Palmyrah root tuber preparations. Proceedings of the 17^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): 18.

213. Ponnampalam, B., Sritharan, K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Analysis of the constituent of ice creams sold in Jaffna Municipality area. Proceedings of the 17^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): 19.

214. Ponnampalam, B., Sritharan, K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Microbial analysis of ice creams sold in Jaffna Municipality area. Proceedings of the 17^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): 20.

215. Vaseekaran, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Preliminary studies on the isolation and selection of bacterial strains to produce thermo-active α-amylase. Proceedings of the 17^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): 22.

216. Anpalagan, V. C., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Isolation and selection of thermo-stable alkaline protease producing bacterial strains. Proceedings of the 17^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): 23.

217. Jesuthasan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Isolation and selection of thermo-stable alkaline xylanase producing bacteria from corn cob decaying soil. Proceedings of the 17^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): 24.

218. Jesuthasan, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Kinetic studies of the alkaline thermostable xylanases from selected bacterial strain. Proceedings of the 17^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): 25.

219. Vaseekaran, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Kinetic properties of the α-amylases produced by the locally isolated bacterial strains. Proceedings of the 17^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): 26.

220. Anpalagan, V. C., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Identification of a best thermostable alkaline protease producing bacterial strain. Proceedings of the 17^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): 27.

 

2009

221. Vengadaramana, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2009). Single step purification of α-amylase produced by Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 6346 using DEAE-Sepharose. International Conference on Frontiers in Molecular Life Sciences.  16^th – 18^th September 2009, Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 49.

222. Pirasath, S., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S., Sivarajah, N. and Arasaratnam, V. (2009). Glycemic index is altered with combined food items. Proceedings of the 42^nd Annual Academic sessions, Ceylon College of Physicians, 24^th – 26^th September, 2009, Ed. Gunatilake, S.B. and Wijesiriwardena, B. pp. 
223. Pirasath, S., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S., Sivarajah, N. and Arasaratnam, V. (2009). Including curries to basic foods alter the glycemic indices. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions, Batticaloa Medical Association, 3^rd – 5^th July, 2009, pp. 27.

224. Kapilan, R. and Vasanthy Arasaratnam (2009). Kinetic studies of the purified xylanase from Bacillus pumilus. Proceedings of the 16^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 16(1): 21.

225. Kapilan, R. and Vasanthy Arasaratnam (2009). Purification of alkaline xylanase produced by thermophilic Bacillus pumilus. Proceedings of the 16^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 16(1): 22.

 

2008

226. Pirasath, S., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S., Sivarajah, N. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Including curries to basic foods alter the glycaemic indices. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, October, 2008, Ed. Selvakumaran, N., Constantine, G. R., De Silva, D., Randeniya, P., Olupeliyawa, A. and Wijesinghe, M. pp.  64 – 65.

227. Birunthai Rajendran, Kirubahari Sritharan, Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Vasanthy Arasaratnam (2008). Evaluation of the microbial and coliform contamination during dry and rainy seasons in water samples collected from some selected schools. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14: 38.

228. Rajendran, B., Sritharan, K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Evaluation of the microbial and coliform contamination during dry and rainy seasons in water samples collected from some selected markets. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

229. Rajendran, B., Sritharan, K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Evaluation of the microbial and coliform contamination during dry and rainy seasons in water samples collected from some selected hospitals. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14: 40.

230. Veluppillai, S., Nithiyanantharajah, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Improving the malting of a local variety of rice (Mottaikkaruppan) and analysis of biochemical changes occurring during malting. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

231. Veluppillai, S., Nithiyanantharajah, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Production of malted rice wheat bread with good physical and sensory quality. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14: 42-43.

232. Inparuban, K., Nithiyanantharajah, N., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Preliminary studies on the production of baker’s yeast cell mass. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

233. Inparuban, K., Nithiyanantharajah, N., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Baker’s yeast cell mass production by utilizing locally available resources as carbon and nitrogen sources. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

234. Raguparan, P., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Determination of the Glycemic indices of plantain varieties, (‘Kathali’, ‘Kappal’ and ‘Itharai’) available in Jaffna. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14: 46.

235. Raguparan, P., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Determination of Glycaemic index values of locally available foods in Jaffna. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

236. Raguparan, P., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Determination of the Glycaemic index of the Bakery products available in Jaffna. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

237. Raguparan, P., Veluppillai, S., Thayaananthan, K., Nithiyanantharajah, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Comparison of the Glycaemic indices of the wheat flour bread and malted rice – wheat bread. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

238. Rajendran, B., Sritharan, K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Microbial and coliform contamination in the drinking water samples of University of Jaffna during dry and wet seasons. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

239. Anpalagan, V. C., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Kinetic studies of the crude alkaline proteases from bacterial strains isolated from dog decaying soil. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

240. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Optimization of xylanase production by Bacillus pumilus by solid state fermentation using paddy husk as support. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

241. Vengadaramana, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Supplementation of amino acids to coconut seed cake to enhance α-amylase production by Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 6346. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14: 56-57.

242. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Kinetic studies of the xylanase produced by Bacillus pumilus. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

243. Vengadaramana, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Scaling up of α- amylase production by Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 6346 to large laboratory level. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

244. Vengadaramana, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Optimization of media compositions to improve α-amylase production by Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 6346. Proceedings of the 15^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14: 60-61.

 

2007

245. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2007). Purification of xylanase from Bacillus Using Eudragit S-100.  Proceedings of the 63^rd Annual Sessions 3-8 December 2007.  Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. 63: 120-121.

 

2006

246. Venkadaramana A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2006). The effect of different carbohydrates and amino acids on α-amylase production from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 6346. Proceedings of the 14^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

247. Venkadaramana, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2006). Purification of α-amylase produced by Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 6346. Proceedings of the 14^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

248. Venkadaramana, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2006). Production of α-amylase by Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 6346 in fermenter under controlled conditions. Proceedings of the 14^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

249. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2006). Preliminary studies on the selection of thermostable alkaline xylanase producing bacteria. Proceedings of the 14^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

250. Venkadaramana, A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2006). Comparison of kinetic properties of crude and purified α-amylase from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 6346 with commercial α-amylase from Bacillus licheniformis. Proceedings of the 14^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

251. Arasaratnam, V., Thayaananthan, K. and Balakumar, S. (2006). Isolation of α-amylase producing bacteria by Gel Droplet Method. Proceedings of the 14^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14:

 

2005

252. Senthuran, A., Ketheeswary Nihiyanantharajha and Arasaratnam, V. (2005). Improving naringinase production by Aspergillus niger B₁₃. Proceedings of the 13^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 13(1):

253. Kirubaharan, T., Senthuran, A. and Arasaratnam, V. (2005). Optimization of culture conditions for protease production by Bacillus licheniformis Proceedings of the 13^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 13(1): 5.

254. Senthuran, A., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2005). Increasing a-amylase activity of thermostable enzyme produced by strain BR₁. Proceedings of the 13^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 13(1):

255. Venkadaramana A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2005). Effect of different nitrogen sources on α-amylase production from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 6346. Proceedings of the 13^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 13(1):

256. Senthuran, A., Ketheeswary Nihiyanantharajha and Arasaratnam, V. (2005). Purification of naringinase produced by Aspergillus niger B₁₃. Proceedings of the 13^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 13(1): 8-9.

257. Venkadaramana A., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2005). Influence of metal ions on activity and stability of α-amylase from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 6346. Proceedings of the 13^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 13(1):

 

2004

258. Venkadaramana, A., Senthuran, A. and Arasaratnam, V. (2004). Some preliminary studies on the production and properties of α-amylase from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 6346. Proceedings of the 12^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 12(1):

259. Kanagasingham, M., Senthuran, A. and Arasaratnam, V. (2004). Isolation and characterization of bacterial strain producing xylanase. Proceedings of the 12^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 12(1):

260. Kanagasingham, M., Senthuran, A. and Arasaratnam, V. (2004). Kinetic studies of xylanase produced by Bacillus pasteuri. Proceedings of the 12^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 12(1):

261. Nallathamby, N., Canagaratnam, N., Chandraraja, S., Balasingam, V., Navaratnam, P., Balakumar, S., Senthuran, A. and Arasaratnam, V. (2004). Evaluation of nutritional status of children living in orphanages. Proceedings of the 12^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 12(1):

 

2003

262. Arasaratnam, V., Thayaananthan, K. Senthuran, A. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2003). Production of α-amylase from locally isolated thermotolerant Bacillus Proceedings of the 11^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 11(1): 9.

263. Kirubaharan, T., Senthuran, A. and Arasaratnam, V. (2003). Improvement of Bacillus licheniformis M27 for protease production. Proceedings of the 12^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 12(1):

264. Navaratnam, P., Nithiyanantharajah, K., Senthuran, A. and Arasaratnam, V. (2003). Preliminary studies on the isolation of naringinase producing fungus. Proceedings of the 11^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 11(1):

265. Kanagasingham, M., Navaratnam, P., Senthuran, A. and Arasaratnam, V. (2003). Preliminary studies on the isolation of xylanase producing bacteria and kinetic studies of the enzyme. Proceedings of the 11^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 11(1):

266. Kirubaharan, T., Senthuran, A. and Arasaratnam, V. (2003). Selection and improvement of a bacterial strain for protease production. Proceedings of the 11^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 11(1):

267. Thurairetnam, S., Senthuran, A. and Arasaratnam, V. (2003). Preliminary studies on ethanol production by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation. Proceedings of the 11^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 11(1):

268. Thurairetnam, S., Senthuran, A. and Arasaratnam, V. (2003). Production of ethanol by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation: Endogenous proteins as nitrogen source from locally available starch-based carbon sources. Proceedings of the 11^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 11(1):

 

2002

269. Senthuran, A., Balasingam, V., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2002). Lactic acid production by Lactobacillus casei from different sources of starch hydrolysates.  Proceedings of the 10^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  10(1):

270. Paramsothy, M., Senthuran, A., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2002). Preliminary studies on Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell mass production. Proceedings of the 10^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 10(1):

271. Maheswarakumar, T., Senthuran, A., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2002). Production of α-amylase by Bacillus licheniformis in submerged fermentation.  Proceedings of the 10^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 10(1):

272. Paramsothy, M., Senthuran, A., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2002). Saccharomyces cerevisiae biomass production from rice hydrolysate.  Proceedings of the 10^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  10(1):

273. Arasaratnam, V., Mylvaganam, K., Senthuran, A. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2002). A study on the stability of glucoamylase from Aspergillus niger 1105 strain at room temperature.  Proceedings of the 10^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 10(1):

274. Nishanthan, T., Mylvaganam, K., Senthuran, A. and Arasaratnam, V. (2002). Antimicrobial activity of betel leaves. Proceedings of the 10^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  10(1):

275. Arasaratnam, V., Thayananthan, K., Senthuran, A. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2002). Isolation of thermostable alpha amylase producing bacteria.  Proceedings of the 10^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  10(1):

276. Kanagsingam, S., Rajadurai, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Senthuran, A. (2002). Effect of Lantana camara on prevention of cut tuber decay in potato and its anti-microbial properties.  Proceedings of the 10^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  10(1):

277. Jayachakaran, P., Sritharan, K., Senthuran, A. and Arasaratnam, V. (2002). Antimicrobial activity of different parts of neem tree. Proceedings of the 10^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 10(1):

278. Uma, N., Nithiyanantharajha, N., Senthuran, A. and Arasaratnam, V. (2002). Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia in pre-pubertal, post pubertal and postmenopausal females. Proceedings of the 10^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  10(1):

 

2001

279. Navaratnam, P., Senthuran, A., Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2001). Palmyrah fruit pulp to organic acids and ethanol. Proceedings of the Seminar on Palmyrah Research and Development 17^th November, Colombo. p.15.

280. Senthuran, A., Balakumar, S., Kamalatheepan, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2001). Antimicrobial activity of different Palmyrah products. The Seminar on Palmyrah Research and Development 17^th November, Colombo. p.19.

281. Arasaratnam, V., Maheswaran, B. and Mohanadas, S. (2001). Syzygium cumini as a natural substitute for slaked lime to inhibit the fermentation of Palmyrah inflorescence sap. Proceedings of the Seminar on Palmyrah Research and Development 17^th November, Colombo. p. 23.

282. Arasaratnam, V. (2001). Improving trypsin coupling to Eudragit S-100 while avoiding non-specific protein binding.  Proceedings of the 9^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  9(1):

283. Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2001). Changes in trichloroacetic acid soluble anthrone positive carbohydrate level in Saccharomyces cerevisiae S₁ under stress conditions.  Proceedings of the 9^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 9(1): 20-21.

284. Arasaratnam, V. (2001). Behaviour of soluble and precipitated trypsin immobilized to Eudragit S-100.  Proceedings of the 9^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 9(1):

285. Arasaratnam, V., Thayananthan, K. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2001). Preliminary studies on α-amylase production from Bacillus licheniformis 6346 by solid-state fermentation. Proceedings of the 9^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 9(1):

286. Navaratnam, P., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2001). Comparison of citric acid production by Aspergillus niger UV₂ in liquid surface culture and solid-state fermentation. Proceedings of the 9^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 9(1):

287. Maheswaran, B., Arasaratnam, V. and Mohanadas, S. (2001). Effect of different parts of black plum tree (Syzygium cumini) on the microbial activities. Proceedings of the 9^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 9(1):

 

2000

288. Eswaramohan, T., Krishnarajaha, P. and Arasaratnam, V. (2000). A search for the digestive enzymes in gut fluid of Holothurria scabra Jaeger 1833 (Echinordermata: Holothuroidae). Proceedings of the 8^th Annual sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 8(1):

289. Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2000). Performance of Palmyrah toddy mixed culture on alcohol production using distillery spent wash and Palmyrah based carbon sources. Proceedings of the 8^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 8(1): 7-8.

290. Chandrasekar, K. Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2000). Changes in macromolecules of rice during malting. Proceedings of the 8^th Annual sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 8(1):

291. Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2000). Application of different strategies to improve the thermotolerance of a yeast strain. Proceedings of the 8^th Annual sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 8(1):

292. Senthuran, V., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2000). Optimization of fermentation conditions for α-amylase production from Aspergillus oryzae B₁₂. Proceedings of the 8^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 8(1):

293. Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2000). Fermentation characteristics of a thermotolerant yeast strain. Proceedings of the 8^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 8(1):

294. Senthuran, V., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2000). α-Amylase extraction from mouldy medium and its kinetic studies. Proceedings of the 8^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 8(1):

295. Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2000). Characterization of osmo-tolerance and ethanol-tolerance ability of thermotolerant yeast. Proceedings of the 8^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 8(1): 15-16.

296. Chandrasekar, K., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2000). Extraction and kinetic studies of the protease from malted rice. Proceedings of the 8^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 8(1):

297. Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2000). Ethanol production by thermotolerant yeast at high glucose concentrations in batch and cell recycle operations. Proceedings of the 8^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 8(1): 19-20.

298. Senthuran, A., Senthuran, V., Kaul, R., and Mattiason, B. (2000). “In situ extraction during lactic acid production using ion-change resin”. Proceeding of 8^th annual session of Jaffna Science Association, Vol. 8 (1) pp-13.

299. Senthuran, A., Senthuran, V., Rajni Hatti Kaul. (2000). “Sachharification of the liquefied starch by immobilized enzyme in batch process”. Proceeding of 8^th annual session of Jaffna Science Association, Vol. 8 (1) pp-21.

300. Senthuran, A., Senthuran, V., Rajni Hatti Kaul. (2000). “Immobilized dextrozyme in fluidized bed reacter for the sachharification of the liquefied starch”. Proceeding of 8^th annual session of Jaffna Science Association, Vol. 8 (1) pp-23.

 

1999

301. Solaman, C., Anantharajha, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (1999). Antibiotic sensitivity of different Salmonella strains isolated from the patients admitted to Jaffna Teaching Hospital. Eleventh Annual Scientific Sessions of the Jaffna Medical Science Association, 9-11.

302. Senthuran, V., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1999). Minimizing the proteolytic activity of acid protease produced by Aspergillus niger. Proceedings of the 7^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 35.

303. Senthuran, V., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1999). Effect of different inducers on acid protease production by solid-state fermentation. Proceedings of the 7^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 36.

304. Senthuran, V., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1999). Continuous production of acid protease by solid-state fermentation Proceedings of the 7^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 37.

305. Chandrasekar, K., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1999). Malting of rice and studies on its amylase. Proceedings of the 7^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 38.

306. Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1999). Utilization of distillery spent wash as nitrogen source for alcohol production at 40^o Proceedings of the 7^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 39.

307. Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1999). Large-scale fermentation of Palmyrah molasses by a novel process. Proceedings of the 7^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  40.

308. Senthuran, A., Senthuran, V., Arasaratnam, V., Balasubramaniam, K., Kaul, R. H. and Mattiasson, B. (1999). Lactic acid production under different regimes.  International Workshop on Lactic acid Bacteria.  CFTRI, Mysore, India, Nov. 15-17.  27.

309. Senthuran, A., Senthuran, V., Kaul, R., and Mattiason, B. (1999). “Comparison of Lactic acid production by immobilized and free cells of lactobacillus casei”. Proceeding of 4^th annual session of Jaffna Science Association, pp-34.

310. Senthuran, A., Senthuran, V., Kaul R. and Mattiasson, B. (1999). “Lactic acid production by immobilized Lactobacillus casei in recycle batch reactor”. Poster presented in International Workshop on Lactic acid bacteria held at Central Food Technological Institute (CFTRI), India. Lund University, (Biotechnology Dept.) Sweden. Abstracts of papers. Pp27.

311. Rajni Hatti-Kaul., Senthuran, A., Vasanthe Senthuran, and Mattiasson, B. (1999). “Lactic acid production using lactic acid bacteria immobilized via adhesive growth in a packed bed reactor”. Paper presented in International workshop on lactic acid bacteria held at Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), India, organized by CFTRI and Lund university, (Biotechnology Dept) Sweden, Abstracts of papers. pp 11.

312. Senthuran, A., Senthuran, V., Kaul, R., and Mattiason, B. (1999). “Whey hydrolysate medium for lactic acid production by lactobacillus casei”. Proceeding of 4^th annual session of Jaffna Science Association, pp-33.

 

1998

313. Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K (1998). Monochloroacetic acid for improved ethanol production by immobilized yeast cells. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.   35.

314. Arasaratnam, V., Mylvaganam, K. and Balasubramaniam, K (1998). Continuous batch solid-state production and extraction of glucoamylase in large scale. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 36.

315. Navaratnam, P., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1998). Citric acid production in liquid surface culture by recycling Aspergillus niger CM₁. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 37.

316. Arasaratnam, V., Thayananthan, K. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1998). Preparation of a substitute for nutrient broth to activate Bacillus licheniformis 6346. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  38.

317. Arasaratnam, V., Thayananthan, K. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1998). Preparation of an activation medium for Bacillus licheniformis Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  pp. 39.

318. Navaratnam, P., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1998). Selection of a carbon source and fed batch process for citric acid production by Aspergillus niger. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.   40.

319. Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1998). Calcium alginate entrapped Lactobacillus casei for continuous lactic acid production. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  41.

320. Navaratnam, P., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1998). Separation of acid soluble pectin from Palmyrah fruit pulp. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.   42.

321. Navaratnam, P., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1998). UV and chemical induced mutations for increased citric acid productivity by Aspergillus niger. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 43.

322. Arasaratnam, V., Nithiyanantharajah, N., Mylvaganam, K. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1998). Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of liquefied starch in rice flour to ethanol and the recycling of yeast cells. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 44.

323. Navaratnam, P., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K, (1998). Downstream processing of Palmyrah fruit extract for sugar. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  45.

324. Arasaratnam, V., Thayananthan, K. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1998). Application of fertilizer for α-amylase production by Bacillus licheniformis 6346 in solid medium. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  46.

325. Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1998). Isolation of a thermophile and its improvement. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  47.

 

1996

326. P., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1996). Improvement of citric acid production by Aspergillus sp. UV₁ using methanol. Proceedings of the 51^st Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
     

 

1995

327. Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1995). Improvement of the thermal stability of immobilized alpha amylase by coupling with proline. Proceedings of the 4^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 9.

328. Arasaratnam, V., Mylvaganam, K. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1995). Improved conditions for Aspergillus niger to produce glucoamylase in solid state culture. Proceedings of the 4^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 10.

329. Arasaratnam, V., Nithiyanantharajah, N. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1995). Ethanol from starch in rice flour. Proceedings of the 4^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 11.

330. Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. 1995). Continuous hydrolysis of starch and dextrinized starch by Amberlite IRA-904 immobilized amyloglucosidase. Proceedings of the 4^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 12.

331. Navaratnam, P., Arasaratnam. V and Balasubramaniam, K. (1995). Solid-state fermentation for citric acid production by Aspergillus UV₂. Proceedings of the 4^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 13.

332. Navaratnam, , Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1995). Effect of different nitrogen sources on citric acid production by Aspergillus. sp. CM₁. Proceedings of the 4^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 14.

333. Arasaratnam, V., Senthuran, A. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1995). Comparison of lactic acid production by commercially available and locally isolated strains. Proceedings of the 4^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 15.

334. Arasaratnam, V., Senthuran, A. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1995). Preliminary studies on large-scale production of yeast cell mass. Proceedings of the 4^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 16.

335. Senthuran, V., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1995). Effect of nitrogen supplementation on acid protease production by Aspergillus niger. Proceedings of the 4^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 17.

336. Tambirajah, W. S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1995). Optimization of a medium for Bacillus licheniformis 6348 to produce alpha amylase by solid state fermentation. Proceedings of the 4^th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 18.

337. Carthikesu, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1995). Preliminary studies on the production and characterization of alpha amylase from Aspergillus oryzae. Proceedings of the 4th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19.

338. Ramadas, M. Holst, O. and Mattiasson, B. (1995). Production and purification of amyloglucosidase from Aspergillus Niger. Pharmacology and Toxicology. 77. The Biotechnology Symposium, Denmark.

339. Senthuran, A., Senthuran, V., Kaul, R., and Mattiason, B. (1995). “Lactic acid production using immobilized lactobacillus casei”. Poster presented at International Bio Tek Symposium held at Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Supplement to Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol 77, Supplement 2

340. Senthuran, A., Senthuran, V., Kaul, R., and Mattiason, B. (1995). “Lactic acid fermentation using immobilized lactobacillus casei cells”. Poster presented at International Symposium organized under auspices of the working party- Applied Biocatalyst of the European Federation of Biotechnology held in Netherland. Basics and applications, Book of abstracts, pp 194.

 

1994

341. Arasaratnam, V. and Ek-Namkul, C. (1994). Mutation and protoplast fusion of Cepharosporium eichhorniae. Proceedings of the 3^rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 18.

342. Navaratnam, P., Mahendran, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1994). Stimulation of citric acid production by methanol in Aspergillus Proceedings of the 3^rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 20.

343. Navaratnam, P., Mahendran, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1994). Glucose concentration and inoculum size on citric acid production by Aspergillus M₂. Proceedings of the 3^rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 22.

344. Senthuran, A., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1994). Comparison of Lactobacillus delbrueckii in fed-batch and repeated batch processes. Proceedings of the 3^rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19.

345. Tambirajah, W. S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1994). Preliminary studies on α-amylase production in solid-state fermentation. Proceedings of the 3^rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 23.

346. Sivaganeshan, K., Mahendran, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1994). Isolation of a yeast strain from toddy for cell recycling. Proceedings of the 3^rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 24.

347. Shanmuganathan, V., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1994). Optimization of culture conditions for rennet production from Aspergillus niger by solid substrate fermentation. Proceedings of the 3^rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 25.

348. Arasaratnam, V., Nithiyanantharajah, N., Mylvaganam, K., Sivaganeshan, K. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1994). Production of ethanol using starch in corn and rice flour. Proceedings of the 3^rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 26.

349. Arasaratnam, V., Mylvaganam, K., Thayananthan, K. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1994). Glucoamylase production from Aspergillus niger by solid-state fermentation. Proceedings of the 3^rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 27.

350. Senthuran, A., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1994). Production of lactic acid in natural and synthetic media by Lactobacillus isolated from soured milk. Proceedings of the 3^rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 28.

351. Mahendran, S., Mylvaganam, K., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1994). Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from corn malt. Proceedings of the 3^rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 29.

352. Senthuran, A., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1994). Nitrogen supplementation of whey in lactic acid production by Lactobacillus delbrueckii. Proceedings of the 3^rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 30.

 

1993

353. Ahilan, S., Balasingam, V., Mahendran, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Effect of oral contraceptives and injectable contraceptives on various biochemical parameters. Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 18.

354. Soloman, C., Mahendran, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Preliminary studies on the antibacterial activity of selected plant extracts used by “Ayurvedic” physicians in Jaffna. Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 19.

355. Sritharan, K., Thevapatham, P., Kulasingam, G. R. P., Balasubramaniam, K., Mahendran, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (1993). Quality control of processed foods. Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 20.

356. Thirukumar, M., Balasingam, V., Mahendran, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Effect of roasted plantain flower on blood lipids, proteins and iron. Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 21.

357. Senthuran, A., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Use of calcium carbonate in batch wise process for lactic acid production by Lactobacillus delbrueckii. Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 23.

358. Murugapoopathy, T., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Preparation and characterization of DEAE – cellulose immobilized amyloglucosidase. Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 24.

359. Arulmoli, S. K., Kumaravel, S., Balasingam, V., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Effect of roasted plantain flower and leaves of Gymnema sylvestre on blood glucose level. Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 25.

360. Thayananthan, K., Arasaratnam, V., Mahendran, S. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Preparation of sugar syrup (DE 50 – 70) from corn flour. Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 26.

361. Mylvaganam, K., Mahendran, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Malt amylases and exogenous amylase in the preparation of malt extract. Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 27.

362. Tambirajah, W. S., Mahendran, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Production and kinetic studies of alpha amylase from Bacillus licheniformis 6346 in solid-state fermentation. Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 28.

363. Shanmuganathan, V., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Rennet from Aspergillus niger in solid substrate fermentation. Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 30.

364. Balakumar, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Immobilization of glucoamylase for the hydrolysis of starch and dextrinized starch. Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 31.

365. Kanagaratnam, S., Mahendran, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Purification and production of glucose oxidase from Aspergillus niger. Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. pp. 32.

366. Arasaratnam, V., Nithiyanantharajah, N. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Glucose production from raw starch in corn flour. Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 33.

367. C., Arasaratnam, V., Mahendran, S. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Effect of cigar smoking on urinary calcium, ascorbic acid and creatinine levels of postmenopausal women. Proceedings of the 9^th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Jaffna Medical Association. pp. 44.

368. Janaki, P., Arasaratnam, V., Mahendran, S. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Effect of cigar smoking on urinary calcium, ascorbic acid and creatine levels in post-menopausal women. Proceedings of the 9^th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Jaffna Medical Association. 45.

369. Rajendra, S., Mahendran, S., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Effect of beedi smoking on various biochemical parameters. Proceedings of the 9^th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Jaffna Medical Association. pp. 45.

370. Sivaganeshan, K. Mahendran, S. Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Ethanol production from malted paddy. Proceeding of the 2^nd annual sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. p 22.

 

1992

371. Balasubramanium, K. (1992). Exploitation of Palmyrah for agro-industry. Proceeding and Abstracts of Seminar on new development in the Exploitation of Palmyrah in Sri Lanka. June 1992.

372. Somasundram, N. P., Mahesparan, R., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1992). Variation in serum cholesterol, triacylglycerol and protein levels in heroin addicts. 8^th International Medical Sciences Students Congress, Istanbul, May. pp. 13-15.

 

1991

373. Balasubramaniam, K., Mahendran, S. and Sivaganeshan, K. (1991). Mechanical extraction of Palmyrah fruit pulp. Proceedings 47^th annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science.

 

1990

374. Balasubramaniam, K., Nageswaran, A., Mahendran, S. and Gneswaran, V. (1990). Effect of long-term use of therapeutic steroids on glucose tolerance. 8^th annual scientific sessions of Jaffna Medical Association.

375. Balasubramaniam, K., Mahendran, S., Parasuraman, V., Pushpakumar, P. and Ramesh, N. (1990). The effect of oral contraception on biochemical parameters. 8^th annual scientific sessions of Jaffna Medical Association.

 

1989

376. Balasubramaniam, K., Arasaratnam, V., Somasundram, N. P. and Mahesparan, R. (1989). Variation in serum cholesterol, triglyceride and protein levels in heroin addiction. Proceedings of the 45^th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Sri Lanka. pp. 14.

377. Somasundram, N. P., Mahesparan, R., Arasaratnam, V., and Balasubramaniam, K. (1989). Effects of heroin addiction on serum cholesterol, triglyceride and protein levels and a study on AIDS susceptibility among the addicts.  Proceedings of the 7^th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Jaffna Medical Association. 14.

378. Ganeshananthan, S., Gunathilagan, J., Uruthiran, K., Arasaratnam, V., Nageswaran, C. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1989). Effect of “Ayurvedic” drugs on worm infestation. Proceedings of the 7^th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Jaffna Medical Association. pp. 15.

379. Anushyanthan, S., Mugunthan, N., Arasaratnam, V., Nageswaran, A. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1989). Effect of Gymnema sylvestre in diabetics. Proceedings of the 7^th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Jaffna Medical Association. pp. 18.

380. Balasubramaniam, K., Jeyasakthy, N. and Parameswaran, S. V. (1989). The preliminary study on the use of Gymnema sylvestre in the reduction of menorrhagia. 7^th annual scientific sessions of Jaffna Medical Association. pp 8.

381. Balasubramaniam, K. Nadarajah, M. (1989) Transferability by conjugation of antibiotic resistance characters of coli strains isolated at Jaffna Teaching Hospital and one of them with higher beta lactamase activity. 7^th annual scientific sessions of Jaffna Medical Association.

382. Balasubramaniam, K. Ramadas, D. Nageswaran, A. Anantharajah, S. (1989). Study of serum cholesterol in myocardial infarcts patients and their children. 7^th annual scientific sessions of Jaffna Medical Association.

 

1988

383. Balasubramaniam, K., Vinayagamoorthy, T. and David, M. D. (1988). Transferability of R – Plasmids among coli, Proteus and Klebsiella in natural water. Proceeding of the Jaffna Medical Association. p 4.

384. Balasubramaniam, K. and Navaratnam, P. (1988). Amyloglucosidase from lichen fungus. Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science. p 219.

385. Balasubramaniam, K. and Ramadas, M. (1988). Amyloglucosidase production from Aspergillus niger shaker flask and its kinetic characteristics. Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science. p 220.

386. Balasubramaniam, K. and Elanko, N. (1988). A search for the biochemical parameters of drought resistance in coconut and Palmyrah palms. Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science. p 218 – 219.

387. Arasaratnam, V., Balasubramaniam, K., Larsson, M. and Mattiasson, B. (1988). Aqueous two – phase system for continuous production of glucose and immobilized systems for the conversion of glucose to fructose and ethanol. Proceedings of the 44^th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Sri Lanka. pp. 205.

388. Balasubramaniam, K. and Murugapoopathy, T. (1988). Immobilization of amyloglucosidase on DEAE – Cellulose. Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science. p 206.

389. Arasaratnam, V., Balasubramaniam, K., Larsson, M. and Mattiasson, B. (1988). Studies on the growth and fermentation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in altered microenvironment. Proceedings of the 44^th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Sri Lanka. pp. 221.

390. Arasaratnam, V., Balasubramaniam, K., Larsson, M. and Mattiasson, B. (1988). Continuous fermentation of glucose produced by starch hydrolysis in an aqueous two- phase system.  Proceedings of the GIAM 8^th International Conference on Global Impacts of Applied Microbiology and INCABB International Conference on Applied Biology and Biotechnology, 1 –5 August, Hong Kong.

391. Arasaratnam, V., Balasubramaniam, K., Larsson, M. and Mattiasson, B. (1988). Optimization of parameters for bioconversion of starch to glucose. Proceedings of the 44^th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Sri Lanka. pp. 222.

392. Balasubramaniam, K., Ravirajhan, C. T., Arasaratnam, V., Vinayagamoorthy, T. and Parameswaran, S. V. (1988). Motivation of medical students and research projects in Biochemistry curriculum. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Jaffna Medical Association.  3.

393. Pasupathy, N., Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1988). A preliminary study of the blood sugar level in response to a meal with polished and unpolished rice flour. Proceedings of the 6^th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Jaffna Medical Association. 3.

 

1987

394. Balasubramaniam, K. Nadarajah, M. and Vinayagamoorthy, T. (1987). Epidemiology of plasmid mediated enterotoxigenic genes among Shigella, Salmonella and enteropathogenic E coli. Jaffna Medical Association.

395. Larsson, M., Arasaratnam, V. and Mattiasson, B. (1987). Integration of bioconversion and down – stream processing – starch hydrolysis in an aqueous two-phase system. Advances in separations using Aqueous phase systems in cell biology & Biotechnology. Proceedings of the 5^th International Conference on Phase Partitioning, Keble College, Oxford.  11.7.

396. Balasubramaniam, K., Thirumagal, K., Seevaratnam, S., Vinayagamoorthy, T. and Nageswaran, A. (1987). A Preliminary study of the hypoglycemic effect of Gymnema sylvestre (T. Sirukurinja) in diabetes mellitus patients. Jaffna Medical Association.

397. Balasubramaniam, K., Balachandran, S., Ganeswaran, T. and Ramadas, D. (1987). Two case studies of cystine extraction in urine. Jaffna Medical Association.

 

1985

398. Seevaratnam, S. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1985). Immobilized enzymes and yeast strains in fermentation studies. Inst. Chem. Sri Lanka. Part 1. pp.27.

 

1984

399. Arasaratnam, V. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1984). Immobilization and kinetic studies of alpha amylase and glucoamylase. Proceedings of the 40^th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Sri Lanka.

400. Ravirajan, C. T. Seevaratnam, S. Jeyaseelan, K., Vraman, V. S. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1984). Evaluation of the nutritional value of proteins from local yeast strains. Proc. of the 40^th annual session of SLASS. Sri Lanka. pp.

401. Seevaratnam, S. and Jeyaseelan, K. (1984). High protein and ethanol producing strains of Proc. Inst. Chem. Sri Lanka. Part 1. pp 6.