Our Latest Academic Publications
Twin Research
Articles in International Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals
Abstracts
- Sumathipala, A., & Siribaddana, S.H. (2007). Sri Lankan Twin Registry: Challenges, barriers and lessons learned. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 10(S1), 53.
- Hotopf, M., Hewage, S., & Siribaddana, S.H. (2007). A successful model of a North-South collaboration. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 10(S1), 35.
- Ball, H.A., Siribaddana, S., McGuffin, P., & Hotopf, M. (2007). The heritability of somatic symptoms in a Sri Lankan twin sample. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 10(S1), 23
- Sumathipala, A. (2001). Starting from scratch in Sri Lanka. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 4(3), 209.
- De Silva, N., Sumathipala, A., Fernando, D.J.S., Abeysingha, N., Siribaddana, S.H., Dayaratne, D.A.R.K., De Silva, D., & Warnasuriya, N.D.W. (2001). Early report on the availability of island wide twin data in the Central Birth Registration Department. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 4(3), 179.
- Dayaratne, D.A.R.K., Sumathipala, A., Fernando, D.J.S., Siribaddana, S.H., De Silva, N., & Abeysingha, N. (2001). Feasibility of using birth records for recruiting older twins for the Sri Lankan Twin Registry. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 4(3), 117.
- (2000). Feasibility of using different approaches for recruiting twins to establish a population based Twin Register in research Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association.
- (1999). Cross cultural adaptation and preliminary validation of a zygosity determination questionnaire for twins in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association.
- (1999). Establishing a twin register in Sri Lanka. Update. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association.
- Sumathipala, A., Fernando, D.J.S., Jayasekara, R.W., Abeysingha, M.R.N., Siribaddene, S., Dissanayake, V.H.W., & De Silva, N. (1998). Establishing a twin register in Sri Lanka. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 1(2), 111.
Bioethics
Articles in International Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals
Books
- Sumathipala, A., & Siribaddana, S. (2003). Research ethics from a developing world perspective. Vijitha Yapa Publications.
Review 1. Review 2. Review 3.
Book Chapters
- Fernando, B.L., & Sumathipala, A. (2020). Ethics and research in psychiatry: Consent, capacity, and bioethics. In J. Das-Munshi, T. Ford, M. Hotopf, M. Prince, & R. Stewart (Eds.), Practical psychiatric epidemiology (pp. n/a). Oxford University Press.
- Fernando, B.L., & Sumathipala, A. (2015). Ethics of public mental health in developing societies. In J.Z. Sadler, K.W.M. Fulford, & W.(C.W.) van Staden (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of psychiatric ethics (pp. 690-710). Oxford University Press.
- Sumathipala, A., & Fernando, B. (2014). Ethical issues in global mental health trials. In G. Thornicroft & V. Patel (Eds.), Global mental health trials (pp. 123-138). Oxford University Press.
- Sumathipala, A. (2014). When relief comes from a different culture: Sri Lanka’s experience of the Asian tsunami. In D.P. O’Mathúna, B. Gordijn & M. Clarke (Eds.), Disaster bioethics: Normative issues when nothing is normal (pp. 65-76). Springer.
Capacity Building
Articles in International Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals
Common Mental Disorders
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Cultural Psychiatry
Articles in International Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals
Book Chapters
- Bhugra, D., Sumathipala, A., & Siribaddana, S. (2007). Culture Bound Syndromes; a re-evaluation. In D. Bhugra & K. Bhui (Eds.), Textbook of Cultural Psychiatry (pp. 141-156). Cambridge University Press.
- Patel, V., Sumathipala, A., Khan, M.M., Thapa, S.B., & Rahman, O. (2007). South Asian region. In Bhui, K., & Bhugra, D. (Eds.), Culture and mental health: A comprehensive textbook (pp. 212-225). Hodder Arnold.
Disaster Management
Articles in International Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals
Education
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- Intercollegiate specialty board oral examinations in surgery: purpose, content and marking criteria.
- The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) as a determinant of veterinary clinical skills.
Articles in Sri Lankan Journals
Books
- Ponnamperuma, G. (2009). Medical school selection: A competency-based approach. VDM Verlag.
- Davis, M.H., Ponnamperuma, G., McAleer, S., & Rowley, D. (2006). Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examination: Examiners’ manual. Centre for Medical Education.
Book Chapters
- Davis M.H., & Ponnamperuma G.G. (2009). Study guides. In E. Balistrieri & G. DeNino (Eds.), New research in education: Adult, medical & vocational (Education in a competitive and globalizing world) (pp. n/a). Nova Science Publishers Inc.
- Davis, M.H., Ponnamperuma, G.G., & Wall, D. (2009). Work-based assessment. In J.A. Dent & R.M. Harden (Eds.), A practical guide for medical teachers (pp. 341-348). Elsevier Churchill Livingston.
- Davis, M.H., Ponnamperuma, G.G., & Wall, D. (2009). Portfolios, dissertations and projects. In J.A. Dent & R.M. Harden (Eds.), A practical guide for medical teachers (pp. 349-356). Elsevier Churchill Livingston.
- Davis, M.H., & Ponnamperuma, G.G. (2005). Work-based assessment. In J.A. Dent & R.M. Harden (Eds.), A practical guide for medical teachers (pp. 336-345). Elsevier Churchill Livingston.
- Davis, M.H., & Ponnamperuma, G.G. (2005). Portfolios, projects and dissertations. In J.A. Dent & R.M. Harden (Eds.), A practical guide for medical teachers (pp. 346-356). Elsevier Churchill Livingston.
Genetics
Articles in International Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals
- Nirmali, W.K.R., Warnakula, L., Cooray, R., Hapuarachchi, N.S., Magamage, M.P.S. (2019). Determination of testicular estrogen receptor alpha expression of male chickens (Gallus domesticus) with age. Veterinary World, 12(7), 994-997.
- Nirmali, W.K.R., Warnakula, L., Cooray, R., Hapuarachchi, N.S., Magamage, M.P.S. (2019). Effect of exogenous oestrogen treatment on gonadal morphology, morphometry and oestrogen receptor-α mRNA expression in gonads of male chickens (Gallus domesticus). International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 10(3), 1159-1166.
Abstracts
- Dhanuka, A.D., Kanishka, A.S., Cooray, R., Hapuarachchi, N., Warnakula, L. and Harischandra, I.N. (2018). Review of taxonomy, molecular systematics and conservation status of endemic skink genus Lankascincus (Squamata: Scincidae). Proceedings of the Open University International Research Sessions (iOURS) 2018. Nawala, Sri Lanka: The Open University of Sri Lanka.
- Nirmali, R., Warnakula, L., Cooray, R., Hapuarachchi, N. and Magamage, M.P.S. (2018b). Effect of exogenous oestradiol on the gonadal morphology and morphometry of the male chickens (Gallus domesticus). Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Conference 2018. Jaffna, Sri Lanka: Jaffna University.
- Nirmali, R., Warnakula, L., Cooray, R., Hapuarachchi, N. and Magamage, M.P.S. (2018a) Determination of testicular Estrogen receptor α expression of male chickens (Gallus domesticus) with age. Proceedings of the Wayamba International Conference (WinC) 2018. Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
- Warnakula, L., Cooray, R., Hapuarachchi, N.S., Jayaweera, K. and Sumathipala, A. (2018). Initial validation of zygosity determination questionnaire for Sri Lankan twins using STR analysis of 15 unlinked loci and the gender-determining marker amelogenin. Proceedings of the 131st Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Medical Association.
- Nirmali, W.K.R., Warnakula, L., Cooray, R., Hapuarachchi, N.S. and Magamage, M. (2018). Comparison of DNA isolation and dominant and co-dominant molecular markers to reveal the genetic sex of Gallus domesticus (Domestic chickens). Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University 2018. Badulla, Sri Lanka: Uva Wellassa University, p.13.
- Cooray, R., Hapuarachchi, N.S., and Warnakula, L. (2018). Overexpression of different E. coli strains for industrial scale drug development in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University 2018. Badulla, Sri Lanka: Uva Wellassa University, p.102.
- Hapuarachchi, N.S., Warnakula, L., Cooray, R., Dayarathne, D.A.R.K. and Safeena, M.I.S. (2018). Agricultural, economical and ecological importance of Phonix pusilla (Ceylon date palm) and its future research perspectives. Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University 2018. Badulla, Sri Lanka: Uva Wellassa University, p.156.
- Warnakula, L., Skandhakumar, R., Madanayake, R. , Jayaweera, K. , Abeysinghe, M.R.N. , Zunszain, P.A., Zavos, H.M.S., Rijsdijk, F., Siribaddana, S., Pariante, C.M., Sumathipala, A. and Hotopf, M. (2017). Sri Lankan Twin Registry Biobank: A Resource for Human Genetic Research in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the National Health Research Symposium 2017. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, p. 298.
- Nirmali, R., Warnakula, L., Cooray, R., Hapuarachchi, N. and Magamage, M.P.S. (2017). Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Optimization of Sex Chromosome Linked CHD Gene for Genetic Sexing of Domestic Chickens (Gallus domesticus). Proceedings of the 7th Annual Research Session of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2017. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p. 32.
- Warnakula, L., Skandhakumar, R., Madanayake, R., Jayaweera, K., Abeysinghe, M.R.N. and Sumathipala, A. (2017). Developing a center for genetic research and capacity building of early-career scientists in Sri Lanka. The Ceylon Medical Journal, 62(1), p.228.
- Warnakula, L., Skandhakumar, R., Madanayake, R., Jayaweera, K., Abeysinghe, M.R.N. and Sumathipala, A. (2017). Quality assurance of biospecimens for biobanking purposes: Sri Lankan Twin Registry Biobank. The Ceylon Medical Journal, 62(1), p.227.
Medically Unexplained Symptoms
Articles in International Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals
Books
- Sumathipala, A., Siribaddana, S., Mangwana, S., & de Silva, P. (2006). Management of patients with medically unexplained symptoms: A practical guide. Institute for Research & Development in Health & Social Care
Book Chapters
- Sumathipala, A., & Creed, F. (in press). Cultural aspect of medically unexplained symptoms. In n/a (Eds.), A text book on improving the management of patients with medically unexplained symptoms. (pp. n/a). European Association of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (EACLPP).
- Sumathipala A. (2009). What is the evidence for the efficacy of treatment for somatoform disorders? In J.E. Dimsdale, Y. Xin, A. Kleinman, V. Patel, W.E. Narrow, P.J. Sirovatka, & D.A. Regier (Eds.), Somatic presentations of mental disorders: Refining the research agenda for DSM-V (pp. 103-130). American Psychiatric Association.
- Sumathipala A. (2005). Somatization and conversion disorders: Commentaries | Concepts of medically unexplained symptoms in relation to mind-body dualism. In M. Maj, H.S. Akiskal, J. Mezzich, & A. Okasha (Eds.), Somatoform Disorders, WPA Series: Evidence and Experience in Psychiatry Volume 9. (pp. 55-56). John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Migration Research
Articles in International Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals
National Studies
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Research Methodology
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Articles in Sri Lankan Journals
Suicide
Articles in International Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals
Abstracts
- Samaraweera, S., Siribaddana, S.H., Sumathipala, A., and Fernando, R. (2004). Intensive Course on Bioethics; An Evaluation. 117th Anniversary Academic Sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association. 62 (PP-9).
- Samaraweera, S., Siribaddana, S.H., Sumathipala, A. and Sivayogan, S. (2004). A community based study on suicidal ideations and behaviours in Ratnapura District. 117th Anniversary Academic Sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association.
Received the Sir Frank Gunasekera Award for the best presentation in Community Medicine.
- Samaraweera, S., Siribaddana, S.H., Sumathipala, A. and Sivayogan, S. (2004). Psychological autopsy on completed suicides of Sinhalese in Ratnapura. 117th Anniversary Academic Sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association.
- Samaraweera, S., Siribaddana, S.H., Sumathipala, A. and Sivayogan, S. (2004). Suicide trends in Sri Lanka. 117th Anniversary Academic Sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association.
- Sumathipala, A., Siribaddana, S.H., and Samaraweera, S. (2003). Do patients volunteer their life weariness and suicidal ideations? A Sri Lankan study. 116th Anniversary Academic Sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association.
- Samaraweera, S., Sivayogan, S., and Sumathipala, A. (2003). A Community based study on suicidal behaviours from suicidal ideations to completed suicide in Ratnapura District. Annual Sessions, College of community Physicians of Sri Lanka.
Letters
- Patel, V., & Sumathipala, A. (1999). Methods used for suicide vary between regions in the developing world. British Medical Journal, 318(7178), 259.
Systematic Reviews
Protocols Registered in PROSPERO
Tsunami
Articles in International Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals