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” Sinhabahu ” the Paradigmatic Myth of the Sri Lankan Oedipus
Dr Ruwan M Jayatunge M.D. The mythological Story of Sinhabahu describes the origins of the ‘Sinhala’ race. The Sinhalese are an…
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Human Sexuality Discussed in the Jātaka Stories
Dr Ruwan M Jayatunge M.D. The Jātaka stories The Jātaka stories or Jātaka tales are a voluminous body of folklore…
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The Cultural Perspectives on Psychological Trauma in Sri Lanka
A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people. Mahathma Gandhi Dr Ruwan M Jayatunge…
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Brief History of Dolls: Beliefs and Rituals
by Swarna Chandrasekera, Ph.D. (The first part of this article appeared in the last month (November) edition.) Indian, American, Peru…
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Looking into the Brief History of Dolls
by Swarna Chandrasekera, Ph.D. Dolls are the unique form of art, valuable collectibles that add beauty, function, and even humor…
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Cannabis use and Mental Health
Dr. Upali P. K. Peris, Dr. Monday N. Igwe, Dr. Ruwan M Jayatunge Abstract Cannabis sativa (marijuana) which has been used…
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) in the Field of Addiction Medicine
Ruwan M Jayatunge M.D. PhD Motivational interviewing (MI) helps to change longstanding behaviors that pose significant health risks, and MI is considered…
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Ruwan M Jayatunge M.D. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral developmental disorderaffecting about 3–5% of the world’s population. ADHD…
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In Memoriam Professor P Ackland Saram
Professor P Ackland Saram: former faculty member, Department of Sociology, University of Alberta, Canada. Professor P A S Saram passed…
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Sri Lankans in Canada Part 2: A Sociological Examination
Please refer the part I of this article in our April 2024 issue With this historical background of the Sri…
