Constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the First International Conference on Electronic Healthcare for the 21st century, eHealth 2008, held in London, UK, in September 2008. This book covers various topics such as data mining for personalized healthcare services and healthcare supply chain management
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Licensed commercial banks may be known as organizations that participate in the financial intermediation process, which entails some risk in carrying out their business. This study looked at how non-performing loans and advances, together known as net non-performing assets, impact commercial banks' net profits. The study concentrated on examining the occurrences in relation to Sri Lanka. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's economic data library continues to be the principal source of secondary data used in this study. The licensed banks in the Sri Lankan banking system continue to be the target audience for the study, from which 24 licensed commercial banks were conveniently chosen. Time-series data from 2001 to 2020 related to the variables have been collected to ensure the accuracy of the research. The data has been analyzed statistically with the aid of E-Views version 10. The results of the regression analysis have revealed that there is a significant impact on the net profit of the commercial banks in Sri Lanka from the non-performing assets of the bank, further revealing that the relationship existing between the variables under consideration is negative, which leads to conclude that the non-performing assets adversely affect the net profit of the commercial banks in Sri Lanka. The researcher suggests future studies focus on a diversified sample to gain a comprehensive overview of the banking sector of Sri Lanka. The results of this research are useful for Sri Lankan commercial banks in managing their credit risk.
In: Ecotoxicology and environmental safety: EES ; official journal of the International Society of Ecotoxicology and Environmental safety, Band 232, S. 113269
In: Ecotoxicology and environmental safety: EES ; official journal of the International Society of Ecotoxicology and Environmental safety, Band 266, S. 115565
Abstract. Background: Media reporting may influence suicidal behavior. In-depth exploration of how self-harm and suicide are portrayed in newspaper articles in a middle-income country such as Sri Lanka is lacking. Aims: We aimed to explore how self-harm and suicide are portrayed in Sri Lankan printed newspapers. Method: Seven English- and Sinhala-language Sri Lankan newspapers were screened for articles reporting on self-harm and suicide (December 1, 2014 to January 31, 2015). A thematic analysis was conducted. Results: In the 78 articles identified for analysis, certain aspects were overemphasized (inappropriate behavior) and others underemphasized (alcohol and complexities of self-harm). Explanations of self-harm were one-sided and a suicide prevention narrative was lacking. Limitations: Another time-frame and inclusion of Tamil newspapers as well as social media and online publications would provide additional understanding. Conclusion: The study found an indication of simplistic reporting. Greater focus on prevention and a nuanced portrayal of self-harm could reduce stigma and imitative behavior.
Abstract. Background: In South Asia, up to one in five individuals who use pesticides for self-harm purchase them immediately prior to the event. Aims: From reviewing the literature we proposed four interventions: (a) farmer identification cards (ID); (b) prescriptions; (c) cooling-off periods; and (d) training pesticide vendors. We aimed to identify the most promising intervention. Method: The study was conducted in Sri Lanka. We mapped stakeholders' interest and power in relation to each intervention, and followed this by a ranking exercise. Seven focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted to assess facilitators and barriers to implementation. Results: Vendor training was the most supported intervention, being ranked first by the stakeholders. The participants in the FGDs strongly supported training of vendors as it was seen to be easy to implement and was considered more convenient. Farmer IDs, prescriptions, and cooling-off periods were thought to have more barriers than facilitators and they were strongly opposed by end users (farmers and vendors), who would potentially block their implementation. Limitations: Cost considerations for implementing the proposed intervention were not considered. Conclusion: Training vendors might be the most appropriate intervention to restrict sales of pesticides to people at risk of suicidal behavior. This requires field testing.