Publications by authors named "M Rupasinghe"
Pluripotency is established in E4.5 preimplantation epiblast. Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) represent the immortalization of pluripotency, however, their gene expression signature only partially resembles that of developmental ground-state.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study critically reviews lithium slag (LS) as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM), thereby examining its physiochemical characteristics, mechanical properties, and durability within cementitious and geopolymer composites. The review reveals that LS's particle size distribution is comparable to fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), which suggests it can enhance densification and nucleation in concrete. The mechanical treatment of LS promotes early hydration by increasing the solubility of aluminum, lithium, and silicon.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Lipoleiomyomas are uncommon uterine lesions containing adipose and smooth muscle tissue. They have a variable presentation and are usually found incidentally on imaging or post-hysterectomy tissue analysis. Given their low prevalence, there is a dearth of literature describing imaging characteristics for uterine lipoleiomyomas.
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- The study investigates how the water quality of a constructed wetland in Mount Barker, South Australia, has changed over time due to increased loads of pre-treated domestic wastewater.
- It was found that nitrogen removal efficiencies varied seasonally and decreased as hydraulic loading increased, while the wetland served as a source of organic material and phosphorus instead of effectively removing them.
- The analysis indicates future increases in nitrogen concentrations in the influent, with significant seasonal and management influences on the wetland’s performance.
Background And Objectives: Asthma presentations are common in general practice, but opportunities to control asthma are often missed. The aim of this study was to explore how general practitioners (GPs) and practice nurses (PNs) deliver asthma care, with particular attention to perceived roles and challenges, and ways to improve management.
Method: Using a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with GPs and PNs working in an area of cultural diversity and socioeconomic disadvantage in western Sydney.