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Developing as a teacher: changing conceptions of teaching and the challenges of applying theory to practice (2023)
Journal Article
Hughes, G., Baume, D., Silva-Fletcher, A., & Amrane-Cooper, L. (2023). Developing as a teacher: changing conceptions of teaching and the challenges of applying theory to practice. Teaching in Higher Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2023.2212589

This paper reports on the development of a lecturer's conceptions of teaching through formal training and explores how evolving conceptions of teaching impact on their plans and practices in teaching. In this study, lecturers who are participants in... Read More about Developing as a teacher: changing conceptions of teaching and the challenges of applying theory to practice.

Misconceptions of Antibiotics as a Potential Explanation for Their Misuse. A Survey of the General Public in a Rural and Urban Community in Sri Lanka (2022)
Journal Article
Gunasekera, Y., Kinnison, T., Kottawatta, S., Silva-Fletcher, A., & Kalupahana, R. (2022). Misconceptions of Antibiotics as a Potential Explanation for Their Misuse. A Survey of the General Public in a Rural and Urban Community in Sri Lanka. Antibiotics, 11(4), https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11040454

Reducing the growth of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through public understanding is a goal of the World Health Organization. It is especially important in countries where antibiotics are widely available for common ailments without prescription. Th... Read More about Misconceptions of Antibiotics as a Potential Explanation for Their Misuse. A Survey of the General Public in a Rural and Urban Community in Sri Lanka.

A cranial approach to transplastron coeliotomy and gastrotomy performed in a Sri Lanka Black Turtle (Melanochelys trijuga thermalis): Case Report (2022)
Journal Article
Gamage, B., Perera, B., Sumanasekera, K., Samarakoon, K., Abeywardhane, V., & Silva-Fletcher, A. (2022). A cranial approach to transplastron coeliotomy and gastrotomy performed in a Sri Lanka Black Turtle (Melanochelys trijuga thermalis): Case Report. Clinical Case Reports, 10(11), https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.6436

Successful transplastron coeliotomy via a temporary cranial plastron osteotomy can be conducted in turtles to remove foreign bodies lodged in the stomach, using basic equipment. A year later, the turtle was returned to the wild indicating that major... Read More about A cranial approach to transplastron coeliotomy and gastrotomy performed in a Sri Lanka Black Turtle (Melanochelys trijuga thermalis): Case Report.

Exploring Barriers to One Health Antimicrobial Stewardship in Sri Lanka: A Qualitative Study among Healthcare Professionals (2022)
Journal Article
Gunasekara, Y., Kinnison, T., Kottawatta, S., Kalupahana, R., & Silva-Fletcher, A. (2022). Exploring Barriers to One Health Antimicrobial Stewardship in Sri Lanka: A Qualitative Study among Healthcare Professionals. Antibiotics, 11(7), https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11070968

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat, but little is known about the perceptions regarding antimicrobials and AMR among healthcare professionals in Sri Lanka. This research aimed to take a One Health approach to explore the knowled... Read More about Exploring Barriers to One Health Antimicrobial Stewardship in Sri Lanka: A Qualitative Study among Healthcare Professionals.

Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Fecal Escherichia coli in Wildlife, Urban Wildlife, and Livestock in the Eastern Region of Sri Lanka, and Differences Between Carnivores, Omnivores, and Herbivores (2022)
Journal Article
Bamunusinghage, N., Neelawala, R., Magedara, H., Ekanayaka, N., Kalupahana, R., Silva-Fletcher, A., & Kottawatta, S. (2022). Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Fecal Escherichia coli in Wildlife, Urban Wildlife, and Livestock in the Eastern Region of Sri Lanka, and Differences Between Carnivores, Omnivores, and Herbivores. Bio One Complete, 58(2), 380-383. https://doi.org/10.7589/JWD-D-21-00048

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health concern. We identified AMR in fecal Escherichia coli of wildlife (WI.), urban wildlife (UVVL), and livestock in the eastern region in Sri Lanka and compared the prevalence of AMR bacteria from c... Read More about Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Fecal Escherichia coli in Wildlife, Urban Wildlife, and Livestock in the Eastern Region of Sri Lanka, and Differences Between Carnivores, Omnivores, and Herbivores.

Characterization and Antimicrobial Resistance of Environmental and Clinical Aeromonas Species Isolated from Fresh Water Ornamental Fish and Associated Farming Environment in Sri Lanka (2021)
Journal Article
Dhanapala, P., Kalupahana, R., Kalupahana, A., Wijesekera, D., Kottawatta, S., Jayasekera, N., …Jagoda, S. (2021). Characterization and Antimicrobial Resistance of Environmental and Clinical Aeromonas Species Isolated from Fresh Water Ornamental Fish and Associated Farming Environment in Sri Lanka. Microorganisms, 9(10), https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9102106

The aims of this study were to characterize and investigate antimicrobial susceptibility and presence of integrons in 161 Aeromonas spp. isolated from ornamental freshwater fish farming environment, apparently healthy and diseased fish. Phylogenetic... Read More about Characterization and Antimicrobial Resistance of Environmental and Clinical Aeromonas Species Isolated from Fresh Water Ornamental Fish and Associated Farming Environment in Sri Lanka.

Continuing professional development for veterinarians in a changing world (2021)
Journal Article
Wieland, B., Daborn, C., Debnath, N., & Silva-Fletcher, A. (2021). Continuing professional development for veterinarians in a changing world. Scientific & Technical Review, 40(2), 555-566. https://doi.org/10.20506/rst.40.2.3245

The veterinary profession has time and again successfully adapted to new challenges and developments, with considerable evolution of the skills needed. Different contexts, production systems and societal requirements continue to shape the profession,... Read More about Continuing professional development for veterinarians in a changing world.

Effect of Tourist Activities on Fecal and Salivary Glucocorticoids and Immunoglobulin A in Female Captive Asian Elephants in Thailand (2020)
Journal Article
Kosaruk, W., Brown, J. L., Plangsangmas, T., Towiboon, P., Punyapornwithaya, V., Silva-Fletcher, A., …Somgird, C. (2020). Effect of Tourist Activities on Fecal and Salivary Glucocorticoids and Immunoglobulin A in Female Captive Asian Elephants in Thailand. Animals, 10(10), e1928

Asian elephants have been an important part of wildlife ecotourism in Thailand for over two decades. Elephants in tourist camps are exposed to a variety of management styles and daily activities that can potentially affect health and welfare. This st... Read More about Effect of Tourist Activities on Fecal and Salivary Glucocorticoids and Immunoglobulin A in Female Captive Asian Elephants in Thailand.

Multi-Level Impact of Continuing Professional Development on Sri Lanka’s Veterinary Sector (2020)
Journal Article
Kinnison, T., Thuranira-McKeever, C., Kalupahana, R., & Silva-Fletcher, A. T. (2020). Multi-Level Impact of Continuing Professional Development on Sri Lanka’s Veterinary Sector. https://doi.org/10.1080/02680513.2020.1758650

A capacity-building programme between a veterinary school in the UK and the veterinary school in Sri Lanka was developed. Scholarships for two distance learning MSc programmes were offered to Sri Lankan veterinarians: ‘Veterinary Epidemiology and Pub... Read More about Multi-Level Impact of Continuing Professional Development on Sri Lanka’s Veterinary Sector.

Circadian Rhythm of Salivary Immunoglobulin A and Associations with Cortisol as A Stress Biomarker in Captive Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) (2020)
Journal Article
Plangsangmas, T., Brown, J. L., Thitaram, C., Silva-Fletcher, A. T., Edwards, K. L., Punyapornwithaya, V., …Somgird, C. (2020). Circadian Rhythm of Salivary Immunoglobulin A and Associations with Cortisol as A Stress Biomarker in Captive Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus). Animals, 10(1), 157. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10010157

Salivary immunoglobulin A (sIgA) has been proposed as a potential indicator of welfare for various species, including Asian elephants, and may be related to adrenal cortisol responses. This study aimed to distinguish circadian rhythm effects on sIgA... Read More about Circadian Rhythm of Salivary Immunoglobulin A and Associations with Cortisol as A Stress Biomarker in Captive Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus).

Student experiences and perceptions of compulsory research projects: a veterinary perspective (2017)
Journal Article
Cardwell, J. M., Magnier, K., Kinnison, T., & Silva-Fletcher, A. T. (2017). Student experiences and perceptions of compulsory research projects: a veterinary perspective. Veterinary Record Open, 4, e000243. https://doi.org/10.1136/vetreco-2017-000243

Background Although research underpins clinical work, many students training to be clinicians are not inherently interested in developing research skills. Aim To characterise and understand veterinary student experiences and perceptions of compuls... Read More about Student experiences and perceptions of compulsory research projects: a veterinary perspective.

Discipline-Specific Compared to Generic Training of Teachers in Higher Education (2017)
Journal Article
Silva-Fletcher, A., & May, S. A. (2017). Discipline-Specific Compared to Generic Training of Teachers in Higher Education. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 45(1), https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme.0616-105r

A recurrent theme arising in the higher education sector is the suitability and effectiveness of generic versus discipline-specific training of university teachers, who are often recruited based on their disciplinary specialties to become teachers in... Read More about Discipline-Specific Compared to Generic Training of Teachers in Higher Education.

The Use of Reusable Learning Objects to Enhance the Delivery of Veterinary Education: A Literature Review (2017)
Journal Article
Chapman-Waterhouse, E., Silva-Fletcher, A. T., & Whittlestone, K. D. (2017). The Use of Reusable Learning Objects to Enhance the Delivery of Veterinary Education: A Literature Review. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJMBL.2017070103

The increased demand from learners in higher education to access resources flexibly has resulted in considerable development in the use of Reusable Learning Objects (RLO) via a blended learning format across the sector. This critical review sets out... Read More about The Use of Reusable Learning Objects to Enhance the Delivery of Veterinary Education: A Literature Review.

Examining the Use of Web-Based Reusable Learning Objects by Animal and Veterinary Nursing Students (2016)
Journal Article
Chapman-Waterhouse, E., Silva-Fletcher, A. T., & Whittlestone, K. D. (2016). Examining the Use of Web-Based Reusable Learning Objects by Animal and Veterinary Nursing Students. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJWLTT.2016070103

This intervention study examined the interaction of animal- and veterinary nursing students with reusable learning objects (RLO) in the context of preparing for summative assessment. Data was collected from 199 undergraduates using quantitative and q... Read More about Examining the Use of Web-Based Reusable Learning Objects by Animal and Veterinary Nursing Students.

A participant-led programme for field veterinary training to identify bacteriological quality of milk from the farmer to the retail outlet (2015)
Journal Article
Kalupahana, R., & Silva-Fletcher, A. T. (2015). A participant-led programme for field veterinary training to identify bacteriological quality of milk from the farmer to the retail outlet. Food Control, 63, 128-134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2015.11.012

The training of field veterinarians in veterinary public health needs an in-depth understanding of the in-situ problems, social and economic barriers that prevent problem solving and a relevant pedagogical approach to suit the mature learner. A parti... Read More about A participant-led programme for field veterinary training to identify bacteriological quality of milk from the farmer to the retail outlet.

Diet composition, food intake, apparent digestibility, and body condition score of the captive asian elephant (elephas maximus): a pilot study in two collections in Thailand (2014)
Journal Article
Romain, S., Angkawanish, T., Bampenpol, P., Pongsopawijit, P., Sombatphuthorn, P., Nomsiri, R., & Silva-Fletcher, A. T. (2014). Diet composition, food intake, apparent digestibility, and body condition score of the captive asian elephant (elephas maximus): a pilot study in two collections in Thailand. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 45(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1638/2011-0261r3.1

Limited data are available regarding the nutrition and feeding of captive Asian elephants in range countries. In this study, feeding regimens of two collections in northern Thailand and their actual diets shaped by availability of forage and mahout p... Read More about Diet composition, food intake, apparent digestibility, and body condition score of the captive asian elephant (elephas maximus): a pilot study in two collections in Thailand.

False aneurysms in carotid arteries of cattle and water buffalo during shechita and halal slaughter
Journal Article
Gregory, N. G., von Wenzlawowicz, M., Alam, R. M., Anil, H. M., Sildere, T. Y., & Silva-Fletcher, A. T. False aneurysms in carotid arteries of cattle and water buffalo during shechita and halal slaughter. Meat Science, 79(2), 285-288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.09.012

It has previously been shown that the cattle brain is supplied with blood via a basi-occipital plexus, in addition to branches from the carotid and basilar arteries. In addition it has been shown during conventional stunning and slaughter that the ca... Read More about False aneurysms in carotid arteries of cattle and water buffalo during shechita and halal slaughter.

Examining the Use of Web-Based Reusable Learning Objects by Animal and Veterinary Nursing Students
Book Chapter
Chapman-Waterhouse, E., Silva-Fletcher, A. T., & Whittlestone, K. D. Examining the Use of Web-Based Reusable Learning Objects by Animal and Veterinary Nursing Students. In Veterinary Science: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5640-4.ch016

This intervention study examined the interaction of animal- and veterinary nursing students with reusable learning objects (RLO) in the context of preparing for summative assessment. Data was collected from 199 undergraduates using quantitative and q... Read More about Examining the Use of Web-Based Reusable Learning Objects by Animal and Veterinary Nursing Students.

Rehabilitation of orphaned Asian elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) calves in Sri Lanka
Journal Article
Perera, B. V., Silva-Fletcher, A. T., Jayawardena, S., Kumudini, N., & Prasad, T. Rehabilitation of orphaned Asian elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) calves in Sri Lanka

Approximately 6,000 (13%) of the global Asian elephants live in Sri Lanka and human elephant conflict (HEC) is intense. Due to HEC, around 150 elephants die and 14 elephants are orphaned per year. The Elephant Transit Home (ETH) in Sri Lanka was esta... Read More about Rehabilitation of orphaned Asian elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) calves in Sri Lanka.