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Ms. A.M.G.C.P. Adikari

Senior Lecturer (Grade II)

B.Sc. (Special) in Sports Science and Management (SUSL), MSc (By Research) in Sports Science and Recreation (UiTM, Malaysia)

Research Interests: Sports Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Biofeedback, Psychophysiological parameters in Athletes, Psychobiotics and Sports Performance

Email : chandima@sjp.ac.lk

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Overview:
Mrs. A.M.G.C.P. Adikari obtained her bachelor’s degree from the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, SUSL and completed M.Sc. in Sports Science and Recreation by two years research at UiTM, Malaysia. She is currently working as a Senior Lecturer (Grade II) at the Department of Sports Science, FAS, USJ. Her research expertise and interest lie in the areas of Sports Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Psychophysiology and Psychobiotics in Sports.
Contribution to the University:
  • Vice Secretary, Vidujaya Science Teachers’ Association (2022 – 2023).
  • Deputy Coordinator, Advanced Diploma in Sports Science and Management (2021 – up to date).
  • Committee member, Proposed Ethics Review Committee of FAS/ USJ.
  • Student Counselor, USJ (2022).
  • Academic Advisor, FAS (2022 – up to date).
  • Department Representative, Orientation Organizing Committee of the FAS (2021, 2022, 2023).
National Contribution:
  • Administrative Officer (Represented National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka), South Asian Games (SAG), Guwahati, India, 2016.
  • Facilitator, 16th National Olympic Academy, Diyathalawa Military Academy, Diyathalawa, Sri Lanka (2019).
  • Facilitator, 14th National Olympic Academy, Bandarawela, Sri Lanka (2015).
Editorial Boards and Review Panels:
  • Reviewed abstracts for the 1st International Conference on Applied Sports (ICAS 2023), SUSL, Sri Lanka/ UMT, Vietnam.
  • Reviewed abstracts for the 2nd International Conference on Sports Science and Management (ICSSM 2022/2023), USJ and 1st International Conference on Sports Science and Management (ICSSM 2021), USJ.
  • Panel member, Oral Presentations and Poster presentations in the Physical Education section at the Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium (APSURS), SUSL (2023).
  • Panel member, Oral Presentations and Poster presentations in the Sports Science and Management section at the Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium (APSURS), SUSL (2022).
  • Reviewer, English Journal Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL Journal) 2020/2021.
  • Reviewed abstracts for the 8th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL 2021).
Publications:
Books/ Book Chapters

  • Dhanapal, A.C.T.A., Adikari, A.M.G.C.P., Kuan, G. & Appukutty, M. (2023) Psychobiotics: Workable Approach in Sports? Hajela, N, Ganguly, N.K., Lahiri, K.R., & Boindala, S., Gut Microbiome, Probiotics & Good Health: The Evidence Gets Stronger, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers.

Research Papers Published in Peer-reviewed/ Indexed Journals

  • Upeksha, G.M.V. & Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2022) Impact of stress and physical activity level on menstrual disorders among university female athletes, International Journal of Sport, Exercise and Health Research (IJSEHR), 2022;6(2):126-131.
  • Fernando, K.N.N. & Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2022) The Acute Effect of Arousing and Relaxing Music on Athletes’ Mood: A Study to Identify the Difference Between Contact and Non-contact Sports, International Journal of Sport, Exercise and Health Research (IJSEHR) 2022; 6(1): 70-73.
  • Salleh, R.M.; Kuan, G.; Aziz, M.N.A.; AbdRahim, M.R.; Rahayu, T.; Sulaiman, S.; Kusuma, D.W.Y.; Adikari, A.M.G.C.P.; Razam, M.S.M.; Radhakrishnan, A.K.; Appukutty, M. (2021) Effects of Probiotics on Anxiety, Stress, Mood and Fitness of Badminton Players, Nutrients, Volume 13, Issue 6, 1783.
  • Adikari, A.M.G.C.P., Appukutty, M., & Kuan, G. (2020). Effects of Daily Probiotics Supplementation on Anxiety Induced Physiological Parameters among Competitive Football Players, Nutrients, 12(7).
  • Adikari, A. M. G. C. P., Appukutty, M., & Kuan, G. (2019). Psychotropic Properties of Probiotics: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Public Health and Clinical Sciences, 6(4), 18–34.

Full Papers Published in International Conferences

  • Adikari, A.M.G.C.P., Appukutty, M., & Kuan, G. (2019). Effect of Daily Probiotic Supplementation on Football Players’ Stress and Anxiety, The 5th International Conference on Physical Education, Sports, and Health (ACPES 2019), 10th – 12th September 2019, Semarang, Indonesia.
  • Hettiarchchi, S.S., Weerakkody, P.P., & Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2019). Situational analysis of competitive state anxiety among elite volleyball teams in related to match performance, Institute of Physical Education International Conference, 401-407

Abstracts Published in International Conferences

  • Wickramaratne, S.H.S.V. and Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2023) A survey to Explore User Perception on Attributes of Urban Walking Trails. Second International Conference on Sports Science and Management (iCSSM-2022/2023), 26th April 2023, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Kumara, W.T.M.L. and Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2023) Smoking, Alcohol Consumption and Illegal Substance Usage Among University Athletes and Non-Athletes, Second International Conference on Sports Science and Management (iCSSM-2022/2023), 26th April 2023, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Udayanga, R.A.H. and Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2023) The Impact of Being in a Bio-Bubble on Sleep Quality of National Football Players During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Second International Conference on Sports Science and Management (iCSSM-2022/2023), 26th April 2023, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Samarasinghe, W.G.T.N. and Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2023) The Relationship between Physical Activity Level and Selected Psychological Variables among Sports Science Undergraduates during the COVID 19 Pandemic, Second International Conference on Sports Science and Management (iCSSM-2022/2023), 26th April 2023, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Deneja, J.J.P. and Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2023) Determining the Barriers Faced BY Female Students for Sports Participation in Jaffna District, Second International Conference on Sports Science and Management (iCSSM-2022/2023), 26th April 2023, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Ishara, J.A.T and Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2023) Exercise Behaviour among Sri Lankan Undergraduates, Second International Conference on Sports Science and Management (iCSSM-2022/2023), 26th April 2023, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Wickramaratne, S.H.S.V. and Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2022) User Profiles of Walking Trail Users Around Urban Areas in Sri Lanka, 9th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (iCMA), 16th December 2022.
  • Udayanga R.A.H. and Adikari A.M.G.C.P. (2022) Covid 19 S’ Effect on Mood States among National Football Players in a Bio-Bubble during the Pandemic, 9th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (iCMA), 16th December 2022.
  • Silva, K.P.I., Udayanga, M.A.S., Weerasinghe, S., Adikari, A.M.G.C.P., and L.H.M.P. De Silva (2022) Relationship Between Agility and Body Fat Percentage of Rugby Players, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, 28th – 30th October 2022University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Saranga, M.K.P. & Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2021) A Study to Determine the Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Mood among Elite Cricketers during Competition Season, Inaugural International Conference on Sports Science and Management (iCSSM-2021), 1st December 2021, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Basnayake, B.H.M.C.J. & Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2021) Total Energy Expenditure and Macronutrient Intake of University Weightlifters in Sri Lanka during the COVID-19 Outbreak, Inaugural International Conference on Sports Science and Management (iCSSM-2021), 1st December 2021, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Somarathne, J.R.N. & Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2021) A Study on the Relationship between Coaches’ Behaviour and Coping Skills of Elite Volleyball Players, Inaugural International Conference on Sports Science and Management (iCSSM-2021), 1st December 2021, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Upeksha, G.M.V. & Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2021) Prevalence of Menstrual Irregularities among Female University Athletes in Sri Lanka, Inaugural International Conference on Sports Science and Management (iCSSM-2021), 1st December 2021, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Fernando, K.N.N. & Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2021) The Effect of Arousing and Relaxing Music on the Mood of Competitive Athletes in University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Inaugural International Conference on Sports Science and Management (iCSSM-2021), 1st December 2021, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Dharmasena, W.A.S.K., Weerasinghe, S. & Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2021) Doping and Supplement Knowledge among Physical Education Teachers of Type 1AB Schools within the Sabaragamuwa Province, Inaugural International Conference on Sports Science and Management (Icssm-2021), 1st December 2021, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Nawarathne, H.M.D.S.K., Bandara, J.A.S.D., Weerasinghe, S. & Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2021) An Observational Study on Physical Fitness Parameters and Anthropometric Measurements of Elite Karate Kumite Athletes in Sri Lanka, Inaugural International Conference on Sports Science and Management (Icssm-2021), 1st December 2021 at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Nawarathna, H.M.D.S.K., Bandara, J.A.S.D., Weerasinghe, S., Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2021) Investigation of Physical Fitness and Body Composition Profiles of Elite Karate Kumite Athletes in Sri Lanka, 8th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (Ristcon), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
  • Appukutty, M., Kuan, G. & Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2019). Probiotics, Health and Sports, 6th International Conference on Movement, Health, and Exercise (MoHE) and 12th International Sports Science Conference (ISSC), 30th September- 2nd October, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  • Appukutty, M., Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2018) Supplementation for Exercisers, World Conference on Exercise Medicine (WCEM 2018), 24th-26th September, Melaka, Malaysia
  • Appukutty, M., Adikari, A.M.G.C.P. (2018) Role of Probiotics to Improve Performance in Sport Setting (2018) 1st International Symposium and Workshop on Physical Fitness and Sports Nutrition, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Bandara, J.A.S.D., Adikari, A.M.G.C.P., and Weerasinghe, S. (2018) Physical Activity and prevalence of Obesity among Adolescents in Kurunegala District, 11th International Research Conference, Sri John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
  • Adikari, A.M.G.C.P., Madushani, A.A.L. (2013) Effect of Anxiety to Sports Performances; Situational Analysis of Pre-Competitive Anxiety among Elite Athletes in Sri Lanka, International Research Conference of Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHS), Vol 68, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
   
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