INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC): Recent submissions
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Impact of Short-Term Yoga and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Programme on Health-Related Quality of Life of Treatment Seeking Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases
(2021)Yoga and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) are effective in improving Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The aim of this present study is to assess the impact ... -
Relationship between Unexplained Infertility and Sedentary Lifestyle among Women in the Urban City of Colombo; Infertile Female vs. Fertile Female
(2021)Infertility is defined as the absence of conception after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse. The objective of this study was to identify the relationship between unexplained infertility and sedentary lifestyle ... -
Relationship between Unexplained Infertility and Sedentary Lifestyle among Women in the Urban City of Colombo; Infertile Female vs. Fertile Female
(2021)Infertility is defined as the absence of conception after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse. The objective of this study was to identify the relationship between unexplained infertility and sedentary lifestyle ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Metformin Hydrochloride Brands Available in Sri Lanka
(2021)Metformin, being noteworthy, is used in the management of Type 2 Diabetes. It is available in different brands in Sri Lanka. Several studies have shown that different brands of the drug varied qualities, which could impact ... -
Preparation, Characterization, and In vitro Releasing of Microcapsules Loaded with Bridelia Retusa Aqueous Bark Extract for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
(2021)Bridelia retusa (Ketakela) is a plant widely used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Currently, microencapsulation is used to formulate prolonged release dosage forms by using plant extracts. The main objectives ... -
Evidence-Based Intrapartum Care in Vaginal Births: Direct Observations in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka
(2021)Identifying the gaps between evidence-based care and actual intrapartum care has paramount importance in improving maternal and neonatal outcomes at birth. This study aimed to evaluate the current intrapartum practices of ... -
Utilization of Cocowood for Affordable Engineered Wood Flooring in Sri Lanka
(2021)Coconut wood or Cocowood has a long history of being utilized as a building material in Sri Lanka. Cocowood stem has three major parts from the inner core to outer skin such as; low-density wood, medium density wood ... -
Assessing the Impact of Urban Block Typologies on Solar and Photovoltaic Potential in the Tropical Urban City of Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2021)The increasing global energy crisis has brought about a shift towards the utilisation of renewable energy, particularly towards building-integrated photovoltaics. When considering the assessment of photovoltaics (PV) ... -
Evaluation of In vitro Anti-inflammatory Activity of Ethanol and Aqueous Extracts of the Whole Plant of Cardiospermum Halicacabum
(2021)Presently, synthetic steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to treat symptoms associated with inflammatory diseases, which can cause severe side effects when used for long-term. Therefore, ... -
Effectiveness of Online Architectural Design Teaching
(2021)Design teaching is an important process and the core of Architectural education. It reflects the theoretical knowledge as well as practical knowledge while enhancing the sensitivities and lateral thinking of the students. ... -
Gender-wise Variation in the Delivered Radiation Dose during Common X-ray Procedures. A Preliminary Study
(2021)The increased radiosensitivity in women compared to men is a greater concern in diagnostic radiology, which uses ionization radiation for the purpose of diagnosis. However, radiation protection authorities, such as the ... -
Contractor-related Cost Overrun Causes, Controlling Tools and Techniques
(2021)Construction projects in Sri Lanka often fail completion within the specified time and cost allotted for the projects. Hence, cost overrun and delays are major problems that construction projects frequently experience. ... -
An Overview of Various Techniques and Approaches of Concurrent Delay Analysis in the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2021)Concurrent delay is a very complex and controversial topic in the construction industry. Analysis of the concurrent delays became challenging due to the absence of clear provisions in the standard form of contracts. ... -
Augmented Reality for Construction Project Monitoring: Challenges and Strategies for Adoption in Sri Lanka
(2021)Construction project monitoring, which is governing effective decision making and successful project completion, is a key process in every construction project. However, construction project monitoring is not free from ...