INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC): Recent submissions
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Gesture controlled glove for a military team’s communication
(2023-09)This paper presents a handheld Set that works with an Arduino based technology for military team’s silence communication. The product basically contains the Arduino board, Transceiver (Bluetooth Module Class 1 with ... -
Thermography and thermal sensors as a breast cancer early diagnosis technique: A Review
(2023-09)Breast cancer is a widespread and devastating disease with significant global morbidity and mortality. Early detection plays a crucial role in improving outcomes and survival rates. However, current breast cancer screening ... -
An overview of techniques of acoustic analysis for the detection of obstructive sleep apnea
(2023-09)The primary focus of this review article is to investigate acoustic analysis techniques for detecting obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA causes the upper airway to collapse partially or entirely during sleep, which reduces ... -
Advancements in manikin technology: enhancing realism and effectiveness in nursing education
(2023-09)With the modern advancement of technology, use of manikins plays a major role in nursing education. Manikins are anatomically accurate simulators that replicate human physiology and provide a realistic representation ... -
Quantifying the impact of uncertain material parameters on pavement response using an Inverse modeling technique
(2023-09)Accurate modeling of pavement response plays a critical role in the effective design, analysis, and maintenance of road infrastructure. However, the presence of uncertainty in material parameters can significantly compromise ... -
IOT IV bag monitoring and alert system
(2023-09)This document highlights the need of an Internet of Things (IOT) Intravenous (IV) bag monitoring and alert system in the medical industry, especially in developing countries like Sri Lanka, and how it can be designed. ... -
Assess the performance of Sri Lanka navy built brackish water reverse osmosis plants in chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology impacted areas in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The epidemic of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has become a health catastrophe for over 3.6 million populations in Sri Lanka. Though the etiology of CKDu is unknown, studies revealed the synergic ... -
A Geospatial Analysis of the Vehicle Parking System in Galle Fort
(2023-09)A proper vehicle parking system is key to the development of transportation systems in growing countries. Studying parking data to exploit flaws and find solutions has also been hindered due to the dynamic nature ... -
15-Minute City Concept as a Response to Designing Resilience Future Cities and the ‘New Normal’ of Urban Built Environments in a Post Pandemic Worl
(2023-09)The Coronavirus pandemic was the greatest crisis that the world faced since the World War II and the impact of the pandemic runs to greater extents that it changed the world into a whole new formation. The entire ... -
Sustainability and High-Rise Design for the Future Importance of Connectivity Between Vertical Living and the Natural Environment
(2023-09)High-rise living had been universally accepted as a sustainable solution to the housing problem by the end of the 20th century. However, it invariably results in the separation of people from nature, a fact that is ... -
Sri Lankan Identity in Architecture: Perceptions of Lay People on Designed Sri Lankan House
(2023-09)Architects often face the challenge of understanding and meeting the preferences of their clients, ensuring that their designs align with the client's expectations. One key preference commonly expressed by Sri Lankan ... -
Use of Darkness in Religious Places. A Study of User Perception on Use of Darkness for Enhancing Sense of
(2023-09)Architecturally we can control the sense of place by using darkness. Most of the time people turn into darkness when people want to live in their own thoughts. Religious places are places which has a huge relationship ... -
Students’ Perceptions of University Library Spaces; Evidence from Government Universities in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Academic libraries are fulfilling a special role in higher education institutes. It is one of the most important, memorable and highly functional spaces for campus communities. Conceptually, libraries are considered ... -
Typology Assessment of Burnt Clay Roof Tiles: A case of Ancient Burnt Clay Technology in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The building materials which are currently used have technology and development passing by different ancient history periods and many were started from the protohistoric period onward. This research focuses on ancient ... -
Evaluation of a Cost-Effective Interior Flooring System Using Burnt Clay Brick for Residential Buildings
(2023-09)Price escalation of construction materials and the economic crisis faced by the construction industry call the attention of building related professionals to experiment with cost effective material inventions. This ... -
Impact of Designed Exterior-built Environment on Enhancing the Well-being and Quality of Life of the Elders; A Case of Wellness Sanctuaries in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Twenty first century resulted with the rapid urbanization and the population ageing as major key phenomena related to the elderly living in cities. The concept of the elderly home was born as a result of the significance ... -
Assessing Benefits of Developing a Simulation Model for Sustainable Constructions Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Approach in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method to create a simulation model for sustainable projects in Sri Lanka can have a number of advantages. LCA is a methodical approach that assesses the environmental effects ... -
Impact of Risk Factors for Project Abandonment of Building Construction Projects in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)In Sri Lanka there are many building projects which are either incomplete or simply neglected. It is challenging for any country to see significant development if its construction industry is inefficient. This is ... -
Enhancing the Effectiveness and Efficiency by Adopting Building Information Modelling in the Service Delivery of the Quantity Surveying Practice of Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Building Information Modelling, in the global construction context of the new millennium, has grown into a new advanced paradigm where it is increasingly, universally recognized as a new buzzword. BIM has a great ... -
A Study on the Practicability of Expedited Arbitration on the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)Arbitration procedure was originated as the most efficient ADR method as it was fast track in resolving disputes and no legal formalities involved. But was then criticized even internationally as being a foundation ...