Browsing 2013 IRC Articles by Issue Date
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An analysis of problems relating to leadership skills and positive attitudes among undergraduates in Sri Lanka: security concerns
(2013)The large majority of students who enter the university system are equipped only with theoretical knowledge of the subjects they intend to pursue further. Their lack of leadership qualities and positive attitudes has often ... -
Geo information for agriculture sector in Sri Lanka
(2013)Sri Lanka is predominantly considered as agriculture based country with one third (32.9% in 2011) of the labour force working in the agriculture sector with the usage of little less than half of total available land for ... -
Effective use of tour guiding in countering Tamil Diaspora: an open source response to LTTE sympathizers
(2013)Nations in the modernity are more towards the use of the efficacious tool of ‘strategic communication’ on achieving their propaganda goals. ‘Public diplomacy’ is a part of strategic communication which is an alternative ... -
Assessment of aerodynamic behaviour of the NACA 64A212 airfoil on the context of computational fluid dynamics
(2013)A comprehensive understanding of an aircraft�s fluid and flight dynamics cannot be understated from both an engineering and aircraft handling perspective. In this context, availability of such descriptive information, ... -
Post-conflict Sri Lanka: nation building and impediments to reconciliation and sustainable peace and security
(2013)This paper briefly reflects on the concept and operational strategies for a reconciliation process of Sri Lanka. -
Design and construction of high spreed ,hard chine planning hull
(2013)With the development of the tourism in the country, there will be potential demand for water sports and leisure boating industry as in Maldives Island and other developed countries. Export development board and other related ... -
Factors associated with anaemia during pregnancy in a semi urban area Dehiwala Mount Lavinia: a case-control study
(2013)Sri Lanka is much ahead in many health indicators when compared with other developing countries. However, this is not so with regard to indicators on nutrition, and the determinants are not only health but also economic, ... -
An analysis of the jurisdiction, duties and powers of an industrial arbitrator in Sri Lanka
(2013)The Industrial Disputes Act has been enacted to achieve industrial peace through maintenance of harmonious industrial relations. Industrial peace becomes increasingly important inter alia to attract investors and to provide ... -
A comparative analysis on protecting women's rights in conflict situations: Sri Lanka and Rwanda
(2013)Rwandese experience on mass-scale violations of women's human rights in the conflict shook world'ss conscience. The final outcome of the grave violations of women's human rights resulted in the development of international ... -
University education -then and now
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Converting Sri Lanka into a commercial hub in Asia:an assessment of postwar progress with insights to the way forward
(2013)The Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) has embarked on a development agenda based on the Mahinda Chintanaya with the objective of converting the country to a Naval, Aviation, Commercial, Energy and Knowledge hub in Asia. In ... -
A study on the anti-inflammatory effect of a novel preparation, Sudarshana Syrup (SS) in Wistar rats
(2013)This study investigated the anti-inflammatory potential of the Sudarshana syrup (SS) in Wistar rats after oral administration (6.5ml / kg). This was done using the carrageenan-induced paw edema method (acute inflammatory ... -
The impact of the grievance management on perceived job performance of employees in garment industry in Sri Lanka
(2013)An effective grievance management procedure is essential for enhanced employees work performance and organizational productivity. Grievance administration is important machinery which enables organizations or companies to ... -
Regional organizations in the Indian Ocean region:possibilities of collaboration between IOMAC and IOR-ARC
(2013)In antiquity, Sri Lanka acted as a fulcrum in the maritime trade routes linking East Asia with Africa and Europe. At present, in addition to playing the role of a trans-shipment hub linking India with the world, Sri Lanka ... -
Impact of energy cost on foreign direct investments in Sri Lanka
(2013)Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) play a key role in the development process of a country. To attract potential FDI, Energy cost is a highly competitive determinant among the developing countries. This research study analyzed ... -
Children in criminal justice: a critical review of the contemporary penal laws in Sri Lanka
(2013)Today's children are the future of any society. If there is no proper protection and guidance for children today, the future of the country will be in dark. Therefore, it is the obligation of every generation to bring up ... -
Adoption of agronomic practices by smallholder rice farmers in Ampara district
(2013)Sri Lanka's staple food rice is cultivated all over the country. In most part of Sri Lanka rice is grown on small holdings. Ampara district is one of the major rice producing districts in the country. The total production ... -
Preliminary phytochemical screening of different extracts of whole plant of Enicostemma littorale Blume
(2013)Enicostemma littorale Blume(Gentianaceae family), which is commonly known as Mamajaka (Sanskrit),Vellarugu (Tamil) and Indian gentian (English). E. littorale isa perennial herb which grows in coastal areas of Northern and ...