Browsing 2018 IRC Articles by Title
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Correlates of Heat Stress in CKD-Affected Regions of Sri Lanka
(2018)‘The potential associations between kidney function parameters derived from urinalysis and symptoms of heat stress among Sri Lanka agricultural workers were examined. Participants in four villages (n=261) covering high- ... -
Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremist Propaganda in Sri Lanka Through Strategic Communication
(2018)Radicalization and violent extremism driven by religious, racial and ethnic supremacist ideology has become the new face of the ever-evolving landscape of terrorism. Gone are the days when only a military approach with ... -
Critical Review of Literature on Giving Corrective Feedback in Tesol Sessions
(2018)Giving corrective feedback in classes has widely been discussed in Second Language Acquisition focusing on the requirement of the feedback and the types of feedback based on the time and the purpose of providing them. The ... -
Current Respiratory Physiotherapy Practices among Physiotherapists for Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) in Sri Lanka
(2018)Several respiratory physiotherapy techniques such as deep breathing exercises, positive expiratory pressure (PEP) exercises and incentive spirometry are practiced worldwide by patients undergoing coronary artery bypass ... -
Current Trends in Medical Education
(2018)Health professions education is a dynamic process which should response positively to cater the changing needs of the healthcare and the expectations for the public. On the other hand, it should evolve with growing ... -
Cyber Security in the Modern World: an Analysis of Cyber Security and Legal Framework in Three Asian Countries
(2018)The advent of information technology has resulted in advanced but virtual or cyber security threats, which decree that all nation states must safeguard their virtual boundaries and information with the same fervour as their ... -
Cytotoxic Effect of Peel and Pericarp of Sri Lankan Pomegranate Fruit “Delum” (Punica granatum L.) and Comparison of Different Extraction Methods
(2018)Phytochemicals of fruits and vegetables have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative properties. In Sri Lanka, parts of the native Pomegranate tree, “Delum” (fruit, barks and leaves) are used in ayurvedic ... -
Data Handling And Maintaining Data Consistency In Scalable Replicated Micro-services
(2018)Monolithic Architecture helps to develop server-side enterprise applications. But, it views as a “big ball of mud”. That indicates monolithic architecture has many drawbacks. Introduction of cloud based microservice ... -
Data Security System for Chat Applications Using Cryptography, Steganography and Image Processing
(2018)The privacy plays a major role in the personal life. Due to the vast development in communication technology, people have the privilege to perform various operations seamlessly in their day to day life. But at the same ... -
Declining Renal Functions among Fishing and Sugarcane Farming Communities: Implications on Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDU) in Sri Lanka
(2018)Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) also named as Chronic Interstitial Nephritis in Agricultural Communities (CINAC) is a rapidly growing public health concern in Sri Lanka (SL). Heat stress and ... -
A Descriptive Study on Consent Taking for Surgeries– An Operating Theatre Experience
(2018)Consent is a vital requirement for surgeries. Surgeries done without consent would be considered to be causing hurt or grievous hurt under local law. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over 3 months in ... -
Design a Coaching Model to Enhance Track and Field Performance
(2018)Training periodization has long been used by athletes and coaches in an attempt to maximize fitness gains and physical performance. The purpose of this research was to design a coaching model to improve track and field ... -
Design and Construction of a Low-Cost Raman Microscope for Identification of Chemical Compounds
(2018)The design, construction and operation of a low-cost Raman microscope is presented. The apparatus can be configured to function in both backs cattering and transmission modes with minimal effort. A laser excitation ... -
Design and Development of a Flying Object for Inspection and Cleaning of Distribution Power Lines in Sri Lanka
(2018)Inspection, detection and cleaning are essential for the maintenance of distribution power lines (DPL). Developed countries use unmanned automated vehicles (UAVs) for this purpose. Helicopter usage is efficient but costly ... -
Determinants of Moonlighting of Teaching Professionals in Sri Lanka
(2018)Moonlighting; holding two or more jobs by one individual has become a key feature in the current labour market in Sri Lanka. The majority of professionals moonlight due to financial motives, heterogeneity motives, flexibility ... -
Determination of the Association of BMI and WC with HbA1c Level of Patients Diagnosed as Type 2 DM, Who Attended to Clinics at NDC, Sri Lanka, 2017
(2018)The incidence of DM has dramatically increased within the past few decades. It has become a personal, national and global problem which affected on individuals clinically as well as financially, while having an effect ... -
Developing Life Coping Skills Among Amputated Elderly War Veterans/Differently - Abled War Heroes: a Review of Literature
(2018)The theoretical aspects related to life coping skills among disabled or differently able war heroes will be discussed in this paper. Literature review on the other hand will guide the researcher to develop a sustained ... -
Developing Multi Disciplinary Research for Diabetic Care: Lessons Learned
(2018)The prevalence of type 2 diabetes among adults is increasing worldwide. Multi-disciplinary research is becoming increasingly commonplace in diabetic research. In many healthcare systems globally, diabetic care is driven ... -
Development of a Budget Roof Fairing Using a CFD Analysis of Different Roof Fairing Shapes
(2018)Semi-trailer trucks are commonly used in Sri Lanka for long distance transportation. These trucks are subjected to an unfavourable high drag which makes a huge impact in fuel consumption. In order to reduce this drag, ...