Browsing 2020 IRC Articles by Title
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Developing Strategies to Improve the Performance of the Resilient Supply Chain (RSC) to Rise Back from Post Covid-19
(2020)The outbreak of the Covid-19 has revealed the vulnerability of the current supply chains; therefore, many researchers have indicated that supply chains have higher risks than their supply chain managers realize. The outbreak ... -
Development of a herbal soap using selected medicinal plants and evaluation of its antimicrobial activity
(2020)Abstract: Soaps are used as a modality for topical application of medicinal plants used in the treatment of skin infections. In herbal soaps, natural bioactive constituents with a variety of therapeutic activities ... -
Development of a Performance Measurement Framework on Bus Transport Reliability at Bus Stops
(2020)The purpose of this study is to develop a performance measurement framework for measuring bus transport reliability at bus stops. For this, time keepers’ records at bus stop level have been collected. They consist of ... -
Development of a Robust Dynamic Damage Control Simulator
(2020)The art of ‘Damage Control’ has been part of a seafarer’s professional expertise for time immemorial. The utility of effective damage control as well as the disastrous consequences of lack of it, in modern Naval combat, ... -
Development of a Semi-Automated Device to Lift and Transfer Bedridden Patients
(2020)Transferring bedridden patients from one flat surface to another, i.e. from a bed to a stretcher or laboratory/theater bed, is one of crucial activities carried out in healthcare facilities. It is a physically challenging ... -
Development of Automated Aquatic Taxi for Sri Lanka using Kansei Engineering Concept
(2020)Abstract: Transport is essential because it allows for contact, trade, and other types of people-to-people exchange. Transport plays a crucial role in economic development and civilization. When it comes to ... -
Development of Neem Oil and Virgin Coconut Oil Based Cream Formulations with Methanolic Extract of Leucas zeylanica and Ophiorrhiza mungos leaves
(2020)Abstract: Ultraviolet radiations (UV) cause numerous skin diseases when exposed in excess. Ophiorrhiza mungos (OM) and Leucas zeylanica (LZ) have identified as plants with high Sun Protection Factor (SPF) values. Neem ... -
Diabetes Prediction System using Machine Learning
(2020)Abstract: Diabetes is a deadly chronic disease which affects entire body system harmfully. Millions of people are affected by this disease and a considerable number of patients die every year because of its side effects. ... -
Dietary Adherence With Guideline Recommendations In Patients Undergoing Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
(2020)Abstract:- Dietary nutrient intake plays a dominant role in maintaining proper nutritional status in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) patients. Adhering to multiple dietary restrictions imposed on CAPD ... -
Discourse Process and Discursive Practices in th
(2020)Abstract: The discourse on profession of quantity surveying exhibits a multi-dimensional role in the construction industry. The defined vital role entails the significance of mounting the scope in contrary to the ... -
Discourse Process and Discursive Practices in the Profession of Quantity Surveying in Sri Lanka
(2020-10)The discourse on profession of quantity surveying exhibits a multi-dimensional role in the construction industry. The defined vital role entails the significance of mounting the scope in contrary to the traditional ... -
Disease Identification in Leafy Vegetables Using Transfer Learning
(2020)Abstract: Plants are the major source which gives foods for human to survive. In developing countries like SriLanka agriculture plays a major role in the economic success of people live there and as well as for the ... -
Does learning environment differ in BSc. Nursing degree programmes in Sri Lankan state universities?
(2020)Abstract. The optimum learning environment of the degree programme provides better indication of its quality. Therefore, the objective of the study is to assess the learning environment of BSc. Nursing degree programmes ... -
Domain-Based Similarity Calculation Method for Calculating Document Similarity
(2020)Abstract: Document similarity is important in different areas dealing with textual data such as knowledge management, information extraction, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence. Several methods ... -
The Drift of Ancient Kingdoms in the Post-Polonnaruwa Period: A Critical View of the Causes of Decline of Sinhala Kingdom
(2020)The Sinhalese monarchy has its origins in the settlement of North-Indian Aryan immigrants to the island of Sri Lanka. According to historical records, the first Sinhalese kingdom was established by King Vijaya in the valley ... -
The Drivers of Islamist Extremism in Sri Lanka
(2020)The vicious cycle of violent extremism based on religious and ethnic lines which continuous to plague the world as one of the greatest threats to global security has gained renewed momentum in recent times. The current ... -
E-commerce model for Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs
(2020)Abstract: According to WHO there are around 280 million people who are visually impaired and out of them 246 million are low vision people and 82% are all blind as well as most of them are women. These people getting ... -
E-commerce Personalization for Local Music Instruments Market in Sri Lanka
(2020)The internet is the most important part of all the people who are living around the world because they can search anything through the internet, and it gives many kinds of conveniences to human lives. Ecommerce web ... -
E-Performance Management Process for Athletics in Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract: Automated systems indeed have become indispensable in our daily lives. More varieties are introduced into Automated systems second by second and existing applications are being enhanced and broadened. Due ... -
Economic Effects of War on a Country: An Overlook of Sri Lankan Economy During the Period of Civil War
(2020)Sri Lanka is a country that faced a war for three decades. Both the extremists and armed forces faced major losses including thousands of lives. Expenses for recruiting and maintaining a large military and the purchase of ...