2020 IRC Articles: Recent submissions
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Knowledge On Usage Of Thyroxin Tablet Among Primary Hypothyroidism Patients Attending Endocrinology Clinic At Teaching Hospital Jaffna
(2020)Abstract: Hypothyroidism is a common condition in Sri Lanka as it is world-wide. Most of the people were getting treatment for hypothyroidism in Jaffna. By having good knowledge on usage of thyroxin medicine, can be ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge Regarding Weight Management Through Lifestyle Modification Among Overweight And Obese Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
(2020)Diabetes mellitus is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with an estimated 80% of the affected population living in developing countries like Sri Lanka (Hu, 2011). Prevalence of diabetes in Sri Lanka, ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge and practice of pre-hospital care after a road traffic injury among three-wheel drivers and associated factors in selected police areas in Colombo district.
(2020)Abstract- Globally, the number of road traffic deaths remains unacceptably high. However, effective pre-hospital services can minimize many crash consequences. Usually, basic pre-hospital care is delivered by a lay first ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices On Antibiotic Therapy Among Parents Of Children Admitted To A Specialized Children’s Hospital In Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract:- Antibiotics are used to prevent and treat bacterial infections. It is mostly prescribed for sick children globally than for adults. Antibiotic resistance is a critical global health issue. Over-prescription ... -
Expectations Of Patients Who Underwent Chemotherapy For Breast Cancers In Apeksha Hospital Maharagama
(2020)Abstract:-Breast cancer is the most common cancer among females all around the world and in Sri Lanka. Patients receiving chemotherapy have reported several side effects and can affect for health status of patients ... -
Parental Feeding Styles Of Preschoolers In A Semi-Urban Setting In Kurunegala District
(2020)Abstract: Parental feeding style influences the nutritional status, growth, development, health and survival of preschool children. The objective of this study was to describe the parental feeding styles in selected ... -
Comparative in vitro bioequivalence evaluation of atenolol tablets available in Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract: The availability of multiple brands for a single drug places health professionals and patients in a dilemma of drug substitution. Hence, evaluating bioequivalence of different brands compared to respective ... -
Knowledge and Awareness regarding Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection and vaccination among adolescents aged 14 – 16 years in selected mixed Government Schools in Kesbewa Educational Division, Sri Lanka.
(2020)Abstract:-Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection worldwide. It causes cervical cancer which is the second most common cancer type among Sri Lankan women. HPV vaccine has been ... -
Effectiveness of an awareness programme on burn prevention and first aid among grade 10 students of type 1 and 2 schools in Kesbewa Divisional area, Piliyandala educational zone, Colombo District, Sri Lanka
(202)Abstract - Burns are one of the most common household injuries, especially among children. Burn education is a must for reduce the levels of morbidity and mortality rate due to burns. This study was based on one group ... -
Knowledge And Attitude Regarding Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting And Associated Factors Among State Pharmacist In Northern Province, Srilanka
(2020)Abstract – Adverse drug reaction (ADR) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Reporting of ADRs is considered to be an important step to achieve a safe drug use. Reporting of ADR becomes a part of ... -
The association between physical activities and overweight/obesity among adolescent girls in three provincial girls’ schools in Piliyandala Educational Zone, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
(2020)Abstract:-Obesity/overweight in adolescents have declared as a risk for noncommunicable diseases in late life. The level of physical activity is considered a useful determinant in assessing the risk of overweight/obesity. ... -
Prevalence And Association Of Overweight With Major Non- Communicable Diseases Among Elderly People Living In Kesbewa Secretariat Division, Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract:-Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) have become a major global health problem. Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases are considered as major NCDs. Those conditions ... -
Association of socio demographic and educational factors on knowledge and attitudes on the role of community pharmacist in healthcare system among the science students of University of Jaffna
(2020)Abstract – Community pharmacists are expanding their services from dispensing practice to various health services to the public. Understanding their role in healthcare system is essential to get their satisfactory ... -
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 ... -
A Study on Conflict Management Styles for Decision Making in Sri Lankan Construction Projects
(2020)Abstract: Traditional project managers believe that the conflicts among project stakeholders are a threat to project deliverables. This is because the traditional project managers believe that the conflicts may bring ... -
The Indo-Pacific: An Examination of Regional Instruments for Improved Coordination
(2020)The Indo-Pacific has become the focal point of discussion among strategists in the 21st century, which is evident from the implementation of different instruments such as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and the ... -
Prospects of Improving Civil-Military Integration to Address Maritime Drug Trafficking in Sri Lanka
(2020)Centrality of its location in east west sea lanes has placed Sri Lanka in both advantageous and disadvantageous positions in the context of national security. Though Sri Lanka does not have an immediate threat for ... -
Pedestrian Movement Tracking and Tracing in Public Space
(2020)Abstract: Population increase in the Urban areas made crowd management a hot topic today. Pedestrian decision making and movement patterns are critical in a variety of application domains. Mass event planning, ...