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Effort Estimation in Agile Software Development: An Empirical Study in the Sri Lankan Context
(2021)In responding to the dynamic business environments, most software development organizations have shifted towards the practice of agile methodologies, due to their capability in undertaking change in requirements. ... -
Environmental Damage Caused by Shipwrecks in Sri Lanka: A Legal Analysis
(2021)Sri Lanka which is geographically located at the centre of international shipping lanes has had to frequently deal with shipwrecks. The X-Press Pearl shipwreck can be identified as an irreversible damage caused ... -
ETU Management and Patient Tracking System
(2021)The Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU) in Sri Lankan Hospitals runs based on paper- based manual process and results in delays in delivering patient reports, losing them and delay in the treatments. In addition, due to the ... -
Evaluation of Performance Characteristics of an In-house Glucose Reagent Compared to Analyzer Specific Commercial Glucose Reagent
(2021)Blood glucose level is the most frequently analyzed parameter in a routine clinical laboratory in order to assess diabetes mellitus. Currently, commercial reagent kits with high costs are used for this test. However, ... -
An Experimental Study on Computer-Based Virtual Classroom Learning, and Its Impact on Student Performance Based on Sri Lankan University Students
(2021)Virtual Reality (VR)-based platforms have the potential to bridge the existing gap between educationalists and students. Computer-based simulators have the ability of Virtual Reality (VR), and it has a potential to ... -
Explanatory Models of Cancer among Sri Lankans: An Interim Analysis
(2021)Current research shows that health-related beliefs are important in predicting adherence to treatment, the psychological impact of the condition, and the subsequent quality of life. The personal etiological framework of ... -
Exploration on Principles of Uniformity, Impartiality and Relevancy Based on the Applicability of Law of Evidence within the Process of Administration of Justice in Sri Lanka
(2021)The system of administration of justice in Sri Lanka remains deeply problematic due to the complexity of issues which arise through the limited incorporation of the principles of uniformity, impartiality and relevance based ... -
Exploratory Study in Conceptualizing Individual Work Performance (IWP) Construct in Three Different Industries in Sri Lanka
(2021-12-17)This research attempts to explore the conception of Individual Work Performance (IWP) construct among construction, IT, and manufacturing industries in Sri Lanka. Focus group discussions using 50 respondents, 5 ... -
Factors Affecting on Shifting from Current Cultivation to Hot Pepper Cultivation along with Contract Farming Practices: A Case Study in Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka
(2021-12-20)Even though Capsicum Chinese (Hot Pepper) has been recognized as a profitable crop for contract farming in all over the world, Sri Lanka has not yet recognized its economic value and this sector remains unexplored ... -
Factors Associated with Early Post-Partum Haemorrhage among Mothers during Postpartum Period at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2021)Early Post-Partum Hemorrhage (early PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, where nearly one-quarter of all maternal deaths in most low-income countries. The study aimed to assess the factors associated ... -
Factors Causing Less Student-Teacher Interaction in Virtual Classrooms and Video Conferencing in Distance Learning: A Review
(2021)As the Covid-19 epidemic forced people to stay in their homes, the field of education faced a major problem of conducting classes according to the same educational style. Although distance learning provided the ... -
Fault Detection of Mechanical Components using Machine Vision
(2021)In this paper, an automated system isolates defective bolts from conveyor belts to increase the efficiency and accuracy of detection compared to manual labor. This system consists of a conveyor system, a Raspberry pi ... -
Feasible Solution to Manage Donations Intended for Community Service Responsibility (CSR) Projects
(2021)The motive of this mobile application is to donate money and funds to trusted CSR projects. Searching for a trusted CSR project is the main problem that decreases the interest of the donors and prevents people from making ... -
Finding the Best Feature Selection Method for Dengue Diagnosis Predictions
(2021)Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease that has dramatically increased around the world in recent years. The spread of Dengue depends on the tropics, rainfall, temperature, relative humidity and unplanned ... -
Flexible Working Arrangements and Job Satisfaction of Public Sector Employees with Reference to Post COVID- 19 Situation in Sri Lanka
(2021-12-17)Due to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 2019) Pandemic, Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs) have become a timely need. The emergence of the constructs of FWAs (Part time work, Work sharing, Flextime, Compressed ... -
For Reincarnation: An Analysis of the Application of the Polluter Pays Principle for Environmental Restoration in Sri Lanka
(2021)In May 2021, the Singaporean container ship ‘MV Xpress Pearl’ en route from India to Singapore caught fire and drowned in the sea around 9.5 nautical miles Northwest of Colombo with 1486 containers ... -
Framework for Aviation Safety Cost Optimization through Risk Mitigation Tolerance Analysis
(2021)The aviation industry depicts itself to be one of the topmost safety-conscious industries where thorough emphasis is focused on safety management systems as a toolbox for hazard identification and risk mitigation. The ... -
Freedom of Expression in Cyber Space: Protecting Right to Privacy and Public Security in Sri Lanka
(2021)Cyber space has become the most prevalent medium to express ideas in this digital age. Freedom of expression is guaranteed and secured under the Sri Lankan Constitution as a fundamental right. Right to privacy and ... -
Fuelling the Start-ups : Nexus of Crowdfunding Awareness, Parental Influence, and Internet Familiarity on Start-up Intention
(2021-12-17)Lack of initial capital has long been reported as a prominent barrier for blooming entrepreneurial start-ups. Contrary to that, crowdfunding is treated as a “magic hand” for solving numerous financial demands of netizens. ... -
Gender-wise Variation in the Delivered Radiation Dose during Common X-ray Procedures. A Preliminary Study
(2021)The increased radiosensitivity in women compared to men is a greater concern in diagnostic radiology, which uses ionization radiation for the purpose of diagnosis. However, radiation protection authorities, such as the ...