2021 IRC Articles: Recent submissions
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Building a Virtual Military Force for National Security, Stability and Development of Sri Lanka
(2021)The aim of this research paper is to explore the novel interpretations for building a Virtual Military Force for National Security, Stability and Development of Sri Lanka. The Virtual Arms Room, as a battle learning ... -
Countering Terrorism: Striking a Balance Between National Security and Human Rights
(2021)Domestic, as well as international audience, criticizes the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The provisions of PTA are regarded as discriminatory, breaching human rights law as well as fundamental rights. However, the ... -
Mawanella in the Balance: Roots of Indoctrination of Muslim Youth: Preliminary Results of a Field Study
(2021)This presentation covers the preliminary results of a qualitative field study in Mawanella in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday suicide bombings in Sri Lanka. The Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Easter ... -
The Taiwan Issue: Exploring the Possible Standoff between QUAD and China
(2021)This paper aims to explore the stance of the present governments in each member nation that is part of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) if China invades Taiwan in the near future. However, the author wishes ... -
Civil Military Interdependency to Counter Terrorism: A Case Study of Sri Lanka
(2021)Terrorism has become a major threat to many countries worldwide and has made it difficult to maintain world peace whereas some countries find it difficult to manage due to the destructive terrorist activities of various ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Relationship between Unexplained Infertility and Sedentary Lifestyle among Women in the Urban City of Colombo; Infertile Female vs. Fertile Female
(2021)Infertility is defined as the absence of conception after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse. The objective of this study was to identify the relationship between unexplained infertility and sedentary lifestyle ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Metformin Hydrochloride Brands Available in Sri Lanka
(2021)Metformin, being noteworthy, is used in the management of Type 2 Diabetes. It is available in different brands in Sri Lanka. Several studies have shown that different brands of the drug varied qualities, which could ... -
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 ... -
Medication Practices in the Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections among Undergraduates of University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
(2021)Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are one of the most commonly encountered diseases in both paediatric and adult populations and they represent a significant cause of antibiotic abuse which contributes to ... -
The Correlation between Incidence of Falls and Quadriceps Muscle Strength among Patients with COPD from Two Selected Government Hospitals in Colombo District
(2021)Skeletal muscle dysfunction is one of the extrapulmonary manifestations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Quadriceps muscle strength plays an important role in maintaining the postural ... -
Relationship between Craniovertebral Angle with the Long-Term Usage of Electronic Devices among Undergraduates of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
(2021)Long term usage of electronic devices among undergraduates have become a growing problem all around the world. Prolong usage of these devices can result in malalignment of the normal posture. Forward head posture (FHP) ... -
The Relationship between Early Physiotherapy Intervention and Shoulder Joint Mobility among Breast Cancer Survivors in Sri Lanka
(2021)Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, including Sri Lanka. Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM) is the standard surgical management when the breast conservation is not considered as an option. ... -
Legal Spotlight for Resilience of COVID-19: Public Nuisance in Workplaces
(2021)The COVID-19 pandemic has already created reflective dreadful effects in each country diversely. Governments have taken strict measures to lessen the shocking consequences of the outbreak and with the ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Medical Negligence Compensation in Sri Lanka for the Protection of Patients
(2021)Sri Lanka provides free health service to all the persons in the country through establishing and maintaining nearly five hundred government hospitals in every province and district. Sri Lanka ... -
Child-Friendly Justice and the Best Interest of the Child: A Comparative Analysis of Sri Lanka, India, and International Standards
(2021)A child is generally regarded as a person below the age of eighteen years. Even though some diversions can be found from this general concept in special instances, it is an undoubtedly accepted principle ... -
A Comparative Literature Review of the Contribution of Transgender Rights in the Legal Context of India and Sri Lanka
(2021)Discrimination against any condition that a person acquires on their birth goes beyond the criteria of equality. The society has long created different social conditions for these two parties ... -
The Need of Blockchain Law in a Cryptocurrency-Based Future: Potential and Possibility of a Purely Blockchain Entity
(2021)Blockchain technology first surfaced before ten years ago and it has been the only gaining traction emerged for the last two to three years. Therefore, it is much needed to focus the attention of the governments ... -
Apps: Driven Uncertainty of Welfare of Gig Workers
(2021)Most of the people have had to reluctantly engage in the gig economy through apps upended because of either the unemployment or layoff from their full-time jobs in the new normal. On the other hand, ...