Browsing 2022 IRC Abstracts by Title
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Parasite Profile and Trends in Parasite Composition in Yellow-Billed Babblers (Turdoides affinis taprobanus) in Low Land Wet Zone, Sri Lanka
(2022)The study's primary objectives were to characterize the parasitic spectrum in Yellow-billed Babblers and investigate trends in parasitism in individuals from different habitat types, flock sizes, and according to the ... -
Physical Activity and Associated Factors on Work-Related Stress of Bank Officers in a Government Bank in Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2022-09-29)Stress is the feeling of being overwhelmed or being unable to cope with mental, and emotional pressure. Employment in a bank can be stressful due to increased screen time, feeling of confinement and uniformity during ... -
Physico-chemical and Microbial Analysis of Morinda Citrifolia (Noni/ Indian Mulberry) Fruit Extract
(2022)Indian Noni or Indian Mulberry is the common name for Morinda citrifolia, a tropical fruit that is one of the most important traditional medicinal plants used in folk remedies for its broad range of therapeutic and ... -
Potential of Architecture on Therapeutic Educational Spaces for School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Sri Lanka
(2022-09)Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition known by deficiencies in social communication and the expression of repetitive or/and unusual behaviours. The prevalence of ASD today ... -
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome and Women Criminality: Applicability of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome as a Criminal Defence in the Sri Lankan Context
(2022-09-29)Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a group of psychological and physical symptoms experienced by reproductive-aged women before their menstruation. Its aetiology is unknown and the prevalence is varying from woman to woman. ... -
Predicting the Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Patients based on Machine Learning and Wearable Sensors: A Review
(2022-09-29)Freezing of Gait (FoG) is a common incapacitating complication in Parkinson’s patients, which will temporarily hinder the forward progression and will prevent them from re-initiating their normal gait. This can lead to ... -
Prediction of Newborn Anthropometric Parameters using Maternal Anthropometry at Tertiary Care Maternity Hospital in Galle District, Sri Lanka
(2022-09-29)The state of maternal nutrition, denoted by maternal anthropometric parameters, is found to play a pivotal role in determining new-born anthropometric parameters. This study was conducted to predict new-born anthropometric ... -
A Preliminary Study Conducted on a Traditional Formulation used for the Treatment of Dengue
(2022)Currently, around the globe, there are no effective drugs for the treatment of acute dengue infection. Even though a vaccine was licensed recently, it was found to have limited efficacy. Scientists are currently seeking ... -
Preparation and Characterization of Starch – Cellulose Biodegradable Polymer Composites for Property Enhancement
(2022)Recently, the production of natural biodegradable polymer composites using renewable sources has become an important research area. These biopolymer composites possess enhanced properties than biopolymers. In this study, ... -
Presence of Collagen X in the Dentine of the Developing Tooth
(2022)In physiological conditions, collagen X is mainly found at the hypertrophic cartilage. Hypertrophic chondrocytes transiently produce collagen X as their major extracellular product. This is shortly followed by the ... -
Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Painkiller Self-Medication among Students Undergoing Higher Education in Western Province, Sri Lanka
(2022)Self-medication (SM) is an emerging practice commonly used for pain management among higher education students. However, unreliable self-medication may lead to severe complications. Therefore, this study aims to assess ... -
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Injuries among Dancing Undergraduates in the Faculty of Dancing and Drama, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2022)Dancing includes repetitive movements involving numerous joints in the body, which may cause musculoskeletal ailments. Physical health issues among dancers have not been studied in Sri Lanka. Therefore, this study is ... -
Prevalence of Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus and its Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern in Patients on Haemodialysis at Haemodialysis Unit, Teaching Hospital Jaffna
(2022)Staphylococcus aureus causes the most prevalent bacterial infections in haemodialysis patients. Compared to healthy controls, patients undergoing chronic haemodialysis have an increased risk of Staphylococcus aureus nasal ...