Browsing 2022 IRC Abstracts by Title
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In vitro Bioactivity of Methanol Extracts of Elaeocarpus serratus Leaves and Fruit
(2022)Plants are getting significant attention globally and the worldwide annual market for herbal products is ~USD 60 billion. Elaeocarpus serratus which is an underutilized fruit crop in Sri Lanka was selected for scientific ... -
In-Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Crude Organic Extracts of Selected Pteridophytes Found in Sri Lanka
(2022)Antibiotic resistance is a global health concern that ultimately results in resistant bacterial strains against common antibiotics. Therefore, it is an urgent need to discover novel antibiotics of natural origin. ... -
In-Vitro Evaluation of Gastroprotective Activity and Phytochemical Screening of the Aqueous Leaf Extract of Cyclea peltate
(2022)Cyclea peltata (Kahipiththan in Sinhala) (C. peltata) is a climbing shrub that belongs to the family Menispermaceae. When the leaf extract is mixed with water, it forms an edible gel that is consumed to treat gastrointestinal ... -
An In-Vitro Evaluation of Photoprotective Potential of Leaf Extracts of Atalantia Ceylanica, Hibiscus Furcatus and Formulated Herbal Sunscreen Gel
(2022)Higher exposure to solar radiation may cause skin diseases due to the harmful effects of sunburn. Sunscreen is one of best methods to prevent solar-induced skin cancers and sunburns. Sunscreens consist of natural ... -
Indigenously Designed Addressable Bilge Alarm System for Naval Vessels
(2022-09-29)The primary purpose of an Addressable Bilge Alarm Panel is to provide an early warning of the bilge level of a vessel so that the personnel, equipment and valuable resources can be protected and action can be taken to ... -
Individual and Combined Antioxidant Activities of Desmodium triflorum Linn. and Pogostemon heyneanus Benth.
(2022)Desmodium triflorum Linn. and Pogostemon heyneanus Benth. are medicinal plants in Sri Lanka. This investigation was conducted to determine the individual and combined antioxidant activities of D. triflorum whole plant ... -
The Influence of Aerodynamic Drag in the Flight Phase of Long Jump Performance
(2022-09-29)Three different air dynamics are employed when performing the long jump and each has a different impact on performance. In a variety of sporting events, aerodynamic forces have a considerable impact on strategy and ... -
Insecticide Susceptibility of Aedes aegypti in CMC Area for a Commonly used IRS Agent, Lambda Cyhalothrin
(2022)Being a predominantly abundant area for primary vector of dengue, Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has often exposed to chemical vector control strategies in successive periods of outbreaks to control Aedes aegypti density ... -
Integrating Mindfulness Based Techniques into Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): A Case Description
(2022-09-29)Sam was a patient admitted to the psychiatry department of a tertiary care hospital due to the worsening of his OCD symptoms. He had been to many psychiatrists and psychotherapists for close to six years. His OCD symptoms ... -
Intelligent Battery Control Mechanism for Electric Bicycle
(2022-09-29)Transportation is a basic requirement of humans. Currently, fossil fuels are the main source used in automobiles, and the trend is moving towards electric vehicles, which is more environmentally friendly. Battery ... -
Investigating the Potential of Using an Alternative Finishing Material for CounterTop Construction as a Cost-Effective Solution
(2022-09)Current economic situation, material price hike and shortage of materials have directly and indirectly caused an unprecedented price increment in finishing materials and total cost of construction, ... -
Investigating the Potential of Utilizing Simulation Studies to Identify UHI Mitigatory Strategies in Proposed Cities
(2022-09)Rapid development of urban areas catalysed the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas. This led to the demand for more dwelling places. Urbanisation and industrialisation caused the replacement ... -
Investigating the Thermal Comfort and Well-Being of Differently Abled War Veterans’ Housing in Sri Lanka
(2022-09)Wellbeing in the indoor built environment has become a crucial research topic in relation to thermal comfort which helps to improve sustainable built environments. Thus, thermal comfort requirements for humans ... -
Investigation of Cardiovascular Disease Risk among Patients Attending the Medical Clinic of University Hospital KDU, Using Lipid Indices and ASCVD Risk Calculator
(2022)Accurate risk assessment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) plays a pivotal role in preventing coronary heart disease, stroke, etc. which could be life threatening. This study aimed at investigating the correlation of ... -
An Investigation of the Resource Finding Issues in Highway Construction Projects in Sri Lanka with Covid-19 Pandemic Situation
(2022-09)The construction resources are essential for the functioning of construction projects consistently up to their finishing stage. In this regard, construction resource planning and management are compulsory to ...