Browsing 2022 IRC Abstracts by Title
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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 ... -
The Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dental Professional in National Dental Hospital, Colombo and Institute of Oral Health, Maharagama
(2022)It is considered that work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) are one of the major occupational health hazards that dental professionals have unveiled. Although dentistry is a high-risk profession for the development ... -
Preventive Measures for Fire Accidents in Apartment Buildings in Sri Lanka
(2022-09)Owing to the significant increase in population, the lands have become scarce. Therefore, the prices of land also have increased. To address this issue, people tend to buy apartments instead of individual land ... -
Private Motor Coach Management System
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Probation as a Sentencing Method in Criminal Justice Administration in Sri Lanka: A Critique
(2022-09-29)In the field of criminal justice, probation means a sentence whereby a convict is released from confinement but is still under Court supervision. The development of community sentences reflects the search for non-prison ... -
Professional and Social Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic among Physiotherapists Working in the State Hospitals in the Western Province of Sri Lanka
(2022)Introduction: COVID-19 rapidly overwhelmed the entire world and challenged healthcare professionals globally. Physiotherapy is one of the main professions affected by it. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was ... -
Protein-Ligand Docking for Atherosclerosis to Uncover Phytochemicals as Therapeutic Exercise
(2022)Atherosclerosis is one of the primary reasons of the global leading cause of death, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and stroke, the world’s second cause of mortality. It is an advancing disease with lipid and fibre ... -
Public Bus Tracking System for Sri Lanka
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Public Procurement Procedures and Project Implementation for the Digital Age: A Sri Lankan Perspective
(2022-09-29)Procurement of Information Systems (IS) is a complex process since it could range from off-the-shelf standard products to highly customised systems. The dynamic nature and rapid development in the IS sector often make ...