Browsing 2023 IRC Abstracts by Title
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Estimation of Above Ground Biomass in Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Using Sentinel Images
(2023-09)This research aimed to explore the potential of remote sensing techniques in estimating Above Ground Biomass (AGB) values over the Sinharaja forest area in Sri Lanka. Sentinel 1&2 satellite images were used to extract AGB ... -
Estimation of Phenolic Content, Flavonoid Content, and Antioxidant Activities of Selected Fruits in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The aim of this study was to evaluate the Total Phenolic Content (TPC), Total Flavonoid Content (TFC), and in vitro antioxidant activity, of six underutilized fruits in Sri Lanka. The selected fruits are Elaeocarpus ... -
Estimation of probable maximum precipitation in the context of climate
(2023-09)Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) estimates are essential when designing hydraulic structures, especially since the risk of the failure of such structures are high. The impact on climate change with PMP has been crucial ... -
Evaluate the performance of Sri Lanka navy built brackish water reverse osmosis plants in chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology Impacted areas in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The epidemic of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has become a health catastrophe for over 3.6 million population in Sri Lanka. Though the etiology of CKDu is unknown, studies revealed the synergic effects ... -
Evaluating the Efficacy of School Sexual and Reproductive Health Education in Preventing Teenage Pregnancies: A Case Study of a Selected Health Area during the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2021
(2023-09)The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of School Sexual and Reproductive Health Education (SSRHE) in reducing teenage pregnancies in Egodauyana Medical Officer of Health, the area with the highest teenage pregnancy ... -
Evaluating the Energy Performance of Green Roofs and Their Potential for Reducing Building Energy Demands
(2023-09)The article aims to evaluate the energy performance of green roofs and explore their potential for reducing building energy demands. By examining existing research and case studies, it will analyze the key factors that ... -
Evaluating the Impact of Building Information Modeling on Optimizing Quality Management Processes in the Construction Industry
(2023-09)The construction industry can be considered as a critical sphere in the nation’s economic progress. However, due to an insufficient quality management procedure, this industry has been plagued by considerable problems, ... -
Evaluating Weather Warfare in Alternative Futures: A Game Changer in Future Power Rivalry
(2023-09)Weather warfare or in other words weather modi cation, nds its place in warfare history in the past and emerging technologies in the present context. During di erent eras of the world history amidst been challenged for ... -
Evaluation of a Cost-Effective Interior Flooring System Using Burnt Clay Brick for Residential Buildings
(2023-09)Price escalation of construction materials and the economic crisis faced by the construc tion industry call the attention of building related professionals to experiment with cost effective material inventions. This ... -
Evaluation of Excipient Properties of Starch Extracted from Dioscorea alata (Kahata Angala) grown in Sri Lanka and its Suitability in the Formulation of a Losartan Potassium Tablet
(2023-09)Starch is an essential excipient used in the manufacturing process of pharmaceuticals. This study aimed to evaluate the excipient properties of Dioscorea alata which is locally called Kahata Angala compared to commercially ... -
Evaluation of Native Rhizobia as Potential Candidates for Developing Biofertilizers for Improving Legume Cultivation in Dry Zone Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Biofertilizers are currently receiving much attention due to the adverse effects associated with conventional synthetic fertilizers on human and environmental health. The major limitation of biofertilizers is their poor ... -
An Evaluation of the Relationship between Viral Load and Quantitative Chest Computed Tomography Imaging Features in Patients with COVID-19
(2023-09)COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a highly infectious global pandemic. Diagnosis relies on the RTPCR test, with Cycle threshold (Ct ) value as an indirect measure of viral load. High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) ... -
Evaluation of the Results of In-vitro Primary Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing for Positive Blood Cultures with Enterobacteriaceae According to Clinical Laboratory Testing Standards Institute ABST Guidelines
(2023-09)Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (ABST) is used to determine the effectiveness of different antibiotics against specific bacteria or microorganisms. The main objectives of this study were to determine the antimicrobial ... -
An Evaluation of Tropospheric Delay on GNSS Observations
(2023-09)The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is used to nd point locations in latitude, longitude, and altitude which are involved among the satellites and receivers through electromagnetic signals. Due to the refraction ... -
Evidence of Paediatric Renal Injury in Farming Communities Residing in Highly Agricultural Areas in Sri Lanka: A Cross-Sectional Study with Urinary Biomarkers
(2023-09)Intensive use of agrochemicals and unsafe handling practices are commonly identified in farming communities residing in highly agricultural areas. Although they do not directly involve in field work, exposure via aerosols, ... -
Evolving towards the Future: Internet of Things based Precision Aquaculture System
(2023-09-07)Humans and technology have been developing continuously from the prehistoric period to the present, and it has evolved into a key component for assisting with daily tasks in today’s world of technology. As an approach ... -
Examining Patient Contentment with the Quality of Nursing Care in the Public Healthcare Sector
(2023-09-07)Patient satisfaction has grown in popularity as a vital component of determining the quality of care. A crucial aspect of quality improvement involves comprehending the viewpoints of patients, as this approach is fully ... -
An Exploration of Coping Strategies used During the Examination Period by Final Year Allied Health Undergraduates of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University; A Qualitative Study
(2023-09)Academic and clinical coursework often leads to high levels of stress among undergraduates specially during exam period, which may induce anxiety, depression and decreased academic outcomes. Recognizing the need for ... -
Exploring ISO Standardization as a Quality Assurance Mechanism in Sri Lankan Higher Educational Sector
(2023-09)Higher education is a critical economic sector that has eventually been followed by all other major economic sectors such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunication, aviation, transportation etc. Today, higher ... -
Exploring the Child Custody Laws in Sri Lanka: Balancing Parental Rights and Best Interest
(2023-09)Modern legislation is heavily influenced by how parent-child relationships are shaped, and its fundamental objective is to act in the child’s best interests while respecting parental rights. The best interests of the ...