Browsing 2023 IRC Abstracts by Title
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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 ... -
Exploring the Impact of the Economic Crisis on the Livelihood of the Up-country Tamils (Malaiyah Tamils) in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)“Malaiyaha Tamils” are also known as Hill Country Tamils, Up-Country Tamils or simply Indian Tamils. They predominantly descend from workers sent from Southern India to Sri Lanka in the 19th and 20th centuries to work ... -
Exploring the Role of Anonymous Social Media Posts in Empowering Women Affected by Deception and Infidelity
(2023-09-07)Women affected by domestic threats, deception, infidelity, and the subsequent mental health consequences often face barriers in seeking support and sharing their experi- ences openly due to fear of judgment, stigma, and ... -
Extraction and Characterization of Fibers from Caryota urens L. (Kithul) Leaves
(2023-09)Caryota urens L. (Sinhala: Kithul; English: Fishtail palm) is an indigenous plant naturally grown in the wild. Kithul leaf has a high fiber content and could be a good alternative to many fibers with industrial applications. ... -
Fabrication of Dermal Patch for Wound Care with Graphene Oxide Based Nanocomposites Loaded with Gallic Acid
(2023-09)Graphene-based nanocomposites have been used as a promising drug delivery mechanism due to their signi cant properties. Gallic Acid (GA) is a natural bioactive compound with pharmacological properties including anti-bacterial, ... -
Factors Affecting the Effective Usage of Medical Equipment in Sri Lankan Hospitals
(2023-09-07)n Sri Lanka’s public hospitals, a large portion of the medical equipment is nonfunctional, unusable, or poorly maintained. It is of paramount importance to limit the nation’s resource wastage amid the current economic ... -
Factors Influencing the Optimal Reintegration of Skilled Migrant Returnees in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Some of the Nation’s consider traditionally, that the return migration has been positively viewed as a popular strategy. There is a question that it is not at satisfactory level of utilization of the experience and ... -
Factors to Consider: Promoting Speaking Competence of National Languages of Sri Lanka
(2023-09-07)he language factor is known to be a critical aspect in ethnocentric conflicts. Therefore, language barrier is a national-level problem in Sri Lanka regarding intercultural commu- nication and understanding. The purpose ... -
Feasibility of Lutetium Radioisotope Production Using Natural Ytterbium for Targeted Radiotherapy
(2023-09)Research related 177Lu is most attractive in the last decade due to its applications in both cancer treatments and applications in diagnostic imaging of nuclear medicine. 177Lu is not yet used or imported for either ...