Browsing 2023 IRC Abstracts by Title
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Analysis of User Needs to Facilitate in Designing a Laboratory Information Management System for Selected Hospitals in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Nearly 70% of objective information required for patient management is derived from medical laboratories. Sri Lanka highlights the necessity of a laboratory information management system (LIMS) that supports private ... -
Analysis on the Components of a Crisis Management Model to be Developed for the Sri Lankan Construction Sector
(2023-09)The construction sector in Sri Lanka is one of the diversified sectors. Further, it is one of the main contributors to the economy of the country. In addition construction sector is highly labor-intensive. In the recent ... -
Analyzing the Economic Impact of Brain Drain and Migration in Sri Lanka
(2023-09-07)Brain drain and migration have been a global phenomenon that has significant economic implications. In Sri Lanka, it has been observed that skilled professionals started migrat- ing to developed nations due to many ... -
Anti-oxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Various Crude Extracts of Flacourtia inermis (Lovi) and Averrhoa bilimbi (Billin) plants
(2023-09)Averrhoa bilimbi (Billin) and Flacourtia inermis (Lovi) plants belong to underutilized fruit plants in Sri Lanka. These plants are comprised of valuable phytochemicals such as flavonoids, and phenolics which can act as ... -
Anti-tyrosinase Activity of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Aqueous Extract of Nelumbo nucifera Petals
(2023-09)Since green synthesis is simple, inexpensive, less time-consuming and eco-friendly, it is highly accepted over chemical synthesis in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. This involves nontoxic secondary metabolites ... -
Antibacterial Activity of Different Fractions of Two Underutilized Fruit Crops in Sri Lanka: Tamarindus indica (Siyabala) and Cynometra cauliflora (Nam-Nam)
(2023-09)Due to adverse effects exerted by currently applying synthetic food preservatives, there is a timely need of discovery of natural food preservatives. The present study was aimed to discover the antimicrobial potential ... -
Antibacterial Effect of Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Lemon Grass Plant against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli
(2023-09)Antimicrobial drug resistance has increased dramatically in the past years. Therefore, the urge to discover alternative natural antimicrobial agents has increased. Several plant extracts were found to be highly effective ... -
Antifungal Efficacy of Biogenic Waste Derived Colloidal/ Nanobiochar against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Species Complex
(2023-09)Anthracnose disease, caused by Colletotrichum spp., is the primary cause of postharvest losses in Musa spp. While various physical, chemical and biological methods have been developed to control this disease, their ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Flueggea leucopyrus Willd (Katupila) Leaf Extracts against Some Common Milk Pathogens
(2023-09)Flueggea leucopyrus Willd is a natural herbal plant native to Sri Lanka with great ayurvedic therapeutic potential, and this study assessed the antimicrobial activity of methanolic extracts of F. leucopyrus Willd against ... -
Antioxidant Potential of Some Selected Underutilized Fruit Species Grown in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Despite having a wide variety of fruits and being one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, Sri Lanka’s resources are still mostly untapped. Secondary metabolites known as antioxidants have the power to lessen oxidative ... -
Antioxidant Properties of Flavoured Ceylon Black Tea Consumer Packs
(2023-09)Ceylon tea is reported to have numerous health benefits. However, limited studies have evaluated health benefits of Ceylon flavoured teas. This study examined the antioxidant properties (AP) of ten flavoured black teas ... -
Application of Lean Six Sigma to the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)This research paper investigates the application of Lean Six Sigma in the Sri Lankan construction industry. The study aims to recognize the barriers in implementing Lean Six Sigma and to propose strategies for its ... -
Application of the Peak-to-Valley Method for in-situ Gamma Spectroscopy Using NaI(Tl) Detector
(2023-09)The depth distribution in soil is required to quantify the radioactivity in environment using in-situ gamma spectroscopy. The conventional approach to determining depth distribution is the core sampling method, which ... -
An Appraisal of the Existing Law for Victim Justice in the Administration of Criminal Justice in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Victim Justice is an attractive topic in the field of criminal justice. Victim justice is a method through which the victim can seek justice from a court of law, ensure that their rights are protected in the criminal ... -
Assessing Benefits of Developing a Simulation Model for Sustainable Constructions Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Approach in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method to create a simulation model for sus tainable projects in Sri Lanka can have a number of advantages. LCA is a methodical approach that assesses the environmental effects of a ... -
Assessing Occupational Radiation Exposure for PET/CT Technologists: A Study of Finger Radiation Dose at a Selected Hospital
(2023-09)In nuclear medicine, radiation exposure to the ngers is a matter of concern for radiation workers since they perform the preparation, dispensing and administration of radiopharmaceuticals. Therefore, this study aims to ... -
Assessing Occupational Radiation Exposure in Interventional Cardiology: A Study on effective Dose Estimation
(2023-09)Safeguarding of safety and well-being of interventional cardiology healthcare workers, monitoring their occupational radiation exposure is crucial. This study evaluates the radiation dose of interventional cardiologists ...