Browsing 2023 IRC Abstracts by Title
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The Importance of Social Work as a Practising Profession to Enhance Gender Mainstreaming in Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka
(2023-09-07)his research paper delves into the applicability of gender mainstreaming in the context of Sri Lanka and its crucial role in sustainable development, particularly within the field of social work. Employing content analysis, ... -
In silico Distribution Analysis of Chromosomal CpG Islands in Rice (Oryza sativa L. spp. japonica)
(2023-09)CpG islands are regulatory elements in a genome with high CpG dinucleotide density, influencing gene expression and genomic stability. These regions are important to rice biology. Despite the extensive body of research ... -
In Silico Study of the Computationally Designed Novel Vinca Alkaloid Derivatives VADRPA01 and VADRPH01 Effects on Calmodulin and Calmodulin Dependent Ca2+ Transport ATPase
(2023-09)Vinblastine was the first Vinca Alkaloid (VA) with antiproliferative properties discovered in plant C. roseus. The ability of VA drugs to bind with the Calmodulin (CaM) and Calmodulin-dependent Ca 2+ transport ATPase ... -
In vitro Analysis of the Anti-in ammatory Activity of Sri Lankan Bees’ Honey, Aloe vera, their Combination, and the Development of a Topical Anti-in ammatory Gel
(2023-09)Clinicians and scientists are on the lookout for the development of safer, sustainable alternatives for topical corticosteroids in treating in ammatory skin diseases due to the potential complications associated with ... -
In vitro Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity of “Denabadiya Kasaya”: A Traditional Polyherbal Formulation Used for the Treatment of Fever Including Dengue
(2023-09)“Denabadiya Kasaaya” is an intricate formulation rooted in Sri Lankan traditional medicine, crafted from a blend of eight distinct herbs which is prescribed for fever and flu like symptoms including dengue fever. We ... -
In vitro Cytotoxicity Assessment of Glyphosate on the Vero Cell Line
(2023-09)Glyphosate, a widely used broad-spectrum herbicide in agricultural practices, has been a subject of ongoing debate regarding its potential adverse effects on human health. This research aimed to investigate the cytotoxicity ... -
In vitro Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory and Antibacterial Properties of Tuberous Roots of Mirabilis Jalapa Linn. Found in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The Four-O’clock plant, also known as Mirabilis jalapa Linn. is a well-known ornamental plant prized for its folklore remedies in many countries around the world. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the ... -
An in vitro Investigation of Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Thanahalu) and its Anti-cancer Potential Against MCF7 and DLD1 Cancer Cell Lines
(2023-09)Most medicinal plants presently employed in traditional medicine are used without much scientific evidence, this suggests a need to explore reliable investigations of their pharmaceutical potential. Therefore, in this ... -
In-vitro Antibacterial Activity of Punica granatum Bark used as Ayurvedic Medicine in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The Punica granatum (Delum), which is utilized in Ayurvedic medicine, is one such widely used medicinal plant. Several parts of this plant have been used to treat several illnesses and Delum bark has been shown to contain ... -
In-vitro Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Mixture against Common Microbial Strains Causing Urinary Tract Infections and Cytotoxicity Determination using Brine Shrimp Lethality Assay
(2023-09)In recent years antibiotic resistance has emerged as a global health concern. Ayurvedic and traditional medicine use plant based medications to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Aim of the study to detect the ... -
Incidence of Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease and Assessment of Risk Factors among Tuberculosis Patients Attended to the Chest Clinic, Regional Director’s Office of Health Services, Badulla
(2023-09)The incidence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is significantly high in TB patients. Risk factors associated with TB are multifactorial. A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted to ... -
Indo-Sri Lanka Relations with Special Reference to China’s Cultural Diplomacy in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Cultural diplomacy serves as a form of soft power, fostering understanding and collaboration between nations and civilizations through cultural exchange, creative expression, and other modes of cultural communication. ... -
Indoor human following assistive robot with fall detection capability for the elderly and the differently abled
(2023-09)The number of falls among the elderly people increase each year and the lack of ap propriate care and support leads to serious injuries that could also cost lives. Therefore, the elderly and the differently abled people ... -
Influence on E-Service Quality of E-Tailors on E-Satisfaction and E-Repurchase Intention on Consumer Electronics Purchase Behaviour
(2023-09-07)The main goal of this study is to investigate the effects of e- service quality provided by e-tailors on consumer electronics on e- repurchase intention in Sri Lanka, with e- customer satisfaction acting as a mediator ... -
Information Security Awareness and Practices of Systems Administrators in State Sector Health Institutes in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Sri Lanka is embarking on the process of digital health transformation resulting accumulation of wide variety of sensitive health information in digital format. Real time information is critical for decision making. ... -
Intellectual Property Law Vs Human Rights Law: A Re-Examination of the Relationship Between Two Distinct Legal Regimes in Light of Digitalization and Sustainability
(2023-09)In simple terms, intellectual property rights are rights that recognize and provide incentives for inventions connected to social development. On the other hand, human rights are basic natural rights that are inheritable ... -
Intelligent Traffic Management System for the Development of Smart Cities in Sri Lanka
(2023-09-07)Traffic congestion in Sri Lanka is a pressing issue that leads to wasted time, financial burdens, and disruption of personal schedules. The inadequate road infrastructure, underutilization of various travel information ... -
International Security Landscape of Sri Lanka; Since COVID-19 Pandemic
(2023-09)The ripple e ects of the COVID-19 Pandemic had reshaped the three-way nexus between the pandemics, national and international security and international relations. When the public health issues strain international ...