Browsing 2023 IRC Abstracts by Title
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Selected Cardio-respiratory Symptoms and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate Measurement among Carpenters in Moratuwa Medical Officer of Health area
(2023-09)Indoor air pollution and exposure to hazardous particles in the air especially particulate matter (PM10) has a huge impact on the cardio- respiratory system. Carpenters are at a major risk of getting exposed to wood dust ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Substances Abuse among Male Manual Labourers in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Tobacco and alcohol use, and substance abuse are common problems among manual labourers in many areas of the world. Increased consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances in Sri Lanka has severely impacted the ... -
The Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Discomfort among Bank O cers in Selected Banks in Colombo District
(2023-09)Improper working postures associated with bending, twisting, overreaching and repetitive tasks can lead to musculoskeletal disorders in office workers. Musculoskeletal disorders due to work environment can be considered ... -
Prevalence of Neck Pain among Military Clerks in the Directorate of Pay and Record and Directorate of Benevolent Fund in Army Camp, Panagoda
(2023-09)Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions among diferent occupations specially in occupations which requires the use of a computer. Military clerks are reported to experience neck pains at a higher ... -
Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Associated Lifestyle Behaviours among Female Nurses in Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Overweight and obesity are de ned as abnormal or excessive body fat accumulation that may impair health. Being overweight and obese among nurses is an important issue as it can a ect their health and professional capability ... -
The Prevention of Domestic Violence Instigated by the Insane: An Analytical Study on the Sri Lankan Perspective
(2023-09)Domestic violence is an enormous, hidden problem in Sri Lanka, and in most cases, it happens within marriage or family life, as aggression aimed toward women and children and, on some occasions, men are also identified ... -
The Propriety and Limitations of Relying on Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization in the Field of Quantity Surveying, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)This specific study is carried out to determine to which extends the Artificial Intelligence (AI) can intervene within the field of Quantity Surveying and the tasks accommodated with the field within the Sri Lankan ... -
Prospective Surveillance of Peripheral Intravenous Cannula Site Phlebitis among Patients Admitted to Medical and Surgical Wards at University Hospital Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Phlebitis is a common complication associated with Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVC) usage and may cause adverse outcomes to the patient. The current study was aimed to determine the PIVC site phlebitis incidence ... -
Psychosocial Climate of the Sri Lanka Army in Relation to Burnout Prevention: A Qualitative Study
(2023-09)Burnout is one of the most prevalent occupational mental health problems in military. Stressors are influenced by the psychosocial environment at work. Understanding the psychosocial environment is crucial in planning ... -
Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Survivors of the University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Breast cancer is the leading malignancy among women in Sri Lanka. Breast cancer survival rates have improved due to earlier detection and treatments. However, the patient’s quality of life is still questionable. A ... -
Quantifying the impact of uncertain material parameters on pavement response using an inverse modelling technique
(2023-09)Accurate modelling of pavement response plays a critical role in the effective design, analysis, and maintenance of road infrastructure. However, the presence of uncertainty in material parameters can significantly ... -
A Quantity Estimated Method to Measure Flow of Nodes in a Freight Transport Network
(2023-09)This study focuses on estimating flows of nodes in a courier transportation network. Literature has quantified the exiting flow of nodes by analysing real data for quantities transported and travel time. Due to difficulties ... -
Radio Signal Based Indoor Localization with Histogram-based Gradient Boosting Classifier with LoRa
(2023-09)Indoor localization has gained significant importance in the context of smart cities, driven by the need for accurate positioning and navigational solutions. This research focuses on the application of long range (LoRa) ... -
Recognizing the Principle of State Responsibility in Land Based Marine Pollution as a Response to State Sovereignty
(2023-09)The seas and oceans as the largest eco-system in the world have been polluted from various sources throughout history. This global issue is mainly caused by states through land-based sources. Even though there are ... -
Recommendations to Improve the Legal Framework in Sri Lanka on Combating Involvement of Convertible Virtual Currencies in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Trafficking
(2023-09)Trafficking of illicit drugs and psychotropic substances has become a contemporary issue in the world due to its abusive characteristics, health problems, and transnational crimes. Each state fights against illicit drug ... -
Regional Security Implications of the Hybrid War in Afghanistan
(2023-09)In the aftermath of the US and NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, the war-torn nation has experienced a signi cant shift in the nature of its endless con ict. Following the Taliban regaining power by ousting the ... -
Relationship between Musculoskeletal Pain and Stress Level of Secondary Teachers in Selected Schools of Matara District
(2023-09)Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a common occupational health problem among school teachers. Stress level may contribute for MSK pain. The study aims were to determine the prevalence of MSK pain, stress level, determine the ...