Browsing 2023 IRC Abstracts by Title
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Two-Dimensional Road Traffic Noise Mapping: A Case Study of Matara City in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Road traffic noise pollution is increasing year by year due to urbanization. Road traffic noise pollution is increasing year by year due to urbanization. Road traffic contributes to 80% of a city’s noise pollution. Noise ... -
Typology Assessment of Burnt Clay Roof Tiles: A Case of Ancient Burnt Clay Technology in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The ancient circular clay roof tiles with the radiocarbon dating of 2250 BP, found in archaeological excavation in Citadel in ancient city Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. Artefacts prove that the ancestors’ rich clay technology ... -
Understanding the Geopolitical Rivalry between India and China in South Asia: Implications for Regional Stability and Power Dynamics
(2023-09)The geopolitical rivalry between India and China in South Asia has signi cant implications for regional stability and power dynamics. Unwanted pressure and the struggle for power has been directly involving with regional ... -
Understanding the Phenomenon of Brain Drain: An In-depth Analysis of the Emigration Patterns and Implications for Information Technology Professionals in Sri Lanka
(2023-09-07)This research paper aims to comprehensively analyse the brain drain phenomenon within the context of Information Technology (IT) professionals in Sri Lanka. The study delves into the emigration patterns and explores the ... -
Unleashing the Power of Strategic Communication: A Shield Fortifying National Security
(2023-09)This research paper explores the role of strategic communication as a defense mechanism in the context of national security in Sri Lanka. The paper aims to analyse the signi cance of strategic communication in shaping ... -
Unravelling Murder Mysteries: Role of Forensic Analysis Techniques in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)This research paper focuses on the importance of forensic analysis techniques in identifying murder criminals within the context of Sri Lanka. When it comes to solving murder cases in Sri Lanka, forensic analysis techniques ... -
Use of Darkness in Religious Places – A Study of User Perception on Use of Darkness for Enhancing the Sense of Place
(2023-09)Architecturally we can control the sense of place by using darkness. Most of the time, people turn into darkness when people want to live in their own thoughts. Religious place is a place which has a huge relationship ... -
The Use of Soft Power in the Diplomacy of the Holy See
(2023-09)The Holy See, the governing body of the Catholic Church, stands out in the international arena as a unique entity that combines a political structure with a religious institution. The Holy See currently maintains diplomatic ... -
The Utilization of Biological Samples by the Criminal Justice System in Sri Lanka: An Explanatory Study on Forensic Testing
(2023-09)Biological samples are used in forensic medicine to identify individuals, establish the time of death, determine the cause of death, and other reasons regarding the crime. This qualitative research involves both primary ... -
Variation of Biochemical Parameters in Covid-19 Patients Admitted to Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Little information is available on the e ect of COVID-19 infection on biochemistry of Sri Lankan patients. Owing to this lack of information, prognosis on development of complications were di cult to predict. Hence, this ... -
Waste Material Management on Building Construction in Sri Lanka; Mitigation of Concrete Waste Factor and Cost Effect During Construction Stage
(2023-09)Material waste is one of the most important factors which affects the contractor directly by reducing profit and affecting the employer by increasing project costs. As a result, most of the building projects have planned ... -
Water treatment efficiency of aerator and roughing filter in treating groundwater : A case study in mullaitivu of Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The paper describes an investigation into the efficiency of the water treatment process used in the Mullaitivu well field in Sri Lanka. The well field experiences significant groundwater extraction, approximately 1,440,000 ... -
Weathering of Plastic Nurdles Discharged from the X-press Pearl Ship Disaster
(2023-09)This study assessed the weathering and size reduction of plastic nurdles discharged during the X-press Pearl ship accident in May 2021. Sand samples were collected from Sarakkuwa Beach, Sri Lanka, at three time points: ... -
Work From Home Culture of Private Service Sector in the Western Province of Sri Lanka: Effectiveness through Women’s Experiences
(2023-09-07)This study addresses the research problem of investigating the effectiveness of Work From Home (WFH) culture in the private service sector of the Western Province, Sri Lanka, focusing on women’s experiences. Using a ... -
Work-related Physical and Psychological Health Concerns of Nurses at University Hospital-Kotelawala Defence University, Werahera, Sri Lanka: A Descriptive, Mixed-method Study
(2023-09)Working environment of nurses may a ect their Quality of Life (QoL), quality of patient care and job satisfaction. University Hospital-Kotelawala Defence University (UH-KDU) is a newly established hospital where most of ...