Browsing 2023 IRC Abstracts by Title
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Building Resilience in the Indo-Paci c: A Holistic Defence Approach for the United States and Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The US and Sri Lanka mutually agree that a “free and open” Indo-Paci c that is secure, prosperous, and resilient should be the goal of future engagement with each other and other states in the region. Concerning their ... -
Caregiving Skills of Family Caregivers Providing Daily Care to Dependent Stroke Survivors: A Study in Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Stroke is a devastating disease that impacts the patient and the family. Often patients have long term disability and need the support of a family caregiver for activities of daily living (ADL). However, the speci c care ... -
A Case Study of Life Cycle Cost Comparison Between a Green Building and a Non-Green Building in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)As the world moves towards more sustainability, Increasing the adoption of green construction has risen to the top of the construction sector worldwide. Green building is a key strategic step towards achieving sustainable ... -
A Case Study of Mass Concrete Footing Construction for a High-rise Building Development in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Currently, scale down mock up test is widely practiced in construction industry to predict the possible temperature rise and temperature differential in mass concrete construction. Also, it can be used to validate the ... -
Causes for Non-compliance of Made Black Tea with the Main-Relevant-Grade
(2023-09)Sri Lankan tea delights connoisseurs worldwide with its exquisite taste and captivating aroma. On the international stage, Sri Lanka proudly stands as the fourth-largest tea ex porter. Although the country’s export-oriented ... -
Chain Migration: Implication for Developing Sri Lankan Diaspora
(2023-09)As a result of the geographical location of Sri Lanka, the island faced numerous external arrivals and aggression’s since ancient time. Also, migration patterns of Sri Lankans can clearly identify since this period. Due ... -
Challenges in Reducing Paper Waste in the Sri Lanka Army: Analysis of the Existing Methods
(2023-09)Sri Lanka Army annually consumes large number of papers which include unnecessary consumption. On the other hand, Army while managing the paper consumption is requires continuing with its main standards related with ... -
Changing Threat Dimensions; Preventing Extremism in the Digital Age
(2023-09)Extremism poses a persistent and signi cant threat for the stability of a nation. It is a complex psychological phenomenon that gradually leads to tangible actions, extending beyond its narrow military aspects. Countering ... -
A Clustering Method to Identify Mental Health Patient Groups with Similar Treatment Outcomes
(2023-09-07)A person’s complete emotional, psychological, and social well-being is referred to as their mental health. It has an impact on how people feel, think, and act, as well as how they act and react to obstacles in life. ... -
Combating Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Sri Lanka: Towards a Statutory Response
(2023-09)The pervasive nature of the internet has facilitated a significant increase in online child sexual exploitation and abuse worldwide. Since the transnational aspect of these crimes poses a challenge for law enforcement ... -
Comparative Analysis of Clausewitz’s and Basil Liddle Hart’s Military Theories and Their Applicability in Modern Warfare
(2023-09)The celebrated idea of Prussian war strategist Clausewitz regarding the conventional warfare played a dominant role up to the First World War in the West. In his seminal work “On War”, Clausewitz posits “If you want to ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Phytochemical Composition, Anti-oxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity between Garcinia quesita and Garcinia zeylanica Fruit Rind by Five Extraction Methods
(2023-09)Garcinia quesita and Garcinia zeylanica are endemic to Sri Lanka. Garcinia rind extracts are used to treat ulcers, asthma, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia by the traditional medicine practice. However, studies on ... -
Comparative Analysis of the Anti-cholesterol Activity and Phytochemical Analysis of Biophytum reinwardtii, Trachyspermum roxburghianum and Cyanthillium cinereum extracts
(2023-09)Biophytum reinwardtii, Trachyspermum roxburghianum, and Cyanthillium cinereum are traditional herbs in Ayurvedic medicine known for treating hypertension, fatty liver, and obesity. Abnormal cholesterol levels are considered ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Disc Diffusion eMasurements with Minimum Inhibitory Concentration values in Meropenem Susceptibility of Enterobacteriaceae Isolates
(2023-09)Meropenem is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat resistant bacterial infections. Disc diffusion testing is the routine method used for antibiotic sensitivity. Knowledge on Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of ... -
A Comparative Study on the Opportunities and Challenges of Blockchain Implementation in Logistics and Supply Chain Operations in Sri Lanka
(2023-09-07)The world is evolving and moving forward with Industrial 4.0 and its implications such as blockchain technology. However, its application in Sri Lanka is still at an infant stage. The study aims to compare the blockchain ... -
A Comparative Study on the Toxicity and Biocompatibility of Hemidesmus indicus Aqueous Extract-in Various Developmental Stages of Zebra sh Danio rerio using the FET293 Bioassay
(2023-09)Hemidesmus indicus R. Br. (Periplocaceae) commonly known as “Iramusu” in Sinhala; found in Sri Lanka is used for a variety of ayurvedic preparations. However, the toxicity of H. indicus aqueous plant extract remains ... -
Comparison of Estimated – Glomerular Filtration Rates Given by Di erent Serum Creatinine Based Equations among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Attending the Teaching Hospital, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a health issue a ecting nearly 13.4% of the global population and also a major burden on the health sector of Sri Lanka. The investigation of the estimated Glomerular Filtration Rates ... -
A Comparison of Gray Matter Structural Networks of Patients with Migraine and Healthy Subjects: A Graph Theory-Based Study
(2023-09)Migraine is a common primary brain disorder which is characterized by recurrent pulsating and throbbing head pain. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - based neuroimaging has been extensively used to detect structural brain ... -
Comparison of Health related Physical Fitness Components in Young Male Rugby and Soccer Players in Kotelawala Defence University
(2023-09)Physical fitness plays a major role in determining the player’s athletic performance, especially in the games of rugby and soccer. It is essential for implementing specify coaching, strength and conditioning programs for ...