Browsing 2023 IRC Abstracts by Title
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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 ... -
Confidentiality of Trade Secrets During Court Proceedings in Sri Lanka: A Comparative Analysis
(2023-09)Trade secrets are an intellectual property strategy used by businesses to protect commercially valuable information which generates a competitive advantage. In Sri Lankan context, the majority of small and medium-scale ... -
Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring Techniques: A Review
(2023-09)Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is recommended over conventional self-blood glu cose monitoring because continuous blood glucose monitoring has become very essential in diabetes management. Diabetes/ diabetes mellitus ... -
Correlates of Disease Outcomes in Patients with COVID-19, Admitted to Intensive Care Units of University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University
(2023-09)COVID-19 became a pandemic affecting millions of people globally. Most patients were critically ill when admitted, requiring intensive care. Cytokine-mediated hyperinflammatory response leads to critical illness where ... -
A Cross-Sectional Study to Determine the Association Between the Sleep Quality and Meal Patterns of Undergraduates of a Selected Educational Institute in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)A quality sleep is crucial for the academic performance, psychological wellbeing and overall health of undergraduates. Since nowadays unhealthy dietary habits such as skipping meals, snack overconsumption and nocturnal ... -
Customer’s Perspective on Dynamics of Digital Transformation in the Bank Industry of Sri Lanka
(2023-09-07)Digital transformation has changed the entire banking system, making it accessible, competitive, and improving effectiveness and efficiency. Most local banks in Sri Lanka are now moving towards technology-driven and ...