Browsing 2023 IRC Abstracts by Title
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An Overview of Techniques of Acoustic Analysis for the Detection of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
(2023-09)The primary focus of this review article is to investigate acoustic analysis techniques for detecting Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA causes the upper airway to collapse par tially or entirely during sleep, which reduces ... -
Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Adherence to Preventive Practices of Bronchial Asthma in Children
(2023-09)Pediatric bronchial asthma burdens both families and the healthcare system due to frequent acute attacks requiring medication and hospital admissions. This study aimed to determine parental knowledge, attitudes, and ... -
Performance Evaluation of Solar Hot Water Collector Comprising Modified Loop Heat Pipes
(2023-09)At present, popularity of Solar Hot Water Heater Systems (SHWHS) is growing rapidly as it employs the pollution free green energy technology. With this high demand on Hot Water Solar Collector (HWSC) systems, worldwide ... -
Portfolios as a Student–Assessment Too
(2023-09-07)The current research was conducted to measure the impacts of the Portfolio Assessment on Higher National Diploma in Engineering Program (HNDE) learners using it as a continuous assessment method for the module Language ... -
Post Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Threat in Sri Lanka; Change in Modus Operandi
(2023-09)This paper discusses the ongoing threat posed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and its supporters, following its defeat in Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009. The paper explores the LTTE’s new tactics, including ... -
Potential Expansion of Sri Lanka’s Ports to Optimize Advantages from Global Supply Chain
(2023-09)Sri Lanka is located strategically at a historic east-west shipping passageway. Since historic times, the Sri Lankan ports acted as transits for cargo travelling across the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean. The ... -
Poverty and Its Effects on Sex Related Crimes
(2023-09)According to the existing situation of the world, it is estimated that in the course of her lifetime, one in three women will be physically, sexually or emotionally abused. Sexual Gender Based Violence has a catastrophic ... -
Power generation through wastewater using microbial fuel cell
(2023-09)A Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy with the help of microorganisms. This research uses MFC to compare the power generation from two wastewater samples using carbon ... -
Prediction of Biomarkers to Detect Severe Dengue in the Acute Stage
(2023-09)Dengue virus infection presents a wide spectrum of manifestations including asymptomatic infections, Dengue Fever (DF), or severe dengue, such as Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF) and dengue shock syndrome in affected ... -
Preliminary Study on the Association between FLT3 Ligand Level in Plasma and Peripheral White Blood Cell Counts in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients and Healthy Individuals
(2023-09)FLT3-ligand (FL) in human plasma stimulates the proliferation of white blood cells (WBC) and suppresses lymphomas. This study was aimed at detecting FL levels in non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) patients and healthy individuals ... -
A Preliminary Study to Detect the Presence of Bacteria in Lumbar Disc Herniation
(2023-09)Bacterial bio lm in lumbar discs worsens pain by attracting in ammatory cells. Study aims to detect bacteria in herniated discs of patients undergoing lumbar microdiscectomy. Discs (n=23) were collected, into cooked meat ... -
Preliminary wave energy assessment to setup a breakwater type oscillating water column ocean wave energy converter at Hambantota port, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Oscillating Water Column (OWC) is a type of Wave Energy Converter that transforms the energy of ocean waves into low-pressure pneumatic power. Subsequently, this pneumatic power is taken out by a turbine and converted ... -
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 ...