Browsing 2023 IRC Abstracts by Title
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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 ... -
Relationship between Physical Activity and Falls in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
(2023-09)Physical inactivity (PA) is a modifiable risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Falls is a major concern for older adults with T2DM. This study aimed to identify the association between PA and falls in older ... -
The Relationship between the Anthropometric Indices and Hypertension in Elderly Population at Elderly Homes in the Medical O cer of Health Area of Piliyandala in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)In Sri Lanka, the prevalence of hypertension has increased with age in adults. Obesity can be explained by di erent anthropometric indices. The objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between anthropometric ... -
The Relationship of the Craniovertebral Angle with Pain and Activities of Daily Living in Patients with Neck Pain attending the Department of Physiotherapy at Kotelawala Defence University Hospital Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Neck pain is one of the most commonly appeared symptom when a healthy person adopts a compensatory forward head posture with a lower Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) than the normal healthy person. The purpose of this study ... -
Resilient Future by Adopting Sustainable Practices, and Driving Sectoral Transformations
(2023-09)Resilience has emerged as a critical objective for people, communities, and societies all over the world in the face of escalating global challenges. In the face of several domestic and foreign challenges, Sri Lanka is ... -
Responses of Avian Communities to a Submontane Elevational Gradient
(2023-09)Biogeography comprises the study of patterns of the geographic distribution of organisms and the factors which govern those patterns. The study was implemented from the Samanalawewa river basin (480 m Mean Sea Level ... -
Resurgence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria through its Propaganda
(2023-09)A terrorist organization with a strong ideological presence is not totally vanquished just by the death of its members and the group’s dormancy. According to multiple works of literature, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria ... -
Retrospective Study on the Quality Monitoring Procedure of Blood Components in Newly Established Manufacturing Facility at the Department of Transfusion Medicine, University Hospital, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
(2023-09)Transfusion service must adhere to the strict quality assurance program to ensure minimal to zero risk to the recipient and optimal therapeutic efficacy. Study is planned to assess a selected internal quality monitoring ...