Browsing Volume 06, Issue 02, 2024 by Issue Date
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Cross-sectional Study on Hematological Variation Associated With Advance Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in a CKDu Endemic Area in Sri Lanka
(2024-11)A cross-sectional study was undertaken to investigate the etiology and disease progression in terms of CKD (chronic kidney disease)-initiation risk factors (IRF) and hematology in Nachchaduwa, a CKDu (CKD of unknown ... -
Characterization of Morphological Brain Changes in Generalized Epilepsy Using Region Based Morphometry
(2024-11)Magnetic Resonance Imaging has been widely involved in detecting morphological brain changes in generalized epilepsy at voxel level. It is believed that region-based morphometry could provide better characterizations for ... -
Sri Lanka’s International Security Landscape:the Way Forward After Covid-19 Pandemic
(2024-11)The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic had reshaped the three-way nexus between the pandemics, national and international security, and international relations. When the public health issues strain international ... -
A Retrospective Study Analysing the Profile of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Cases Reported to a Base Hospital in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka
(2024-11)Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is the most prevalent clinical form of leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka. This study explored the epidemiological characteristics of CL patients at the Base Hospital, Medirigiriya, Sri Lanka, based ... -
An Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Urban Flooding: a Case Study in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
(2024-11)This study investigates the relationship between Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) changes and urban flooding in the Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Divisional Secretariat Division (DSD). The research objectives include analysing ... -
A Framework to Integrate Building Information Modelling to the Curriculum of the Quantity Surveying Undergraduate Degree Programme in Sri Lanka
(2024-11)One of the primary sectors that contributes to the national economy of the country is the construction industry. The Quantity Surveyors (QS), offer specific expertise in project management and cost estimation. A revolutionary ... -
Utilizing Traditional Knowledge for Development in Sri Lanka: a Legal Analysis With a Special Emphasis on Intellectual Property Law
(2024-11)Traditional Knowledge was not originally recognized as a part of the realm of intellectual property rights as its unique attributes did not align with the theoretical underpinning of intellectual property rights. ... -
A Clustering Approach to Detect Imposter Syndrome Among Sri Lankan Undergraduates
(2024-11)Imposter Syndrome is another name for perceived fraudulence, which is characterized by feelings of personal inadequacy and self-doubt that endure despite education, achievement, experience and success. This is not a ... -
Development and Antibacterial Characterization of Hand Sanitizer Gel From Mint Leaf Extract (Mentha arvensis L)
(2024-11)Formulation of hand sanitizers with herbs extract to enhance safety and quality while maintaining effective antibacterial properties. This study aimed to formulate hand sanitizers with different concentrations of ethyl ... -
A Critical Overview of the Implementation of Right to Information in Sri Lanka
(2024-11)The Right to Information (RTI) is integral to the concept of democracy today, as it embodies key democratic principles including good governance, transparency, and accountability of public authorities. In Sri Lanka, the ... -
Green Synthesis of Magnetite Nanoparticles Using Syzygium Aromaticum for the Removal of Methylene Orange
(2024-11)Water contamination by textile dyes is a significant environmental issue, as these dyes are resistant to degradation and can have harmful ecological impacts. The present study focuses on using green synthesized magnetite ... -
Applicability of Health, Safety, and Welfare Law Relating to the Construction Industry in Sri Lanka
(2024-11)Construction is particularly a high-risk industry, with a higher rate of accidents compared to other sectors. In Sri Lanka specifically, numerous construction accidents result from neglecting safety protocols stipulated ... -
Unmanned Aerial Systems in Sri Lanka: an Operational Framework for Land-based Air Operations
(2024-11)The Nagorno-Karabakh war in 2020 demonstrated the unprecedented paradigm shift in aerial warfare, with the Azerbaijan military successfully employing attack Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, to ... -
Impact of Stem Education in Overcoming Poverty
(2024-11)Poverty in general is a state in which one lacks financial resources and essentials. Modern-day poverty is understood as a complex, multi-dimensional set of issues, introducing it in a relative manner rather than a single ... -
Reviewing the Efficiency and Reality of Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, No.34 of 2005 Through the Lens of Feminist Perspectives
(2024-11)Domestic violence is a timeless topic which has been even in the legislative discourse. This paper analyses the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, No.34 of 2005 in light of two feminist theories, namely, liberal feminism ... -
Cognitive Impairments in Substance Addiction: Narrative Review
(2024-11)Cognition is an intricate mechanism governing the executive functions in the human body and undergoes a developmental process influenced by genetic, biological, and ecological factors. The addicted substance can be ... -
A Comparative Study on the Antioxidant Potentials of Hybrid and Generic Papayas Available in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
(2024-11)Generic papaya is a tropical plant abundant in Sri Lanka. Traditionally, it has been used therapeutically as it is a good source of polyphenols, carotenoids and an excellent source of vitamins that are powerful ... -
Exploring the Impact of Facial Features on Apparent Personality Traits Detection Using Deep Learning Techniques
(2024-11)Apparent personality detection has emerged as a prominent research area within deep learning. While numerous deep learning solutions have been developed to predict personality accurately, the lack of transparency in ... -
Assessment of Setup-errors in 3d-conformal Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Using an Electronic Portal Imaging Device
(2024-11)Patient setup is crucial in radiotherapy since treatment is delivered as fractionated treatment over a period of time. Using own institutional margins by considering the setup errors will provide better radiotherapy ... -
The Need for Integrating Cloud-based Project Management Tools in It Curricula: Insights From Sri Lanka’s Software Industry
(2024-11)Cloud-based project management software is heavily used in the software development industry, with cloud computing advancements. As such software usage is becoming popular in the industry, empirical evidence suggests ...