2024 IRC Articles: Recent submissions
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Bridging the Digital Divide: Enhancing IT Skills for Socio-Economic Growth in Soragune Village, Sri Lanka
(2024-09)This research focuses on how improving IT skills may help Soragune Village, which is in the Badulla District of Sri Lanka's Haldummulla region, grow socioeconomically. Even though IT skills are essential for modern ... -
Comparative Analysis of Sri Lankan Cricketers' Performances in the Lanka Premier League and International T20 Matches
(2024-09)The performance of Sri Lankan cricket players in international Twenty20 (T20) matches and the Lanka Premier League (LPL) is compared in this study. The goal is to use important performance indicators, including runs ... -
Development of a Low-cost Paper-based Electroanalytical Device for the Detection of Caffeine
(2024-09)Paper-based electroanalytical devices are more attractive than any other analytical techniques for determining the caffeine (CAF) content in different applications to assess the quality of food and pharmaceuticals due ... -
Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant, and Antidiabetic Activities of Different Solvent Extracts of Elaeocarpus serratus (Veralu) and Elaeocarpus angustifolius (Nilveralu) Grown in Sri Lanka
(2024-09)The novel bioactive compounds derived from plants have shown more efficacy in the management of type II diabetes. The dried fruit pericarp of Elaeocarpus serratus and Elaeocarpus angustifolius were extracted with ... -
Column study on Cu(II) Adsorption by Commercial Activated Charcoal: Fitting on Different Kinetic Models
(2024-09)The presence of heavy metals (HMs) in the environment is of major concern. To address this issue, the adsorption process using activated charcoal (AC) stands out as one of the most efficient and economical methods. Among ... -
Estimation of Pre-Practice Hydration Status of National Athletes in Sri Lanka using Urine Specific Gravity Measurements
(2024-09)In the field of competitive sports, optimal performance is influenced by the physiological well-being of the athletes, where hydration is a key factor that influences their performance. The study aimed to assess the ... -
Maximizing Organic Waste Management through Vermicomposting: A Comparative Study of Red Wigglers and Black Soldier Fly Larvae
(2024-09)Vermicomposting, a process of composting done by using Red Wigglers and black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) offers a sustainable solution for organic waste management. This study aims to compare the performance of Red ... -
Integration of Image Processing with Underwater Rover to Monitor Coral Growth.
(2024-09-29)This research outlines the integration of image processing with an Aquabot, an underwater rover to monitor the growth of corals. Designed system composed of underwater vehicle, a floating station for communication ... -
Evaluation of Climate-Related Difficulties and Development of Resilience in Soragune Village, Sri Lanka.
(2024-09)Rural communities are greatly impacted by climate change, and Soragune Village in Sri Lanka's Badulla District is no different. This study examines the unique difficulties that Soragune, a community that is primarily ... -
Designing a Portable Solar Power Station for Outdoor Activities
(2024-09-29)Portable solar power stations with compact solar panels and lithium-ion batteries are useful for outdoor activities like camping and hiking for clean and renewable energy. This paper presents the development of a ... -
Enhancing Electrical Grid Reliability through Predictive Cycle Detection with Graph Neural Networks
(2024-09-29)This paper represents end-end study focused on improving the grid reliability with the application of Graph Neural Networks (GNNs). Graph Representation of the electrical grid which yields the model of nodes of ... -
Edge Computing using FPGA with the Deployment of Neural Networks for General Purpose Application
(2024-09-29)Artificial intelligence and deep learning are gaining traction in edge computing to extract insights from Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Hardware accelerators like Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) accelerate ... -
Management of Construction Waste in Building Projects in Sri Lanka
(2024-09-29)Sri Lanka is currently a developing country, with the construction industry playing a significant role in the country’s overall development. With the development of largescale construction projects comes an increase ... -
Graphene Oxide as a corrosion mitigation agent in reinforced concrete: An evaluation
(2024-09-29)Graphene Oxide (GO) stands out among supplementary cementitious materials due to its exceptional strength and nano-scale characteristics. This study focuses on evaluating the corrosion resistance of Reinforced ... -
Analysis on Design Standards of Bus Terminals in Sri Lanka
(2024-09-29)Improvement of public transportation along with its infrastructure is a timely need to address its demand. The infrastructure in bus terminals should be developed based on proper standards to ensure the quality of ... -
Investigation of Stormwater Quality on Different Impervious Surfaces – A Case Study in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
(2024-09-29)Urban areas produce huge stormwater runoff because of the high number of impervioussurfaces such as roads, roofs, buildings, parking lots, walkways, or anything else thatdoes not allow water to penetrate to the ... -
Socio-hydrological influence of floods in Kelani river basin due to Southwest monsoon: A comparative study
(2024-09-29)The relationship between life and water is as old as time itself. Ancient civilizations settled near riverine regions to access water easily which was essential for survival. Though access to water was easy, settlements ... -
Design and Analysis of Rotor and Airfoil Configurations for Vertical Axis Wind Turbine to Harvest Wind Generated at Highways
(2024-09-29)Wind is generated on highways due to the fast movements of automobiles. This study focused on developing a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) to generate electricity for highway lighting and providing an alternative ... -
Design and Implementation of Operational Level Arduino-Based Marine Two Stroke Engine Simulator
(2024-09-29)The maritime industry relies on the operation of a complex machine; the ship’s engine is a critical component. Understanding the starting and stopping procedures of a ship engine is essential for the safe and efficient ... -
Transforming Waste to Wealth: Development of a Feedstock Specific Auto Thermal Pyrolizer for Carbonizing Compost Residues in Sri Lanka
(2024-09-29)In developing countries, improper disposal of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) often results in open dumps, with composting only partially managing biowaste. MSW composting yields 50% as residue and hence returns to the ...