KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies: Recent submissions
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Enhancing Public Education and Addressing Policy Gaps for Radon Exposure and Lung Cancer Risk Mitigation in Sri Lanka
(2024-11)Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, is a significant health risk attributable to its strong association with lung cancer. In Sri Lanka, public awareness of radon exposure and its health implications remains low, ... -
Stress and Coping Strategies Assessment With Pss-10 Scale and the Brief Cope Scale Among Cancer Patients in a Hospital, Banke, Nepal
(2024-11)Cancer patients often experience significant psychological distress throughout their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery phases. This study conducted at Sushil Koirala Prakhar Cancer Hospital in Khajura, Banke, Nepal, aimed ... -
Plankton Assemblage and Potential Indicator Species for Water Quality Assessment in Selected Wetlands in Colombo
(2024-11)Wetlands are considered one of the most productive ecosystems on Earth. Plankton is an essential part of wetland biodiversity and vital to wetland functioning. Plankton is an ideal bioindicator for assessing wetlands' ... -
The Impact of Employee Appreciation Approaches on Job Satisfaction: Empirical Evidence From Air Traffic Controllers of Sri Lanka to Enhance Human Performance
(2024-11)Understanding the dynamics of job satisfaction among Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) is imperative for ensuring the human performance, productivity, efficiency and safety of aviation operations. This study investigates ... -
Investigating the Determinants of Financial Inclusion Among Urban Youth: Evidence From Sri Lanka
(2024-11)Financial inclusion, defined as equitable access and use of affordable financial services is crucial for fostering economic growth. This study investigates the determinants of financial inclusion in urban youth in Sri ... -
Exploring ER-UMA Type Dwarf Novae Using Photometry Data of Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)
(2024-11)An investigation was conducted into eleven ER Ursae Majoris (ER-UMa) star systems using photometric light curve data obtained from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), with a focus on exploring their mass ... -
Investigating the Mean Temperature of Accretion Disks and Mass Transfer Rates in Cataclysmic Variable Stars Through Orbital Characteristics
(2024-11)Cataclysmic variable (CV) stars, characterized by their dynamic binary systems composed of a white dwarf and a donor red dwarf star, exhibit intricate mass transfer processes crucial for understanding their evolutionary ... -
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 ... -
Public Interest Over Private Gain: a Critical Examination of the Ethical Perspective in the Sri Lankan Legal Profession
(2024-11)The legal profession is a pillar of societal order, promoting justice and fairness. The objective of this research is to look into the fundamental concepts that characterize the legal profession as a profession primarily ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Neural Networks for Classification of Eye Conjunctivitis in Telehealth: a Conceptual Architecture
(2024-11)Telehealth systems have developed rapidly into more conventional ways that can provide medical assistance, especially for people in remote areas. Despite rapid technological and practical developments, there are still many ... -
The Synergy of Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations in the Digital Age; an Analysis of Best Practices in Sri Lanka
(2024-11)In the contemporary digital landscape, the integration of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Public Relations (PR) has become essential for organisations seeking to enhance their online visibility. This research ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ...