INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC): Recent submissions
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A Five-Year Assessment of Medicines Expenditure in the State Sector to Inform a Reform Strategy for the Economic Crisis
(2023-09)The ABC methodology is designed to assess the appropriateness of procurement of medicines; A = top 10–19% of medicines which account for approximately 70% of the total cost, B = top 20–30% of medicines which account for ... -
Students’ Perceptions of University Library Spaces; Evidence from Government Universities in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Academic libraries are fulfilling a special role in higher education institutes. It is one of the most important, memorable and highly functional spaces for campus communities. Conceptually, libraries are considered as ... -
Information Security Awareness and Practices of Systems Administrators in State Sector Health Institutes in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Sri Lanka is embarking on the process of digital health transformation resulting accumulation of wide variety of sensitive health information in digital format. Real time information is critical for decision making. ... -
Typology Assessment of Burnt Clay Roof Tiles: A Case of Ancient Burnt Clay Technology in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The ancient circular clay roof tiles with the radiocarbon dating of 2250 BP, found in archaeological excavation in Citadel in ancient city Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. Artefacts prove that the ancestors’ rich clay technology ... -
Evaluation of a Cost-Effective Interior Flooring System Using Burnt Clay Brick for Residential Buildings
(2023-09)Price escalation of construction materials and the economic crisis faced by the construc tion industry call the attention of building related professionals to experiment with cost effective material inventions. This ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessing Benefits of Developing a Simulation Model for Sustainable Constructions Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Approach in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method to create a simulation model for sus tainable projects in Sri Lanka can have a number of advantages. LCA is a methodical approach that assesses the environmental effects of a ... -
Evaluating the Efficacy of School Sexual and Reproductive Health Education in Preventing Teenage Pregnancies: A Case Study of a Selected Health Area during the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2021
(2023-09)The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of School Sexual and Reproductive Health Education (SSRHE) in reducing teenage pregnancies in Egodauyana Medical Officer of Health, the area with the highest teenage pregnancy ... -
Enhancing Recovery and Reducing Severe Acute Malnutrition through Effective Management at Primary Care Level
(2023-09)The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of School Sexual and Reproductive Health Education (SSRHE) in reducing teenage pregnancies in Egodauyana Medical Officer of Health, the area with the highest teenage pregnancy ... -
The Effect of Seasonal Variability in Mean Sea Level and Tidal Constituents: A Case Study in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The seasonal fluctuations cause water level variations in coastal regions. This research aims to investigate the seasonal variability of tidal constituents and Mean Sea Level (MSL). Tidal data of seven years from the ... -
Analysis of Hambanthota Coastal Zone Infringements Enforced by Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Using Remote Sensing
(2023-09)Sri Lanka is still a developing country. Therefore, various changes are taking place in the construction sector, both legally and illegally. Such illegal constructions are common in developing countries. With the development ... -
Soil Erosion Assessment Using RUSLE & ANN Models and Identifying the Correlation by Landslide Frequency Ratio Method: A Case Study of Kalu River Catchment of Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Soil erosion is a critical environmental concern with profound implications for agricultural productivity and natural resource sustainability. This research endeavors to evaluate soil erosion within the Kalu River catchment ... -
The Legal Protection of Coral Reefs in Sri Lanka: A Critical Analysis
(2023-09)Sri Lanka, being an island nation, has an abundance of coral reefs and reef ecosystems situated around the country. However, they are currently under the threat of rapid deterioration due to adverse human activities. ... -
Intellectual Property Law Vs Human Rights Law: A Re-Examination of the Relationship Between Two Distinct Legal Regimes in Light of Digitalization and Sustainability
(2023-09)In simple terms, intellectual property rights are rights that recognize and provide incentives for inventions connected to social development. On the other hand, human rights are basic natural rights that are inheritable ... -
Legal Aspects of Challenges and Privacy Concerns in Establishing and Maintaining a Forensic DNA Database in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)This research has been conducted to identify the legal aspects of challenges and privacy concerns in establishing and maintaining a forensic DNA database in Sri Lanka. Establishing a forensic DNA database in Sri Lanka ... -
Adequacy of Constitutional Provisions in Sri Lanka to Recognize Custodial Death as a Violation of Right to Life: A Comparative Analysis with India
(2023-09)Custodial death is one of the worst crimes in civilized society which is governed by the rule of law. The deaths of accused/suspects remain a very controversial topic not only in a particular country or region but in the ... -
The Impact of Parental Alcoholism on Children’s Rights
(2023-09)The long-standing family relationship between parents and child is essential for continuous development of children that intern determines the future prospects of the young generation. In the initial stage of human life, ... -
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 ... -
An Analysis of Duty to Reason-Giving in Administrative Law
(2023-09)The duty to give reasons for a decision is a part of the audi alteram partem, which is indispensable in Administrative Law. Earlier, the principles of natural justice did not include any general rule that reasons should ...