INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC): Recent submissions
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The Effect of Genetic Introgression on Phenotype in Dicrurus Drongos Across a Climatic Gradient in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Hybridization or introgression enables species to mix traits, allowing horizontal gene flow and varying parental alleles and phenotypes. Belihuloya, located in the intermediate zone is a transitioning point between dry ... -
The Effect of Genetic Introgression on Phenotype in Dicrurus Drongos Across a Climatic Gradient in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Hybridization or introgression enables species to mix traits, allowing horizontal gene flow and varying parental alleles and phenotypes. Belihuloya, located in the intermediate zone is a transitioning point between dry ... -
Impact of Domestic Cooking Process on Total Phenolic and Total Flavonoid Contents in Selected Commercially Available Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Sri Lankan rice (Oryza sativa L.) is well known for its therapeutic value due to the presence of bioactive phenolic and flavonoid compounds. This study aimed to assess if the domestic cooking process affect their content. ... -
Microbiological Quality of Commercially Available Ready-to-Eat Meat Street Food Doner Kebab in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Foodborne illnesses are a significant global concern and Doner kebab, a popular street food, which grilled meatloaf renowned for its diverse nutritional composition which is prone to microbial contamination. The present ... -
Effect of Sugar Component Changes during Processing of High Grown Black Tea using High Performance Liquid Chromatography Technique
(2023-09)Black tea, produced through a series of processing steps including withering, rolling, roll breaking, aeration, and drying of young tea shoots from Camellia sinensis (L.) plant, is cultivated in various agro-ecological ... -
Green Synthesis of Graphene via Electrochemical Exfoliation
(2023-09)Synthesis of graphene is one of the best ways to value-add graphite. Electrochemical exfoliation for graphene synthesis attracts interest due to its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and green approach compared to other ... -
Signal to Noise Ratio Analysis for Potential versus Time of the Under-Utilized Fruit Plant Dovyalis hebecarpa (Ketambilla) Under the Stimulus of Moisture Supply
(2023-09)Ceylon gooseberry (Dovyalis hebecarpa or Ketambilla) is an under-utilized fruit crop in Sri Lanka. It produces a deep purple berry, that is rich in antioxidants, pigments and vitamins serving numerous medicinal and ... -
Developing a Sulfur-based Antifungal Solution for Dermatophytosis and Assessment of its Antifungal Activity in-vitro against Microsporum canis – A Pilot Study from Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Dermatophystosis is a skin condition affecting the cosmetic appearance and the quality of life of people. This is caused by many species of dermatophytes, among them is Microsporum canis, a fungus in canine and feline ... -
The Impact of COVID-19 on Major Sectors in the Sri Lankan Economy
(2023-09)The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted both public health and the economy of Sri Lanka, leading to a prolonged economic recession. Enforcement of control measures, such as lockdowns and trade restrictions, adversely ... -
Stakeholders’ Perceptions on Adoption of Eco-friendly Technologies to Minimize Chemical Fertiliser Use in Paddy Farming
(2023-09)It is accepted that Eco-Friendly Technologies (EFTs) can be used to reduce the use of Chemical Fertilizers (CFs) significantly and to gain in economic, social, and environmental benefits. Thus this study was aimed to ... -
A Cross-Sectional Study to Determine the Association Between the Sleep Quality and Meal Patterns of Undergraduates of a Selected Educational Institute in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)A quality sleep is crucial for the academic performance, psychological wellbeing and overall health of undergraduates. Since nowadays unhealthy dietary habits such as skipping meals, snack overconsumption and nocturnal ... -
In-vitro Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Mixture against Common Microbial Strains Causing Urinary Tract Infections and Cytotoxicity Determination using Brine Shrimp Lethality Assay
(2023-09)In recent years antibiotic resistance has emerged as a global health concern. Ayurvedic and traditional medicine use plant based medications to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Aim of the study to detect the ... -
In-vitro Antibacterial Activity of Punica granatum Bark used as Ayurvedic Medicine in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The Punica granatum (Delum), which is utilized in Ayurvedic medicine, is one such widely used medicinal plant. Several parts of this plant have been used to treat several illnesses and Delum bark has been shown to contain ... -
Evaluation of growth, yield, and nitrogen losses from leafy red onion cultivation with different fertilizer practices in Kalpitiya peninsula
(2022-09)Intensive agriculture practices together with increased fertilizer use have a greater impact on groundwater quality in Kalpitiya.Water demand in Kalpitiya is 70% fulfilled by groundwater extractions. The demand is ever ... -
Secure Data Transformation in Cloud Using Hybrid Cryptography
(2022-09)The cloud is a very well-known and accepted data storage that provides many benefits to users with a pay-as-you-go pricing model, even providing storage solutions for massive amounts of data. Many users nowadays use different ... -
Use of sensor based automated irrigation for the mitigation of groundwater depletion and pollution issues in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
(2022-09)Kalpitiya, is an important agroecological region in Sri Lanka, which has greatly strengthened the country’s economy and food security. However, intensive farming practices in Kalpitiya have triggered its ground water ... -
Green Synthesis of Iron Nanoparticles from Long coriander (Eryngium foetidum) Leaves Aqueous Extract
(2022-09)Green synthesis method is becoming more popular as an economical, energy-efficient, low cost and environment-friendly way of synthesis of iron nanoparticles (FeNPs). In this study, the aqueous extract of Long coriander ... -
A Review on Reimagining Medical Education with Virtual Reality in Emerging Medical Disciplines
(2022-09)Involvement of emerging technological improvements is essential in medical disciplines to provide adequate medical treatment. Virtual reality is one of the latest and most applicable technologies that can facilitate medical ... -
Public Procurement Procedure and Project Implementation for the Digital Age: A Sri Lankan Perspective
(2022-09)Procurement of information systems (IS) is a complex process since they could range from off-the-shelf standard products to highly customized systems. The dynamic nature and rapid development in the IS sector often make ...