INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC): Recent submissions
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The Use of First Language in Teaching Second Language Vocabulary to Sri Lankan Undergraduates.
(2017)Abstract- English has become the “Global language” (Crystal, 2003) and is taught as the second language in most of the countries around the world. In Sri Lanka too, there is a considerable demand for English Language ... -
A Review of Literature on the Community of Inquiry Framework
(2017)The purpose of the current study was to critically analyze the learning in community of inquiry (CoI) framework. In the year 2000 Garrison, Anderson and Archer introduced CoI framework in order to find solutions to reduce ... -
Locally available low-cost packing media for anaerobic filters to treat Landfill Leachate
(2017)Solid waste generated in urban centres is disposed into sanitary landfills or dumping sites. The generated leachate at dumping sites causes many problems leading to various environmental impacts. Hence, it is decided to ... -
Determination of existing relationship among grindability, chemical composition and particle size of raw material mix at Aruwakkalu Limestone.
(2017)In the production process of the Siam City Cement (Lanka) Ltd, grindability can be mainly effected by the chemical composition of the raw materials, ball mill performance and moisture content. However, currently, in the ... -
Numerical simulation of debonding of CFRP strengthened steel beam
(2017)Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) is an advanced engineering material introduced to aerospace industry, recently. Later, the applications of CFRP extended to other field as well. In Civil Engineering, CFRP is popula ... -
Behaviour of reinforced full scale embankment on hard ground in Phitsanulok, Thailand
(2017)A full-scale test embankment (6 m height) constructed by Department of Highways, the Bureau of Road Research and Development in Phitsanulok, Thailand was simulated using FEM 2D. A surcharge fill of 1.2 m thick without re ... -
Human-Centred Design of Ships
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The Need for a Regional Mechanism to Combat Piracy at Sea in the South Asian Region.
(2017)This research paper explores whether there is a need for a regional mechanism to combat piracy in South Asia with special reference to Sri Lanka. Thus, the objectives of this paper revolves around identifying whether there ... -
Illegal Unreported Unregulated Fishing by Sri Lankan Fishermen: Law Implementation Mechanism and Fishers’ Attitudes on Compliance
(2017)Abstract –This paper discusses the mechanism of the national legal framework for combatting IUU fishing and suggests strategic improvements based on fishers’ attitudes on compliance. A questionnaire was prepared and forwarded ... -
Analysis of Dependencies & Legal Barriers on Digital Forensic Investigations in Sri Lanka
(2017)The objective of this research is to investigate dependencies and legal barriers arises when conducting digital forensic investigation in Sri Lankan context. Since the Sri Lankan legislations on computer crimes are now ... -
Decisive role of Roman Law in development of International Law
(2017)Abstract –Roman Law has been generally conceived by legal academia as a system of private law, which mainly deals with contact, marriage and property. Though it has been not much widely discussed Justinian’s “Corpus Juris” ... -
Protection of Women in Non International Armed Conflict- A Feminist Perspective
(2017)The legal regime of international humanitarian law is meant for protection for victims of armed conflict. It distinguishes two types of armed conflicts, namely: IAC, opposing two or more States, and NIAC, between governmental ... -
Impact of GIS Modelling in Military Operational Planning
(2017)The operation planning process takes considerable time and requires sound intelligence regarding the battlefield in preparing a successful operation plan. It is a globally accepted fact that sound planning and preparatio ... -
The Strategic Importance of Sri Lanka in Indian Ocean Region: Reference to String of Pearls Strategy
(2017)China’s interest in maritime silk route and continues energy flow to the country has resulted as “String of Pearls” across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). In the 21st century, China came into the scenario of balancing the ... -
Emergence of Tamil Tiger Cells in Sri Lanka: A Comparative Analysis to Terrorism Perspective
(2017)Ethnic conflict had created political, economic, and security influences in Sri Lanka. From the late 1970s until 2009, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam known as LTTE conducted a massive violent campaign against the g ...