INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC): Recent submissions
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Fast transform algorithm for legendre polynomial transforms
(2013)Let P={p0,p1,...,pn-1] denote the collection of the first n Legendre polynomials pk of degree k and let X={x0,x1,...,xn-1} be a set of n sample points. The Discrete Legendre polynomial transform (DLT) of an input ... -
Positive Finding and Risk Factors for prediction of Breast Cancer: A Study from Mammographic X - Ray Examination at a Selected Private Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2016)Mammography is the x-ray examination of the human breast and most effective examination for detection of breast cancer. Our main aim of this study was to identify the more predicted risk factors to positive finding for ... -
Reducing the Volume of Municipal Solid Waste in Karadiyana Dumpsite by Using Compaction Method
(2016)The Karadiyana dumpsite is located 25 km from the financial capital of Sri Lanka. It serves two urban councils and four local authorities. It is considered to be one of the most polluted dumpsites in Colombo District. Water ... -
Helicopter Main Rotor aerodynamic simulation with CFD
(2016)The Bell 212 helicopter is one of the major general purposes utility rotorcraft currently in use in SLAF which is containing NACA 0012 aerofoil in the two blades of main rotor. The primary objective of this research project ... -
A Study on Knowledge and Practices Related to Prevention of Needle Stick Injuries among Nurses in Intensive Care Units of Kandy Teaching Hospital
(2016)Needle stick injuries (NSIs) in healthcare settings are a global issue. Risk of transmitting variety of blood borne pathogens to a health care worker is greatly increased with the exposure to NSIs. Incidence is high among ... -
Development of Downdraft Biomass Gasifier
(2016)Gasification is a thermal conversion process in which both heat and a combustible gases are produced. One method of gasification referred as partial oxidation, It is very similar to combustion, except that it occurs with ... -
Knowledge and self-reported practices on post-operative pain management among nurses working in surgical wards in two selected Teaching Hospitals
(2016)A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted at Colombo South Teaching Hospital (CSTH) and Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital (SJGH) to describe knowledge and self-reported practices on post-operative pain management ... -
Mathematics of architecture: A study of the philosophy of emerging architecture
(2016)Mathematics has been used in architectural design since the ancient times. Modern architectural forms designed on digital design platforms based on complex mathematical equations differ from Euclidean geometry. The ... -
Optimized manpower capacity planning model for aviation industry
(2016)Aircraft Maintenance is a combination of complicated tasks that ensures the safety of the technicians, airworthiness of the aircraft as well as the safety of the passengers where the workload is subdivide as base and line ... -
Mobile and desktop based group messaging system
(2013)Communication is an essential factor in any activity and in any community. Sharing and transferring information in a group is needed in many instances addressing both personal and corporate usage. Many studies and applications ... -
Human-monkey (Macaca sinica) conflict in Sri Lanka: A narrative review
(2016)With the deforestation, human population growth and expansion of various rural development projects, the incidence of human- monkey conflict is being increased.This overview aimed to summarize the findings of the projects ... -
Shoulder injuries among fast bowlers of school cricket teams in Colombo district
(2016)Cricket is identified as one of the famous games in the world which consists of three primary activities: bowling, fielding and batting. Among those of different activities, the fast bowlers are identified to be having a ... -
Constraints into IS strategic planning and IS development in the banking sector
(2013)The term Information System Strategy (ISS) encompasses a wide array of information and it brings together the business aims of a company, an understanding of the information needed to support those aims, and the implementation ... -
Hydrodynamic Interaction Effects on Tugs Operating within the Midship Region alongside Large Ships
(2016)This paper presents the findings of a numerical and experimental study to investigate the interaction effects induced on a tug operating within the midship region of a large ship at varying drift angles and lateral distances ... -
Automated Paddy Transplanter
(2016)Rice is the main staple food in Sri Lanka therefore paddy cultivation plays a major role in the Sri Lankan economy. There are two main methods of paddy cultivation which are sowing and planting. Sowing is the current trend. ... -
Testing the Anti-inflammatory Activity of Sri Lankan traditional medicine pill using albumin denaturation method
(2016)Inflammation is a useful protective mechanism in response to infections and injuries. It attempts to remove the initial causes of tissue damages by inactivating and destroying them. Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs ... -
A study on employee empowerment through e-government -A meta-analysis on public sector of Sri Lanka
(2013)This paper explains specific factors which effect on the use of E-Government within Sri Lanka. Among numerous empirical research done on E-Government of Sri Lanka this paper highlights few previous research done and the ... -
Effective Dose and Dose Area Product Assessment for Postero-Anterior Erect Chest X-ray Examinations of Adult Patients in a Selected Teaching Hospital in SriLanka
(2016)Since the use of X-ray facilities and equipment has increased rapidly in medical practices and diagnostic radiology has an enormous share of public dose from man-made sources, a much greater attention has been paid to ... -
Estimation of Hydro-acoustic Signatures Originated from Ship's Hull Vibration
(2016)The origin of shipboard hull vibrations is dominantly determined by vessels propulsion system, main machinery, auxiliary systems, pumps, breaking of the waves at the ship hull, etc. All of these peripherals and systems ... -
Managing the impacts of higher costs of renewable energy
(2013)Certain emerging technologies to covert renewable energy to electricity come at a premium price.The reasons for these high prices are not only their higher capital costs in terms of cost per unit of capacity installed,but ...