2016 IRC Articles: Recent submissions
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Conceptual Smart Earth Model
(2016)The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing day by day rapidly with modern devices getting connected all the time. Smart world is envisioned as an era in which smart objects such as mobile devices, computers, transportation, ... -
Feasibility of long term bulk paddy storage method for local conditions
(2016)a study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of silo method for long term bulk paddy storage and the effect on grain quality during storage period. A hopper bottom type meal silo of seven ton capacity was used for the ... -
A Novel Discrete Transform
(2016)The notion of a discrete transform is of great importance in solving many problems in Science and Engineering. For instance, the ordinary discrete Fourier transform (DFT) is one of the most important and distinguished ... -
Development of Mixed Fruit Leather Using Five Tropical Fruits
(2016)Fruit leathers are dehydrated sheets of fruit purees or a mixture of fruit juice concentrate and other ingredients with high nutritive value and organoleptic properties. The mixed fruit leathers were produced from purees ... -
Prediction of international tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka using state space modelling method: An empirical study after the civil war
(2016)Tourism plays a big role in development of a country in terms of economics. It contributes in large scale to the national revenue in Sri Lanka through foreign exchange. Tourists had less interest of visiting Sri Lanka, ... -
Finite Element Analysis of a vehicle chassis cross - member spot weld design
(2016)This paper addresses the analysis of LDV light commercial van chassis cross member spot weld design. First the experimental test was conducted to measure the deflection and strain values under different load conditions. A ... -
Preservation and quality evaluation of ready to cook vegetarian soup incorporated with dehydrated soy bean (Glycine max) powder under blast freezing
(2016)Formulation and development of nutritious complementary foods from locally and readily available raw materials have received a lot of attentions, recently. The growth of vegetable industry as a commercial proposition is ... -
Utilization pattern of Self Medication among Allied Health Undergraduates with focus on Knowledge and Attitudes
(2016)Self-medication (SM) is a common practice among university students as a part of self-care. Allied Health Science (AHS) students may have different behaviors and views on SM, as they expose to medication knowledge more ... -
Alert value calculation model for aircraft rotable components
(2016)There are pressing reasons for developing a better understanding group of indicators to assess social, economic and environmental sustainability of fuel wood systems. Therefore an important current research need is to ... -
Indicators for Assessing Social Sustainability of Fuel Wood Systems
(2016)There are pressing reasons for developing a better understanding group of indicators to assess social, economic and environmental sustainability of fuel wood systems. Therefore an important current research need is to ... -
The effect of relaxation and concentration on the performance of archers in Sri Lanka Army
(2016)Archery is a mental sport, requiring high levels of attention and physical/mental relaxation. Nevertheless, our initial questionnaire survey established the fact that the status of knowledge on relaxation and concentration ... -
Evaluation of the Effect and Efficacy of Cold Water Extract of New Herbal Formulation on Serum Lipid Levels in the Management of Hyperlipidaemia
(2016)This randomized prospective cohort clinical study was done to evaluate the effect of cold water extract of new herbal formulation consisting of Allium sativum (Bulb) Piper nigrum (Nuts) Murrayakoenigii (Leaves) in managing ... -
Usage of Quarry Dust and Lime as a stabilization agent for Fine grained soils
(2016)From recent past, a great amount of attention has been given to the use of alternative materials, which provide higher engineering quality than conventionally used materials as well as the financial affordability. Engineers ... -
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 ...