2018 IRC Articles: Recent submissions
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A Computer-Based Analysis of Acoustic Properties of Sri Lankan Pirith Chants Using Voiced to Unvoiced Ratio and Probability Distribution Functions
(2018)Pirith is a special type of chanting; believed to be a protective doctrine preached by the Load Buddha in Pali language. Generally, a voice signal consists of the fundamental frequency, F0 and a series of harmonic frequencies ... -
Investigate the Necessity of Use of Nuclear Power As an Energy Source in Sri Lanka with Special Concern on Present Nuclear Trend
(2018)The escalation of electricity demand in a country has become an unavoidable factor. Technological development and raising people’s living standards are the main reasons for increasing electricity demand. Electricity demand ... -
Low Cost Real Time Temperature Monitoring System for Concrete Using Wireless Sensors
(2018)Structural health monitoring (SHM) has become an inevitable part in a life span of a structure due to its potential to ensure the public safety and to increase the life span of the structure. Monitoring any kind of structures ... -
Early Warning System for Landslides Using Wireless Sensor Networks
(2018)Landslides occur in many areas in Sri Lanka, and they cause considerable damage to natural habitat, environment, economy and other resources. Monitoring, predicting and controlling are the three major challenges associated ... -
Light Interface of 3D Hand Motional Gesture Recognition in Human Computer Interaction
(2018)Hand gestures play a significant role in HumanComputer Interaction(HCI) where traditional interaction method like Keyboard, Mouse or Joystick induce stress and fatigue to the user when interacting with computing environments. ... -
Optimal Crew Planning Through Variable Capacity Assignment for Commercial Aircraft Flight Line Maintenance
(2018)Crew planning and scheduling is researched intensively as it affects the aviation operational costs substantially. Maintenance crew planning is an integral part of the same where less emphasis paid compared to flying crew ... -
Impact of Human Factors on Airline Overall Maintenance Effectiveness: an Analysis of Major Aircraft Operators in Sri Lanka
(2018)Skill based error and mistakes form a significant part of the effect of aviation human factors as far as maintenance is concerned. Many air and ground incidents have been traced back to have occurred due to lapses that ... -
Design and Development of a Flying Object for Inspection and Cleaning of Distribution Power Lines in Sri Lanka
(2018)Inspection, detection and cleaning are essential for the maintenance of distribution power lines (DPL). Developed countries use unmanned automated vehicles (UAVs) for this purpose. Helicopter usage is efficient but costly ... -
Development of a Budget Roof Fairing Using a CFD Analysis of Different Roof Fairing Shapes
(2018)Semi-trailer trucks are commonly used in Sri Lanka for long distance transportation. These trucks are subjected to an unfavourable high drag which makes a huge impact in fuel consumption. In order to reduce this drag, ... -
Eigenfaces Based Face Recognition Device for Visually Impaired Persons
(2018)This paper proposes to develop an embedded system based instrument for visually impaired, it is a wearable device in the form of badge holder of the patent which is designed using Raspberry Pi in addition with visual and ... -
Smart Device for Close-Monitoring in Elder Care
(2018)Elder care is an area in modern society where a series of issues are encountered. There is a feasibility to find solutions pertaining to the issues of elder care by using wearable sensors and telemonitoring devices. This ... -
''Pirates of the Arabian Sea'' : Somali Piracy in the High Seas and Its Challenges Upon International Maritime Security
(2018)This paper elucidates the contemporary challenge from Somali piracy for international maritime security. It traces the history of piracy in modern period and why piracy has become a difficult issue in terms of international ... -
Economic Diplomacy, Asian Century and Sri Lanka`s Foreign Policy
(2018)The 21st century has been widely regarded as the Asian century and this global power shift is characterized by unprecedented economic growth, investments and enhanced regional cooperation. This global power shift continues ... -
Catalan Independence From the Perspective of International Law
(2018)In the modern international system, state recognition is given much importance due to the issues relating to statehood. The recognition of states is a legal issue associated with international law. According to the ... -
Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremist Propaganda in Sri Lanka Through Strategic Communication
(2018)Radicalization and violent extremism driven by religious, racial and ethnic supremacist ideology has become the new face of the ever-evolving landscape of terrorism. Gone are the days when only a military approach with ... -
Ecuador’S Border Security Failures: an Analysis of the Institutional Characteristics of the Coordinating Bureau of Intelligence
(2018)This article sets out the institutional redesign elements that ended up shaping a poor border security between Ecuador and Colombia. It suggests that because of an institutional design addressed by a strong executive figure, ... -
Developing Life Coping Skills Among Amputated Elderly War Veterans/Differently - Abled War Heroes: a Review of Literature
(2018)The theoretical aspects related to life coping skills among disabled or differently able war heroes will be discussed in this paper. Literature review on the other hand will guide the researcher to develop a sustained ... -
Sea Power of Island Nations in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities for Sri Lanka
(2018)This paper discusses the importance of applying the maritime concept of Sea Power as a pragmatic strategy to counter non-traditional maritime security threats to Sri Lanka. The researcher, as a practitioner as well as a ... -
An Exploratory Study on the Recruitment Process of Officer Cadets: a Review of Literature with Special Reference to Nepal and Sri Lanka
(2018)Maintaining a credible military deterrence is the raison d’etre of the armed forces of any nation. The process of getting able-bodied men to an organisation is called recruitment. Recruitment of officer corps in South Asian ... -
Learning Styles of Military Learners
(2018)Learning styles influence the way students learn and how they approach learning situations. Learning styles among students are varied and there are number of factors that may account for such differences in how students ...