2020 IRC Articles: Recent submissions
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Employment Security of Probationary Workers in Sri Lanka: A Comparative Legal Analysis
(2020)Employment security is one of the most important factors which help to create an efficientandasatisfactoryworking environment. Probationary employment is one of the challenging employment types which indicates uncertain ... -
A Comparison of Nonlinear Material Models Used in Pavement Response Modelling
(2020)The numerical modelling of pavement responses is very much influenced by structural properties of pavement. The structural properties are modelled by material models. Clear understandings of pavement responses with respect ... -
A Critique of Available Remedies for Industrial Disputes Arising out of COVID-19: A Comparative Analysis
(2020)The recent pandemic due to COVID-19 has affected the whole world at large. Aside from the obvious health issues arising from COVID-19, there is also another less obvious issue; unemployment. Sri Lanka initiated curfews on ... -
Air Quality Predicting System for Colombo City using Machine Learning Approaches
(2020)Abstract Air pollution is one of the biggest threats to the environment and human beings. Because of the meteorological and traffic factors, the burning of fossil fuels, industrial activities, power plant emissions acts ... -
Development of a Robust Dynamic Damage Control Simulator
(2020)The art of ‘Damage Control’ has been part of a seafarer’s professional expertise for time immemorial. The utility of effective damage control as well as the disastrous consequences of lack of it, in modern Naval combat, ... -
Determination of Gender using Measurements of the Mandible taken from Orthopantomogram and Cephalogram
(2020)Abstract:-Determining of age is essential in forensic and medico legal practices. Most dimorphic bone of the skull is mandible. Therefore, in sex estimation, mandible plays a dominant role. Since the measurements of ... -
Work-From-Home – The Legal Status of Sri Lanka
(2020)Work from Home (WFH) is not a novel concept theoretically. However the practical application of WFH did not impact on many types of employment in the world until the COVID 19 situation. During WFH, the contract of employment ... -
A Mix Model approach for identifying occupational stress among the Information Technology employees: A Case Study
(2020)Abstract The aspiration of involving the growth, maintenance, and the use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and diffusion of data can be identified as information technology. Being a much ... -
Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory and Antibacterial activities of the extracts of leaves, roots and combination of leaves and roots of plant Magnolia figo.
(2020)Abstract:-Discovery of novel drugs from medicinal plants is getting popular owing to lesser side effects and to overcome antimicrobial resistance. The methanolic extracts of both leaves and roots of Magnolia figo plant ... -
Design of a Wind Propelled Planning Hull Craft for Shallow Water Operation
(2020)During recent flash floods, Sri Lanka Navy rescue teams met with many circumstances where they could not use their Dinghies even with a short tail Out Board Motors (OBM) due to submerged obstacles at unprecedented depths. ... -
Application of the Concept of Reparation in Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka
(2020)This study discusses the application of the concept of Reparation as an element of Transitional Justice (TJ) in the social transformation process especially after fragile circumstances in the society.The objective of this ... -
Association Between Perceived Stress And Obesity Among Female Undergraduate Students In The University Of Peradeniya
(2020)Abstract:-Obesity has been widely recognized as a major health hazard due to the increased risk of heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and cancers. BMI is the most popular method of measuring obesity. However, ... -
Establishing Rule of Law to Achieve Sustainable Development: The Pathway for National Growth in Sri Lanka
(2020)Rule of Law is a fundamental constitutional principle that should be respected by all states. The importance of establishing rule of law to achieve sustainable development is highlighted in international law. United Nations ... -
In Vitro Evaluation Of Sun Screen Activity And Phytochemical Screening Of Methanolic Leaf Extract Of Magnolia Figo
(2020)Abstract: Magnolia figo (Local name: “Madanakama”) is a native Chinese plant, which belongs to Family Magnoliaceae. Although, different parts of the plant have been used as a treatment for several types of disease ... -
Analysis of the Fire Effectiveness of Medium Calibre Indirect Fire Naval Weapon System
(2020)‘Oto Melara’ 76/62mm Compact Single Mounting Weapon system is the largest caliber one and only fire control radar coupled weapon system Sri Lanka Navy possessed with by 2019. Yet, this could not effectively used during war ... -
How the Offence of Rape has been Overshadowed by Marriage and its Impact on National Growth of Sri Lanka: A Critical Analysis from Legal and Economic Perspectives
(2020)Marital rape is no rape in Sri Lanka under Section 363(e) of the Penal Code. Apart from the slightest enlightenment furnished by the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act No. 34 of 2005, there are no significant legal ... -
Investigation Of In-Vitro Antiurolithiatic Activity Of Passiflora Foetida And Stachytarpheta Indica On Experimentally Prepared Calcium Oxalate Crystals.
(2020)Abstract:-Urolithiasis or the formation of urinary stones is a major non communicable disease that affects the urinary system. Among the different types of renal stones CaC2O4 are the overwhelming. Antiurolithiatic ... -
Optimum Locations Suitability: Analysis for Tsunami Warning Centres
(2020)More than 35,000 lives were lost due to the Tsunami disaster, occurred in 2004. That time, early warning towers had not been established to warn people before this kind of a disaster. After the disaster, 77 early warning ... -
A Study On The Assessment Of Perceived Stress, Self-Efficacy And Associated Socio-Demographic Factors Among Undergraduates In A Higher Educational Institution In Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract: Nearly 80% of students in higher education worldwide experience psychological stress during their university life due to imbalances in social, emotional, and physical conditions. Stress can lead to poor ... -
SherLock: A CNN, RNN-LSTM Based Mobile Platform for Fact- Checking on Social Media
(2020)Abstract: Today, false news is easily created and distributed across many social media platforms. Due to that, people find it difficult to choose between right and wrong information on those platforms. Therefore, ...