2023 IRC Abstracts: Recent submissions
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Enhancing Road Safety for Motorcyclists: A Modified Helmet with Live Monitoring of Eye Aspect Ratio for Driver Drowsiness Detection
(2023-09)Driver fatigue and drowsiness contribute to more than 20% of reported road accidents worldwide, with motorcyclists being particularly vulnerable. To address this issue, this study proposes a modified helmet with innovative ... -
Factors Influencing the Optimal Reintegration of Skilled Migrant Returnees in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Some of the Nation’s consider traditionally, that the return migration has been positively viewed as a popular strategy. There is a question that it is not at satisfactory level of utilization of the experience and ... -
Evaluating the Energy Performance of Green Roofs and Their Potential for Reducing Building Energy Demands
(2023-09)The article aims to evaluate the energy performance of green roofs and explore their potential for reducing building energy demands. By examining existing research and case studies, it will analyze the key factors that ... -
Synthesis and Characterisation of Phase Pure Hydroxyapatite from Bovine Bones
(2023-09)Most bone fractures can heal spontaneously because of the regenerative nature of bone tissue. However, if the defect size exceeds a ‘critical size’, the bone is no longer able to heal naturally. Bone grafts are used to ... -
Simulation of Path Planned Differential Drive and Obstacle Avoidance Medicine Delivery Robot Using V-REP CoppeliaSim
(2023-09)The purpose of this research paper is to explore the development of a medicine delivery robot using path planned differential drive and obstacle avoidance techniques. The use of such a robot has the potential to improve ... -
From Fields to Skies: Assessing the Viability of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Technology for Precision Agriculture in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)This research paper explores the viability of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector, focusing on its practical and potential benefits. The research aims to pave the way for seamless ... -
Field Performance Evaluation of Mechanical Weeder for Paddy
(2023-09)Weeds are a significant impediment to paddy production. Herbicides are commonly used to manage weeds, however they have a number of side effects owing to environmental pollution. Existing commercial power weeding machine ... -
Radio Signal Based Indoor Localization with Histogram-based Gradient Boosting Classifier with LoRa
(2023-09)Indoor localization has gained significant importance in the context of smart cities, driven by the need for accurate positioning and navigational solutions. This research focuses on the application of long range (LoRa) ... -
Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy Investigation of Naturally Occurring Graphite Surface
(2023-09)Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy (STM) has emerged as a powerful tool for investigating the potential of graphene as a substrate for molecular absorption, attracting considerable attention in nanotechnology and materials ... -
Feasibility of Lutetium Radioisotope Production Using Natural Ytterbium for Targeted Radiotherapy
(2023-09)Research related 177Lu is most attractive in the last decade due to its applications in both cancer treatments and applications in diagnostic imaging of nuclear medicine. 177Lu is not yet used or imported for either ... -
Implementation of SMS Base Pulse Oximeter for Early Identification of “Silent Hypoxia” Patients
(2023-09)COVID-19 infected patients are diagnosed with “silent hypoxia” in absence of dyspnea. Hypoxemia, is a life-threatening medical condition which drops the oxygen saturation to 80% - 85% suddenly. However, due to hospital ... -
Smart System for Human Nail Disease Diagnosis and Underlying Systemic Disease
(2023-09)The aim of this research is to develop a smart system for human nail disease diagnosis and predicting underlying systemic disease. Nail disease is a common problem affecting millions of people worldwide, and some nail ... -
A Case Study of Mass Concrete Footing Construction for a High-rise Building Development in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Currently, scale down mock up test is widely practiced in construction industry to predict the possible temperature rise and temperature differential in mass concrete construction. Also, it can be used to validate the ... -
Performance Evaluation of Solar Hot Water Collector Comprising Modified Loop Heat Pipes
(2023-09)At present, popularity of Solar Hot Water Heater Systems (SHWHS) is growing rapidly as it employs the pollution free green energy technology. With this high demand on Hot Water Solar Collector (HWSC) systems, worldwide ...