2023 IRC Abstracts: Recent submissions
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Prevalence and Pattern of Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Substances Abuse among Male Manual Labourers in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Tobacco and alcohol use, and substance abuse are common problems among manual labourers in many areas of the world. Increased consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances in Sri Lanka has severely impacted the ... -
Analysing the Implementation of the Temporary Protection Directive and its Legal Implications in the Context of the Russia-Ukraine War
(2023-09)The Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) was rst invoked in March 2001 through the European Council Decision 2022/382 to address the out ows of asylum seekers eeing Ukraine. As a result of the TPD’s declaration that ... -
Caregiving Skills of Family Caregivers Providing Daily Care to Dependent Stroke Survivors: A Study in Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Stroke is a devastating disease that impacts the patient and the family. Often patients have long term disability and need the support of a family caregiver for activities of daily living (ADL). However, the speci c care ... -
Awareness, Self-Care Measures, and Medication Adherence to Managing Diabetes Mellitus among Patients attending Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a global health concern that is interfered with poor glycaemic control due to a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism. Therefore, this study assessed awareness, self-care measures, and medication ... -
Social Network Analysis as a Strategic Plan to Overcome Terrorism
(2023-09)Terrorism continues to pose a signi cant threat to global security, requiring innovative strategies to e ectively combat this complex phenomenon. Traditional counter-terrorism approaches often focus on reactive measures, ... -
Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Associated Lifestyle Behaviours among Female Nurses in Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Overweight and obesity are de ned as abnormal or excessive body fat accumulation that may impair health. Being overweight and obese among nurses is an important issue as it can a ect their health and professional capability ... -
Building Resilience in the Indo-Paci c: A Holistic Defence Approach for the United States and Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The US and Sri Lanka mutually agree that a “free and open” Indo-Paci c that is secure, prosperous, and resilient should be the goal of future engagement with each other and other states in the region. Concerning their ... -
An Exploration of Coping Strategies used During the Examination Period by Final Year Allied Health Undergraduates of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University; A Qualitative Study
(2023-09)Academic and clinical coursework often leads to high levels of stress among undergraduates specially during exam period, which may induce anxiety, depression and decreased academic outcomes. Recognizing the need for ... -
Estimation of Phenolic Content, Flavonoid Content, and Antioxidant Activities of Selected Fruits in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The aim of this study was to evaluate the Total Phenolic Content (TPC), Total Flavonoid Content (TFC), and in vitro antioxidant activity, of six underutilized fruits in Sri Lanka. The selected fruits are Elaeocarpus ... -
Application of the Peak-to-Valley Method for in-situ Gamma Spectroscopy Using NaI(Tl) Detector
(2023-09)The depth distribution in soil is required to quantify the radioactivity in environment using in-situ gamma spectroscopy. The conventional approach to determining depth distribution is the core sampling method, which ... -
Identification of Pathogenic Bacteria (Escherichia coli) in Drinking Water Sources and Detection of their Antibiotic Resistant Genes in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Water plays a critical role on Earth, and its significance is particularly evident in relation to human beings. The present study aimed to identification of Escherichia coli and detection of their antibiotic resistant ... -
Morphological, Vocal, and Genetic Characterization of Motacilla flava – tschutschensis Allospecies Complex in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Yellow wagtail complex was long considered a single species (Motacilla flava). Recent phylogenetic studies however, split this species into two; the Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) and the Eastern Yellow Wagtail ... -
The Taxonomic History, Geographical Distribution and Status of Sri Lankan Jackal
(2023-09)The Eurasian Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) is found in Europe and Asia. It is the only wild dog species found in Sri Lanka. The taxonomic status of the Sri Lankan jackal, however, is ambiguous, and its distribution is ... -
Biopriming of Rice Seeds with Plant-Growth-Promoting Trichoderma citrinoviride TRI103 Reduces Nitrogen Fertilizer Usage Under Greenhouse Conditions
(2023-09)The increased use of synthetic fertilizers in agriculture has been a financial burden for farmers while posing environmental and human health risks. This study aimed to explore the impact of seed biopriming with a novel ... -
Responses of Avian Communities to a Submontane Elevational Gradient
(2023-09)Biogeography comprises the study of patterns of the geographic distribution of organisms and the factors which govern those patterns. The study was implemented from the Samanalawewa river basin (480 m Mean Sea Level ... -
Extraction and Characterization of Fibers from Caryota urens L. (Kithul) Leaves
(2023-09)Caryota urens L. (Sinhala: Kithul; English: Fishtail palm) is an indigenous plant naturally grown in the wild. Kithul leaf has a high fiber content and could be a good alternative to many fibers with industrial applications. ... -
Determination Of Pathogenic Bacteria in Commercially Available Fresh Green Leafy Vegetables in Western Province, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Foodborne illnesses from pathogenic microorganisms are a global health concern. Fresh green leafy vegetables are vital but prone to contamination, necessitating precautions. The present study aimed to determine the ... -
Nest Site Selection, Cavity Characteristics, and Cavity Use of Dinopium Flamebacks in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Ecology of Dinopium flamebacks (woodpeckers) in Sri Lanka is not fully comprehended. This study investigates the nest site selection, cavity characteristics, and cavity-use by secondary cavity users of Dinopium flamebacks ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Phytochemical Composition, Anti-oxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity between Garcinia quesita and Garcinia zeylanica Fruit Rind by Five Extraction Methods
(2023-09)Garcinia quesita and Garcinia zeylanica are endemic to Sri Lanka. Garcinia rind extracts are used to treat ulcers, asthma, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia by the traditional medicine practice. However, studies on ... -
Anti-oxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Various Crude Extracts of Flacourtia inermis (Lovi) and Averrhoa bilimbi (Billin) plants
(2023-09)Averrhoa bilimbi (Billin) and Flacourtia inermis (Lovi) plants belong to underutilized fruit plants in Sri Lanka. These plants are comprised of valuable phytochemicals such as flavonoids, and phenolics which can act as ...