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Does learning environment differ in BSc. Nursing degree programmes in Sri Lankan state universities?
(2020)Abstract. The optimum learning environment of the degree programme provides better indication of its quality. Therefore, the objective of the study is to assess the learning environment of BSc. Nursing degree programmes ... -
Thematic Relations Based QA Generator for Sinhala
(2020)Abstract: Question-Answer Generation is one of the research areas in the field of Natural Language Processing. This paper presents how the Sinhala question-answer generator operates through the thematic relation on ... -
Real-Time Vision-Based & Optimized Pedestrian Crossing Control System
(2020)As per the National Council for Road Safety, more than 900 fatalities have been reported due to vehicle collisions on or near pedestrian crossings during the past 10 years within Sri Lanka. However, only minimal ... -
Abuses against Juvenile Offenders as National Security Threats; Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Juvenile Offenders in Sri Lanka
(2020)Not every child or youth is fortunate enough to have a childhood they would like to remember. A handful of youngsters tend to end up in prison, as juvenile offenders. All too often, the concern offered by the government ... -
Association of quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengths with low back pain due to non-contact injuries among fast bowlers aged between 15 – 19 years in division 1 boys’ schools in Colombo
(2020)Abstract. The purpose of this study was to investigate how quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengths associate with low back pain (LBP) due to non-contact injuries among 102 fast bowlers aged between 15-19 years at ... -
Domain-Based Similarity Calculation Method for Calculating Document Similarity
(2020)Abstract: Document similarity is important in different areas dealing with textual data such as knowledge management, information extraction, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence. Several methods ... -
Proportionality as a Separate Ground of Judicial Review: A Myth or Reality in United Kingdom and Sri Lanka
(2020)Administrative Law (AL), is the law which controls the governmental power that is exercised by the Administrative Authorities (AAs). The major purpose of AL is to retain the governmental power within their legal boundaries ... -
Development of a Semi-Automated Device to Lift and Transfer Bedridden Patients
(2020)Transferring bedridden patients from one flat surface to another, i.e. from a bed to a stretcher or laboratory/theater bed, is one of crucial activities carried out in healthcare facilities. It is a physically challenging ... -
Formulation development for a herbal cream incorporating the extracts of Curcuma zedoaria rhizome
(2020)Abstract: Curcuma zedoaria is a perennial herb which belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. In traditional medicine, the rhizome of Curcuma zedoaria is used to treat various diseases including inflammatory conditions. ... -
Real-Time Traffic Controlling Through Multi-Agent Technology
(2020)Abstract: In Sri Lanka, most of the traffic controlling happens through a fixed time controlling and runs on a static environment. However, these traffic control systems are not much effective compared to humanbased traffic ... -
Effectiveness of Foreign Portfolio Investment with regard to Multinational Corporations in the Long Run
(2020)This study was conducted to exploretheapplicationofPortfolio Investments in situations where Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), although stable, does not seem to be compatible with the conductofMultinationalcorporations ... -
Usefulness of Timed Up and Go test, Berg Balance Scale and Six Minute Walk Test as fall risk predictors in post stroke adults attending Rehabilitation Hospital Ragama
(2020)Abstract: Stroke is a major risk factors for falls. However, there are no established practices being used to predict fall risk with Stroke patients in Sri Lankan stroke care settings. The purpose of this study is ... -
Design of Pressure Sensing Circuit to Measure Pressure Distribution of Patient’s Foot
(2020)Design of pressure sensing circuit and related parameters are discussed in this paper. A significant portion of the world’s population is plagued by diabetes. It can deteriorate the organs of the body at a very high ... -
Projection Profiling Based Sinhala Braille Character Recognition and Conversion
(2020)Abstract: The instantaneous conversion of written Braille characters to readable, colloquial text of the particular language it was written in, has been a hurdle for many sighted personal. Various solutions have been ... -
Behavioural and Psychological Impact of Covid-19 on a Group of Youth and Young Adults Repatriated Back to Sri lanka from the uk: a qualitative study
(2020)Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic affected international students around the world, including the Sri Lankan undergraduate and post-graduate students who were studying in the UK, and they were repatriated to Sri Lanka by ... -
Performance Comparison of Solid Tires and Non-Pneumatic Tires Using Finite Element Method: Application to Military Vehicles
(2020)Tire technologies are growing rapidly due to the high demand for applications in harsh environmental conditions. Solid and non-pneumatic (NP) tires are utilized in such conditions as transporting excessive loads, ... -
Awareness on Prevention of Common Oral Diseases Among Non –Dental Undergraduate Students of University of Peradeniya
(2020)Abstract:. In Sri Lankan context, dental caries, periodontal diseases and oral cancers are the common oral diseases with a higher prevalence .Objective of this study was to assess the awareness on prevention of common ... -
Computer Vision Based Approach for Traffic Violation Detection
(2020)Abstract -The ever growing number of vehicles in a country present a variety of problems including but not limited to; infrastructural problems, air and water pollution and accidents with the latter being the most ... -
Manual Immature Reticulocyte Fraction: a reliable marker to assess post traumatic blood loss.
(2020)Abstract. Hemorrhage is a common stress condition following acute trauma that needs prompt medical attention as it can be fatal. Traumatic haemorrhage be classified into three categories; mild, moderate and severe based ... -
Investigation of Nasal Colonization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Among Nursing Students at a University in Sri Lanka
(2020)Abstract Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the important pathogenic bacteria within the hospital and the community. Asymptotic nasal carriers are potential sources for transmission and subsequent ...