Browsing KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies by Document Type "Journal article"
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Adopting ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 21001:2018 EOMS to the Sri Lankan Higher Educational Institutions: A Review of Literature
(2024-07)Higher education is the critical economic sector that is eventually followed by all other major service sectors in an economy such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunication, aviation, transportation etc. Today, ... -
Applicability of Health, Safety, and Welfare Law Relating to the Construction Industry in Sri Lanka
(2024-11)Construction is particularly a high-risk industry, with a higher rate of accidents compared to other sectors. In Sri Lanka specifically, numerous construction accidents result from neglecting safety protocols stipulated ... -
An Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Urban Flooding: a Case Study in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
(2024-11)This study investigates the relationship between Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) changes and urban flooding in the Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Divisional Secretariat Division (DSD). The research objectives include analysing ... -
Assessment of Setup-errors in 3d-conformal Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Using an Electronic Portal Imaging Device
(2024-11)Patient setup is crucial in radiotherapy since treatment is delivered as fractionated treatment over a period of time. Using own institutional margins by considering the setup errors will provide better radiotherapy ... -
Characterization of Morphological Brain Changes in Generalized Epilepsy Using Region Based Morphometry
(2024-11)Magnetic Resonance Imaging has been widely involved in detecting morphological brain changes in generalized epilepsy at voxel level. It is believed that region-based morphometry could provide better characterizations for ... -
A Clustering Approach to Detect Imposter Syndrome Among Sri Lankan Undergraduates
(2024-11)Imposter Syndrome is another name for perceived fraudulence, which is characterized by feelings of personal inadequacy and self-doubt that endure despite education, achievement, experience and success. This is not a ... -
Cognitive Impairments in Substance Addiction: Narrative Review
(2024-11)Cognition is an intricate mechanism governing the executive functions in the human body and undergoes a developmental process influenced by genetic, biological, and ecological factors. The addicted substance can be ... -
A Comparative Study on the Antioxidant Potentials of Hybrid and Generic Papayas Available in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
(2024-11)Generic papaya is a tropical plant abundant in Sri Lanka. Traditionally, it has been used therapeutically as it is a good source of polyphenols, carotenoids and an excellent source of vitamins that are powerful ... -
Competitiveness of Sri Lankan Tea in the International Market: A Trade Flow Analysis
(2024-07)For more than 150 years, Sri Lanka has had a significant influence on the world market for tea. Sri Lanka is one of the world's top producers and exporters of tea. However, Sri Lanka's tea industry encounters a number ... -
The Concept of ‘Inventiveness of Machines’: How Ready is Patent Law to Afford the Creative Inventiveness of Artificial Intelligence?
(2024-07)Making science fiction a reality, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative drive in almost every aspect of human life today. With the advancements of modern technology, AI has acquired the ability to think ... -
A Critical Overview of the Implementation of Right to Information in Sri Lanka
(2024-11)The Right to Information (RTI) is integral to the concept of democracy today, as it embodies key democratic principles including good governance, transparency, and accountability of public authorities. In Sri Lanka, the ... -
Cross-sectional Study on Hematological Variation Associated With Advance Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in a CKDu Endemic Area in Sri Lanka
(2024-11)A cross-sectional study was undertaken to investigate the etiology and disease progression in terms of CKD (chronic kidney disease)-initiation risk factors (IRF) and hematology in Nachchaduwa, a CKDu (CKD of unknown ... -
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among Allied Health Sciences undergraduates: A cross-sectional Study at a Defence University in Sri Lanka
(2024-07)The mental health of university undergraduates is a critical concern globally, with challenges faced by students in unique academic environments. This study was conducted at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University ... -
Development and Antibacterial Characterization of Hand Sanitizer Gel From Mint Leaf Extract (Mentha arvensis L)
(2024-11)Formulation of hand sanitizers with herbs extract to enhance safety and quality while maintaining effective antibacterial properties. This study aimed to formulate hand sanitizers with different concentrations of ethyl ... -
The effect of z-score on Year Grade Point Average (YGPA) and Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) in Faculty of Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU)
(2024-07)A collection of 182 Intake 35 day scholar undergraduates who had followed the Local GCE Advanced Level examination from the Faculty of Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), was selected. ... -
Enhancing Public Education and Addressing Policy Gaps for Radon Exposure and Lung Cancer Risk Mitigation in Sri Lanka
(2024-11)Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, is a significant health risk attributable to its strong association with lung cancer. In Sri Lanka, public awareness of radon exposure and its health implications remains low, ... -
Enhancing thermal and daylight performance of historic buildings with passive modifications; A tropical case study
(2024-07)Historical buildings worldwide hold immense potential for adaptive reuse within the framework of the circular economy, a concept gaining traction in the building construction industry for its role in reducing carbon ... -
Estimation of CLARK Y-14 Airfoil’s Lift Hysteresis in Low-Speed Flow
(2024-07)A phenomenon called hysteresis is responsible for the difference in the separation and the reattachment angles of an airfoil which is seen within the vicinity of the stalling angle of attack. The reason for this is the ... -
Exploring ER-UMA Type Dwarf Novae Using Photometry Data of Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)
(2024-11)An investigation was conducted into eleven ER Ursae Majoris (ER-UMa) star systems using photometric light curve data obtained from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), with a focus on exploring their mass ... -
Exploring the Impact of Facial Features on Apparent Personality Traits Detection Using Deep Learning Techniques
(2024-11)Apparent personality detection has emerged as a prominent research area within deep learning. While numerous deep learning solutions have been developed to predict personality accurately, the lack of transparency in ...