GENERAL SIR JOHN KOTELAWALA DEFENCE UNIVERSITY (KDU)

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1 GENERAL SIR JOHN KOTELAWALA DEFENCE UNIVERSITY (KDU) 8 th INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE (IRC-8) Inculcating Professionalism for National Development 27 th & 28 th August 2015 ABSTRACTS General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Ratmalana Sri Lanka

2 This book contains the abstracts of papers presented at the 8 th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana held on 27 th and 28 th August No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka. Editors Dr CL Goonasekara Lt Col PH Premaratne Ms BDK Anandawansa Published by General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Ratmalana Sri Lanka Tel : conference@kdu.ac.lk Website : ISBN Published date 27 August 2015 ii 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

3 ABSTRACT EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Snr Prof TR Weerasooriya - President Col MGWWWMCB Wickramasinghe RWP RSP psc Col PTR Makuloluwa Cdr HDAK Amarawadana psn Cdr MDCPK Gunathilake psc Lt Col PH Premaratne Lt Cdr RH Ranasinghe Sqn Ldr JI Abeygunawardane Snr Prof WD Rathnasooriya Snr Prof N Warnasuriya Snr Prof RN Pathirana Snr Prof SR De Alwis Seneviratne Snr Prof N De Silva Snr Prof MV Weerasooriya Snr Prof AS Karunananda Prof R Perera Dr CN Karunaratne Dr MM Jayawardana Dr RMNT Sirisoma Dr AH Lakmal Dr CL Goonasekara Dr T Abeysekara Dr KMGP Premadasa Dr SHNP Gunawickrama Mr WAAK Amaratunga Mr M Vignarajah Ms RMNP Rajapakse Mr M Wijesinghe Mr S De Silva Ms TNK Meegaswatte Ms TD Kothalawala Ms BDK Anandawansa Ms DDL Willarachchi Ms ND Ranasinghe Ms JADUN Jayasuriya 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts iii

4 Dr CL Goonasekara Lt Col PH Premaratne Ms BDK Anandawansa CONFERENCE CHAIR CO - SECRETARIES STEERING COMMITTEE Maj Gen JR Kulatunga RSP psc - President Brig WPAK Thilakarathne psc Col MGWWWMCB Wickramasinghe RWP RSP psc Col PTR Makuloluwa Lt Col YABM Yahampath RWP RSP psc Lt Col P Vithanage Lt Col PH Premaratne Snr Prof TR Weerasooriya Prof MHJ Ariyarathna Prof AS Karunananda Prof RP Perera Dr SWP Mahanamahewa Dr MM Jayawardana Dr AH Lakmal Dr RMNT Sirisoma Dr CL Goonasekara Ms BDK Anandawansa PLENARY / TECHNICAL SESSIONS COORDINATORS Maj NC Karunarathne Mr M Vignarajah Dr AR Rupasinghe Dr AN Senanayaka Dr KMGP Premadasa Dr TB Abeyasekara Ms DD Lokuge Dr GU Jayaweera Dr P Kumari Mr NRM Nelumdeniya Mr S Satheesmohan Mrs S Pussepitiya Mrs RGN Lakmali Dr DH Jayasena Ms AMTN Adikari Mr GIM Liyanage Ms HMAGK Ekanayake Dr K Bandara Ms BLC Samanmali Mr ADAI Gunasekra iv 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

5 Message from the Secretary - Ministry of Defence It is with immense pleasure that I am sending you this message on this day as the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University organizes its 8 th consecutive International Research Conference This year s theme for the IRC is Inculcating Professionalism for National Development, which will be conducted under many scientific sessions i.e. Defence & Strategic Studies, Engineering, Information Technology, Medicine, Basic & Applied Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Law, Management, Social Sciences, Humanities, Built Environment and Spatial Sciences. To inculcate professionalism for National Development is a timely necessity for most of the countries in our region-south Asia, where market places are opening up day-byday making our region a nerve center both economically and politically for other parts of the world. Thus, raising the requirement for every individual to be a professional is imperative so that, their countries would ultimately benefit in the long run in today s highly competitive world, economically or technically. The Kotelawala Defence University stands in the lead among other universities in the country as a producer of professionals for Sri Lanka as well as for some neighboring countries as it trains foreign students who would be future military leaders. It also produces Engineers, Doctors, Lawyers, graduates in IT, Management, Social Sciences, Humanities and postgraduates in many disciplines. I believe this year s IRC will provide a safe heaven for such going-to-be-professionals for their respective fields to broaden their horizons and be a part of the national development drive in the future. Finally, I wish the Kotelawala Defence University, organizers of the event and every participant of the 8 th IRC best of luck and a brighter future in their respective fields of profession. Mr BMUD BASNAYAKE Secretary, Ministry of Defence 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts v

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7 Message from the Vice Chancellor As the Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), I am glad to write this message to the Abstracts Book of KDU International Research Conference (IRC), which is held this year on the theme Inculcating Professionalism for National Development. Inculcating professionalism in a country s workforce is essential for its national development, and it can only be achieved through a concerted effort especially by those involved in its educational system. In this respect, KDU has clearly identified its role and is committed to the task of helping the nation to bridge the gap between the need and the availability of a professional workforce to adequately support the national development effort of the country. Accordingly, we have taken many initiatives to enhance the professionalism of our own staff first and then to produce graduates in diverse fields with essential knowledge, attitudes and skills to achieve professionalism in their respective fields. Timely revision of curricula, regular consultations with the industry, close watch on quality assurance, provision of best facilities for research and innovations, introduction of new degree programmes targeting the production of graduates in fields essential for national development are some of the many initiatives taken in this regard. KDU attempts to inculcate in its products some important character traits such as discipline, balanced personality, positive attitudes to learning and work, sound communication and presentation skills, flair for research, and honesty and integrity through diverse programmes such as sports activities and competitions, social functions, club activities, syndicate presentations, research studies, military training for officer cadets and appropriate industrial training for day-scholars and so on. This attempt coupled with the implementation of a well-planned curricula that provide a high quality learning experience of international standard pave the way for our products to easily achieve professionalism when exposed to the world of work. The feedback we receive, for instance, of the professional approach of our first batch of medical graduates serving their internship in various hospitals is extremely encouraging, and we are confidently looking forward to seeing the fruits of what we plant today The large numbers of students reading for diverse degrees in our nine faculties will soon be making their way into the world of work and we are quite confident that they would certainly make their alma mater proud. The KDU International Research Conference 2015, is the eighth consecutive one, and this conference itself is an example of our commitment to enhancing professionalism and contributing to national development. So, let me congratulate all contributors and express my sincere best wishes for a highly successful conference which is a forum from which undergraduates, academics and practitioners alike from all disciplines will reap much benefit. MAJOR GENERAL MILINDA PEIRIS Vice Chancellor 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts vii

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9 Message from the Conference Chair Welcome to the Annual International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, which is being held for the 8 th consecutive year (KDU IRC-8), under the theme Inculcating Professionalism for National Development. As the chairperson, I take great honour and pride in sending this message to the abstract book of KDU IRC-8. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University is an institute that immensely promotes and facilitates research activities of its staff and the students. The annual research symposium is one of the ventures in that path. With the expanding educational streams offered at KDU, the KDU IRC-8 was also expanded this year to include research sessions in nine disciplines, namely, Defence and Strategic Studies, Engineering, Medicine, Basic and Applied Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Law, Management, Humanities, Social Sciences, Information Technology, and Built Environment and Spatial Sciences. I was delighted to receive more than five hundred abstracts from researchers, from various institutes throughout the country and from few international institutes. After a rigorous reviewing process we have selected a total of 306 research papers offering 196 oral presentations and 110 poster presentations. We have invited globally eminent scientists/professionals from all the above said disciplines to deliver guest speeches. It will be to my greatest fulfillment of organizing this event that all the participants for KDU IRC-8 use this opportunity to the best, for disseminating their research findings, exchanging contemporary knowledge and building partnerships and collaborations to advance their research, thereby contributing to the national development. Through this annual research conference, we further expect to increase students awareness of the importance of research and training in their respective disciplines, understanding of the quality of research, and improvement in scientific writing skills. It is with my heartiest gratitude I am devoting the last paragraph of my message in thanking the rest of the organizers of KDU IRC-8, without whose proper teamwork, this task would not have been possible. I express my sincere appreciation to the Vice Chancellor, Major General Milinda Peiris for the excellent leadership and support during the organization of the whole event; to Deputy Vice Chancellor (Defence and Admnistration) Major General Ruwan Kulathunga, for his invaluable contribution for the smooth organization and operation of the event; and to Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) Prof. Tilak Weerasooriya for his guidance and support throughout. I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the Rector (Southern Campus, KDU), All the Deans of the faculties, faculty coordinators, presidents and committee members of various organizing committees of the KDU IRC-8, for their valuable advice and support. My 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts ix

10 appreciation also goes to all the sponsors for their generous financial assistance to glamour this event. Finally, my heartfelt gratitude is given to the two secretaries of KDU IRC-8, Lt Col Prasad Premaratne and Ms. Krishanthi Anandawansa, for nor less than equal contribution and commitment as myself to making this event a success. I wish all the very best and success to all the authors and participants of the 8 th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University in enhancing their research capabilities and skills. DR CL GOONASEKARA Conference Chair x 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

11 Content Message from the Secretary, Ministry of Defence Message from the Vice Chancellor KDU Message from the Conference Chair v vii ix Plenary Session Abstracts There is more to the Armed Forces and National Development than Development N Sathiya Moorthy Trends in Geodetic 3D Data Capture - Mobile Mapping with a Variety of Different Platforms M Hahn Computing and Its Ability for Significant Impact in Nation Building: Case Study of Singapore L Wijesundera Building a Strong Professional Practices in IT/BPO Industry for Global Competitiveness M Ratnayake Complexity Science and Knowledge Technology for Defence Industry and Military Forces in the 21 ST Century G Rzevski Importance of Research at End User Level - Case Studies GN Wickramanayake The Emerging Concept of Mental Health: Its Relevance to Personal Growth, Health and Illness N Mendis Nano-Biotechnology for Health and Wellbeing SRP Silva th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts xi

12 Interprofessional Education (IPE) and Collaborative Practice (IPC): Trends Issues and Strategies D Samarasekera Management of Breast Cancer, a Multi-Professional Approach S Ahmad Training in Communication, Teamwork and Leadership in Multi- Professional Healthcare Settings G Ponnamperuma Creating a Culture of Evidence Based Clinical Practice S Chapman Professional Approach to Radiation Protection VG Wimalasena How Real Professionalism can Change a Nation K Goonewardena TECHNICAL SESSIONS Oral Presentations- Defence and Strategic Studies Indo Lanka Fishery Issues: Traditional and Human Security Implications M Adams Nepal-India and Sri Lanka- India Relations in the Regional Context Since 1987 W Nalawatta and S Weeraratne Power Balance Between China and India to Project Sri Lanka into Propitious Future PP de Silva Illegal Fishing Issue as a Non-Traditional Security Threat to Sri Lanka (with Reference to India) SAK Madanayaka xii 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

13 Soft Power as a Tool in Indian Foreign Policy KMS Kodithuwakku India - Sri Lanka Relations: Examining Domestic Factors and External Influences on State Behaviour A Senevirathna Maritime Security and Theories of Naval Warfare: Way Ahead for a Professional Navy J Colombage China-Africa Political and Security Relations: An Analysis of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Documents S Fernando Sri Lanka s Strategic Relevance in the South Asian Region: An Analysis of India s Indian Ocean Strategy and China s Maritime Silk Route Initiative B Senaratne Islamic State and the Demise of Westphalia: A New Look at Sovereignty in the Middle East AY Wickramasinghe The Changing Face of the LTTE: Ascertaining the Threat of the Tamil Diaspora s Use of Public Diplomacy on Sri Lanka MA Cassim Maritime Strategy for National Development: Sri Lankan Perspective R Joseph An Analytical Study on Nuclear Weapon Testing, Controlling and Eliminating the Use of Nuclear Weapons HEN Priyadarshani and R Samarawickrama Nuclear Terrorism and Theft at Borders KSC de Silva Foreign Involvement of Terrorism in Sri Lanka During Conflict Era An Appraisal HDAK Amarawardhana th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts xiii

14 Promoting National Reconciliation: A Way Forward to Inclusive National Security S Satheesmohan Effects of Reintegration Modalities on Ex-Combatants in Kilinochchi and Jaffna; A Situation Analysis R Kulatunga Military Assisting Police During Crowd Dispersal Duties: Addressing the Grey Area of Sri Lankan Pragmatism KERL Fernando, R Fernando and L Fernando The Engagement of KDU in Executing the National Security DGN Sanjeewani Mission Command; A Perceptible Solution for Future Challenges of the Army HLC Liyanage Reforming Security Sector to Inculcate Professionalism: An Integrated Security Policy for Sri Lanka C Wickramasinghe Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Leadership Effectiveness and Job Satisfaction of Sri Lanka Army AMDK Abeykoon Effective Employment of Civil Security Department Personnel in Sri Lanka NC Karunarathne Oral Presentations- Engineering, Built Environment and Spatial Sciences Complex Valued Independent Component Analysis for Image Enhancement DR Sumanapala, DR Sumanapala, S Thushan, MPB Ekanayake, GMRI Godaliyadda, SAHA Suraweera and JV Wijayakulasooriya 42 An Analysis of Speed Drop in ADSL Lines in Sri Lanka CPSY Dalpathadu and PN Karunanayaka 43 xiv 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

15 Analysis of the Sales Checkout Operation in Supermarket Using Queuing Theory 44 JSKC Priyangika and TMJA Cooray Performance of an All Polymer Supercapacitor WADSS Weerasinghe, KP Vidanapathirana, YMCD Jayathilake and KS Perera Railway Warning and Control Systems KHL Chathurange, RMDPK Rathnayaka and TSN Wimalasiri Under Frequency Load Shedding Based on Dynamic System Information HYR Perera and RVDHN Rajapaksha Investigation into Propeller Induced Hull Vibration Effects DMPM Dasanayaka Effects of Aerodynamics in Virtual Reality Sky Diver and Parachute Jumper Training Simulator for Sri Lanka KVP Dhammika, WRC Ariyarathna and VN Liyanapathirana Aerodynamics Analysis of F-16 Aircraft HAM Peiris, PVS Nirmal, HMHHS Bandara, DM Mahindarathne, SLMD Rangajeeva and RMPS Bandara An Eco-Friendly Flame Retardant Nanocomposite: The New Frontier for Aircraft Interior Applications KADD Kuruppu, RM de Silva and KMN de Silva Validation of Openfoam as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Software UCSMHD Millewa, PM Senathilaka, WPAC Dayarathna, SA Samarasingha and SLMD Rangajeeva Can Taguchi Method be Applied to Improve Software Quality? A Case Study GTF de Silva and GIF de Silva A New Algorithm for Multipoint Evaluation of Univariate Polynomials WA Gunarathna and HM Nasir 54 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts xv

16 A Stochastic Model for Variation of Exchange Rates in Sri Lanka KN Alupotha Impacts of Mini Hydropower Plants: A Research Design through Preliminary Studies A Kariyawasam and B Thoradeniya Effect of Reduced Graphene Oxide Depositing on N-Cu 2 O for Solid State Photovoltaic Cell KASK Hemachandra and CAN Fernando Guide for Facilities Managers: Development of a Framework to Approach No Cost Low Cost Energy Conservation on Commercial Buildings of Sri Lanka WMN Kanishka, R Chandrathilake and NF Sabrina Inculcating Professionalism Into the University Degrees: Experience of the Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka MDEK Gunathilaka 59 Spatial Distribution of Secondary Schools in Kaluthara District with Reference to Population Gravity SMAT de S Nandaseela 60 Natural Landscape as a Tool of Achieving Adaptive Comfort, the Impact of Multi-Story Residential Buildings in Tropics M Rajapaksha and A Gunasekara 61 Developing Software Which Automatically Plots Various Types of Profiles Using Road Survey Data 62 KLP Hemantha, JAS Jayakody and ACPK Siriwardhana Efficient 3D City Modelling from Airborne Laser Scanning Point Clouds GSN Pereira and N Hetti Arachchige 63 xvi 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

17 Poster Presentations- Engineering, Built Environment and Spatial Sciences Condition Monitoring and Fouling Diagnostic Approach for Marine Heat Exchangers R Rajapakse and BN Jayarathne Modelling of Energy Utilization of Tourism Industry to have an Insight of the Existing Electricity Generation Plan of Sri Lanka KN Amarawardhana p-cuscn (Band Gap=3.1eV) Sensitized CU 2 O Quantum Dots (QDS) Photoelectrochemical Cell PGDCK Karunarathna and CAN Fernando On an Algorithm to Prove the Strong Goldbach Conjecture RAD Piyadasa and N Kaushalya A Comparative Evaluation of Existing MPPT Algorithms and Development of a Hybrid Algorithm for Photovoltaic Systems CPTK Kumara and JP Karunadasa Characteristics of Motorcycle Crashes N Amarasingha Development and Experimental Evaluation of a Visible Light Communication System with Ambient Light Cancellation ESS Edirisinghe, PHRSS Karunarathna, DMTB Dissanayake SAHA Suraweera and GMRI Godaliyadda Characterization of Montmorillonite Clay from Naturally Occurring Clay Deposits in Murunkan Area SU Adikary, M Ashokcline and K Nirojan Optimized Power Output from Piezoelectric Flexure Element Driven by Low Frequency Vibration HC Ganege, WGPLM Gamage, MAF Shazla and MJMA Rasul Volatility Models for World Stock Indices and Behaviour of All Share Price Index DN Samayawardena, HASG Dharmarathne and CD Tilakaratne th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts xvii

18 Design and Construction of Solar Powered Space Cooling System US Rahubadde Novel Solid State Solar Cell Made from n-cu 2 O Using Granular Active Carbon as Upper Electrode NWPS Perera, CAN Fernando and SA Ariadurai Oral Presentations - Computing A Geo Model for Landfill Site Selection Process A Wanniarachchi, N Pathirage and A Chinthaka Octopus: A Multi Agent Chatbot B Hettige and AS Karunananda Computational Model for Sri Lankan Board Game Nerenchi RGUI Meththananda and B Hettige A Comparative Analysis of Various String Matching Algorithms DU Vidanagama A Review of Recent Advancements in Firefly Algorithm; A Modern Nature Inspired Algorithm MKA Ariyaratne and WPJ Pemarathne Use of Low Cost Information Communication Technologies for Knowledge Mobilization in Agricultural Communities in Sri Lanka HACK Jayathilake, UK Jayasinghe-Mudalige, GA Gow, N Waidyanatha and LDRD Perera MIS for National Blood Bank of Sri Lanka SRCN Senanayake and ADAI Gunesekara Smart Tablet PC Based Motor Vehicle Claim Settlement Solution WMIL Wasalage, N Pathirage and SPP Pakshaweera E-Farmer Management System for Agrarian Service Center in Sri Lanka KNNS Karunarathna and DU Vidanagama Forecasting Weekly Material Cost for a Daily Newspaper in Sri Lanka JMTN Jayasinghe and RAB Abeygunawardana xviii 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

19 Technology Adoption and Disability Digital Divide: An Empirical Study on Sri Lanka N Wedasinghe, N Sirisoma and R Wicramarachchi A Smart Vehicle Parking Management Solution GGYU Gunasekara, ADAI Gunasekara and RPS Kathriarahchi Histogram Based Number Plate Recognition with Template Matching for Automatic Granting LDSB Weerasinghe, TGDS Tennegedara and TMKK Jinasena Low Cost Mobile Embedded Hybrid Approach for Surveillance and Remote Controlling TMKK Jinasena and GDSPDS Wimalaratne Music Training Interface for Visually Impaired with a Universally Applicable OMR Engine DB Kiriella, KC Ranasinghe and L Jayaratne ANDROCAR Mobile Powered Car Security System HASD Thissera, HMT Paranagama, SC Gajanayaka, TT Sugathadasa, HKK Hewasinghe, DMR Kulasekara and AS Karunananda A Comparative Study on Web Scraping SCM de S Sirisuriya Investigation on the Effect of Instructional Designs for Human Cognition: A Case Study of Sri Lankan University Education ADAI Gunesekera, A Wanniarachchi, D Wanasinghe, U Gamage and NBM Sumanarathne Comparison of the Efficiency of Using HTML Over XML and JSON for the Asynchronous Communication in Rich Internet Applications NR Dissanayake, D De Silva and GKA Dias Integrating Rest with RIA-BUS for Efficient Communication and Modularity in Rich Internet Applications NR Dissanayake, T Wirasingha and GKA Dias Development of Security Stamp for Desktop Spatial Data Modification in Unrestricted Access Platform RMM Pradeep and NTS Wijesekara th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts xix

20 Poster Presentations - Computing Designing an Online Employee Work Process Scheduling System for National Water Supply and Drainage Board in Sri Lanka RMDS Rathnayake and A Ariyaratne Investigating the Effects of ICT for Parents and School Communication ACM Perera and N Wedasinghe Application of Client Server Architecture for Automate Vehicle Allocation in Military Domain RMSB Rathnayake, AMCK Gunathilaka and RMM Pradeep Smart Entrance Tracking Using Artificial Neural Network Technology: A Meta-Analysis on Military Bases in Sri Lanka RPS Kathriarachchi, ADAI Gunesekera, KC Silva and Y Gunesekera Performance Appraisal System for Allion Technologies (Pvt) Ltd DDN Wimalarathna and DPS Wimalaratne Learning Basic Mathematics Concepts through Computer Games SNT Rajika and DDM Ranasinghe Soft Skills for Sri Lankan IT Professionals GIF de Silva Modification to User Friendliness into a Hydrogis Tool RMM Pradeep and NTS Wijesekara Oral Presentations - Medicine Awareness, Attitude and Preventive Measures Practiced Towards Dengue Fever by the Teachers in Colombo District M Pavithra, VS Opatha, RC Palliyaguruge and WDN Dissanayake Nutritional Status Based on Mid Upper Arm Circumference and Head Circumference: A Cross Sectional Study among the Children in Jaffna District K Kandeepan, S Balakumar and V Arasaratnam xx 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

21 Knowledge on Symptoms, Transmission and Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis- Single Centre Study B Seneviratne, LAM Gunawardena and WRIS Kumara Birth Preparedness, Complication Readiness and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics at Medical Officer of Health Area Padukka UCH Rodrigo and V Kumarapeli Association Between Thyroid Status and Lipid Levels Among Pregnant Women in Jaffna District T Yoganathan, V Arasaratnam, M Hettiarachchi and C Liyanage The Possible Advantages of Cryoprecipitate Prepared from Fresh Frozen Plasma from Blood Stored for 24 Hours SLS Kumarage and D Dissanayake Efficacy of Two Combinations of Herbal Medicines in Cold Induced Respiratory Symptoms A Vijayakumar and SR Sivapalan Epidemiology of Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology in North Central Region of Sri Lanka JMKB Jayasekara, DM Dissanayake, R Sivakanesan, A Ranasinghe, RH Karunarathna and GWGP Kumara Comparison of Physical Health Parameters of Cadets and Day Scholars in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) 120 KG Somasiri, BWMTJ Basnayake, MKOK De Silva, WMMS Bandara, AJIS Rathnayake and EPDR Edirisinghe Association of Cardio Vascular Risk Markers LDL, apob / apoai and Lipoprotein(a) and Coronary Artery Disease PPR Perera, WD Wickramasinghe, H Peiris, LG Chandrasena and V Senaratne Television Viewing Habits and Associated Factors Among G.C.E. O/L Students S Nishanthan, MHM Nuwanthi, S Nishanth and EM Corea Correlates of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in Undergraduates N Jayasekara, N Fernando, S Gunawardena and B Perera th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts xxi

22 Effect of Television Advertisements on Food Habits of Adolescent School Children in Galle Educational Zone NP Jayasekara, MR Jayawardena, UKS Ishara, KHGH Kariyawasam, PGCG Kaushalya, PJ Jayasekara and CJ Wijesinghe 124 A Smooth Transition to an Efficient Medical-Legal Management Information System A Jahubar and AN Wijayanayake Feasibility of Using Electronic Medical Records in a Rural Private General Practice, Sri Lanka A Perera and KNAP De Silva A Postmortem Study of Prevalence of Incidental Tumours in Pituitary, Thyroid, Adrenals, Pancreas, Ovaries and Liver in a Sri Lankan Population-Preliminary Results P Katulanda, MVC de Silva, AAH Priyani, A Tennakoon, N Somasundarum, RRGS Amararatne, U Attygalle, HD Wijesinghe, GG Ranaweera, AHN de Silva, HACL Hettiarachchi, KTMPS Serasinghe, NHPJ Anupama and DPUT Samarasiri Pre and Post-Operative Total Antioxidant Capacity and Development of Post-Operative Infections in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients EMS Bandara, S Ekanayake, AD Kapuruge and CA Wanigatunge Predictive Factors of Breast Cancer Specific Survival of Patients Who Received Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy HH Peiris, LKB Mudduwa, NI Thalagala, KAPW Jayatilake, U Ekanayake and J Horadugoda Health Related Quality of Life of Patients with Diabetic Leg and Foot Ulcers AS Kumarasinghe, S Wasalathanthri, P Hettiarachchi and N Gunawardena Can Sex Hormone Concentrations Predict HER 2 Status of Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients? HMK Akalanka, S Ekanayake and K Samarasinghe Methodology Adopted to Provide Mobile Medical Services (MMS) in an Earthquake Affected Unreachable, Under Developed Region in Nepal HHLK Fernando and DMDJ Dissanayake xxii 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

23 Poster Presentations - Medicine Clinical Study of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn and Asparagus racemosus Linn on Menopausal Symptoms MUZN Farzana and A Sultana 134 A Retrospective Analysis of Disease Causing Organisms of Onychomycosis in Sri Lanka K Sadara, LSM Sigera, PI Jayasekera and PD Perera 135 Room-Temperature Resin Casting Technique: A Low Cost Effective Teaching Tool in Human Anatomy EAST Edirisinghe, DEH Kotalawala, HDG De Fonseka and SG Yasewardene 135 Colorectal Cancer and Associated Risk Factors DCT Kospalawaththa, SP Siriwardena, PR Palliyaguru, P Wijesinghe and S Abeysekera 137 Visual Acuity and Motor Disturbances in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Cross Sectional Analysis AH Mullegama 138 Prevalence of Anemia in Female Undergraduates Residing in Hostels of University of Sri Jayewardenepura DNAW Samarakoon, AAMDDN Amarathunga and PPR Perera 139 Health Status among Female Industrial Workers Related to Ventilation and Overcrowding of the Habitable Room in Boarding Houses in Katunayake Free Trade Zone, Sri Lanka MDC Silva and KN Lankatilake 140 Heart Rate Variability: Determining Associations with Depression and Metabolic Syndrome- Update from an On-Going Study K Jayaweera, L Dissanayake, F Rijsdijk, H Zavos, A Sumathipala and M Hotopf Factors Associated with the Knowledge on Antenatal Care in Selected Medical Officer of Health Areas in Anuradhapura District NMCL Nishshanka and CSE Goonewardena th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts xxiii

24 Knowledge Related to Neonatal Fever and Skills of Measuring Temperature among the Mothers of Neonates in Castle Street Hospital for Women Y Mathangasinghe, GK Manatunga, MIF Masna and Y Walpita 143 The Knowledge and Adherence Among Patients on Warfarin Therapy, the Anticoagulation Control and the Factors Associated with It: A Cross Sectional Study at Cardiology Clinic, National Hospital of Sri Lanka Y Mathangasinghe, MM Ranatunga and P Ranasinghe 144 Patient Satisfaction on Out Patient Department (OPD) Services at the National Eye Hospital, Sri Lanka DS Warapitiya, NC Wanasinghe, MR Wanniarachchi, CK Liyanage and M Kumaradas 145 Do Sri Lankan National Level Athletes Breathe Enough? Effects of Training on Pulmonary Function KDCU Wijayasiri, SW Wimalasekera and C Thurairaja Sensitivity of Serum Cystatin C Over Serum Creatinine in Identifying CKD Patients with Proteinuria JMKB Jayasekara, DM Dissanayake, F Shihana and R Sivakanesan The Predictors of Quality of Life of Caregivers of Children with Cerebral Palsy Attending a Community Based Centre in the Galle District CJ Wijesinghe, PJ Jayasekera, AVH Tharindra, ND Liyanarachchi and KG Somasiri 148 Violent Behavior in Undergraduates: Do Gender, Year of Study and Place of Residence Matter? T Athukorala, U Edirisinghe, N Fernando, S Gunawardena and B Perera 149 Methods Used to Deliberately Harm Selves and Their Association with Patient Characteristics among Patients Admitted to Teaching Hospital Karapitiya PAA Chandrasiri, WG Gunethunga, H Rajapaksha, C Sirithunga and PJ Jayasekera 150 Availability of Protective Measures to Prevent Respiratory Health Problems in Rice Mills in Ampara District KRM Chandrathilaka, SR De A Seneviratne, KN Lankatilake, DBDL Samaranayake and AK Karunarathna 151 xxiv 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

25 Physical Activity and Social Participation: Do They Promote Psychological Health in Undergraduates? P Jayasekera, U Edirisinghe, N Fernando and B Perera 152 Oral Presentations - Basic and Applied Sciences Metallothionein 2A an Interactive Protein Linking Phosphorylated FADD to NF-kB Pathway Leads to Colorectal Cancer Formation 154 FMMT Marikar, Guanghui Jin, Wang Sheng, Dingyuan Ma and Zichun Hua Maximizing Proliferation of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 in vitro by Integrating Different Sources of Prebiotics FH Aslam, J Wansapala and M Perera 155 Characterization of Novel Mini STR Loci to Aid the Analysis of Degraded DNA Evidence in Sri Lankan Forensic Casework NDS Goonawardhana, GSKW Jayasekera, V Elanahai, RJ Illeperuma, PV Udagama and ND Fernandopulle 156 Glycemic Regulatory Properties of Stem Bark and Leaf of Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume) in vitro WPKM Abeysekera, GAS Premakumara and WD Ratnasooriya Screening of Anti-Cancer Activity of a Poly Herbal Drug Used in Traditional Medicine Practice NDA Wageesha, P Soysa, AAP Keerthi, I Choudhary and M Ekanayake Antiproliferative Activity of Phyllanthus debilis Klein ex Wild Plant D Perera, P Soysa and S Wijerathne Potential of a Herbal Preparation Used in Indigenous Medicine to Neutralize Naja Naja Venom: Example from Wet Zone, Sri Lanka MM Silva, SS Senevirathne, DK Weerakoon and CL Goonasekara In vitro Anti-Arachidonate 5-Lipoxygenase, Anti-Hyaluronidase and Anti- Oxidant Activities of Bark of Flacaurtia indica HDSM Perera and R Samarasekera th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts xxv

26 Alpinia Calcarata Roscoe Rhizome Extracts: A Prospective Inhibitor of Inflammatory Mediators M Chandhrakanthan, S Kathirgamanathar, SM Handunnetti and GAS Premakumara In vitro Elastase, Tyrosinase Inhibitory and Antioxidant Activity of Vetiveria zizanioides GD Liyanaarachchi, R Samarasekara, KRR Mahanama and KDP Hemalal Antioxidant Activity in Aqueous Extracts of Powdered Terminalia chebula Seed Skin Stored for Six Months at Room Temperature and at 4 o C T Kumutharanjan, S Ramaiah and V Arasaratnam Oil Extraction from Madhuca longifolia Seeds and Evaluation of Physico-Chemical Properties, Fatty Acid Profile, Antioxidant Potential and Sensory Characteristics M Munasinghe and J Wansapala 165 Insecticidal Active Bacillus thuringiensis with Potential Lepidopteran Activity 166 RY Baragamaarachchi, OVDSJ Weerasena and R Samarasekara Developing a Thermochromic Material and Study of Kinetics of Degradation of Anthocyanin from Local Grapes D Ekanayake, KAP Amanda and A Tillekaratne 167 Evaluation of Yield Variation in Sri Lankan Traditional Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Kaluheenati WHDU Pushpakumari and S Geekiyanage Preliminary Study on Common Weeds of Leafy Vegetable Cultivations in Southern Sri Lanka with Particular Emphasis on Alligator Weed (Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb.) NP Dissanayake, AJD Perera and GT Punchihewa Effect of Dehydration Methods on Chemical Properties and Antioxidants in Dehydrated Powdered Vegetable RMNA Wijewardane, SB Nawarathne, I Wikramasinghe, CR Gunawardane and BMKS Thilakarathne 170 xxvi 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

27 In vitro Starch Digestibility, Resistant Starch and Amylose Contents of Sri Lankan Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) Varieties SAS Jayawardana, JKRR Samarasekera, GHCM Hettiarachchi, J Gooneratne, SD Mazumdar and R Banerjee Development of EPDM/NR Based UV Resistant Nonblack Rubber Products for Outdoor Applications HKKP Athapattu, NMVK Liyanage and H Narangoda Protein Expression Profiling in PCB153 Exposed Atlantic Cod, Gadus morhua SHNP Gunawickrama, OA Karlsen and A Goksoyr Influence of Anthropogenic Perturbation on Energy Trade-Offs of the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) KJ Mathiaparanam, SS Seneviratne and PV Udagama Radioactivity Levels in Beach Sand from Hambantota to Dondra, Sri Lanka WMRC Bandara and P Mahawatte Functionality of T Cell Response in Acute Dengue Infection TN Adikari, A Kamaladasa, RH Fernando, BSM Fernando, MKT Perera, L Gomes, SD Jayaratne, GS Ogg and GN Malavige 176 Potentialities of Bioinformaticaly Predicted Linear B-Cell Epitopes on Dengue prm Protein MN Nadugala, PH Premaratne and CL Goonasekara 177 Poster Presentations - Basic and Applied Sciences Toxicological Evaluation of Maduyastyadee Churna in Mouse Model WWRWMBKK Weerasooriya, RPVJ Rajapakse, JGS Ranasinghe and HP Wakkumbura 180 A Review on Pharmacological Activities and Medicinal Properties of Vitex negundo HPIJ Kaldera, SL Wewalwala, and SK Rasingolla th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts xxvii

28 Identification of Superior Early Flowering Sri Lankan Traditional Rice Accessions through Morphological Variation PDC Padukkage and S Geekiyanage Time Series Models to Forecast Dengue Fever Incidences in Western Province of Sri Lanka SR Gnanapragasam and TMJA Cooray First Report on the in vitro Antihelminthic Activity of Centella Asiatica ( Gotu Kola / Vallaarai ) S Magiliny, A Murugananthan, S Kannathasan and NR De Silva Combined Effect of Citric Acid and Ascorbic Acid as Chemical Pre- Treatments to Prevent Enzymatic Browning in Fresh Cut Ambul Banana (Musa spp.) UG Chandrajith, RMNA Wijewardane, WMCB Wasala, CAK Dissanayake, HS Jayawardene and DPC Swarnasiri Evaluating the Safety Profile of Rasna Sapthakaya Decoction in Single Dose and Long Term Oral Administration in Rats R Sanjeev, TS Suresh, K Samarasinghe and SG Yasawardene Phylogenetic and Conservational Analyses of Dengue Non-Structural Protein 1 PD Pushpakumara, PHpremarathne and CL Goonasekara Development of Nutri Mix Fortified with Dehydrated Murunga Leaves and Pumpkin Powder BMKS Tilakaratne, MKU Arachchi, KMS Wimalasiri and DGNG Wijesinghe Effect of Callus Colour Variation and Texture in Different Colchicine Concentrations on the Induction of Rice Polyploids PCD Perera and N Dahanayake Mineral Composition of Dried Leaf Powder of Moringaoleifera Lam. (Murunga) WPKM Abeysekera, GAS Premakumara, P Ranasinghe, WKSM Abeysekera, P Fernando and UKDSS Gunasekara Assessment of Consumer Awareness on Food Labels and the Effect of the Level of Awareness on Buying Behaviour of Consumers in Jaffna District S Simmaky, T Madhujith and S Vasantharuba xxviii 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

29 Molecular Detection of Human Papillomavirus Infections Among Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients in Sri Lanka S Muraleetharan, S Gunasekera, R Perera, K Perera and P Udagama 192 Comparative Study of Tragia involucrata L. and Tragia Spp. by Using Preliminary Standardization Techniques MS Pallie, PK Perera, CL Goonasekera, KMN Kumarasinghe and LDAM Arawwawala 193 Bioaccessibility and Bioavailability of Phenols in Finger Millet (Eleucinecoracana) Food Preparations KDD Kumari and A Chandrasekara 194 Antioxidant Potential of Selected Underutilized Fruit Species Grown in Sri Lanka MALN Mallawaarachchi, KSV Dissanayake and T Madhujith 195 Rheological Properties and Particle Size Distribution of Sri Lankan Finger Millet (Eleusinecoracana) Flour 196 ABGCJ de Silva, SAS Jayawardana, DMK Aponso, JKRR Samarasekera and J Gooneratne Antioxidant Activities of Common Legumes Consumed in Sri Lanka; Varietal Effect A Chandrasekara, KDD Kumari, A Herath and DHS Dileka 197 Quality and Shelf Life of Minimally Processed Shredded Carrots in Modified Atmosphere Packaging T Mahendran 198 Change of Interstitial Cells of Cajal with Age in Mouse Anal Sphincter Complex PPKM Gamage, MJ Saffrey, RN Ranson and MS Yeoman th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts xxix

30 Oral Presentations- Allied Health Sciences Effects of Storage of RBC and Indices of RBC of Complete Blood Count (CBC) JMS Jayaweera, DD Lokumarakkala, MPGD Madhubhashini and D Gunawardena An Intervention to Reduce Consumption of Added Sugar, Oil and Salt (SOS) in the Sri Lanka Navy NELW Jayasekara and TP Amarasekera Learning Styles of Nursing and Midwifery Undergraduates of University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Utilising the KOLB Learning Style Inventory RDUP Sugathapala, SMSP Siriwardhana and TMSUB Tennakoon Legally Approved Ages of Children; Opinions among Undergraduates of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka PLBC Liyanage and M Vidanapathirana Determination of Sensitivity and Specificity of Chemstrip-Micral Test in the Detection of Microalbuminuria in 24hr Urine Samples in the Presence of Sodium Azide as the Preservative TJ Silva and SASC Senanayake Assessment of Maternal Knowledge about Childhood Allergies among Mothers in Paediatrics Wards in Colombo South Teaching Hospital WMAC Wijekoon and TMR Perera Assessment of Nutritional Status and Nutritional Knowledge in Female Undergraduates Residing in Hostels of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka DPM De Silva, EMN Ekanayake, MI Garusinghe and PPR Perera Nutritional and Lifestyle Factors Modifying the Risk of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer among Sri Lankan Women: A Preliminary Case Control Study JIK Hettiarachchi, A Chandrasekara and AJ Hilmi 209 Nurses Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Venous Blood Collection of Paediatric Patients UHMNK Herath Menike, KMP Kulasekara, NMHGAN Kumari, BMCR Wimalasiri and BSS De Silva 210 xxx 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

31 Prevalence of External and Middle Ear Pathologies among Students with Hearing Impairment in School Settings NCS Perera, JMAU Chandrasekara and BN Jayasena Relationship of Body Mass Index and Physical Fitness Factors of School Badminton Players in Kandy District, Sri Lanka PC Pathmanathan, JAOA Jayakody, T Kaethieswaran, MPM Perera, WVDN Weerarathna, SE Nirosha, DKDC Indeewari and SB Adikari Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on First Aid Measures among Senior School Prefects in Galle Educational Division, Sri Lanka KGG Priyangika and M Hettiarachchi The Risk Factors for Neck Pain and Range of Motion of the Neck among Female Sewing Machine Operators in Katunayake Free Trade Zone, Sri Lanka MDC Silva, G Ponnamperuma and PP Nanayakkarawasm Impact of Self-Reporting Voice Symptoms on Occupational and Social Life among Sri Lankan Stage Drama Actors and Their Knowledge on Vocal Hygiene Techniques, Habits and Treatment Options PO De Saram, T Wijesinghe and MA Toner 215 Categorisation of Physical Disabilities to Identify Capabilities and Limitations of People with Physical Disabilities KMW Abeykoon, LDJF Nanayakkara, HKG Punchihewa and JD Munidasa 216 Evaluation of Fatty Acid and Glucose Metabolism in Myocardium of Heart Using Dual Radiopharmaceutical Approach P Sathyathas, R Tudugala, T Takahashi and H Joshida 217 Entrance Surface Dose Assessment for Postero-Anterior Erect Chest X-Ray Examinations of Adult Patients in a Selected Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka LHMIM Herath, ILU Chandrasiri, SA Senavirathne and S Rosairo 218 Validation of Bioelectrical Impedence Analysis against Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry in Assessing Body Fat Measurement among Adults EKS Jayathilaka, KADC Gunesekara and EPDS Ediriweera th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts xxxi

32 Single Equation to Find the H/D Values Outside the Body from In-Body Stray Neutrons Produced in Carbon Radiation Therapy DK Hewadikaram and M Horoi 220 Learning Experience of Radiography/ Radiotherapy Graduates in MSc in Medical Physics Programme: Qualitative Study R Tudugala, P Sathyathas and M Jeyasuthan 221 Poster Presentations - Allied Health Sciences Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Related to MRSA among BSc Nursing Students Who Attend Clinical Training at Teaching Hospital Karapitiya, Sri Lanka AR Jayamaha and A de S Nagahawatte 224 Identification of Helicobacter pylori in Gastric Biopsies: Comparison of the Results of the Rapid Urease Test with the Histological Giemsa Staining Technique B Seneviratne, WMDR Fernando 225 Laboratory Investigation of Cryptosporidiosis and Giardiasis in Children with Diarrhoea; A Hospital Based Study RGL Rathnayake, CM Ranchigoda, RG Roshan, S Samarasinghe and BMHA Banneheke 226 Familial Tendency of Rheumatoid Arthritis among Patients Attending Specialist Clinics in Sri Lanka ADP Perera, VHW Dissanayake and TDMSB Dassanayake 227 Level of Knowledge on Diabetes among Diabetic Educator Nursing Officers (DENOS): A Preliminary Report WN Priyanthi, AVP Madhavi, G Ponnamperuma and C Wijeyaratne 228 Assessment of Parental Involvement to Address Sexual and Reproductive Health Problems among Adolescents in a Rural Village in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka WT Rishani, MANK Chandraratne and WMS Fernando 229 xxxii 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

33 Reject Analysis of Intra-Oral Periapical (IOPA) Radiographs of Department of Radiology, Dental Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka WM Ediri Arachchi, WMDTM Chandrasena, R Tudugala and RD Jayasinghe 230 Association of Medical Devices and Duration of Stay on Nosocomial Infections Rates among Hospitalized Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka MBMRDT Marapana, KS Dilrukshi, MGSD Bandara, MM Weerasekara and J Kottahachchi 231 Dog and Cat Bites in Galle District Reported to Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka During the Period of Year is a Matter of Health and Economic Concern TN Haththotuwa, DDN de Silva and GU Jayaweera 232 Oral Presentations - Law Strengthening ICT Law Regime to Facilitate E-Commerce and M-Commerce Transactions: A Sri Lankan Perspective 234 DMRA Dissanayake Re-Examination of Existing Laws Relating to Posting Offensive Content on Facebook or Twitter P Mahanamahewa 235 Plant Variety Protection: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow; with Special Reference to UPOV Convention, 1991 and Trips Agreement P Wijesooriya Professionalism, Innovative Culture in Universities and their Contribution to the National Development- An Intellectual Property Law Perspective HAM Harankaha Geographical Indications- Need of a Registration System for Sri Lanka LM De Silva 238 New Dimension Towards the Usage of Cheques in Sri Lankan Payments System VSN De Lanerolle th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts xxxiii

34 Inverting the Paradox: Empowering Natural Resource Management in the Foreign Investment Regime in Sri Lanka CS Gunasekera 240 Corporate Governance of Banks: A Critical Analysis of Sri Lankan Law and Practice A Edirisinghe 241 The Absolute Protection Available for the Disabled Children Under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Law; Sri Lankan Perspective IK Munasinghe A Comparative Analysis of Directors Duty of Care, Skill and Diligence in Sri Lanka, Australia and UK GAC Sajeevi and SWP Mahanamahewa Need of a Human Rights Law Framework for Scientific Research in Sri Lanka H Rathnamalala Torture Occurrence in Police Custody: Critical Legal Study on Sri Lankan Context KERL Fernando, R Fernando, UNP Liyanage and L Fernando 245 Protection of the Rights of Sri Lankan Women from Street Harassment KHM Navoda 246 Inculcating Professionalism among Sri Lankan Youth through Educational Reforms Empowering Youth Rights: Legacy in Retrospect 247 N Ratnatilake Sexual Orientation and Human Rights; Applicable Laws of Sri Lanka and UK MAN Chandratilaka and P Mahanamahewa Medical Negligence Law; for a Better Approach in Sri Lanka KNT Dayarathna Professionalism in Common Law Legacy: An International Comparative Study with Special Reference to North America and South Asia D Poddar 250 xxxiv 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts

35 Corresponding Trade Union Laws in Sri Lanka with that of International Standards to Enable Professional Recognition NKK Mudalige Entering a Contract at Will: A Critical Analysis of the Principles Governing Duress Y Wijeratna The Application of Public Trust Doctrine as a Mechanism to Ensure Environmental Protection by Means of Law: A Comparative Analysis of Sri Lankan and Indian Legal Context GJHK Siriwardana 253 The Contradiction Between Sustainable Development and Economic Development: Special Reference to the Colombo Port City Project of Sri Lanka SU De Silva, DMTM Sachindrani, HACD Hatharasinghe and I Bogahawatte 254 Cassandra Complex: Analysis on Law Relating to Climatic Change in Sri Lanka GIM Liayange 255 Sustainable Development and the Challenge of E-Waste in Sri Lanka UM Sapukotana 256 An Overview of Existing Legal and Policy Issues Relating to Victims of Environmental Crime: Experiences of Globe and Home MADSJS Niriella 257 The Role of a Judge - What it is and What it Ought to be: The Independence of Judiciary and Judicial Activism Clothed in Judicial Review in Sri Lanka TB Abeysekara 258 The Link Between Right for Development, Right for Clean and Healthy Environment; and Essentiality of Including these Rights in National Constitution MLSM Perera th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts xxxv

36 Protection of the Rights of the People with Disabilities in Sri Lanka Need for New Legislation DSR Jayawardena Right to Information and Sustainable Development: A Development Agenda for Sri Lanka B Wickramsinghe Ensuring Good Administration through the Development of Judicial Review in Sri Lanka UAT Udayanganie Voluntary Repatriation as a Durable Solution to Sri Lankan Refugees in India: A Critical Analysis from a Legal Perspective Y Kathirgamathamby Contemporary Validity of Customary International Law: An Analysis with Reference to International Law Making Process W Seneviratne Modern Imperialism: A Legal Insight to North-South Dimension in Global Governance K Konasinghe Identification of Non-State Armed Groups in Non- International Armed Conflicts: A Legal Analysis K Jayasekera Applicability of Derrida's Deconstruction in Interpretation of Legal Texts P Amarasinghe Should We Punish Drug Abusers? Reconsideration of Laws and National Policies of Sri Lanka DP Aluthge A Legal Obligation to Report Child Sexual Abuse? - A Review of National and International Standards N Mendis One Up for Statutory Interpretation and Two Down for Separation of Powers S Bulathwela and S Bulathwela 270 xxxvi 8 th International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 27 th -28 th Aug 2015, Abstracts