Smart Computing and Systems Engineering - 2023 (SCSE 2023)
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Item Factors Affecting the Implementation of Sustainable Practices in the Sri Lankan Food Retail Sector(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023) Silva, Eranga; Kavirathna, ChathumiSustainability is becoming a buzzword for today’s whole world. To ensure the well-being of the environment, there is the need for immediate as well as strategic action plans regarding sustainability. Companies are looking into ways to lessen their contribution towards environmental issues, as well as to reduce the associated high operating costs, using sustainable practices. Their ability to be cost- effective, bring reputation, etc. have been encouraging companies to focus on sustainability implementation. However, a comprehensive study regarding sustainability implementation in the Sri Lankan food retail industry is still missing. This study aims to explore the factors affecting the implementation of sustainable practices in the Sri Lankan food retail sector, by identifying the practices that can be implemented, and the factors influencing the implementation of sustainability practices. A literature review identified such practices and the factors in the global context, which were then confirmed for the Sri Lankan context by the industry experts’ opinions. Next, a questionnaire survey was carried out to collect empirical data from the food retailers, which were then analyzed using PLS-SEM (Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling). Sustainable practices were identified under three categories: Facilities and Utilities, Internal Operations, and Market Activities, and the influencing factors were identified under five categories: Organization and Management, Economy, Regulatory, Society, and Industry and Market. Through the findings, the study emphasizes the need to increase the top management awareness of the various sustainable solutions available, their benefits, and available financing schemes, staff training programs to enhance their knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding sustainability, having a good functional integration in the firm, and introducing financing schemes to help companies in funding sustainable practices.Item Investigating Factors Influencing Behavioral Intention Toward Green Computing Practices Among Undergraduates in Sri Lankan Universities(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023) Halgahagama, Sahan; Kavirathna, ChathumiGreen computing refers to the ecologically responsible and environmentally friendly use of computers and their resources. The primary goal of green computing is to reduce the carbon footprint caused by businesses and industries involved in information technology and systems. To go with green computing, various sorts of practices emerged at both the organizational and individual levels. When adopting green computing methods at the individual or organizational level, behavioral intention toward green computing has been highlighted as a key component. The primary goal of this study is to examine the relationship between factors and behavioral intention toward green computing practices among Sri Lankan undergraduates and then to present a validated model and make recommendations based on the findings. The conceptual framework was created using the theory of planned behavior and the norm activation model. A total of 165 samples were obtained by online questionnaire from undergraduates around twelve different universities, including both private and public universities. The collected data was analyzed using the PLS-SEM method, and the moderation effect of gender, respondent sector, and Sri Lanka's economic crisis was examined. The personal norm's mediation effect was investigated. The findings revealed that cost savings and personal norms had a substantial impact on behavioral intention. None of the moderators discovered a moderation effect, and it was discovered that there is a partial mediation from the personal norm. In conclusion, the study revealed that Sri Lankan institutions should focus more on providing a supportive social environment and making green computing techniques simple and easy to access for undergraduates.Item Prioritizing Warehouse Performance Measures in Sri Lankan 3PL Industry(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023) Gunathilaka, Madhavee; Kavirathna, Chathumi; Wijayanayake, Annista; Prabodhika, JinadariContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) is an Agile-based software development methodology becoming increasingly popular in the software development industry due to its ability to automate the software delivery process, reduce the time to market, and enhance software quality. However, despite the growing interest in CI/CD adoption, many organizations have not achieved full success in implementing and utilizing the CI/CD workflow. To address this gap, this study aimed to identify the factors that drive the behavioural intention of IT employees to use the CI/CD workflow: based on the Sri Lankan context. A systematic literature review using the PRISMA framework identified the Technology Acceptance Model and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology models as the most widely used and accepted models for understanding technology adoption. Therefore, TAM, UTAUT and past literature were used to develop the conceptual framework. The variables in this research model were measured through questionnaires with nominal and five- point Likert scales and close-ended questions, which were completed by the IT employees in Sri Lanka. Data cleaning and demographic data analysis were conducted using IBM SPSS 21, and preliminary data analysis was performed using PLS-SEM (SmartPLS 4). The study found that Performance expectancy is the most significant factor determining IT employees' behavioural intention to use CI/CD workflow. Therefore, the study concluded that organizations and management should focus more on enhancing employees' performance expectancy to adopt CI/CD workflow successfully.