Purpose – This study explores the pioneering approach of utilising machine learning (ML) models and integrating social media data for predicting tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka.
Design/methodology/approach – Two sets of ...
Spot-billed Pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) is a near-threatened bird found only in South and Southeast Asia. Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, holds a naturalized population of P. philippensis released from ...
Shrestha, Ashok K.; Samarakoon, Thilomi; Fujino, Takeshi; Hagimori, Masayori(Korean Society of Environmental Risk Assessment and Health Science, 2023)
Objective The objective of this study was to determine the uptake and distribution of zinc ions (Zn2+) in two freshwater organisms, Moina macrocopa and Rheocricotopus larvae using a high-affinity low-molecular-weight ...
Cacti are one of the most diverse and widespread plants globally. They are useful in numerous ways, including food, medicine, and ornamental plants. This review aimed to synthesise current and potential uses of cacti, ...
Rajakaruna, R. M. A. S. Dhananjana; Sewwandi, B. G. N.; Najim, Mohamed M. M.; Baig, Mirza Barjees; Alotaibi, Bader Alhafi; Traore, Abou(2023)
A comprehensive study incorporating results from different findings related to heavy metal removals from wastewater using sludge as an absorbent will assist researchers and practitioners in planning wastewater treatment ...
Investigation of the effects of natural compounds in aquatic ecosystems on the modula- tion of toxicity of coexisting xenobiotics is impor- tant for realistic ecological risk assessments. We investigated the individual and ...
Damruwan, M.V. Thathsara; Jayasinghe, Shan; Wijayanayaka, W. M. J. I.(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
The rapid growth of e-commerce in Sri Lanka has resulted in an increase in the number of e- customers and e-retailers. To sustain this growth, e-commerce players must differentiate their offerings and operations to meet ...
De Silva, H.S.M.; Withanaarachchi, A.S.(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
ERP implementation failure can be one of the most expensive errors a business can make. It is critical to understand the success factors behind the effective usage of an ERP system in order to reduce the risk of failure. ...
Thahseen, Ahamed; Tissera, Wishalya; Vidhanaarachchi, Samitha; Aaron, N.; Rajapaksha, D.C.N.; Fernando, P.V.; Dias, Thisuru; Fernando, Thatamathy(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
This research paper introduces a groundbreaking smart system designed to assist hearing- impaired students in comprehending spoken Tamil, the second language in Sri Lanka. The system addresses the challenges faced by these ...
Rathnayake, P.G.B.P.S.; Kavirathna, C.A.(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Currently, in Sri Lanka, the road (truck) has always been the dominant transport mode for moving import/export containerized cargo to/from Colombo port. According to the past literature, there are a lot of road-based ...
Wijerathne, W.D.S.K.; Peter, P.L.S.(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
With technology playing an ever-increasingly significant part in our everyday lives, the study focused on profiling Gen Z Internet behavior and identifying factors influencing their online purchase intentions. Responses ...
Perera, K.K.I; Ayanthi, Kavirathna Chathumi; Withanaarachchi, Amila(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
The transport sector is currently facing significant disruptions due to the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. As a result, there is a pressing need for alternative measures within the sector. One such solution is the electrification ...
Silva, A.M.H.; Withanaarachchi, A.S.(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
The Sri Lankan apparel manufacturing business, a major contributor to the country's export revenue, has been attempting to adopt industry 4.0. By implementing Industry 4.0, they intend to increase the productivity and ...
Damayanthi, Thamara; Ahangama, Supunmali(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Due to globalization, Sri Lanka's education system is experiencing major difficulty in maintaining educational quality. It is imperative to adopt the latest educational technology to meet global education standards. ...
Bandara, Lahiru; Withanaarachchi, Amila; Peter, Suren(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Manufacturing industries require the highest quality and efficiency throughout their value chain, to compete with countries having a labor cost advantage. Today, manufacturing firms are in a fast- phased run to automate ...
Silva, Eranga; Kavirathna, Chathumi(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Sustainability 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 ...
Halgahagama, Sahan; Kavirathna, Chathumi(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Green 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 ...
Chamanthi, Dinusha; Thalpawila, Chamishka; Lakshani, Rashmi; Uththaman, Gowthaman; Nagendrakumar, Nagalingam; Karunarathna, Navodika(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
In the modern world, the concept of the green supply chain is applied to introduce sustainable development and integrate it into production and operational management. Green standards and principles have sparked the interest ...
Abhilashani, G.Kasuri; Ranathunga, M.I.D.; Wijayanayake, A.N.(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
In the dynamic and developing e-commerce era, last-mile delivery has emerged as one of the critical operations among all. The last-mile delivery in the e-commerce industry is facing high costs due to a going economic crisis ...
Dias, Chethima; Wickramasinghe, Pulsarani; Jayamalaki, Ashely; Sivaguru, Ramesh; Rathnayake, Nilmini; Jayasinghe, Punmadara(Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
Hybrid teaching become a major part of the teaching style for the higher education sector in the Sri Lankan context. Hybrid teaching allows for a part of the academics to go to the course physically and simultaneously ...