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International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences (IRSPAS): Recent submissions

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Reducing the efficiency gap by optimal allocation using modified assignment problem for apparel industry in Sri Lanka

Kaveendri, D. H. D.; Tharaka, V. K. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

The Industrial Sector is one of the main contributing sectors of Sri Lanka’s economy. As per the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the largest proportion of the industrial sector is comprised of manufacturing businesses. When it ...
Degradation of selected pesticides in soil in selected areas in Medawachchiya and HPLC analysis of pesticides

Dassanayake, D. S.; De Silva, R. C. L. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

It is known that diabetes, hypertension and different forms of glomerular nephritis are known etiologies of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). However, over the last two decades, a new strain of CKD known as Chronic Kidney ...
Association between backache related quality of life and serum creatinine in Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) patients in the North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Aslam, F.; Hakmanage, N. M.; Suriyakumara, V.; Sandaruwan, L.; Kumarasinghe, N. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) is a slow progressive disease that cannot be detected until the later stages. This is commonly described among the agricultural communities in Sri Lanka. CKDu has been a ...
Validation of logbook catch records in offshore fishing vessels of Sri Lanka using VMS data.

Gunawardane, N.D.P.; De Croos, M. D. S. T.; Amarasinghe, U.S. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Accurate information on fishing position is a timely need in the offshore fisheries, especially for preventing illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing. Vessel monitoring system (VMS) is recognized as one of the ...
Exploiting local market as a strategy for uplifting Sri Lankan tea industry: A case of consumer buying behavior in Kegalle

Dharmathilake, N. R. D. S.; Sivashankar, P.; Elapata, M. S.; Mahaliyanaarachchi, R. P. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Sri Lankan tea industry is not performing well in global tea market due to various imperfections. However, still enough attention is not paid to develop the local tea market. This is important in the case of drawbacks in ...
Studying the behaviour of export quantities of Tuna fish in Sri Lanka

Sachithra, S. A. L.; Liyanage, U. P.; Wijeyaratne, W. M. D. N. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Being an island in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka claims a large sea area and abundant fish resource with high facilitate suitable for large scale fishery industry. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the contribution ...
Latest advancements in information and communication technology for better interactive virtual healthcare medical clinic

Perera, S.N.; Hettiarachchi, N. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

The medical record is a dynamic informational entity that helps to monitor the health condition of a patient, where it collects all the information from the clinical history and treatments to enable continuous monitoring ...
Model for consumer purchasing behaviour of Generation Z

Kahawandala, N.; Peter, S. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

The free market economy and the lifting of restriction of trade across national boundaries have provided the consumer, the opportunity to choose from an increasing product range. As the consumer is spoilt for choice, ...
Employee competencies development framework for industry 4.0 adaptation in the healthcare sector

Weerasinghe, W. P. T. D.; Vidanagamachchi, K.; Nanayakkara, L. D. J. F. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
Procurement optimization with Industry 4.0 in ERP based Sri Lankan apparel industry: a systematic review of literature

Chandrasekara, H. A. S. Y.; Vidanagamachchi, K.; Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Apparel industry is the Sri Lanka’s largest export industry and the highest net foreign exchange earner since 1992. It Provides wide range of clothing solutions for renowned international brands. Therefore, satisfying both ...
Generalizability of Music Emotion Classifiers: An Evaluation of the Applicability of miremotion in Emotion Classification of Sri Lankan Folk Melodies

Charles, J.; Lekamge, S. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Music conveys and evokes powerful emotions, owing to various musical characteristics such as rhythm, melody, and orchestration. This amazing ability has motivated the researchers worldwide to discover relationships between ...
Readiness assessment model for Sri Lankan apparel industry: Assess current readiness and strategize Industry 4.0 journey

Lakmali, G. D. E.; Vidanagamachchi, K.; Nanayakkara, J. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Sri Lankan apparel industry is the most significant and driving contributor to the country’s economy by constituting a large portion of GDP. It has achieved rapid growth rates over the past four decades. In the highly ...
Study of potential risks in a rural water supply scheme for a sustainable development of a Water Safety Plan (WSP): a case study of Madola Community Water Supply Scheme (RWSS), Sri Lanka

Bellanthudawa, B. K. A.; Nawalage, N. M. S. K.; Hadapangoda, H. K. A. K.; Buddhika, G. N.; Rajapaksha, P.; Wijesinghe, L.; Shifan, M. S. M.; Silva, R. N. S.; Rathnayaka, R. M. J. B.; Lansakara, L. A. M. P.; Pinnagodac, P. A. D. C.; Rathnayaka, R. M. C. Y. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Developing a Water safety plan (WSP) involves undertaking risk assessment at each step of Rural Water Supply Schemes (RWSS). This approach ensures the safe access to drinking water from catchment to consumer and sustainability ...
Determination of potentials for safe drinking water supply using present socio-economic criteria in a rural sector, Kegalle District, Sri Lanka

Bellanthudawa, B. K. A.; Nawalage, N. M. S. K.; Handapangoda, H. M. A. K.; Wijesinghe, L.; Silva, R. N. S.; Rathnayaka, R. M. J. B.; Shifan, M. S. M.; Pinnagoda, P. A. D. C.; Rathnayaka, R. M. C. Y.; Lansakara, L. M. A. P. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Evaluation and monitoring of existing socio economic status is vital for the improvement of water supply and sanitation especially in rural scale. This serves as a driven tool to understand and identify rural scale geographic ...
Assessment of groundwater contamination with environmental toxicants in CKDu endemic area, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Perera, W. P. R. T.; Dayananda, M. D. N. R; Botheju, W. S. M.; Liyanage, J. A. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Chronic Kidney Disease unknown etiology (CKDu) is one of the major health impacts predominantly confined to people in North Central Province in Sri Lanka. The root courses for the disease prevalence have not found yet. ...
Analysis of heavy metal levels in rice grown in CKDu effected Krambankulama in Medawachchiya, Sri Lanka

Dilrukshi, A. A. S.; Weerasooriya, M. K. B. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is a major health problem faced in agricultural areas in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Among many different causative factors that suspects, heavy metal contamination ...
Investigation of spatial distribution of fluoride in drinking water sources in CKDu prevalence areas in Sri Lanka using GIS

Dayananda, M. D. N. R.; Botheju, W. S. M.; Perera, W. P. R. T.; Liyanage, J. A. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has identified as a significant health burden in rural dry zone areas in Sri Lanka. Fluoride is recognized as a nephrotoxic contaminant which deteriorates the renal functions ...
A Study of the adsorption of oxalic acid on carbonized tea waste prepared under different heat treatment conditions

Kumara, K. A. S. S.; Prashantha, M. A. B.; Jayaweera, C.D. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Carbonized materials are produced by various types of carbon precursors using chemical as well as physical methods. In this study, spent tea leaves, a waste and easily available low cost material, was used as the raw ...
Preparation, characterization and properties of activated carbon derived from rice husk

Perera, P. L. R. A.; Rajapakse, C. S. K. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Rice, the staple food of the Sri Lankans is one of the important crops occupying 34% of the total cultivated area in the country. Thus, rice processing generates a large quantity of rice husk as waste material. The main ...
A contact angle based approach to improve the lead-free solder compatibility on nichrome alloy

Kumarasiri, A.; Attygalle, D.; Amarasinghe, D. A. S. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)

Nichrome (Ni/Cr) alloys are using in many industrial applications due to their high corrosion resistance and thermal stability. It is a known fact that a passivation layer tends to form on these alloy surfaces in ambient ...

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