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  • Black holes as boson stars. 
    Katugampala, K. D. W. J.; De Silva, L. N. K. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Kaup (1968) had shown that spin zero bosons could form stable stars. However, there had been no interest in these stars until the Higgs boson was discovered in 2012. Now there is renewed interest in boson stars. Clark ...
  • Business transformation through technology adoption: Special reference to rice millers in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. 
    Athambawa, S.; Wickramarachchi, A. P. R.; Puspakumara, C. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The objective of this study is to examine the transformation of business organizations in the agricultural sector in the conflict-affected provinces in the post-conflict period facilitated through the adoption of new ...
  • Cardio forecast: A multi criteria weighted voting ensemble model for the prediction of cardiovascular disease level. 
    Kitchilan, F. Z.; Samankula, W. G. D. M. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Computational intelligence and data mining in medical domain involve the discovery of unknown patterns and useful knowledge from massive sets of healthcare data. Different machine learning algorithms and statistical analysis ...
  • A census of diurnal primates in the villages located between Labugama-Kalatuwawa and Indikada forest reserves in Colombo District of Sri Lanka. 
    Panagoda, P.A.B.G.; Weerasinghe, V.P.A. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The diurnal primate populations which inhabit the villages, located between Labugama-Kalatuwawa and Indikada Forest Reserves in Colombo District of Sri Lanka, has a high conservation value due to the presence of critically ...
  • A class of s-step non-linear iteration scheme based on projection method for s-stage Runge-Kutta method. 
    Kajanthan, S.; Vigneswaran, R. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    A variety of linear iteration schemes with reduced linear algebra costs have been proposed to solve the non-linear equations arising in the implementation of implicit Runge-Kutta methods as an alternative to the modified ...
  • Collaborative model to enhance informal communication within software teams. 
    Perera, H.; Wijayanayake, W. M. J. I. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Communication is undoubtedly one of the key elements of successful modern software development, which directly influence on the coordination and teamwork in managing complex software projects. Many researchers have stated ...
  • Comparative assessment of biomass and furnace oil fired boilers’ flue gas emission and its environmental impacts. 
    Silva, G.K.A.D.; Jayasinghe, K.T.; Herath, H.M.P.I.K.; Jayasinghe, G.Y. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Boilers are the significant energy users of industrial production processes where it generates emissions of different air pollutants. This study assessed the comparison between biomass fired and furnace oil fired boiler ...
  • A computational approach to identify suitable compounds from Sri Lankan flora envisaging remedial therapy for selected neurodegenerative diseases. 
    Thiruchittampalam, S.; Weerasinghe, S. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Gaining understanding of neurological disorders affecting a large number of people worldwide, contemplating lower quality of life of patients and their caregivers, would reduce the burden on the society. Neurodegenerative ...
  • Computational investigation of the structural and thermodynamic properties of nonylphenol ethoxylate surfactants. 
    Narthani, B. D. S.; Pandithavidana, D. R. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The word “sufactant” has originated from the three words “surface active agents.” Surfactants are compounds that have potential to lower the surface tension (or interfacial tension) between two liquids or between a liquid ...
  • A conceptual framework to assess supply chain risk in the apparel industry. 
    Erandi, H.; Peter, S. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Along with the advent of globalization and the championing of free trade together with improved communication and transportation systems, enterprises have the ability to source supplies from a globally distributed supply ...
  • A conceptual model for coordination and control of virtual teams in software industry. 
    Koggalahewa, L.; Wijayanayake, W. M. J. I. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    During the last couple of decades, we’ve witnessed a steady and irreversible trend towards globalization of business. Economic forces are relentlessly turning national markets into global markets while emerging competition ...
  • Consumer behavior models and microfinance in Sri Lanka: A systematic review of literature. 
    Senasinghe, V.; Peter, S. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Study of consumer behavior helps enterprises understand the psychology of the customers on how they make their purchase decisions. The objective of this paper is to present a comprehensive review of the literature on the ...
  • Contarinia maculipennis as an emerging threat to Dendrobium in Sri Lanka - A case study. 
    Dias, M.A.; Amarasinghe, L.D.; Jayalath, W.G.H.; Attanayake, R.N. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Blossom midge, Contarinia maculipennis which belongs to Order Diptera: Family Cecidomyiidae is considered as one of the major threat to ornamental and several crop plant species due to its wide host range. For the first ...
  • Creative fusion of scientific methods with mathematics and computing. 
    Karunananda, A.S. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The birth of the Scientific Method in the 17th century is considered as an unprecedented breakthrough by humankind in the discovery of new knowledge and inventions. The scientific method primarily emphasizes on proving the ...
  • Customer perceived quality management practices and organizational performance: Case of private healthcare sector in Sri Lanka. 
    Sowmiya, B. A.; Peter, S. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Quality in a healthcare organization is three dimensional: patient quality is what patients say they want, professional quality is what professionals believe patients need (outcome and process), and management quality is ...
  • Default risk and debt recovery strategies of microfinance providers: A comparative study in Sri Lanka. 
    Kalpani, B. L. W.; Abeysekera, R. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The objective of this research is to identify and compare strategies used by six different Microfinance Institutions (MFIS) in Sri Lanka in order to minimize the risk of loan default and to recover debt. It also evaluates ...
  • Determination of in vitro sun protection factor of extract of neem leaves and neem oil. 
    Amarathunga, A.A.M.D.D.N.; Kankanamge, S.U.; Sanjeewani, N.A.; Pathirana, R.N.; Rathnasooriya, W.D. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Neem (Azadirachta indica) is one of the most versatile medicinally and cosmetically valuable plants having a wide spectrum of biological activities such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antipyretic, ...
  • Determination of Multiple Antibiotic Resistant (MAR) and MAR Index in bacteria isolated from aquaculture farms. 
    Liyanage, G. Y.; Manage, P.M. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Concurrent resistance to antibiotics of different structural classes has arisen in a multitude of bacterial species and cause complicating the therapeutic management for both human and animal. The objective of the study ...
  • Determination of selenium content in conventional leafy green vegetables consumed by Sri Lankans. 
    Dayarathna, A.G.S.; De Silva, D.S.M. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Selenium is an essential micro-nutrient for both humans and animals, specially incorporated in the form of amino acids. It is an important trace element required for humans for proper thyroid functioning and to promote ...
  • Developing a model for knowledge management practices in SMEs of software development industry. 
    Gajadeera, H.; Wijayanayake, W. M. J. I. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    For centuries, scientists, philosophers and intelligent laymen have been concerned about creating, acquiring, and communicating knowledge and improving the re-utilization of knowledge. However, it is only in the last few ...

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