IRSPAS 2017: Recent submissions

  • A low cost mass culture medium for Trichoderma spp. to be used in the control of damping off disease of big onion (Allium cepa L.). 
    Gunaratna, L.N.R.; Deshappriya, N.; Rajapaksha, R.G.S.A.S. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Big onion (Allium cepa L.) is a condiment grown for its flavorful bulbs in Sri Lanka. The most common soil-borne seedling disease of big onion seen at the nursery stage is damping off caused by Fusarium solani which results ...
  • Fabrication of Cu2O homojunction thin films for photovoltaic applications. 
    Kafi, F. S. B.; Jayathilaka, K.M.D.C.; Wijesundera, R. P.; Siripala, W. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Environmentally friendly cuprous oxide (Cu2O) is an attractive cost effective material for developing photovoltaic devices due to its astounding properties. Interestingly, the fabrication of low cost Cu2O homojunction ...
  • Nutrient leaching of selected invasive plant materials. 
    Ranasinghe, E.H.A.A.; Jayasekera, L.R.; Kannangara, S.D.P.; Ratnayake, R.M.C.S. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Thithonia diversifolia, Sphagneticola trilobata, Mikania scandens, Lantana camara, Chromolaena odorata, Panicum maximum and Mimosa pigra are fast growing invasive plants in Sri Lanka. In this study, the nutrient release ...
  • Applicability of Bluetooth routing ad-hoc networks for efficient communication. 
    Jayawardena, B. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    In the age of Internet of Things, we expect devices other than computers to communicate with similar or different types of devices. These devices have to be designed in a specific way to communicate and achieve a predefined ...
  • A haptic feeding GPS navigation solution for the visually impaired. 
    Rajatheja, M. K. B. C.; Wijayasiriwardhane, T. K. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    According to a fact sheet published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014, it is estimated that 285 million people are visually impaired worldwide and out of which 39 million of people are blind. Further, about ...
  • Speed detection and speed violation prevention in expressways: A computer vision and Internet of Things (IoT) based approach. 
    Watawana, B.; Liyanarachchi, N. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The implementation of expressways into Sri Lankan road network has significantly helped to reduce travel times between destinations. Although speed limits are strictly enforced within the expressways, frequent occurrences ...
  • Applicability of adaptive machine learning algorithm for improving reading and comprehension capabilities of dyslexic patients. 
    Sathsara, G. W. C.; Rupasinghe, T. D.; Sumanasena, S. P. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Dyslexia is a well-known reading disorder that involves difficulty in fluent reading, decoding, and processing of words despite adequate intelligence. This causes the reading speed of such patients to be lower than the ...
  • Machine learning based model for Android malware analysis and detection. 
    Kavneth, G. A. S.; Jayalal, S. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Rapid advancement of technology has enabled smartphones to become extremely powerful. They are capable of attracting a considerable amount of users with new features provided by mobile device operating systems such as ...
  • Applicability of virtual billing on smartphone based applications for paper waste reduction. 
    Dissanayake, C.; Peiris, P.; Senevirathne, D.; Wijesooriya, K.; Rupasinghe, T. D.; Liyanaarachchi, N. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The reception of a printed bill has been in global use as the proof of a transaction. Originating as a handwritten bill, the transaction billing has evolved with the advent of printers and computers, and are now an ...
  • Agent based modeling for unordered traffic in Sri Lanka – An investigation into pedestrian behaviors. 
    Rathnayaka, K. R. K. S.; Rajapakshe, R. A. C. P. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Rising traffic congestion is an inescapable condition in large and growing metropolitan areas across the world. If we consider Sri Lanka, in the past it was largely limited to Colombo district but now it is spreading to ...
  • Offline analysis of web logs to identify offensive web crawlers. 
    Algiriyage, N. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    With the continuous growth and rapid advancement of web based services, the traffic generated by web servers have drastically increased. Analyzing such data, which is normally known as click stream data, could reveal a lot ...
  • Text mining approach on on-line guest reviews: A case study from hospitality industry. 
    Hewage, N. I.; Jayalal, S. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Social media and consumer-generated context on the Internet have become an integral part of the modern society with millions of users. With the increase of its popularity, tourism industry has shifted towards electronic ...
  • A framework for agile implementation of ERP systems. 
    Rajakaruna, R. J. P. K.; Wijayanayake, W. M. J. I. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is an integrated software system, typically offered by a vendor as a package that supports the seamless integration of all the information flowing through Business Processes, ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Algorithm to identify the original web links and suggest optimized mirror links for download content within a web page. 
    Karunarathna, G. L. S. I.; Liyanage, U. P. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Invention of the Internet has become a revolutionary change to the world. People use different technologies to connect to the Internet. Surfing Internet has become a stressful activity due to the existence of various spams ...
  • Antimicrobial activity of selected spices against Pectobacterium carotovorum isolated from some vegetables in Sri Lanka. 
    Wasana, W.P.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.P.P.; Yapa, P.N.; Hettiarachi, S. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Bacterial soft rot caused by Pectobacterium carotovorum (Erwinia carotovora) is a destructive disease found worldwide, resulting in economic loss. It is important to implement disease control measures and management ...
  • 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 ...
  • Utilization of protease activity of Carica papaya for the hydrolysis of fish waste. 
    Sathischandra, M.K.D.P.M.; Ranasinghe, R.H.A.A.; Jayasekera, L.R. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    This study was undertaken to investigate whether fish waste can be used as a source of nitrogen in agricultural purposes to fulfill plant nitrogen requirements. However, fish waste, being a rich source of proteins should ...
  • Prediction of daily gold prices in Sri Lanka: A comparison of time series and artificial neural network models. 
    Shashikala, M. A. G.; Chandrasekara, N.V.; Jayasundara, D. D. M. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Gold is an ancient and one of the most precious and popular commodities in the world. Investors at all levels are attracted to gold in all times as gold is a solid and tangible long term store of value. Gold can be used ...

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