International Conference on Advances in Computing and Technology (ICACT): Recent submissions

  • Development of a Portable Device for Students’ Attendance Marking Based on Facial Recognition 
    Kuruppu, Anushka; Jayathilake, Chamishka; Bhanuka, Janith; Viduravi, Kunchana; Bandara, Shakya (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    Today, a wide variety of institutions, including colleges, industries, offices, and schools, use identifying techniques for access control and attendance collection of their students/employers. These identification methods ...
  • IOT & Cloud Based Attendance Collection and Student Information Chatbot 
    Perera, L.A. Tharuka Ravishan; Welhenge, A.M. (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    The system proposed in this paper addresses two main concerns in the higher education system. One is efficient attendance monitoring of students, and the other concern is implementing an effective mechanism to interact ...
  • Adult Learners’ Perceptions of a Blog-based Assessment in an English as a Second Language Course 
    Embogama, R. M. S. N. (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    This study was conducted in order to gather adult learners’ perceptions on the use of blogs for assessing their English writing skills in terms of the perceived benefits, drawbacks, and technical constraints. Being a case ...
  • Students’ Perception on using e-Learning Resources as Educational Support Material: A Case study 
    Dissanayeke, Uvasara; Swarnathilake, Chanuka; Madujith, Terence (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    Blended learning is regarded as an effective and low risk strategy which help universities to gradually transform the study programs with the latest technological developments. This study attempts to analyze user perception ...
  • LSTM Based Emotion Analysis of Text in Tamil Language 
    Ahamed, M.R. Faiyaz; Arachchi, S. P. Kasthuri (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    The sentiments and emotions expressed by users on the internet greatly influence the decision-making process of business firms. Recent studies show that emotion analysis yields more precise information than sentiment ...
  • Ontology Based Knowledge Management Portal for Coconut Plantation Care 
    Ganeshakumaran, Saraga; Wijegunasekara, M. Carmel; Vishwajith, Tharuka (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    Coconut (Cocos nucifera) is one of Sri Lanka's most significant plantation crops. Different coconut tree parts are used for numerous activities. Decision making is critical in the treatment method of coconut plantation. ...
  • Lightweight Full-stack Web-based Solution for An Educational Organization 
    Bandara, J.M.C.M.; Wijegunasekara, M. Carmel (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    This paper discusses the web application of the Zonal Education Office, Katugastota and the development and deployment process. The problem statement is discussed using two main parts. They are organizational problems and ...
  • Systematic Approach to Housing Price Prediction and Recommendations-Case Study Based on Sri Lankan Housing Prices 
    Ekanayake, Sulochana; Vidanagama, Dushyanthi (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    Machine learning is a technology that is currently being popular. It can be used to increase effectiveness in every field. Real estate has had a big impact on all aspects of our society. As today's society relies more and ...
  • A Machine Learning Influenced Recommendation System for Predicting the Rainfall and Price for Crops in Badulla District 
    Nandasiri, K.P. Sasindu Madushan; Banujan, Kuhaneswaran; Kumara, B.T.G.S.; Jayasinghe, Sadeeka; Ekanayake, E.M.U.W.J.B.; Senthan, Prasanth (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    Every day, agriculture becomes more vital to the global economy. Daily population expansion necessitates substantial crop output for human existence. But as the population has increased, human activity has also altered the ...
  • Stack Ensemble Model to Detect the Stress in Humans by Considering the Sleeping Habits 
    Kanagarathnam, Mauran; Premisha, P.; Prasanth, Senthan; Banujan, Kuhaneswaran; Kumara, B.T.G.S. (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    Recently, one of the big challenges encountered by humans is experiencing and managing stress. Beyond the age restriction, people of all ages, from teenagers to seniors, experience issues as a result of stress. Acute and ...
  • Binary decisions and emotional EEG based virtual assistant for speech impairments 
    Halpe, Prashadi H.; Aththanayake, Probodha.S.; Haddela, Prasanna S.; Abeywardhana, Lakmini; Bogahawatte, Jinendra; Disanayaka, Sanduni (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    The potential for brain computer intervention to provide effective and exciting technology for persons with impairments is growing because of the constant advancements in information technology. To help those who have ...
  • Assessment of deforestation and forest degradation in Sri Lanka: Application of the DPSIR framework 
    Herath, H. M. T. C.; Dunusinghe, D. N. L.; Pathirana, S. M. (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    Globally, forests provide habitat for a wide variety of species on earth and play a significant role in helping control global warming by sinking CO2. However, the world is facing a dual problem of deforestation and forest ...
  • Development of sweet potato starch-based thin films to produce biodegradable packaging materials 
    Sasikala, K.L.N.S.; Kondarage, Y.G.; Diyabalanage, S. (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    Starch-based bioplastics are widely used due to their renewability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. On the other hand, native starch films have some barriers to creating good and effective products because of their ...
  • A Cost-Effective Remote Saline Level Monitoring Device for Local Hospitals 
    Pathirana, P.H.P.U.R.; Arachchi, Shanika (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    Continuous patient monitoring plays an important role in healthcare industry. The purpose of this research was to develop a new device to remotely monitor the saline level of a patient in cost-effective manner. For that, ...
  • Composition Analysis for Implementing Small Scale Sawdust Briquette Manufacturing Process 
    Liyanage, H.L.J.M.; Peiris, R.L. (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    A compressed block of flammable biomass material, such as charcoal, sawdust, wood chips, peat, or paper, is called a briquette and is used as kindling and fuel for a fire. The study was conducted with the objective of ...
  • Power Factor Improvement of Industrial Loads using a Capacitor Bank and a Solar PV System 
    Kalhari, Madhushika; Bandara, Hasitha Eranda; Ediriweera, Sampath (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    A significant portion of the cost of manufacturing in the industry is related to electrical power. An electrical system with a low power factor is typically less effective and may also be less profitable for end users and ...
  • Computer Applications for Asset Management in Passenger Terminals 
    Manamperi, Shanika Kanchani; Perera, Asoka Jayalath (Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022)
    At present asset management has become one of the significant areas demarcating its key concepts in every nook and corner of the local industries even though it has branches in worldwide. Condition assessment is a major ...
  • Model for Integration of Technology in Authentic Education-An interpretation of a literature Review 
    Manjaree, Bhagya; Liyanage, Laalitha S.I.; Rupasinghe, Thilini P.; Tillekaratne, Aashani; de Silva, K.M.N. (Faculty of Computing and Technology (FCT), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)
    This literature review is conducted to identify, appraise and synthesize empirical evidence of a filtered list of recent literature regarding methods in which technology could be integrated to facilitate authentic learning ...
  • UML System Model to Implement Authentic Learning in the 21st Century 
    Wickramasinghe, Manuja; Wijayarathna, Gamini; Ferenando, Kasun (Faculty of Computing and Technology (FCT), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)
    The Pandemic situation demanded all universities to transform towards online teaching and learning as an alternative to face-to-face study through Technology Enabled Learning (TEL). In most developing countries, universities ...
  • Regularization Risk Factors of Suicide in Sri Lanka for Machine Learning 
    Delpitiya., D. M. A. U.; Kumarage, Prabha M.; Yogarajah, B.; Ratnarajah, Nagulan (Faculty of Computing and Technology (FCT), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)
    Indication to World Health Organization, suicide is a major world public health concern that is in the top twenty leading causes of death worldwide. Sri Lanka is a country that has the highest suicidal rates in the globe. ...

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