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

  • Properties of cellular automata on a group 
    Liyanage, T. C.; Perera, K. K. K. R. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    A cellular automaton (pl. Cellular Automata(CA)) is a discrete model studied in the fields of Computer science, Mathematics and Theoretical Biology with different purposes such as simulation of natural phenomena and modeling ...
  • Abhiram, G. and Munasinghe, R. C. (2018). Development of new master batch mixing cycle for a track producing extrusion compound with lower rejection rate 
    Thennakoon, T. M. A. D. L.; Withanage, N. S. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    As rubber shows inherent viscous and elastic properties, mixing of compounding ingredients is the first and most important step in rubber manufacturing. If mixing does not properly happen, many problems will be appeared ...
  • Explicit and exact traveling wave solutions for generalized Benjamin-Bona-Mahoney-Burgers equation with dual high-order nonlinear terms 
    Hasna, M. T. F.; Mathanaranjan, T. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    In recent years, the investigation of exact solutions to nonlinear partial differential equations has played an important role in nonlinear phenomena. Several powerful methods have been proposed to obtain exact solutions ...
  • Adaptive green time allocation method for traffic congestion based on cell transmission model and genetic algorithm 
    Priyasad, H. A. D.; Kulatunga, D. D. S. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Traffic congestion is defined as a physical phenomenon relating to the manner in which vehicles impede each other’s progression as demand for limited road space approaches full capacity. This makes trip time longer and ...
  • Controllability of a system of coupled harmonic oscillators 
    De Silva, R. N. S.; Hansameenu, W. P. T. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    In general, it is worthwhile to understand and control the dynamics of an existing system whose output behaves somewhat closer to the desired output rather than developing a new system which tracks the desired output, since ...
  • Modelling and optimizing the profit of public transportation bus 
    Himahansi, K. D. M.; Mallawa-Arachchi, D. K. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    In this research work, we develop a mathematical model that can be used to optimize the profit from a bus service between two cities, while taking into account the factors that affect the profit. The factors that we ...
  • Predicting dengue incidences using rainfall and temperature 
    Pushpakanthi, U. B. N.; Perera, S. S. N. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Dengue fever is a serious illness caused by a virus, which is transmitted through the infected female mosquito, namely Aedes aegypti (principal vector) and Aedes albopictus, through bites or blood meals on human hosts. ...
  • Route optimization of solid waste collection in Gampaha 
    Hakmanage, N. M.; Jayasundara, D. D. M. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    For this study, we have selected Gampaha municipal area. According to the estimates and the enumerated population 2012 (census) in Sri Lanka, among the 25 districts, the highest population is reported from Colombo district. ...
  • Comparison study of mechanical and chemical properties of ancient and modern clay pots 
    Madhuwanthi, H. M. L. U.; Katugampola, M.; Jayathilaka, K. M. D. C.; Sumathipala, H. H. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    In this study, the ancient clay pottery samples from archaeological site Devalapola, Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka (3000 years, radiocarbon age) which were found by the Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya, were ...
  • Service quality and customer satisfaction in a government bank in Sri Lanka 
    Aberathna, L. I. A.; Perera, W. N. N. K. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Customer satisfaction and service quality is the most important factor in the bank. Banks are working hard to provide the quality of service to their customers in order to attain their customer satisfaction. The main purpose ...
  • Factors associated with severity of road accidents in Gampaha police division in Sri Lanka 
    Madhubhashini, M. G. A. K.; Attanayake, A. M. C. H.; Sooriyaarachchi, D. J. C. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Road accidents are main social problem in Sri Lanka, which causes immense damages and injuries unintentionally and unexpectedly. There are numerous factors, which contribute road accidents such as time of the day, road ...
  • Simultaneous detection of Pb(II) and Cd(II) in aqueous solutions by UV-visible spectrophotometry 
    Dikella, D. G. T. N.; Rajapakse, C. S. K. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The pollution of water resources due to disposal of metals, especially heavy metals is one of the most concerned environmental issues in the current world. Therefore, detection of these heavy metal ions with rapid, sensitive ...
  • Predator-prey model with fuzzy initial conditions 
    Ravindran, U. M.; Perera, B. B. U. P. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Predator-prey model, an initial value problem which is found in real life describes the relationship between predators and preys in an ecosystem, consisting of two nonlinear, autonomous differential equations. As it is an ...
  • Comparing the performance of randomization tests and classical non-parametric tests 
    Hapuarachchi, H. T. S.; Magalle, C. H. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    In the present world of data, there are plenty of instances where data does not adhere to the parametric assumptions. However, with the development of technology and computational facilities, Randomization Tests have become ...
  • Off-line signature verification system using artificial neural networks 
    Ambegoda, A. L. T. P.; Perera, B. B. U. P. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Handwritten signature recognition method is the most popular recognition method of a personal identity. But it is easy to misuse that the signature forgery has become a great threat to the accuracy of the documentary. In ...
  • Some results related with coarse structure, coarse map and coarse equivalent 
    Kajan, N.; Kannan, K. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Coarse spaces are sets equipped with a coarse structure, which describe the behavior of the space at the large distance. Coarse space is defined for large scale in metric space similar to the tool provided by topology for ...
  • Formulation of a pectin-based food wrapper enriched with antioxidant and antibacterial properties 
    Jayasinghe, S. K.; De Silva, H. I. C. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Accumulation of non-degradable polyethylene on earth creates imbalance in environmental sustainability. Natural bio polymers like pectin can be used as a versatile, low-cost solution for this problem. Main objectives of ...
  • Microwave assisted extraction of pectin from the peel of Citrus reticulata 
    De Silva, P. H. T. D.; De Silva, H. I. C. (Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Pectin is a heteropolysaccharide mainly consists of a linear chain of linked galacturonic acids. Citrus fruits like lemon, orange, and apple pomace are rich in pectin. Pectin is utilized in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical ...

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