IRSPAS 2019: Recent submissions

  • Potential of using leaf extract of Annona glabra as a novel, green source for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles 
    Paragodaarachchi, Y. L.; Wickramarachchi, P. A. S. R. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    This study aims at investigating the potential of using the leaf extract of Annona glabra for the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and optimization of process parameters to obtain nanoparticles with narrow ...
  • Current situation in the consumption of biomass energy for industrial boilers; Kalutara district 
    Leelarathna, W. D. S. R.; Bandara, W. A. R. T. W. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Biomass fuel has shared a prominent place in the Sri Lankan industrial primary energy supply. Many industries including agricultural, manufacturing, and commercial sectors use biomass to fulfill their energy requirements. ...
  • Refurbishment of Under-utilized Scientific Equipment for Modern Teaching and Research: Case of a Bio-reactor Upgrade 
    Pallegedara, A.; Chandrakumara, O. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    We have found that large number of expensive scientific equipment purchased, received under foreign aids, national grants or any other public monetary funds are highly under-utilized in state universities especially those ...
  • Optimization approaches for inventory management in Blood Supply Chains: A systematic review of literature 
    Gunawardana, K. D. R.; 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)
    Blood Supply Chain Management is highly critical, as ensuring the availability of the right blood type, at the right place, in the right quantity, at the right time is a matter of life and death. Unlike other products, ...
  • Development of an industry 4.0 based information sharing model for the apparel industry in Sri Lanka: A systematic review of literature 
    Udakanjalee, H.; Miuli, K.; Savini, N.; Tharaka, V. K. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    The world is currently experiencing the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution which is termed as Industry 4.0. The objective of this research is to identify the most appropriate Industry 4.0 tools to improve the ...
  • Transport optimization models for the downstream agricultural supply chain: A systematic review of literature 
    Kaldera, H. G. S. R.; Tharaka, V. K.; Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Agricultural supply chains play a major role in the Sri Lankan economy as the agricultural sector accounts for 7.6% of the total gross domestic product and 26.6% of the total employment. Sri Lankan consumers have to pay ...
  • Determination of heavy metals in soil in chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology affected areas of Karanbankulama (A preliminary study 
    Rajaguru, R. A. M. T. S.; Subramanium, S.S.; De Silva, R. C. L. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    The increased prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) among specific occupational groups confined to specific geographical regions of Sri Lanka has dragged the attention of scientific community in ...
  • Vehicle routing optimization in Sri Lankan megacity logistics context 
    Warnakulasuriya, M. M.; Vidanagamachchi, K.; Niwunhella, D. H. H.; Nanayakkara, L. D. J. F. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Sri Lanka has been making its way to develop its metropolitan city, Colombo, as a megacity. Transportation is one of the basic components to consider in planning any city emerging as megacities. City logistics function is ...
  • GIS as a tool to find the suitable place for construction of water tanks in Karuwalabadda, Puttalam District, Sri Lanka 
    Vaigunthan, T.; Lansakara, L. M. A. P.; Weerasinghe, V. P. A. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    The United Nations has long been addressing the global water crisis caused by insufficient water supply to satisfy basic human needs and growing demands on the world's water resources to meet human, commercial and agricultural ...
  • Assessment of in vitro antioxidant activity and flavonoid content Vernonia cinerea 
    Weerasinghe, P.; Abeysinghe, T.; Paranagama, P. A. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Leafy greens are an essential part of a healthy diet. Eating a diet rich in leafy greens can offer numerous health benefits including reduced risk of obesity, heart diseases, high blood pressure and mental decline. In Sri ...
  • A Multivariate Analysis of Socioeconomic and Environmental Global Indicators 
    Samarakoon, H. H. T. P.; Dissanayake, D. M. P. V. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    One of the main objectives of every country, whether developed or developing is to achieve sustainable development. Development status is one of the key measurements in identifying the performance of a country. Developed, ...
  • Investigation of metal concentrations in indoor and outdoor dust in Kelaniya area, Sri Lanka 
    Silva, K. D. M.; Premaratne, W. A. P. J. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Urban dust is often contaminated with heavy metals and has become one of the major problems in metropolitan cities which is difficult to be controlled. Kelaniya area in Sri Lanka is one such vulnerable location. Anthropogenic ...
  • Analysis of bus transport service reliability – Case Study from Gampaha bus halt for Veyangoda to Pasyala bus route (Route No -189). 
    Athapaththu, A. M. P. L.; Waravita, S. H. H.; Weerasekara, T. C.; Sharic, A. H. S. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    The objective of this research is to measure the bus transport service reliability of a bus route at a bus halt. Three measures, Coefficient of Variation (CV), Earliness Index (EI) and Width Index (WI), were used to measure ...
  • Phytoremediation of diazinon residues by Schoenoplectus grossus plant 
    Rashmika, R. W. H. C.; MathotaArachchige, Y. L. N. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Diazinon is a common non-systematic organophosphorus insecticide used by present cultivators to protect crops like rice, fruit trees and potatoes. But, over exposure to diazinon mainly affects the inhibition of ...
  • A Performance Analysis of a Filling Station using ARENA Simulation: A Case Study 
    Dilanthi, M. G. S.; Balasooriya, B. M. A. M.; Nimnadi, T. C.; Upekha, T. D. K.; Chathurangani, J. H. D. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    The service industry in Sri Lanka is facing the challenge of improving its performance. Thus analyzing its contemporary status is compulsory. This study focused on a petrol filling station in Sri Lanka. The selected system ...
  • Analyzing Outpatient Department Performance using ARENA Simulation: A Case Study 
    Dilanthi., M. G. S.; Madhushan, W. A. P.; Ranathunga, R. A. R. Y.; Wijesiri, M. K. N. A.; Rathnayaka, R. M. H. P. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Many public hospitals in Sri Lanka are becoming overcrowded and creating long waiting queues at their outpatient departments. Thus, they have faced the challenge of managing patients at their public health clinics and ...
  • Mapping the land use land cover impacts by the war using remote sensing and GIS in Maritimepattu division, Sri Lanka in 1979, 2010 and 2018 
    Sandamali, K. U. J. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Land cover is defined as the layer of soil and biomass, including regular vegetation, harvests, and human structures, that involves the land surface. Land use refers to the reasons for which people activity in the land ...
  • Assessment of spatial variation of ground water quality in Colombo district, Sri Lanka 
    Antalyn, B.; Weerasinghe, V. P. A. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    In Sri Lanka, groundwater resources are widely used for domestic, commercial and industrial purposes and the demand for ground water is steadily increasing, particularly for urban & rural domestic water supplies, irrigated ...
  • Synthesis and characterization of silica nanoparticles and graphene oxide/nanosilica composite 
    Weerasinghe, M. A. S. N.; Liyanage, J. A.; Kumarasinghe, A. R. (4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
    Ordinary sand is commonly used for water purification. Graphene oxide (GO) is capable of absorbing various water pollutants such as heavy metals and organic contaminants. The ability and the efficiency of water treatment ...
  • 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 ...

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