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ICAPS 2023: Recent submissions

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Unlocking the potential of convolutional neural networks for precise classification of finger pulse waves in diabetic patients and healthy individuals

Gunathilaka, P. A. D. H. J.; Kumarika, B. M. T.; Jayathilaka, K. M. D. C.; Perera, D.; Liyanage, J.A.; Kalingamudali, S. R. D. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Pulse wave analysis (PWA) is a valuable technique for assessing the cardiovascular health of diabetic patients. However, it encounters several challenges, including the complexity of pulse wave signals and the need for ...
Growth patterns of Aspergillus sp. in stored rice during the post-harvest storage and their in-vivo growth control by cinnamon oil-chitosan microcapsules

Rajapaksha, R. P. S. P.; Kumarathunga, P. G. J. D.; Wickramarachchi, P. A. S. R. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Rice (Oryzae sativa L.) is the most important staple food crop in Sri Lanka. Inadequate storage conditions for rice can result in fungal infestation, leading to the presence of micotoxin that pose significant health risks ...
Quantification and health risk assessment of cadmium and lead content in skin creams sold in the Sri Lankan market.

Senarathne, E. M. N. S.; Edirisinghe, E. M. R. K. B. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Across history, humans used diverse personal care products with a rising global demand over time. Mineral pigments, frequently employed in colored cosmetics, represent a prominent origin of heavy metal contamination within ...
Mosquito detection and repellent system using acoustics signals for household use.

Senanayake, S. V.; Warnakulasooriya, C. B.; Ranaweera, A. L. A. K.; Jayathilaka, K. M. D. C. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

There are over 130 mosquito species in Sri Lanka, and this abundance may be the reason for the spread of several critical diseases. Therefore, an effective mosquito repellent system, including a mosquito detection mechanism, ...
Development of energy briquettes using Schleichera oleosa (Ceylon oak) wood, Oryza sativa (rice husk, rice straws and rice brain) and Saccharum officinarum (bagasse)

Dulanjana, K. D. A.; Udawatta, M. M.; Prasad, P. D. A.; Bodaragama, T. P.; De Silva, D. S. M. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Fossil fuels and firewood are the primary household energy sources in Sri Lanka. However, due to the economic crisis and the increasing inflation, fossil fuels are no longer a preferable choice. The use of firewood also ...
Spatial distribution of soil and water quality in Eldeniya - East grama niladhari division

Deraniyagala, P. E. P. S.; Heenkenda, H. M. D. S. D.; De Silva, R. C. L. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Water is becoming a consequential part of the daily life of humans. Therefore, mapping of soil and water quality parameters is required for regular monitoring of them to provide the necessary evidence to make decisions on ...
GIS based multicriteria analysis for flood hazard assessment: A case study from Walawe River basin, Sri Lanka

Gallage, C. V.; Wijesundera, A. A. S. G.; Kodithuwakku, K. C.; Wickramasingha, W. S. B.; Weerasinghe, V. P. A. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Flood hazard mapping has been recognized as a crucial task supporting disaster management efforts. For the study, the lower reach of the Walawe River, which drains the suburbs of the island's southern region, was selected ...
Impact of Wastewater Treatment Plant on the Quality of Water in the Canals Passing Through Kurunegala City

Samaraweera, S. A. P. T.; Najim, M. M. M. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Water scarcity is a growing concern worldwide, leading to the adoption of innovative treatment solutions. Urban stormwater drains collect runoff and wastewater released from many urban entities. Canals passing through ...
Investigation of gelatin and sodium alginate as gelling agents for emulsion gel polymerization of styrene under reduced temperature

Fernando, M. P. J.; Maddumaarachchi, M. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Throughout the years scientists have investigated different polymerization methods to reduce the required temperature of the polymerization. As a result, emulsion gel polymerization was discovered. This method got attention ...
A study of the correlation between local meteorology and atmospheric particulate matter in Kandy and Battaramulla in Sri Lanka

Batuwita, P. M.; Ranawaka, Arachchi R. A. W.; Santhiyago, P. U.; Jayasundara, J. J. M. A. D.; Naveendrakumar, G. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Air pollution due to particulate matter (PM) remains a significant environmental concern, especially in urban areas. This study examines the relationship between PM concentrations and meteorological parameters of two ...
Implementing an Automated Personal Name Authority File for Enhanced Information Retrieval in Sri Lankan Library Online Public Access Catalogues

Wanigasooriya, Priyanwada; De Silva, R. W. P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

In the digital era, managing vast information collections while ensuring seamless access for patrons is a challenge faced by Sri Lankan libraries. A critical aspect that significantly affects information retrieval is the ...
Selecting suitable locations to establish a ground solar farm in Trincomalee District in Sri Lanka using GIS

Senadeera, T. S. M.; Bandara, W. M. J. Y.; Herath, H. M. A.; Ariyawansha, J. M. M. S.; Weerasinghe, V.P.A. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Renewable energy is energy derived from natural sources that are regenerated at a higher rate than consumed. One of the examples of the most effective renewable energy sources is solar energy, which is derived from the ...
An automated machine learning approach to detect Leishmania parasites: An alternative tool for Leishmaniasis disease diagnosis

Amarathunge, J. A.Y.S.; Gunathilaka, N.; Sudusinghe, H.; Nilaweera, T. H. W. T. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by a protozoan parasite that poses a significant threat to human life on a global scale. Leishmaniasis is endemic in 99 countries with more than 12 million people infected. ...
Development of robust superhydrophobic plastic sheets using diatomaceous earth

Jayaweera, D. H. T. S.; Maddumaarachchi, M.; Egodage, S. M. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Superhydrophobicity is the ability of a surface to repel water droplets. Surfaces that exhibit a static water contact angle (WCA) exceeding 150° and a sliding angle less than 10° can be defined as superhydrophobic surfaces. ...
Avocado seed and skin - based dyes for treatment of linen fabrics

Ranawaka, E. H. K.; Samarawickrama, K.G.R.; Medagedara, M.H.; Herath, C.N. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

This research paper investigates the feasibility and sustainability of using avocado waste as a natural dye for cellulose-based fabrics, specifically focusing on linen materials. Avocado seeds and skins were utilized to ...
Deep learning driven mobile robot to detect and classify tomato leaf diseases

Gajendrasinghe, G. M. S. C.; Abeysiri, K. M. S. D.; Rathnayake, I. M. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is a nutritious fruit widely grown as a vegetable in Sri Lanka, with various varieties including HORDI tomato hybrid 03, Thilina, etc. Plant diseases affecting tomato crops result in reduced ...
An attempt to establish a cutoff value for peripheral blood hematopoietic progenitor cell count to predict the viable CD34 count in multiple myeloma patients undergoing autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation

Hewapathirana, T. D.; Perera, T. C.; Tudugala, R.; Suresh, S.; Kottahachchi, D. U. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a common hematological malignancy characterized by the proliferation of abnormal plasma cells in the bone marrow, leading to immune dysfunction and bone damage. Autologous peripheral blood stem ...
Undergraduates’ perception on Collaborative learning; A case study based on Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern university, Sri Lanka

Janane, N.; Sihnas, M. A. F (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Currently, higher education is moving towards student-centered learning from teacher-centered learning, to enhance the active involvement of the students in the teaching-learning process. As a student-centered learning ...
Visible light sensitized antibacterial paint using copper doped TiO2 nanoparticles

Rajapaksha, R. A. A. C.; Jayaweera, E. N.; Perera, H. C. S.; Nanayakkara, B. S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

Bacteria can survive on surfaces increasing the possibility of transmission of diseases. Places such as food-processing facilities, restrooms, and hospitals have a high risk and require some additional protection against ...
Reexamining the causal relationship between government expenditure and national income in four South Asian countries

Kavindra, W. A. H.; Habaragoda, B. S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)

This study reexamines the causal relationship between government expenditure and national income to verify whether Wagner’s Law holds in the context of four South Asian countries. According to Wagner’s Law, an increase in ...

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