ICAPS 2023: Recent submissions

  • Optimising the power generation cost of microgrids using genetic algorithms - An analysis of the impact of crossover and mutation rates 
    De Silva, S. S. K. A (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    This study focuses on optimising microgrid costs, with a particular emphasis on the influence of crossover and mutation rates by applying genetic algorithms. As the demand for decentralised energy solutions in isolated and ...
  • The effect of food commodity price fluctuation on inflation in Sri Lanka 
    Nadeekantha, H. A. D. D.; Lakshitha, W. A. D. M.; Lakshitha, W. A. D. M.; Chandrasekara, N. V. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    In Sri Lanka, the intersection of inflation and food price fluctuations holds profound significance, affecting not only the nation's economic stability but also the daily lives of its citizens. While existing research has ...
  • Development of sand/graphene composite and its application for MCPA pesticide adsorption from water 
    Perera, W. P. R. T.; Ruwanthi, N.M.N; Perera, P. L. R. A.; Kannangara, Amila; Premarathna, W.A.P.J; Liyanage, J. A.; Kumarasinghe, A. R. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    This research endeavours to synthesize a novel adsorbent, sand/graphene oxide composite (MGO/S), achieved through the iterative deposition of graphene oxide layers on river sand employing a thermal annealing process. ...
  • A complex sample design based analysis of determinants of secondary job holding of heads of households in Sri Lanka 
    Pannala, P. A. H. S.; Deshani, K. A. D. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    Heads of Households (HHs’) play the most prominent role in families. This study was mainly focused on HHs’ who were engaged in secondary jobs (SJ) in Sri Lanka. Exploring methods and techniques of incorporating complex ...
  • Numerical solutions of fuzzy differential equations using higher order methods 
    Kumara, H. H. D.; Perera, B. B. U. P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    Fuzzy differential equations (FDEs) are useful for modelling real-world problems in science and engineering and have been studied by many researchers. Fuzzy solutions are required for certain problems due to the inherent ...
  • Selection of best fitting mathematical model to analyse the anthracene degradation ability of Bacillus velezensis 
    Madushika, S. A. R. R.; Munasinghe, J.; Undugoda, L. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    Living things frequently come into contact with a wide range of harmful pollutants, including polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) like anthracene, which are highly carcinogenic and genotoxic. Microbial degradation is the most ...
  • Computational studies of derivatives of selected marine organisms on acute myeloid leukemia 
    Deemantha, N. A. H. W. S.; Dahanayake, J. N. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common subtype of leukemia cancer that produces an uncontrolled number of muted blood cells in the bone marrow. AML is common among adults, and it affects red blood cells, white ...
  • Natural plant products as potential Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors: An insilico drug discovery study 
    Dissanayaka, I. G. G. S.; Dahanayake, J. N. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    Natural plant products have gained widespread recognition for their medicinal properties and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. In recent years, there has been an increase in interest in exploring natural ...
  • The effectiveness of electrochemical oxidation in removal of sulforhodamine B textile dye from wastewater 
    Aberathna, A. P. A. G.; Jayasuriya, C. K.; Premachandra, J. K. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    The rapid expansion of industries has indirectly resulted in a substantial rise in environmental pollution due to the increased discharge of wastewater. Moreover, the lack of suitable and efficient methods for wastewater ...
  • Development of an off-grid solar PV system with battery-supercapacitor hybrid energy storage 
    Pitigala, P. A. S. P.; Piyumal, P. L. A. K.; Ranaweera, A. L. A. K.; Kalingamudali, S. R. D. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    In off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems, the charge controller is a significant device since the system's end-to-end efficiency depends on its efficiency. Currently, the commercially available MPPT charge controllers have ...
  • Optimising energy efficiency in a PV-enabled base transceiver station 
    Jayasooriya, J. A. T. D.; Piyumal, P. L. A. K.; Ranaweera, A. L. A. K. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    The need for green energy sources has become paramount in the modern world due to the environmental hazards of non-green alternatives. Essential services, including the telecommunication industry, must also align with this ...
  • Study on tension detection and acceptance of glove liners 
    Pathirana, G. P. N. M.; Jayasundara, D. D. M.; Chandrasekara, N. V. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    The glove industry plays a leading role in the Sri Lankan economy. The quality of the final product is crucial when it comes to mass production. A significant shrink or extension of a glove can cause great losses to the ...
  • Analysis of the interrelationship between weather parameters in Colombo area 
    Samarasinghe, D. G. S. P.; Hewaarachchi, A. P.; Dissanayaka, D. M. P. V. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    Colombo serves as the administrative, legal, and primary urban hub of Sri Lanka in terms of population. Its metropolitan vicinity houses around 5.6 million residents, with 752,993 within the Municipality. The city of Colombo ...
  • Symmetric key encryption and decryption using graph theory 
    Fernando, K. K. N.; Wijesiri, G. S. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    In the twenty-first century, mathematical proficiency is crucial due to the widespread exchange of data and efficient communication across diverse fields. Data security employs encryption and various mathematical techniques ...
  • Atmospheric chemical composition of bulk precipitation of selected areas of Galle District. 
    Amunugama, H. M. L. V.; Deeyamulla, M. P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    The quality of the atmosphere refers to its composition and the presence of pollutants, while precipitation can have direct effects on the quality of the atmosphere. Both wet and dry deposition contribute to the removal ...
  • A quantitative analysis of fishery industry in modelling of production, trade dynamics, and COVID-19 impact estimation 
    Sandamini, R. P. K.; Tharaka, K. D. R.; Wickramasinghe, W. A. P. K. V.; Mendis, T. A. B.; Wijesekara, J. M. C. D.; Lakruwan, J. M. D. C.; Dasanayaka, O. R. G. K.; Liyanage, U. P.; Hewaarachchi, A. P. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    Sri Lanka, being an island, is granted an immense maritime boundary. The fishery industry is a prominent and significant part of the Sri Lankan economy, contributing around 1.5% of the Gross Domestic Product. The objectives ...
  • A comparison of distance-based and model-based clustering methods 
    Nadeekantha, H. A. D. D.; Kavinga, H. W. B.; Gunawardana, A.; Dissanayaka, D. M. P. V. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    Most of the statistical techniques assume the homogeneity of the sample data. However, not all the time, real-world samples are homogeneous. The existence of subgroups within a population leads to the non-homogeneity of ...
  • Energies of graphs by means of splitting and shadow graph operations 
    Samarasinghe, S. V. S. K.; Perera, K. K. K. R. (Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023)
    Chemical applications of graph theory were presented by Hückel in his molecular orbital theory. In mathematical chemistry, the skeleton of non-saturated hydrocarbon is represented by a graph which is called the molecular ...

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