Scholarly Publications

Scholarly Publications

 

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  • Karunarathna, M.D.S.M.; Edirisinghe, A.G.H.J.; Pathirana, W.P.A.M. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-10)
    Road accidents remain a critical global concern, necessitating efficient transportation system management. Identifying high-risk areas, known as "Black Spots (BS)," is crucial for road safety. The research objectives ...
  • Vidurangana, R.L.N.; Vindyani, H.A.R.N.; Dharmarathna, W.R.S.S. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-10)
    Number of methods have been used globally for predicting the travel mode choice, including Multinomial Logit (MNL), Nested Logit (NL), Multinomial Probit (MNP), Generalized Extreme Value (GEV), Mixed Multinomial Logit ...
  • Shamiranga, K.L.L.; Fernando, P.L.N. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-10)
    Accidental and unintentional explosion events have become a common occurrence in the present world context, hence, presenting a challenge for structural engineers tasked with designing potentially blast-resistant structures. ...
  • Dharmawansha, D.A.S.T.; Herath, H.M.S.T. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-10)
    This study explores the influence of bolt preloading on the rotational stiffness of stainless-steel end-plate connections, specifically focusing on extended end-plate connections with six bolts. In this work, a validated ...
  • Weerasinghe, W.M.H.N.; Jayasuriya, D.M.S. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-04)
    Cost overruns are commonly encountered in construction projects worldwide, and they are especially recognized in Sri Lankan high-rise building projects. The study focuses on effectively allocating contingencies amidst the ...
  • Wijeratna, D.D.D.S.; Fazi, A. Zakib; Gomes, Pattiyage I.A. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-04)
    The intricate dynamics of microplastic transport in open channels involve factors such as water flow velocity, turbulence, water depth, sediment characteristics, particle size, and channel morphology. In this context, a ...
  • Ranasinghe, R.T.; Sampath, K.H.S.M. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2025-04)
    This study focuses on enhancing the understanding of the effectiveness of sub-horizontal drainage as a slope rectification method and assessing the effectiveness of the shear strength reduction method in practical ...
  • Kumara, U.D.M.; Priyankara, N.H. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2025-04)
    Dealing with weak subgrades in road construction emerges innovative engineering resolutions to challenge their adverse effects on construction durability, safety, and cost-efficiency. Weak subgrades contribute to pavement ...
  • Sachinika, W.A.T.; Panagoda, H.A.; Weerakoon, G.M.P.R. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2025-04)
    Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands (VFCW) are renowned for low cost and eco-friendly processes in wastewater (WW) treatment. This study methodically explored the impact of varying hydraulic loading rates (HLR) on VSSF CW ...
  • Keembiyahetti, N.; Katukurunda, S.; Kumara, P.H.T.; Ranatunga, E.M.; Ranathunga, N.N.; Udayakantha, K.K.S. (Gamani Corea Foundation, No. 21, Horton Place,Colombo 7,Sri Lanka., 2025-11-28)
    This study investigates the advancement of renewable energy in Sri Lanka with four primary objectives to assess the current status of renewable energy, to evaluate its potential economic and environmental benefits, to ...
  • Abeykoon, B.B.D.S.; Sirisena, A.B. (Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka., 2025-06-18)
    The effective adoption of electronic government (e-government) services is crucial for enhancing public services, particularly in developing countries like Sri Lanka. Understanding the drivers that lead citizens to use ...
  • Abeykoon, B.B.D.S.; Kumar, P. (Sri Lanka Military Academy., 2024-12)
    The study of military history and the evolution of warfare spans over two millennia, yet significant gaps persist in comprehensively understanding its scholarly landscape. This study addresses these gaps by employing ...
  • Abeykoon, B.B.D.S.; Kumar, P. (Sri Lanka Military Academy, 2023-12)
    The global military establishment witnesses significant transformations and utilizing technological developments to enhance capabilities. Investing in and mastering military technology is crucial for protecting ...
  • Ratnasekera, D.; Bandara, D. M. A. D.; Madushanka, K. S. J.; Gunasekera, D.; Hemantha, H. H. (Springer, 2025)
    Selenium (Se) is a micronutrient that plants require in trace levels to operate properly. Special agriculture, sometimes referred to as se-rich farming, that capability to boost crop productivity (Huang et al. 2023). ...
  • Ratnasekera, D.; Madushanka, K. S. J.; Bandara, D. M. A. D.; Gunasekera, D.; Thilakarathne, W. L. S. M. I. D. M.; Arosha, K. P. L.; Amarasinghe, A. A. P. M.; Balasooriya, B. A. S. M. (Springer, 2025)
    “Seed priming” is a pre-sowing strategy which modulate metabolic activities before radicle emergence by partial hydration of seeds (Rouhi et al. 2011) in materials use for priming followed by drying of seeds (Eskandari ...
  • Ratnasekera, D.; Gunasekera, D.; Madushanka, K. S. J.; Bandara, D. M. A. D. (Springer, 2025)
    Selenium (Se) is a vital mineral element in human health to prevent risk of many infections (Guo et al. 2023). Selenium’s critical role in human health and well being is well recognized, as it serves as a key constituent ...
  • Manatunga, M.A.R.D.; Gunawardana, T.S.L.W.; Madushanka, D.M.T.; Sudasinghe, S.A.M.H. (Prešov University Press., 2025-10-02)
    Research Background: Even though most of the researchers have conducted their research based on Omni channel, they did not consider how the logistics service quality of Omni channel impact on customer Loyalty. Purpose ...
  • Wijekumara, J.M.N.; Madushanka, D.M.T. (Sri Lanka Finance Association., 2025-11-21)
    Investor behavior in emerging markets such as Sri Lanka is shaped by policy changes, economic reforms, and socio-cultural factors. While emotional intelligence has been recognized as an important determinant of investment ...
  • Samarasinghe, S.A.N.P.; Fernando, G.S.N.; Amarathunga, Y.N.; De Silva, P.G.S.M.; Silva, A.B.G.; Wickramasekara, T.D.; Pathirage, S. (Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025-12-31)
    The growing demand for dairy-free frozen desserts has encouraged the development of plant-based ice creams with improved nutritional and functional qualities. This study developed a coconut milk–based vegan ice cream ...
  • Kulasinghe, W.M.N.K.K.; Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P.; Nugaliyadde, L.; Hemachandra, K.S. (Faculty of Agriculture -University of Ruhuna, 2025-12-31)
    The effective mass rearing of Helicoverpa armigera under laboratory conditions is essential for numerous entomological research and pest management programs, such as biocontrol studies, resistance identification, ...

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