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  • Gate connected convolutional neural network for object tracking 
    Kokul, T.; Fookes, C.; Sridharan, C.; Ramanan, A.; Pinidiyaarachchi, U.A.J. (IEEE, IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP), 17-09-17)
    Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have been employedin visual tracking due to their rich levels of feature representation.While the learning capability of a CNN increaseswith its depth, unfortunately spatial information ...
  • Generalized Stochastic Restricted LARS Algorithm 
    Kayanan, M.; Wijekoon, P. (Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2022-06-30)
    The Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) is used to tackle both the multicollinearity issue and the variable selection concurrently in the linear regression model. The Least Angle Regression (LARS) ...
  • Genotoxic responses of Oreochromis niloticus to oil-contaminated water 
    Kanthi, A.; Jayaweera, W.M.C.S. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2021-09-15)
    Moragoda Ela is an open canal connected with three cross drains that serve critical functions in the Galle Municipal area drainage system. However, the canal is under severe pollution stress due to numerous illegal discharge ...
  • Greening the building with living wall using improved cocopeat medium 
    Pahalagedara, H.P.U.K.; Rupasinghe, C.P.; Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.; Charminda, T. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)
    Thermal comfort of urbanized residences decreases due to urban heat island effect. Restoring thermal comfort requires more energy. The green wall concept was proposed as an environmentally friendly solution to this problem. ...
  • Group Graph Measures of Brain Networks New Concepts and Definitions 
    Subaramya, V; Perera, A.A.I; Ratnarajah, N (Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, 10-11-18)
    Brain networks consist of cortical and subcortical regions as nodes and connections between them as edges. These brain networks convey a huge amount of information that has been almost unexplored previously and the ...
  • Heart disease prediction using effective feature selection and machine learning – A Sri Lankan study 
    Weerakkodi, S.; Sobana, S. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-11-03)
    One of the main causes of death worldwide is heart disease. The latest WHO figures show that 26,304 deaths from coronary heart disease, or 23% of all fatalities, occurred in Sri Lanka in 2020. The diagnosis and treatment ...
  • Hidden hunger: A case in early adolescents of the Colombo city 
    Athauda, A.D.D.C.; Wijesinghe, D.G.N.G.; Chandrasekara, G.A.P. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya., 2022-12-31)
    Hidden hunger is the chronic deficiency of essential vitamins and minerals, collectively known as micronutrients. Globally two billion people are in hidden hunger. The prevalence of hidden hunger is high in developing ...
  • High-Resolution Data for Capturing Wetland Vegetation Using Object-Based Classification Methods 
    Madurapperuma, B.D.; Kahara, S.N.; Hernandez, K.B.; Corro, L.M. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2020-12-02)
    The purpose of this study is to use the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) images for mapping wetland vegetation using object-based classification methods and to compare its performance with cropland data layers. The UAS imagery ...
  • HIGHER PROPAGATION SUCCESS OF POECILIA RETICULATA (LIVE BEARER) THAN BETTA SPLENDENS (EGG LAYER) IN HARD WATER ENVIRONMENT IN SEMI-NATURAL AQUARIA 
    Abarna, K.; Patrick, A.E.S.; Jayawardena, U.A. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2020-12-02)
    Ornamental fish farming is one of the important economic activities in Sri Lanka because of its natural resources. Minerals and nutrients are playing a crucial role in the survival of fishes. Among the minerals, Calcium ...
  • Historical trends in averages and extremes of rainfall, temperature and runoff of Sri Lanka 
    Naveendrakumar, G.; Pathmarajah, S.; Meththika, V.; Jayantha, O.; Iqbal, M.C.M. (National Research Council 120/7, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka., 2023-12-11)
    Historical trend assessment is an essential part of the climate change investigation efforts. Due to several reasons, including regional climatic fluctuations, Sri Lanka is likely to have a feedback effect on the local ...
  • Historical trends of Rainfall, Temperature and Runoff in Sri Lanka 
    Naveendrakumar, G.; Obeysekera, J.; Vithanage, M.; Iqbal, M.C.M.; Pathmarajah, S. (American Society of Civil Engineers /Environmental and Water Resources Institute, 04-01-16)
    Being a small island and substantially influenced by the confining Great Indian Ocean and the nearby continents, Sri Lanka is potentially vulnerable to the climate changes. The impacts of climate change include changes in ...
  • Household food security status of early adolescence in Colombo city 
    Athauda, A.D.D.C.; Wijesinghe, D.G.N.G. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2021-09-15)
    Food insecurity is a leading public health problem in the world, and the food security status of Sri Lanka has not achieved better progress so far. The early adolescent period is more vulnerable to energy and nutrient ...
  • Household willingness to pay for improved solid waste management services within the Urban Council (UC) limits of Vavuniya 
    Kanthasamy, S.; Nanthakumaran, A. (University of Sri Jayawardenepura Sri Lanka, 17-11-12)
    Particularly in developing countries, the accumulation of solid waste has been to such an extent that there is an adverse effect on our environment due to rapid urbanization, increasing population and insufficient budgetary ...
  • Households willingness to adopt renewable energy source in Puttalam city, Sri Lanka: A logit regression approach 
    Fathima, M.; Sivashankar, S. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2021-09-15)
    Due to the adverse effects of extreme usage of non-renewable energy sources affects the environment drastically, the entire world community is switching to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable energy sources. ...
  • HUMAN IDENTIFICATION USING RETINA DATA 
    Vithusa, K.; Kokul, T. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2020-12-02)
    Biometric authentication plays a major role in personal information security since it provides a strong link between an individual and a data record. Nowadays, several biometric features are used to identify a person such ...
  • Hyperideal Structure of Krasner’s Induced Quotient Hypperings 
    Rathnayaka, R.M.K.S.; Ramaruban, N. (Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, 2022-12-31)
    This paper mainly explores the hyperideal structure of Krasner’s induced quotient hyperrings. By Krasner’s induced hyperring, we mean an additive hyperring R/G induced on a ring R by one of its multiplicative subgroups G. ...
  • IDENTIFICATION AND POPULATION COUNTING MECHANISM FOR BLUE WHALES 
    Sandaruwani, H.H.N.; Kartheeswaran, T.; Liyanage, U. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2020-12-02)
    Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) are the largest mammalian ever living on the planet. They are long-range migration species because of their breeding and feedings patterns. Therefore, the population is varied from time ...
  • Identification and recommendation of vacant parking slot: A case study 
    Premasiri, K.K.C.T.; Jayasinghe, P.K.S.C. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2021-09)
    Finding a vacant parking slot became time-consuming and frustrating; the advent of mobile apps and sensor technologies on vehicle parking slots paved much attraction. An android app has been developed to identify appropriate ...
  • Identification of a suitable substitute for polypropylene bags for Oyster mushroom Cultivation 
    Kirthisinghe, J.P.; Lakshi, M.; Sandaruwan, P.H.S.L.; Vithusan, K.; Rathnayake, M.Y.A.S. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2021-09-15)
    The polypropylene bags as containers for cultivating Oyster mushrooms, recommended by the Department of Agriculture. After the cultivation period, polypropylene bags were thrown out because bags cannot be reused for the ...
  • Identification of artificial groundwater recharge zones in vavuniya district using remote sensing and gis 
    Ramya, R.; Nanthakumaran, A.; Senanayake, I. P. (Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University Sri Lanka, 2019-01-07)
    Ground water is a major source for domestic and irrigation purposes in Sri Lanka and plays a crucial role to human life and economic activity. With rapid growth of population and urbanization water requirements for drinking ...

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