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  • Smart postbox 
    Alfered, C.; Yasoharan, T. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2021-09-15)
    Conventional postbox became fancy with the advent of the electronic communication system. Most people lack time to check postboxes periodically; lead to them forgo essential letters. The combination of electronics, ...
  • 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 ...
  • A confirmatory factor analysis in identifying the nature of mental health in Jaffna society: A follow-up study 
    Elankumaran, C. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2021-09-15)
    This study focuses on the nature of mental health conditions in post-war Jaffna society, which was carried out in 2018. This is a follow-up study of the Jaffna socio-economic health study performed in 1999. The general ...
  • Development of a humanoid robot mouth with text-to-speech ability 
    Harshani, L.K.M.D.; Weerasooriya, W.M.A.S.B.; Herath, H.M.C.S.; Alahakoon, P.M.K.; Kumara, W.G.C.W.; Hinas, M.N.A. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2021-09-15)
    This is a study of lip movements when speaking the English language, developed humanoid robot face with moving lips and text-to-speech ability. A humanoid robot face is a robotic face capable of mimicking an actual human ...
  • Fine-grained sentiment analysis on food recipe reviews 
    Madushani, P.P.E.; Arudchelvam, T. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2021-09-15)
    Among an oversized variety of food recipes available on the web, only some recipes are posted appropriately. The dish might not appear identical when preparing the dish by reading a specific food direction. It is imperative ...
  • Biofunctional stirred yoghurt production using Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) peel powder extrac 
    Wimanshinee, A.G.N.; Shamika, D.G.H.; Arampath, P.C. (Faculty of Applied Science, 2021-09-15)
    Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) peel powder (MPP) extract was incorporated to develop stirred yoghurt rich in functional properties. Mangosteen peels are seasonal agricultural waste, rich in phenolic compounds and ...
  • Identification of autism spectrum disorder stage using ordinal logistic LASSO regression 
    Karunathilake, T.G.I.M. (Faculty of Applied Science, 15-09-21)
    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavioural skills. ASD affects children at the age of two years old and continues lifelong. Occurrences ...
  • Deposition of trace metals associated with atmospheric particulate matter: Environmental fate and health risk assessment 
    Meththika, V.; Pasan, C.B.; Novo, Luís A.B.; Amit Kumar; Balram, A.; Naveendrakumar, G.; Manjula, R.; Magana-Arachchi, Dhammika N. (Elsevier, 04-06-22)
    Anthropogenic and natural sources influence trace metals (TMs) bound to different sized particulate matter (PM) in dry and wet atmospheric deposition, which can create ecosystem and human health issues in the long run. ...
  • Classification of Tamil Songs Based on Singers 
    Amrithaa, P.; Kartheeswaran, T. (Faculty of Applied Science, 02-12-2020)
    Music information retrieval (MIR) is a popular study area in music indexing and music retrieval system.Singer identification (SID) and classification is a subset of MIR which can be used in many applications.People have ...
  • Recessive traits of e-learning education environment 
    Denesh, A.Michael; Naveendrakumar, G. (International Conference on Global Education and E - Learning (GLOBED 2017), 10-10-17)
    It is skeptical that electronically administered environment (e-learning) replaces the conventional method of teachings and learning among postgraduate students. Though it depended on multiple factors. Preliminary results ...
  • Factors influencing the quality of training of undergraduate interns: A quantitative study 
    Denesh, A. Michael; Naveendrakumar, G. (Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 19-10-17)
    Internship trainings are the first-hand experience to undergraduates which expose them to the practical career before they compete in the actual job market. For most students, this internship training program is the first ...
  • Influence of Seasons on Extreme Temperature and Rainfall in the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka 
    Naveendrakumar, G.; Vithanage, M.; Meneripitiya, S.; Obeysekera, J.; Iqbal, M.C.M.; Pathmarajah, S. (The International Knowledge Management Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 15-02-18)
    Because of the departures from the normal rainfall and extreme ambient temperatures, Sri Lanka is vulnerable to the extreme climate. This paper analyzes the consistency in trends of extreme rainfall and temperature events ...
  • Long-term trends of temperature in Sri Lanka 
    Naveendrakumar, G.; Obeysekera, J.; Vithanage, M. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 04-12-17)
    Even though temperature variation in Sri Lanka is in narrow range, being an island it is vulnerable to the changes happen in the global climate. In this paper, long-term trends in averages and extremes of Sri Lankan ...
  • Developmental abnormalities of Betta splendens embryos reared in oil & grease contaminated water samples of Vavuniya reservoir, Sri Lanka 
    Umasuthan, S.; Patrick, A.E.S.; Naveendrakumar, G.; Kuganathan, S. (International Science Community Association, 01-04-17)
    In Vavuniya urban area the wash-outs from petroleum automobile service stations contain Kerosene oil, lubricating engine oil, grease as major compounds that contributing oil and grease pollution in Vavuniya reservoir, Sri ...
  • Temperature trends in Sri Lanka 
    Naveendrakumar, G.; Obeysekera, J.; Vithanage, M. (Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 07-10-16)
    Being a small island and substantially influenced by the temperamental monsoon, Sri Lanka is potentially vulnerable to heat waves. The impacts of such temperature are becoming adverse in the view of the apparent increase ...
  • 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 ...
  • Preliminary assessment and spatial distribution of selected water quality parameters at Kalmadu tank in Vavuniya district of Sri Lanka 
    Akther, M.S.R.; Mohideen, A.R.H.; Tharani, G.; Maddumage, Samith Indika M.R.; Naveendrakumar, G. (30-06-15)
    This research on Kalmadu tank aims to analyze the horizontal and vertical profiles of selected water quality parameters. Twenty randomly selected sampling points on surface and corresponding vertical depths of 30 cm and ...
  • A conceptual analysis on the proposal on re-induction of forest growth in the North-western region of Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka 
    Arutpavai, S.; Naveendrakumar, G.; Nirupha, G.; Fahmitha, S.; Suthamathy, S. (http://www.ijser.org, 31-10-14)
    In recent past, abundant forest covers of Batticaloa district of Sri Lanka especially in the north-western region of the district have been destructed due to various reasons, which led to emergence of lesser reproductive ...
  • Study to detect impacts of pollution on the distribution of Zooplankton in the Northern tropical ponds in Sri Lanka 
    Patrick, A.E.S.; Kadotgasan, J.M.; Naveendrakumar, G. (12-12-12)
    Although the Limnological survey are well documented in Sri Lanka. However, not much work has been done in Northern Province after the early nineteen eighties. Zooplankton community distribution can be taken as an indicator ...
  • Long-term temperature trends in Climatological Zones of Sri Lanka 
    Naveendrakumar, G.; Vithanage, M.; Obeysekera, J.; Pathmarajah, S.; Iqbal, M.C.M. (South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 13-12-17)
    Ambient temperature in Sri Lanka greatly influences each and every venture throughout the island. The gradual climate change in global scale further worsens the existing situation causing tremendous impacts. Therefore, it ...

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