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Exploring the Challenges of Information Seeking Behaviour Among Students: A Special Reference to Vavuniya South Zonal Education Office, Sri Lanka

Shanmugathasan, S. (IJRLS Publication, India, 2025)

The study “Exploring the Challenges of Information Seeking Behaviour Among Students: A Special Reference to Vavuniya South Zonal Education Office (VSZE), Sri Lanka” investigated the relationship among Information Challenges ...
Deep Learning for Intelligent Waste Sorting in Sri Lanka: A Conceptual Review

Herath, H.M.P.H.S.; Kuruneru, R.P.D.; Logeesan, R.; Venuja, N. (Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

Urban waste management in Sri Lanka is increasingly challenged by rising waste volumes, reliance on manual sorting, and inefficient collection systems. This review paper aims to examine how deep learning, particularly ...
Sense Step: An Innovative Smart Cane for Visually Impaired Individuals

Tharsayani, M.; Thisakaran, R. (Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

Sense Step is an innovative smart cane designed to empower visually impaired individuals through advanced assistive technology. Traditional mobility aids lack critical features to ensure user safety and independence, leaving ...
Harvest Guardian: A Mobile Toolkit for AI-Based Crop Disease Diagnosis and Farmer Decision Support

Thivakaran, V.; Thisakaran, R. (Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

Agriculture in Sri Lanka is predominantly driven by smallholder farmers who face challenges in timely disease detection, access to localized expert advice, and planning around weather conditions. These issues contribute ...
Detecting Pests in Mango Crops using Machine Learning (ML)

Sankeetha, V.; Agalya, V.; Vinoharan, V. (Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

Mango is one of the most important fruit crops in Sri Lanka, playing a vital role in both the agricultural sector and rural livelihoods. Despite its economic value, mango cultivation faces persistent challenges due to pest ...
Deep Learning-Based Detection of Diseases in Mangifera indica (Mango)

Bandara, B.M.A.U.; Chathuranga, T.D.K.; Madhuwantha, D.A.J.A.; Saranga, T.A.D.S.; Mishawrnilanthi, S.; Hasitha Viduranga, G.R.; Dhanaranga, K.W.I.B.; Vinoharan, V.; Suthaharan, S. (Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

Mango (Mangifera indica) is one of the most commercially viable fruit crops in Sri Lanka. However, its cultivation faces increasing challenges due to various pests and diseases, which significantly reduce both yield quantity ...
A study on Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and their Effectiveness on Construction Firms in Sri Lanka

Mihirani, D.M.P.; Nanthagopan, Y. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

The construction industry in Sri Lanka significantly contributes to national economic growth but faces persistent challenges such as inefficiencies, delays, cost overruns, and quality issues. These problems are often linked ...
The Influence of Strategic Planning on the Effectiveness of Tourism Hotel Projects in Galle District

Induni Nadeeka Weerasooriya, M.G.; Mathivathany, S. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

This qualitative study investigates the influence of strategic planning on the effectiveness of tourism hotel projects in Galle District. The research examines how financial planning, marketing planning, and human resource ...
Examining Project Portfolio Management of NGOs in Sri Lanka

Thirugnanasampanthar, S.; Fathima Raashitha, E. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

This study explores the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) practices and challenges faced by non governmental organizations (NGOs) in Sri Lanka, using qualitative data from 10 semi-structured interviews with key personnel. ...
Real-Time Elephant Movement Detection for Human Safety: An IoT-Integrated Smart Fence Approach

Budhdhika, W.G.T.M.; Pathiraja, S.P.M.C.P.; Kalubowila, K.D.K.A.; Vinoharan, V. (Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

The escalating Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) in Sri Lanka has necessitated a transition from conventional mitigation methods to more sustainable and humane solutions. This study presents an Internet of Things (IoT)-based ...
Determinants of Green Entrepreneurship Intentions Among Management Undergraduates in Sri Lankan State Universities During COVID-19

Kumari, A.G.M.; Wijethunge, M.N.M (Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2023-12)

Entrepreneurship has seen significant growth in recent years, with green entrepreneurship emerging as a key area of focus. While universities play a crucial role in fostering entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, research ...
The Economics of Everyday Life: Unpacking Household Spending in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka

Prasangika, K.D.S.; Herath, D.M.H.; Phillip, P.M.G. (Faculty of Business Studies University of Vavuniya, 2023-12)

Household expenditure patterns are crucial to economic stability, shaping aggregate demand and overall welfare. This study investigates the key determinants of household consumption expenditure in the Anuradhapura District, ...
Enhancing Customer Retention with Data-Driven Strategies: Machine Learning Insights from Sri Lanka’s Telecom Industry

Himali, L.P.; Abeysekara, J.D. (Faculty of Business Studies University of Vavuniya, 2023-12)

Customer retention is a crucial factor in ensuring a firm's long-term sustainability, particularly in highly competitive industries like telecommunications. A stable customer base mitigates risks associated with demand ...
Intelligent Handwriting Recognition for Preschool Children Using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)

Abirami, S.; Jayarathna, J.H.S.S.M.; Abeysinghe, A.K.U.S.; Sakuntharaj, R. (Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

This study addresses the challenge of recognizing handwritten numbers and alphabetic letters produced by preschool children. At this developmental stage, handwriting is often irregular, unstructured, and inconsistent in ...
Image-Based Recognition for Sri Lankan Traffic Signs

Dhilakshan, T.; Disne, K.; Thadchanamoorthy, S. (Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

This research describes the development of an image-based traffic sign recognition system specifically designed for Sri Lankan road environments. The objective is to enhance road safety by accurately identifying local ...
The Impact of Risk Awareness, Perception, and Past Investment Experience on Cryptocurrency Investments in Sri Lanka

Ravinthirakumaran, K.; Pathirana, H.M. (Faculty of Business Studies University of Vavuniya, 2023-12)

This study examines the impact of risk awareness, risk perception, and past investment experience on cryptocurrency investments among Sri Lankan investors. Primary data were collected using a snowball sampling method from ...
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Brown Spot Disease Detection in Rice Leaves

Kulaksiga, J.; Thisakaran, R. (Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

Rice is a vital crop that feeds more than half of the world’s population, but its productivity is seriously threatened by diseases like Brown Spot, caused by the fungus Bipolaris oryzae. While many studies have shown that ...
A Cloud-Integrated IOT-Based Anti-Theft System for Home Using Image Processing

Tharsan, S.; Nusky Ahamed, T. (Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

Home security has become a major concern due to the rise in burglary and unauthorized access incidents. This study proposes a cloud-integrated IoT-based anti-theft system using real-time facial recognition to enhance ...
Leveraging Agile Methodology on Mitigation of Management Failures in Sri Lankan Software Development Projects

Ranush Dilshan, A.O.M.; Thirugnanasampanthar, S. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

The software development industry in Sri Lanka, a key driver of economic growth, faces significant challenges due to recurring management failures that lead to project delays, budget overruns, and compromised quality. ...
Explainable Machine Learning-Based Fake News Detection Using NLP Techniques

Nawodi, N.A.R.; Wijegunasinghe, U.S.; Lakshan, W.K.; Vithuckshiha, P. (Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2025)

The rapid spread of misinformation on social media poses significant societal risks. This study develops an interpretable and accurate fake-news detection system that combines traditional supervised learning with Explainable ...

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