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Programme

3rd International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences

∞ IRSPAS 2018 ∞

“Advancements of Multidisciplinary Scientific Research towards Sustainable

Development”

26th October 2018

Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

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(1) - Faculty of Science Board Room (2) - B1 - 343 (3) - B1 - 201 (4) - B1 - 212 (5) - B1 - 201/3 (6) - B1 - 303 (7) - B1 - 323 (8) - A4 - 009 (9) - A4 - 010 (10) - A4 - 104 (11) - A4 - 008 (12) - A4 - 101 (13) - A11 - 301 /A 11 - 201 (14) - A11 - 307 /A 11 - 207

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Programme

7.30 a.m. Registration 8.25 a.m. Arrival of Guests 8.35 a.m. Lighting of Oil Lamp 8.40 a.m. University Anthem 8.45 a.m. Welcome Address by Prof. (Ms) B.M. Jayewardane,

Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

8.50 a.m. Address by the Chief Guest, Prof. D.M. Semasinghe, Vice Chancellor, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 8.55 a.m. Address by the Guest of Honour,

Prof. Ananda Jayewardane, Director General, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka

9.00 a.m. Keynote Address by Prof. Edward L. Webb, The National University of Singapore

“Diversity is our strength: why multidisciplinarity and internationality improve science"

9.45 a.m. Address by Prof. N.P. Sunil-Chandra, the Chairman,

Research Council, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

9.50 a.m. Vote of Thanks by Prof. (Ms) L.D. Amarasinghe, Symposium Coordinator –IRSPAS 2018, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 9.55 a.m. Video Presentation by Metropolitan Office (Pvt) Ltd.

Metropolitan Group – 60 years of being the future!

10.00 a.m. End of the Programme

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Sponsors

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Table of contents

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Programme summary - Oral Presentations 1

Oral Presentations - Biological Sciences (BS-1-a) - (BS-4-b) 2 – 11

Oral Presentations - Physical Sciences (PS-1-a) - (PS-3-c) 12 - 19

Oral Presentations - Multidisciplinary Research (MD-1-a) - (MD-3-b) 20 – 26

Oral Presentations - Software Intensive Systems (SS-1-a) - (SS-2-b) 27 – 30

Poster Presentations - Biological Sciences 31 – 32

Poster Presentations - Physical Sciences 32

Poster Presentations - Multidisciplinary Research 33 - 34

Poster Presentations - Software Intensive Systems 34

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Oral Presentations Programme summary

(S) Skype

Venue ↘ B 1 212

B1 201/3 B1 303 B1 323 FBR B1343 B2 201 A4-009 A4-010 A4-104 A4-008 A4-101

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES PHYSICAL SCIENCES MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH SOFTWARE

INTENSIVE SYSTEMS

Time ↙ BS1 BS2 BS3 BS4 PS 1 PS2 PS3 MD1 MD2 MD3 SS1 SS2

10.30 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.

a

Plenary- BS @ B1 212 Plenary- PS @ FBR

Plenary- MD@ A4-104 Plenary- SS @ A4-101

11.15 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. 39 194 (S) 59 53 149 76 47 226 89 74 62 157

11.30 a.m. - 11.45 a.m. 44 162 181 54 29 77 60 241 125 185 250 205

11.45 a.m. - 12.00 nn 64 79 199 55 136 92 87 243 140 193 258 230

12.00 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. 69 95 156 124 91 - 102 245 195 246 270 265

12.15 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 93 134 231 86 152 - - 252 256 - - 254

12.30 p.m. - 1.15 p.m. LUNCH BREAK

1.30 p.m. - 1.45 p.m.

b

56 139 (S) 61 159 131 187 126 68 71 170 88 113

1.45 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. 66 45 108 161 78 146 128 82 73 197 213 259

2.00 p.m. - 2.15 p.m. 80 84 132 177 142 186 129 122 158 201 214 260

2.15 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. 81 85 133 180 151 163 154 190 182 207 271 261

2.30 p.m. - 2.45 p.m. 101 117 192 235 242 216 155 219 210 217 272 263

2.45 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. 222 121 198 236 - - 103 278 212 224 - 273

3.00 p.m. - 3.15 p.m. 227 148 200 237 - - - 279 220 - - -

3.15 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. TEA BREAK

3.30 p.m. - 3.45 p.m. c

41 145(S) - - - 21 184 70 - - - -

3.45 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. 143 178 - - - 31 99 229 - - - -

4.00 p.m. - 4.15 p.m. 204 183 - - - 33 191 248 - - - -

4.15 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. 211 234 - - - 115 90 257 - - - -

4.30 p.m. - 4.45 p.m. 206 - - - - - - 249 - - - -

4.45 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Oral Presentations

Session: Biological Sciences (BS-1-a) Venue: B1 212 Session Chair: Dr. R.N. Attanayake

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

11.15 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

39 A. Keshiga, P. T. J. Jashothan, T. C. Jeyaseelan and E. C. Jeyaseelan

Identification and in vitro control of pathogen causing leaf spot disease in Centella asiatica in Jaffna peninsula

02

11.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

44 T. D. Kodituwakku, K. Abeywickrama and K. O. L. C. Karunanayake

A disease severity index to monitor stem-end rot development in Mango (cv. Karutha Colomban) and the assessment of pathogenicity of associated pathogens

04

11.45 a.m. – 12.00 nn

64 E.C. Jeyaseelan, M. Sharmya, T.C. Jeyaseelan and M.W. Shaw

Okra leaf curl disease: an emerging threat to okra cultivation in Northern Sri Lanka

12

12.00 p.m. – 12.15 p.m.

69 A.M.S.K. Abeykoon, B.M.V.S. Basnayake and N. Salim

Cucurbit Chlorotic Yellows Virus (CCYV) infection of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) in Sri Lanka

14

12.15 p.m. – 12.30 p.m.

93 T. C. M. F. Karunarathna, J. W. Damunupola and B. M. R. Bandara

Screening of selected invasive plant extracts for antifungal activity against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

21

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Oral Presentations

Session: Biological Sciences (BS-1-b) Venue: B1 212 Session Chair: Prof. D.L. Jayaratne

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

1.30 p.m. - 1.45 p.m.

56 S. S. Ganegoda, S. D. M. Chinthaka and P. M. Manage

Biodegradation of Geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol by novel, native, Gram negative bacteria in Sri Lanka

09

1.45 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.

66 P. I. H. R. Medhavi, D. G. S. N. Samarasinghe, H. M. Herath, D. N. Magana-Arachchi and R. P. Wanigatunge

Isolation and identification of thermophilic bacteria and cyanobacteria from Maha Oya hot springs in Sri Lanka

13

2.00 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.

80 I. Abinaiyan, M.G.Y.L. Mahagamage and P. M. Manage

Isolation of Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp. from ground and surface water in the lower part of the Kelani river basin: evaluation of resistance against selected antibiotics

16

2.15 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.

81 H. A. S. N. Abeysiri, K. Wanigasuriya

and P. M. Manage Detection of cylindrospermopsin and microcystin-LR in well water of CKDu prevalence Medirigiriya, Sri Lanka

17

2.30 p.m. – 2.45 p.m.

101 R. A. T. Umanga, N. Deshappriya and T. G. I. Sandamali

Isolation of fungal spp associated with the rhizosphere of Suwandel, a traditional Sri Lankan rice variety and their phosphate solubilizing ability

23

2.45 p.m. - 3.00 p.m.

222 K. G. P. Madushani, A. D. S. N. P. Athukorala and N. S. Gama-Arachchige

Cyanobacterial and micro-green algal diversity in Wahawa, Mahaoya and Madunagala geothermal springs in Sri Lanka

52

3.00 p.m. - 3.15

p.m.

227 M. M. K. Peiris, T. D. C. P. Gunasekara, P. M. Jayaweera and S. S. N. Fernando

TiO2 nanoparticles from bakers’ yeast: a potent antimicrobial 53

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Oral Presentations

Session: Biological Sciences (BS-1-c) Venue: B1 212 Session Chair: Prof. S.P. Senanayake

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

3.30 p.m. – 3.45 p.m.

41 P. Meenatchi, A. Purushothaman and S. Maneemegalai

Antidiabetic efficacy of two major compounds isolated from Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt and their effect in insulin-producing cell line RINm5F in vitro

03

3.45 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

143 T. W. N. K. Perera, R. Amarakoon and E. A. A. D. Edirisinghe

Microbial enumeration assay of fermented products of cassava variety MU51

32

4.00 p.m. – 4.15 p.m.

204 K. P. N. Hansanee and P. N. Yapa

Evaluation of antibacterial potential of tea and different herbal plant extracts against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus

49

4.15 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.

211 L. K. G. Gunasinghe and A. A. L. Ratnatilleke

Strain improvement to enhance phosphate solubilising ability of bacteria by random mutagenesis

51

4.30 p.m. – 4.45 p.m.

206 Y. N. L. Abeywardana H. H.V. K. N. De Silva N. A. Sanjeewani and and R. N. Pathirana

Characterization of Tween 80® consisting Neem oil based emulsion

50

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Oral Presentations

Session: Biological Sciences (BS-2-a) Venue: B1 201/3 (Zoology Computer Lab)

Session Chairs: Prof. M. Hettiarachchi and Prof. U.S. Amarasinghe

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

11.15 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

194 (S) S. D. G. T. M. Silva, J. D. Daza and A. M. Bauer

Morphological (osteological) convergence across surface-active and limb-attenuated lizards from three continents: Australia, Asia and Africa

45

11.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

162 R. S. K. H. S. Ferdinandez, D. Udayanga and D. S. Manamgoda

Phylogenetic re-assessment of the genus Curvularia 38

11.45 a.m. – 12.00 nn

79 H. R. T. T. Samarawardhane, K. Radampola and J. M. S. N. Rathnapala

Effect of dietary probiotic on growth performance, feed utilization and stress resistance of guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

15

12.00 p.m. – 12.15 p.m.

95 L. Sandamali, R. Kumudu and R. M. Sajani

Effect of feeding herbal enriched Artemia on the growth performance and stress resistance of guppy fry (Poecilia

reticulata)

22

12.15 p.m. – 12.30 p.m.

134 W. V. Lakmini and L. D. Amarasinghe

Nematicidal activity of Annona glabra aqueous plant extract and extracellular metabolites of two Trichoderma species on root knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita

30

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Oral Presentations

Session: Biological Sciences (BS-2-b) Venue: B1 201/3 (Zoology Computer Lab) Session Chair: Prof. L.R. Jayasekara

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

1.30 p.m. - 1.45 p.m.

139 (S) P. Meenatchi and S. Maneemegalai Antidiabetic effect of Coccinia grandis Linn. on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats and its role in regulating hepatic key enzymes

31

1.45 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.

45 H. S. M. Perera, W. U. M. Rodrigo, U. I. D. Perera and D. B. R. Swarnathilaka

Comparative study on the effect of different substrate compositions on performance of tissue cultured Dendrobium

bigibbum during the pre-hardening process

05

2.00 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.

84 C. R. Weerasooriya, J. D .

Kottawaarachchi, M. A. B .

Ranathunga and A. M .T. Amarakoon

Correlation between selected morphological and biochemical parameters in a hybrid tea population with the blister blight disease

18

2.15 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.

85 R. H. M. S. V. Rajakaruna, H. M. P. S. Kumari and T. H. Seran

Callus induction in another culture of selected Capsicum annuum L. varieties

19

2.30 p.m. – 2.45 p.m.

117 C. E. Liyanaarachchi, M. Napagoda, S. Malkanthi, K. Abayawardana, S. Witharana and L. Jayasinghe

Determination of photoprotective potential in sunscreen formulations with different concentrations of Olax zeylanica (Mella) extract

25

2.45 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.

121 M. M. M. Silva, H. M. I. Herath and G. D. K. Kumara

Nutritional and hormonal effect of Sargassum wightii (seaweed) extract on in vitro sub-culturing medium of Gerbera

26

3.00 p.m. – 3.15 p.m.

148 R. Wimalasekera

Nitric oxide biosynthesis in Arabidopsis: Amine oxidases are potential candidates

34

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Oral Presentations

Session: Biological Sciences (BS-2-c) Venue: B1 201/3 (Zoology Computer Lab) Session Chair: Dr. V.P.A. Weerasinghe

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

3.30 p.m. – 3.45 p.m.

145 (S) H. I. G. S. Piyaruwan and D. A. L. Leelamanie

Influence of soil water repellency on initial infiltration rate and unsaturated hydraulic conductivity of an Ultisol under Pinus caribaea

33

3.45 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

178 N. H. B. Wilamune, U. G. S. Chinthaka and M. A. Jayasinghe

Investigation of handling, storage quality and traceability of dairy cattle concentrates used in Central Province – Sri Lanka

40

4.00 p.m. – 4.15 p.m.

183 M. M. P. Shashikala, A. Deraniyagala and R. N. Attanayake

Diversity of decaying wood associated fungi in Dimbulagala forest of Sri Lanka

43

4.15 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.

234

W. A. R. T. W. Bandara, I. K. P. R. Theekshana, T. Tharaka and K. V. L. M. Ketethenna

Estimating carbon footprint: Case of University of Kelaniya

55

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Oral Presentations

Session: Biological Sciences (BS-3-a) Venue: B1 303 (Botany Seminar Room) Session Chair: Dr Prasad Fernando

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

11.15 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

59 D. Vidanage, P. Hettiarachchi, S. Prathapan and S. Wasalathanthri

Impact of short term aerobic exercises on taste perception for sucrose in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

10

11.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

181 N. Liyanapathirana, K. K. D. S. Ranaweera and K. D. P. P. Gunathilake

The effect of incorporation of natural chelators to the diet on the iron bioavailability through in vitro analysis

42

11.45 a.m. – 12.00 nn

199 W.C. W. Navaratna, K. A. S. N. Fernando and U. Angammana

A study on the relationship between age and incidence rate of thyroid cancer in Sri Lanka

47

12.00 p.m. – 12.15 p.m.

156 P. A. N. Thushara and T. Perera

Synthesis, characterization and biological studies of dipicolylamine sulfonamide derivatized platinum complexes as potential anticancer agents

35

12.15 p.m. – 12.30 p.m.

231 D. Perera, A. S. Ariyasinghe and A.

Kariyawasam Changes in lung volumes and respiratory muscle strength in different phases of the rowing stroke in Sri Lankan rowers: a preliminary study

54

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Oral Presentations

Session: Biological Sciences (BS-3-b) Venue: B1 303 (Botany Seminar Room) Session Chair: Prof W. Abeyewickrama

Time Abstract

ID

Authors Title Page

1.30 p.m.

– 1.45 p.m.

61 W. P. C. S. Wickramasinghe and

R. K. S. Dias

Diversity of Yala season diurnal ant community in two selected

rice fields in the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka

11

1.45 p.m.

– 2.00 p.m.

108 M. S. T. Jayathilaka and

R. K. S. Dias

Ant visitors and ant pollination of Jatropha curcas L. at three

localities in Sri Lanka

23

2.00 p.m.

– 2.15 p.m.

132 T. Wijerathna, N. Gunathilaka,

K. Gunawardena and W. Rodrigo

Breeding sites of Phlebotomine sand flies in cutaneous

leishmaniasis disease endemic areas of the Kurunegala District

in Sri Lanka

28

2.15 p.m.

– 2.30 p.m.

133 H. A. K. Ranasinghe and

L. D. Amarasinghe

Prevalence of micro-fauna associated in rice field habitats in

Kurunegala district in Sri Lanka and potential mosquito larvicidal

effect of Vorticella microstoma

29

2.30 p.m.

– 2.45 p.m.

192 S. M. J. C. K. Jayasundara and

G. A. S. M .Ganehiarachchi

Effect of fresh leaves and aqueous leaf extracts of five medicinal

plant species on survival, oviposition and adult emergence of

Cowpea bruchid Callosobruchus maculatus (Fab.)

44

2.45 p.m.

– 3.00 p.m.

198 C. P. R. D. Dalpadado and

L. D. Amarasinghe

Indoor resting preference of Aedes (Stegomia; Culicidae)

mosquitoes in urban human dwellings of Gampaha District, Sri

Lanka

47

3.00 p.m.

– 3.15 p.m.

200 C. P. R. D. Dalpadado and

L. D. Amarasinghe

Abundance and distribution pattern of Aedes aegypti and Aedes

albopictus in selected urban, sub- urban and rural areas of

Gampaha district, Sri Lanka

48

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Oral Presentations

Session: Biological Sciences (BS-4-a) Venue: B1 323 (Chemistry Lecture Hall) Session Chair: Prof. Channa R. De Silva

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

11.15 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

53 K. A. W. S. Weerasekara, A. Pathiratne and H. M. P. Kithsiri

Cadmium and arsenic levels in edible fishes, Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia) and Ompok bimaculatus (Pena walaya) from Padaviya reservoir of north central province, Sri Lanka

06

11.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

54 K. I. R. Premarathna and A. Pathiratne Characterization of tissue specific cholinesterases in native fishes, Rasbora daniconius and Dawkinsia singhala: their sensitivity to the heavy metal, copper

07

11.45 a.m. – 12.00 nn

55 A. L. S. Heshani and A. Pathiratne Sensitivity of four freshwater animal species to copper and cadmium under tropical temperature exposure

08

12.00 p.m. – 12.15 p.m.

124 M. Shanthamareen and W. M. D. N. Wijeyaratne

Efficacy of Phyllanthus emblica bark powder in reducing total hardness of domestic well water in Jaffna peninsula, Sri Lanka

27

12.15 p.m. – 12.30 p.m.

86 M. Haputhanthri and L. H. R Perera

A novel potentiometric ion selective sensor based on

piperine for determination of Fe3+ ions

20

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Oral Presentations

Session: Biological Sciences (BS-4-b) Venue: B1 323 (Chemistry Lecture Hall) Session Chair: Dr. R. Amarakoon & E.A.A.D. Edirisinghe

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

1.30 p.m. – 1.45 p.m.

159 K. A. D. L. Bhagya and S. Ekanayake Chemical and functional properties of selected traditional rice (Oryza sativa) varieties

36

1.45 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.

161 W.Y H. Wickramasinghe, I. Wickramasinghe, H. A. E. N. Ariyasinghe and I. Wijesekara

Effect of dehydration temperature, time and blanching methods on the sensory properties of an herbal tea developed from Moringa oleifera leaves

38

2.00 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.

177 R. K. L. Weerasinghe, I. Wickramasinghe and M. A. D. Somendrika

Preliminary study on starch extraction ratio and nutritional composition of two cassava cultivars

39

2.15 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.

180 B.E.A.U Bulathgama, I. Wickramasinghe, I. Wijesekara and M. A. D. Somendrika

Textural profile analysis of granulated cassava pearls of two cultivars treated with conventional and microwave heating

42

2.30 p.m. – 2.45 p.m.

235 S. Sivashankar and K. D. P. P. Gunathilake

Iron fortification to four rice cultivars in Northern Province through parboiling process

56

2.45 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.

236 B. M. V. Chathurangi and K. D. P. P. Gunathilake

Development of Aloe barbadensis incorporated ice cream and evaluation of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

57

3.00 p.m. – 3.15 p.m.

237 P. A. D. S. Palihaderu and K. D. P. P. Gunathilake

Extraction, characterization and evaluation of Arabinoxylans from brans of BG 352, BW 367 and BG 300 rice varieties

58

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Oral Presentations

Session: Physical Sciences (PS-1-a) Venue: Faculty Board Room of Science Session Chair: Mr. N.G.A. Karunathilake

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

11.15 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

149 T. C. Liyanage and K. K. K. R. Perera Properties of cellular automata on a group 98

11.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

29 A. R. C. De Vas Gunasekara and J. Brennan

Bound on Weierstrass vertices of graphs

75

11.45 a.m. – 12.00 nn

136 H. A. D. Priyasad and D. D. S. Kulatunga

Adaptive green time allocation method for traffic congestion based on cell transmission model and genetic algorithm

95

12.00 p.m. – 12.15 p.m.

91 U. M. Ravindran and B. B. U. P. Perera

Predator-prey model with fuzzy initial conditions 85

12.15 p.m. – 12.30 p.m.

152 N. P. A. A. Sandamali and G. S. Wijesiri

Scalar and multi-scalar multiplication in Elliptic Curve Cryptography using Fibonacci numbers

100

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Oral Presentations

Session: Physical Sciences (PS-1-b) Venue: Faculty Board Room of Science Session Chair: Dr. K.K.K.R. Perera

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

1.30 p.m. – 1.45 p.m.

131 R. N. S. De Silva and W. P. T. Hansameenu

Controllability of a system of coupled harmonic oscillators

94

1.45 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.

78 N. Kajan and K. Kannan Some results related with coarse structure, coarse map and coarse equivalent

82

2.00 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.

142 M. T. F. Hasna and T. Mathanaranjan Explicit and exact traveling wave solutions for generalized Benjamin-Bona-Mahoney-Burgers equation with dual high-order nonlinear terms

96

2.15 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.

151 M. L. P Anuruddhika, M. Doe and N. P. W. B. V. K. Senanayake

Consistency of mixed number algebra in some applications

99

2.30 p.m. – 2.45 p.m.

242 M. Pallewatta Certain sums of Mordell-Tornheim zeta values 109

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Session: Physical Sciences (PS-2-a) Venue: B1 343 (Science Lecture Room) Session Chair: Prof. Janitha Liyanage

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

11.15 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

76 P. H. T. D. De Silva and H. I. C. De Silva

Microwave assisted extraction of pectin from the peel of Citrus reticulata

80

11.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

77 S. K. Jayasinghe and H. I. C. De Silva

Formulation of a pectin-based food wrapper enriched with antioxidant and antibacterial properties

81

11.45 a.m. – 12.00 nn

92 D. G. T. N. Dikella and C. S. K. Rajapakse

Simultaneous detection of Pb(II) and Cd(II) in aqueous solutions by UV-visible spectrophotometry

86

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Session: Physical Sciences (PS-2-b) Venue: B1 343 (Science Lecture Room) Session Chair: Prof. J.R.P. Jayakody

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

1.30 p.m. – 1.45 p.m.

187 F. S. B. Kafi, K. M. D. C. Jayathilaka, L. B. D. R. P. Wijesundera and W. Siripala

Electrodeposited homojunction Cu2O solar cell on FTO substrate

106

1.45 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.

146 T. M. A. D. L. Thennakoon, N. S. Withanage, G. Abhiram and R. C. Munasinghe

Development of new master batch mixing cycle for a track producing extrusion compound with lower rejection rate

97

2.00 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.

186 W. T. R. S. Fernando, K. M. D. C. Jayathileka, R. P. Wijesundera and W. Siripala

Growth of photoactive Cu2ZnSnS4 by single step electrodeposition

105

2.15 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.

163 P. L. A. K. Piyumal, A. L. A. K. Ranaweera, S. R. D. Kalingamudali and N. Kularatna

Supercapacitor based novel approach for efficient solar energy harnessing

103

2.30 p.m. – 2.45 p.m.

216 G. W. M. R. P. Gunathilaka Using Fourier analysis of the resonance frequency in glassware to identify defects

108

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Session: Physical Sciences (PS-2-c) Venue: B1 343 (Science Lecture Room) Session Chair: Prof. K.D. Jayasooriya

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

3.30 p.m. – 3.45 p.m.

21 A. T. M. Wijethunga and P. A. A. Perera

A theoretical study of variable stars 74

3.45 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

31 A. M. Ajward An enhanced amplitude estimation system for sinusoidal signals based on phase sensitive detection

76

4.00 p.m. – 4.15 p.m.

33 P. S. D. Sandanayake and N. W. K. Jayatissa

Design and performance investigation of a canonical circuit model for power converters

77

4.15 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.

115 H. M. L. U. Madhuwanthi, M. Katugampola , K. M. D. C. Jayathilaka and H. H. Sumathipala

Comparison study of mechanical and chemical properties of ancient and modern clay pots

90

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Session: Physical Sciences (PS-3-a) Venue: B2 201 (Biochemistry Lecture Theater) Session Chair: Dr. D.D.M. Jayasundara

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

11.15 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

47 H. M. R. D. S. Herath and N. Varathan

Statistical modelling of monthly electricity sales in Colombo: ARIMA approach

78

11.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

60 U. Mirojan, N. Varathan and S. Arumairajan

Time series modeling of red onion production in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

79

11.45 a.m. – 12.00 nn

87 A. L. T. Prathibha and B. B. U. P. Perera

Off-line signature verification system using artificial neural networks.

83

12.00 p.m. – 12.15 p.m.

102 L. I. A Aberathna and W. N. N. K Perera

Service quality and customer satisfaction in a government bank in Sri Lanka

88

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Session: Physical Sciences (PS-3-b) Venue: B2 201 (Biochemistry Lecture Theater) Session Chair: Mr. D. J. C. Sooriyarachchi

Time Abstract ID

Authors Page

1.30 p.m. – 1.45 p.m.

126 N. M. Hakmanage and D. D. M. Jayasundara

Route optimization of solid waste collection in Gampaha

91

1.45 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.

128 U. B. N. Pushpakanthi and S. S. N. Perera

Predicting dengue incidences using rainfall and temperature

92

2.00 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.

129 K. D. M. Himahansi and D. K. Mallawa Arachchi

Modelling and optimizing the profit of public transportation bus

93

2.15 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.

154 L. W. M. S. Siriwardana and J. H. D. S. P. Tissera

Factors associated with child abuse incidents in Chilaw police enforce division: case study

101

2.30 p.m. – 2.45 p.m.

155 J. A. G. Jayakody and S. Arivalzahan A statistical analysis on the share prices of two selected Sri Lankan commercial banks

102

2.45 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.

103 M. Abraj and A. P. Hewaarachchi Joint probability distribution of daily maximum and minimum temperature data: A copula based approach

89

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Session: Physical Sciences (PS-3-c) Venue: B2 201 (Biochemistry Lecture Theater) Session Chair: Dr. A.P. Hewaarchchi

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

3.30 p.m. – 3.45 p.m.

184 K. A. D. C. N. Nanayakkara and S. S. N. Perera

Identification of the patterns of dengue disease transmission: A Wavelet approach

104

3.45 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

99 M. G. A. K Madhubhashini, A. M. C. H. Attanayake, D. J. C. Sooriyaarachchi

Factors associated with severity of road accidents in Gampaha police division in Sri Lanka

87

4.00 p.m. – 4.15 p.m.

191 D. M. S. S. Sumithrapala and D. K. Mallawa Arachchi

Categorizing T20 batsmen based on their performances

107

4.15 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.

90 H. T. S. Hapuarachchi and C. H. Magalle

Comparing the performance of randomization tests and classical non-parametric tests

84

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Oral Presentations

Session: Multidisciplinary Research (MD-1-a) Venue: A4-009 (Industrial Management Lecture Hall) Session Chair: Dr. R.A.C.P. Rajapaksha

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

11.15 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

226 M. M. Weerasekara, R. Wickramarachchi and K. Vidanagamachchi

Application of industry 4.0 concepts to optimise workforce performance in human resource processes: context of Sri Lankan apparel industry

142

11.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

241 M. D. C Silva, W. L. P. K. Wijesinghe, P. M. Atapattu, S. Fernando, R. A. N. K. Wijesinghe and M. D. Santos

Determination of air way pressure generated by positive expiratory pressure device (blow bottle) using computational fluid dynamic analysis

144

11.45 a.m. – 12.00 nn

243 M. T. S. Ilangakoon, W. M. S. K. Weerabahu and R. Wickramarchchi

Investigating industry 4.0 applications in Sri Lankan healthcare industry to optimize operational performance

145

12.00 p.m. – 12.15 p.m.

245 S. G. E. H. Wijewardena, W. M. S. K. Weerabahu and L. D. J. F. Nanayakkara

Assessing the applicability of industry 4.0 to optimize new product development process in Sri Lankan apparel industry :a conceptual model

146

12.15 p.m. – 12.30 p.m.

252 G. A. S. Sandamali, S. Weerabahu and R. Wickramarachchi

A systematic review of literature on the readiness of post-harvesting technologies of paddy cultivation towards agriculture 4.0 in developing countries

150

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Oral Presentations

Session: Multidisciplinary Research (MD-1-b) Venue: A4-009 (Industrial Management Lecture Hall)

Session Chair: Prof. (Mrs.) A. Pathiratne

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

1.30 p.m. – 1.45 p.m.

68 P. N. S. Pathirannehe, T. D. Fernando and C. S. K. Rajapakse

Defluoridation of drinking water using physically and chemically modified chitosan

116

1.45 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.

82 S. Navaranjan, S. Prabagar, H. G. N.

Rajapaksha and J. Prabagar

Investigation of some water quality parameters in the ground

water of East and Central regions of Valigamam Zone in Jaffna

Peninsula

121

2.00 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.

122 W. N. C. P .Nawarathne and Y .L .N .

Mathota-Arachchige

Usage of Strychnos potatorum seeds for the reduction of diazinon residues in water

123

2.15 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.

190 B. K. A. Bellanthudawa, L. Wijesinghe, W. D. Darshana, J. M. S. N. Jayasooriya, S. R. Y. S. S. B. Sundarapperuma, N. M. S. K. Nawalage, R. Senanayake and T. M. C. D. B. Thotagodawaththa

Assessment of current public sanitation status and demand calculation to enhance public sanitation facilities in an urban town :A study from Kegalle, Sri Lanka

130

2.30 p.m. – 2.45 p.m.

219 T. D. Fernando and Y. L .N .Mathota Arachchige

Assessment of hardness and selected anion contents of well water in Mahadivulwewa and Puhudivula grama niladari divisions in Madawachchiya divisional secretariat area

139

2.45 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.

278 F. S. Idroos, N. Kottegoda and P. M. Manage

Photocatalytic degradation of microcystin-LR using

nanostructured rutile and coir fibre

153

3.00 p.m. – 3.15 p.m.

279 I. U. De Silva and P. M. Manage Screening of microcystin and microcystin-producing genes in

Labugama and Kalatuwawa reservoirs in Sri Lanka

154

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Oral Presentations

Session: Multidisciplinary Research (MD-1-c) Venue: A4-009 (Industrial Management Lecture Hall)

Session Chair: Dr. P.S. Pitigala and Dr. (Mrs.) Sujeewa De Silva

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

3.30 p.m. – 3.45 p.m.

70 K. P. Madhushanthi and J. A. Liyanage

Chemical analysis of selected Ayurvedic drugs: Yashtikalkaya and Rajahpravartanivati

117

3.45 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

229 P. M. D. Rasanjani and P. L. S. Peter

Assessing factors driving price premium between voting and non-

voting stock at CSE 143

4.00 p.m. – 4.15 p.m.

248 M. H. K. Ariyarathna and P. L. S. Peter

Review of business analytics maturity assessment models 148

4.15 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.

249 I. S. S. Fernando and P. L. S. Peter

FMCG cluster based collaborative transportation sharing from the perspective of Third Party Logistics (3PL)

149

4.30 p.m. – 4.45 p.m.

257 W. N. C. Fernando and P. L. S. Peter

A review of market efficiency at the Colombo Stock Exchange 152

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Oral Presentations

Session: Multidisciplinary Research (MD-2-a) Venue: A4-010 (Industrial Management Lecture Hall)

Session Chair: -Dr. Sameera Viswakula

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

11.15 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

89 H. W. T. Madushika, A. A .Sunethra and I. T .Jayamanne

A study on the significant factors for the sector of employment and the salary of science graduands in Sri Lanka

122

11.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

125 N. J. Kularathna and K. P. A. Ramanayake

Optimal parameter values for Respondent-Driven Sampling 124

11.45 a.m. – 12.00 nn

140 S. M. M. Lakmali and L. S. Nawarathna

Identifying and predicting of civil and educational factors associated with suicides in Sri Lanka

125

12.00 p.m. – 12.15 p.m.

195 K. Sarathchandra and K. Vidanagamachchi

Improving downstream logistics performance in Sri Lankan agricultural supply chain through collaborative digital logistics

132

12.15 p.m. – 12.30 p.m.

256 W. W. N. Sachini, W. M. S. K. Weerabahu and R. Wickramarchchi

Simulation-based network optimization for petroleum distribution in Sri Lanka: A systematic review of literature

151

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Session: Multidisciplinary Research (MD-2-b) Venue: A4-010(Industrial Management Lecture Hall) Session Chair: Prof. Channa R. De Silva

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

1.30 p.m. – 1.45 p.m.

71 M. A. H. F. Sahlah and R. C. L. de Silva

Analysis of selected, commercially available inorganic fertilizers and soil NPK content in Puhudivula; Medawachchiya.

18

1.45 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.

73 H. K. Hiruni and M. K. B. Weerasooriya

Heavy metal analysis of selected fruits and vegetables grown in CKDu prevalent Medawachchiya area in Sri Lanka

19

2.00 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.

158 L. G. Y. J. G. Wadasinghe and W. M. D. N. Wijeyaratne

Application of Allium cepa bioassay to study the spatial variation of potential cytotoxicity in relation to water quality in the Dandugan Oya, Sri Lanka

126

2.15 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.

182 M. S. Somachandra and L. H. R. Perera

Investigation of sensitivity towards Zn2+ in curcumin based ISE by varying the pH of the medium

128

2.30 p.m. – 2.45 p.m.

210 K. M. T. De Silva and M. P. Deeyamulla

Atmospheric heavy metal analysis in Chronic Kidney Diseases of unknown aetiology (CKDu) affected areas using moss bio-

monitoring

136

2.45 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.

212 R. T. Perera, P. N. S. Pathirannehe, R. Weerasooriya, A. R. Kumarasinghe and J. A. Liyanage

Investigation of fluoride adsorption capacity of characterized graphene oxide based super sand

137

3.00 p.m. – 3.15 p.m.

220 L. E. H. Perera and M. P . Deeyamulla

Determination of enhancement of atmospheric heavy metal

concentration and total nitrogen content in moss from traffic

exposure

140

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Oral Presentations

Session: Multidisciplinary Research (MD-3-a) Venue: A4-104 (Industrial Management Lecture Hall) Session Chair: Dr. (Mrs.) Renuka Herath

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

11.15 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

74 D. C. Basnayake and R. Abeysekera

The factors affecting entrepreneurial intention of MBA students of University of Kelaniya :a qualitative study

120

11.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

185 R. D. G. K. Wickramasena and V. K. Tharaka

The impact of employer - employee relationship and practice of effective goal setting on employee performance: A study on millennial employees in small and medium scale IT organisations in Sri Lanka

129

11.45 a.m. – 12.00 nn

193 H. S. Senarathne and M. K. D. L. Meegoda

Assessment of the desire for cultural competency of student nurses in Sri Lanka

131

12.00 p.m. – 12.15 p.m.

246 A.W .Edirisuriya, W. M. S .Weerabahu and A. P. R .Wickramarachchi

Evaluating the level of best practices related with lean and green concepts of logistics service providers

147

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Session: Multidisciplinary Research (MD-3-b) Venue: A4-104(Industrial Management Lecture Hall) Session Chair: Prof. U.P.K. Epa

Time Abstract

ID

Authors Title Page

1.30 p.m. – 1.45 p.m.

170 S. M. W. Athukorala and M .Yatawara

Assessment of the potential of incorporating rice husk ash in compressed stabilized earth block manufacturing process

127

1.45 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.

197 M. L. D. Lekamge, M. D. N. R. Dayananda and V. P. A. Weerasinghe

Estimation of crop management factor and conservation support practice factor of RUSLE model to assess vulnerability to soil erosion in Kalu Oya and Mudun Ela basins using GIS

133

2.00 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.

201 D. Rajapaksha, H. Jayakody, L. G. Y. J. G Wadsinghe, S. Gnanasinghe and V. P. A. Weerasinghe

Spatial analysis of population density, birth rate and death rate in Sri Lanka )2015 and 2016(

134

2.15 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.

207 K. Pathiraja, S. Premadasa, S. Gnanasinghe, L. G. Y. J. G Wadasinghe and V. P. A. Weerasinghe

A geo-spatial analysis of dengue patients and rainfall in Sri Lanka - 2017

135

2.30 p.m. – 2.45 p.m.

217 W. A. P. J. Premaratne and P. A. U. D. Thisera

Development of a new slow release biomass fertilizer system using urea incorporated crape-jasmine plant bark particles

138

2.45 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.

224 P. J. E. Delina, N. D. K. Dayawansa and R. P. De Silva

Assessment of the feasibility of using Landsat 8 images for estimating biomass of floating aquatic plants (Eichhornia crassipes) in the Batticaloa lagoon, Sri Lanka

144

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Oral Presentations

Session: Software Intensive Systems (SS-1-a) Venue: A4-008 (Industrial Management Lecture Hall) Session Chair: Dr. Suren Peter

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

11.15 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

62 W. A. M. Niranga and M. P. P. Dharmadasa

Introverted and extroverted personality traits of leaders and OCB of followers: Moderating effect of leader-member relationship in Sri Lankan IT industry

168

11.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

250 K. K. P. Subashini and S. Fernando

Survey on cyber security measures and their applicability in digital business ecosystem

176

11.45 a.m. – 12.00 nn

258 K. L. Wijayasiiriwardane and R. A. C. P. Rajapaksha

Investigating the impact of data and analytics strategy in performance of private firms in Sri Lanka

178

12.00 p.m. – 12.15 p.m.

270 E. Gamage and D. Wickramaarachchi

A literature review on software usability and software security alignment

184

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Oral Presentations

Session: Software Intensive Systems (SS-1-b) Venue: A4-008 (Industrial Management Lecture Hall)

Session Chair: Dr. D.N. Wickramarachchi

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

1.30 p.m. – 1.45 p.m.

88 N. D. Elakanda, R. V. Jayatillake and D. Amaratunga

A Comparison of several distance measures for clustering based on their performance in certain high-dimensional microarray datasets

169

1.45 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.

213 R. M. S. D. Menike, S. G. V. S. Jayalal and N. Algiriyage

Prediction of type 2 diabetes risk factor using machine learning in Sri Lanka

173

2.00 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.

214 D. M. N. M. Dissanayake and S. G. V. S. Jayalal

Applicability of machine learning techniques to improve the accuracy of communication of children with isolated speech and language delay in Sri Lanka

174

2.15 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.

271 M. I. S. Ahamed, P. S. Dimithrie and R. A. C. P. Rajapaksha

Identifying paddy diseases with image processing techniques in Sri Lankan context

185

2.30 p.m. – 2.45 p.m.

272 Y. R. Azeez and R. A. C. P. Rajapakshe An application of image processing techniques in identifying herbal plants in Sri Lanka

186

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Oral Presentations

Session: Software Intensive Systems (SS-2-a) Venue: A4-101 (Industrial Management Lecture Hall)

Session Chair: Dr. Ruwan Wickramarachchi

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

11.15 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

157 B. Thanusanth and J. A. Jeewanie

Mobile solution for color blindness - An application of image processing

171

11.30 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

205 U. C. K. Wijesekara and R. A. C. P. Rajapakse

Fintech platform for digitally trusted lending circles based on Ethereum blockchain

172

11.45 a.m. – 12.00 nn

230 R. B. Yeshani

Ridesharing android application for traffic control

175

12.00 p.m. – 12.15 p.m.

265 D. M. L. M. Dissanayake and R. A. C. P. Rajapakshe

An expert system for legal counselling in Sri Lanka 183

12.15 p.m. – 12.30 p.m.

254 M. F. A. Ifhaam and S. G. V. S. Jayalal

Sinhala handwritten address recognition for postal sorting automation

177

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Oral Presentations

Session: Software Intensive Systems (SS-2-b) Venue: A4-101 (Industrial Management Lecture Hall)

Session Chair: Dr. S.G.V.S. Jayalal

Time Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

1.30 p.m. – 1.45 p.m.

113 S. G. Nambuwasam

An approach to enhance accessibility of E-Learning materials by hearing impaired youth

170

1.45 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.

259 E. R. Kulathilake and R. A. C. P. Rajapaksha

An agent-based simulation study on the impact of emerging motorbikes swarms on the transportation system in Sri Lanka

179

2.00 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.

260 B. M. A. L. Basnayake and R. A. C. P. Rajapakshe

Blockchain based solution for Sri Lankan agricultural supply chain to ensure food security

180

2.15 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.

261 A. M. R. B. Abeysekara, B. Jayawardena and T. K. Wijayasiriwardhane

A method to determine user location distribution pattern in a Wi-Fi network through SNMP protocol

181

2.30 p.m. – 2.45 p.m.

263 D. T. S. Kasun and B. Jayawardane

Modeling a user authentication & verification protocol for web applications using keystroke dynamics

182

2.45 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.

273 A. R. Senarath and D. N. Wickramarachchi

Impact of the big data technology stack in digital marketing performance

187

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Poster Presentations Biological Sciences 12.15 pm – 1.30 pm Venue: B1 Building

Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

49 N. D. Hettige, K. A. W. S. Weerasekara, E. G. D. N. Chandrasiri and J. M. C. K. Jayawardene

Plankton diversity in Bomburuella reservoir, Nuwara-Eliya: A preliminary survey

59

104 W. D. T. de Silva and B. M. Jayawardane Determination of anti-diabetic properties in Cinnamomum zeylanicum 60

106 T .Weerakoon and B .Jayawardana

Determination of variation components of harvested rice seeds grown in selected areas of four grama niladari divisions in North Central province

61

107 G. R. N. N. Waidyarathna, S. Ekanayake and G. A. P. Chandrasekara

Variation of water solubility index and water absorption index of Ipomea batatas (sweet potatoes) cultivars

62

109 A. M. I. S. Aberathna, D. R. S. R Danasekara, W. A. T. R Wickramarachchi, S. N. E Jayathissa, S. M. K. B Bandara, N. G. K. D Karunarathna, H. M. Y. R De Silva, N. Senevirathna and R. A. N. K. Wijesinghe

Relationship between angina and physical activity to the quality of life (QOL) of patients following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

63

110 S. D. Kothalawala, S. Karaliyadda, A. L. Fernando, M. Karaliyadda and V. De Silva

Optimization of monoplex and multiplex PCR assays to detect meat species and adulteration of meat products in the Sri Lankan market

64

111 S. K. Jayasekara, C. L. Abayasekara and R. R. Ratnayake

Efficient ethanologenic yeast isolates for potential application in bioethanol production

65

135 A. A. A. U. Aberathna , H. A. K. Ranasinghe, R. D. T. Rajapaksha and L. D .Amarasinghe

Effect of aqueous extracts of Annona glabra plant and extracellular metabolites of two Trichoderma species on the survival of larval Culex quinquefasciatus and eggs of Aedes aegypti

66

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137 K. H. W. Siriwardhana and R. M. C. S. Ratnayake

Anatomy and chromium tolerance of green leafy vegetable, Alternanthera sessilis and its sympatric weed, Alternanthera philoxeroides

67

144 T. H. Kahagalla, H. M. Herath, R. N. Attanayake and S. P. Senanayake

Morphometry and pollen germinability of selected commercial Dendrobium cultivars

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168 G. D. M.Gunasekara, I. Wickramasinghe and I. Wijesekara

Important physiochemical properties of selected underutilized yams and development of cup-cakes using “Raja ala” (Dioscorea alata) flour

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179 U. I. D. Perera and N. Welikala

An effective DNA extraction protocol for Santalum album (Sandalwood) of Sri Lanka

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221 A. A. C. B. Alahakoon1, D. S. D. Z.

Abeysiriwardena, J. W. Damunupola and N. S. Gama-Arachchige

Seed dormancy, germination and soil seed bank composition of 12 common rice weeds of Sri Lanka

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233 G. Janarny and K. D. P. P.Gunathilake

Effect of solid state fermentation by Rhizopus oryzae on rice bran bioactives, their bioactivity, bioaccessibility and bioavailability

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Poster Presentations Physical Science Research 12.15 pm – 1.30 pm Venue: B1 Lobby

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Authors Title Page

67 S. P. D. S. S. K. Karunarathna A computational model to optimize vision correction via contact lens design

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72 T. P. D. Pieris and N. W. K. Jayatissa Improving the response time of an ultrasonic wind speed measuring system using a temperature measurement

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218 H. D. C. N. Gunawardana, K. Osada, K. R. Koswattage and Y. Noguchi

Observation of surface potential on evaporated mixed films of TPBi with CBP as function of the film thickness

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223 N. A. M. R. Senaviratna and T. M. J. A. Cooray

Major factors affecting the severity of motorcycle accidents in Sri Lanka 114

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Poster Presentations Multidisciplinary Research 12.15 pm – 1.30 pm Venue: A4 Building

Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

43 A. Abeysinghe Multidisciplinary approach for sustainable tourism: case study in Kandy, world heritage city, Sri Lanka

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123 L .D .H .S .Jayasekera and Y .L .N .Mathota Arachchige

Assessment of selected water quality parameters in well water samples from Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) affected Unagaswewa area

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138 N. De. S. Mohotti and R. C. L. De Silva

Method development for the investigation of pesticide residues in soil and heavy metal contamination in pesticides in selected Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) affected areas in Medawachchiya

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189 B. K. A. Bellanthudawa, L. Wijesinghe, W. D. Darshana, J. M. S. N. Jayasooriya, S. R.Y. S. S. B. Sundarapperuma, S. D. K. S. Kumara, N. M. S. K. Nawalag and T. C. B. Samaradiwakara

Identification and evaluation of current socio-economic conditions for improvement of water supply and sanitation in rural areas in tropical regions; A study from Sri Lanka.

158

196 E. Waidyathilaka, V. K. Tharaka and A. P. R. Wickramarachchi

Green vehicle routing problem: A systematic review of literature 159

208 K. Wekasinghe and S. S. Subramanium

Development of a digestion technique for the determination of selected heavy metals in soil and sediments

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209 K. A. L. H. Gunathilaka, S. Arulanandan, D. T. U. Abeytunga and D. P. Dissanayake

Investigation of the mechanism of C )aryl (- O and C )aryl (- N coupling in modified Ullmann condensation

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215 S. M. C. R. Medagoda and W. A. P. J. Premaratne

Evaluation of nutritional properties and toxicity levels in commercial fertilizers sold in Sri Lankan market

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244 T. R. Kaluarachchi, W. M. S. K. Weerabahu and L. D. J. F. Nanayakkara

Assessment of enterprise information systems adoption in small & medium enterprises in Sri Lanka :A systematic review of literature

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251 K. K. P. Subashini Accelerate business growth by synergizing emotional intelligence 164

253 T. N. Moorthy Study on subsoil profile analysis at Lamae district municipality ground, Chumphon city, Thailand by atomic absorption spectroscopy for forensic application

165

Poster Presentations Software Intensive Systems 12.15 pm – 1.30 pm Venue: A4 Building

Abstract ID

Authors Title Page

105 T. T. Kaluarachci and J. Kumara Image-based user fee charging system for expressway in Sri Lanka 189

141 J. N. N. Mahisha, H. M. K. T. Gunawardana and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka

Investigation of effort estimation practices in small scale agile software products

190

165 O. Bandara, K. Vidanagamachchi and R. Wickramarachchi

Assessing the maturity levels of industry 4.0 and lean principles of the front office processes of Sri Lankan banking sector

191

174 Thushanthan and A. Ramanan Learning from small dataset to build a classification model for men’s clothing

192

203 S. B. D. H. Dharmasiri and S. G. V. S. Jayalal Passion fruit disease detection using image processing 193

264 M. T. M. Shiran and B. Jayawardena Optimizing Fog Computing protocols to enhance the peer to peer communication by minimizing the Cloud Computing Latency Issue

194