Publications

Department of Bio Science

2022

Department of Physical Science – Journals

1. Surendran, S.N., Nagulan, R., Tharsan, A., Sivabalakrishnan, K. and Ramasamy, R., 2022. Dengue Incidence and Aedes Vector Collections in Relation to COVID-19 Population Mobility Restrictions. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 7(10), p.287.

2. Surendran, S.N., Nagulan, R., Sivabalakrishnan, K., Arthiyan, S., Tharsan, A., Jayadas, T.T.P., Raveendran, S., Kumanan, T. and Ramasamy, R., 2022. Reduced dengue incidence during the COVID-19 movement restrictions in Sri Lanka from March 2020 to April 2021. BMC public health, 22(1), p.388.

3. Kayanan, M. and Wijekoon, P., 2022. Generalized Stochastic Restricted LARS Algorithm. Ruhuna Journal OF Science, 13(1), pp.14-28.

4. Shorubiga, P. and Shyam, R. (2022) “Mitigating Security and Privacy issues in IoT Application using Blockchain: A Review”, Asian Journal For Convergence In Technology (AJCT) ISSN -2350-1146, 8(2), pp. 78-86. doi: 10.33130/AJCT.2022v08i02.016.
Department of Physical Science – Conference
1. Kumaralingam, L., Thanikasalam, K., Sotheeswaran, S., Mahadevan, J. and Ratnarajah, N., 2022, September. Segmentation of Whole-Brain Tractography: A Deep Learning Algorithm Based on 3D Raw Curve Points. In Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention–MICCAI 2022: 25th International Conference, Singapore, September 18–22, 2022, Proceedings, Part I (pp. 185-195). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
2. Subaramya, S., Kokul, T., Nagulan, R. and Pinidiyaarachchi, U.A.J., 2022, November. Graph Neural Network based Alzheimer’s Disease Classification using Structural Brain Network. In 2022 22nd International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

3. Santhanakrishnan, K., and Senthooran, V., “A Parallel distributed Cluster Computing Model for Z-Score Computation in Respect of Sri Lankan University Admissions,” 2022 2nd International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC), Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 2022, pp. 344-348, doi: 10.1109/ICARC54489.2022.9754093.

4. Subaramya, S., Nagulan, R., Kokul, T., Pinidiyaarachchi U.A.J., “Deep Learning-Based Detection and Analysis of Alzheimer’s on Structural Connectomes”, Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress 2022, University of Peradeniya, p. 98.

5. Subaramya, S., Kokul, T., Nagulan, R., Pinidiyaarachchi, U.A.J., “Graph Neural Network based Alzheimer’s Disease Classification using Structural Brain Network”, IEEE 22nd International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), Sri Lanka, December 2022.

6. Dharmasena, M.S.S. and Kirushanth, S., 2022. Forest cover prediction using U-Net convolutional neural network. Faculty Annual Research Session 2022

7. Thivaharan, S., Suparoopan, S., Gopy Prasath, S., Sanoj, S., Dinojen, T., Amrithaa, P., Lojenaa, N. and Kartheeswaran, T. (2022) ‘Underwater Rover using IoT to Track Objects and Organisms under the Water’, Research Conference on Advances in Information Communication Technology 2022 (RCAICT 2022), pp. 10-16.

8. Mehendran, Y., Kartheeswaran, T., and Kodikara, N.D. (2022) ‘Banana Freshness Identification Using Image Processing Techniques’, 2022 7th International Conference on Business and Industrial Research (ICBIR), pp. 347-352. IEEE.

9. Chelvaratnam, D., Nazar, A., Balasingam, S. and Kartheeswaran, T. (2022) ‘Quality Based Road Ranking System Using Accelerometer and GPS of Sensors of Smartphones’. 2022 7th International Conference on Business and Industrial Research (ICBIR), pp. 457-460. IEEE.

10. Wasalthilake, W.V.S.K. and Kartheeswaran, T. (2022) ‘Improved Handwritten Character Recognition for Sinhala Language based on Convolutional Neural Networks’, 2022 IEEE 7th International conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT), pp. 1-6. IEEE.

11. Kajan, N., Kannan, K., and Srithran, T., 2022. Fixed point theorem on strong fuzzy metric space, Vingnanam Research Conference (VRC)-2022

12. Yasotha, R., Ahamad Rikas, H., Fathima Nuska, M.I., Fathima Shanas, M.A., Fathima, Sharfana, A., “Detection of Fake News on Twitter Regarding COVID-19: An Analysis of Machine Leaning Algorithms with n-gram Modeling”, 2nd International conference on science & technology, Faculty of Technology, SEUSL., 24th August 2022.

13. Sivaanpu, A., Priyadarshani, R., Kokul, T. and Ramanan, A., 2022, February. Underwater Image Enhancement Using Dual Convolutional Neural Network with Skip Connections. In 2022 2nd International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 224-229). IEEE.

14. Sivaanpu, A. and Thanikasalam, K., 2022, December. A Dual CNN Architecture for Single Image Raindrop and Rain Streak Removal. In 2022 7th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/ICITR57877.2022.9993091
Department of Bio-science – Journals
1. Devaisy, S., Kandasamy, J., Nguyen, T.V., Johir, M.A.H., Ratnaweera, H. and Vigneswaran, S., 2022. Comparison of Membrane-Based Treatment Methods for the Removal of Micro-Pollutants from Reclaimed Water. Water, 14(22), p.3708.

2. Kumar, S., Selvachandran, M., Wu, C., Pascal Jr, R.A., Zhang, X., Grusenmeyer, T., Schmehl, R.H., Sproules, S., Mague, J.T. and Donahue, J.P., 2022. Heterotrimetallic Assemblies with 1, 2, 4, 5-Tetrakis (diphenylphosphino) benzene Bridges: Constructs for Controlling the Separation and Spatial Orientation of Redox-Active Metallodithiolene Groups. Inorganic Chemistry, 61(44), pp.17804-17818.

3. Vithanage, M., Bandara, P.C., Novo, L.A., Kumar, A., Ambade, B., Naveendrakumar, G., Ranagalage, M. and Magana-Arachchi, D.N., 2022. Deposition of trace metals associated with atmospheric particulate matter: Environmental fate and health risk assessment. Chemosphere, 303, p.135051. DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135051.

4. Jacob, V., Choat, B., Churchill, A.C., Zhang, H., Barton, C.V., Krishnananthaselvan, A., Post, A.K., Power, S.A., Medlyn, B.E. and Tissue, D.T., 2022. High safety margins to drought‐induced hydraulic failure found in five pasture grasses. Plant, Cell & Environment, 45(6), pp.1631-1646.

5. Weththasinghe, B., Caldera, I., Sanjeewani, N., Samarasinghe, D., Jayasinghe, H., Wijethunga, A. and De Costa, J., 2022. Stomatal anatomy, leaf structure and nutrients of tropical rainforest tree species respond to altitude in a coordinated manner in accordance with the leaf economics spectrum. bioRxiv, pp.2022-01.; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.01.16.476499

6. Vijitharan, S., Sasaki, N., Venkatappa, M., Tripathi, N.K., Abe, I. and Tsusaka, T.W., 2022. Assessment of forest cover changes in Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka: Implications for the establishment of subnational forest reference emission level. Land, 11(7), p.1061.
Department of Bio-science – Conferences
1. Niththiyaraja, K., Hettithanthri, O., Nanthakumaran, A., Vithanage, M., (2022). ‘ Removal of fluoride and hardness in water using zeolite modified dendro biochar composite’, Faculty Annual Research Session (FARS) 2022, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, 3 November,2022, p 19.

2. Rizwana, R.F., Nanthakumaran, A., Rathnayake, W.M.U.K., (2022). ‘Production of liquid organic fertilizer using Tithonia diversifolia, Gliricidia sepium and poultry manure’, Annual Student Research Congress (ASRC) 2022, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, 3 November,2022, p.49.

3. Yasanthika, W.H.P, Pratheepkumar, M., and Thanihaichelvan, T., 2022. Removal of nitrate and phosphate from wastewater by using activated carbon produced from Limonia acidissima. Annual Research Conference 2022, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo. p.21.

4. Alwis, WLNS, Pratheepkumar, M. and Ranganathan, K. Potential for bioethanol production from selected weed species through chemical hydrolysis, Annual Students Research Congress 2022 (ASRC2022) Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya.

5. Rasanga, K.L.D.C., and Devaisy, S., Treatment of Aquaculture Effluent through Combined Phytoremediation and Biosorption Techniques. 15th International Research Conference-2021. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, p.40

6. Navogini, N., and Devaisy, S. Combined phytoremediation and biosorbents techniques to remove organics from rice mill wastewater. Annual Student Research Congress (ASRC) 2022. Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, p.44.

7. Madhumali R.M.C., Wahala W.M.P.S.B., Welikanna D.R., Dunendran P., Sanjeewani H.K.N., Samarasinghe D.P., De Costa W.A.J.M. (2022), Estimation of Canopy Leaf Area Index of Tropical Rainforests of Sri Lanka from the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index along a Wide Altitudinal Gradient, Proceedings of the 26th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2022 of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, p.13

8. Madhumali, R.M.C., Sanjeewani, H.K.N., and De Costa, W.A.J.M., (2022), Characterization of Long-term Average Climate and Soil Water Deficit across an Altitudinal Gradient of Tropical Rainforests in Sri Lanka, Thirty-Fourth Annual Congress of the PGIA, 18 November 2022, Postgraduate Institute of Perdeniya, University of Peradeniya,p.62

9. Sanjeewani, H.K.N., De Costa, W.A.J.M., and Mapa, R.B., (2022), Spatial Variability of Selected Soil Physico-Chemical Properties in Tropical Rainforests of Sri Lanka across a Wide Altitudinal Gradient, Thirty-Fourth Annual Congress of the PGIA, 18 November 2022, Postgraduate Institute of Perdeniya, University of Peradeniya, p.66

10. Madhumali, R.M.C., Wahala, W.M.P.S.B., Sanjeewani, H.K.N., Samarasinghe, D.P., and De Costa, W.A.J.M., (2022), Influence of Geographical Aspect and Topography on Canopy Openness in Tropical Rainforests of Sri Lanka along an Altitudinal Gradient, Thirty-Fourth Annual Congress of the PGIA, 18 November 2022, Postgraduate Institute of Perdeniya, University of Peradeniya, pp-71

11. Madhushani K.G.S and Ranasinghe U.D.S.S. (2022) , Preliminary Study on Existing Scenario of Selected Soil Properties in Cheddikulum Grama Niladhari Division Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 26th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2022 of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, p.118

2021

Bernard, D., Jeyagowri, N. and T. Madhujith:”Isolation and biochemical characterization of lactic acid bacteria from idli batter. Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases 2021″, Vol 11 (Supplement) S2:9. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljid.v11i0.8372, 2021

Nalaka, P.K., Akther, M.S.R., and Naveendrakumar, G.:”Accident hotspots in southern expressway of Sri Lanka: Interpolation evaluation using GIS.”,Advances in Technology. Advances in Technology, vol. 1, issue 1. Sri Lanka: University of Sri Jayewardenepura. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31357/ait.v1i1.4835 [Full-paper], 2021

Patrick, A.E.S. and Florentine, S.: “Factors affecting the global distribution of Hydrilla verticillata (L. fil.) Royle”, A review. Weed Research., 61(4), 253-271. https://doi.org/10.1111/wre.12478, 2021

Patrick, A.E.S. Kuganathan, S. and Edirisinghe, U.: “Length-weight relationships and growth patterns of local fishes of the medium perennial Vavuniya reservoir, Sri Lanka.”, Pakistan Journal of Zoology., 53(4), pp. 1291-1299. https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20181106161128, 2021

R.M.C. Madhumali, W.M.P.S.B. Wahala, H.K.N. Sanjeewani, D.P. Samarasinghe and W.A.J.M. De Costa: “Response of Canopy Leaf Area Index and Architecture of Tropical Rainforests in Sri Lanka to Climatic Variation along an Altitudinal Gradie Tropical Agricultural Research”, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 32 (1), pp.1-16 , DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/tar.v32i1.8437, 2021

2020

Bernard, D., Jeyagowri, N. and T. Madhujith:”Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Idli Batter and their Susceptibility to Antibiotics”, 32th Annual congress of PGIA, 19-20th November 2020. pp.26

Bernard, D., Jeyagowri, N. and T. Madhujith: “Isolation of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Idli Batter and Assessing their Antibacterial Potential, Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2020 (ICDA 2020)”,UOJ, Sri Lanka, 3rd and 4th December 2020.

Harthika, M. and Patrick, A.E.S.:“Current status of submerged freshwater aquatic macrophytes diversity in irrigating reservoirs in Vavuniya and Batticaloa Districts, Sri Lanka”, Jaffna Science Association (section A) 27th Annual Scientific Session 2020, Jaffna Science Association.

Harthika, M. and Patrick, A.E.S.:“Influences of rainfall, atmospheric temperature and water level on submerged aquatic macrophytes’ diversity in irrigation reservoirs in Vavuniya,” in First Annual Student Research Congress 2020, Vavuniya Campus of University of Jaffna.

Kayanan, S., and Basnayake, B.F.A.: “Solid Waste Management Issues within Vavuniya Urban Council Limits”,Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 2020, 26th – 28th November 2020, p3.

Kottage, C.D. and Patrick, A.E.S.: “The effect of nutrient loading on zooplankton community structure in Thandikulam reservoir, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka,” in First Annual Student Research Congress 2020, Vavuniya Campus of University of Jaffna.

Kottage, C.D. and Patrick, A.E.S.:“The influences of nitrate (NO3– ) and phosphate (PO43-) concentrations on zooplankton abundance and diversity in Vavuniya reservoir, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka,” in Ninth Annual Science Research Session 2020, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.

Krishnakumar,Patrick, A.E.S. and Jayawardena, U.:”Water hardness influenced reproductive dynamics in two freshwater fish species: Poecilia reticulata and Betta splendens”, BMC Research Notes. BioMed Central, pp. 1–6. doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-35557/v1.

Krishnakumar,Patrick, A.E.S. and Jayawardena, U.:“Higher propagation success of Poecilia reticulata (live bearer) than Betta splendens (egg layer)”, in First Annual Student Research Congress 2020, Vavuniya Campus of University of Jaffna.

Madhumali, R.M.C, Wahala, W.M.P.S.B, Sanjeewani, H.K.N., Samarasinghe, D.P. and De Costa W.A.J.M:”Response of Canopy Leaf Area Index and Architecture of Tropical Rainforests in Sri Lanka to Climatic Variation along an Altitudinal Gradient”, Proceedings of the 32nd Annual congress of the PGIA, Postgraduate Institute of Perdeniya, University of Peradeniya, pp-33

Menuya, P. and Jeyagowri, N.:”Cultivation of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) by Utilizing Different Biowastes”,27th Annual Scientific Sessions of Jaffna Science Association (JSA) 22 – 23, October 2020. 27.pp

Nafla, W.F., Rasanga, K.L.D.C., Samarawickrama, R.A.D., Shabthana, S., Farwin, A.F.S., Ahmath, A.V.S. and Naveendrakumar, G.:”Preliminary assessment of coastal erosion in Marawila, Sri Lanka”, Proceedings of the First Annual Research Session(FARS) 2020, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka: Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna. [Abstract]

P.H.S.C. Kumara, A.M. Kittle, A.C. Watson, H.K.N. Sanjeewani and S.J. Perera:”Status of Human-Leopard Interactions in Nuwara Eliya District within the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka over the Past Twenty Years”, 10th Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 16th December 2020, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, pp 62

R and Vijitharan, S.:”A preliminary study on forest cover changes and its utilization in Vavuniya District”,7 th International Conference on Agriculture 2020 (AGRICO 2020), 26th – 27th November 2020.

R.M.C. Madhumali, W.M.P.S.B. Wahala, H.K.N. Sanjeewani, D.P. Samarasinghe, and W.A.J.M. De Costa:”Inter-Relationships Between Canopy Openness and Vegetation Diversity in Tropical Rainforests of Sri Lanka Across a Wide Altitudinal Gradient”, 10th Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 16th December 2020, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, pp 58

Sanjeewa, U.D.L., Patrick, A.E.S. and Dilruwan, H.:“Butterfly species diversity in Salaimbakulam, Pambaimadu,” in First Annual Student Research Congress 2020, Vavuniya Campus of University of Jaffna.

Sanjeewani, H.K.N., Samarasinghe DP, Jayasinghe HD, Gardiyawasam PH, Wahala WMPSB, Wijetunga WMGASTB, Ukuwela KDB, Gomes P, and De Costa WAJM: “Response of tree community composition, plant diversity and aboveground tree biomass in tropical rainforests of Sri Lanka to variation in altitude”, Tropical Agricultural Research, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 31(1), pp.87–101. DOI: 10.4038/tar.v31i1.8346

Weththasinghe BT, Caldera HIU, De Costa WAJM, Sanjeewani, H.K.N., Samarasinghe DP, Jayasinghe HD, Wijethunga WMGASTB: “Variation of stomatal anatomy of genus Syzygium in tropical forests along an altitudinal gradient in Sri Lanka”, Proceedings of the 40th Annual Session of the Institute of Biology, Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Abstract no. 2-11.

Wijeyamohan, S.:”Success of Vertically Hanging Electric Fence to Mitigate Human-Elephant Conflict. Abstract Accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence”, Oxford, London. (Scheduled to be held of 1-3 April 2020, but postponed due October due to Covid19 Pandemic).

Yasanthika, W.H.P., Keerthanaram, T., Nimalka Sanjeewani, H.K., Naveendrakumar, G. and Akther, M.S.R.:”Preliminary assessment of marine phytoplankton distribution and fish-catch in Sri Lanka”, Proceedings of the First Annual Research Session(FARS) 2020, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka: Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna. [Abstract]

2019

Balachandran, T. and Nanthakumaran, A.:”Efficacy of Treatment of Rice Mill Wastewater using Canna indica”, Journal of Science and Management, 4 (1), 73 -83. 2019

Kottage, C.D. and Patrick, A.E.S:”Comparative Study on Abundance and Diversity of Zooplankton between Thandikulam Reservoir (Seasonal) and Vavuniya Reservoir (Perennial) in Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka. Jaffna”, Jaffna Science Association (JSA) on 26th Annual Session, p.10.Krishnapriya, N and Nimalan, J. (2019) Cytogeno toxicity evaluation of waste water effluent discharged from service station using Alium cepa Journal of Science and Management -2019(paper has been accepted, Journal not issued), 2019

Madhushani, K.G.S. and Nanthakumaran, A.:”Impacts of biochar on erosion potential of soil in slope land”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Agriculture. Eastern University, Sri Lanka. pp. 94 -100, 2019

Naveendrakumar, G., Meththika Vithanage, Hyun-Han Kwon, and Jayantha Obeysekera:”Trends in seasonal extremes of rainfall and temperature of Sri Lanka”, Proceedings of the International Environmental Engineering Conference and Annual Meeting of the Korean Society of Environmental Engineers jointly with the 4th International Conference on Biological Waste as Resource (IEEC and BWR) 2019, Busan, Korea: Korean Society of Environmental Engineers, p379. [Abstract] [Presented]

Naveendrakumar, G., Meththika Vithanage, Hyun-Han Kwon, Chandrasekara, S.S.K., Iqbal, M.C.M., Pathmarajah, S., Fernando, W.C.D.K. and Jayantha Obeysekera:”South Asian perspective on temperature and rainfall extremes: A review”, Atmospheric Research, Vol. 225, 2019, pp110-120, doi: 10.1016/j.atmosres.2019.03.021. [Full-paper]

Naveendrakumar, G., Obeysekera, J., and Vithanage, M.:”Implications of seasonal rainfall trends for agriculture in the dry zone of Sri Lanka”, Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture. Sri Lanka: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Vol. 5, 2, pp38-47. [Full-paper], 2019

Ramya, R., Nanthakumaran, A.. and Senanayake, I.P:”Identification of Artificial Groundwater Recharge Zones in Vavuniya District Using Remote Sensing and GIS. AGRIEAST”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13(1), 44-55. DOI:http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v13i1.63

Ranasinghe, U.D.S.S., Nimalan, J. and Surendran, N.:”Evaluation of larvicidal effects of Pathenium Hysterophorus leaf extracts against Aedes aegypti larvae using different solvents”, 2nd South Asia Conference on multidisciplinary Research 2019 8.9, November 2019.P-18

Samith Indika Maddumage, R., Akther, M.S.R., Aashifa, M.A.R., Mohideen, A.H., Tharani, G., and Naveendrakumar, G.:”Assessment of waterbird composition inKalkundamaduwewa tank at Vavuniya, Sri Lanka”, International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, New Delhi, India: National Institute of Ecology, Vol. 45, 2019, pp383-394. [Full-paper]

Sanjeewani, H.K.N., Samarasinghe DP, Jayasinghe HD, Gardiyawasam PH, Wahala WMPSB, Wijetunga WMGASTB, Ukuwela KDB, Gomes P, and De Costa WAJM:”Variation in above-ground carbon stock of selected tropical rainforests of Sri Lanka along an altitude gradient”, Proceedings of the Rajarata International Research Conference (RIRC 2019), University of Rajarata, Sri Lanka, PG 119, 6-7 November 2019, p199, ISSN 2235-9710. [Best podium presentation]

Sanjeewani, H.K.N., Samarasinghe DP, Jayasinghe HD, Gardiyawasam PH, Wahala S, Wijethunga A, Ukuwela K, and De Costa J :”Species composition and Diversity in two selected lowland tropical rainforests in Sri Lanka and their relationships to temperature and precipitation”, Proceedings of the 24th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, Volume 24, 11-12 October 2019, p09, ISSN 2235-9427.

Uthayashangar, S., Nanthakumaran, A., and Devaisy, S.:”Status of the saltwater intrusion in Jaffna, Sri Lanka”, Ceylon Journal of Science, 48(3), 235–241. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v48i3.7647

Vijitharan, S. and Sobana. K.:”Compost produced from domestic organic residues impact on growth and yield of Ipomoea aquatica”,2nd south Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, Sri Lanka, 08th -09th November 2019.

Wijeyamohan, S. Santiapillai, C. and Jayasingam, T.:”A survey of the birds associated with Valukkai aru in the Jaffna peninsula, Sri LankaWildLanka International Symposium 2019. 2nd and 3rd September, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

2018

Abarna, K., Patrick, A.E.S. and Jayawardena, U.A.:”Growth performance of Poecilia reticulata and Betta splendens in varying water hardness treatments”, Proceedings of the 1st Annual Session, Vingnanam International Research Conference. p. 33.

Abarna, K.,Patrick, A.E.S. and Jayawardena, U.A.:”Impact of water hardness on reproductive biology of two popular aquarium fish Poecilia reticulata (Guppy) and Betta splendens (Siamese fighter)”, Proceedings of the 24th Annual Session, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. p. 28.

Arjunan, K. and Umasuthan, S.:“Public Perception and Management Implications of Invasive Flora in Vavuniya District, Northern Sri Lanka”,International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka 2018 p.26.

Athukorale, W.E.P., Nanthakumaran, A. and Kadupitiya, H.K.:”Identification of cascade systems and assessment of the performance of village tanks at Madukanda Agrarian Service Centre”, 8th International Symposium on Innovative Multidisciplinary Research for Green Development. South Eastern University. Sri Lanka 17-18 December. pp. 83 – 91

Balachandran, T., Nanthakumaran, A. , Devaisy, S. and Sivanesan, K.S.:”Role of Colacasiaesculenta in constructed wetlands for treating rice mill wastewater AGRIEAST”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 12(2), 19–26. DOI:http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v12i2.56

Fernando, K. S. D. and Nanthakumaran, A. :”Crop Residues with Fodder Trees to produce Good Quality Silage”, 8th International Symposium on Innovative Multidisciplinary Research for Green Development. South Eastern University. Sri Lanka 17-18 December. pp. 92 – 101

Kodippili, K.P.A.N. and Nimalan, J.:”Effect of Homemade Effective Microorganisms on the Growth and Yield of Chilli (Capsicum annuum) MI-2. AGRIEAST”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 12(2), pp.27–34.

Kumarasinghe, M.A.N, Nanthakumaran, A. and Kayanan, S.:”Pesticide Use and Health Behaviour of Farmers in Rajanganaya, Social Sciences and Humanities, Towards Sustainable Future”, International Research Symposium Proceedings of National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, Sri Lanka, 13 – 14 December, 2018, p.4

Kumarasinghe, M.A.N., Nanthakumaran, A. , and Kayanan, S.:”Pesticide Use and Health Behaviour of Farmers in Rajanganaya”,Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH) 2018, Towards Sustainable Future. International Research Symposium Proceedings of National Centre for Advanced Studies and Social Sciences, Sri Lanka, 13th – 14th December, 2018, p4.

Madhushani, K.G.S. and Nanthakumaran, A.:“Effectiveness of Biochar on Soil Erosion Potential in a Slope Land”,Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka 9 – 10 November, 2018, p.26.

Nanthakumaran, A.:“Are village tanks sustainable in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?”,Proceedings Wayamba International Conference, Sri Lanka 24 – 25 August, 2018, p.306.

Naveendrakumar, G., Meththika Vithanage, Hyun-Han Kwon, Iqbal, M.C.M., Pathmarajah, S., and Jayantha Obeysekera:”Five Decadal Trends in Averages and Extremes of Rainfall and Temperature in Sri Lanka”,Advances in Meteorology, vol. 2018, doi: 10.1155/2018/4217917. [Full-paper]

Naveendrakumar, G., Vithanage, M. and Obeysekera, J.:”Trends of stream runoff in Sri Lanka”,Proceedings of the 74th Annual Session of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Colombo, Sri Lanka: SLAAS, ISSN: 1391-023X, p41. [Abstract] [Presented]

Naveendrakumar, G., Vithanage, M., Meneripitiya, S., Obeysekera, J., Iqbal, M.C.M., and Pathmarajah, S.:”Influence of Seasons on Extreme Temperature and Rainfall in the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018), Colombo, Sri Lanka: The International Knowledge Management Institute, ISBN 978-955-4903-94-4, p68. [Abstract] [Presented]

Pradip Shah, Nanthakumaran, A. and Ken Kawamoto:”Assessing water quality for drinking purpose at Pampaimadu (Vavuniya)”, 6th Conference on Sri Lanka – Japan Collaborative Research. Sri Lanka – Japan study centre, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 31August – 1 September, p.8

Sanjeewani, H.K.N., Gilbert, T., Shah, P. and Patrick, A.E.S.:”Social survey on drinking water sources health issues and the current domestic treatment practices in Vavuniya district, Sri Lanka”, Proceeding of the Wayamba International Conference, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 24-25 August 2018, pp-274.

Sanjeewani, H.K.N., Patrick, A.E.S. and Abrna, K.:”Preliminary study on optimum time for hardness removing ability of Strychnos potatorum (Ingini) seeds from drinking water in Vavuniya district, Sri Lanka.”, Proceedings of the 3rd Wayamba International Conference (WinC-2018). p263.

Shah, P. and Nimalan. J.:”Assessment of fecal coliform contamination in domestic wells used for drinking purpose: a case study at Sopalapuliyankulum, vavuniya District, Sri lanka”, Proceeding of the 4th International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Investing in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services ‘Caring Nature- Creating Wealth’ 17-18 October 2018 p-183

Sharaniya, S.:”A Feasibility Study of Compost Preparation by using Household Waste (Kitchen Waste and Garden Waste)”, 5 th International Conference on Agriculture 2018 (AGRICO 2018), 16th – 17th August 2018.

Vijitharan, S. and Nanthakumaran, A. and Gunatilake, J.:“Dengue Outbreaks in Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka”, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka 9 – 10 November, 2018, p.28.

Department of Physical Science

2022

Anparasy, S., Priyadarshani, A.H.R., Kokul, T., and Ramanan, A.“ “Underwater Image Enhancement Using Dual Convolutional Neural Network with Skip Connections”, In IEEE International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC’22), 23-24 February 2022.

2021

Anparasy, S., Kokul, T., “Underwater Image Enhancement using Scene-Specific Red Channel Prior and Fusion” IEEE fifth International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Computer Technologies, and Optimization Technologies (ICEECCOT), Mysore, India, 2021.

Pabasara, S., Kokul, T. : “Period Prediction of Sinhala Epigraphical Scripts using Convolutional Neural Networks”, IEEE 21st International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), Sri Lanka. 2021.

Logiraj, K., Kokul, T.,Sotheeswaran, S.,Nagulan, R., : “TractNet: A Deep Learning Approach on 3D Curves for Segmenting White Matter Fibre Bundles”, IEEE 21st International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), Sri Lanka. 2021.

Papiththira, S., Kokul, T. : “Melanoma Skin Cancer Detection Using EfficientNet and Channel Attention Module”, IEEE 16th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS), Sri Lanka. 2021.

Anparasy, S., Kokul, T. : “Scene-Specific Dark Channel Prior for Single Image Fog Removal”, The International Journal on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions, vol 14(3), pp.1-12, 2021.

Vijayakanthan, G., Kokul, T., Pakeerathan, K., Pinidiyaarachchi, U.A.J. : “Classification of Vegetable Plant Pests Using Deep Transfer Learning” IEEE 10th International Conference on Information & Automation for Sustainability (ICIAFS), Sri Lanka. 2021.

Subaramya, S., Kokul, T., Nagulan, R., and Pinidiyaarachchi, U.A.J. : “Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease Using Structural Brain Network and Convolutional Neural Network” IEEE 10th International Conference on Information & Automation for Sustainability (ICIAFS), Sri Lanka. 2021.

K.Logiraj, S.Sotheeswaran, M.Jeyasuthan, and Nagulan, R.: “Clustering of Major White Matter Bundles using Tract-specific Geometric Curve Features” IEEE 10th International Conference on Information & Automation for Sustainability (ICIAFS), Sri Lanka. 2021.

Vigneshwaran, Suthaharan. S,: “Dynamic Sectorized Routing in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks Using Reconﬁgurable Directional Antenna,” In Proceedings of the International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ICEEE 2021) Springer, 2021.

Upeksha, L., and Yasotha, R. : “Benchmarking performance of text classifiers for imbalanced data” Second Annual research session (2021) at Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, Srilanka.2021

Priyatharsan , P. Hemija Sarawana and Linosh, N.E : “A Novel Face Recognition Authentication System based on One-Dimensional Statistics”, 3rd South Asia Conference on Interdisciplinary Research 2021,18 – 19 June 2021 Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Herath, H.M.A.K. and Linosh, N.E. : “A Novel Face Recognition Authentication System based on One-Dimensional Statistics”, The 2nd Faculty Annual Research Session Faculty of Applied Science University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka September 15, 2021.

2020

Bavaram, K., Kartheeswaran, T. and Edwin Linosh, N.: “Counterfeit Arduino Board Detection Using Image Processing”, Vavuniya Campus, Faculty of Applied Science, First Annual Research Session – 2020

Kayanan, M., and Wijekoon, P.: “Multiclass Classification Approach to Identify the Stage of Autism Spectrum Disorder”, International Conference on Environmental and Medical Statistics,University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 2020

Kayanan, M.,and Wijekoon, P : “Stochastic Restricted LASSO-Type Estimator in the Linear Regression Model”, Journal of Probability and Statistics. 2020

Kayanan, M., and Wijekoon, P. : “Variable Selection via Biased Estimators in the Linear Regression Model”, Open Journal of Statistics, 10(01): 113-126.. 2020

Kirushanth, S. and Kabaso, B. : “Design and Development of Weigh-In-Motion Using Vehicular Telematics.”, Journal of Sensors. 2020

Wijesuriya,W.M.R.M., and Thilaganathan, S. : “Limitations on Numerical Iterative Solution of two dimensional partial differential equations”, 1st Annual Research Session, Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus, University of Jaffna -2020 (FARS2020), 2nd December 2020, pp.07-14

Thilaganathan, S. : “Analytic series solution to Ordinary differential equations”, 6th International Conference on Education and Distance Learning-2020(ICEDL2020), 27th August 2020, pp.29

Jayasundara, M.H.E.U., and Yasotha, R. : “Comparing similarity between the title and the content of news articles using deep learning”, First Annual research session ( 2020) at Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus, University of Jaffna, Sri lanka 2020

Vigneshwaran and Suthaharan. S : “Evaluation of Sector-based Routing Approach in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks”, In Proceedings of the International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ICEEE 2020) Springer, 2020.

Sripriya, and Yogarajah. B : “Shortest Route for the Most Important Tourist Places in Sri Lanka”, 27th Annual Scientific Sessions of Jaffna Science Association (JSA) . 2020

Subaramya, S, Perera AAI, Hojjat A, and Nagulan, R. : “Brain Network Measures for Groups of Nodes”, Application to Normal Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease.Brain Connect. 2020;10(6):316-327. doi:10.1089/brain.2020.0747

Gobinath, S. and Nagulan, R. : “Enhanced Symmetric Cryptography for IoT using Novel Random Secret Key Approach”, 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 398-403.

Palanisamy, V. Thiruchenthooran, S. N. Surendran and Nagulan, R. : “Algorithms for Automatic Identification and Analysis of Sri Lankan Anopheles Mosquito Species”, 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 452-457

T. Pathirana, S. Sotheeswaran and Nagulan, R. : “Efficient Parallel GCD Algorithms for Multicore Shared Memory Architectures”, IEEE, 20th International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 272-273.

T. Pathirana, S. Sotheeswaran and Nagulan, R. : “Efficient Parallel GCD Algorithms for Multicore Shared Memory Architectures”, IEEE, 20th International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 272-273.

Gayani Chandrarathne, Kokul, T., and Pinidiyaarachchi, U.A.J : “A Comprehensive Study on Deep Classification with Small datasets”, In Advances in Electronics Engineering, Springer, PP.93-106, 2020.

Kokul, T. and Anparasy, S : “Single Image Defogging using Depth Estimation and Scene-Specific Dark Channel Prior”, IEEE 20th International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), Colombo, Sri Lanka. 2020.

Vithusa and Kokul, T. : “Human identification by using retina data”, First Annual Research Session (FARS) at Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, pp.103, 2020.

Saliny and Kokul, T. : “Automated flower classification using HOG features”, First Annual Research Session (FARS) at Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, pp.113, 2020.

Krusthigaa Murali and Kokul, T.: “Fake Sri Lankan currency detection using image processing techniques”, First Annual Research Session (FARS) at Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, pp.116, 2020.

Thushari and Kokul, T. : “Road defect detection using HOG features and SVM”, First Annual Research Session (FARS) at Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, pp.117, 2020.

Praveena and Kokul, T. : “Off-line handwritten signature verification”, First Annual Research Session (FARS) at Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, pp.118, 2020.

S.Anparasy and Kokul, T., : “Single Image Defogging using Depth estimation”, in First Annual Research Session 2020, Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya campus of University of Jaffna, 2020.

2019

Jerom,Y. and Kartheeswaran, T.: “Phone Usage Pattern Analysis Towards Service Enhancement”, ResCon – 2019, pp 44

Amalka Iloshini, P.A. , Wijesinghe, M.W. A. C. R., Kartheeswaran, T. and Weerasooriya, W. M. P. S.: “Dots Witer: Prediction of Potential Cancer Driver Genes using Hybrid Approach”, IEEE-ICAC , SLIIT. 2019

Kayanan, M. , and Wijekoon, P: “Performance of LASSO and Elastic net estimators in Misspecified Linear Regression Model”, Ceylon Journal of Science, 48(3), 293–299. 2019

Kayanan, M. , and Wijekoon, P : “Optimal estimators in misspecified linear regression model with an application to real-world data”, Communications in Statistics: Case Studies, Data Analysis and Applications, 4:3-4, 151-163. 2019

Kayanan, M. , and Wijekoon, P: “Combining Lasso and Liu type estimator in the linear regression model”, 62nd ISI World Statistics Congress. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 2019

Kayanan, M. , and Wijekoon, P: “Restricted Least Angle Regression Algorithm for LASSO”, PGIS Research Congress 2019, PGIS, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 2019

Kirushanth Sivaramalingam, and Boniface Kabaso: “Designing a Cloud-native Weigh-In-Motion”, In 2019 Open Innovations (OI), pp. 25-29. IEEE, 2019.

Vigneswaran, R. and Thilaganathan, S. : “Phase space error control with variable time-stepping algorithms applied to the forward Euler method for autonomous dynamical systems”, Advances in Mathematical Sciences, vol.01, 2019, pp: 16-26.

Thilaganathan, S. and Vigneswaran, R : “Phase space error control with variable time-stepping algorithms applied to the explicit Runge-Kutta methods for autonomous dynamical systems”, International Conference in Mathematics and Mathematics Education, March 22-23, 2019(ICMME 2019), Conference Proceedings, pp:47

Priyatharshan U,P. Hemija Sarawana and and Linosh, N.E. : “A New Method for Authentication System Using Face Recognition Based on Future Extraction”, Asia International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019, pp 42.

Suthaharan, S. Rukshani, P. and Vanuja, C.: “Frequency Spectrum Analysis of Mixed-Line Rate in Flexible Optical Networks”, In Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus International Research Symposium (VCIRS), 2019.

Rukshani, P., Sujatha, K., and Suthaharan, S. : “Enhancement of Information Security Using Music Theory and Attributes”, ”, In Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Session (iPURSE), 2019

Kumarage, P.M., Yogarajah, B. , and Nagulan, R. : “Efficient Feature Selection for Prediction of Diabetic Using LASSO”, IEEE International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions, Colombo, pp 1-7. 2019

Nawoda, D. and Thirukumaran, S. : “Artificial Neural Network Based Approach for Speech Emotion Recognition of Sinhala Language”, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 2019.

Thirukumaran, S. : “NFC தொழில்நுட்பமும் அதன் பயன்பாடுகளும்”, பிரயோக விஞ்ஞானச் சுடர், சுடர் 12, இதழ் 1, Section B (Applied Sciences), Jaffna Science Association, Sri Lanka, 2019.

Gopinath, S. and Nagulan, R. , : “SAMS: An IoT Solution for Attendance Management in Universities”, TENCON 2019 – 2019 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON), Kochi, India, 2019, pp. 251-256.

Kokul, T. , Fookes, C., Sridharan, S., Ramanan, A., and Pinidiyaarachchi, U.A.J. : “Target-Specific Siamese Attention Network for Real-time Object Tracking”, In IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security, Vol15, pp.1276 – 1289, 2019.

2018

S. Suthaharan, P. Rukshani, and C. Vanuja,:“Single and Mixed Line Rate Variation for Dedicated Protection in Elastic Optical Networks”,EdHat International Conference on Information Communication Technology (ICT), Nov. 2018.

Lojenaa, Ruwan D. Nawarathna, and S. Suthaharan,:“A Digital Green Banking Framework: A Background Analysis for Fingerprint Approaches”, EdHat International Conference on Information Communication Technology (ICT), Nov. 2018.

Vinotha, K. and Thirukumaran, S.:”Finite Element Method based Triangular Mesh Generation for Aircraft-Lightning Interaction Simulation”, 3rd International Conference on Advances in Computing and Technology (ICACT2018) Proceedings, Faculty of Computing and Technology, Kelaniya, p. 24.

Jeyamugan, T., Cooray, T. M. J. A. and Sampath Kappagoda, U. W. M.:”A Tourist Satisfaction Analysis of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka”, in 7th Annual Science Research Session , ASRS-2018, p. 13.

Priyatharshan U, Sarawana PH and Linosh NE:”Use of semi-supervised learning to improve the perfomence of E-book recommendation system”, Wayamba University International Conference (WINC-2018) proceedings, pp 136

Kokul, T., Fookes, C., Sridharan, S., Ramanan, A., Pinidiyaarachchi, U.A.J.:“Deep Match Tracker: Classifying when dissimilar, similarity matching when not”, IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP), pp. 2730-2734, Athens, Greece, 7-10 October 2018.

Vanda, Xolani, Kirushanth Sivaramalingam, and Boniface Kabaso:“Infoshare: A Digital Governance Community Platform for Knowledge Sharing.”, In ICICKM 2018 15th International Conference on Intellectual Capital Knowledge Management & Organisational Learning, p. 444. Academic Conferences and publishing limited, 2018.

Chowuraya, Tawanda, Kirushanth Sivaramalingam, and Boniface Kabaso:“Extracting Knowledge from Noise Information.”, In ICICKM 2018 15th International Conference on Intellectual Capital Knowledge Management & Organisational Learning, p. 409. Academic Conferences and publishing limited, 2018.

Kirushanth Sivaramalingam, and Boniface Kabaso.:“Weigh-in-motion Using Machine Learning and Telematics.”, In 2018 2nd International Conference on Telematics and Future Generation Networks (TAFGEN), pp. 115-120. IEEE, 2018.

Kirushanth Sivaramalingam, and Boniface Kabaso.:“Telematics and Road Safety.”,In 2018 2nd International Conference on Telematics and Future Generation Networks (TAFGEN), pp. 103-108. IEEE, 2018.

Kayanan, M., & Wijekoon, P.:”Optimal estimators in misspecified linear regression model with an application to real-world data, Communications in Statistics”, Case Studies, Data Analysis and Applications, 4:3-4, 151-163, DOI: 10.1080/23737484.2018

Kayanan, M., & Wijekoon, P.: “Stochastic Restricted Biased Estimators in misspecified regression model with incomplete prior information”,Journal of Probability and Statistics.

Kayanan, M., & Wijekoon, P.: “Mean square error comparison between Ridge and LASSO estimators in the misspecified linear regression model”, PGIS Research Congress 2018, PGIS, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Vinayakavaseekaran S, Perera AAI, Ratnarajah N.:”Group Graph Measures of Brain Networks: New Concepts and Definitions”, Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress 2018, University of Peradeniya, p. 45.

Yanusha M., Kartheeswaran,T.,Lojenaa,N:”Usability and Accessibility Analysis of Online Banking Systems in Sri Lanka”,IEEE-ICCIC,2018, IEEE

Herath,H,M,P,K, Karunarathne, A,G,C, Liyanage,R,L.,Kartheeswaran,T., Etampawala,T and Ranasinghe,R,M,I,S.:“Characterization of the Mechanical Behavior of Packaging Material Using Digital Image Processing”,IRSUWU-2018, Badulla, Sri Lanka.,pp 110

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