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A Preliminary Study on Design and Development of Unmanned Shallow Water Surface Surveillance Craft
(2024)Due to Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic crisis, the development of cost effective and advanced technological solutions for surveillance operations in Sri Lankan waters is crucial. This study focuses on unmanned remote-controlled ... -
A Comprehensive Review on the Use of Arterial Spin Labelling MRI for Localization of the Epileptogenic Zone in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
(2024)Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease. The mainstay of treatment of epilepsy is Anti-Seizure Medication (ASM). Thirty per cent of individuals develop Drug-Resistant Epilepsy (DRE), necessitating the use of Epilepsy ... -
Analysing the Difference in Joint Angular Kinematics between Professional and Amateur Tennis Players
(2024)The study aimed to investigate the differences in shoulder, elbow, and wrist angular kinematics between professional and amateur players during various strokes such as forehand, backhand, serve, and volleys. Four players ... -
Advanced Nanotechnology for Intracranial Pressure Monitoring: A Comprehensive Review of Carbon Nanotube Based ICP Pressure Sensors
(2024)Intracranial Pressure (ICP) is a critical parameter that influences cerebral perfusion and brain oxygenation. Proper monitoring of ICP is vital, particularly for patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and other ... -
Biomechanical Analysis of Basketball Shooting Techniques: A Motion Capture Study of Joint Angles and Movement Patterns
(2024)Basketball shooting techniques require precise coordination of joint movements, which significantly influence shooting accuracy and efficiency. This study employed motion capture technology to analyse and compare ... -
Self-Sensing Concrete: A Breakthrough in Structural Health Monitoring- A review
(2024)Conventional concrete acts solely as a structural material. It has no or very little sensing property. Self-sensing concrete is fabricated by adding functional fillers such as Carbon fibers, steel fibers, and Carbon ... -
Design and Implementation of Operational Level Arduino-Based Marine Two Stroke Engine Simulator
(2024)The maritime industry relies on the operation of a complex machine; the ship’s engine is a critical component. Understanding the starting and stopping procedures of a ship engine is essential for the safe and efficient ... -
Transforming Waste into Wealth: Development of a Feedstock-Specific Auto-Thermal Pyrolyzer for Carbonizing Compost Residues in Sri Lanka
(2024)In developing countries, improper disposal of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) often results in open dumps, with composting only partially managing biowaste. MSW composting yields 50% as residue and hence returns to the ... -
Wireless Underground Sensor Network for Soil Monitoring
(2024)This study introduces a wireless underground sensor network (WUSN) for soil monitoring in Sri Lankan rubber plantations. Utilizing LoRa as the platform for communication between underground sensor nodes and an overground ... -
Enhancing Electrical Grid Reliability through Predictive Cycle Detection with Graph Neural Networks
(2024-09)This paper presents an end-end study focused on improving grid reliability with the application of Graph Neural Networks (GNNs). Graph representation of the electrical grid yields the model of nodes of substations and ... -
Design and Analysis of Rotor and Airfoil Configurations for Vertical Axis Wind Turbine to Harvest Wind Generated at Highways
(2024-09)Wind is generated at highways due to the fast movements of automobiles. This study focused on developing a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) to generate electricity for highway lightning and providing an alternative ... -
Integration of image processing with underwater rover to monitor coral growth
(2024-09)This research outlines the integration of image processing with an Aquabot, underwater rover to monitor the growth of corals. The designed system is composed of an underwater vehicle, a floating station for communication, ... -
Socio-Hydrological Influence of Floods in Kelani River Basin Due to Southwest Monsoon: A Comparative Study
(2024-09)The relationship between life and water is as old as time itself. Ancient civilizations settled near riverine regions to access water easily which was essential for survival. Though access to water was easy, settlements ... -
Investigation of Stormwater Quality on Different Impervious Surfaces: A Case Study at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
(2024-09)Urban areas produce huge stormwater runoff because of the high number of impervious surfaces such as roads, roofs, buildings, parking lots, walkways, or anything else that does not allow water to penetrate to the ground. ... -
Designing a Portable Solar Power Station for Outdoor Activities
(2024-09)Portable solar power stations with compact solar panels and lithium-ion batteries are useful for outdoor activities like camping and hiking for clean and renewable energy. This paper presents the development of a backpack ... -
Edge Computing using FPGA with the Deployment of Neural Networks for General Purpose Application
(2024-09)Artificial intelligence and deep learning are gaining traction in edge computing to extract insights from Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Hardware accelerators like Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) accelerate ... -
Analysis on Design Standards of Bus Terminals in Sri Lanka
(2024-09)Improvement of public transportation along with its infrastructure is a timely need to address its demand. The infrastructure in bus terminals should be developed based on proper standards to ensure the quality of services ... -
Graphene Oxide as a Corrosion Mitigation Agent in Reinforced Concrete: An Evaluation
(2024-09)Graphene Oxide (GO) stands out among supplementary cementitious materials due to its exceptional strength and nano-scale characteristics. This study focuses on evaluating the corrosion resistance of Reinforced Concrete ... -
Management of Construction Waste in Building Projects in Sri Lanka
(2024-09)Sri Lanka is currently a developing country, with the construction industry playing a significant role in the country’s overall development. With the development of largescale construction projects comes an increase in ...