Researchers from Science, Medical, Technology, Engineering, Management and Graduate Studies Faculties published Thirty-Eight research papers in Journals indexed by Elsevier Scopus during the month November 2022. Sixty -one researchers from different departments of USJ contributed to this achievement. The web publishing team of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura acknowledges their contribution to upgrading the research standards of the University and expanding the knowledge base in the relevant subject areas.
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| Row Number | Document Title | Authors | Year | Source |
| 1 | A Blockchain-Based Decentralized Insurance Platform | Alwis, S., Jinasena, T.M.K.K. | 2022 | Proceedings – International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering, SCSE 2022, pp. 137-142. |
| 2 | A Comparative Analysis of Impact of Hexane, Diethyl Ether, Toluene and Acetone on Biodiesel Transesterification Process | Miyuranga, K.A.V., Balasuriya, B.M.C.M., Arachchige, U.S.P.R., Jayasinghe, R.A., Weerasekara, N.A. | 2022 | Asian Journal of Chemistry, 34(10), pp. 2545-2550. |
| 3 | A Comparison Between Predicted and Actual Thermal Sensation in Non-air-conditioned Residential Buildings in a Tropical Climate: A Case Study | Maddumaarachchi, M.A.U.R., Jayasooriya, V.M., Senevirathne, D.M. | 2023 | Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 266, pp. 477-487. |
| 4 | A Comprehensive Review of the Firefly Algorithms for Data Clustering | Ariyaratne, M., Fernando, T. | 2023 | Studies in Computational Intelligence, 1054, pp. 217-239. |
| 5 | A health promotion intervention to address youth violence among students in a technical college in Sri Lanka guided by the participatory action research approach: a study protocol | Rathnayake, N., Abhayasinghe, K., De Silva, J., Guruge, G.N.D. | 2022 | Research Involvement and Engagement, 8(1), art. no. 57. |
| 6 | A Tale of Two Continents: Factors Influencing Students to Major in Mathematics | Wijetunge, T.M.K., Premadasa, K., Liyanage, G.W., (…), Appuhamy, A., Ratnayake, J.K. | 2022 | Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 22(14), pp. 48-60. |
| 7 | A Transfer Reinforcement Learning Framework for Smart Home Energy Management Systems | Khan, M., Silva, B.N., Khattab, O., Alothman, B., Joumaa, C. | 2022 | IEEE Sensors Journal. |
| 8 | AGARWOOD RESIN INDUCEMENT METHOD USING MYCOTOXIN-CONTAINING EXTRACTS OF SELECTED FUNGAL SPECIES IN AQUILARIA CRASSNA | Subasinghe, S.M.C.U.P., Malithi, R.A.P., Withanage, S.W., Fernando, T.H.P.S., Hettiarachchi, D.S. | 2022 | Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 34(4), pp. 458-466. |
| 9 | Algorithms for path optimizations: a short survey | De Sirisuriya, S.C.M.S., Fernando, T.G.I., Ariyaratne, M.K.A. | 2022 | Computing. |
| 10 | Anti-inflammatory, cytotoxicity and antilipidemic properties: novel bioactivities of true cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume) leaf | Abeysekera, W.P.K.M., Premakumara, G.A.S., Ratnasooriya, W.D., Abeysekera, W.K.S.M. | 2022 | BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 22(1), art. no. 259. |
| 11 | BIM knowledge transfer in construction industry: a partial least square analysis | Rotimi, E.D., Rotimi, F.E., Silva, C.W.C., Aigwi, I.E. | 2022 | Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. |
| 12 | Biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance among Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus species isolated from central venous catheters of intensive care unit patients | Medis, S., Dissanayake, T., Kottahachchi, J., (…), Dilrukshi, N., Weerasekera, M. | 2022 | Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. |
| 13 | Can infectious modeling be applicable globally: Lessons from COVID-19 | Magana-Arachchi, D.N., Wanigatunge, R.P., Vithanage, M.S. | 2022 | Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health, 30, art. no. 100399. |
| 14 | Chitosan/chitin whiskers composite membranes with polyethylene glycol for removal of cadmium ions | Marimuthu, T., Ching, Y.C., Meriam, N.S.N., Gunathilake, T.M.S.U., Ng, C.A. | 2022 | Desalination and Water Treatment, 262, pp. 180-189. |
| 15 | Current status and future trends of sous vide processing in meat industry; A review | Thathsarani, A.P.K., Alahakoon, A.U., Liyanage, R. | 2022 | Trends in Food Science and Technology, 129, pp. 353-363. |
| 16 | Diagnosing localized and distributed faults of rolling bearing using Kurstogram and machine learning algorithms using bearings audio signal in comparison with vibration signal | Jathursajan, K., Wijethunge, A. | 2022 | MERCon 2022 – Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, Proceedings. |
| 17 | Effect of cigarette smoking on smoking biomarkers, blood pressure and blood lipid levels among Sri Lankan male smokers | Herath, P., Wimalasekera, S., Amarasekara, T., Fernando, M., Turale, S. | 2022 | Postgraduate medical journal, 98(1165), pp. 848-854. |
| 18 | Effect of drying and frying pre-treatments on nutrient profile, antioxidant capacity, cooking time, and sensory acceptability of easy to cook jackfruit seeds | Akmeemana, C., Wickramasinghe, I., Wanniarachchi, P.C., Vithanage, T. | 2022 | Applied Food Research, 2(2), art. no. 100234. |
| 19 | Environmental challenges of COVID-19 pandemic: resilience and sustainability – A review | Ekanayake, A., Rajapaksha, A.U., Hewawasam, C., (…), Biswas, J.K., Vithanage, M. | 2023 | Environmental Research, 216, art. no. 114496. |
| 20 | Evaluation of carbonation coefficient of reinforced concrete structures | Pushpakumara, B.H.J., Weerasinghe, W.P.H.P. | 2022 | Australian Journal of Civil Engineering. |
| 21 | Heat Transfer Enhancement in Microchannels With Liquid – Liquid Slug Flow Using Al2O3Nanoparticles | Siriwardana, G., Bandara, T., Ranasinghe, C. | 2022 | MERCon 2022 – Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, Proceedings. |
| 22 | Hydrochemistry of an ancient traditional irrigation reservoir in Padaviya, Sri Lanka | Cooray, A.T., Siriwardana, C., Koliyabandara, P.A., Liyanage, S. | 2022 | Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 99(11), art. no. 100771. |
| 23 | Impact of firm characteristics on corporate sustainability reporting: a meta-analysis | Soysa, R.N.K., Pallegedara, A., Kumara, A.S., Jayasena, D.M., Samaranayake, M.K.S.M. | 2022 | International Journal of Sustainable Society, 14(3), pp. 201-220. |
| 24 | Linking sustainability and spirituality: A preliminary assessment in pursuit of a sustainable and ethically correct world | Leal Filho, W., Salvia, A.L., Ulluwishewa, R., (…), Cichos, K., Farrugia, E. | 2022 | Journal of Cleaner Production, 380, art. no. 135091. |
| 25 | Modeling the Mechanical Behavior of Microcrystalline Cellulose-Based Polymer Composite Materials | Amutheesan, J., Sukirtha, S., Samarasekara, A.M.P.B., Amarasinghe, D.A.S., Karunanayake, L. | 2022 | MERCon 2022 – Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, Proceedings. |
| 26 | Modern Supercapacitors Technologies and Their Applicability in Mature Electrical Engineering Applications | Subasinghage, K., Gunawardane, K., Padmawansa, N., Kularatna, N., Moradian, M. | 2022 | Energies, 15(20), art. no. 7752. |
| 27 | New insights into the effective removal of Basic Red 46 onto activated carbon produced from pomegranate peels | Akkari, I., Graba, Z., Bezzi, N., Vithanage, M., Kaci, M.M. | 2022 | Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. |
| 28 | Numerical Investigation on Fire Performance of LSF and Steel Modular Floor Panels | Perera, D., Upasiri, I.R., Poologanathan, K., (…), Kanthasamy, E., Rajanayagam, H. | 2022 | Buildings, 12(10), art. no. 1721. |
| 29 | On-field optical imaging data for the pre-identification and estimation of leaf deformities | Saleah, S.A., Wijesinghe, R.E., Lee, S.-Y., (…), Jeon, M., Kim, J. | 2022 | Scientific Data, 9(1), art. no. 698. |
| 30 | Phytochemical screening and antioxidants in vitro bioaccessibility of Coccinia grandis: An underutilized wild edible plant in Sri Lanka | Peduruhewa, P.S., Jayathunage, K.G.L.R., Liyanage, R. | 2022 | IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1094(1), art. no. 012007. |
| 31 | Profiling of Shelter Campers, Their Attitudes, and Perceptions towards Environmental Impacts of Campsite Use and Management: Evidence from National Parks of Sri Lanka | Perera, P., Mallikage, S.T., Newsome, D., Vlosky, R. | 2022 | Sustainability (Switzerland), 14(20), art. no. 13311. |
| 32 | Supervised non-intrusive load monitoring algorithm for identifying different operating states of type-II residential appliances | Madhushan, N., Dharmaweera, N., Wijewardhana, U. | 2022 | MERCon 2022 – Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, Proceedings. |
| 33 | Surface interactions of oxytetracycline on municipal solid waste-derived biochar–montmorillonite composite | Weerasooriyagedara, M., Ashiq, A., Gunatilake, S.R., Giannakoudakis, D.A., Vithanage, M. | 2022 | Sustainable Environment, 8(1). |
| 34 | Sustainable Synthesis of Highly Functionalized Activated Carbon using Plasma Technology | Jayasinghe, S., Pasan Siriwardena, D., Munaweera, I., Perera, C., Kottegoda, N. | 2022 | ChemPlusChem, 87(10), p. e202200202. |
| 35 | Taxonomy and Phylogenetic Appraisal of Dothideomycetous Fungi Associated with Magnolia, Lilium longiflorum and Hedychium coronarium | Silva, N.I.D., Thambugala, K.M., Tennakoon, D.S., (…), Suwannarach, N., Lumyong, S. | 2022 | Journal of Fungi, 8(10), art. no. 1094. |
| 36 | The Quest for Sustainable Catalysis through Transition Metal Doped Carbon-based Single-Atom Catalysts | Madhusha, C., de Silva, M., Munaweera, I., Perera, C., Kottegoda, N. | 2022 | Iranian Journal of Catalysis, 12(3), pp. 261-282. |
| 37 | Trichoglottis longifolia (Orchidaceae: Epidendroideae: Vandeae: Aeridinae), a new species from Sri Lanka | Bandara, C., Atthanagoda, A.G., Bandara, N.L., Ranasinghe, B., Kumar, P. | 2022 | Phytotaxa, 567(1), pp. 71-78. |
| 38 | Web Crippling Behaviour of Cold-Formed Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminium Lipped Channel Sections with Web Openings | Weerasinghe, H., Konthesingha, C., Nanayakkara, A., (…), Perampalam, G., Kanthasamy, E. | 2022 | Buildings, 12(11), art. no. 1820. |
