Scopus Journal Publications


Paper Title : – Exploring conditions for designing citizen observatories in Sri Lanka: The case of air quality in rural areas.
Author/ Authors :-Rathnayake, C., Joshi, S., & Cerratto-Pargman, T.
Published Year : 2025
Journal Title : Citizen Science: Theory and Practice
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.5334/cstp.695

Paper Title : – Advancing bio-filter materials for enhanced desalination in agricultural applications
Author/ Authors :- K. K. T. Thilanka, R. H. W. Pathinayaka, W. P. V. S. Udayanga, Rohini M. de Silva* and K. M. Nalin de Silva*
Published Year : 2025
Journal Title : RSC Advances, 2025
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA07538B

Paper Title : – Innovative transgenic zebrafish biosensor for heavy metal detection
Author/ Authors :-HMLPB Herath, Rohini M de Silva, RS Dassanayake, YINS Gunawardene, JRP Jayasingha, A Schultz, C Liongue, AC Ward, LOB Afonso, KM Nalin de Silva
Published Year : 2025
Journal Title :Environmental Pollution, 2025
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125547

Paper Title : – Development of a Natural Surface Coating for Clay-Based Surfaces based on Historical Practice
Author/ Authors :- Kavindi Rathnayake, Malsha Mendis, Harsha Galabada, Rangika Halwatura
Published Year : 2025
Journal Title : Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.30509/pccc.2025.167422.1340

Paper Title : – Optimising Contract Interpretations with Large Language Models: A Comparative Evaluation of a Vector Database-Powered Chatbot vs. ChatGPT
Author/ Authors :- P. V. I. N. Saparamadu; Samad Sepasgozar; R. N. D. Guruge; H. S. Jayasena; Ali Darejeh; Sanee Mohammad Ebrahimzadeh; B. A. I. Eranga
Published Year : 2025
Journal Title : Buildings 2025
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15071144

Paper Title : – 5-Formyltetrahydrofolate in a Cohort of Pregnant Women Following Folic Acid Supplementation
Author/ Authors :- Miruna Sudharshani Kalaimani Rabindrakumar, Veranja Karunaratne, Carukshi Arambepola, Vijay Pal SinghSharmila Jayasena, V. Pujitha Wickramasinghe and Tharanga Thoradeniya
Published Year : 2025
Journal Title : ACS Publications
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.5c00251

Paper Title : – Optimum sizing and configuration of electrical system for telecommunication base stations with grid power, Li-ion battery bank, diesel generator and solar PV
Author/ Authors :- C.M.M.R.S. Silva, P.N.D. Premadasa, D.P. Chandima, J.P. Karunadasa, Patrick Wheeler
Published Year : 2025
Journal Title : Journal of Energy Storage
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2025.116704

Paper Title : – Infrared-Augmented CycleGAN (IRACycle GAN) for Unpaired Night-to-Day Image Translation
Author/ Authors :- K. J. P. Fernando; H. K. I. S. Lakmal; W. C. Nirmal
Published Year : 2025
Journal Title : IEEE
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARC64760.2025.10962847

Paper Title : – Vibration-Based Failure Prediction in Machinery: Novel Application of Time Series Decomposition and Neural Networks
Author/ Authors :- W. C. Nirmal;  H. K. I. S. Lakmal ;  K. J. P. Fernando
Published Year : 2025
Journal Title : IEEE
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1109/ICARC64760.2025.10962877

Paper Title : – Lipid nanoparticles in antiretroviral therapy: A nanotechnology breakthrough for HIV/AIDS treatment
Author/ Authors :- D. Dulana C. Suriyarachchi, Nuwanthi P. Katuwavila
Published Year : 2025
Journal Title : HIV Medicine
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1111/hiv.13770

Paper Title : –  A Comprehensive Review of Hierarchical Porous Carbon Synthesis from Rice Husk
Author/ Authors :- Dinuka Nuwan Tharaka, Nadeeka D. Tissera, Gayan Priyadarshana, Damayanthi Dahanayake
Published Year : 2025
Journal Title : Rice Science
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsci.2025.04.009

Paper Title : –  A Comprehensive  Investigation of Microplastic Contamination and Polymer Toxicity in Farmed Shrimps; L. vannamei and P. monodon
Author/ Authors :- Jayaweera, Y.U., Hennayaka, H.M.A.I., Herath, H.M.L.P.B. et al
Published Year : 2025
Journal Title : Water, Air, & Soil Pollution (Springer Nature)
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-025-07800-x

Paper Title : –  Innovative transgenic zebrafish biosensor for heavy metal detection.
Author/ Authors :-Herath HMLPB, de Silva RM, Dassanayake RS, Gunawardene YINS, Jayasingha JRP, Schultz A, Liongue C, Ward AC, Afonso LOB, de Silva KMN.
Published Year : 2025
Journal Title : Environmental Pollution (Elsevier) (Q1; IF: 7.6)
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125547

Paper Title : – In vitro growth of visceralizing Leishmania species in an endemic setting of Leishmania donovani induced cutaneous leishmaniasis: an observational study.
Author/ Authors :- B. Deepachandi, S. Weerasinghe, H. Gunathilake, P. Soysa, Y. Siriwardana
Published Year : 2024
Journal Title : Experimental Parasitology
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exppara.2024.108710

Paper Title : –  Development and evaluation of in-house ELISAs for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 specific antibodies in COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka
Author/ Authors :- SL. Pathirana, B. Deepachandi, P. Gunasekera, et al
Published Year : 2024
Journal Title : International Journal of Microbiology
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.26493/1854-6935.22.167-192

Paper Title : –  Evaluation of the Anticancer Properties of the Phytochemicals Present in Annona muricata
Author/ Authors :- S. Samaratunga and Nuwanthi P. Katuwavila
Published Year : 2024
Journal Title : Ceylon Journal of Science
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v53i4.8317

Paper Title : –  Keratin protein nanofibers from merino wool yarn: a top-down approach for the disintegration of hierarchical wool architecture to extract α-keratin protein nanofibers
Author/ Authors :- Nadeeka D. Tissera, Ruchira N. Wijesena, Natali Ludowyke, Gayan Priyadarshana, Damayanthi Dahanayake, Rohini M. de Silva, and K. M. Nalin de Silva
Published Year : 2024
Journal Title :Royal Society of Chemistry
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07063H

Paper Title : –   Induction of Apoptosis and Antiproliferative Activity of MCF-7 Human Breast Cancer Cells with Sonicated Aqueous Peel Extract of Punica granatum L. (Nimali sp.)
Author/ Authors :- Udeshika Yapa Bandara, Preethi Soysa, Chamindri Witharana
Published Year : 2024
Journal Title : Asian Pacific Journal of cancer prevention
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.31557/APJCP.2024.25.11.3967

Paper Title : –  Transcriptomic Analysis of Secondary Metabolite Biosynthesis in Solanaceae Medicinal Plants
Author/ Authors :- PHS Dasanya, Madhavi Hewadikaram
Published Year : 2024
Journal Title : Journal of Herbal Medicine
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hermed.2024.100899

Paper Title : – Predicted roles of long non-coding RNAs in abiotic stress tolerance responses of plants
Author/ Authors :- IUH Imaduwage, Madhavi Hewadikaram
Published Year : 2024
Journal Title : Molecular Horticulture
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1186/s43897-024-00094-3

Paper Title : – IoT-Based Smart Beehive Monitoring System
Author/ Authors :- Nisal Liyanage, Chamindra Attanayaka, Isuru Sri Bandara, Tarinya Perera,Daniru Neilkumara, Lakshman Chandrasiri
Published Year : 2024
Journal Title : 2024 6th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC)
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1109/ICAC64487.2024.10851052

Paper Title : – Enhanced Failure Detection in Induction Motors Using Supervised Learning and Data Smoothing Techniques
Author/ Authors :- W.C. Nirmal; H.K.I.S. Lakmal; S.A.K. Dhananjaya
Published Year : 2024
Journal Title : IEEE
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1109/SLAAI-ICAI63667.2024.10844966

Paper Title : – Evaluating the Features of Indoor Positioning Systems Using Explainable AI
Author/ Authors :- K. S.A.K. Dhananjaya; H.K.I.S. Lakmal; W.C. Nirmal
Published Year : 2024
Journal Title : IEEE
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1109/SLAAI-ICAI63667.2024.10844991

Paper Title : –  Influences of ICT Tools on the Empathizing Phase of the Design Thinking Process of Design Students
Author/ Authors :- Upeksha Hettithanthri, Preben Hansen & Harsha Munasinghe
Published Year : 2024
Journal Title :Design, User Experience, and Usability.
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61362-3_6

Paper Title : –  Text Chat-Mediated Dynamic Assessment Towards Self- Regulation in Language Learning.
Author/ Authors :- Udeshinee, W. A. P., Knutsson, O., & Männikkö-Barbutiu, S.
Published Year : 2024
Journal Title :International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.4018/IJMBL.335067

Paper Title : –  Contextualizing Public Health Interventions in Eliminating Endemic Diseases: New Lessons From a Review of Sri Lanka’s Success in Eliminating Malaria
Author/ Authors :- Wisden BH, Hewadikaram M, Dissanayake U, et al.
Published Year : 2024
Journal Title :INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1177/00469580241308443

Paper Title : –  Exploring the architectural design process assisted in conventional design studio: a systematic literature review
Author/ Authors :- Upeksha Hettithanthri, Preben Hansen & Harsha Munasinghe
Published Year : 2023
Journal Title :International Journal of Technology and Design Education
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-022-09792-9

Paper Title : – Web-Based Data Hiding: A Hybrid Approach Using Steganography and Visual Cryptography
Author/ Authors :- Ediriweera Seniru, Dilhara BAS, Disanayake C.
Published Year : 2023
Journal Title :International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering, SCSE 2023
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1109/SCSE59836.2023.10214994

Paper Title : – A multi-objective optimization model for sizing an off-grid hybrid energy microgrid with optimal dispatching of a diesel generator
Author/ Authors :- P.N.D. Premadasa,C.M.M.R.S. Silva, D.P. Chandima,J.P. Karunadasa
Published Year : 2023
Journal Title :Journal of Energy Storage
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.107621

Paper Title : – Users’ evaluation of a digital government collaborative platform (DGCP) in Sri Lanka
Author/ Authors :- M Sapraz, S Han
Published Year : 2023
Journal Title :Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1108/TG-10-2022-0140

Paper Title : –Dataset of De novo leaf, salicylic induced leaf and flower transcriptome profiling of Datura metel plant
Author/ Authors :-Madhavi Hewadikaram,S.D.N.K. Bathige  , Veranja Karunaratne
Published Year : 2023
Journal Title :Data in Brief
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2023.109737

Paper Title : –  Exploring the Collaborative Design Process at Conventional Design Studio
Author/ Authors :- Upeksha Hettithanthri, Preben Hansen & Harsha Munasinghe
Published Year : 2022
Journal Title :Innovative Technologies and Learning. (ICITL 2022)
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15273-3_25

Paper Title : –  Design studio practice in the context of architectural education: A narrative literature review
Author/ Authors :- Upeksha Hettithanthri, Preben Hansen
Published Year : 2022
Journal Title :International Journal of Technology and Design Education
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-021-09694-2

Paper Title : –  Re-designing a regulatory scale for dynamic assessment in the synchronous text chat environment in collaboration with teachers
Author/ Authors :- Udeshinee, W. A. P., Knutsson, O., Barbutiu, S. M., & Jayathilake, C.
Published Year : 2022
Journal Title :Computer Assisted Language Learning
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1080/09588221.2022.2092153

Paper Title : – Recent Advances of Edible Packaging as an Alternative in Food Packaging Applications
Author/ Authors :- K.G. Kaushani, N. Katuwawila, R.A Jayasinghe, A.H.L.R. Nilmini, G. Priyadarshana
Published Year : 2022
Journal Title : Asian Journal of Chemistry
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2022.23822

Paper Title : –Trends in Smart Packaging Technologies for Sustainable Monitoring of Food Quality and Safety
Author/ Authors :- K.G. Kaushani, N. L. Rathnasinghe, N. Katuwawila, R.A Jayasinghe, A.H.L.R. Nilmini, G. Priyadarshana
Published Year : 2022
Journal Title : International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)
DOI/Article Link : http://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2022.7702

Paper Title : –Evaluation of novel nanocomposites for enhanced anticancer activity of XLAsp-P2 peptide
Author/ Authors :- Yasuri Amarasekara, Inoka C. Perera, Nuwanthi P. Katuwavila, Ranga S. Jayakody, Gehan A.J. Amaratunga, Laksiri Weerasinghe
Published Year : 2022
Journal Title : Journal of Molecular Structure
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.132618

Paper Title : –TMPRSS6 rs855791 polymorphism is associated with iron deficiency in a cohort of Sri Lankan pregnant women
Author/ Authors :- Halinne Lokuge Thilakshi Chamanika Abeywickrama, Miruna Sudharshani Kalaimani Rabindrakumar, Lakindu Samaranayake Pathira Kankanamge, Tharanga Thoradeniya & Gayani Harendra Galhena
Published Year : 2022
Journal Title : Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-022-00377-8

Paper Title : – Translating human values to design requirements: the case of developing digital government collaborative platform (DGCP) for environmental sustainability in Sri Lanka
Author/ Authors :-:M Sapraz, S Han  
Published Year : 2022
Journal Title :The 23rd Annual International Conference on Digital Government, DG. O 2022(ACM)
DOI/Article Link : https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3543434.3543455

Paper Title : – Evaluation of a Digital Government Collaborative Platform for Environmental Sustainability in Sri Lanka
Author/ Authors :-:M Sapraz, S Han  
Published Year : 2022
Journal Title :Pacific Asian Conference on Information Systems-(PACIS 2022)
DOI/Article Link : https://aisel.aisnet.org/pacis2022/206

Paper Title : –Empowerment Through Women Entrepreneurship: A Case from the Beauty Salon Sector in Sri Lanka
Author/ Authors :- De Silva, T. D., Barbutiu S. M., Wakunuma K., and Dhameeth G. S
Published Year : 2021
Journal Title :Journal of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Education
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.28934/jwee21.12.pp121-146

Paper Title : – Implicating human values for designing a digital government collaborative platform for environmental issues: A value sensitive design approach
Author/ Authors :- M Sapraz, S Han
Published Year : 2021
Journal Title :Sustainability
DOI/Article Link : https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/11/6240

Paper Title : – Text Chat as a Mediating Tool in Providing Teachers’ Corrective Feedback in the ESL Context: Social and Cultural Challenges.
Author/ Authors :- Udeshinee, W. A. P., Knutsson, O., Männikkö-Barbutiu, S., & Jayathilake, C.
Published Year : 2021
Journal Title :Asian EFL Journal
DOI/Article Link :

Paper Title : – Mapping the current landscape of citizen-driven environmental monitoring: A systematic literature review
Author/ Authors :- Rathnayake, C., Joshi, S., & Cerratto-Pargman, T.
Published Year : 2020
Journal Title : Sustainability: Science, Practice and Policy
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1080/15487733.2020.1829845

Paper Title : – Using Mobile Phones as a Learning Tool in Nature Inspired Furniture Design Process
Author/ Authors :-Upeksha Hettithanthri & Preben Hansen
Published Year : 2020
Journal Title : ICT Analysis and Applications
DOI/Article Link : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0630-7_48

Paper Title : – Improving Collaboration Between Government and Citizens for Environmental Issues: Lessons Learned from a Case in Sri Lanka
Author/ Authors :-:M Sapraz, S Han  
Published Year : 2020
Journal Title : ICT Systems and Sustainability: Proceedings of ICT4SD 2020, Volume 1, 297-306
DOI/Article Link : https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-8289-9_28

Paper Title : – A review of electronic government for environmental sustainability
Author/ Authors :-:M Sapraz, S Han  
Published Year : 2019
Journal Title : Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS 2019, X’ian, China)
DOI/Article Link : https://aisel.aisnet.org/pacis2019/155