Industry 4.0 (I4.0) holds significant potential for the construction sector by introducing advanced technologies and innovative practices that enhance efficiency, productivity, safety, and sustainability. However, the Sri Lankan construction industry is still in the early stages of adopting these novel technologies. Therefore, this research investi...
Published in Frontiers in Public Health
Background Alcohol imposes a significant burden on health, social and economic systems in Sri Lanka. In the present economic crisis taxes on alcohol provides necessary revenue increases. Yet, the perception of the public on alcohol policies in Sri Lanka is not well explored. Objectives This opinion survey was conducted with the aim to understand th...
Published in IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
The effective practice of waste separation at the source is crucial for achieving sustainable development and promoting the reduce, reuse, and recycle concept. This practice should be adopted by both households and business organisations. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the factors that influence the intention of waste separat...
The dynamic nature of urbanization calls for more frequently updated and more reliable datasets than conventional methods, in order to comprehend it for planning purposes. The current widely used methods to study urbanization heavily depend on shifts in residential populations and building densities, the data of which are static and do not necessar...
Published in Journal of Education, Society & Multiculturalism
The linguistic landscape of Sri Lanka underwent dramatic transformations owing to the influence of Indic languages and the colonization which resulted in increased language contact and hybridization of local languages. Advancements in digital and commercialization of language learning increased the demand for second and foreign language education. ...
This study provides a thorough examination of the potential and problems associated with integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the circular economy (CE) framework within Sri Lanka’s construction industry. The study uses approach that combines primary data obtained through a questionnaire survey involving several stakeholders with secondary ...
Published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Introduction With the increase in non-tariff measures (NTMs) in recent years, understanding their impact on trade policies and agricultural exports is of utmost importance for countries like Sri Lanka, where the proliferation of NTMs has posed substantial impediments to its mango export industry. However, studying NTMs can be challenging due to the...
Publication status: Published / Funder: Research Council of Norway; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100005416 / Funder: ‘Holding Aid Accountable: Relational Humanitarianism in Protracted Crisis’ (AidAccount); Grant(s): 301024 / Aid relations in protracted displacement comprise a diversity of actors with different influence and involvement over t...
Published in Environmental Research Communications
The wave of modernization and globalization in the last century has rapidly involved a technological paradigm shift from indigenous irrigation water systems to modern systems in arid regions. Despite interest in the drought resilience of indigenous water systems, the impact of this paradigm shift on drought resilience remains poorly understood beca...
Published in Journal of health psychology
This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of eight Sri Lankan mothers of infants with complex congenital heart disease (CCHD) using semi-structured interviews. Four themes were generated as: illness perception, communication with medical staff, challenges faced, and coping mechanisms. These provided insight into the multi-faceted nature...
