A survey on underutilized vegetables in Kandy District Sri Lanka and a study on nutritional properties of selected underutilized vegetables

Sri Lanka is home to a diverse array of nutritionally rich vegetables, many of which are underutilized due to limited public awareness of their health benefits. This study aimed to assess the level of awareness regarding underutilized vegetables (UUVs) within the Ranawana West Grama Niladhari Division of the Harispattuwa Divisional Secretariat in the Kandy District …

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Exploring the Interplay Between Academic Background, Digital Literacy, and Career Aspirations Among Pre-University Students in Sri Lanka

This study investigates the influence of English language proficiency, academic stream, and digital skills on the higher education preferences and career aspirations of pre-university students in Sri Lanka. Using data mining techniques in WEKA 3.8.6, the Apriori, RandomTree, and REPTree algorithms were applied to identify correlations and predictors. Results revealed English proficiency and coding ability …

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Mitigating Stress among Construction Labourers during Economic Crises – A Study of the Sri Lankan Construction Industry

The construction industry is a key driver of economic growth in Sri Lanka. However, the current economic crisis has significantly impacted the industry, resulting in reduced investment, delayed payments, and project cancellations. These challenges have led to increased stress levels among construction labourers, posing a threat to their well-being and the industry’s sustainable growth and …

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Advancing BIM-Driven Elemental Cost Planning – A Standards-Based Revit Plugin for Accurate Construction Estimation

While Elemental Cost Planning (ECP) is widely adopted in international construction, its integration with Building Information Modeling (BIM) remains underdeveloped in Sri Lanka. This study aims to address the absence of a standardised, automated, and NRM 01-compliant BIM-ECP solution by developing a functional Revit-based plugin capable of producing accurate, region-sensitive cost estimates. As the design …

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