Sustainable Material Solutions for Reduced Environmental Impact

Both resource usage and greenhouse gas emission problems are significant problems worldwide, and these problems emphasize the need for engineering materials for environmental sustainability. The research uses case studies and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to select alternative materials such as geopolymer concrete, hempcrete, recycled metals, bamboo, engineered wood and bioplastics.

A Handwriting-Based IoT Control System for Speech-Impaired Users Using LLMs and Edge Devices

Communication barriers remain a critical challenge for individuals with speech impairments, often limiting their ability to interact with their environment and control everyday devices. Existing assistive technologies mainly rely on voice, touch or gesture-based interfaces, which may not be suitable for all users due to physical or cognitive limitations. In this paper propose a novel …

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Intelligent Packaging Applications in the Fruit and Vegetable Manufacturing Industry: Recent Advancements, Limitations and Future Outlook

Intelligent packaging materials have emerged as a significant innovation in the fruit and vegetable manufacturing industry, offering the potential to improve product quality, enhance food safety, and extend shelf life. The technology, including components like sensors, indicators, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, provides real-time insights into the condition of packaged produce by monitoring parameters …

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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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