Recent Publications
The Impact of Facebook and TikTok Usage on the First Semester End Exam Scores of IT Undergraduates in the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology at NIIBS Campus.
The omnipresence of algorithmic social media platforms presents a profound cognitive challenge in technical undergraduate education. This empirical study investigates the relationship between daily engagement with Facebook and TikTok and the academic performance of Information Technology (IT) undergraduates within the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology at NIIBS Campus. Employing a quantitative, descriptive-correlational research design, …
Artificial Intelligence as the New Intelligence Layer of Mechatronics A Critical Review of the Transformation from Programmed Automation to Assured Autonomy
Mechatronics traditionally integrates mechanical systems, electronics, sensing and computer control through pre-specified models, rules and feedback structures. Artificial intelligence (AI) extends this paradigm by enabling representation learning, probabilistic inference, adaptive optimisation and data-driven decision-making; however, published evidence remains fragmented across robotics, maintenance, manufacturing, digital twins and cyber-physical systems. This critical evidence review synthesises a verified …
BlooDChain Design and Analytical Evaluation of a Privacy-Preserving Blockchain Framework with Steganography for Anonymous Blood Donor Matching
BlooDChain is a novel blockchain-enabled privacy-preserving blood donation platform that addresses critical challenges in donor-recipient coordination while maintaining robust privacy protection. The system integrates a multi-layered security architecture combining blockchain immutability, steganographic data concealment, hardware-based encryption, and zero-knowledge anonymous matching protocols to provide unprecedented donor privacy protection. BlooDChain introduces a three-tier privacy model accommodating varying …
The Impact of social media on Academic Performance A Case Study of Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies
The purpose of this case study is to determine the pros and cons of the effects of social media usage by students of Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies on the academic performance of these students. By conducting a case study using the mixed methods approach and collecting data by administering the Google Forms to …
Vision-Based and Machine Learning Approaches for Real-Time Dye Concentration Monitoring in Textile Processes A Review
The textile industry is one of the most significant industries in Sri Lanka, which gives a massive economic income to the country. Dyeing is an important process in the apparel industry since it directly impacts the exports if it does not have the accurate color consistency that’s needed. Such inaccuracies in color consistency lead to …