Female labor force participation (FLFP) is a key indicator of gender equality and economic development. Sri Lanka has made significant progress in gender equality, with high female literacy rates and educational attainment levels. However, FLFP in Sri Lanka remains low, at around 30–35% for the past two decades—well below the global average of 49.6%. The …

The Factors Affecting Female Labor Force Participation – Case Study of Sri LankaRead More

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 …

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

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 …

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

The increasing environmental degradation caused by traditional engineering materials has led to a global shift toward sustainable alternatives. This paper explores the role of sustainable engineering materials in reducing environmental impact across sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and energy. It provides a comprehensiveanalysis of the life cycle of sustainable materials, highlights the environmental harm of …

Sustainable Engineering Materials for Environmental ProtectionRead More

Wi-Fi backscatter communication offers a compelling solution for ultra-low-power and battery-free communication systems, especially within the Internet of Things (IoT) domain. By repurposing existing Wi-Fi infrastructure and ambient signals, backscatter systems achieve energy-efficient communication by reflecting signals rather than generating them. This review consolidates the current landscape of Wi-Fi backscatter technologies and highlights key areas …

Wi-Fi Backscatter for Low Power IoT: Review and Research OutlookRead More