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Research Symposium 2010
“Value Addition to National Resource Base”
September 16 -17, 2010
Uva Wellassa University
Programme on September 16, 2010
Inaugural Session
Venue: Main Lecture Theatre
Chairperson: Mr. Chandra Embuldeniya, Vice Chancellor, Uva
Wellassa University
08.30 a.m. Registration
09.00 a.m. Lighting of the Oil lamp
National Anthem
University Anthem
09.10 a.m. Welcome Address by Dr. G. Chandrasena, Research Symposium
Coordinator
09.15 a.m. Address by Mr. Chandra Embuldeniya, Vice Chancellor, Uva
Wellassa University
09.45 a.m. Keynote Address by the Guest of Honour
10.30 a.m. Highlights of the Research Symposium 2010
10.45 a.m. Vote of thanks by Dr. S. C. Jayamanne, Secretary of Research
Symposium
10.50 a.m. TEA
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Technical Session I - Animal Science
Venue: G III Lecture Theatre
Programme on September 16, 2010
Chairperson: Dr. K. F. S. T. Silva
11.00 a.m. Keynote Address by Mr. M. Arsekularathne, Manager - Research and
Development, Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
11.30 a.m. Determination of Optimum Citric Acid Concentration and Pressing
Weight for Marinated Ready to Cook Paneer with Maximum
Organoleptic Properties
D. C. Karunarathna, A. M. N. L. Abeysinghe, D. C. Mudannayake and
K.F.S.T. Silva
11.45 a.m. Development of a Molded Sherbet Bar on a Stick with Frozen Yoghurt
Core and Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) Shell
Y. G. C. Indika, D. C. Mudannayake, A. M. N. L. Abeysinghe,
J. K. Vidanaarachchi, and D. A. M. Arsecularatne
12.00 a.m. Development of Buttermilk Pudding Incorporating Skim Milk Powder,
Condensed Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Milk and Kitul (Caryota urens)
Treacle
I. M. V. E. Illankoon, D.C. Mudannayake, A. M. N. L. Abeysinghe,
K. Jayarathne, and K. F. S. T. Silva
12.15 a.m. The Effect of Overrun and Storage Temperature on Melting Resistence
of Ice Cream
B. M. U. Basnayake, D .C. Mudannayake, A .M. N. L. Abeysinghe,
C. P. Samarasekara and K. F. S. T. Silva
12.30p.m. – 01.30 p.m. LUNCH
01.30 a.m. Development of Value Added Stirred Yoghurt Rippled with Cooking
Chocolate Syrup
M. K. Ranasinghe, D. C. Mudannayake, A. M. N. L. Abeysinghe,
L. Rupasinghe, and J. K. Vidanarachchi
01.45 a.m. Development of A Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Plan for the Yoghurt Production Line at Milco Company (Pvt) Ltd,
Digana
S. M. A. B. Samarasinghe, D. C. Mudannayake, A. M. N. L. Abesinghe,
K. F. S. T. Silva, and K. E. Udayathilake
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02.00 a.m. Development of a Ready to Serve Layered Jelly Custard Packed in
Polystyrene Cup
T. G. A. S. Sanjeewa, D. C. Mudannayake, A. M. N. L. Abesinghe,
J. N. Danasekara and J. K. Vidanarachchi
02.15 a.m. Development of fish cake by incorporating sword fish (xiphias gladius)
and tuna (thunnus albacores) with suitable local available filler, rice
(oryza sativa), kurakkan powder (eleusine coracana) & soya flour
(glycine max)
G. D. M.Thilakarathne, E. D. N. S. Abeyrathne, S. C. Jayamanne and
S. H. Jayasena
02.30 a.m. Development of a Burger Using Chicken Meat, Liver and Gizzard with
Locally Available Cereal as A Filler
U. S. R. T. A. Bandara, E. D. N. S. Abeyrathne and H.W. Cyril
02.45 a.m. Development of a HACCP Plan for Formed Meat Production Line at
Gills Food Product (Pvt) Ltd.
K. M. P. K. Piyasena, E.D.N.S. Abeyrathne, D. K. D. D. Jayasena,
C. Boraluwa and H. W. Cyril
03.00 p.m. – 03.15 p.m. TEA
03.15 a.m. Development of HACCP Plan for Steam Boiled Meat of Asian Blue
Swimming Crabs (Portunus pelagicus).
K. Kanojan, M. D .C. A. Perera, E. D. N. S. Abeyrathne and
S. C. Jayamanne
03.30 a.m. Development of a Low Fat Chicken Meat Ball with a suitable Fat
Replacer
H. D. S. J. Dissanayake, D. K. D. D. Jayasena ,
S. D. B. Samayamanthree and H. W. Cyril
03.45 a.m. Effect of slaughtering age and sex of strain cobb and hybro on cutup
weights
P. Pathmanathan, D. K. D. D. Jayasena, N. M. N. Nambapana, and
G. Weerasooriya
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Programme on September 17, 2010
Chairperson: Prof. E.I.L. Silva
09.00 a.m. Keynote Address by Mr. Jonathen Joseph, Founder, Swiss Cheese Co.
(Pvt.) Ltd.
09.30 a.m. Development of Breeding Technology for Endemic Fish Belontia
signata
S. O. M. R. Ossen, S. C. Jayamanne, and A. R. Mudelige
09.45 a.m. Development of Leather Using Skin of Tilapia and Tanning Fish Skins
Using Vegetable and Aluminum Tannins to Produce Chromium Free
Leather
W. M. S. A. Priyadarshana , S. C. Jayamanne and
W. Wickramasinghe
10.00 a.m. Development of a Low cost fish feed for rearing ornamental fish guppy
(Poecilia reticulate)
W. M. K. G. S. B. Wanigasekara , M. H. S. Ariyarathne,
H. M. P. Kithsiri and S. C. Jayamanne
10.15 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. TEA
10.30 a.m. Investigation of Regions Free of White Spot Syndrome Virus Contamination
in Wild P.monodon Brooders to be Used as Broodstock Resource for
Shrimp Hatcheries
M. Y. F. Nathiya, P. K. M. Wijegoonawardane, P. B. A. I. K. Bulumlla
and S. C. Jayamanne
10.45 a.m. Improve the Export Quality of Sword Fish Steak by Incorporating Low
Valued Fish (Lates calcarifer,Catla catla,Lutjanus campechanus) and
Root Crops (Solanum tuberosum, Ipomoea batatas, Solenostemon
rotundifolius) in Order to Reduce The Initial Mercury of Sword Fish
S. Niruba, E. D. N. S. Abeyrathne, S. C. Jayamanne, S. H. Jayasena
11.00 a.m. Investigation on the Effect of Addition of Sugar into Ice on TVB-N
Content, Microbial Growth, PH and Histamine Formation during the Ice
Storage of Skipjack Tuna in Boats K. K. M. M. Wimalakeerthi, , P. H. Ginigaddarage,
K. W. S. Ariyawansa G. J. Ganegama Arachchi and S. C. Jayamanne
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11.15 a.m. Effect of the Flock Age and Eggs Storage Time on the Hatchability and
Apparent Fertility of Broiler Grandparent stock Eggs
I. K. D. C. B. Ekanayake, N. M. N. Nambapana, D. K. D. D. Jayasena,
D. A. Satharasinghe and K. Samarasinghe
11.30 a.m. Investigation of Occurrences of Mercury Level in Tuna Fish (Thunnus
albacarus) in Relation to It Habitat and Size Variation
M. P. Weththasinghe, E. D. N. S. Abeyrathne and B. Karunarathne
11.45a.m. Observations on Environmental Factors and Live Performance of
Broilers in Environment Control Broiler Houses during Hot Weather
A. M. R. S. Amarasekara, N. M. N. Nambapana, D. K. D. D. Jayasena
and G. A. P. Ganegoda
12.00 noon – 01.00 p.m. LUNCH
01.00 p.m. Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Cattle in Badulla District
(with Special Reference to Cryptosporidium spp)
T .S. R. Fernando, R.P.V.J, Rajapakshe, P. B. A. I. K. Bullumulla,
K. Wijesundara
01.15 p.m.. A Study on Gastrointestinal Parasitism of Nematode and Eimeria spp
on Cattle and Goat Units in Mahaberiyathanna Farm
K. M. K. R. Kumaragama, R. P. V. J. Rajapakse, A. M. Samaraweera
and K. Wijesundara
01.30 p.m. Study on Growth and Performance of Three Indigenous Village
Chicken Types (Small, Medium and Heavy) at the Central Poultry
Research Station, Karandagolla, Kundasale T. Mathiyalagan, P. B. A. I. K. Bulumulla, D. V. S. D. S. Gamage
01.45 p.m. A Case Study: Factors Affecting on Milk Production of Contract
Farmers’ of the Swiss Cheese Company Private Limited in Nuwara-Eliya
District
A. L. M. Rifky, A. M. Samaraweera, J. V. L. C. Jayasinghe and
M. B. P. K. Mahipala
02.00 p.m. Waste Minimization of Poultry Feed Processing through Cleaner
Production
W. L. U. Wijesekara, E. D. N. S. Abeyrathne , G. A. P. Ganegoda and
K. Samarasinghe
02.15 p.m. Analysis of Yield and Some Physicochemical Properties of Tallow
Rendered from Leather Industry Waste
S.Vinothsanker, W.Wickramasinghe, A.M. Samaraweera and
H.W. Cyril
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Technical Session II - Export Agriculture
Venue: G IV Lecture Theatre
Programme on September 16, 2010
Chairperson: Prof. S. J. B. A. Jayasekera
11.00 a.m. Key Note Address by Mr. S. P. S. Ranatunga, CEO, Chemical
Industries (Colombo) PLC
11.30 a.m. Development of Rice Base Herbal Biscuit Using Kowakka (Coccinia
grandis)
J. A. R. Swarnapali, H. S. Jayawardana, and G.Chandrasena
11.45 a.m. Development of an instant herbal tea from Walkoththamalli (Scoparia
dulcis) for reduction of blood glucose level
P. W. S. H. Sarathchandra and P. E. Kaliyadasa
12.00 p.m. Incorporation of Durian (Durio zibethinus) Seed Gum to Fruit Nectar as
a Substitute for Xanthan Gum
N. H. N. T. Nawarathna, S. B. Nawarathne and C. P. Abesekara
12.15 p.m. Development of a Fiber Rich Rice Based Biscuit
P. A. T. Fernando, B. M. S. K. Thilakarathne,
M. G. P. P. Mahindarathna and A. A. M. Subodinee
12.30p.m. – 01.30 p.m. LUNCH
01.30 p.m. Study on Induced Mutation and Development of Media Protocol for
Plant Regeneration from Mutated Calli of Lily (Lilium longiflorum L.)
H. A. S. L. Jayasinghe, D. A. Shirani and P. E. Kaliyadasa
01.45 p.m. An Empirical Study to Analyze Deviation in Farmer Practices from Label
Information of Rice Herbicides in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka
S. M. T. Buddhika, K. D. S. Kiriwaththuduwage and
M. G. P. P. Mahindarathna
02.00 p.m. Study on In-vitro Growth, Rooting and Acclimatization of Baby’s Breath
(Gypsophila paniculata L.)
W. A. N. T. De Silva, D. A. Shirani and P. E. Kaliyadasa
02.15 p.m. Effect of Lime Concentration and Soaking Period for the Quality of
Bleached Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
M. T. K. Delpachitra, A. D. D. Roshika and G. Chandrasena
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02.30 p.m. Isolation of Yeast and Screening for Amylolitic Activities for the
Saccharification of Locally Available Starchy Produce for the
Production of Bioethanol
G. D. N. Amalee and G. Chandrasena
02.45 p.m. Determination of the Relationship between the Variety and the Main
Stem Leaf Number at Panicle Initiation in Widely Cultivated Rice
Varieties in Sri Lanka
D. B. H. Ambanwela, S. N. Jayawardane and L. M. H. R. Alwis
03.00 p.m. – 03.15 p.m. TEA
03.15 p.m. A Rationale, in Certitude of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for
Ceylon Cinnamon, Trading in the Export Market
D .I .P. De Silva and R. P. D. Gunathilake
03.30 p.m. Evaluation of Different Postharvest Treatments on the Shelf Life of
Guava (Psidium guajava L.)
S. M. I. P. G. Bandara, C. K. D. Wella and S.R.W.M.C.J.K. Ranawana
03.45 p.m. Analysis of the Factors Affecting the Replanting Decision by Tea Small
Holders in Yatinuwara Divisional Secretariat Division
W. M. H. P. Weerasinghe, K. G. B. Obeysekara and
R. A. P. I. S. Dharmadasa
Programme on September 17, 2010
Chairperson: Prof. D. P. S. T. J. Attanayake
09.00 a.m. Key Note Address by Mr. D. A. De S. Wickramanayake, Managing
Director, Pelwatte Sugar Industries Ltd.
09.30 a.m. Compliance to International Food Safety Regulations: in Small Holding
Tea Sector with Special Reference to Kandy District, Sri Lanka
R. M. S. D. Rathnayake, R. P. D. Gunathilake and K. H. S. K. Kithsiri
09.45 a.m. Ascorbic Acid and Antioxidant Level of Ceylon Olive (Elaeocarpus
serratus) as Affected by Variety, Stage of Maturity at Harvest and
Different Methods of Preservation
R. M. D. D. M. Rasnayaka, K. H. Sarananda and
S. R. W. M. C. J. K. Ranawana
10.00 a.m. Preliminary Study on Growth, Correct Harvesting Stage and Chemical
Composition of Amukkara (Withania Somnifera) for Commercial
Cultivation
W. H. N. Silva and P. E. Kaliayadasa
10.15 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. TEA
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10.30 a.m. Developing a Method to Determine 2,4–D And MCPA in Tea with
Derivatization by Gas Chromatography – Electron Capture Detector (GC-
ECD)
P. G. T. Chamara, M. J. Jayasundara, L. M. H. R. Alwis and
D. S. K. Nagahathenna
10.45 a.m. Effect of Explant Source and Hormone Combinations for In-vitro
Propagation of Different Genotypes of Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii )
S. K. M. M. Weerasinghe, H. M. I. Hearth, P. E. Kaliyadasa and
N. S. Withanage
11.00 a.m. Value Addition to Bitter Gourd (Momordica Charantia) by Preparing a Low
Bitterness Spread
W. M. S. U. K. Wijekoon, S. Ekanayake and C. P. Abesekara
11.15 a.m. The Economic Impact of Fertilizer Subsidy for the Small Scale Tea Growers
in Southern Province, Sri Lanka
R. V. Prasanna, H. W. Shyamali and R. A. P. I. S. Dharmadasa
11.30 a.m. Effect of Exogenous Growth Regulators on Seed Production of Tomato
(Solanum lycopersicn) Variety Thilina
K. A. T. Kumarasinghe , D. P. Karunananda and L. M. H. R. Alwis
11.45 a.m. Oil Recovery from Desiccated Coconut (DC) Process Water to Produce
Value Added Coconut Oil
K. M. P. Jeewanthi, J. R. K.
Asanka and R. P. D. Gunathilaka
12.00 p.m. – 01.00 p.m. LUNCH
01.00p.m. Effect of Potassium (KCl) Application on Postharvest Disease Condition
and Fruit Quality of Ripe Papaya (Carica papaya L.)
R. P .S. H. Rathnayaka, K. H. Sarananda and C. P. Abesekara
01.15 p.m. Study on Impact of Price Incentive & Identifying Factors Affecting Green
Leaf Quality in Relation to Reasonable Price Formula for Tea Small Holder
Sector Based on Kalutara District
K. P. T. Premadasa, K. G. B. Obeysekara and R. A. P. I. S. Dharmadasa
01.30 p.m. Comparison Study on Growth and Yield Parameters among Seedlings and
Stem Cuttings of Thai Kangkong (Ipomoea aquatic)
J. P. T. Uthpala, P. Malathy, S. R. W.M. C. J. K. Ranawana and
W. D. G. P. Nilanthi
01.45 p.m. Empirical Study to Compare The Costs And Benefits of Both Conventional
(Non Organic) And Organic Pepper Production Systems in Matale District
S. G. N. K.Subasinghe, M. G. P. P.Mahindarathne and A. P. P. Disna
02.00 p.m. Improvement of Bread Crumb Structure Using Cinnamon
(Cinnamomum verum) Leaves Extract Along With Functional Properties
T. J. H. Gamage, S. B. Nawarathne,
G. Chandrasena
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Technical Session III - Entrepreneurship and Management
Venue: G II Lecture Theatre
Programme on September 16, 2010
Chairperson: Prof. Sumanasiri Liyanage
11.00 a.m. Keynote Address by Mr. Suranga Bandara Herath, General Manager,
Amazon Trading (Pvt) Ltd.
11.30 a.m. Impact of Banking Convenient Facilities on Customer Satisfaction: The
Case of Commercial Banks in Uva Province
W. M. T. P. Gunathilaka and K. M. M. C. B. Kulathunga
11.45 a.m. An Empirical Study on the Effect of Product Innovations on
Organizational Performance in the Banking Sector of Sri Lanka
D. M. R. K. Dissanayake. and A. A . K. K. Jayawardhana
12.00 p.m. The Customer Relationship Management Tools and Customer
Satisfaction in the Hotel Industry; With Special Reference to Kandy
District
M. N. A. Shameer and J .P. R. C. Ranasinghe
12.15 p.m. Study of Impact of Information Technology on the Effectiveness of
Customer Relationship Management in E-Business Perspective in
Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka
G. P. H. A. J. Punchihewa and R. J. Sutha
12.30 p.m. – 01.30 p.m. LUNCH
01.30 p.m. Empirical Study of Employee Rewards System and its Impact on
Behavioural Outcomes of Employees with Special Reference to Private
Commercial Banks in Badulla Urban Area
S. F. Fasana and R. J. Sutha
01.45 p.m. The Impact of Training and Development Practices for the Labour
Productivity in the Apparel Sector with Special Reference to Kalutara
District
M.U. Jayakody and J. Siyambalapitiya
02.00 p.m. The Communication Impact of Intermediaries on the Marketing of
Polytunnel Farmers with Special Reference to Welimada and
Bandarawela Areas
S. L. S. Harshana and W. M.P.T. G. C. Weerakoon
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02.15 p.m. Does the Service Quality of Financing Modes have an impact on the
Financing Source Preferences of Small Industrialists? The Case of
Kurunegala District
P. A. M. Senadeera and K. M. M. C. B. Kulathunga
02.30 p.m. Gender Variation and Job Satisfaction with Special Reference to
Commercial Banks
R. M. D. Rajapaksha and W. M. P. G. C. Weerakoon
02.45 p.m. Comprehensive Study of Marketing Strategy Applied in Handloom
Industry with Special Reference to Kalmunai District
R. M. Fasloon and R. J. Sutha
03.00 p.m. – 03.15 p.m. TEA
Programme on September 17, 2010
Chairperson: Ms. Roshana Ragel
09.00 a.m. Key note address by Mr. Srilal Miththaapala, Project Manager,
Switch Asia / Greening Sri Lanka Hotels Project, CCC Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
09.30 a.m. Effect of Capital Inadequacy on the Growth of Small Scale Sole
Proprietorships in the Communication Industry: The case from the
Badulla District
K. M. P. D. B. Karunanayaka and Y. M. C. Gunaratne
09.45 a.m. Study on Impact of Ecotourism Practices on Customer Attractiveness in
Tourism Industry; with Special Reference to Nuwara Eliya District
W. H. T. C. Silva and J. P. R .C. Ranasinghe
10.00 a.m. The Contributory Factors to the Inefficiency of Freight Transportation
of Sri Lanka Railway (Special Reference to Batticaloa District)
M. M. M. Sifan and D. N. N. Rohan
10.15 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. TEA
10.30 a.m. A Comparative Study on the Impact of Reward System on Job
Satisfaction in the Public and Private Banks in Vavuniya District
K. Kandasamy and J. Siyambalapitiya
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10.45 a.m. Service Quality Perception in the Hotel Industry; with Special Reference
to Galle District
A. M. Sheriff and J. P. R. C. Ranasinghe
11.00 a.m. Effectiveness of Promotional Methods for Recently Introduced Savings
Accounts with Special Reference to Commercial Banks in Badulla Urban
Area
S. H. D. K. Abeygunawardene and P. I. N. Fernando
11.15 a.m. Impact of Performance Appraisal Systems on Employee Performance
and Organizational Effectiveness: The Case from Rural Banking Sector in
Uva Province
H. G. M. Padmasiri and R. J. Sutha
11.30 a.m. Impact of Participative Decision Making on Product Innovations (With
Special Reference to Hotel Industry in Southern Province, Sri Lanka)
K. G. M. Madumali and A. A. K. K. Jayawardhana
11.45 a..m. Job Satisfaction and Organizational Performance (with Special
Reference to Public and Private Bamks in Badulla)
E. M. H. D. K. Wijeratne and W. M. P. G. C. Weerakoon
12.00p.m. Success of Applying the Patriotic Marketing Technique through “Soorya
Singha” Logo (with Special Reference to Uva Province)
I .W. A. I. N. Wijessooriya and P. I. N. Ferna ndo
12.00 p.m. – 01.00 p.m. LUNCH
Posters
� Empirical Study on Economic Benefits of Promoting Own Brand in the Local Tea
Industry in Sri Lanka
W .H. M. Deshan and Y. M. C. Gunaratne
� Potential Marketing Strategies for Export Floriculture Industry with Special
Reference to Nuwara-Eliya and Badulla Districts
S. M. N. Gamage and P. I. N. Fernando
� Potentials, Problems and Obstacles Faced by the Hotel Sector in Developing
Ecotourism as a Vehicle for Socio- economic Development with Special
Reference to Badulla District
K. T. P. R. Kaluarachchi and J. P. R. C. Ranasinghe
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� Impact of Service Quality on the Customer Satisfaction of the Self Service
Retail Shops in the Uva Province
M. I. Madhurangani and K. M. M. C. B. Kulathunga
� Impact of Marketing Strategies on Customer Satisfaction in Mobile
Telecommunication Sector : A study with special reference to Badulla region
H. J. Priyanthi and D. N. N. Rohan
� Self Managed Work Teams and Job Satisfaction
(With Special Reference to Software Developing Companies in Colombo
District)
T. M. A. Sanjeewa and A. A. K. K. Jayawardhana
� Empirical Study on Relationship between Productivity Techniques and Export
Quality Production Level of the Tea Factories (Special Reference to Badulla
District)
P. Wickramarathna and N. P. R. Deyshappriya
� Analyzing the Effectiveness of Poverty Alleviation Micro Financing Project
(PAMP) conducted by Central Bank of Sri Lanka; with special reference to the
Badulla District
K. H. G. T. D. Kariyawasam and N. P. R. Deyshappriya
� Analysis of Output Fluctuations And Reasons, Caused By The Change Of Labor
Shift In The Sri Lankan Apparel Industry (With Reference to Board of
Investment Registered Garments)
M. M. P. Kshemendra and J. Siyambalapitiya
� The Impact of Information System towards the Financial Performance of
Government Banking Sector (With reference to Uva Development Bank)
H. M. J. D. B. Herath and D. N. N. Rohan
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Technical Session IV - Computer Science and Technology
Venue: A I Lecture Theatre
Programme on September 16, 2010
Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Shaluka R. Kodithuwakku
11.00 a.m. Key Note Address by Mr.Madu Rathnayake, CEO, Virtusa (Pvt) Ltd.
11.30 a.m. Business Logic based Clinic Management System Facilitated with Short
Message Service
R. M. Gunasinghe and L. D. C. S. Subhashini
11.45 a.m. Model Driven Framework and Multi Agent Add-on to an ERP System
U. D. C. E. De Silva and B. A. K. Dissanayake
12.00 p.m. Online Human Resource Management System with SMS Based Leave
Requesting Facility
P. C. Senaratna and K. P. S. D. Kumarapathirana
12.15 p.m. Local Data Synchronizing System among Multiple Users
A. C. P. Amarathunga, and A. J. M. K. Wijayaratna
12.30 p.m. – 01.30 p.m. LUNCH
01.30 p.m. Agricultural market information system with integrated forecasting
and short message service (SMS) accessibility
C. S. K .Kadigamugedara and L. D. C. S. Subhashini
01.45 p.m. Online UWU Library with Renewing Facility and Remaindering via Short
Messages B. B. P. Jayathilake and G. S. Makalanda
02.00 p.m. Implementation of a speech recognition web browser
R. D. U. S. Rajapaksha and B. A. K. Dissanayake
02.15 p.m. Intelligent Collaborative E-Learning Solution for Knowledge
Improvement of Secondary Education In Sri Lanka,
D. J. J. Jayanetti and L. D. C. S. Subashini
02.30 p.m. University Timetabling System using Genetic Algorithm
N. I. K. Welenawewa and G. D. W. M. Ariyarathna
02.45 p.m. Content Management System with Backup Facility
H. M. J. Nandasena and W. A. S. Priyadarshani
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03.00 p.m. – 03.15 p.m. TEA
03.15 p.m. Smart Task System
S. Ajanthan and L. D. C. S. Subashini
03.30 p.m. Management Information System for Crime Department of the Police
S. M. V. Sakalasooriya and K. P. S. D. Kumarapathirana
03.30 p.m. Web Based University Student Registration and Examination Grading
System
R. Ponnampalam and G. S. Makalanda
Programme on September 17, 2010
Chairperson: Prof. A. S. Karunananda
09.00 a.m. Key note Address by Prof. A. S. Karunanada, Dean, Faculty of
Information Technology, University of Moratuwa
09.30 a.m. Medical Image Analysis with an Innovative Intelligent Computer
Program
K. P. P. S. Pathirana and B. A. K. Dissanayake
09.45 a.m. User Authentication via Speaker Identification
A. K. N. L. Aththanagoda and G. D. W. M. Ariyarathna
10.00 a.m. Service Oriented Architecture for Enterprise Resources Planning –
Jsoper D. A. J. K. Dasanayaka
and B. A. K. Dissanayake
10.15 .m. – 10.30 a.m. TEA 10.30 a.m. Web Based Image Management and Enhancement System
A. Ranaweera and B. A. K. Dissanayake
10.45 a.m. Forecasting Stock Market Indices Using Artificial Neural Networks
G. G. A. G. Maduranga and G. D. W. M. Ariyarathna
11.00 a.m. SMS Based Student Information System for the University
J. M. S. J. Jayasooriya and W. A. S. Priyadarshani
11.15 a.m. SMS Based Car Parking System
P. M. R. P. H. Abeyrathne and D. W. C. P. Kumari
11.30 a.m. An Academic Attendance Tracking System
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N. N. C. Fernando and B. A. K. Dissanayake
11.45 a.m. Web Based Information System for Petroleum Filling Stations
M. R. M. Azoor and A. J. M. K. Wijayaratna
12.00 p.m. – 01.00 p.m. LUNCH
Chairperson: Dr.Gamini Wijerathne
01.00 a.m. Key Note Address by Mr. Sampath Jayasundara, General Manager,
hSenid Software International
01.30 p.m. Web Based GUI Administrative Tool for Efficient Configuration and
Customization of Asterisk PBX
W. A. V. M. G. Wickramasinghe and A. J. M. K. Wijayaratna
01.45 p.m. Advanced Failover and Failback Management in Server Systems
V. Sabethan and K. P. S. D. Kumarapathirana
02.00 p.m. Rice Quality Classification Using Artificial Neural Network N. P. M. Nanayakkara and L. D. C. S. Subashini
02.15 p.m. Mobile Based Hearing Aid System
B. M. W. K. Basnayaka and D. W. C. P. Kumari
02.30 p.m. On-Line Passenger Friendly Railway Management System
G. D. N. N. M. Nanayakkara and D. W. C. P. Kumari
02.45 p.m. Student Academic Information Retrieval System using Short Message
Service for Course Management System of Uva Wellassa University M. R. M. S. Karunarathne and K. P. S. D. Kumarapathirana
03.00 p.m. Automated Hospital Management System – Hospital Net
N. W. T. L. Amarasinghe and G. S. Makalanda
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Technical Session V - Science and Technology
Venue: A 2 Lecture Theatre
Programme on September 16, 2010
Chairperson: Prof. Lanka Udawatte
11.00 a.m. Keynote Address by Prof. Lanka Udawatte, University of Moratuwa
11.30 a.m. Low Cost Microcontroller Based Metal Detector
A. T. J. C. Aththanayake, L. Udawatte, J. M. L. C. Piyathilake,
R. M. T. C. B. Ekanayake and A. R. Nihmiya
11.45 a.m. Automatic Counting for Entry Point
M. A. Fairoos, L. Udawatte, J. M. L. C. Piyathilake,
R. M. T. C. B. Ekanayake and A. R. Nihmiya
12.00 p.m. Automated attendance system using webcam based barcode reader
S. H. S. Kulathilaka, L. Udawatte, J. M. L. C. Piyathilake,
R. M. T. C. B. Ekanayake and A. .R. Nihmiya
12.15 p.m. An Autonomous Assistant Service Robot for an Office Environment
A. G. R. Kulathunga, L. Udawatte, J. M. L. C. Piyathilake, R. M. T. C. B.
Ekanayake and A. R. Nihmiya
12.30 p.m. – 01.30 p.m. LUNCH
01.45 p.m. Modeling and Construction of a Mechatronic Frog
P. N. Wijesooriya, L. Udawatte, J. M. L. C. Piyathilake, R. M. T. C. B.
Ekanayake and A. R. Nihmiya
01.45 p.m. Development of Low Cost 3D Scanner for Surface Registration of
Simple Objects
N. A. N. Ranasinghe, L. Udawatte, J. M. L. C. Piyathilake, R. M. T. C.
B. Ekanayake and A. R. Nihmiya
02.00 p.m. Development of an Infra Red Beam Controlled Relay
M. F. M. Rikaz, L. Udawatte, J. M. L .C. Piyathilake,
R. M. T. C. B. Ekanayake and A. R. Nihmiya
02.15 p.m. Light Intensity Controller for Tissue Culture Applications
K. Tharshan, L. Udawatte, J. M. L. C. Piyathilake, R. M. T. C.
B.Ekanayake and A. R. Nihmiya
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02.30 p.m. Remote Operation of an Automated Greenhouse T. A. Walpita, L. Udawatte, J. M. L. C. Piyathilake, R. M. T. C. B.
Ekanayake and A. R. Nihmiya
02.45 p.m. Degradation of Polymeric Components in Biodiesel Fuel System
K. A. D. D. Kuruppu. K. B. Wijesekara and T. Ekanayake
03.00 p.m. – 03.15 p.m. TEA
03.15 p.m. A Real Time Viscometer for Industrial Applications
P. S. D. Dayaratna, K. W. M. M. P. Wasala and H. W. M. A. C.
Wijayasinghe
03.30 p.m. Low Cost Electrode Materials for The Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries K. Sivabalasatkunam and H. W. M. A. C. Wijesinghe
03.45 p.m. Characterization of Electrical Properties of Sri Lankan Graphite
A. K. K. Geethika, H. W. M. A. C. Wijesinghe and A. N. B. Attanayake
Programme on September 17, 2010
Chairperson: Prof. S.A. Kulasooriya
09.00 a.m. Key Note Address by Prof. S.A. Kulasooriya , Institue of Fundamental
Studies
09.30 a.m. Development of a Wine from Tamarind (Tamarindus indica), a Value
Added Product from an Underutilized Fruit Crop in Sri Lanka
M. M. N. K. Marasinghe, U. L. B. Jayasinghe and K. M. S. Wimalasiri
09.45 a.m. Development of Biofilmed Biofertilizers for bean (Phaseolus
vulgaris)
C. M. Peries and G. Seneviratne
10.00 a.m. Isolation of Microflora and Changes of Carbohydrates of Certain Water
Weeds through Senescence O. S. Perera, R. R. Ratnayake and S. A. Kulasooriya
10.15 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. TEA
10.30 a.m. Search for Bioactive Compounds from Endophytic Fungi Isolated from
the Leaves of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.
W. M. S. M. Ekanayaka and U. L. B. Jayasinghe
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10.45 a.m. Uptake of Heavy Metals by Selected Plant Species
B. R. D. C. Gunasena and M. C. M Iqbal
11.00 a.m. Development of a Supplementary Food Product for Potato Fingers by
Banana
N. H. M. H. Silva and S. B. Navarathne
11.15 a.m. Effect of Extraction Temperature, Duration and pH on Extractability of
Black Tea and Chemical Composition of Extract
G. Mathivathani and G. A. A. R. Perera
11.30 a.m. Isolation and Identification of Mycobacterium in Soil and Water
K. W. A. M. Kokila and D. N. Magana Arachchi
11.45 a.m. Effect of Maturation Stage on the Anti-Amylase Factor in Bitter Gourd
K. G. Pussewatte, K. H. Sarananda and K. M. S. Wimalasiri
12.00 p.m. Effect of Stage of Maturity at Harvest on Susceptibility to Fusarium
Rot in “Red Lady Papaya”
N. Sivanathen and K. H. Sarananda
12.00 p.m. – 01.00 p.m. LUNCH
Chairperson: Prof. R. Weerasooriya
01.00 p.m. Keynote Address: by Mr. Chandra Jayasena, Senior Lecturer,
Department of Geology, University of Peradeniya
01.30 p.m. Characterization of Pyrite Particles by Molecular Modeling Methods
H. A. P. P. B. Jayathilake, G. M. A. U. K. Gannoruva and
R. Weerasooriya
01.45 p.m. Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Based on TiO2 Nanotubes and Enhancement
of Efficiency of Solar Cells by the Treatment of Nanotube by TiCl4
P. R. Chandrasekera, J. Akilavasan, J. I. Ranasinghe and
J. M. S. Bandara
02.00 p.m. Zinc Oxide Nanorods for Hybrid Bulk Hetrojunction Solar Cells
H. M. N. K. K. Herath, J. I. Ranasinghe, J. M. S. Bandara
02.15 p.m. Identification and Characterization of Natural Dyes Available in
Sri Lanka and Their Usage in Low Cost Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
P. Suganthy, T. R. C. K. Wijayarathna, Y. P. Y. P. Ariyasinghe and G.
K. R. Senadeera
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02.30 p.m. Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer Electrolytes for Dye
Sensitized Solar Cells
H. D. N. Gunasekara, T. R. C. K. Wijayarathna, Y. P. Y. P. Ariyasinghe
and G. K. R. Senadeera
02.45 p.m. Synthesis and characterization of Iron Pyrite Nano Particles for
Pollution Control
B. V. D. T. Siriwardana, G. M. A. U. K. Gannoruva and
R. Weerasooriya
03.00 p.m. – 03.15 p.m. TEA
03.15 p.m. Low Cost Electrode Materials for the Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell W. M. M. D. Karunanayake and H. W. M. A. C. Wijayasinghe
03.30 p.m. Sri Lankan Corundum for Tribological Applications
W. A. Geethapriya, H. W. M. A. C. Wijesinghe and
A. N. B. Attanayake
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Technical Session VI - Open Session
Venue: Main Lecture Theatre
Programme on September 16, 2010
Chairperson: Dr. C. K. Jayasinghe
11.00 a.m. Keynote Address by Mr. H. M. Gunasekere, Director General,
Department of National Planning, Ministry of Finance and Planning
11.30 a.m. Changes in Total Factor Productivity Growth and Technological
Progress in Paddy Sector of Sri Lanka
A.Thayaparan
11.45 a.m. Assessment of Adoption of Fair Trade Quality Standard in the Corporate Tea Sector in Sri Lanka
S. M. S. Senarat and A. M. T. P. Athauda
12.00 p.m. Current Situation of Sugar Industry in Sri Lanka: A Future Challenge. A
Case Study in Sevanagala Sugar Factory
G. C. Samaraweera
12.15 p.m. Analyzing the Performance of Mahinda Chintana Dairy Villages in
Batticaloa District
N. Asoomath, M. M. Mahusoon and S. Lavanya
12.30 p.m. – 01.30 p.m. LUNCH
01.30 p.m. Effect of Different Nitrogen Sources on Organic Carbon Content and
Growth of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) on Sandy Regosols
S. L. H. Jamana and P. Premanandarajah
01.45 p.m. Maturity Indices for Spine-Gourd (Momordica diocia Rox. Ex Willd) to
Enhance the Shelf Life in the Local Market
J. P. Sumanaratne, R. W. M. R. K. Wickramasinghe,
L. G. Sujeewakumary, W. A. D. S. Abeysekara and
K. K. P. Rathnayaka
02.00 p.m. Development of Fortified Rice Breakfast Cereals Adopting Drum
Drying Technology
E. D. Felix and T. Mahendran
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02.15 p.m. Development of A Crispy Snack by Incorporation of Chicken Gizzard
and Liver with Rice Flour
E. D. N. S. Abeyrathne, K. M. D. C. Mudannayaka and H.W. Cyril
02.30 p.m. Changes in Quality Parameters of Palmyrah Ready-To-Serve (RTS)
Beverage during Storage
S. E. Nilugin and T. Mahendran
02.45 p.m. Consumer Awareness on Food Label Information and Quality
Standards of Meat and Dairy Products
P. H. G. J. De Silva and A. L. Sandika
03.00 p.m. – 03.15 p.m. TEA
03.15 p.m. Microbial Enzymatic Degumming of Crude Soybean Oil (Lecitase Novo
from Aspergillus orizae)
M. Prabhaharan and S. K. Rakshit
03.30 p.m. Value Addition of Coir Pith by Composting: A Comparison between
Coir Pith Compost and Traditional Compost
S. Lavanya, N. Vijitha and S. Mahendran
03.45 p.m. Effect of Habitat Alteration on Avifaunal Diversity of the Riparian
Mangrove Ecosystems Associated with Nilwala River
W. G. K. H. Samarasekara and E. P. S. Chandana
Programme on September 17, 2010
Chairperson: Dr. A. R. Ariyarathne
09.00 a.m. Design, Fabrication, Development and Performance Evaluation of
Four (4) Row Conical Drum Seeder for Lowland Paddy Cultivation
B. M. C. P. Balasooriya, and M. H. M. A. Bandara
09.15 a.m. The Removal of Hardness and Fluoride from Water by Electro
Coagulation
J. P. Padmasiri, and W. M. Jayawardena
09.30 a.m. Loss Reduction Techniques for Distribution System with Evaluation of
Loss and Voltage - A Case Study
A. L. M. Mufaris, K. M. M. Hikam, M. N. M. Nihaj, M. A. R. M.
Fernando and C. A. B. Karunarathana
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09.45 a.m. Map Generation for an Autonomous Mobile Rabot by Using Laser
Range Finder
S. M. A. Arachchi, T. Emaru and P. Rowe Paper
10.00 a.m. Automate Cephalomatric Analysis in Orthodontics Using Artificial
Neural Network
G. D. W. M. Ariyarathna and A. S. Karunananda
10.15 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. TEA
10.30 a.m. The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility of Banking Sector in Sri
Lanka
W. A. D. S. Wijetunge and K. G. M. Nanayakkara
10.45 a.m. Validity of Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory to the Banking Sector
Managers in Sri Lanka
N. L. E. Abeywardana and N. N. C. Pushpamali
11.00 a.m. Development of an Intelligence System for Natural Resource
Management's Decision Making Process
T. Partheepan and K. Partheepan
11.15 a.m. Change Management in the Context of ERP System Implementations
T. Suraweera, C. U. Kumarapperuma, P. M. T. Wijayasinghe,
P. L. B. Madhushani, Y. C. P. Jayathilaka and G. H. K. De Silva
11.30 a.m. Leadership and IT-Driven Organizational Change in the Sri Lankan
Context
T. Suraweera, E. P. E. Rodrigo, H. M. G. L. Samarathunga,
K. D. S. S. Wimalarathna,G. D. N. Jayasekara and
K. M. M. S. Somarathne
11.45 a.m. A Study of Application of Marketing Strategy and Entrepreneurial
Quality of Honey Collectors at War Affected Areas in Batticaloa
District
R. J. Sutha
12.00 p.m. – 01.00 p.m. LUNCH
01.00 p.m. Customer Relationship Management: As a Tool for Customer
Delightedness; With Special Reference to Sales Personnel Behavior
in Textile Shops in Badulla Region, Srilanka
P. I. N. Fernando and M. Kulathunga
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01.15 p.m. Designning of Eco-Tour Plans along the Up Country Rail-Track
W. M. S. N. Samaraweera, A. K. Kulatunga and G. Weerawansha
01.30 p.m. Study on Incorporating the Expectations of Domestic Tourists into Sri
Lankan Hotels with special reference to Ceylon Hotels Corporation
J. C. D. Pirithiviraj
01.45 p.m. Success and Failures of English Language Teaching Methodologies in
Sri Lanka: Case of English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) of the
University of Colombo
U. P. Gamage
02.00 p.m. Methodology of Knowledge Representation from Natural Language
D. N. Koggalahewa, S. P. B. Athauda, S. U. Pilapitiya,
K. G. D. Tharanga and O. A. R. K. Fonseka
Posters
� Host range and natural enemies of the newly reported mealybug species
Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley 1898 (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), in the
Batticaloa District
M. Prishanthini and P. Vinobaba