Browsing Research Publications by Author "Fernando, MSD"

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  • Identifying life style factors of Bottom-of-Pyramid People to facilitate a ubiquitous learning environment: Sri Lankan experience 
    Fernando, MSD; Irugalbandara, TC [Conference-Abstract]
    This study explores the life style factors of Bottom of Pyramid (BOP) People in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka in order to uplift their livelihood and to empower their vocations using a Ubiquitous Learning Framework ...
  • Impact of interactivity to eLearning in Sri Lanka 
    Gamage, D; Fernando, MSD [Conference-Abstract]
    Interactivity is a buzz word for most of online educational service providers. It is because the importance of interactivity in learning aspects. It is equally important in online learning, eLearning as well. eLearning ...
  • Improving eLearning to meet challenges in 21st century 
    Gamage, D; Perera, I; Fernando, MSD
    Elearning has been practicing for more than a decade, it is evolving and changing rapidly to meet the needs of users. Many countries are moving from an industrial-based to information-based economy and the education systems ...
  • An Interactivity framework to measure level of interactivity in eLearning 
    Gamage, D; Fernando, MSD [Conference-Abstract]
    The use of eLearning has rapidly evolved with the growth of ICT. It has been identified that the interactivity is the pillar that leads to a success in eLearning based education. Educators in their individual capacity, ...
  • A Knowledge Base Approach For Efficient Home Floor Plan Generation Applying Polygon Based Representation 
    Rajapaksha, RPMC; Jayawardena, KGT; Fernando, MSD [Conference-Abstract]
    Generation of home plans based on several attributes like constraints and preferences is an interesting research area. Most related research works on floor plan generation do ...
  • A knowledge base approach for efficient home floor plan generation applying polygon based representation 
    Rajapaksha, RPMC; Jayawardena, KGT; Fernando, MSD [Conference-Abstract]
    Generation of home plans based on several attributes like constraints and preferences is an interesting research area. Most related research works on floor plan generation do not always adhere to the necessary constraints ...
  • Measuring interactivity level in eLearning practices 
    Gamage, D; Fernando, MSD [Conference-Abstract]
    E Learning is evolving daily with the ICT improvements. However, sufficient attention has not been given to sustain or increase the effectiveness of eLearning in institutions. Previous researches show that interactivity ...
  • Multimedia Message Distribution in a Constrained Environment 
    Fernando, MSD; Wijesoma, WS; Dias, PGV [Conference-Abstract]
    Currently there are standards governing message handling, in particular MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions)[1,2], for telecommuting mail messages encompassing a multitude of media, such as graphics images, voice ...
  • Next Generation Security Framework to Detect Botnets on Computer Networks 
    Balasooriya, A; Fernando, MSD [Article-Abstract]
    Botnet is one of the most widespread and serious modern malware occurs commonly in today’s cyber attacks. A botnet is a group of compromised computers which are remotely controlled by hackers to launch various network ...
  • Privacy enhanced data management for an electronic identity system 
    Nimalaprakasan, S; Ramanan, S; Malalasena, BA; Shayanthan, K; Gamage, CD; Fernando, MSD [Conference-Abstract]
    The electronic identity (eID) is being positioned to be a basic tool for identification, authentication and authorization in application domains ranging from eCommerce in private sector to eGovernance in public sector. A ...
  • Quality of MOOCs: A review of literature on effectiveness and quality aspects 
    Gamage, D; Fernando, MSD; Perera, GIUS [Conference-Abstract]
    Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) is a trending phenomenon in online education. Number of participants in a MOOC and the number of MOOCs by platforms and courses are appearing to be increasing at a tremendous level. ...
  • Representation of web based graphics and equations for the visually impaired 
    Gunawardhana, CLR; Hasanthika, HHM; Piyasena, TDG; Pathirana, SPDP; Fernando, MSD; Perera, AS; Kohomban, U [Conference-Full-text]
    With the extensive growth of technology, it is becoming prominent in making learning more interactive and effective. Due to the use of Internet based resources in the learning process, the visually impaired community faces ...
  • A Service Platform for Subscription-Based Live Video Streaming 
    Vithana, K; Fernando, MSD; Dias, D
    The development and expansion of broadband technologies has stimulated the multimedia streaming market for the delivery of live streaming services which can be used for a variety of applications. The design of a generic ...
  • A service platform for subscription-based live video streaming 
    Vithana, K; Fernando, MSD; Dias, D [Conference-Abstract]
    The development and expansion of broadband technologies has stimulated the multimedia streaming market for the delivery of live streaming services which can be used for a variety of applications. The design of a generic ...
  • A successful growth of the e-learning system at University of Moratuwa 
    Sarveswaran, K; Perera, GIUS; Fernando, MSD [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    A successful e-Learning system primarily consists of a Learning Management system and a Content Management system. A Learning Management System addresses the user administration and related managerial requirements. This ...
  • Transcoding based optimum quality video streaming under limited bandwidth 
    Medagama, M; Dias, D; Fernando, MSD [Conference-Abstract]
    Bandwidth scarcity is a common problem faced in multimedia transmission over broadband wireless networks. From a consumer's perspective, the effectiveness of multimedia delivery suffers significantly in such networks. ...
  • The Usefulness of learning objects in industry oriented learning environments 
    Fernando, MSD; Sol, H; Dahanayake, A [Article-Abstract]
    A model is presented to evaluate the usefulness of learning objects for industry oriented learning environments that emphasise training university graduates for job opportunities in a competitive industry oriented economy. ...
  • Versatile privacy preserving electronic identity framework 
    Malalasena, BA; Nimalaprakasan, S; Ramanan, S; Shayanthan, S; Gamage, CD; Fernando, MSD [Conference-Abstract]
    For eGovernment and eBusiness to function to their full potential, people need a secure, convenient and effective way of identifying themselves. Electronic Identity systems draw the fundamental basics for the Implementation ...
  • Versatile privacy preserving electronic identity framework 
    Malalasena, BA; Nimalaprakasan, S; Ramanan, S; Shavanthan, K; Gamage, C; Fernando, MSD [Conference-Full-text]
    For eGovernment and eBusiness to function to their full potential, people need a secure, convenient and effective way of identifying themselves. Electronic Identity systems draw the fundamental basics for the implementation ...
  • Web traffic Analysis for Content Prioritization 
    Peiris, PT; Fernando, MSD; Dias, G [Article-Abstract]
    This paper details on web traffic analysis of Lanka Educational And Research Network (LEARN). Since the haracteristics of Web traffic are influenced by organizational internal as well as external vectors, understanding of ...