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Re-inventing Cities and Places (Pre-Text)

Dayaratne, R; Wijesundara, J [Conference-Full-text]
Towards creating better cities: problems and potentials of transit oriented development as community development tool in Dhaka

Islam, N [Conference-Full-text]

Peter Calthorpe saw Transit Oriented Development (TOD) as a neotraditional guide to sustainable community design, rather than an excuse for new infrastructure development. Coming to Dhaka, it has become a mega city with ...
Creating public spaces for all: learning from public spaces in Colombo

Anam, AA [Conference-Full-text]

In the wake of heavy investment on public space in and around Colombo it is the responsibility of designers to ensure that public funds are utilized for the creation of context-appropriate public spaces which satisfy the ...
Towards creating child-friendly cities: allocation of urban spaces to children in Mashhad, Iran

Bahar, M; Katayoon, A [Conference-Full-text]

Children are the future contributors and decision makers of the world. They are equal citizens with the same rights as adults and are valued as citizens of today, rather than future citizens or citizens of tomorrow. The ...
Learning from precedents: emerging urban planning practices towards livable communities in Dhaka

Fatemi, N; Islam, N [Conference-Full-text]

The objective of this paper is to reveal the shift of thoughts in city planning in terms of livability demonstrated in one of the newly planned satellite towns of Dhaka city. Ever since the emergence of the term 'livable ...
Place making journey: transition in urban public open spaces from ancient to modern age

Soraganvi, S [Conference-Full-text]

Urban planning and design has proven to be an important element in shaping life styles, solving problems and giving new ways of living in the urban arena. The quality of urban life is one of the big goals that the field ...
The Role of collective memory in shaping public squares; the case of republic square, male’ city

Shaheen, F; Wijesundara, J [Conference-Full-text]

It is a seeming paradox that the balance between society and built environment has a constant change as we evolve repeatedly, and our collective identity mean to facilitate new public spaces to boost our public life, ...
Transport Research Forum 2024

Unknown author [Conference-Abstract]

Transport Research Forum (TRF) is an annual conference organized by the Transportation Engineering Division of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa. The prime objective of this conference is to create ...
Development of an economical driving cycle for 3-wheelers: a framework for emission estimation studies

Jayawardhana, S; Aponsu, K; Gamage, S; Perera, L [Conference-Abstract]

A driving cycle reflects typical driving behavior within a specific area, considering factors such as road infrastructure, traffic flow, vehicle mix, and driving conditions with its primary purpose being the measurement ...
Evaluation of machine learning models for bus travel time prediction

Medawatte, MPVP; Perera, HLK; Jayasinghe, AB; Sumathipala, KASN [Conference-Abstract]

Accurate real-time bus arrival information is essential for an efficient public transport network, as it significantly impacts passenger experience, system reliability, reduced waiting times, dwell times, and operational ...
Development of an intelligent road safety mobile navigation application using machine learning for real-time accident hotspot and severity prediction: a case study in Sri Lanka

Jayamanna, JMCT; Kalansooriya2, P [Conference-Abstract]

In Sri Lanka as well as other countries, traffic accidents are a leading cause of fatalities. Many factors contribute to the high mortality rate in developing countries. One of the reasons that road accidents occur is that ...
Dynamic speed advisory systems for signalized intersections: enhancing fuel efficiency

Aluthge, ADKH; Kalansooriya, P [Conference-Abstract]

Signalized intersections serve as the most crucial nodes in the urban transportation system. Major issues associated with these intersections include unnecessary fuel consumption due to sudden accelerations or decelerations, ...
Development of road safety management system for the road network at national level

Rathnayaka, LMK; Pasindu, HR [Conference-Abstract]

Road safety holds immense significance as it directly impacts the preservation of human lives, public well-being, and socioeconomic development. The inadequate attention given to road maintenance management and the ...
Identification of traffic hotspots in CMC area and study of flow dynamics around them using GIS & RS techniques

Kumarasinghe, LHMK; Pushpakumara, TDC [Conference-Abstract]

Urban environment is an important part of any country that largely sustains its economy. It evolves day by day undergoing rapid changes. In such an environment, transportation is an essential activity that links the important ...
A Study on the contemporary insights of traffic signal design under heterogeneous conditions: a literature review

Salawavidana, SAST [Conference-Abstract]

Traffic signal design is usually carried out based on one or other design guideline. While the developed countries like UK, USA, Canada and Australia have come up with their own guidelines, developing countries are still ...
Development of a green driving model for buses using machine learning techniques

Karunarathna, PKBTH; Perera, HLK [Conference-Abstract]

Green driving, also known as eco-driving, encompasses a set of practices and technologies aimed at reducing the environmental impact of driving. This approach seeks to minimize fuel consumption, lower greenhouse gas ...
Annual Academic Sessions - 2024 (Abstracts of Oral and Poster Presentations)

Kottahachhi, J; Peries, WANN; Talagala, I; Samarasinghe, T; Fernando, NS; Pasqual, D; Chandran, T; Shajahan, Z [Conference-Abstract]

Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa proudly presents the inaugural Annual Academic Sessions and the student research papers of the first batch (Intake 2020).
Maternal factors associated with low birth weight among new-borns delivered in selected government hospitals in Kalutara district

Herath, HMSN; Hasanga, PKDT; Haneeka, MHF; Hettiarachchi, BRNR; Hewage, TK; Samarasinghe, S; Siriwardene, ID [Conference-Abstract]

Low Birth Weight (LBW) is a major global public health concern, with profound implications on neonatal morbidity and mortality. Understanding the factors associated with LBW is crucial for effective interventions. Hence, ...
Digitalizing the pregnancy record

Herath, HMSN; Hasanga, PKDT; Haneeka, MHF; Hettiarachchi, BRNR; Hewage, TK; Dayananda, NWN; Warnakula, P [Conference-Abstract]

Pregnancy requires extensive medical care due to various physical and psychological changes, making thorough antenatal care and record-keeping essential for the health of both mother and fetus. To overcome the inefficiencies, ...
The Proportion of overweight and obesity and its association between physical activity and diet among school children of grades 6 to 9 in Kalutara educational zone

Cooray, PLSR; Dissanayake, DMRN; Thilakarathna, SS; Pehara, MWGR; Silva, KSK; Talagala, IA [Conference-Abstract]

The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies overweight and obesity as a global health crisis, linked to sedentary lifestyles and influenced by factors such as screen time and dietary choices. This study aimed to assess ...

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