Browsing Conference Proceedings by Year "2011"

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  • 3+2 versus 5 : A comparison of the structure of architectural education with reference to course changes at University of Moratuwa 
    Chandrasekara, DP [Conference-Abstract]
    The architectural education system at University of Moratuwa (UOM) was changed to a direct 05 year Bachelor of Architecture degree from the 2003 new entrants. Prior to that, the format of the architectural education at ...
  • A comprehensive platform for developing rural agriculture 
    Sandakalum, MKDNP; Fernando, BMS; Waidyathilaka, JC; Eranga, KKA; Peiris, MDU; Kulawansa, KADT [Conference-Abstract]
    To achieve sustainable economic growth of the rural agricultural ecosystem, the infusion of information technology (IT) is imperative. Bringing the growth influencing factors such as, the agro information support systems ...
  • A Review on Multi‐Agent systems in micro grid applications 
    Kulasekera, AL; Gopura, RARC; Hemapala, KTMU; Perera, N [Conference-Abstract]
    The applications of Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) in electrical power systems are becoming popular due to their inherent benefits such as increased autonomy, reactivity, pro activity and social ability. This paper reviews ...
  • A system for automatic music transcription 
    Abeykoon, H; Kaushalya, T; Akram, N; Weerawarana, S; De Silva, C; Dissanayaka, A [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Music notations can be considered as very important information for musicians as well as for music fans, To recreate music which WOJ heard before, one has to know the musical notes which were included in that music ...
  • Accelerated bridge construction in USA 
    Unknown author [Conference-Full-text]
    Rush hour traffic is a common daily occurrence in the USA. Highway and bridge construction further aggravates the situation. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Departments of Transportation in several states ...
  • Accommodating road accident records in a comprehensive highway management system 
    Bandara, JMSJ; Silva, SA; Rajapaksha, RPGKS [Conference-Abstract]
    It has become important to improve planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance standards and manage road system efficiently. There are number of management systems such as pavement management system, road ...
  • Age progressive person-specific 3d model for Sri Lanka 
    Anpaz, AJ; Perera, KKD; Thirunavukkarasu, R; Ajith, C; De Silva, C [Conference-Full-text]
    Face Age Progression is a process of predicting the face of a person with advancing years. Automation of such process with the power of the Computing is one of the huge challenges in the world. This paperexploresautomatic ...
  • Agent based Primary Education Supporting Platform 
    Nanayakkara, MS; Kulawansa, KADT [Conference-Full-text]
    Primary Education is the first step of the compulsory education, it is very vital to acknowledge the importance of primary education. Any primary education system, globally, faces some key problems that cannot be addressed ...
  • Agent technology to model evolvable ontologies 
    Rajakaruna, GM; Saminda, KD; Kumara, HKSRC; Athukorala, PAPR; Wijayaweera, WJLN; Karunananda, AS [Conference-Abstract]
    Ontology is becoming popular as a powerful way to structure the knowledge sources for complex systems. Modeling of evolvable ontologies turns out to be a research challenge for many decades. This paper presents how the ...
  • AI techniques for decision making systems : a survey 
    Buddhika, KT; Jayamanne, DP; Wijegunawardana, PP; Gunasekera, RC; Perera, AS [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Accurate Decision Making is a key aspect of a successful business organization. Manual decision making has become exceedingly difficult because of the availability of large data volumes and business complexity. This survey ...
  • Alternative seismic retrofit solutions for a non-ductile R/C structure 
    Unknown author [Conference-Full-text]
    This study deals with the seismic assessment and retrofitting of existing under-designed R/C structures and the issue of selecting effective retrofit solutions is discussed. A displacement based procedure using nonlinear ...
  • Amplification of comfort and the air quality with green roof in cities 
    Wijerathne, SN; Halwatura, RU [Conference-Full-text]
    Since the last few decades the world population has been increasing in a faster rate. With the increasing population, the needs of the people have also increased. Because of that more people have lean towards to move to ...
  • Amplification of comfort and the air quality with green roof in cities 
    Wijerathne, N [Conference-Abstract]
    Since the last few decades the world population has been increasing in a faster rate. With the increasing population, the needs of the people have also increased. Because of that more people have lean towards to move to ...
  • An Agent based approach for Task Management System 
    Fernando, BMS; Kulawansa, KADT [Conference-Abstract]
    In the current era, the hardware resources are getting improved each day. It can take more processing power, thus quick results from the given input. But most of the existing applications still rely on the analytical skills ...
  • An analysis of BPMN 2.0 as a business process execution language 
    Sooriyabandara, E; Jayawardena, I; Gallaba, K; Pavalanathan, U; Pathirage, M; Nanayakkara, V [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The use of process modeling concepts in business scenarios enables designers to specify process requirements 0 in terms of interactions, enacted by human agents. Inter-operation of Business Processes at the human level, ...
  • An investigation on relationship between third party logistics user and provider at FMCG industry in Sri Lanka 
    Sugathadasa, PTRS; Rajapaksha, SS [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between Third Party Logistics (3PLJ user and provider at Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry in Sri Lanka from the users' perspective. The empirical ...
  • Analysis of strategic factors for the Sri Lankan textile and apparel industry 
    Wickramasinghe, GLD; Abdullah, N [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The present study explores the perception of managers on Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) of the Sri Lankan Textile and apparel Industry. It is believed that the success or failure of the strategic ...
  • Annebot – an evolutionary artificial neural network framework. 
    Mathotaarachchi, MSS; Perera, DC; Udawatte, L; Perera, S [Conference-Full-text]
    A novel method for selecting the appropriate architecture and learning rule of an artificial neural network for a given application is discussed in this paper. Evolutionary Artificial Neural Networks (EANN) use the adaptation ...
  • Application of genetic algorithm to optimize cut-order planning solutions in apparel industry 
    Abeysooriya, RP; Fernando, TGI [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The fabric cutting process acts as the second major cost contributor of the apparel manufacturing process due to the high expenditure on marker making, fabric spreading and cutting, which is about 5-10% of the ...
  • Application of near field communication: lounge access in air travel 
    Dantanarayana, NV; Jayasinghe, WGR; Sinthuja, R; Weeraddana, DM; Dias, SAD [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Near Field Communication (NFC) is an emerging technology for short range wireless communication. Based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologyNFC provides a medium for the identi fication protocols that ...