This concept paper examines the impact of blockchain technology on financial transparency in the banking sector in Sri Lanka. It is worth noting that transparency has been a primary means to enhance credibility and ...

The invention of these cryptocurrencies, along with the related central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), will change the world's scenario. A comprehensive examination of the history, impact on financial services, applications, ...

The importation of several synthetic fertilizers and pesticides into Sri Lanka has been outright forbidden due to their adverse consequences. Consequently, there was a decline in yield and a nationwide increase in food ...

Despite the growing amount of IT investment, IT governance decisions have ever more become complicated due to vague cost relationships, uncertain payoffs, rapid technological changes, and uncertain business environments. ...

Coconut shells (CS) are one of the main domestic wastes that are abundantly used as a precursor to producing activated carbon black (ACB) for various purposes. This study investigated a lowtemperature chemical activation ...

At present Microplastics (MPs) have been recognized as one of the most critical and emerging sources of marine pollution with a significant impact on marine and coastal biota. The current study aimed to comprehend MP ...

The central region of Sri Lanka hosts extensive marble deposits with significant mineralogical and geochemical variations across different locations. Understanding these differences is essential for assessing the ...

The growing concerns over the environmental and health impacts of synthetic pesticides have led to a search for natural alternatives in pest and pathogen management. This study evaluates the antimicrobial and insecticidal ...

The global rise in mosquito-borne diseases, particularly dengue fever, emphasizes the need for eco-friendly vector control methods. This study investigates the larvicidal potential of five medicinal plants such as ...

Sitophilus oryzae is a kind of stored grain pest. This is controlled by using natural pesticides, which are more reliable, cost-effective, biodegradable, and eco-friendly than synthetic pesticides. Several plants show ...