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Dr. HK Salinda Premadasa

Senior Lecturer

Centre for Computer Studies

Email : salinda@ccs.sab.ac.lk

    Research Interests

  • Internet of Things (IoT)

    e-Learning

    m-Learning

    Educational theories

    Social networks and education

    Data communication and networks

     

    Recent Publications

  • Indexed journals

    1. Fernando, P. A., & Premadasa, H. K. S. (2024). Use of gamification and game-based learning in educating Generation Alpha: A systematic literature review. Educational Technology & Society, Springer Publication27(2), 114-132. (Social Science Citation Index) Impact Factor: 4.865)
    2. Pumudu A. Fernando, and H.K. Salinda Premadasa., (2023)., "Game-based Activity Design in Primary School Students’ Learning Style Detection", Procedia Computer Science, vol, pp. (ELSEVIER)
    3. Dolawattha, Dhammika Manjula, Premadasa, H. K. S., and Prasad M. Jayaweera. (2022)., "Evaluating sustainability of mobile learning framework for higher education: a machine learning approach." The International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, 39(3) (Emerging Sources Citation Index)
    4. Dolawattha, D. D. M., Premadasa, H. K. S., Jayaweera, P., (2021)., "Modelling the Influencing Factors on Mobile Learning Tools", International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE), IGI Global, 17(4) (Emerging Sources Citation Index)
    5. Premadasa H. K. S; Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka R. M.; Waruni Thiranagama A.; Chaminda Niroshan Walpita (2018)., "Remodeling the educational usage of Facebook in smart-mobile age", Education and Information Technologies, Springer Publication, 24(1), 41-61, DOI-10.1007/s10639-018-9759-6 (Social Science Citation Index) Impact Factor: 5.5)
    6. ​Premadasa, H. K.S, and Meegama, R. G. N. (2016), "Two-way text messaging: an interactive mobile learning environment in higher education", Research in Learning Technology, Taylor and Francis Publication, 24(1), 31818. (Emerging Sources Citation Index)
    7. Premadasa, H. K. S, and Gayan N. Meegama, R. (2013), "Mobile learning environment with short messaging service: Application to a campus environment in a developing country", Campus-Wide Information Systems, Emerald Publication, 30(2), 106-123. (Emerging Sources Citation Index)

     

    International peer-reviewed journals

    1. Wanniarachchi, W. A. A. M. , and Premadasa, H. K. S. (2024). “Identifying the Learning Style of Students Using Machine Learning Techniques: An Approach of Felder Silverman Learning Style Model (FSLSM)”. Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science 17 (3):15-37. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrcos/2024/v17i3422.
    2. Dolawattha , D. D. M., & Premadasa , H. K. S. (2023). "A Novel Frequent Pattern Mining Algorithm for Evaluating Applicability of a Mobile Learning Framework". Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology23(C2), 1–16. https://computerresearch.org/index.php/computer/article/view/102325.
    3. Dolawattha , D. D. M., & Premadasa , H. K. S. (2023). "Novel Impact Model for Mobile Learning Adoption in Higher Education". Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science16(3), 167–180.
    4. Premadasa , H. K. S. (2023). "Securely Compressed Extensive Text Messages: The Interactive Mobile Learning for Distance Education in the COVID–19 Pandemic". Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science16(3), 181–196. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrcos/2023/v16i3355
    5. Conara, T. A. Kaveen., Gunasekara, S. V. S., Premadasa, H. K. S. (2021)., "Vehicle Registration and Traffic Violation Details Detection System by Capturing the Vehicle Number Plate in Sri Lanka", CINEC Academic Journal, 5(1)
    6. Premadasa, H. K. S (2021)., "Short Message Service (SMS) Health Awareness for Chronic Kidney Decease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) Patients in Sri Lanka", Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management (JISEM), 6(4)
    7. Premadasa, H. K. S (2021)., "Higher Life Expectancy for Diabetes Patients with Facebook Awareness", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP), 11(2)
    8. Premadasa, H. K. S., Priyanath, H. M. S., & Walpita, C. N. (2020). "The Impact of Social Capital on Socioeconomic Condition of CKDu Patients in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Investigation", International Journal of Scientific Research and Management8(5), 377-388, DOI https://doi.org/10.18535/ijsrm/v8i05.sh01
    9. Dolawattha, D. D. M., Premadasa, H. K. S., Jayaweera, P., (2019)., "The Impact Model: Teachers' Mobile Learning Adoption in Higher Education", International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT), 15(4)

     

    International conferences

    1. Dolawattha, D.D.M. and Premadasa, H.K.S., (2021, December). “Mobile learning application usability: A pattern mining approach”, International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

    2. Dolawattha, D. D. M., Premadasa, H. K. S., Jayaweera, P., (2020, December)., "Influencing Factors on Mobile Learning: Learning Contents, Higher Education Institutes, and Communication Technology", Proceedings of International Conference on Advancements in Computing, IEEE
    3. Dolawattha, D. D. M., Premadasa, H. K. S., Jayaweera, P., (2020, November)., "Mobile Learning: Modelling the Influencing Factors on Mobile Devices", Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions, IEEE
    4. Dolawattha, D. D. M., Premadasa, H. K. S., Jayaweera, P., (2018, October)., "Modelling the Learner’s Perspectives on Mobile Learning in Higher Education", Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions, IEEE
    5. Premadasa, H. K. S., and Meegama, R. G. N. (2013, April)., "Implementation of concatenated short messaging service in a campus environment" In Computer Science & Education (ICCSE), 2013 8th International Conference on (pp. 207-212). IEEE.
    6. Premadasa, H. K.S, and Meegama, R. G. N. (2013, December)., "Extensive compression of text messages in interactive mobile communication", In Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), 2013 International Conference on (pp. 80-83). IEEE.
    7. Premadasa, H. K. S., and Meegama, R. G. N. (2013)., "Transmission of Concealed Data in Short Messaging Service", National Conference on Technology & Management,(pp. 120-124), SLIIT, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    8. Premadasa, H. K.S, and Meegama, R. G. N. (2012, December)., "Concealed data in two way text messaging: A framework for interactive mobile learning environment", In Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), 2012 International Conference on (pp. 122-128). IEEE.
    9. Premadasa, H. K. S. and Meegama, R. G. N. (2012)., "Mobile Learning Environment with Short Messaging System", National Conference on Technology & Management, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2012, pp. 95-99.

     

    Magazines

    1. Premadasa, H. K. S., (2014), “Global Education in Mobile Age – Education with Mobile Technologies is beginning to make a breakthrough”, The Exposition Magazine, Dept. of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Issue 10, (pp 10).

     

    Abstracts

    1. Pumudu A. Fernando, & Premadasa, H. K. S., (2023)., “Identification of Sequential/Global Learning Dimension in FSLM Model via Game-based Activities”, 13th Annual Research Session, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, (pp 43)
    2. Gunasekara, L. M. S., and Premadasa, H. K. S., (2023), "Capturing sentence-level positional data into N-gram profiles for document classification", International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS), (pp 119).
    3. Wanniarachchi, W. A. A. M., and Premadasa, H. K. S., (2023), “Integrated Model for Identifying the Learning Style of the Students using Machine Learning Techniques: An Approach of Felder Silverman Learning Style Model”, International Research Conference on Uwa Wellassa University (IRCUWU), (pp 69)
    4. Wanniarachchi, W. A. A. M., and Premadasa, H. K. S., (2023), "Supervised Machine Learning Techniques for Students Performance Prediction-An Approach of  Felder Silverman Learning Style (FSLSM)", International Conference on Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL).
    5. Priyanath, H. M. S., Premadasa, H. K. S., Malavipathirana, S., and Walpita, C. N., (2018), "Strength of Social Capital on Living Condition of CKDu Patients: A Case from Rideemaliyadda Area in Sri Lanka", International Conference on Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu): Current Aspects and Future Prospects, (pp 43).
    6. Priyanath, H. M. S., Premadasa, H. K. S., and Walpita, C. N., (2018), “The Impact of Health Care Cost on the Living Conditions of Farmers Suffering from CKDu: A Case of Keselpotha Village in Rideemaliyadda Area in Sri Lanaka”, Annual Research Session, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, (pp 56)

     

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    Completed Research Projects

  • Sabaragamuwa University Research Grant (Grant No. SUSL-RG-2017-02)

    Chapters and Books of Scholarly Work

  • Books

    1. Premadasa, H. K. S., (2024), "How to Be a Good Presenter - A Text book for University Students”, 1st Edition, Dakshina Prakashana,                        ISBN: 978-624-5124-07-7.

     

    Book Chapters

    1. Premadasa, H. K. S., (2021), "Determining the Impact of Social Networks for Increasing Life Expectancy of Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases in COVID-19 Pandemic”, Issues and Development in Health Research Vol. 7, Chapter 4, pp. 37-46. DOI: 10.9734/bpi/idhr/v7/5312F
    2. Dolawattha, D. D. M., and Premadasa, H. K. S., (2021) “Determination of Mobile Learning Application Usability: A Pattern Mining Approach that Goes Beyond the Statistical Method”, New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 6, Chapter 13, pp. 153–160. DOI: 10.9734/bpi/nvst/v6/5152F.

     

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