Browsing by Author "Bandara, C"

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Impact of Political Corruption on International Tourism Demand: A Panel Data Analysis of 22 Asian Countries
(University of Nigeria Department of Mass Communication, 2026-06-01) Weerasinghe, P; Bandara, C; Indrapriya, A; Jayasekara, K; Yapa, S.R; Dayapathirana, N
Background: Tourism serves as a critical driver of international economic activity, particularly for developing nations that rely on the sector for employment generation and foreign exchange earnings. However, tourism performance varies significantly across jurisdictions, suggesting that institutional factors, such as political corruption, may play a decisive role in shaping industry outcomes. Objective: This study investigates the impact of political corruption on tourism demand across Asia. Specifically, it seeks to determine whether, and to what extent, corruption levels significantly deter international tourist arrivals in these countries. Methodology: Adopting a quantitative research design, the study utilises panel data analysis covering 22 Asian countries from 2002 to 2020. Simple linear regression models were employed to examine the relationship between political corruption indices and international tourism demand. Results: The findings reveal a statistically significant negative relationship between corruption and tourism demand. The regression analysis demonstrates that higher levels of perceived corruption are associated with a marked decrease in tourist inflows. Although the model exhibits relatively low explanatory power, the consistency and significance of the negative effect indicate that corruption is a critical institutional determinant of tourism performance. Conclusion: The study concludes that political corruption is a major deterrent to the growth of the tourism industry. Reducing institutional uncertainties and curbing corrupt practices are essential prerequisites for countries aiming to enhance their competitiveness and attract international visitors. Unique Contribution: This research contributes to the intersection of governance and tourism literature by providing long-term empirical evidence from the Asian context. It highlights the importance of institutional quality as a primary factor in the patterns of international tourism flows. Key Recommendation: Governments and policymakers in the Asian region should prioritise anti-corruption reforms as a strategic tool for tourism development. Strengthening institutional transparency and reducing political risks will create a more favourable environment for international travellers and foster sustainable economic growth.
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Novel Sprinter Assistive Smart Agent for Continuous Performance Improvement
(IEEE, 2021-04-06) Subhashana, H; Bandara, C; Bandara, I; Devindi, A; Kuruwitaarachchi, N; Dharmasena, T
In the field of Sports, sprinting is the term used for introducing running over a short distance in a limited time. To date, a method to identify whether sprinters are getting enough speed during the accelerated period is not available so far. This paper proposes a smart agent to recognize the technical precision and performance of a sprinter using wireless hardware devices and a software solution. Smart shoe, track sensor, arm motion detection bracelet are the devices used to collect data from a sprinter. After required data collecting is complete the based web application provides feedback to the sprinter to improve sprinting techniques. This modern technology based system reduces human errors and workload of a trainer and would be highly beneficial for the sports community including coaches and sprinters as it could be accessed through mobile phones. The results of the study show the visualization of sprinter data effectively and an analysis on the obtained data regarding the performance.
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Opti mizati on of a Surface Sterilizati on Protocol and Determinati on of Hormonal Combinati on for In vitro Propagati on of the Aquati c Ornamental Plant Echinodorus palifolius
(Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2024-12-04) Maduni, U; Bandara, C; Mathangadeera, R
The in vitro propagati on of Echinodorus palifolius, an aquati c plant highly valued in aquascaping, is crucial for meeti ng its growing demand in the global market. This study aimed to opti mize the surface sterilizati on protocol and hormonal combinati on to establish in vitro propagati on of Echinodorus palifolius under the specifi c conditi ons of Sri Lanka. Various sterilants, including Clorox, ethanol, and hydrogen peroxide, and diff erent ti me durati ons were tested for leaves and roots to identi fy the most eff ecti ve sterilizati on method. The study also evaluated the impact of diff erent hormone treatments on root and leaf growth. The fi ndings indicate that a combinati on of 10% Clorox and 70% ethanol is most eff ecti ve for root sterilizati on, while TDZ and 2,4-D hormones show signifi cant promise in inducing root growth. These opti mized protocols off er a practi cal soluti on for large-scale producti on, providing a sustainable and effi cient method to culti vate high-quality plants for both commercial and research purposes.