International Conference on Technology Innovations for Crisis Management Vol.01 [ICTICM] 2026
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Publication Open Access Investigating the Locational Accuracy of Crowdsourced Data in the Context of NSW Wildfires Using NLP and Geocoding Techniques(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Vishwajith, D; Koswatte, SWildfires are major natural disasters, and timely monitoring is essential for effective response. Recent progress in Crowdsourced Data (CSD) and Remote Sensing (RS) has improved wildfire monitoring, however their combined use for spatial validation is still limited. This study examined the locational accuracy of Twitter-based wildfire reports during the 2019-2020 New South Wales (NSW) - Australia wildfire season by comparing them with satellite-derived hotspots. Wildfirerelated tweets were processed using Natural Language Processing (NLP), Named Entity Recognition (NER), and geocoding through the Nominatim API, while hotspot data was obtained from the VIIRS sensor via Digital Earth Australia. Advanced data cleaning and keyword filtering methods were applied to extract relevant geolocated tweets from a large raw dataset, and geocoded locations were rigorously clipped to the NSW boundary to improve spatial relevance. A 5 km grid overlay and statistical tests, including chi-square, binomial tests and Poisson-Based tests, were used to measure the spatial relationship between the two datasets. The results showed a strong positive association, indicating that Twitter reports often align with satellite-validated hotspots, particularly in densely reported areas. Although CSD can be uneven in coverage and limited by geocoding accuracy, a combined approach using NLP, spatial filtering, and statistical validation improves its reliability. The study highlighted the value of integrating social media data with RS, proposed a reproducible framework for spatial accuracy assessment, and provided practical guidance relevant to real-time wildfire monitoring and disaster management systems.Publication Open Access Voice Communication over Meshtastic Networks(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Uduwaka, S; Gunawardana, W M T V; Lakshan, W D T; Pathirana, R P S; Prasanna,R; Dias, D; Gayan, SVoice communication is essential in post-disaster scenarios where users may be unable to type due to injury, stress, or environmental constraints. While Meshtastic provides a decentralized LoRa-based mesh network for long-range messaging, it does not natively support voice and is limited by low data rates and strict regulatory duty-cycle requirements. This paper investigates two methods for enabling voice over such networks: waveform-based audio packetization and a semantic speech-to-text (STT) / text-to-speech (TTS) approach. Preliminary experimental evaluations demonstrate that waveform-based methods, even when using low-bitrate codecs like Codec2, are impractical for urgent communication; delivering a 3-second voice message requires hundreds of packets and several minutes due to ransmission latency and duty-cycle constraints. In contrast, the proposed offline STT/TTS method transcribes speech locally, transmits it as a standard text payload, typically in a single packet and reconstructs the audio at the receiver. This semantic approach reduces delivery time from minutes to seconds, while maintaining high reliability and regulatory compliance. The study concludes that semantic communication is the most viable solution for voice interaction in bandwidth-constrained LoRa mesh environments.Publication Open Access Structural Gaps in Disaster Technology Systems: A Longitudinal Review of Post-Event Assessments in Aotearoa New Zealand(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Tan, M.L; Adikari, K.E; Prasanna, ROver the past decade, Aotearoa New Zealand has experienced multiple large-scale disasters that have exposed recurring challenges in information management, communication, coordination, and technology integration within the emergency management system. This paper analyses eleven major disaster-response review reports published between 2012 and 2024 to examine how technology-related issues are represented in official assessments and to identify structural gaps. Using a mixed-method approach combining keyword frequency analysis and qualitative thematic analysis, the study finds that information and communication dominate review discourse, while explicit references to technology, situational awareness, and common operating picture appear less frequently and inconsistently. Longitudinal synthesis reveals persistent reform themes, including calls for nationally integrated platforms, interoperable systems, professionalised capability, and shared intelligence frameworks. Yet implementation details regarding architectural ownership, standards, lifecycle management, and funding remain limited. The paper advances a structured research agenda organised around four domains: data governance and architecture, decision-support design, ICT resilience and interoperability, and organisational technology governance.Publication Open Access ResQNet: A Multi-Layer Hybrid AI Framework for Priority-Aware Disaster Communication over Decentralized Mesh Networks(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Perera,W.M.REffective emergency communication is critical during disaster events, yet conventional infrastructure frequently fails through physical damage, power outages, and network congestion precisely when reliable coordination is most needed. This paper presents ResQNet, a decentralized hybrid intelligent framework designed to prioritize and route distress messages under post-disaster network conditions. The system employs a multi-layer processing pipeline integrating rule-based keyword scoring, TF-IDF with Linear Support Vector Classification (LinearSVC), a novel Distress-Aware Priority Evaluation (DAPE) heuristic, fuzzy logic-based trust evaluation, and mesh network routing using Breadth-First Search (BFS). An iterative development process upgraded the ML classifier from Multinomial Naive Bayes to LinearSVC with an expanded training corpus of 100 labeled bilingual messages, improving standalone ML accuracy from 32.5% to 70.0%. End-to-end evaluation on 80 live dashboard-tested messages demonstrates that the full hybrid pipeline achieves 71.2% classification accuracy — a 38.7 percentage-point improvement over the original ML baseline — with HIGH-priority message recall of 0.87, confirming reliable detection of safety-critical content. The system maintains stable message delivery across Dense, Sparse, and Damaged network topologies with a mean hop count of 3.4, and priority ordering effectiveness of 79.9%. Trust evaluation identified 21.2% of messages as low-credibility inputs, demonstrating resilience against noisy and misleading content. These results confirm that combining complementary AI techniques produces a significantly more robust disaster communication system than single-method approaches, with meaningful potential for real-world deployment.Publication Open Access Large Language Model Pipelines for Crisis Intelligence: Automated Help Request Classifier(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) De Silva, L.D.R.E.This research examines the development and deployment of a Crisis Intelligence Pipeline, engineered to address the catastrophic information surge following Cyclonic Storm Ditwah in Sri Lanka [1]. The system integrates advanced prompt engineering methodologies, specifically few-shot learning, Chain-of-Thought [2], and Tree-of-Thoughts [3] to transform unstructured humanitarian data into actionable logistics strategies. Through rigorous stability testing under varying temperature gradients, the study identifies a "Safe Mode" for deterministic triage and a "Chaos Mode" that highlights the risks of model hallucination in high-stakes environments. Furthermore, the pipeline utilizes Pydantic-based schema validation [4] and token economics [5] to ensure scalability and cost-efficiency. Results indicate that structured reasoning architectures significantly enhance the precision of resource allocation and signal-to-noise discrimination, providing a vital technological framework.Publication Open Access Work in Progress: Applying Model-Based Systems Engineering to Decentralised Earthquake Early Warning System Design(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Mirzaei, S; Prasanna, R; Tan, M.L; Herath, PEarthquake Early Warning (EEW) systems built on low-cost MEMS sensors and decentralised processing architectures represent a promising path toward affordable, largescale seismic warning coverage. Yet despite considerable progress at the component level, the field lacks a formal engineering infrastructure capable of binding these components into a coherent, verifiable, and maintainable system. This paper presents work in progress toward filling that gap through the systematic application of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to the design of a decentralised EEW framework. Grounded in Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM), the approach uses Systems Modelling Language (SysML) to produce a formal, traceable representation of system architecture and behaviour. We report on three completed stages: a systematic literature review that identified the core research gaps, a component analysis that produced a conceptual framework for the decentralised architecture, and the formalisation of node-level detection and alert logic. The ongoing SysML modelling activity and the path toward simulation-based validation are also described. The central argument is that MBSE is not merely a documentation exercise for EEW research; it is the missing engineering foundation that makes these systems verifiable, scalable, and transferable.Publication Open Access Integrated Flood, Transport, and Economic Exposure Assessment Using Sentinel-1 SAR: A Case Study of Cyclone Ditwah(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Hettikankanama, H.S.R.; Dassanayake, S.M.; De Silva,T.S.; Mahakalanda, I.; Kaluarachchi, N.C.N.; Abeysiriwardhana,N.S.Flooding remains one of the most destructive natural hazards worldwide, causing substantial infrastructure damage, economic disruption, and social vulnerability, particularly in rapidly urbanising tropical regions. In November 2025, Cyclone Ditwah brought intense rainfall to western Sri Lanka, leading to widespread inundation in the Gampaha Divisional Secretariat Division. This study develops and evaluates an integrated geospatial framework combining flood detection, transport network disruption analysis, and economic exposure assessment using Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data. Pre-flood (1–15 November 2025) and post-flood (28 November–4 December 2025) C-band SAR imagery were processed through radiometric calibration, speckle filtering, terrain correction, and logarithmic backscatter differencing to derive a binary flood mask. The inundation layer was subsequently integrated with a connectivity-classified road network and a geocoded economic establishment dataset to evaluate transport disruption and spatial-economic exposure using an Economic Activity Exposure Index (EAEI) and Local Moran’s I clustering. The proposed workflow was evaluated using 540 stratified validation points derived from independent high-resolution reference data. Validation results yielded an overall accuracy of 81.5%, precision of 79.3%, recall of 85.2%, F1-score of 82.1%, and a Cohen’s Kappa coefficient of 0.63, indicating substantial agreement and suitability for rapid post-flood assessment. Results reveal that flooding disproportionately affected highly connected transport corridors and economically clustered zones, suggesting localised but structurally significant disruption. The study demonstrates the operational usefulness of Sentinel-1 SAR for rapid flood assessment and highlights the importance of integrating hazard mapping with infrastructure topology and economic clustering to support geospatial decision-making for disaster risk management.Publication Open Access Space-Ground Hybrid AI System for Flood and Landslide Monitoring Using Multi-Level Data Fusion(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Withanachchi, W U; Ranasinghe, M T EFloods and landslides represent critical hydrometeorological hazards whose frequency and intensity are amplified by extreme precipitation, deforestation, unplanned urban expansion, and inadequate land-use management. Conventional Early Warning Systems (EWS) are typically constrained by reliance on single-source data streams such as satellite observations, IoT sensor networks, or community reports, resulting in fragmented situational awareness, elevated predictive uncertainty, and limited lead time. To address these limitations, this study proposes a Space-Ground Hybrid AI framework that integrates heterogeneous data sources through a hierarchical multi-level fusion architecture. The proposed system combines convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for spatial feature extraction, long short-term memory (LSTM) networks for temporal sequence modeling, and gradient-boosted ensembles for hazard-specific prediction, enabling comprehensive modeling of both large-scale environmental patterns and localized dynamic processes. These outputs are systematically fused at feature, decision, and risk levels to derive a Unified Hazard Risk Index (UHRI), which provides an interpretable and operationally actionable representation of multi-hazard risk. Experimental evaluation using multi-spectral satellite imagery, high-frequency IoT sensor measurements, and simulated community intelligence demonstrates that the proposed hybrid model achieves superior performance, with an accuracy of 91%, an F1-score of 0.89, and a substantial reduction in false alarm rates compared to singlesource baselines. Furthermore, the framework improves warning lead time and maintains robust performance under partial data degradation scenarios, highlighting its resilience and suitability for real-world deployment. Overall, the results validate the effectiveness of multi-modal data fusion and hybrid AI modeling in enhancing predictive reliability, spatial coverage, and temporal responsiveness for disaster early warning systems, providing a scalable foundation for next-generation risk monitoring and management solutions.Publication Open Access Technology-Enabled Flood Disaster Management: Lessons from Malaysia and a Context-Aware Adaptation Framework for Sri Lanka(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Dabare, C; Herath, H; Wijesinghe, K.IFlooding remains one of the most recurrent and socio-economically damaging natural hazards in South and Southeast Asia. Sri Lanka experiences frequent flood events, particularly in low-lying urban regions such as Colombo, where flood risk is intensified by wetland encroachment, drainage limitations, and fragmented institutional responsibilities. Malaysia, which faces similar monsoonal flood patterns, has developed comparatively mature flood disaster management practices integrating early warning systems, centralized coordination, and technologyenabled decision support. This paper presents a practitioneroriented and technology-focused comparative analysis of flood disaster management approaches in Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Governance structures, early warning mechanisms, data integration, infrastructure maintenance, and public communication strategies are examined. Based on documented practices and limitations, the study extracts transferable lessons and proposes a multi-layered, technology-enabled adaptation framework tailored to Sri Lanka. The framework emphasizes decision support systems, real-time data integration, and community-aware communication mechanisms to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.publications.listelement.badge Open Access Development of a MEMS-based Earthquake Dataset using the Raspberry Shake Network in New Zealand(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Samiha, T.Z; Ravishan, DTraditional seismic monitoring is often limited by the high cost of instrumentation and logistical barriers, hindering the expansion of earthquake monitoring networks especially in under-resourced regions. Low-cost MEMS-based sensors offer a scalable alternative, but require specialized datasets to train machine learning models adapted to their unique noise characteristics and sensitivity profiles. To address this, we systematically collected waveforms from approximately 4,000 earthquakes (magnitude 2.7 to the highest recorded) recorded across 89 Raspberry Shake stations in New Zealand from 2020–2025. Events were matched to nearby stations based on epicentral distance criteria (100 km for M 2.7–5.5, 150 km for M>5.5). A staged filtering pipeline using PhaseNet, EQTransformer, and GPD models, cross-validated with theoretical TauP arrivals, was applied to ensure phase pick quality across three confidence tiers. The final curated dataset comprises 918 high-confidence waveforms with validated P and S wave arrivals, alongside approximately 16,035 total waveform records spanning all quality tiers. This dataset addresses the critical scarcity of labeled training data for low-cost seismic instrumentation, enabling the development of phase pickers specifically calibrated for MEMS sensors.Publication Open Access Spatial Modelling of Cyclone-Induced Flood Hazards for Disaster Risk Financing and Parametric Insurance in Sri Lanka(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Pathiraja,S.; Wanniarachchi, S; Weerakoon, K.; Pramudi, L.; Wanigasooriya, D.; Pathirana, A.; Perera, T.; Hettiarachchi, E.; Sayakkara, A.; Goonetillake, J.Cyclone-induced compound hazards present a critical challenge for disaster risk financing (DRF) in South Asia, yet spatially-explicit and probabilistically-calibrated hazard models suitable for parametric insurance applications remain largely absent in Sri Lanka. This work-in-progress paper presents an integrated research protocol for developing and evaluating spatially-informed parametric insurance models for cyclone-related hazards. The framework combines GIS-based Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) multi-hazard mapping, coupled with HEC-RAS 1D/2D hydrological-hydraulic simulation, Monte Carlo Probabilistic Cyclone Hazard Analysis (PCHA), and spatial lag and spatial error econometric modeling. This study focuses on five cyclone-affected districts of Sri Lanka, with Kurunegala serving as the primary analytical case study, which collectively displaced more than 95,000 people during Cyclone Ditwa (Nov–Dec 2025). This study will produce Grama Niladhari (GN)-division-level flood inundation maps, probabilistic wind speed and rainfall exceedance surfaces for return-period pricing, empirical basis risk hotspot maps, and Willingness-to-Pay (WTP) estimates. Findings will directly inform parametric trigger design, actuarial premium calibration, and sovereign disaster risk financing strategies for climate-vulnerable developing countries.Publication Open Access Testing of a resilient community-driven communications network of LoRa devices in Wellington(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Perera, W.M.M; Connor-Kebbell, T; Abeydeera, T; Rallapudi, M.O; Vautier, A; Ngan,B; Prasanna, RModern communications infrastructure such as mobile base stations, routing centres and servers are highly vulnerable to grid power loss and catastrophic damage that occur during natural disasters. Such failures render critical communications infrastructure inoperable exactly when they are needed. To address this, CRISiSLab has deployed and evaluated a Meshtastic LoRa mesh network across Wellington’s varied terrain as a low-power, infrastructure independent communications solution. Testing demonstrated that while terrain was the primary limiting factor, effective city-scale communications is achievable with strategic device placement and appropriate preset selection. These findings suggest that Meshtastic is viable as an emergency backup communication network.Publication Open Access Evaluating the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Fire Safety Training Using Performance Metrics and User Behavior Analysis(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Nisme, N; Wijayasiri, U; Abeygunawardhana, PFire safety training is essential for improving emergency response; however, conventional methods often lack interactivity and fail to provide measurable performance data. Existing Virtual Reality (VR)-based training systems enhance immersion but primarily rely on subjective evaluation, limiting quantitative assessment of effectiveness. To address this limitation, a VR-based fire safety training system integrated with performance metrics and user behavior analysis was developed and evaluated. An experimental study involving 47 participants was conducted using a pre-test and post-test design. Learning outcomes, behavioral data, and user feedback were analyzed. Results indicate a significant improvement, with median scores increasing from 4 to 8 and 70.21% of participants showing improvement. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test confirmed statistical significance (p = 0.00016) with a moderate to large effect size (r = 0.525). Behavioral metrics further demonstrated measurable user performance, supporting the effectiveness of VR-based fire safety training.Publication Open Access Smart-Camp Box: An Integrated IoT and Artificial Intelligence Framework for Safety, Communication, Learning Assistance, and Resource Optimization in Disaster Relief Camps(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Kashmira S S; Hansana G P; Deerasinghe A D S N S; Jayakody, A; Lokuliyana, SNatural disasters continue to inflict devastating consequences on communities across South Asia, with Sri Lanka ranking among the most frequently affected nations in the region. When disasters strike, temporary relief camps serve as critical shelters for displaced populations; however, existing systems fail to address three persistent operational challenges simultaneously: camp-level flood and landslide prediction, psychological and attentional readiness assessment for displaced children, and resilient communication under degraded network conditions. This paper presents the Smart Camp Box, an integrated, portable IoT-based framework that addresses all three dimensions through tightly coupled sub-systems. The first sub-system provides location-aware environmental risk monitoring using GPS/GNSS, IoT sensors, DEM integration, and a machine learning prediction model. The second introduces the Psycho-Attentional Gated Educational System (PAGES), an offline-first application for assessing and supporting displaced children's cognitive readiness. The third proposes a Semantic-Aware Adaptive Message Prioritization (SAAMP) framework for reliable MQTT communication under constrained network environments. Currently in active development, the Smart Camp Box represents a paradigm shift toward proacPublication Open Access Insights from Cyclone Ditwah: Recommendations for Addressing Linguistic Barriers in Sri Lanka’s Disaster Early Warning Systems through Language Technology(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Chandrasekara, SDisaster early warning systems are critical for reducing loss of life and ensuring timely response during emergencies. However, the effectiveness of such systems depends not only on technological capacity but also on the inclusivity of communication. In linguistically diverse contexts, language barriers can significantly limit access to life saving information. This paper presents insights on the role of technology in enabling multilingual disaster early warning and communication systems in Sri Lanka. Drawing on observations from recent disaster events, specifically the catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah in 2025, and a review of existing policy and operational practices, the paper highlights gaps in language consideration within current disaster management frameworks. By analyzing local gaps, such as the incomplete localization of platforms and evaluating global models like Japan’s J-Alert and India’s SACHET, this study identifies practical, technology driven pathways for inclusion. The paper proposes the integration of AI driven translation, multilingual cell broadcasts, and text-to-speech audio alerts as core infrastructure rather than secondary features. By embedding multilingualism into disaster communication from the planning stage, authorities can ensure that urgency is communicated effectively across all communities, ultimately saving lives through clarity and trust.Publication Open Access EcoSort: An Edge-Deployable Hybrid AI-IoT Framework with Decision Fusion for Automated Waste Sorting and Real-Time Bin Monitoring(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Liyanage, V; Seneviratne, OAbstract—Effective waste segregation remains a major challenge in urban environments because manual sorting, isolated sensor systems, and stand-alone vision models often fail to deliver the accuracy, integration, and operational visibility required for reliable deployment. This paper presents EcoSort, an edgedeployable hybrid AI-IoT framework that combines imagebased waste classification, sensor-assisted validation, decision fusion, automated sorting, and real-time bin monitoring within a single architecture. A MobileNetV3-based classifier performs lightweight visual recognition, while complementary sensor readings provide physical cues for validating ambiguous cases. The independent outputs are merged using a priority-based decision fusion layer that produces the final class label used to trigger the sorting actuator. The system is implemented as a lowcost prototype using embedded controllers, ultrasonic sensing, servo-based actuation, and a web dashboard for live fill-level visualization. In addition to end-to-end sorting, the monitoring layer generates threshold-based collection alerts when bin capacity approaches critical levels, improving operational responsiveness. The study contributes a unified design that addresses the fragmentation seen in prior waste management solutions, where classification, segregation, and monitoring are typically treated as separate subsystems. Prototype-level evaluation and implementation observations indicate that the hybrid pipeline improves classification dependability and sorting robustness compared with single-modality operation while remaining feasible for resource-constrained edge deployment. The proposed framework therefore offers a practical foundation for scalable, data-driven, and sustainable waste management in institutions and smart-city settings.Publication Open Access Automated Landslide Mapping with Open-Source Satellite Data in GEE: A Sri Lankan Case Study.(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Lasantha H S; Prasanna R; Madusanka D A GRainfall-induced landslides are the most frequent natural hazards in Sri Lanka. This study developed a scalable, cloudbased landslide detection method that integrates satellite data, topographic parameters, and a machine learning framework implemented on Google Earth Engine (GEE) to support rapid, reliable landslide mapping in disaster scenarios and datascarce regions. The methodology was applied to the central highlands and the south-western parts of Sri Lanka. Multitemporal Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 images, along with a 12.5 m digital elevation model, were used to generate four composite datasets (M1–M4) for pixel-based classification. M1 includes spectral index differences between pre-event and post-event optical images, M2 incorporates spectral distance and spectral angle data, M3 contains topographic attributes, and M4 combines all datasets with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) amplitude ratio bands. Inter-area model training and validation were conducted using RF, CART, SVM, and GTB with independent datasets from study area-1, followed by transferability testing in a second area. Model performance was evaluated using overall accuracy, Precision, Recall, F1- Score, Kappa, and AUC. SVM-M4 performed best in interarea analysis, while GBT–M4 and CART–M3 showed supe Cloud contamination and false detections remained key challenges.Publication Open Access Review-Based Conceptual Framework for Generative AI in Urban Disaster Management(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Samadhi, L. A. S. S. S; Dilshan, O.A.P; Galappaththi, KNatural disasters, including floods and earthquakes and cyclones and wildfires, create ongoing dangers to human life and critical infrastructure and worldwide socioeconomic stability. The rising occurrence and intensity of these events require disaster management systems that can think and respond and adapt to changing needs. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has become the dominant framework for disaster response activities. The system can create realistic simulations of disaster situations by processing extensive multimodal data. The research investigates how GenAI functions in disaster management while focusing on disaster prediction and damage assessment and response planning and resilience building. The system enables crisis management through its advanced satellite image analysis and social media text processing and sensor data evaluation and visual record assessment. The collaborative process of creating models enables urban resilience planning through scenario simulation because it shows disaster effects under different conditions. Data privacy issues together with ethical challenges and model reliability problems and misinformation risks remain as major obstacles. The study combines existing research to describe what GenAI currently achieves and what it cannot do in disaster management while presenting future research routes that will help build AI systems which are safe and reliable and beneficial for human users and will boost worldwide disaster resilience.Publication Open Access An Intelligent Risk Aware Navigation Framework for Accident Hotspot Prediction, Real-Time Traffic Analysis, and Safety-Oriented Route Planning(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Rathnapala, A; Seneviratne, ORoad traffic accidents remain a major public safety issue, particularly in urban regions where increasing traffic density and complex road environments contribute to higher accident risk. Existing navigation systems primarily optimize routes based on travel time or distance, without considering accident risk, which can expose drivers to unsafe road segments. This study proposes an intelligent risk-aware navigation framework that integrates accident hotspot prediction with real-time traffic analysis for safety-oriented route planning. A supervised machine learning model was trained using historical accident records obtained from Sri Lanka Police data to estimate accident risk levels across road segments. These risk scores are combined with real-time traffic information retrieved from mapping services to evaluate alternative routes based on both safety and travel efficiency. Experimental results show that the proposed model achieves an accuracy of 0.93 in predicting accident risk levels. Furthermore, the system is able to recommend routes that reduce exposure to accident-prone areas while maintaining acceptable travel time. A mobile prototype was developed to visualize accident hotspots and provide safer route commendations. The results demonstrate that integrating predictive accident analytics with real-time traffic information can significantly enhance navigation systems by enabling safety-aware decision-making and improving overall road safetyPublication Open Access Balancing User Engagement and Sustainable Web Design: A Comparative Study of 2D and 3D Hero Sections Using Kansei Engineering(Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2026-05-21) Sandaruwan, R. M .T.; Somaweera, W. T. S.; Vasanthapriyan, S.; Sathyanjana, W.W.N.C.With the increasing usage of digital platforms across the globe, the decisions made by designers in regards to web interfaces affect not only the interaction but also the sustainability of digital systems in the long-term. The primary visual entry point is the hero section which is usually the initial section of the page that the visitor looks at. However, the cost that the environment of the world would bear in case of using heavy 3-dimensional (3D) graphics in place of lighter 2-dimensional (2D) elements is rather unknown. This paper explores trade-off, applied to assess the 2D and 3D hero designs on user engagement and sustainability with the help of Kansei Engineering. A total of one hundred respondents (20-30 years old) rated 20 hero designs in ten themes. They rated clarity, immersion, excitement and rofessionalism. The PCA was used to identify the important perceptual attributes used to make decisions. Findings indicate that 3D graphics enhanced immersion and excitement with average scores of more than 4.5 out of 5 and 65 percent of the participants preferring 3D graphics. On the contrary, 2D graphics obtained a higher clarity and professionalism score, averages were 3.2 to 3.9 and were more relied upon in a situation where reliability was important. Although 3D components enhance emotional appeal, they significantly increase the computing capabilities, which is why the consideration of experience and smart design are crucial. These results provide guidelines to designers of how they can maximize user interaction and how they can facilitate sustainable web interfaces.