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Item Embargo Voice from the Control Room : Government Officials' Perspectives on How Politics, Funding and Technology Shape Sri Lanka's Transport Future(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025) Bandara, S; Perera, Y; Premathilaka, H; Wijethunga, J; Karunarathna, N; Dayapathirana, NThe daily struggles of Sri Lanka's public transpo rtation system affect millions of lives, yet the voices of those who run it often go unheard. This study spoke with eight senior government officials from the National Transport Commission and Ceylon Government Railways to uncover what happens behind the scenes. Through detailed interviews, three main problems weighing on their minds were identified: political interference disrupts their work, money shortages block necessary improvements, and finally, worker satisfaction has hit rock bottom. Many transport workers feel stuck with low wages and unclear career paths, which makes it hard to keep services running smoothly. However, it is not all about bad news. These officials shared smart ideas about fixing issues, from better resource management to innovative technology implementation that could help riders track their buses and trains. They believe Sri Lanka's public transport can improve with the right changes. This research study goes beyond just listing problems - we talked to people who live these challenges every day and know what needs to change. Their stories show that improving public transport is not just about new buses or trains; it is about supporting the people who keep everything moving, listening to what riders need, and Equipping transport workers with the required equipment to perform their jobs well.Publication Embargo Evaluating and prioritizing quality culture elements in the tire manufacturing industry: A case-based DEMATEL approach(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2026-01-16) Silva, N; Bandara, S; Perera, CIn today’s competitive manufacturing environment, developing a robust quality culture that supports continuous improvement and defect prevention is critical for long-term operational excellence and customer satisfaction. This study applies the Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method to evaluate and prioritize the key elements shaping quality culture in a leading tire manufacturing company in Sri Lanka, offering a rare empirical application of DEMATEL in this context. Using a two-phase approach, Phase 1 involved a survey of 127 employees to identify seven critical elements, while Phase 2 analyzed expert evaluations from 16 professionals to establish causal relationships among them. The findings reveal that leadership (R + C = 14.40) and employee empowerment (R + C = 13.31) are the most influential drivers, followed by teamwork (R + C = 12.67), while focus on customer satisfaction, planning for quality, improvements and innovation, and standardized processes approach are primarily dependent elements. The built-in quality maturity framework and relative importance index were applied to assess the current implementation level of each element and identify performance gaps. The gap analysis highlights that leadership and employee empowerment are underperforming relative to expected levels, requiring immediate strategic enhancement. Managers should prioritize leadership and empowerment development to strengthen organizational quality culture and sustain competitiveness.