About iPURSE

The University of Peradeniya, a premier Sri Lankan academic institution, world renowned for excellence in teaching and research, continues to open up its annual research sessions to a wider and international forum – iPURSE 2023. iPURSE 2023 will bring together eminent researchers of all disciplines, providing them with a platform to disseminate research findings, exchange contemporary knowledge and build partnerships and collaborations to advance frontiers of knowledge for sustainability of all life on earth. We invite submissions describing innovative research on all aspects of knowledge under 6 broad sub-themes. The University Research Council (URC) is pleased to host and welcome you all to Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE) in September 2023.

Conference Proceedings - Volume 24

Key Dates

Conference dates – September 20th and 21st, 2023

Abstract submission open - Now

Submission deadline – August 15, 2023

Decision notification – September 08, 2023 (Friday)

Registration – September 13, 2023

Conference sub-themes and tracks

Abstract Submission Guidelines
  1. Authors should upload their blind Abstract and extended abstract (leaving out the names of authors and their affiliations for the purpose of reviewing) as the initial submission to the CMT system, and details of ALL AUTHORS must be added to the Authors section of the CMT submission page.
  2. Abstract and Extended abstract submitted with author details will not be considered for review, and authors will be requested to resubmit according to the instructions given above.
  3. Authors should ensure to leave sufficient space in the abstract and extended abstract to add the names of authors and their affiliations.
  4. Once Accepted abstract will be published. The extended abstract is only for reviewing purposes.
  5. Research work presented or published elsewhere will not be considered.
  6. If plagiarism is detected, the extended abstracts will be rejected without further consideration.
  7. Please submit the camera-ready manuscript using the prescribed template here.
  8. Authors should send the Author Declaration Form signed by all the authors. It can be downloaded here here
  9. Please be reminded to upload the author declaration form together with the camera-ready abstract in the CMT system.
  • Authors should upload their blind extended abstract (leaving out the names of authors and their affiliations for the purpose of reviewing) as the initial submission to the CMT system, and details of ALL AUTHORS must be added to the Authors section of the CMT submission page.
  • Extended abstracts submitted with author details will not be considered for review, and authors will be requested to resubmit according to the instructions given above.
  • Authors should ensure to leave sufficient space in the extended abstract to add the names of authors and their affiliations, within the two-page limit.
  • Authors should add the names of authors and their affiliations to the extended abstract only after the abstract has been revised and is ready for the final submission.
  • Research work presented or published elsewhere will not be considered.
  • If plagiarism is detected, the extended abstracts will be rejected without further consideration.
  • Authors should submit abstracts under one of the six sub-Themes.
  • Authors should send the Author Declaration Form signed by all the authors, after the notification of acceptance of the paper.
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    Bank Account No: 057-1001-5-1338031

    Beneficiary Name: BURSAR, UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA

    Beneficiary Address: UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA. GALAHA ROAD, PERADENIYA. 20400. SRI LANKA


    Bank Name: People’s Bank

    Branch : Peradeniya

    Swift Code : PSBKLKLX

    Bank code: 7135

    Branch code: 057

    Please submit payment slip/bank slip with the camera ready abstract submission.

    Please use these details about registration.

    Local Students

    Registration Type

    Registration Fee

    Regular Registration

    LKR 500

    Local Regular

    Registration Type

    Registration Fee

    Regular Registration

    LKR 1500

    International

    Registration Type

    Registration Fee

    Regular Registration

    USD 100

    Before you submit the abstract, be sure that

    • You have the abstract with you as an MS word document prepared according to the template
    • you have the extended abstract with you as an MS word document prepared according to the template
    Submit an Abstract

    Technical Programme to be notified soon.

    Organizing Committee

    Memebers
    Dr. Dilan Satharasinghe
    General Co-chair
    Memebers
    Prof. Janaka Ekanayake
    General Co-chair
    Memebers
    Prof. Primali Jayasooriya
    Publication Chair
    Memebers
    Dr. S. Maheswaran
    Technical Committee Chair
    Memebers
    Ms. PK. Hearth, Deputy Registrar
    Logistic Chair
    Memebers
    Prof. Devika M De Costa
    Sub-Theme Chair - Agriculture
    Memebers
    Prof. JMA. Jayawickrama
    Sub-Theme Chair - Arts
    Memebers
    Prof. KGN. Nanayakkara
    Sub-Theme Chair - Engineering
    Memebers
    Dr. MGPD. Menike
    Sub-Theme Chair - Management
    Memebers
    Prof. WDSJ. Wickramasinghe
    Sub-Theme Chair - Medicine
    Memebers
    Dr. Rajitha Ranasinghe
    Sub-Theme Chair - Science
    Memebers
    Ms. Yashodha Thotahewa
    Conference Secretary
    Memebers
    Mr. Sandaka Ediriweera
    Publicity, Design and Website Administration

    Conference Location

    Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS)
    P.O. Box 25
    Peradeniya
    Sri Lanka