Does the quality of life connect with an individual’s nature connectedness and per capita greenhouse gas emission? A preliminary study

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Gunathunga M. W., & Lokupitiya, E.
International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science – 2021. Accepted abstract for an oral presentation.
Publication year: 2021

Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Gunathunga M. W., & Lokupitiya, E. (2021). Does the quality of life connect with an individual’s nature connectedness and per capita greenhouse gas emission? A preliminary study. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science – 2021. Accepted abstract for an oral presentation.

Book of Abstracts of 5th International Conference on Climate Change 2021(ICCC 2021)

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Lokupitiya, E (Editor-in-Chief)
ISBN 978-955-3605-84-9
Publication year: 2021

Lokupitiya, E. (Editor-in-Chief). 2021.  Book of Abstracts of 5th International Conference on Climate Change 2021(ICCC 2021).  The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). ISBN 978-955-3605-84-9

An Analysis of Temperature and Precipitation trends in Colombo and Nuwara Eliya Districts during the past 31 years (1989 - 2019)

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Nuwanthi, N. A. and Lokupitiya, E.
Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science. Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science. Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Publication year: 2021

Nuwanthi, N. A. and Lokupitiya, E. (2021). An Analysis of Temperature and Precipitation trends in Colombo and Nuwara Eliya Districts during the past 31 years (1989 – 2019). Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science. Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Air Pollutants in Colombo City and Relationship with Meteorological Variables

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Jegathesan, A., Lokupitiya, E., and Premasiri, S.
Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science. Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Publication year: 2021

Jegathesan, A., Lokupitiya, E., and Premasiri, S. (2021). Air Pollutants in Colombo City and Relationship with Meteorological Variables. Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science. Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The correlation of demographic factors with the skill level of meditators: A pilot study

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Dasnayake, H. M. N. N., Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Outschoorn, N.O., Vithanage, K. K., Dalpadadu, K. P. C., Gunathunga M. W., Herath, H. M. J. C., Jayasinghe, K. S. A., & Disanayake, W. D. N
Publication year: 2020

Dasnayake, H. M. N. N., Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Outschoorn, N.O., Vithanage, K. K., Dalpadadu, K. P. C., Gunathunga M. W., Herath, H. M. J. C., Jayasinghe, K. S. A., & Disanayake, W. D. N. (2020). The correlation of demographic factors with the skill level of meditators: A pilot study. Book of abstracts. Open University Research Conference, 2020.Held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P. 88.

Study protocol: Developing a validated tool to study Buddhist meditation experience which can be used in scientific studies

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Lokupitiya, E., & Gunathunga, W.
Publication year: 2020

Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Lokupitiya, E., & Gunathunga, W. (2020). Study protocol: Developing a validated tool to study Buddhist meditation experience which can be used in scientific studies. Book of Abstracts. Colombo Medical Congress 2020. Colombo, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. P. 160

Estimation of aboveground and belowground carbon stocks in urban freshwater wetlands of Sri Lanka

REFEREED JOURNALS
Dayathilake, D.D.T.L., Lokupitiya, E. and Wijeratne
Carbon Balance and Management 15, 17 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13021-020-00152-5
Publication year: 2020

Climate-Smart Initiatives in Sri Lankan Agriculture Sector: Experience and Perspectives in Solar Powered Water Pumping for Sustainable Crop Production

REFEREED JOURNALS
Rotawewa, B. and Lokupitiya, E.
Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 8(4): 74-84
Publication year: 2020

Threshold Rainfall Ranges for Landslide Occurrence in Matara District and Findings of a Social Survey on Emergency Preparedness.

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Kalubowila P., Lokupitiya E., Halwathura D., & Jayathissa G.
Kalubowila, P., Lokupitiya, E., Halwathura, D., & Jayathissa, G. (2019, November). Threshold Rainfall Ranges for Landslide Occurrence in Matara District and Findings of a Social Survey on Emergency Preparedness. In Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium (Vol. 24).
Publication year: 2019

The effects of incident microclimatic and soil parameters on the population sizes of selected tiger beetle species in Sri Lanka

REFEREED JOURNALS
Thotagamuwa, A., Lokupitiya, E., Lokupitiya, R.S., Dangalle, C.D., Pallewatta, N, and Dayananda, K.S.
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science pp 1-9
Publication year: 2019

Study of salinity levels and impacts of salt water intrusion in paddy areas of wet zone of Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Opatha K.N., Lokupitiya E.
Opatha K.N., Lokupitiya E.(2019) Study of salinity levels and impacts of salt water intrusion in paddy areas of wet zone of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Symposium on Agrobiodiversity for Climate Change Adaptation, Food and Nutrition. p. 63
Publication year: 2019

Representing grasslands using dynamic prognostic phenology based on biological growth stages: 1. Implementation in the Simple Biosphere Model (SiB4)

REFEREED JOURNALS
Haynes, K.D., Baker, I.T., Denning, A.S., Stöckli, R., Schaefer, K., Lokupitiya, E.Y., and Haynes, J.M.
Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems 11, https://doi.org/10.1029/2018MS001540
Publication year: 2019

Impacts of Weather Pattern Changes and the Ratio between Potential Evapotranspiration and Precipitation as a Drought Index on Tea Productivity in Selected Locations of Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Perera JKMCD and Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2019

Perera JKMCD and Lokupitiya E. 2019. Impacts of Weather Pattern Changes and the Ratio between Potential Evapotranspiration and Precipitation as a Drought Index on Tea Productivity in Selected Locations of Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. International conference on climate change (ICCC) 2019 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. P. 19

Impacts of Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Paddy Areas of Wet Zone of Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Opatha K.N., Lokupitiya E.
Opatha K.N., Lokupitiya E. (2019) Impacts of Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Paddy Areas of Wet Zone of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 22nd International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawadenepura, Sri Lanka. p.90
Publication year: 2019

Estimation of Aboveground and Belowground Carbon Stocks in Urban Freshwater Wetlands of Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Dayathilake DDTL and Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2019

Dayathilake DDTL and Lokupitiya E. 2019. Estimation of Aboveground and Belowground Carbon Stocks in Urban Freshwater Wetlands of Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. International conference on climate change (ICCC) 2019 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. P. 6

Environment Chapter. Five year vision oriented integrated sustainable development plan for NWP 2020-2024.

BOOK CHAPTERS AUTHORED
Lokupitiya, E.
pp 199-223. Chief Secretariat, North Western Provincial Council.
Publication year: 2019

Development of an Intake interview to identify skilled meditators for scientific research

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Outschoorn, N.O., Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Dasnayake, H. M. N. N., Vithanage, K. K., Dalpadadu, K. P. C., Karunarathne, L. J. U., Perera, S. A. S. K., Gunathunga M. W., Herath, H. M. J. C., Hadunnetti, S. M., Lokupitiya, E., Jayasinghe, K. S. A., & Disanayake, W. D. N.
Publication year: 2019

Outschoorn, N.O., Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Dasnayake, H. M. N. N., Vithanage, K. K., Dalpadadu, K. P. C., Karunarathne, L. J. U., Perera, S. A. S. K., Gunathunga M. W., Herath, H. M. J. C., Hadunnetti, S. M., Lokupitiya, E., Jayasinghe, K. S. A., & Disanayake, W. D. N. (2019). Development of an Intake interview to identify skilled meditators for scientific research. Book of Abstracts. 5th International Buddhist Conference (IBC 2019). Anuradhapura, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka. P.67.

Buddhist Meditation Experience Questionnaire (BMEQ): A preliminary tool to describe Buddhist meditation experience

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Lokupitiya, E., & Gunathunga, W.
Publication year: 2019

Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Lokupitiya, E., & Gunathunga, W. (2019). Buddhist Meditation Experience Questionnaire (BMEQ): A preliminary tool to describe Buddhist meditation experience. Book of Abstracts. 5th International Buddhist Conference (IBC 2019). Anuradhapura, Bhiksu University
of Sri Lanka. P.187

Book of Abstracts of the International Conference on Climate Change- 2019 (ICCC 2019).

BOOKS AUTHORED/ EDITED
Lokupitiya, E. (Editor-in-Chief).
The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM)
Publication year: 2019

Book of Abstracts of 3rd International Conference on Climate Change 2019 (ICCC 2019)

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Lokupitiya, E (Editor-in-Chief)
ISBN 978-955-3605-25-2
Publication year: 2019

Lokupitiya, E. (Editor-in-Chief). 2019.  Book of Abstracts of 3rd International Conference on Climate Change 2019 (ICCC 2019).  The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). ISBN 978-955-3605-25-2

Ratio between potential evapotranspiration and precipitation as a drought index and impacts on rubber yield in Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Wijayarathne D.N., Lokupitiya E., Silva T.U.K
Publication year: 2018

Wijayarathne D.N., Lokupitiya E., Silva T.U.K., (2018) Ratio between potential evapotranspiration and precipitation as a drought index and impacts on rubber yield in Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. p. 19

Impacts of climate change on paddy yields and fate of rice residues in different climatic zones of Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Somarathne E.A.S.K., Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2018

Somarathne E.A.S.K., Lokupitiya E., (2018) Impacts of climate change on paddy yields and fate of rice residues in different climatic zones of Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P. 27

Impact of university waste management practices on Greenhouse Gas emissions at landfill sites

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Kariyawasam M., Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2018

Kariyawasam M., Lokupitiya E., (2018) Impact of university waste management practices on Greenhouse Gas emissions at landfill sites. Abstract presentation at the 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Impact of extreme weather events on coconut productivity in three climatic zones of Sri Lanka

REFEREED JOURNALS
Pathmeswaran, C., Lokupitiya, E., Waidyarathne, K. P., and Lokupitiya,
European Journal of Agronomy 96: 47-53
Publication year: 2018

Pathmeswaran, C., Lokupitiya, E., Waidyarathne, K. P., and Lokupitiya, R. S. 2018. Impact of extreme weather events on coconut productivity in three climatic zones of Sri Lanka. European Journal of Agronomy  96: 47-53

Financial and environmental overview on solar powered water pumping system for agriculture in Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Rotawewa B., Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2018

Rotawewa B., Lokupitiya E., (2018) Financial and environmental overview on solar powered water pumping system for agriculture in Sri Lanka. Abstract presentation at the 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Evaluation of the environmental and economic performances of three selected textile factories in Biyagama Export Processing Zone, Sri Lanka

REFEREED JOURNALS
Shiwanthi, S., Lokupitiya, E. and Peiris, S.
Environmental Development 27: 70-82
Publication year: 2018

Shiwanthi, S., Lokupitiya, E. and Peiris, S. 2018. Evaluation of the environmental and economic performances of three selected textile factories in Biyagama Export Processing Zone, Sri Lanka.  Environmental Development 27: 70-82.

Evaluation of best management practices with greenhouse gas benefits for salt-affected paddy soils in South Asia

REFEREED JOURNALS
Lokupitiya, E., Agrawal, M., Ahamed, T., Mustafa, N., Ahmed, B., Vathani, A., Opatha, K., Jaiswal, B., Singh, S., Seneviratne, G., Sirisena, D.N., and Paustian, K.
APN Science Bulletin, 10(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2020.1042
Publication year: 2018

Energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions associated with tea and rubber manufacturing processes in Sri Lanka

REFEREED JOURNALS
Vidanagama, J., and Lokupitiya
Environmental Development 26: 43-54
Publication year: 2018

Vidanagama, J., and Lokupitiya, E. 2018. Energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions associated with tea and rubber manufacturing processes in Sri Lanka.  Environmental Development 26: 43-54

Determining the best agricultural management practices for salt affected coastal paddy soils in Sri lanka considering net Greenhouse Gas emission along with other socioeconomic benefits

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Archana, A.S., Lokupitiya E., Sirisena D.N., Senevirathne G.
Publication year: 2018

Archana, A.S., Lokupitiya E., Sirisena D.N., Senevirathne G., (2018) Determining the best agricultural management practices for salt affected coastal paddy soils in Sri lanka considering net Greenhouse Gas emission along with other socioeconomic benefits. Book of Abstracts. 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P. 75.

Coastal salinity intrusion and food security in South Asia: best management practices with greenhouse gas benefits

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Lokupitiya, E., Agrawal, M., Vathani, A., Ahamed, T., Mustafa, N., Ahmad, B., Pandey, D., Seneviratne, G., Paustian, K
Publication year: 2018

Lokupitiya, E., Agrawal, M., Vathani, A., Ahamed, T., Mustafa, N., Ahmad, B., Pandey, D., Seneviratne, G., Paustian, K. 2018. Coastal salinity intrusion and food security in South Asia: best management practices with greenhouse gas benefits. In: Claudia Heidecke, Hayden Montgomery, Hartmut Stalb, Lini Wollenberg (Eds.), Volume of Abstracts. p. 75.