Salinity Levels in Coastal Saline Paddy Areas of Jaffna and Mannar Districts

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

Vanthani A. S. A., and  Lokupitiya, E., (2021). Salinity Levels in Coastal Saline Paddy Areas of Jaffna and Mannar Districts. Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science. Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Investigating quality of life and trait mindfulness of skilled meditators: a case-control study

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Dasnayake, H. M. N. N., Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Outschoorn, Karunarathne, U., N.O., Vithanage, K. K., Dalpadadu, K. P. C., Gunathunga M. W., Herath, H. M. J. C., & Dissanayake, W. D. N.
In Proceedings of Open University Research Sessions 2021 (p. 93). 17th September annual research virtual conference, Open University, Sri Lanka.
Publication year: 2021

Dasnayake, H. M. N. N., Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Outschoorn, Karunarathne, U., N.O., Vithanage, K. K., Dalpadadu, K. P. C., Gunathunga M. W., Herath, H. M. J. C., & Dissanayake, W. D. N. (2021). Investigating quality of life and trait mindfulness of skilled meditators: a case-control study. In Proceedings of Open University Research Sessions 2021 (p. 93). 17th September annual research virtual conference, Open University, Sri Lanka.

Institutional Role in Implementing Climate Action (SDG 13): A Case Study from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Lokupitiya E. and Kariyawasam, M.
Publication year: 2021

Lokupitiya E. and Kariyawasam, M. 2021.  Institutional Role in Implementing Climate Action (SDG 13): A Case Study from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. University of Colombo Review 2(2), 162-170.

Institutional Role in Implementing Climate Action (SDG 13): A Case Study from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

REFEREED JOURNALS
Lokupitiya, E. and Kariyawasam, M.
Publication year: 2021

Lokupitiya, E. and Kariyawasam, M. 2021. Institutional Role in Implementing Climate Action
(SDG 13): A Case Study from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. University of Colombo
Review (Series III) 2(2), 162-170

Handling climate change education at universities: an overview

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Filho, W.L. et al.
Publication year: 2021

Filho, W.L. et al.. 2021. Handling climate change education at universities: an overview. Environmnetal Sciences Europe 33 (1), 1-19.

REFEREED JOURNALS
Publication year: 2021

Filho, W.L. et al.. 2021. Handling climate change education at universities: an overview.
Environmnetal Sciences Europe 33 (1), 1-19.

Estimation of Soil Carbon Stocks of Urban Freshwater Wetlands in the Colombo Ramsar Wetland City and their Potential Role in Climate Change Mitigation

REFEREED JOURNALS
Dayathilake, D.D.T.L., Lokupitiya, E. and Wijeratne, V.P.I.S.
Wetlands 41: 29. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-021-01424-7
Publication year: 2021

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. Conference proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science – 2021 (p 81). 24th – 26th November 2021, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo.

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.
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.

Adaptation and validation of the Connectedness to Nature Scale for the use in Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Lokupitiya, E., & Gunathunga M. W.
In Proceedings of Open University Research Sessions 2021 (p. 91). 17th September annual research virtual conference, Open University, Sri Lanka.
Publication year: 2021

Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Lokupitiya, E., & Gunathunga M. W. (2021). Adaptation and validation of the Connectedness to Nature Scale for the use in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of Open University Research Sessions 2021 (p. 91). 17th September annual research virtual conference, Open University, Sri Lanka.

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.
Publication year: 2020

Thotagamuwa, A., Lokupitiya, E., Lokupitiya, R.S., Dangalle, C.D., Pallewatta, N, and Dayananda,
K. S. 2020. The effects of incident microclimatic and soil parameters on the population sizes of
selected tiger beetle species in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 40, 71-79

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

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.
Publication year: 2020

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. 2020. Evaluation of
best management practices with greenhouse gas benefits for salt-affected paddy soils in
South Asia. APN Science Bulletin, 10(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2020.1042

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: 2020

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

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

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

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

Development of an Intake interview to recruit skilled meditators for a study to assess physiological effects of meditation

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Dasnayake, H. M. N. N., Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Outschoorn, N.O., 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

Dasnayake, H. M. N. N., Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Outschoorn, N.O., 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 recruit skilled meditators for a study to assess physiological effects of meditation. Book of Abstracts. Annual scientific sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka 2019. Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. P.24.

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 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