22nd International Conference on Sustainable Development 2025 September 03-04, 2025 Event Location BMICH Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo, Sri Lanka 22nd International Conference on Sustainable Development 2025 is jointly presented by International Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Law (ICIRL),    Centre for Research in Social Justice and Policy (CRSJP) at Laurentian University, Canada; Ontario International Development Agency (OIDA), Canada; Department of Studies and Research in Political Science, Tumkur University, India; Institute of Management Studies, Davangere University, India.  Faculty of Commerce, Anjaneya University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. Host Country Sri Lanka Partner Institute International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Department of Civil Engineering Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), Colombo, Sri Lanka.  Important Dates  Last Day to submit Abstract / Paper / Presentation - August 10, 2025 Last date to register - August 15, 2025   Note:  Abstracts/Papers, acceptances issued on a rolling basis until August 15, 2025. Please submit your Abstract/Paper as early as possible Major Themes  The International Conference on Sustainable Development consists of following themes. 1. Development, 2. Economics, 3. Environment and Natural Resources, 4. Food and Agriculture, 5. Governance,   6. Health, 7. Information and communication, 8. Science and technology, 9. Social policy. 10. Gender equality   Sub-themes:  (1) Entrepreneurship and Stat-ups, (2) Social Exclusion and Inclusive Development  

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Accepted Book of Abstracts Accepted Papers No. of Papers Received: 507 No. of papers Accepted: 116 Acceptance Ratio: 22.87% As of August 28, 2025 001. Commerce Women Entrepreneurs and Recovery Didier Francois Diegane Diop University Cheikh Anta DIOP of DAKAR, Senegal. 002. Fostering active learner participation in higher education: an action research project Sampath Pushpakumara Department of English Language Teaching and International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. 003. Sustainable Future with the Development of a Secure Mini-bus Taxi Pick-up System for Children  going to and coming from Schools Mkateko G. Maluleke 1, Johnson Olumuyiwa Dehinbo 2 1,2 Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa. 004. Influence of Morphological Characteristics on the Sustainability of Underserved Settlements: A Case Study in Jaffna Municipality and its Urban Fringe, Sri Lanka. Cavitha Thiliepan 1, Thennakoon, T.M.S.P.K 2, Buddhika Madurapperuma 3 1 Department of Geography, University of Jaffna, Thirunelvely, 40000, Sri Lanka 2 Department of Geography, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 10250, Sri Lanka 2 International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies (ICMS), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka 3 Department of Botany, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, 10250, Sri Lanka. 005. Fostering Inter-cultural Understanding through Translations A Study of Japanese Literary Translations into Sinhala Samanthika Lokugamage 1, Udara Iroshini de Silva 2 1 Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts, International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2 Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 006. Ensuring equity and accessibility of universal health coverage of Climate Changed Marginalized Population: Establishing linkage system with GOVT. Health Care and Family Planning Services for the Bede Community in Bangladesh Md.  Tarik Hossain 1, Umme Sumaia 2 1 Room to Read, Bangladesh. 2 Ministry of Education, Bangladesh. 007. Financial Risk Management and Resilience Planning in Smart Cities: A Case of Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, Odissa, India Adinarayanane Ramamurthy 1, Sooham Misra 2, Ramesh Srikonda 3 1,2,3 School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada, Government of India. 008. The Sustainable Human and Environmental Systems (SHES) Approach to Sustainability Education and Practice: Foundational Thematic Principles; Mike Reiter 1, Paul Barresi 2 1 Department of Integrated Environmental Science, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida, USA. 2 Southern New Hampshire University (SMHU), Manchester, NH, USA 009. The Sustainable Human and Environmental Systems (SHES) Approach to Sustainability Education and Practice: The Administrative Challenge; Mike Reiter Department of Integrated Environmental Science, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida, USA. 010. The Sustainable Human and Environmental Systems (SHES) Approach to Sustainability Education and Practice: The Pedagogical Challenge; Paul A. Barresi Southern New Hampshire University (SMHU), Manchester, NH, USA. 011. The Sustainable Human and Environmental Systems (SHES) Approach to Sustainability Education and Practice: Program Evaluation and Transformation; and Mike Reiter Department of Integrated Environmental Science, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida, USA. 012. The Sustainable Human and Environmental Systems (SHES) Approach to Sustainability Education and Practice: From the Classroom to the Workplace. Rick Smardon Department of Environmental Studies, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, New York, USA. 013. Climate Beliefs and Attitudes and Firms’ Pollution Haoyu Zhang 1, Kiridaran  Kanagaretnam 2 1,2 Schulich School of Business, York University, Canada. 014. Bridging the Digital Divide for Sustainable Development: A Study of Digitalization and Inclusive Growth among the Jenu Kuruba Tribe in Mysore Pooja Pujar Rajappa 1, Shashidhar Rudrappa 2 1,2 Institute of Management Studies, Davanagere University, India. 015. Assessing the ESG Framework on Sustainable Manufacturing in Maharaja Soap Industry: A Case Study Ashokkumar V. Paled 1*, Shashidhar Rudrappa 2, Dipikarani   Lokare 3 1,2,3 Davangere University, Davangere, Karnataka, India. 016. A new Characterization of Peak biting times of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus using the human baited double net trap technique in the Colombo District Madapathage Don Pubuditha Madushan 1*, Chamila  Nuwan Dissanayake 2, Preshila  Chandimali Samaraweera 3, Don  Sudath Samaraweera 4 1,3,4 National Dengue Control Unit, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka. 2 National Insurance Trust Fund, Sri Lanka. 017. Artificial Intelligence and Poverty Reduction: How AI Applications and Digital Solutions Can Help, Particularly in Developing Countries Nondumiso Yolande Hadebe 1*, Fikile Gladys Xaba 2, Dumile Gumede 3, Mandla  Mubecua 4 1,2 University of Zululand, South Africa. 3,4 Durban University of Technology, South Africa. 018. Linking Entrepreneurship, Environmental Justice, and Sustainable Development: Pathways to Ecological and Social Transformation. Nondumiso Yolande Hadebe 1*, Fikile Gladys Xaba 2, Dumile Gumede 3, Mandla Mubecua 4 1,2 University of Zululand, South Africa. 3,4 Durban University of Technology, South Africa. 019. Adoption of climate change techniques for poverty alleviation in sustainable smallholder poultry production in Nigeria Samuel Adewale Abanigbe 1, Adewale A.  Olutola 2, Ayanda M. Ngxumesh 3 1,2,3 Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria. 020. Fostering Innovation through the Knowledge Economy's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Suresh B. K. Naidu 1, Paramashivaiah Puttashankaraiah 2 1,2 Tumkur University, India. 021. Combating criminality for sustainable food security through a decolonised agricultural education curriculum: Insights from faculty staffs in selected Nigerian universities Adewale A. Olutola 1, Samuel Adewale Abanigbe 2 1,2 Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa. 022. Geospatial Assessment of Forest Fragmentation and Habitat Degradation, Spatially and Temporally in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka: Insights for Ecosystem Restoration and Habitat Connectivity H.M.B.S. Herath 1, Nayanajith Kumara 2, Pavithra Jayasinghe 3 1,2,3 Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 023. Crypto Investment Trends in the Digital Age: The Impact of Online Information on Risk Perception J.K. Raju 1, Soujanya  L.2 1,2 Davanagere University, India. 024. Psychological Predictors of Career Advancement Desire Among Gen Z Retail Employees Geetanjali P.1, Hemavathi T.2 , Anusha L.V.3 1,2,3 School of Advanced Studies, S-VYASA Deemed to be University, India. 025. Education for Sustainable Development: The Role of Creativity and Productivity Krishnakumar Surpur 1, Dr R Shashidhar 2 1,2 Institute of Management Studies, Davangere University, Tholahunase , Karnataka , India. 026. AI-Driven Seasonal Marketing and Its Impact on Packaged Food Sales: Enhancing Predictive Logistics and Smart Supply Chains Shivanand S. Kagawade 1, Shivashankar K. 2, Ruturaj P. Patil 3, Veena Angadi 4 1 Department of MBA, SAEF’s Angadi Institute of Technology & Management, Belagavi, Karnataka, India. 2 Department of Management Studies, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka India. 3 Department of Management Karnataka India studies,  Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka India. 4 GS college of Management, Bangalore University, Karnataka, India. 027. Understanding climate vulnerability, infrastructure gaps, and social support in coastal fishing communities: a preliminary factor study from Thiruvananthapuram, India. Anjitha M. C.1, Sharmistha Bhattacharjee 2 1,2 Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, India. 028. Localising the SDGs: Auroville’s Sustainable practices towards eco-township development Monimozhi S V 1*, Sharmistha Bhattacharjee 2 1,2 Department of Sociology, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, India. 029. Essential strategies that might mitigate domestic violence in the Tshitale rural area, South Africa Rirhandzu Phyllis Hlungwane 1, Petrus Machete 2 1,2 College of Law, School of Criminal Justice, Department of Police Practice, University of South Africa, South Africa. 030. Factors Driving the Transformation towards Sustainable Development: Evidence from Indian Leather Industry Sandeep Kumar Gupta 1, Sanjeev Gupta 2 1 Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), India. 2 Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, India (Retired). 031. Macroeconomic Variation Factors Influencing Indian Rupee Volatility: A Multiple Regression Approach to Exchange Rate Dynamics Venugopal G 1, Shashidhar R 2 1,2 Institute of Management Studies, Davangere University, India. 032. Municipal Solid Waste Management: An Integral Role Played by Mysuru City Corporation Dhanuja V.1, Rakesh Rajendrakumar Deskar 2 KLE Society’s S Nijalingappa College, India. 2 Post-Graduation Centre, Ramanagara, Bangalore University, India. 033. Assessment of Urban Green Space Dynamics towards Mitigating the Environmental Stress in Vijayawada City, Andhra Pradesh, India Praveena K 1, Adinarayanane Ramamurthy 2, Ramesh Srikonda 3 1,2,3 School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada, Government of India. 034. Novel framework towards integration of Environmental Carrying Capacity for Sustainable Spatial Planning: A Systematic Approach in Indian context Rajeev R. 1, Adinarayanane Ramamurthy 2, Ayon Kumar Tarafdar 3 1,2,3 School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, A.P., India. 035. Measuring Operational Efficiency of Fintech Startups Praveen Mohan Kulkarni 1, Lakshminarayana K. 2, Basavaraj S. Tigadi 3, Sanjeev Kumar Ningombam 4, Ameet Kulkarni 5 1 KLS Institute of Management Education and Research, Belagavi, Karnataka, India. 2 Visvesvaraya Technological University, Centre for P G Studies-Bangalore Region, Muddenahalli, Chickaballapur, India. 3 Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India. 4,5 Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research & Analysis, Indian Institute of Management Shillong Umsawli, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, India. 036. Industry-Wise Prioritization of DEIB Initiatives in India: A Fuzzy Decision-Making Approach Praveen Mohan Kulkarni 1, Lakshminarayana K. 2, Basavaraj S. Tigadi 3, Sattagouda Patil 4, Ameet Kulkarni 5  1,5 KLS Institute of Management Education and Research, Belagavi, Karnataka, India. 2 Visvesvaraya Technological University, Centre for P G Studies-Bangalore Region, Muddenahalli, Chickaballapur, India. 3 Visvesvaraya Technological Universitym, Belagavi, India. Visvesvaraya Technological University 4 Department. of Management Studies and Research Mache Belagavi, India.  037. Financial Literacy and Sustainable Livelihoods: A Qualitative Study on Microfinance Practices and Ecological Economic Implications in Rural Communities Hemalatha L. N. 1, Sharadha T.V. 2,  Lathamani B. 3 1 SVYASA deemed to be University, Sattva Global City, Mysore road Rajarajeshwari Nagar Bangalore, Karnataka, India and Visvesvaraya Technological University, State University of Government of Karnataka Jnana sangama Belagavi- 590018, Karnataka, India. 2 SVYASA deemed to be University, Sattva Global City, Mysore road Rajarajeshwari Nagar Bangalore, Karnataka, India. 3 JSS Academy of Technical Education, India. 038. Growing Significance of Tourism in the Post Pandemic Backdrop: An Analytical View P. Paramashivaiah 1, Sowmya D. N. 2 1 Department of Studies and Research in Commerce, Tumkur University, India. 2 Department of Commerce and Management, Seshadripuram Academy Of Business Studies., Kengeri Satellite Town, Bengaluru, India. 039. Sustainable Digital Marketing: Social Media's Role in Promoting Eco-Friendly FMCG Brand Practices Shanthan S. Malashetter 1, Noor Afza 2 1,2 Tumkur University, India. 040. Social Exclusion and Obligations of Dalit Rights in India:  Dalits Rights Inclusivity VenkateshGovindappa 1*, Valmiki Rama Krishna 2 1 Department of Political Science, HIKES's, A.V.Patil Degree College, Aland, India. 2 Tumkur University, Sri Lanka. 041. Development of Unified Framework for Innovative Information Technology Tools Diffusion towards Flood Risk Communication in Sri Lanka Ranjana Geethalankara 1*, T.M.S.P.K  Thennakoon 2, Prasad Jayaweera 3, Rajendram Kandiah 4 , Suneth Saparamadu 5 1 Department of Geography, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2 Department of Geography & International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies (ICMS), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 3 Faculty of Computing, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 4 Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 5 Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China. 042. Green Banking and Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review of Global Practices and Policy Trends Smitha S.1, Ramesh Chandrahasa 2 1,2 Institute of Management Studies, Davanagere University, Karnataka, India. 043. Towards Green Recycling: Legal Imperatives for TSDF Compliance in Bangladesh’s Ship Recycling industry Ishtiaque Ahmed 1*, Md. Mahmudul Islam 2 1 North South University, Bangladesh. 2 New Castle Law Academy, Bangladesh. 044. The Grand Deception? Western Democracy and the Promise of Development in Africa Mthandeni  Patric Mbatha University of Zululand, South Africa. 045. Emotional Intelligence and Sustainable Workplaces: A Study on Employee Well-being and Behavioral Outcomes Navya S T  , Ramesh Chandrahasa 2 1,2 Institute of Management Studies, Davanagere University, Karnataka, India. 046. A Study of Role Played by Public Sector Banks in the Priority Sector Lending Jyothi   N S1, Neelakanta  N. T.2 1,2 Tumkur university, India. 047. The Contribution of Sustainable Agricultural Innovations to Inclusive Development: An Examination of Indian Farming Communities Snehal  Kadadevarmath 1*, R. Shashidhar 2 1,2 Davangere University, India. 048. Critical Review on Analysis of Sustainability in Employee Psychological Contract: Machine Learning Approach to Predict Policy on Job Satisfaction Darshith S A1*, Rakesh D2, Sumalatha3, Asifulla A4 1,2 JSS - Centre for Management Studies, JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru, Karnataka, India 3,4 Institute of Management Studies, Davangere University, Davangere, Karnataka, India. 049. Domestic challenges in South Africa are affecting regional integration Hlengiwe Rejoyce Phetha 1 1 University of Zululand, South Africa. 050. Experience of forgiving in Indian marriages: A Qualitative Inquiry Wellington Mthokozisi Hlengwa University of Zululand, South Africa. 051. Traversing LGBTQ+ developments in Karnataka: A sector analysis of Education, Health and Employment Naveen Kumar B T 1*, Ashokkumar  V. Paled 2, Shashidhar R. 3 1,2 ,3 Davangere University, Davangere, Karnataka, India. 052. Beyond Delayed Gratification: Towards a Theory of Mental Conditioning for Sustainable Poverty Reduction T.M. S.P.K. Thennakoon 1, Rohana Ulluwishewa 2,  Indujeewa K. Peiris 3,   U.H. Kaushalya 4 1 Department of Geography & International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2 An Independent Researcher in Spirituality and Sustainability, Palmerston North, New Zealand. 3 Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, New Zealand. 4 Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 053. Optimizing Passive Design Strategies in Warm-Humid Climates: A Holistic Framework for Green Building Rating Systems Karthik  Chadalavada 1*, Kranti  Kumar Myneni 2, Srinivas Daketi 3 1,2,3 School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, India. 054. The role of traditional knowledge in sustainable food systems: A temporal and thematic analysis Piyoda Darmasiri Wijesekara 1*, TMSPK Thennakoon 2 1 International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. 2 Department of Geography & International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. 055. Integrating AI into Eco-Tourism: A Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Travel Planning Thdugalage Don Chaminda Pushpakumara 1*, Fazeela  Jameel Ahsan 2 1 University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. 2 Department of Marketing, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 056. An Integrated Geospatial Assessment to Evaluate Factors Affecting Sustainability of Ecosystem Services of Urban Wetlands Due to Fragmentation: A Case study of Bellanwila-Attidiya wetland in Sri Lanka H.K.U. Dewmini 1 H.M.B.S. Herath 2 1 2 Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 057. Public Policy, Democratic Governance, and Sustainable Development in Karnataka: A Critical Study on Poverty Alleviation Chandrappa S.H. 1*, Ashokkumar V. Paled 2 1 Government First Grade College. Nyamathi. Davanagere, Dist Karnataka, India. 2 Davanagere University, Davanagere, Karnataka, India. 058. The Role of Functional Strategies for Sustainable Development of Small Business Retails in Achieving Economic Objectives Anand P G 1*, Manjunath  K R 2 Institute of Management Studies and Research, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankarghatta-577451, Shimoga, Karnataka, India. 059. Corporate Governance in the Age of Gen AI: A Sectoral Analysis of Financial Services Ramesh Hiremaithe Naganaik 1*, Arpita Shreedhara 2 1,2 Kuvempu University, Jnanasahyadri, Shimoga, India. 060. Counselling For Employability Skills Acquisition Among Adolescents In Enugu State, Nigeria Joachim C. Omeje 1, Mkpoikanke Sunday Out 2* 1 University of Nigeria, Nigeria. 2 University of Johannesburg, South Africa. 061. Unravelling Socio-Spatial Dimensions of Appropriation of Urban Spaces for Street Vending in Hyderabad Shalini Kakani 1*, Ayon Kumar Tarafdar 2 1,2 School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada, India. 062. Anthropological Perspectives on Goiter Awareness: Towards Inclusive Health Development for Middle-aged Women Nelum Kanthilatha 1*, Virangi  Yasodara Senevirathna 2 1 International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies and Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2 Derana Macroentertainment, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 063. Integration of Machine Learning and Logistic Analytics: A Critical Review and Evaluation on Sustainable Employee Psychological Contract and Predict their Workforce Retention Sumalatha 1*, Raju J.K. 2, Rakesh D. 3 1,2 Davangere University, India. 3 JSS Science and Technology University, India. 064. Navigating Academic Entrepreneurship- A Case Study Abhiroop Mitra 1, Paramashivaiah P. 2, Shreya Chakraborthy 3 1 Global Institute of Business Studies Bengaluru, India. 2 Department of Studies  & Research in Commerce, Tumkur University, India. 3 Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, NMIMS University Bengaluru, India. 065. From Ideas to Impact: Enhancing Startup Productivity through Intellectual Property Management Abhiroop Mitra 1, Shreya  Chakraborthy 2 1 Global Institute of Business Studies Bengaluru, India. 2 Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, NMIMS University Bengaluru, India. 066. Bridging the Skills Gap: VET Centres as Catalysts for Sustainable Economic Growth Chintamanigouda Patil 1, Ramesh Chandrahasa 2 1,2 Institute of Management Studies, Davanagere University, India. 067. AI-Driven Work Environments for Sustainable Retention of Indian Employees: A Critical Review on the Role of Psychological Contracts and Job Satisfaction Policies Sumalatha 1, Raju J.K. 2, Shivalika N. 3, Rakesh D. 4 1,2 Davangere University, India. 3,4 JSS Science and Technology University, India. 068. Legal Analysis of Custody Rights and Their Impact on Gender Equality in Sri Lankan Family Courts Pasanya Saavindi Diwakara Law, University of London, UK. 069. Assessing the Impact of Risky Trees on the Sustainable Management of Urban Green Spaces Using Geospatial Technology: Special Reference to Colombo Municipal Area in Sri Lanka Sanuthi Dinethma Guruge Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 070. An Empirical Analysis of Sustainable volatility spillovers and Network Dynamics in the Indian Equity Market Nischith S. 1, Syed Maaz Ahmed 2, Rakesh D. 3 1,2 Department of Business Administration, University of Mysore, India. 3 JSS Science and Technology University, India. 071. Assessing the Efficiency and Effectiveness of E-Governance Services: An Empirical Study. Santosh Basavaraj Akki 1, Vijayalakshmi Mathalli Narasimhamurthy 2, Shashidhar Rudrappa 3, Pooja Pujar Rajappa 4 1 Tumkur University, Tumkur, Karnataka, India. 2 RV College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. 3 Institute of Management Studies, Davanagere University, Davanagere, India. 072. Affectionate Gesture–Speech Integration in Caregiver Communication: A LUVORA Model Intervention for Language Development, Resilience, and Lifelong Well-Being Niluka Udayangani Hettige 1, Malathie Priyangika Dissanayake 2 1 Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 2 The Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 073. Sustainable E-Marketing and the Path to SDGs: Evidence from Consumer Perceptions and Behaviour Shazia Tabasum 1, Ramesh Chandrahasa 2 1,2 Institute of Management Studies, Davanagere University, India. 074. Intellectual Property Rights Can Be a Game Changer for MSMEs - A Study P. Paramashivaiah 1, B.K. Suresh 2 1,2 Tumkur University, Tumkur, Karnataka, India. 075. Seeing Differently: A Qualitative Exploration of Screen-Induced Visual Autism-Like Behaviours in Children in Southern Sri Lanka Nirosha Ruwanpathirana 1, Virasha Godakanda 2 1 Department of Sociology, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2 University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka 076. Adoption Of Sustainable Digital Technologies in the Real Estate Sector: A Critical Review Rahul Vasant Mahajan 1, Jinu Kurian 2 1,2 Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering, India. 077. Geospatial assessment to evaluate the factors affecting land use changes on the sustainability of agriculture in peri-urban areas: Special reference to Paddy lands in Gampaha district in Sri Lanka Pasindu Jayathilake 1, Badra Herath 2 1 University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 2 University of Sri Jayawardanepura, Sri Lanka. 078. Servitisation Innovation as a Catalyst to Sustainability and Circular Transitions: A Review and Future Research Jinu Kurian 1, Shalini Wadhwa 2, Jojy Abraham 3 1,2 SVKM’s NMIMS, Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, Mumbai, India. 3 ONGC, Mumbai, India. 079. Strengthening Documentation and Field Implementation of Dam Safety Guidelines in Sri Lanka Kalana Prabhath Wickramasinghe 1, Piyum Nalaka Chandrasena 2, Anuruddhika   Ganganie Jayasinghe 3, Samanthi  Wickrema  Seneviratne 4 1,2,4 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 3 Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, The Open University of Sri Lanka. 080. Evaluating the Role of ESG Scores in Shaping Financial Performance of Listed Companies in India Jayashankar N 1, R Shashidhar 2, P. Paramashivaiah 3, V Ramakrishna 4 1,2 Institute of Management Studies, Davangere University, India. 3,4 Tumkur University,Tumkur, India. 081. Waste Not, Want Not: Promoting Responsible Consumption through Safe and Sustainable Disposal of Household Medicines Nanayakkara Hapugalage Gangani Isurika Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 082. The Effect of Risk on Capital Structure, Profitability, and Firm Value with Sustainability Report as a Moderating Variable Tsabita Karima 1, Kadarisman Hidayat 2 , Nilai Firdausi Nuzula 3, Cacik Rut Damayanti 4 1,2,3,4 Department of Administrative Science, Brawijaya University, Indonesia. 083. Investigation of Monitoring and Post-Auditing in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Sri Lanka Dharmasena K.D.A.1, Seneviratne S.W.2, Dayanthi W.K.C.N. 3  1,2,3 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka. 084. India's E-Mobility Transformation: A Synthesis of Consumer Perceptions and Policy Realities Girish HM 1, R. Shashidhar 2 1,2 Institute of Management Studies, Davangere University, Tholahunase, Davangere- 577002, India. 085. Economic Sustainability in Agricultural Commodity Markets: A Study of Trends, Patterns, and Market Resilience Shifa Fathima A 1, Safeer Pasha M. 2 Research Centre in Commerce, St. Claret College, Autonomous, India PG Department of Commerce, St. Claret College, Autonomous, India. 086. Diagnosing the systemic GAPs in Customer Experience Management: A three-dimensional assesment model from the Georgian insurance sector Nana Akhobadze 1, Natia Jibladze 2, Nino Jgamadze 3 1,3 University of Georgia, Georgia. 2 Georgian National University, Georgia. 087. Sustainable Project Management for Remote Construction: A Case Study of Dual-Scope Delivery in Puttalam, Sri Lanka Kokila Pranad Arandara 1, Thushara Priyadarshana 2 1,2 Department of Civil Engineering, Open University of Sri Lanka. 088. Beyond Financial Literacy: Behavioral Finance Mechanisms Driving Micro Enterprise Performance in Emerging Market Tourism Shinta Maharani Trivena1, Kadarisman Hidayat2, Mukhammad Kholid Mawardi3, Nur Imamah4 1234 Doctoral Program in Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia. 089. From crisis to opportunity: A path to quality and affordable healthcare in the South African Healthcare System Kwanda Talente Mngomezulu 1, Mafuku  Tholaine Matadi 2 1,2 University of Zululand, South Africa. 090. Protecting children from cyberbullying: A South African perspective Mafuku  Tholaine Matadi 1, Kwanda Talente Mngomezulu 2 1,2 University of Zululand, South Africa. 091. A Study on the Impact of Shareholder Activism on ESG Performance in India's Banking Sector Jinu Kurian1 , S.Shwetha Iyer 2, Harsh Ahire 3 , Mohammed Azeem Khan4, Rishabh Kinhikar5, Daivik Jayan Mampally6 1Faculty, Technology Management Department, SVKM’s NMIMS, Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, Mumbai, India. 2,3,4,5,6Technology Management Department, SVKM’s NMIMS, Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, Mumbai, India. 092. Mediating Role of Organizational Commitment in the Nexus of Perceived Support, Distributive Justice, and Citizenship Behavior Uddagiri Yojitha 1, Lakshmi Narayanamma Poli 2 1,2 Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Guntur, India. 093. Sustainable bridge management strategy through modern smart phones Kunanathan Vanushan 1,  Kamal Karunananda 2 1,2 Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 094. Sustainable Urban Development Challenges: Land Use and Land Cover Change and Its Implications for Land Surface Temperature in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka Buddhini Tharushika Malaviarachchi 1, Pavithra Jayasinghe 2, A.W.G.N.M. Abeyrathna 3 1,2,3 Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 095. Nanotechnology in Product Innovation and Commercialization Shilpa Sharma 1, Jasmine Joshi 2, Rupali Chowdhury 3 1,3 Anjaneya University, India. 2 Maharaja Agrasen International College, India. 096. Role of Sustainability Marketing in Shaping Consumer Intentions to Purchase Green Products Guru M. C. 1, Asifulla A. 2 1,2 Institute of Management Studies, Davanagere University, India. 097. Ordination in Buddhist Reclusive Life: A Socioeconomic, Psychoanalytic and Linguistic Reading of Wijenayake’s Select Short Stories Chitra Jayathilake 1, Sujeeva Sebastian Pereira 2, Hansamala Ritigahapola 3 1,2,3 Department of English and Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. 098. Impact of Gender Equality on Economic Growth: A Commerce Perspective Chintamani Panda 1, Swayam Prava Mishra 2, Ruchi Pandey 3 1,2,3 Anjaneya University, India. 099. An Open-Source Geospatial Landslide Risk Assessment for Advancing Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka’s Rathnapura DSD Isini Thisara Hewa Kokawalage 1, Pavithra Jayasinghe 2 1,2 Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 100. Evaluating microaggression in townships: A case study of the gender-based violence secondary victims in Soweto Township Nomsa Ingrid Zikalala University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa. 101. Investigation of energy and water demand of different types of buildings in different climatic zones in Sri Lanka P.A.T.N. Kumari 1, C. Kulasuriya 2 and S. Karunaratne 3    1,2 Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. 3 Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, New Kandy RD, Malabe, Sri Lanka. 102. Investigating the feasibility of using Artificial Intelligence tools in the design of roof trusses M.G.N.D. Fernando1, C. Kulasuriya 2,  D.D.M. Ranasinghe 3  1,2 Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka  3 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. 103. Experimental Investigation on Improving Fire Endurance of Aerated Concrete Blocks P.W.A.S. Dasanayaka 1, I.S.K. Wijayawardane 2* 1 Department of Civil Engineering, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 2* Department of Civil Engineering, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 104. Sustainable Alternatives to Clay Bricks: A Review on PET-Based Masonry Units for Green Construction Hasanthi Wijesundara 1, S.V.T. J. Perera 2 1,2 Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka. 105. Assessing the Impact of Human Development: Research and Development on CO2 Emissions in Five Technologically Advanced Asian Economies Hemantha Premakumara Diunugala 1, Zhao Yuhuan 2, Claudel Mombeuil 3, Manjula Gunarathna 4, Dilushi Shashikala Kodithuwakku 5 1 University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2 Beijing Institute of Technology, China. 3 Rezo Inovasyon Edikatif Ayisyen, Mirebalais, Haiti. 4,5 University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 106. Language and the Environment in Education: An Ecolinguistic Study of Sri Lankan School English Textbooks Lalith Ananda Gamage Department of English and Linguistics, International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies (ICMS), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 107. Statistical modelling of sustainable digital consumerism: data-driven strategies for environmental and social impact in Indian markets Shriram N. Kargaonkar 1, Surekha Gaikwad 2, Dinkar Rathod 3, Jeevan Kasabe 4 , Reetuja Deshpande 5 1,2,3,4,5 MAEER’s MIT Arts Commerce and Science College, Alandi, Pune, India. 108. AI-driven customer engagement in entrepreneurial platforms: a conceptual model for driving brand loyalty in the digital start-up era Shwetha S. 1, Noor  Afza 2 1,2 Tumkur University, Tumkuru, Karnataka, India. 109. Women Leaders in Ancient India’s Economy: A Historical Analysis of Economic Reforms, Trade, and Governance Abhisekh Rodricks IIT PATNA, India. 110. Sustainable Digital Branding as a Driver of Fashion Brand Resilience: Case-Based Evidence from a VUCA Environment Santosh Bommanavar 1, Shruti  Malipatil 2 1,2 Institute of Management Studies, Davangere University, India. 111. Landslide Vulnerability and Risk Assessment of Matara District Using The Geospatial Technologies P.H.H. Kokawalage Department of Geography, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 112. Competency Mapping in Small Businesses: A Pathway to Sustainable Development and Employee Satisfaction Somashekhar I. C.1, Hema Patil 2, Harris Kumar D. 3, Balaji  Rao PSV 4 1 Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore, Karnataka, India. 2 Centre for Post Graduate Studies, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Mysore, Karnataka, India. 3,4 Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore, Karnataka, India. 113. A Comparative Analysis of the Cost of Education and Mode of Learning among University Students in Sri Lanka: A Focus on Physical and Online Learning N. M. A. Jayasinghe 1, K. G. G.   Weerasinghe 2 1,2 Department of Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 114. Integrating FinTech and ESG into Health Insurance: A Pathway to Financial Security and Sustainable Commerce in Emerging Economies – A Study from Davangere District Manjula B.K.1, Raju  J.K.2 1,2 Institute of Management Studies, Davanagere University, India. 115. Benefit Analysis Of Usage Of Ceramic And Porcelain Waste Powder As Supplementary Cementous Materials In Interlocking Paving Block Production Krishantha H.M.B. 1, Gunathilaka A.M.L.N 2 1,2 Department, of Civil engineering, Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Sri Lanka. 116. Determinants of Customer Preference for Cardless Technology Over the Card for Cash Withdrawals in Sri Lanka Sapna Miyurangi Sathsarani 1, Hashini Vimarshana Liyanage 2, Nethmi Herath 3 1,3 University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 2 University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. If you require more information, please contact our office.   Conference Secretariat Ontario International Development Agency  2581 River Mist Road Ottawa, Ontario, K2J 6G1 Canada. Tel: + 1 613 612 7615 e-mail: oida@ontariointernational.org website: www.ontariointernational.org  

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