Journal Publications

• Wisenthige, K., Guoping, C.  " Firm Level Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Analytical Framework Based on Pillars of Competitiveness Model "  International Research Journal of Management, IT and Social Sciences,  vol.02 ,  Issue 09,  2016,  pp.51-56,      
• Wisenthige, K., Guoping, C.  " Framework for Analysis of Business Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) "  Manager Journal,  vol.03 ,  Issue 03 ,  2016,  pp.87-89,      
• Sansika, N., Sandumini, R., Kariyawasam, C., Bandara, T., Wisenthige, K., Jayathilaka, R  " "Impact of economic globalisation on value-added agriculture, globally" "  PLoS ONE ,  vol.18,  Issue (7):e0289128,  2023,  pp.74-93,      https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289128,
• Rasaputhra, S., Peiris, V., Magallagoda, R., Panditasekara, C., Wisenthige, K. and Jayasuriya, N.  " "Do technological, environmental and entrepreneurial factors affect social commerce adoption?" "  Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development,  vol.31,  Issue 4,  2024,  pp.764-785,  Emerald ,    https://doi.org/10.1108/JSBED-09-2023-0420,
• Abeywickrama K, Perera N, Samarathunga S, Pabasara H, Jayathilaka R, Wisenthige K  " "Factors influencing IMF assistance in the Sub-Saharan African region" "  PLoS ONE,  vol.19,  Issue 7,  2024,  pp.e0307071,      https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0307071,
• R. Sandumini, C. Kariyawasam, N. Sansika, T. Bandara, K. Wisenthige and R. Jayathilaka  " "Cultivating prosperity: assessing the effects of fertiliser consumption, employment in agriculture, foreign direct investment, and exchange rates on value-added agriculture in SAARC nations" "  Journal of Social and Economic Development ,      2024,        https://doi.org/10.1007/s40847-024-00381-1,
• Perera, L., Jayasena, C., Hettiarachchi, N., Siriwardana, D., Wisenthige, K. and Wickramaarachchi, C.  " "Fueling the future: unveiling what drives gig worker motivation and engagement in Sri Lanka corporate landscape" "  International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy,      2024,    Emerald ,    https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSSP-09-2024-0433,
• Gunawansha, N., Rajapaksha, N., Witharana, N., Ishara, N., Wisenthige. K. and Pathirana, U.  " "Reputation of Entrepreneur Mediates the Business Performance: A Study of Women owned Small Enterprise in Sri Lanka" "  SLIIT Business Review,  vol.03,  Issue 02,  2024,  pp.75-106,      https://doi.org/10.54389/ECJV2888,
• Haputhanthri, H., Jayawickrama, U., Lakma, U., Sellahewa, E., Wisenthige, K. and Jayathilake, T.  " "Impact of Dynamic Capabilities on Business Performance of SMEs during an Economic Crisis with reference to Western Province" "  SLIIT Business Review,  vol.03,  Issue 02,  2024,  pp.55-74,      https://doi.org/10.54389/TOEI6623,
• Wijesinghe, U., Mapitiyage, V., Wickramarathne C, Wickramage, C., Wisenthige, K., Aluthwala, C,..  " "Does management support drive sustained agile usage? a serial mediation model and cIPMA perspective" "  PLoS ONE ,  vol.20,  Issue 2,  2025,  pp.e0316538,      https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316538,
• Wisenthige, K., Pathirana, U., Perera, B., Wijesinghe, K. and Wijethunga, A.  " "Determinants of student satisfaction in private universities: examining the impact of academic staff quality" "  Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education,      2025,        https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-12-2023-0562,

Conference Proceedings

• Wisenthige, K.   Level of Cooperation of Inter-Organizational in New Product Innovations in Sri Lankan Manufacturing Sector SMEs  in 12th International Conference on Innovation and Management,  year 2015,  Wuhan, China,  pp.485-491,  Wuhan University Press ,    November 20-22,  
• Wisenthige, K.   Development of Analytical Framework for SME Competitiveness Based on Competency Approach  in 13th International Conference on Innovation and Management,  year 2016,  Luala Lumpur, Malaysia ,  pp.79-83,  Wuhan University Press,    November 28-30,  
• Dameshika, W R., Wisenthige, K., Rajapaksha, R M C S B., Jayan, W A S., Weerasinghe, W M S K B.   The Effect of Capital Structure on Profitability: Evidence from Star Category Hotels in Sri Lanka  in International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation ,  year 2022,  Colombo, Sri Lanka ,  pp.124 -134,      18th and 19th, December ,  
• Wisenthige, K., Samarakoon, A., Rangana, L., Samarakoon, D. and Dissanayake, D.   Organizational Culture Impact on Employee Loyalty in Private Banking Sector in Sri Lanka  in International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business ,  year 2022,  Colombo, Sri Lanka ,  pp.05,      01st and 02nd December,  
• Wimanthika, K., Wisenthige, K., Rathnayake, K., Edirisooriya, D., Cadir, I. and Abeysekara, A.   Effects of Media Richness and Verbal Interactivity on Consumer Engagement  in International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business ,  year 2022,  Colombo, Sri Lanka,  pp.20,      01st and 02nd, December ,  
• Wisenthige K, Samarakoon A, Lakmali NDSR, Samarakoon SMDU and Dissanayake D   Does Organizational Culture Impact on Employee Loyalty in Private Banking Sector : Study Based on Western Province  in International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches ,  year 2022,  Colombo, Sri Lanka ,  pp.22,      17th and 18th, December ,  
• Ekanayaka E.K.G.N.S, Thanushan S, Vidanagama S.U, Vidanagama D.M and Wisenthige K.   Impact of Supply Chain Management Practices on Competitive Advantage and Organizational Performance in the Textile and Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka  in International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches,  year 2022,  Colombo, Sri Lanka ,  pp.101,        
• Abeysekara SMPRA , Wisenthige K , Wimanthika WMK , Rathnayake K , Edirisooriya LKDE and Ihsaan ACM   Elements that Impact Consumer Engagement of Sri Lankan Clothing Brands : Evidence from Instagram  in International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches ,  year 2022,  Colombo, Sri Lanka,  pp.99,      17th and 18th, December ,  
• Jayasuriya, I.K., Wisenthige, K.   Factors Affecting to the Sustainability of Mold and Die Industry in Sri Lanka  in Vavuniya University International Research Conference (VUIRC),  year 2023,  Vavuniya, Sri Lanka ,        17th November 2023,  
• Jayasuriya, N., Munasinghe, S., Shamila, P., Kalansuriya, N., Wisenthige, K., Swaris, S.   Social Media Strategies for Marketing in Micro-Level Women Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka  in 12th International Conference on Management and Economics,  year 2024,  Matara, Sri Lanka,  pp.227-236,  University of Ruhuna ,    Jayasuriya, N., Munasinghe, S., Shamila, P., Kalansuriya, N., Wisenthige, K., Swaris, S.,  
• Perera, V.P.H.A., Fernando, M.A.J.N.M., Manimendra, M.A.T.A., Herath, H.A.D.M., Wisenthige, K., and Jayasuriya, N.   The Impact of Service Quality on Customer Loyalty : A Case of Sri Lankan Fast-Food Franchises  in o2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME),  year 2023,  Colombo, Sri Lanka,  pp.19,  The Open University of Sri Lanka,    30th May 2023,  
• Sandumini, G.P.R., Kariyawasam, W.C.H., Premasekera .N.S., Bandara, D.B.T.D., Wisenthige, K., and Jayathilaka, R.   Economic Globalization and Value-Added Agriculture : SAARC Experience  in o2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME),  year 2023,  Colombo, Sri Lanka ,  pp.13,  The Open University of Sri Lanka ,    30th May 2023,  
• Kuruppuarachchi, N., Wijerathna, W.M.M.S.T., Nimalendran, M., Bodaragama, A.K.B., Wisenthige, K., Pathirana, U.   Factors Influencing Investment Decisions during Economic Crisis: With Reference to Investment Behaviour of Non-resident Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs and Professionals  in 12th International Conference on Management and Economics,  year 2023,  Matara, Sri Lanka,  pp.227-236,  University of Ruhuna ,    16th August 2023,  
• Rasaputhra, S.K., Peiris, T.V.K., Navanjali, H.M.R., Panditasekara, C.M., Wisenthige, K., Jayasuriya, N.   Factors Influencing Social Commerce Adoption by Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in Sri Lanka: A study based on Technological, Environmental and Entrepreneurial Framework  in 12th International Conference on Management and Economics,  year 2023,  Sri Lanka,  pp.263-274,  University of Ruhuna,    16th August 2023,  
• Suvini Rasaputhra, Virasha Peiris, Reshika Navanjali, Krishantha Wisenthige, Nipunee Jayasuriya and Chatil Panditasekara   Impact of Entrepreneurial Factors Influencing Social Commerce Adoption: Based on Sri Lankan Small and Medium Enterprises  in 02nd International Conference on Sustainable & Digital Business (ICSBD),  year 2023,  Sri Lanka,  pp.329-338,  Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT),    14th December 2023,  
• Gunawansha A.K.D.N.A., Rajapaksha R.U.J.N.B.C., Witharana N.R.S., Ishara H.P.N., Wisenthige K., and Pathirana U.   Entrepreneurial Networks and Enterprise Performance: A Study of Women-Owned Small Enterprises in Sri Lanka  in 09th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,  year 2023,  Sri Lanka,  pp.130,  Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,    08th December 2023,  
• Wijesekara D.N.N., Perera M.B.S.D., Nayanathara K.A.D., Perera M.B.S.D., Wisenthige K., and Pathirana U.,   Factors Affecting the Purchase Intention of Organic Apparel: With References to Western Province in Sri Lanka  in 09th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,  year 2023,  Sri Lanka,  pp.134,  Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,    08th December 2023,  
• Haputhanthri, H.S., Jayawickrama, U.C., Lakma, A.G.P.L., Sellahewa, R.M.E.T.H., Wisenthige, K., Jayathilake, T.   Do Dynamic Capabilities Affect the Business Performance of SMEs?  in The 02nd Vavuniya University International Research Conference (VUIRC 2023),  year 2024,  Sri Lanka,    Vavuniya University ,    17th November 2023,  
• Amarakoon, A.A.P.D.D., Jayaweera, N.N., Peiris, H.R.T.U., Hewamana, C.V., Wisenthige, K., Pathirana, U.   Impact of Instagram Posts Characteristics on User Engagement: With Reference to Global Sports Instagram Influencers  in 12th International Conference on Management and Economics,  year 2023,  Sri Lanka,  pp.465-476,  University of Ruhuna,    Amarakoon, A.A.P.D.D., Jayaweera, N.N., Peiris, H.R.T.U., Hewamana, C.V., Wisenthige, K., Pathirana, U.,  
• Edirisinghe G.V., Serasinghe P.I.K., Amarasinghe W.A.S.U. , Galappatti D.M., Wisenthige K. , Jayathilake T.,   Employee Commitment and Job Satisfaction: Study Among the Female Academics of State University in Sri Lanka  in 09th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,  year 2023,  Sri Lanka,  pp.265,  Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,    08th December 2023,  
• Vidanagama, S. I., Ulapane, K.M.N.D.B., Wijekoon, W.M.Y.C.B., Thilakarathna, J.K.D.N., Wisenthige, K., Jayasuriya, N.,   The Effect of Pop-up Advertisements, Focusing on Players Intention to Download New Games  in 12th International Conference on Management and Economics, Sri Lanka,  year 2023,  Sri Lanka,  pp.415-426,  University of Ruhuna,    Vidanagama, S. I., Ulapane, K.M.N.D.B., Wijekoon, W.M.Y.C.B., Thilakarathna, J.K.D.N., Wisenthige, K., Jayasuriya, N., ,  
• Mayangi Serasundera, Pramoth Darampriya, Chamath Edirisuriya, Malshani Weerasooriya, Krishantha Wisenthige, Ruwan Jayathilaka and Udeshika Pathirana   Impact of Urbanization on Mental Disorder in SAARC Countries  in International Conference on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education,  year 2023,  Sri Lanka,  pp.129-151,      14st September 2023,  
• Wijethunga, S.A., Wijesinghe, K.M., Perera, M.B.B., Wisenthige, K., and Pathirana, R.P.U.S   Impact of the Quality of Academic Staff on Undergraduate Student Satisfaction  in 2nd Vavuniya University International Research Conference (VUIRC), ,  year 2023,  Sri Lanka,        17th of November 2023,  
• Silva, P.G.I.A.N., Jayawardane, B.A.M.S., Perera, D.B.D.V., Tharika, A.H.N., Saliya, C. A. and Krishantha Wisenthige   Is Micro-Finance Trapping Poor People in Poverty? Special Reference to Gampaha District  in Young Scientists Forum,  year 2024,  Colombo, Sri Lanka ,  pp.45-50,  National Science and Technology Commission,    Silva, P.G.I.A.N., Jayawardane, B.A.M.S., Perera, D.B.D.V., Tharika, A.H.N., Saliya, C. A. and Krishantha Wisenthige,  
• Manamperi, I., De Silva, N., Liyanage, T., Wisenthige, K., De Silva, N. and Perera, S.,   Exploring Limited Access to Credit, Identifying Adaptive Strategies for Sri Lankan Migrant Entrepreneurs at the Start-Up Phase of the Business in Australia  in 13th International Conference on Management and Economics,  year 2024,  Sri Lanka,  pp.131-142,  Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna,    21st August 2024,  
• Dilshani, K.W.W., and Wisenthige, K.   Accelerators and Incubators: Enhancing Networking for Innovation in High-Tech Manufacturing  in 13th International Conference on Management and Economics,  year 2024,  Sri Lanka,  pp.143-156,  Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna,    Dilshani, K.W.W., and Wisenthige, K.,  
• Siriwardana, D., Hettiarachchi, N., Perera, L., Jayasena, C., Wisenthige, K., and Wickramaarachchi, C.   How Technology Influences Motivation and Engagement among Corporate Gigs Workers, A Study on Sri Lanka  in 13th International Conference on Management and Economics,  year 2024,  Sri Lanka,  pp.219-230,  Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna,    Siriwardana, D., Hettiarachchi, N., Perera, L., Jayasena, C., Wisenthige, K., and Wickramaarachchi, C.,  
• Mapitiyage, V., Wijesinghe, U., Wickramarathne, C., Wickramage, C., Wisenthige, K., and Aluthwala, C.,   Will Agile Training Promote Sustaining Agile Usage in Software Development  in 13th International Conference on Management and Economics,  year 2024,  Sri Lanka,  pp.273-284,  Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna,    21st August 2024,  
• Abeyruwan N. Y., Weerasuriya G. D. H. N., Wijesekara J. H. T., Amarasekera M. A. B., Wisenthige, K., and Rajapakse, V   Unravelling the Impact of Digitalisation on Apparel Exporter Performance: Investigating the Mediation of Innovation and Export Market Orientation  in 13th International Conference on Management and Economics,  year 2024,  Sri Lanka,  pp.285-302,  Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna,    21st August 2024,  
• Ratnasena, K., Siriwardana, M., Wijekoon, Y., Shehan, T., Wisenthige, K., and Dayapathirana, N.   Resurgence of Nostagic Fashion: A Study on Young Consumer Purchase Intentions in Sri Lanka  in 13th International Conference on Management and Economics,  year 2024,  Sri Lanka,  pp.329-344,  Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna,    21st August 2024,  
• K. Punchihewa, V. and Wisenthige, K   Impact of Social Media Marketing on Life Insurance Recommendations: The Role of Consumer Perception  in 13th International Conference on Management and Economics,  year 2024,  Sri Lanka,  pp.345-356,  Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna,    21st August 2024,  
• Kothalawala C. Sandamini H.N., Dissanayake D.M.I.R., Wisenthige K.   Green Growth or Planets Warming Exploring the Effects of Agriculture, Urbanization, and Forests  in 5th Research Conference on Business Studies,  year 2024,  Sri Lanka,  pp.30,  Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya,    Kothalawala C. Sandamini H.N., Dissanayake D.M.I.R., Wisenthige K.,  
• Marasinghe, T., Paranawithana, N., Balthazaar F., Radeesha, M., Wisenthige, K., Jayathilaka, R., and Dabare, U.   Factors Affecting Sri Lankan Cinnamon Export Income  in 03rd International Conference on Sustainable & Digital Business (ICSDB),  year 2024,  Sri Lanka,  pp.333-349,  SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology,    10th December 2024,  
• C Wickramarathne, U Wijesinghe, V Mapitiyage, C Wickramage, K Wisenthige, C Aluthwala   Sustaining Agile Usage: Role of Management Support in Shaping Agile Mindsets in Development Teams  in 03rd International Conference on Sustainable & Digital Business (ICSDB),  year 2024,  Sri Lanka,  pp.131-142,  SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology,    10th December 2024,  
• Dilakshi, L.B.I., Kariyawasam, N.G., Senevirathna, S.R.A., Vidumini, B.G.A., Wickramasinghe, Y., Wisenthige, K. and Jayathilaka, R   The Influence of Climate Change and Foreign Direct Investment on Aquaculture: A Panel Data Approach for Top-Producing Countries  in 03rd International Conference on Sustainable & Digital Business (ICSDB),  year 2024,  Sri Lanka,  pp.350,  SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology,    10th December 2024,  
• Abeyruwan, N., Wijesekara, H., Weerasuriya, H., Amarasekera, A., Rajapakse, V. and Wisenthige, K   Enhancing Export Potential: The Synergistic Impact of Digitalisation and Export Market Orientation in Driving Export Success in Sri Lankas Apparel Sector  in 03rd International Conference on Sustainable & Digital Business (ICSDB),  year 2024,  Sri Lanka,  pp.50-65,  SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology,    10th December 2024,  

Conference Presentations

• Wisenthige, K.  " Level of Cooperation of Inter-Organizational in New Product Innovations in Sri Lankan Manufacturing Sector SMEs  Presentation,  at Wuhan, China ,   2015

Book Chapters

• Wisenthige, K.  " Research Design "  C. Saliya (Ed.),  Social Research Methodology and Publishing Results: A Guide to Non-Native English Speakers ,  Ed. 01st ,    2023,  IGI Global,  pp.74-93,