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Prof. Ruwan Jayathilaka
Professor / Head | Department of Information Management
Faculty of Business | Information Management
Career Summary
Ruwan Jayathilaka is a Professor at SLIIT Business School, SLIIT. He currently serves as the Head of the Department of Information Management at SLIIT Business School and is the coordinator for the SLIIT MBA program. Before joining SLIIT, he worked with numerous international and national institutions, including UNICEF, the Institute of Policy Studies, the World Economic Forum, the International Organization for Migration, the South Asia Centre for Policy Studies, and the International Development Research Centre. He also collaborated with various policy stakeholder ministries and private sector institutions in Sri Lanka.
Professor Jayathilaka has published over 75 articles in SCI, SSCI, Scopus journals, and other peer-reviewed journals. His work has appeared in leading international journals, including Sustainable Development, Applied Economics, Social Indicators Research, Tourism Analysis, Educational Technology Research and Development, Tourism Review, Climate and Development, PLoS ONE, BMC Public Health, Quality & Quantity, Disability and Society, BMC Geriatrics, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Child Indicators Research, Social Sciences & Humanities Open, Environmental Challenges, Environment, Development and Sustainability, Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, Global Business Review, Heliyon, Journal of Social and Economic Development, Journal of the Knowledge Economy, South Asia Economic Journal, and Journal of the Korean Economy. Additionally, he has presented more than 15 papers at international conferences in countries such as South Korea, Bangladesh, Nepal, Senegal, and Australia.
Professor Jayathilaka has extensive lecturing experience in Applied Econometrics, Business Economics, Business Statistics, Business Research Practice, and Data Analysis at various state and private universities in Sri Lanka and Australia. He has also served as a research supervisor for postgraduate and undergraduate students in several national and private universities in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, he has been a resource person for numerous workshops related to Research Methods and Advanced Data Analysis organized by several state universities and ministries in Sri Lanka.
He currently holds the position of Academic Editor for "PLoS ONE" from 2022 to the present and serves as the Editor of the "Sri Lanka Economic Journal" and "SLIIT Business Review." Previously, he held the role of Editor for the "Sri Lanka Journal of Population Studies" and the "International Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship".
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Economics, Griffith University, Australia.
- MSSc (Economics), National University of Singapore, Singapore.
- MEcon (Distinction Pass), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- B.A. in Economics (Sp. Econometrics) First Class Honours, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Dip in System Design, National Institute of Business Management, Sri Lanka.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- National Educator Award 2024 (Gold Award) for the outstanding achievement and contribution to the discipline of Business and Management, 2024.
- SLIIT Researcher of the Year Award (Senior) in recognition of the outstanding contribution made in 2023.
- SLIIT Outstanding Teacher Award (Senior) in recognition of the outstanding contribution made in 2023.
- Special Research Excellence Award 2023: Special award recognition of 14 highly rated scientific research publications in the journals ranked in the Top 25% (Q1) of the Scopus Cite Score Index during the year 2023.
- Special award recognitions for the 50+ citations in the Scopus Indexed Database and 200+ Google Scholar database during the year 2023.
- Special award recognition of the 3 highly rated scientific research publications in the journals in the Top 10% of the Scopus Cite Score Index during the year 2023.
- National Educator Award 2023 (Silver Award) for the outstanding achievement and contribution to the discipline of Business and Management, 2023.
- SLIIT Outstanding Overall Achievement Award (Senior) in recognition of the outstanding contribution made in 2022.
- SLIIT Outstanding Teacher Award (Senior) in recognition of the outstanding contribution made in 2022.
- SLIIT Researcher of the Year Award (Senior) in recognition of the outstanding contribution made in 2022.
- Seven highly rated scientific research publications - top 25% Scopus Cite score index (2022), SLIIT.
- Merit award recognitions for the more than 100 citations in the Google Scholar database during the year 2022.
- Special award recognition of the research performance - top 10% Scopus Cite score index (2021), SLIIT.
- Two merit awards recognition of the research performance - top 25% Scopus Cite score index (2021), SLIIT.
- Special award recognitions for the more than 50 citations in the Google Scholar database during the year 2021.
- Two certificates for special recognition of the research performance - top 10% Scopus Cite score index (2020), SLIIT.
- Two certificates for special recognition of the research performance - top 25% Scopus Cite score index (2020), SLIIT.
- Griffith Business School Top-Up Scholarships, Australia for Ph.D. program.
- Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, Australia for Ph.D. program.
- Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship, Australia for Ph.D. program.
- Asian Development Bank Scholarship, Singapore for MSSc program.
- President Scholarship for Children of Public Officers for Postgraduate Studies, President Office, Sri Lanka.
- Awarded Professor of Economics Gold Medal for Economics at the General Convocation 2004 of the University of Colombo for the overall best performance of the Department of Economics.
- Awarded M.W. Jayasuriya Memorial Prize for Economics at the General Convocation 2004 of the University of Colombo for the overall best performance of the Faculty of Arts.
- Awarded Neil Bandaranaike Memorial Prize for Economics at the General Convocation 2004 of the University of Colombo for the overall best performance of the Faculty of Arts.
Research Interests and Memberships
Research Interests
Econometric Modeling
Development Economics
Microeconomics and Policy Studies
Poverty and Vulnerability
Economic Demography
International Trade
Tourism
Health Economics
Business Economics
Environmental Economics
Memberships
Ongoing Research
- World Bank funded AHEAD research project for SLIIT Business School (Team member): Quality of Life and Employability Potential of Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness (VI&B) in Sri Lanka. (2019~)
- Alcohol Consumption and Burden of Diseases. (2020~)
- Non-communicable Diseases, Poverty and Elderly Population (2020~)
- Tourism, Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth (2021~)
- Logistic and Global Competitiveness (2021~)
- Renewable Energy and Climate Change (2022~)
- Smoking Prevalence (2022~)
- Global Warming and Climatic Change (2023~)
- Socioeconomic Factors and Crimes (2023~)
- Mean surface Temperature and Mean Sea Level (2024~)
- Technology and Carbon Emission (2024~)
- IMF Assistance and Global Economies (2024~)
My Publications
Journal Publications
- Dharmasena, T. and Jayathilaka, R. " "The nexus between information and consumer confusion: Information provider vs information recipient" " Tourism Review, vol.76, Issue 3, 2020, pp.594-613, (Scimago: Ranked Q1; ABDC: B), https://doi.org/10.1108/TR-06-2019-0252,
- Jayathilaka, R., Dharmasena, T., Rezahi, N, Haththotuwegama, S. " "The impact of online reviews on inbound travellers decision making" " Quality & Quantity, vol.54, Issue 3, 2020, pp.1005-1021, (Scimago: Ranked Q1; ABDC: B), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-020-00971-1,
- Jayathilaka R., Selvanathan S. and Bandaralage J.S. " "Is there a link between alcohol consumption and poverty?" " Applied Economics, vol.48, Issue 22, 2016, pp.2054-2063, (Scimago: Ranked Q1; ABDC: A), https://doi.org/10.1080/00036846.2015.1114574,
- Fernando S, Bandara J., Liyanaarachch, S., Jayathilaka R, and Smith C. " "Political Violence and Volatility in International Tourist Arrivals: The Case of Sri Lanka" " Tourism Analysis, vol.18, Issue 5, 2013, pp.575-586, (Scimago: Ranked Q1; ABDC: A), https://doi.org/10.3727/108354213X13782245307876,
- Jayathilaka, R., and Keembiyahetti, N. " "Adverse Selection Effect for South Asian Countries in FTA Formation: An Empirical Study on the Determinants of FTA among the Bilateral Trading Partners" " South Asia Economic Journal, vol.10, Issue 1, 2009, pp.1-30, (Scimago: Ranked Q1; ABDC: C), https://doi.org/10.1177%2F139156140901000101,
- Jayathilaka, R., and Keembiyahetti, N. " "FTA Negotiations in Asia-Pacific Region: An Empirical Study on the Determinants of FTA among the Bilateral Trading Partners" " Korean Economic Journal, vol.10, Issue 1, 2009, pp.93-125,
- Jayathilaka, R., Rathnayaka, K. and Samarakoon, N. " Impact of Macroeconomic Variables on Colombo Stock Exchange: A Sri Lankan Experience " Sri Lanka Economic Journal, vol.16, Issue 1, 2020, pp.21-35, (ABDC: C),
- Jayathilaka, R., Pathiratne, H., Jayanath, H., Perera, H., Wickremasinghe, S. and Dharmasena, T. " "The usage of cash deposit machines: An empirical analysis of identifying determinant factors" " Sri Lankan Journal of Banking and Finance, vol.3, Issue 1, 2020, pp.10-25,
- Jayathilaka, R. and Serasinghe, P. " "Willingness To Pay For Wetland Conservation in Sri Lanka: A Contingent Valuation Study" " Sri Lanka Economic Journal, vol.15, Issue 1, 2018, pp.1-13, (ABDC: C),
- Jayathilaka, R. " "Changing Patterns of Alcohol Use and Poverty" " Sri Lanka Economic Journal, vol.14, Issue 1, 2017, pp.32-5, (ABDC: C),
- Jayathilaka, R. " "Socio-Economic and Demographic Characteristics of Poor Alcohol Consumers in Sri Lanka" " Sri Lanka Journal of Population Studies, vol.15 & 16, Issue 1, 2016, pp.41-68,
- Jayathilaka, R. " "Status of Poverty in Sri Lanka: In a Perspective of Headship" " Sri Lanka Journal of Population Studies, vol.11, Issue 1, 2009, pp.53-74,
- Jayathilaka, R., and Bandara R. " "Effectiveness of Foreign Aid: A Critical Assessment" " Sri Lanka Economic Journal, vol.9, Issue 2, 2009, pp.53-78, (ABDC: C),
- Jayathilaka, R. " "Alcohol and Poverty: Are they Related? Empirical Study from Sri Lanka" " Sri Lanka Economic Journal, vol.8, Issue 1, 2008, pp.25-59, (ABDC: C),
- Jayathilaka, R. " "Economic Demographic Characteristics of Poor Female Headed Households in Sri Lanka" " Sri Lanka Journal of Population Studies, vol.9, Issue 1, 2008, pp.117-142,
- M.D.R.K Jayathilaka and A.H.S Pemerathna " "'Rising on a Reverse Route' - Can Reverse Logistics Influence Perceived Customer Value in Sri Lanka's Mobile Phone Industry" " Journal of Management and Tourism Research, vol.3, Issue 1, 2020, pp.42-54,
- Alles, L. Jayathilaka, R., Kumara, N., Malalathunga, T., Obeyesekera, H. and Sharmila, S " "An investigation of the usage of capital budgeting techniques by small and medium enterprises" " Quality & Quantity, 2020, (Scimago: Ranked Q1; ABDC: B), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-020-01036-z,
- Jayathilaka, R., Joachim, S., Mallikarachchi, V., Perera, N., Ranawaka, D. " "Chronic Diseases: An Added Burden to Income and Expenses of Chronically-ill People in Sri Lanka" " PLoS ONE, vol.15, Issue 10, 2020, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0239576,
- Jayathilaka, R., Joachim, S., Mallikarachchi, V., Perera, N., Ranawaka, D. " "Do chronic illnesses and poverty go hand in hand?" " PLoS ONE, vol.15, Issue 10, 2020, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241232,
- Suraweera, T., Jayathilaka, R., Thelijjagoda, S. " "A Nightmare in a 'Darker' World: Persons with Blindness under the Sri Lanka's Covid-19 Shutdown" " Disability and Society, 2021, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2021.1927671,
- Dharmasena, T,. Jayathilaka, R. and Premerathna, H. " Driving Towards a 'Low Carbon' Economy through Green Intrapreneurship in the Corporate Sector of Sri Lanka " Sri Lanka Economic Journal , vol.17, Issue 1, 2020, pp.27-52, (ABDC: C),
- Senavirathna, N. and Jayathilaka, R. " Women Directors and Their Impact on Financial Performance of Firms " Sri Lanka Economic Journal , vol.17, Issue 2, 2021, (ABDC: C),
- Jayathilaka, R., Adikari, H., Liyanage, R., Udalagama, R. and Wanigarathna, N. " "Cherish your children: socio-economic and demographic characteristics associated with child mortality" " BMC Public Health, vol.21, Issue 1217, 2021, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11276-9,
- Jayathilaka, M.D.R.K, Karunarathne, L.G.S.H.M., Gamage , B.G.D.U.I, Rathnayake, R.M.H.T. and Abeyrathna, G.P.D.P.G. " "Recreational Activities and its Impact on Poverty in Sri Lanka" " Journal of Management and Tourism Research, vol.4, Issue 2, 2021, pp.13-24,
- Jayathilaka, R., Dharmasena, T., Weligodapola, M. and Welgama, M. " A Heavier Burden on 'Health, the Greatest Gift': Identifying the Determinants of Healthcare Expenditure in Sri Lanka " Sri Lanka Economic Journal, vol.18, Issue 1, 2022, pp.1-15, (ABDC: C),
- Dharshana, R. and Jayathilaka, R. " "In Employees' Favour or Not? - The Impact of Virtual Office Platform on the Work-Life Balances" " PLoS ONE, vol.16, Issue 11, 2021, pp.1-20, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260220,
- Jayathilaka, R., Palihawadana, T., Amalka, I., Jayasinghe, S.. Jayarathne, P. " "Influence of Socio-economic and Demographics factors on Households' Savings" " Vidyodaya Journal of Management, vol.8, Issue 1, 2022, pp.67-94, https://doi.org/10.31357/vjm.v8iI.5604 ,
- Wickramarachchi, C., Jayathilaka, R., Serasinghe, W., Kollure, L., Thisarani, T., Suraweera, T., Thelijjagoda, S. " "Relationships between Socio-Economic and Demographic Characteristics of Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness" " Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review , 2022,
- Jayathilaka, R., Jayawardhana, C., Embogama, N., Jayasooriya, S., Karunarathna, N., Gamage, T., Kuruppu, N. " "Gross Domestic Product and Logistics Performance Index Drive the World Trade: A Study based on All Continents" " PLoS ONE, vol.17, Issue 3, 2022, pp.1-16, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264474,
- Suraweerai, T., Bandara, S., Wickramarachchi, C., Dewage, N., Gunawardana, T., Nanayakkara, N., Yapa, E., Thelijjagoda, S., Jayathilaka, R. " "Academic Success of Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness in the Tertiary Sector: Explanatory Model" " European Journal of Special Education Research, vol.8, Issue 1, 2022, pp.45-70, http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejse.v8i1.4118,
- Thevakumar, P. and Jayathilaka, R. " "Exchange Rate Sensitivity Influencing the Economy: The Case of Sri Lanka" " PLoS ONE, vol.17, Issue 6, 2022, pp.1-17, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0269538,
- Jayathilaka, R., Athukorala, O., Ishara, S., Silva, D., Pathirage, T. " "Alcohol Brings Burdens: A Global and Continent Wise Study on Alcohol Consumption and Global Burden of Diseases" " PLoS ONE , vol.17, Issue 7, 2022, pp.1-16, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0270998,
- Atigala., P., Maduwanthi, T., Gunathilake, V., Sathsarani, S., Jayathilaka, R. " "Driving the Pulse of the Economy or the Dilution Effect: Inflation Impacting Economic Growth" " PLoS ONE, vol.17, Issue 8, 2022, pp.1-17, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0273379,
- Wijesekara, C., Tittagalla, C., Jayathilaka, A., Ilukpotha, U., Jayathilaka, R., Jayasinghe, P. " "Tourism and Economic Growth: A Global Study on Granger Causality and Wavelet Coherence" " PLoS ONE, vol.17, Issue 9, 2022, pp.1-21, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0274386,
- Nupehewa, S., Liyanage, S., Polkotuwa, D., Thiyagarajah, M., Jayathilaka, R., Lokeshwara, A " "More than just Investment: Causality Analysis between Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth" " PLoS ONE, vol.17, Issue 11, 2022, pp.1-28, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0276621 ,
- Jayathilaka, M.D.R.K., Dunuwila, V., Attale, D.S.C., De Seram, H.S.H., Sudusinghe, D. R., Abeyrathna, H.A.P.I., Suraweera, T., Thelijjagoda, S. " "Assessing Quality of Life of the Visually Disabled People in Sri Lanka using the Seven Domains of Personal Wellbeing" " Journal of Technology and Value Addition, vol.3, Issue 2, 2022, pp.23-46,
- Abeysinghe, N. and Jayathilaka, R. " "Factors influencing the timely completion of construction projects in Sri Lanka" " PLoS ONE, vol.17, Issue 12, 2022, pp.1-22, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278318 ,
- Galappaththi,K., Jayathilaka, R., Rajamanthri, L., Jayawardhana, T., Anuththara, S., Nimnadi, T. and Karadanaarachchi, R. " "Economy and Elderly Population, Complementary or Contradictory: A Cross-continental Wavelet Coherence and Cross-country Granger Causality Study" " PLoS ONE, vol.18, Issue 1, 2023, pp.1-17, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278716 ,
- Rathnayake, S., Jayakody, S., Wannisinghe, P., Wijayasinghe, D., Jayathilaka, R., Madhavika, N. " "Macroeconomic Factors Affecting FDI in the African Region" " PLoS ONE, vol.18, Issue 1, 2023, pp.1-18, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280843,
- Wannisinghe, P., Jayakody, S., Rathnayake, S., Wijayasinghe, D., Jayathilaka, R., Madhavika, N. " "Determining the Influence of LPI, GCI and IR on FDI: A Study on Asia and Pacific Region" " PLoS ONE, vol.18, Issue 2, 2023, pp.1-12, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0281246 ,
- Atigala, P., Gunathilake, V., Maduwanthi, T., Sathsarani, S., Jayathilaka, R. " "A Flourishing or Faltering Economy: Unemployment Impacting Sri Lankan Economic Growth" " Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research, vol.10, Issue 2, 2023, pp.29-46, http://doi.org/10.4038/sljer.v10i2.182,
- Jayathilaka, A., Ilukpotha, U., Tittagalla, C., Wijesekara, C., Jayathilaka, R. and Jayasinghe, P. " "How Strong are the Ties? The Relation between Tourism, Trade, Capital Formation and Economic Growth: Based on Asia Pacific Countries" " Sri Lanka Economic Journal, vol.19, Issue 1, 2023, pp.29-50, (ABDC: C),
- Weerasena, A. and Jayathilaka, R. " "Is the best option still in low adoption? An investigation on factors affecting the adoption of online school education in rural areas in Sri Lanka" " Educational Technology Research and Development , 2023, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-023-10201-8,
- Kanchana, L. and Jayathilaka, R. " "Factors impacting employee turnover intentions among professionals in Sri Lankan startups" " PLoS ONE, vol.18, Issue 2, 2023, pp.e0281729, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0281729,
- Wickramaarachchi, C., Jayathilaka, R. Suraweera, T., Thelijjagoda, S. Kollure, L., Liyanage, T., Serasinghe, W. and Bandara, S. " "Can Visual Impairment Impact Your Income Potential?" " PLoS ONE, vol.18, Issue 4, 2023, pp.e0284553, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284553,
- Jayawardhana, T., Anuththara, S., Nimnadi, T., Karadanaarachchi, R., Jayathilaka, R and Galappaththi, K. " "Asian Ageing: The relationship between the elderly population and economic growth in the Asian context" " PLoS ONE, vol.18, Issue 4, 2023, pp.e0284895, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284895,
- Jayawardhana, T., Jayathilaka, R, Nimnadi, T., Anuththara, S., Karadanaarachchi, R., and Galappaththi, K. and Dharmasena, T. " "The cost of aging: Economic growth perspectives for Europe" " PLoS ONE, vol.18 , Issue 6, 2023, pp.e0287207, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0287207,
- Dissanayake, H. Perera, N. Abeykoon, S. Samson, D. Jayathilaka, R. Jayasinghe, M and Yapa, S. " "Nexus between Carbon Emissions, Energy Consumption, and Economic Growth: Evidence from Global Economies" " PLoS ONE, vol.18, Issue 6, 2023, pp. e0287579, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0287579,
- Jayathilaka, R., Dunuwila, A., Attale, D., De Seram, H., Sudusinghe, D., Abeyrathna, I., Suraweera, T. and Thelijjagoda, A. " "Personal well-being index as a measure of quality of life of diverse groups of people with visual impairment and blindness" " Quality & Quantity, 2023, (Scimago: Ranked Q1; ABDC: B), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-023-01716-6,
- Sansika, N., Sandumin, R., Kariyawasam, C., Bandara, T., Wisenthige, K. and Jayathilaka, R. " "Impact of Economic Globalisation on Value-Added Agriculture, Globally" " PLoS ONE, vol.18, Issue 7, 2023, pp.e0289128, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289128,
- Lakshani,S., Sandaruwan, C., Fernando, C., Vidyapathirana, G., Jayathilaka, R. and Munasinghe, S. " "From Short to Long Term: Dynamic Analysis of FDI and Net Export in Global Regions" " PLoS ONE, vol.18, Issue 9, 2023, pp.e0291301, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0291301,
- Jayathilaka, R., Rathnayake, R., Jayathilake, B., Dharmasena, T., Bodinayake, D., Kathriarachchi, D. " "Exploring the growth direction: the impact of exchange rate and purchasing managers index on economic growth in Sri Lanka" " Quality and Quantity, vol.57, 2023, pp.2687-2703, (Scimago: Ranked Q1; ABDC: B), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-022-01490-x,
- Jayanandana, N., Jayathilaka, R. " "Factors Affecting Job Performance of Sri Lankan IT Professionals Working from Home" " PLoS ONE, vol.18, Issue 12, 2023, pp.e0295305, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0295305 ,
- Kalansuriya, N., De Silva, S., Perera, N., Wanigarathna, B., Jayathilaka, R., Paranavitana, P., Arachchige, S.C " "Analysing the Influence of Logistics, Corruption, FDI and GDP on Global Competitiveness: A Cross Sectional Study" " Journal of the Knowledge Economy, vol.14, 2023, (Scimago: Ranked Q2), https://doi.org/10.1007/s13132-023-01615-z,
- Dharmapriya, N., Edirisinghe, S., Gunawardena, Methmini, D., Jayathilaka, R., Dharmasena, T., Wickramaarachchi, C., Rathnayake, N " "Towards a greener future: examining carbon emission dynamics in Asia amid gross domestic product, energy consumption, and trade openness" " Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2024, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-32475-y,
- Attanayake, K., Wickramage, I., Samarasinghe, U., Ranmini, Y., Ehalapitiya, S., Jayathilaka, R. and Yapa, S " "Renewable Energy as a Solution to Climate Change: Insights from a Comprehensive Study Across Nations" " PLoS ONE, vol.16, Issue 9, 2024, pp.e0299807, (Scimago: Ranked Q1) , https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299807,
- Karasinghe, N. Peiris, S., Jayathilaka, R. Dharmasena, T. " "Forecasting Weekly Dengue Incidence in Sri Lanka: Modified Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average Modeling Approach" " PLoS ONE, vol.19, Issue 3, 2024, pp.e029995, (Scimago: Ranked Q1) , https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299953,
- Abeysekera, I., De Silva, R., Silva, D., Piumika, L., Jayathilaka, R., and Rajamanthri, L. " "Examining the Influence of Global Smoking Prevalence on Stroke Mortality: Insights from 27 Countries Across Income Strata" " BMC Public Health, vol.24, Issue 857, 2024, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18250-1,
- Kaluarachchi, S., and Jayathilaka, R. " "Unveiling Sri Lanka’s Brain Drain and Labour Market Pressure: A Study of Macroeconomic Factors on Migration" " PLoS ONE, vol.19, Issue 3, 2024, pp. e0300343, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0300343 ,
- Jayawardhana, T., Jayathilaka, R, Anuththara, S., Nimnadi, T., Karadanaarachchi, R., and Galappaththi, K. " "Exploring the Dynamics of the Elderly Population and Economic Growth: A Comparative Analysis Across Continents" " Social Indicators Research, vol.172, Issue 3, 2024, (Scimago: Ranked Q1; ABDC: A), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-024-03353-4,
- Methmini, D., Dharmapriya, N., Edirisinghe, S., Gunawardena, V., Jayathilaka, R., Wickramaarachchi, C. " "Impact of Economic Growth, Energy Consumption, and Trade Openness on Carbon Emissions: Evidence from the Top 20 Emitting Nations" " Climate and Development, 2024, (Scimago: Ranked Q1; ABDC: B), https://doi.org/10.1080/17565529.2024.2375737,
- De Silva, R., Silva, D., Piumika. L., Abeysekera, I, Jayathilaka, R., Rajamanthri, L., Wickramaarachchi, C. " "Impact of Global Smoking Prevalence on Mortality: A Study across Income Groups" " BMC Public Health, vol.24, Issue 1784, 2024, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19336-6,
- 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, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0307071,
- Caldera, Y., Ranthilake, T., Gunawardhana, H., Senevirathnae, D., Jayathilaka, R., Rathnayake, N., Peter, S. " "Understanding the Interplay of GDP, Renewable, and Non-Renewable Energy on Carbon Emissions: Global Wavelet Coherence and Granger Causality Analysis" " PLoS ONE, vol.19, Issue 9, 2024, pp.e0308780, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0308780,
- Jayathilaka, R. and Udara, I. " "Security matters: Empowering e-commerce in Sri Lanka through customer insights" " Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, vol.11, Issue 1054, 2024, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-03585-2 ,
- Perera, N., Dissanayake, H. Samson, D., Abeykoon, S., Jayathilaka, R., Jayasinghe, M. and Yapa, S. " "The Interconnectedness of Energy Consumption with Economic Growth: A Granger Causality Analysis" " Heliyon, 2024, pp.e0287579, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36709,
- Sandumini, R., Kariyawasam, C., Sansika, N., Bandara, T., Wisenthige, K., Jayathilaka, R. " "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, (Scimago: Ranked Q2), https://doi.org/10.1007/s40847-024-00381-1,
- Palliyaguru, D., Senarathne, B., Jayathilaka, R., Rajamanthri, L., Wickramarachchi, A. " "Cheers to Anxiety: Granger Causality Insights on Alcohol Consumption Patterns Across 13 South American Countries" " BMC Public Health, vol.24, 2024, pp.2664, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20146-z,
- Ranthilake, T., Caldera, Y., Senevirathna, D., Gunawardana, H., Jayathilaka, . R. and Peter, S. " "Renewable realities: Charting a greener course for the world's high-emitting nations through information technology insights" " Sustainable Development, 2024, pp.1-11, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3274,
- Senarathne, B., Palliyaguru, D., Oshini, A., Gamage, J., Jayathilaka, R., Rajamanthri, L., Wickramarachchi, C. " "Evaluating the Synergy: Anxiety Prevalence and Alcohol Consumption Patterns in High-Income Countries using Granger Causality Analysis" " BMC Public Health, vol.25, Issue 220, 2025, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21402-6,
- Jayawardhana, T., Jayathilaka, R., Karadanaarachchi, R., Nimnadi, T., and Anuththara, S. " "Ageing Affecting the Americas?: Exploring the growth direction: the relationship between the elderly population and economic growth in the American context " " BMC Geriatrics, 2025, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-05756-5,
- Karunarathne, M., Buddhika, P., Priyamantha, A., Mayogya, P., Jayathilaka, R. and Dayapathirana, N. " "Restoring life expectancy in low-income countries: the combined impact of COVID-19, health expenditure, GDP, and child mortality" " BMC Public Health, vol.25, Issue 894, 2025, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22109-4 ,
- Sandanayaka, I., Rathnayake, D., Athalage, D., Wijesuriya, P. and Jayathilaka, R. " "Interweaving globalisation and growth: A causal exploration across income levels" " Social Sciences & Humanities Open, vol.11, 2025, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101399,
- Muthugala, H., Magammana, T., Bandara, A. Perera, A. and Jayathilaka, R. " "Unveiling the Economic Determinants of Child Labour in Africa: A Comprehensive Study of 37 Countries" " Child Indicators Research, 2025, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1007/s12187-025-10235-9,
- Methmini, D., Dharmapriya, N., Edirisinghe, S., Gunawardena, V., Jayathilaka, R., Wickramaarachchi, C. and Dharmasena, T. " "Economic and trade determinants of carbon emissions in the American region" " Environmental Challenges, vol.19, 2025, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2025.101140 ,
- Gankandage, A. and Jayathilaka, R. " "Unveiling the challenges: exploring start-up hurdles faced by small and medium-sized enterprise entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka" " Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, vol.12, Issue 454, 2025, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-04775-2 ,
- Jayathilaka, R., Vidyapathirana, G., Fernando, C., Sandaruwan, C. and Lakshani, S. " "Foreign direct investment and foreign reserves linkage: a global study based on wavelet coherence and granger causality" " Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, vol.12, Issue 468, 2025, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-04770-7 ,
- Kalansuriya, N. and Jayathilaka, R. " "Comparative Determinants of Global Competitiveness: Governance, Social Progress, and Economic Trade-Offs" " Sustainable Development, 2025, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.3479 ,
- Senevirathna, D., Gunawardana, H., Ranthilake, T., Caldera, Y., Jayathilaka, R., Rathnayake, N., and Peter, S. " "Carbon Emissions and Global R&D Patterns: A Wavelet Coherence Perspective" " Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2025, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-025-06167-7 ,
- Rathnaweera, D. and Jayathilaka, R. " Deciphering Online Consumer Behavior: Uncovering Factors Affecting Purchase Intentions for Electronic Items in Sri Lanka " Global Business Review, 2025, (Scimago: Ranked Q1) (In Press),
- Gunaratne, T., Liyanage, S., Punchihewa, C., Badurdeen, S. and Jayathilaka, R. " "Unmasking climate vulnerability in Africa: the role of CO2 and CH4 emissions on rising temperatures and sea levels" " Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 2025, (Scimago: Ranked Q1) (In Press), https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-04890-0,
- Kumara, U., Wijerathna, D. and Jayathilaka, R. " "Dynamics: Developing a Global Index for Digital Pioneers, Adapters, and Followers" " Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 2025, pp.1-19, (Scimago: Ranked Q1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100540,
Books
- Tilakaratna, G., Samaratunga P.A., Jayathilaka, R. Marawilla, D., Galappattige, A., and Perera R. " Economic and Political Empowerment of the Poor-Sri Lanka." Dhaka, Centre for Policy Dialogue and South Asia Centre for Policy Studies, 2009, Edition ISBN-984-300-0028-23-7, pp.224 pages,
- Tilakaratna, G., Jayathilaka, R., and Galappattige, D. " Educational Opportunities for the Poor in Sri Lanka: Assessing Spatial Disparities." Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2009, Edition ISBN-978-955-8708-56-9, pp.200 pages,
- Siddhisena K.A.P and Jayathilaka, R. " Identification of the Poor in Sri Lanka: Development of Composite Index and Regional Poverty Lines." Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, 2006, Edition ISBN-955-8708-29-1, pp.75 pages,
- Jayathilaka, R. and Jayawardhana, T. " International Migration Outlook - Sri Lanka, 2008." Colombo, International Organization for Migration, 2009, Edition ISBN-978-955-0152-00-1, pp.126 pages,
Book Chapters
- de Mel Deshal. and Jayathilaka, R " Trade-Poverty Nexus in Sri Lanka " in Bandara, J.S., Athukorala, P. and Kelegama, S (eds. 2015), Trade and Poverty in South Asia, Ed. ISBN-978-0-415-56175-4, London, 2011, Routledge, pp.151-174,
- Jayathilaka, R. " Poverty Concepts, Trends in Global Poverty and Sri Lanka " in Dissanayake, L., and Ukwatta, S. (eds. 2015), Population and Development, Ed. ISBN-978-955-0460-69-4, Colombo, 2015, Department of Demography, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp.277-316,
- Jayathilaka, R. " Status of Poverty in Sri Lanka: In a Perspective of Headship " in Bandara, R. (ed. 2009), Development Issues, Contradiction and Policy options, Ed. ISBN-978-955-1772-321, 2018, Social Scientists Association of Sri Lanka, pp.371-399 (Published in Sinhala language),
- Jayathilaka, R " Global Economic Crisis and ICT " State of the Economy 2009, Ed. ISBN-978-955-8708-55-2, 2009, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, pp.176-182,
- Jayathilaka, R. " Linkages between Poverty and Alcohol " State of the Economy 2008, Ed. 1, ISBN-978-955-8708-55-2 , 2008, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, pp.191-195,
- Jayathilaka, R. " Pro-poor Growth " State of the Economy 2005, Ed. 1, ISBN-955-8708-35-6, 2005, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, pp.143-147,
- Jayathilaka, R., and Tilakaratna, G., " Achieving Millennium Development Goals in Sri Lanka: Current Status, Trend and Challenges " State of the Economy 2004, Ed. (ed. 2004), ISBN-955-8708-27-5, 2004, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, pp.79-94,
- Gunaratna, K.L., Jayathilaka, R. " Regaining Construction Momentum " Wimalaratana. W., Vidanagama, S., Udugama, M. , Reviving Covid-19 Affected Economy, Colombo, 2020, Sri Lanka Economic Association, ISBN 978-955-620-028-7, pp.19-21,
- Jayathilaka, R. " Understanding the Biological and Psychological Determinants of Alcohol Consumption to Enhance Health-Related Sustainable Development " Perera, S., and Boyagoda, K., Population and Development: Emerging Issues and Challenges, Colombo, 2023, Department of Demography, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-624-5873-75-3, pp.167-204,
Conference Presentations
- Jayathilaka, R. " Is there a link between alcohol consumption and poverty? Presentation, at the international conference organized by Network of Asia Pacific Schools and Institutes of Public Administration and Governance (NAPSIPAG) conference, Sri Lanka, 2012
- Jayathilaka, R. " Socioeconomic and Demographic Attributes of Alcohol Consuming Households in Sri Lanka Presentation, at the research student conference on Think, refresh, and replenish Your research organized by the School of education and Professional Studies, Griffith University, Southbank Campus, Australia, 2011
- Jayathilaka, R. " Child Poverty in Sri Lanka: An Econometric Analysis Presentation, at the Regional Conference on Achieving Child Well-Being and Equity in South Asia organized by the UNICEF Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2009
- Jayathilaka, R. " FTA Negotiations in Asia-Pacific Region: An Empirical Study on the Determinants of FTA among the Bilateral Trading Partners Presentation, at the Korea and the World Economy VII Conference organized by the Korea and the World Economy VII Conference and Asia-Pacific Cooperation Academy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea, 2008
- Jayathilaka, R. " Child Well-Being and Equity in Sri Lanka Presentation, at the South Asia Regional Poverty Network Meeting organized by the UNICEF of Kathmandu, Nepal, 2008
- Jayathilaka, R. " Trade-Poverty Nexus in Sri Lanka Presentation, at the Trade and Poverty Nexus in South Asia Conference organized by Institute of Policy Studies and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Sri Lanka, 2008
- Jayathilaka, R. " Identification of the Poor in Sri Lanka: Development of Composite Index and regional Poverty Lines Presentation, at the 3rd PEP general meeting organized by the Poverty and Economic Policy (PEP) Research Network, Dakar, Senegal, 2004
- Jayathilaka, R. " Adverse Selection Effect for South Asian Countries in FTA Formation: An Empirical Study on the Determinants of FTA among the Bilateral Trading Partners Presentation, at the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 2008
- Jayathilaka, R. " Status of Poverty in Sri Lanka: In a Perspective of Headship Presentation, at the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 2008
- Jayathilaka, R. " Status of Poverty in Female-Headed Households in Sri Lanka Presentation, at the 10th annual scientific session organized by the Population Association of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 2006
- Jayathilaka, R. " Identification of the Poor in Sri Lanka: Development of Composite Index and regional Poverty Lines Presentation, at the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 2003
- Jayathilaka, R. " SAARC Regional Poverty Profile 2003 Presentation, at the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 2003
- Jayathilaka, R. " Estimating Willingness to Pay for Wetland Conservation: A Contingent Valuation Study of Mudun Ela and Kalu Oya watersheds, Western province Sri Lanka Presentation, at the international conference on , 2018
Conference Proceedings
- Jayathilaka, R. and Keembiyahetti FTA Negotiations in Asia-Pacific Region: An Empirical Study on the Determinants of FTA among the Bilateral Trading Partners in Korea and the World Economy VII Conference, year 2008, Korea, pp.725-752, Association of the Korean Economic Studies and Koron Institute of Public Finance, 19th to 21st May, 2008,
- Jayathilaka, R Socioeconomic and Demographic Attributes of Alcohol Consuming Households in Sri Lanka in Research Student Conference, year 2011, Australia, Griffith University, 12th November 2011,
- Serasinghe, P. and Jayathilaka, R. Estimating Willingness to pay for wetland conservation: A contingent valuation study of Mudun Ela and Kolu Oya Watersheds in Water, Environment and Climate Change: Knowledge Sharing and Partnership, year 2018, Nepal, MInistry of Forest and Environment, Nepal, 10-12 April 2018,
- A. C. H. F. Zainab, H. D. N. N. Senavirathna, W. M. S. Priyashantha, T. A. D. K. Yasarathna and M. D. R. K. Jayathilaka The Impact of the Proportion of Female Directors on Firm Performance: An Approach to Achieve Gender Equality in 7th Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS) - 2019, year 2019, Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya, A. C. H. F. Zainab, H. D. N. N. Senavirathna, W. M. S. Priyashantha, T. A. D. K. Yasarathna and M. D. R. K. Jayathilaka ,
- R. D. N. L. Deshapriya, K. A. D. L. Lakpriya, P. M. D. G. T Pathiraja, P. G. N. A. H. Wijesiri and M. D. R. K. Jayathilaka The Effects of Natural Disasters: A Study to Sustain Paddy and other Seasonal Crop Farmers in Sri Lanka in Conference Proceedings, 7th Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS) - 2019, year 2019, Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya, R. D. N. L. Deshapriya, K. A. D. L. Lakpriya, P. M. D. G. T Pathiraja, P. G. N. A. H. Wijesiri and M. D. R. K. Jayathilaka,
- B.G.D. U. I. Gamage, G.P.D.P.G. Geethanjana, L.G.S.H.M. Karunarathne, R.M.H.T. Rathnayaka and M.D.R.K. Jayathilaka Recreational Activities and their Impact on Poverty in Sri Lanka in 7th Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS) - 2019, year 2019, Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya, B.G.D. U. I. Gamage, G.P.D.P.G. Geethanjana, L.G.S.H.M. Karunarathne, R.M.H.T. Rathnayaka and M.D.R.K. Jayathilaka ,
- Hameed, Z, Senavirathna, N, Weerasooriya S, Yasarathna, D and Jayathilaka, R Board Gender Dominated Sectors and Financial Performance in Sri Lanka in Vavuniya Campus International Research Symposium-2019 (VCIRS-2019), year 2019, Sri Lanka, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, 1 October 2019,
- Rathnayaka, H., Geethanjana, P., Gamage, U., Karunarathne, H. and Jayathilaka, R. Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Recreational Activities: Evidence from Eastern Province in Vavuniya Campus International Research Symposium-2019 (VCIRS-2019), year 2019, Sri Lanka, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, 1 October 2019,
- Attale, D.S.C., Sudusinghe, D.R., Abeyrathna, H.A.P.I., De Seram, S.S.H., Jayathilaka, M.D.R.K. Quality of Life in Visually Impaired and Blind People in Sri Lanka in CINEC Student Research Symposium - 2020, year 2020, Sri Lanka, CINEC Campus, 27 November 2020,
- A.C.H.F. Zainab, H.D.N.N. Senavirathna, W.M.S. Priyashantha, T.A.D.K. Yasarathna and M.D.R.K. Jayathilaka Women Directors and Financial Performance of Firms in Sri Lanka in 8th International Economic Research Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, year 2019, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, pp.126 - 123, The Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, 20th December 2019,
- Jayathilaka, R., Suraweera, T. and Thelijjagoda, S. In a Quest for What They Value the Most”: Persons with Visual Immurement and Blindness in a Clustered Community in Sri Lanka in 9th International Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, year 2021, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 22 January 2021,
- Dunuwila, V., Suraweera, T., Jayathilaka, R. and Thelijjagoda, S. Challenges and Prospectus for Economic Empowerment of Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness Engaged in Self Employed Ventures in 9th International Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, year 2021, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 22 January 2021,
- Jayathilaka, R., Adikari, H., Liyanage, R., Udalagama, R. and Wanigarathna, N. Fading Before they Bloom: Child Mortality in Sri Lanka in Householders in 9th International Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, year 2021, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 22 January 2021,
- Dunuwila, V., Jayathilaka, R., Attale, D., De Seram, H., Sudusinghe, D., Abeyrathna, I., Suraweera, T., and Thelijjagoda, S. Effects of Seven Domains of Personal Wellbeing over Quality of Life of Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness in Sri Lanka in Virtual Conference on Library and Information Science , year 2021, SLT Campus, SLT Campus, Dunuwila, V., Jayathilaka, R., Attale, D., De Seram, H., Sudusinghe, D., Abeyrathna, I., Suraweera, T., and Thelijjagoda, S. ,
- Wickramarachchi, C., Jayathilaka, R., Serasinghe, W., Kollure, L., Thisarani, T., Suraweera, T., & Thelijjagoda, S. Relationship of Socio-economic and Demographic Characteristics of Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness to their Levels of Vision: Evidence from two Geographical Areas in Sri Lanka in Virtual Conference on Library and Information Science - 2021, year 2021, SLT Campus, SLT Campus, 23rd August 2021,
- Suraweera, T., Thelijjagoda, S., Jayathilaka, R. and Wickramaarachchi, C. An Operational Model of Managing Vocational Training for Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness in 14th International Research Conference, year 2021, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, 09-10 September 2021,
- Rathnaweera, D. and Jayathilaka, R. Does Working from Home Affect Work-Life Balance? A Look into the Factors that Affect Work-Life Balance in International Research Conference, year 2021, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Ratmalana, 09-10 September 2021,
- Vidyapathirana, G., Fernando, C., Sandaruwan, C., Lakshani, S., Jayathilaka, R. and Munasinghe, S. The Revolving Dynamics of Exchange Rate on FDI in South Asian Countries: A study based on Wavelet Coherence Technique in 8th, Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities and Sciences, year 2022, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 17 November 2022,
- Kalansuriya, N., De Silva, S., Perera, N., Wanigarathna, B., Jayathilaka, R. and Saliya, C.A. Measuring the Impact of LPI, CPI, PGDP and FDI on Sustainable Competitiveness: Global Experience in 8th, Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities and Sciences, year 2022, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 17 November 2022,
- Wannisinghe, P., Jayakody, S., Rathnayake, S., Wijayasinghe, D., Jayathilaka, R. and Madhavika, N. Factors affecting foreign direct investment in the Asia and Pacific Region in 8th, Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities and Sciences, year 2022, University of Ruhuna, 17 November 2022,
- Thiyagarajah, M., Polkotuwa, D., Nupehewa, S., Liyanage, S., Jayathilaka, R. and Lokeshwara, A. The Nexus of FDI and Economic Growth: Evidence from SAARC Countries in 8th, Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities and Sciences, year 2022, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 17 November 2022,
- Ilukpotha, U., Jayathilaka, A., Tittagalla, C., Wijesekara, C., Jayathilaka, R. and Jayasinghe, P. Tourism & Economic Growth Link-Focus on Asia Pacific Countries in 8th, Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities and Sciences, year 2022, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 17 November 2022,
- Athukorala, O., Ishara, S., Pathirage, T., Silva, D. and Jayathilaka, R. Alcohol Hangovers: Study on Alcohol consumption in South Asia on Global Burden of Diseases in 8th, Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities and Sciences, year 2022, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. , Athukorala, O., Ishara, S., Pathirage, T., Silva, D. and Jayathilaka, R.,
- Jayawardhana, T., Anuththara, S., Nimnadi, T., Karadanaarachchi, R., Jayathilaka, R. and Galappaththi, K. Causality between Elderly Population and Economic Growth in selected South Asian Countries in 8th, Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities and Sciences, year 2022, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 17 November 2022,
- Jayawardhana, T., Anuththara, S., Nimnadi, T., Karadanaarachchi, R., Jayathilaka, R. and Galappaththi, K. The elderly population and economic growth: a benefit or burden? in 8th, Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities and Sciences, year 2022, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. , 17 November 2022,
- Galappaththi, K. Jayathilaka, R. and Rajamanthri, L. Relationship between the Economy and Older Adult Population in Asia: Wavelet Coherence Approach in 8th, Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities and Sciences, year 2022, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 17 November 2022,