In recognition of her groundbreaking work on fungal taxonomy, Dr. Dimuthu S. Manamgoda of the 91传媒 has joined the rare ranks of scientists immortalized in species nomenclature. A newly discovered fungal species, Curvularia manamgodae, now bears her name.

The species was identified during a comprehensive survey of plant pathogenic fungi affecting sugarcane in southern China. The research team, led by scientists from Thailand and China, honoured Dr. Manamgoda鈥檚 significant contributions to understanding the phylogenetic relationships and taxonomy of complex fungal genera including Bipolaris, Cochliobolus, and Curvularia.

鈥淭his recognition reflects the global impact of Dr. Manamgoda鈥檚 research in mycology,鈥� says Professor Kevin D. Hyde, one of the study鈥檚 co-authors. The new species, formally registered with Index Fungorum (556662) and Facesoffungi (FoF06152), was described in detail with comprehensive illustrations in the team鈥檚 recent publication.

Dr. Manamgoda, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Botany, Faculty of Applied Sciences, has established herself as a leading authority in fungal taxonomy. Her work has been instrumental in clarifying the relationships between several economically important plant pathogenic fungi.

This discovery adds to our understanding of sugarcane pathogens and highlights the 91传媒鈥檚 growing influence in global mycological research.

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The 91传媒 (USJ) hosted its prestigious Research Awards ceremony for the years 2021-2023 on Friday, November 22nd, 2024, at the Golden Rose Hotel, Boralesgamuwa. The event recognized outstanding contributions to research and academic excellence across multiple disciplines.

In his opening address, Vice Chancellor Prof. Pathmalal Manage highlighted how the university’s commitment to research excellence has significantly contributed to USJ’s rising prominence in international rankings, including Times Higher Education (THE), QS World University Rankings, and Webometrics. Prof. Manage emphasized the direct correlation between research output and the university’s global standing.

Guest of Honor, Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, who initiated this awards program in 2014, expressed satisfaction at how the event has evolved to become a cornerstone of USJ’s academic calendar. He noted the impressive growth in both the quantity and quality of research outputs over the past decade.

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Awards, presented in two streams: Science, and Social Sciences & Humanities. These awards recognize researchers who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to their respective fields over the past five years.

The Early Career Researcher Awards celebrated promising academics under 40 who have shown outstanding research potential, maintained consistent publication records in top-tier journals, and achieved a minimum Scopus h-index of 10.

The awards recognized excellence across several categories, including:

– Publications in high-impact indexed journals (Web of Science and Scopus): 258 Awardees

– Successful PhD and MPhil supervisions: 35 Awardees

– External research grant acquisitions: 40 Awardees

– Patent achievements: 9 Awardees

– Early Career Researcher achievements

4 Awardees

Year 2021 –听Dr. A. D. N. Gunarathne,听Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce

Year 2022 – Dr. I . Munaweera,听Faculty of Applied Sciences

Year 2022 – Dr. A. M. A. U. Alahakoon,听Faculty of Technology

Year 2023 –听Dr. K. K. A. Sanjeewa,听Faculty of Technology

– Recognition in the top 2% of scientists worldwide (Elsevier/Stanford List)

5 Awardees

Prof. G. N. Malavige,听Faculty of Medical Sciences

Prof. M. S. Vithanage,Faculty of Applied Sciences

Dr. R. M. A. U. Rajapaksha,听Faculty of Applied Sciences

Dr. L. T. R. K. M. Thambugala,听Faculty of Applied Sciences

Dr. K. K. A. Sanjeewa,听Faculty of Technology

Vice Chancellor’s Awards –听Dr. C. D. Udawaththa,听Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce

The ceremony was enriched by musical performances from the University Undergraduates Band from the Department of Creative Music, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, featuring renowned artist Pradepa Dharamdasa. Senior Lecturer Priyantha Thilaksiri coordinated the cultural segment.

All award recipients demonstrated excellence through publications in recognized indexed journals, including Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Sciences Citation Index, Arts and Humanities Citation Index, and Scopus-indexed journals. Special consideration was given to papers published in journals ranked in the SCImago Journal Quartile Rankings.

This celebration of research excellence reaffirms USJ’s position as a leading research institution in 91传媒 and highlights its growing influence in the global academic community.

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Staff members in the Permanent Service in 91传媒 (USJ) and Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) can now apply for听Research听Awards听2021, 2022 and 2023. The awards for each year will be given separately.

General Instructions

• Please use a valid SJP/PIM email address during the initial step, as an OTP for user validation will be sent to this email.
• Please be ready with screenshots of the Google Scholar Research Profile and the Scopus Profile (if available) for verification
• Provide accurate details about your research and personal information.
• Submit your research papers in the specified pdf format.
• Meet all the eligibility criteria as specified in the guidelines.
  • The applicant should be a permanent staff member of the 91传媒 or Post-Graduate Institute of Management, USJ
  • The applicant should process an updated Google Scholar Account with a verified institutional email address (SJP email address)
  • The publication should contain the 91传媒 as the researcher鈥檚 institutional affiliation
  • If the applicant is the corresponding author, the publication should contain SJP email address

For those applying to Category 1 and 2 awards (Full papers published), ensure you have the following information ready for each publication you submit:

Indexing Service:

Journal Name

SCImago Journal Quartile Ranking (Q1, Q2, Q3 or Q4)

Paper Title

Date of publication

Relevant URL

DOI if any

PDF of the published paper

听You can apply the awards in 2 streams: Stream 1- Year-wise categories, Stream 2- Common categories

Stream 1: Year Wise Categories

1. A full paper published in a refereed journal听that publishes at least two issues per year
2. ranked in Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 SCImago Journal Quartile Ranking:

Recognized indexing services are as follows:
a. Science Citation Indexed Expanded (Web of Science)
b. Social Sciences Citation Index (Web of Science)
c. Arts and Humanities Citation Index (Web of Science)
d. Elsevier SCOPUS

Find your journal鈥檚 SCImago Journal Quartile Ranking,

Note:听 One award will be given for the paper. However, a certificate will be given for each USJ/PIM eligible author.

If the corresponding author is an eligible staff member of the USJ/PIM, he/she should apply for the award on behalf of the other USJ/PIM members. If the corresponding author is not eligible to apply (in an instance where the corresponding author is not an eligible USJ/PIM member to apply for the University Research Awards) another eligible member is requested to apply with the concurrence of the other USJ/PIM authors listed. A draft letter is attached for your reference.

4. Researchers who have published 5 or more full papers per year in recognized indexed journals (listed under category 2 above).

Must state 91传媒 as the institutional affiliation.

5. Researchers who successfully supervised and completed PhD/MPhil degrees in year 2021-2023 registered at the FGS

• A PhD should be awarded within a period of 4 years and a MPhil within 3 years from the date of registration (A letter from the Assistant Registrar of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) confirming dates of registration and completion of postgraduate degree should be submitted).

Please note that the extensions granted due to COVID-related circumstances, as approved by FGS, will be considered.

• At least two indexed journal publications (listed under category 02 above)听should have been published from the听PhD听study
• At least one indexed journal publication (listed under category 02 above) should have been published from the MPhil听study
• And/ or听a Patent/ Industrial Design should be obtained arising from the听PhD/MPhil study.
• The award will be granted to the Principal Investigator and Co-investigators.

6. Researchers who have obtained external research grants in the year 2021, 2022, 2023
7. Researchers named among the top 2% scientists in the world 鈥� According to Elsevier/ Stanford List in year 2021, 2022, 2023
8. 听 Researchers who obtained patents in 2021, 2022, and 2023

• Scopus h-index should be 10 or more
• Researcher should be in Senior Lecturer Grade II or below
• Researcher has to be 40 or less than 40 years by 31^stof December of the respective year

(3 Awards will be given for the Year 2021, 2022, 2023)

• Applicant should be the corresponding author and 91传媒 affiliation and the University鈥檚 email address should appear on the research papers that are cited in the application
• Award will be given to the candidate who has the highest cumulative impact factor for the full papers published in Index Journals (SCI/SSCI/AHCI/SCOPUS)

Stream 2 – Common Categories

3. 3. Researchers having a high Google Scholar h-index as at date of submission.

To be considered for the Category 3 awards,

(i)听听听听听For the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce – the researcher should have an h-index of 08

(ii)听听听听听For all other Faculties – the researcher should have an h-index of 15 or more

9. Researchers who have obtained high number of Google Scholar Citations by the date of submission

(i) For the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce – the researcher should have Google Scholar citations over 1000

(ii) For all other Faculties – the researcher should have Google Scholar citations over 2000

10. Researchers 40 or less than 40 years of age who have published at least one publication in category 2 over 3 consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023)

Note: Researcher should have published a minimum of 1 publication per year over 3 consecutive years in Category 2 journals

(Two awards will be awarded based on the science stream and the social sciences and humanities stream using the criteria of the respective CVCD guidelines)

Applicants must be in permanent service at the 91传媒 for the last five years.

• No member may receive the award more than once every five years

Special Note: Achievements and contributions during the university career can be included in the application. The application should be made by using the format shown in Section 4 of the guidelines (), which may be downloaded from <CVCD website>. All claims should be supported by documentary evidence. If evidence is not provided, application will not be considered. Completed application form with self-assessment and supporting documents, should be submitted in 3 copies.

Note

• For any queries please contact: Research Council
  • Email: researchcouncil@sjp.ac.lk
  • Telephone: 011-2802034
• Please note that any false information, misinterpretation, omission of facts and failure to provide all or part of information shall be considered as a cause for disqualification of your application
• Please note that awards will be considered only for the applied categories.
• The decision of the research council will be the final decision.
• Deadline for submission for Research Awards 30^th September 2024.

Specific instructions on submission of your application

1. Need to submit all the details requested at 鈥淒etails of the Applicant鈥� section of the online submission tool. If you do not fill all the details requested your application will not be processed.
2. At any time before final submission, you can save information you have entered and edit later.
3. However, you should not submit the application unless you have done final editing as you will not be allowed to do any changes/ editing after submitting.
4. Kindly submit a signed copy of the computer-generated PDF (Separate PDFs will be generated for the respective years) document to the Co-Chairperson, Research Council, on or before 23^th of September 2024 by 4.00 pm.

5. Documents should be submitted separately for the 3 separate years.

1. Please use the following URL to submit your online applications:

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Five researchers from the 91传媒 (USJ) have been named to the prestigious . The list is based on data from Scopus, the world鈥檚 largest abstract and citation database, and includes scientists from all fields of research.

Among these five researchers, three are from the and two are from the . They are, namely:

鈥淚ncluding five USJ researchers in the prestigious top 2% scientists list is a proud moment for the university and 91传媒. It is a recognition of the excellence of the university鈥檚 research and the dedication of its researchers. I thank them all for contributing to our university鈥檚 research ranking.鈥� said Senior Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage, Vice Chancellor of USJ.

Forty-three 91传媒n researchers have been featured in this top 2% researchers list published in August 2024, with Professor Meththika Vithanage from the Faculty of Applied Science (USJ) holding the highest position among 91传媒n researchers.

The list is based on a composite indicator called the c-score, which considers several factors, including the number of citations a scientist has received, the h-index, and the field-normalized citation impact. The c-score is designed to be a more comprehensive measure of scientific impact than traditional metrics, such as the total number of citations.

To be included in the top 2% scientists list, a researcher must either be in the top 100,000 scientists by c-score (with and without self-citations) or have a 2% or above percentile rank in their sub-field.

This is a significant achievement for the USJ and for 91传媒n science as a whole. It is a testament to the high quality of research being conducted at the university and to the dedication of its researchers.

The Top 2% Scientists list is a valuable resource for identifying the most influential scientists in the world. It can be used to identify potential collaborators, track scientific research trends, and inform funding decisions.

On behalf of the 91传媒, the USJ web team would like to congratulate you on your inclusion in the prestigious World鈥檚 Top 2% Scientists list published by Elsevier. This is a significant achievement and a testament to your outstanding research contributions.
August 2024 data-update for 鈥淯pdated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators

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We are pleased to inform you that the deadline for the submission of applications for University Research Grants 2024 has been extended to 19th February 2024. This extension provides you with additional time to refine your proposals and ensure they meet the requirements for consideration.

Applications for the are now open. The applications have to be submitted to the Research Council听on or before 15^th February 2024听 19^th听February 2024. Please note that the University Research Grants are awarded on a competitive basis for academics in the permanent cadre (Senior Lecturer Grade II or above) and Permanent Administrative Staff members. Due to financial constraints faced under the present economic circumstances, the number of research grants will be limited. Therefore, priority will be given to applied research projects on sustainable development related to 91传媒. Accordingly, grant applicants are requested to submit grant proposals that can achieve the Key Performance Indicators specified in the Research Grant Application Form.

(Please refer below for further details)

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In a glittering ceremony at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exposition Centre of the BMICH, Colombo 07, the prestigious President鈥檚 Awards for Scientific Research (PASR) for publication years 2019 and 2020 were held on November 21, 2023. The event, organized by the National Research Council (NRC), aimed to honor the brilliance of authors and inventors whose work showcased scientific significance during these two years.

A remarkable 36 scientists from the 91传媒 (USJ) clinched the coveted PASR for their outstanding contributions to research. This event, an annual tradition since 1999, is a testament to the commitment of the NRC in building a vibrant scientific and technological community in 91传媒.

The PASR program conferred a total of 598 awards to 485 scientists, emphasizing the crucial role science plays in shaping the nation’s future. This national honor, bestowed by the President of 91传媒, underscores the significance of the efforts of these scientists in advancing the frontiers of knowledge. The NRC continues to foster a culture of innovation and excellence, ensuring that the legacy of the PASR program lives on in the scientific community of 91传媒.

Presidential Awardeesrom 91传媒 – 2022
No.	Name	Faculty	Department	Photo
1	Snr. Prof. M. M. Pathmalal	Applied Sciences	Zoology
2	Snr. Prof. M. S. Vithanage	Applied Sciences	Ecosphere Resilience Research Center
3	Prof. J. M. K. C. Jeewandara	Medical Sciences	Immunology and Molecular Medicine
4	Dr. R. S. Dassanayake	Technology	Biosystems Technology
5	Dr. A. D. N. Gunarathne	Management Studies & Commerce	Accountancy
6	Prof. G. N. Malavige	Medical Sciences	Immunology and Molecular Medicine
7	Dr. B. C. V. Senaratna	Medical Sciences	Community Medicine
8	Dr. R. M. A. U. Rajapaksha	Applied Sciences	Ecosphere Resilience Research Center
9	Dr. T. G. I. Fernando	Applied Sciences	Computer Science
10	Dr. T. N. B. Etampawala	Applied Sciences	Instrument centre
11	Dr. M. K. H. G. A. S. Kumara	Management Studies & Commerce	Public Administration
12	Snr. Prof. S. S. L. W. Liyanage	Applied Sciences	Chemistry
13	Dr. W. M. C. Oshan	Humanities & Social Sciences	History & Archaeology
14	Dr. L. T. R. K. M. Thambugala	Applied Sciences	Genetics and Molecular Biology Unit
15	Snr. Prof. R. L. S. Fernando	Management Studies & Commerce	Public Administration
16	Dr. P. L. A. T. Cooray,	Applied Sciences	Chemistry
17	M. K. A. Ariyaratne	Applied Sciences	Computer Science
18	Snr. Prof. S. Weerakoon	Applied Sciences	Mathematics
19	K. S. D. Premarathna	Applied Sciences	Ecosphere Resilience Research Center
20	R. M. V. N. Gunarathne	Applied Sciences	Ecosphere Resilience Research Center
21	M. T. M. Perera	Applied Sciences	Mathematics
22	A. M. Wijesinghe	Medical Sciences	Centre for Dengue Research
23	Y. Alahakoon	Management Studies & Commerce	Business Administration
24	S. D. Illesinghe	Applied Sciences	Forestry & Environmental Science
25	听H. S. I. Goonewardena	Medical Sciences	Centre for Dengue Research
26	A. A. A. Rahiman	Applied Sciences	Ecosphere Resilience Research Center
27	D. Rajapaksa	Applied Sciences	Forestry & Environmental Science
28	D. S. Ramanayaka	Applied Sciences	Ecosphere Resilience Research Center
29	D. C. Jayathilaka	Medical Sciences	Centre for Dengue Research
30	听P. L. R. Gomes	Medical Sciences	Centre for Dengue Research
31	D. T. Wijeratne	Medical Sciences	Centre for Dengue Research
32	G. D. J. Gamage	Medical Sciences	Centre for Dengue Research

33	Dr. D. Manathunga	Technology	Biosystems Technology
34	Dr. G. Priyadarshana	Technology	Materials and Mechanical Technology

35	Prof. M.S.A. Perera	Dental
36	Prof. S. Yasawardena	Dental

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The first-ever International Research Conference on Gender Studies, held on the 12th and 13th of October 2023, was a significant event that brought together scholars, students, organizations, and communities to discuss and raise awareness about various gender-related issues. This conference, organized by the Gender Equity and Equality Center in collaboration with the Equal Opportunity Cell of the at the 91传媒, aimed to foster greater understanding, dialogue, and action concerning gender matters. The theme, “Towards a Society of Equal Opportunity,” set the stage for a two-day event filled with insightful discussions and informative sessions.

Behind this incredible event were some truly amazing individuals. Professor Shirantha Heenkenda served as the Conference Advisor and played a crucial role in making sure everything ran smoothly. Professor Neranji Wijewardhana, as the Conference Chair, led the way in bringing together scholars, students, and activists to share their knowledge. Dr. Nelum Kanthilatha held the position of Secretary, while Mr. Anura Jayasinghe managed the finances as the Treasurer.

One of the highlights was the keynote speech by Dr. Akiko Nakayama from Hiroshima University, Japan. Dr. Nakayama took us on an enlightening journey through the interplay of gender and language learning. It was a fascinating look at how language and gender connect, and how understanding this connection can lead to a more inclusive world.

The conference covered a range of essential topics, including gender and crime, gender and society, gender, culture, and religion, and many more. These discussions provided a deep understanding of how gender plays a role in different aspects of our lives.
Before the event, there were some crucial dates to keep in mind. Abstracts (short summaries of the talks) had to be submitted by July 30th, and notifications of acceptance were sent out on August 30th. After some feedback and adjustments, the final abstracts were due by September 15th. And for those who wanted to attend, registration closed on September 20th.

For those who presented their research, there was an exciting opportunity. Some of the best papers will be published in the ‘Pumithiri’ e-Journal, giving these important ideas an even broader audience.This conference was more than just a gathering of minds; it was a step towards a more equal and inclusive society. It brought together students, scholars, and activists to share knowledge and experiences. It’s events like these that remind us all of the importance of understanding and respecting each other, regardless of our gender.

The First International Conference on Gender Studies in 2023 was a resounding success, and it’s a memory that will stay with all who attended. Here’s to more events like this, and to a future where equality reigns supreme.

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The 91传媒 (USJ) has been recognized in the . USJ placed in the 801-1000 band, which is a great achievement.

Importantly, USJ is the highest-ranked 91传媒n university in the Physical Sciences category.

Check 91传媒n Country Ranking for THE University听 Ranking for Physical Science subject area:

THE rankings are respected around the world. They help students, academics, governments, and others understand how universities are performing.

For the 2024 rankings, USJ was evaluated on its research, impact, and teaching in the physical sciences.

THE used data from Elsevier’s Scopus database to categorize universities into subjects. Scopus covers over 27,100 academic journals, so it is very comprehensive.

The ranking reflects well on USJ’s science departments and research centres. It is the result of hard work by professors, staff and students.

The Vice-Chancellor, Dean of Applied Sciences, and the whole USJ community should be especially proud to be ranked first in the nation in Physical Sciences. Rankings like this show the university is excellent in research and making a difference worldwide.

Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject use Elsevier data for subject classification. 听Physical Sciences is one of the 11 broad subject areas ranked. Specifically, they use the All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes, which are a comprehensive set of subject categories developed by Elsevier.

The ASJC codes are used to classify all journal articles indexed in Scopus, Elsevier’s bibliographic database. Scopus indexes over 27,100 academic journals from over 5,000 publishers, so it is a very comprehensive and authoritative source of subject classification.

The THE World University Rankings by subject use the ASJC codes to classify each university’s publications. This allows them to compare universities across different subject areas and to identify the best-performing universities in each discipline.

The Physical Sciences category encompasses the following subjects:

• Physics and Astronomy
• Chemistry
• Mathematical Sciences
• Geology, Geophysics and Mineralogy
• Analytical Science
• Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
• Condensed Matter Physics

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Six researchers from the 91传媒 (USJ) have been named to the prestigious . The list is based on data from Scopus, the world’s largest abstract and citation database, and includes scientists from all fields of research.

Among these six researchers, three are from the , two are from the and one is from the ). They are, namely:

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Researchers from the Faculties of Applied Sciences, Medical, Technology, Engineering, Management, and Graduate Studies published 37 research papers in journals indexed by Elsevier Scopus during the months of May and June 2023. Fifty two researchers from different departments of USJ contributed to this achievement.

The Web Team of the 91传媒 acknowledges their contribution to upgrading the research standards of the University and expanding the knowledge base in the relevant subject areas.

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