R4TLI 2018
Speakers
Guest Speaker Prof. Rohan Samarajiva, Chair of the ICT Agency of Sri Lanka/founding of LIRNEasia |
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Key Note Speaker Prof. Amal S Kumarage Senior Professor/President of SLSTL |
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CAPTURE4TLI
About:
Society of Transport & Logistics Sri Lanka (SLSTL), the domestic partner of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS), is organizing its 3rd nternational conference on Research for Transport and Logistics Industry (R4TLI) on 7th July 2018. Capture4TLI2018 is a photography exhibition, for the 2nd consecutive year, which captures issues and innovations in the Transport & Logistics sector in Sri Lanka.
Guidelines:
A contestant is allowed to submit a maximum of 3 entries of his/her own illustrating either a critical aspect of issues faced by people in meeting their mobility needs or innovative transport/logistics solution/s to meet such issues. Email the entries to naleendealwis90@gmail.com with “Capture4TLI 2018” in the subject on or before (EXTENDED) 6th of July 2018 not later than 10AM indicating the following in the body;
- Full Name
- Contact Number
- Residential address
- Affiliation (if any)
- Short write-up describing the story of your capture (not more than 40 words)
Specification for Photograph:
- Digital Image with file name and format as “Name_Initials_PhotoNumber.jpg”
- Minimum Resolution 4R (1200 * 1800) <Reduced from 8R>
- Color or Monochrome
- Best five (5) captures will be invited to present at the R4TLI conference and the winner will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 15,000/=
Deadline:
The digital capture/s must be emailed on or before 6st of July 2018 10AM
Publications
All papers submitted will be fully peer reviewed and accepted papers published as Proceedings of the conference in the new R4TLI journal to be launched in August 2017 either as a Special Issue of Conference Proceedings or in a regular issue.
Instructions for Authors
- Slide Template is attached here. Kindly use same to prepare your presentation slides. Please save your presentation in lower version (i.e. 2003 version or below).
- The presentation would be for 15 minutesand presenters are requested to time their presentations.
- The number of slides should not exceed 20. Less than 15 is preferred.
- There will be 10 minutesfor question and answers.
- The minimum font size to be used in the slides is size 14 (in tables). Main texts should not be smaller than size 18.
- You should submit both “ppt” and “pdf” files of your presentation on or before 29th June, 2018 to editor-r4tli@slstl.lk
- Please find your session number from the updated conference program (i.e. A1.1)
- Save your file according to your session number (i.e R4TLI-A1.1)
- If any further clarification needed contact Ms Thivya (+94775212590) or Ms Uthpalee (+94702228071)
- A number of Awards will be awarded during the last session (closing ceremony) for the Best Research under several categories based on submitted paper and conference presentation adjudged by a panel judges during presentation.
- Presenter is requested to submit a Biographical Summary (form can be found here) along with presentation on or before 29th June, 2018 to editor-r4tli@slstl.lk
Good luck to be the winner of a Best Research
Poster Presentation
- Poster presenters should prepare their presentation to an A0 paper (W: 841mm x H: 1189mm) size – portrait orientation in advance and bring them to the conference.
- On-site printing service is NOT available.
- Posters could be mounted (Stapled: organizers will facilitate mounting) to the wooden frame of about W: 900mm x H: 1200mm provided at the conference hall
- Poster presenters are required to present their poster during both poster sessions [Morning (10:30-11:00) & Evening (15:45-16:15) tea breaks).
- Top most area must contain; (a) Title, (b) Authors Name/s, Affiliation/s.
- Important information should be readable from about 10 feet away
- Keep content SIMPLE (E.g.; Problem Statement or Project Purpose, Methodology or Approach, Conclusions, Recommendations)
- Word count of about 300 to 800words
- Effective use of graphics, color and fonts is encouraged
- Preferable Font Sizes –
- Title: 60 pts
- Body and headings: 30 pts
- Text: no smaller than 18 pts
- Use of bullets, numbering, and headlines ensuring that it is easy to read
- Consistent and clean layout
- Includes acknowledgments, your name and institutional affiliation
- Authors are expected toprepare a brief (up to 5 minute) oral presentation for delivering to small audiences gathered around the poster
Awards
The following awards are being planned. Each session will adjudged by panel of judges. Research awards will be made only for presentation for which full papers have been submitted by the due date. The quality of the extended paper, the presentation and the full paper, research process, scientific value, and industry relevance will be considered in the selection. In addition, the best Photographic Exhibit out of the five photography showcases related to Transport & Logistics.
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- Overall Best Research in Transport & Logistics 75,000/=
- Best Undergraduate Research in Transport & Logistics 50,000/=
- Best Research in Supply chain and Warehouse Management 50,000/=
- Best Research in Logistics and Freight Operations 50,000/=
- Best Research in Public Transport 50,000/=
- Best Research in Highways and Safety 50,000/=
- Best Research in Urban Transport and Planning 50,000/=
- Best Photographic Exhibit in Transport & Logistics 15,000/=
Organising Committee (OC)
Dr T Sivakumar (Conference Chair )
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof Amal Kumarage (President – SLSTL)
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr Pradeepa Jayaratne (Secretary – SLSTL)
Freelance Consultant
Eng. Nishal Samarasekera (Treasurer – SLSTL)
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr T L Gunaruwan (Editor)
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Dr Jayalath Edirisinghe (Chair – Photography Exhibition)
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Dr.Lalith Edirisinghe
CINEC Maritime Campus
Eng (Mrs) . Namalie Siyambalapitiya
Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka
Dr Tissa U Liyanage
Master Hellie’s Engineering Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd, Sri Lanka
Ms Thivya P Amalan
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr Ganga Samarasekera
University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, Sri Lanka
Ms Kaushalya Herath
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Ms Uthpalee Hewage
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Mr Naleen De Alwis
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Ms. Shashini Ranabahu
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Mr Naleen De Alwis
Ocean University, Sri Lanka
Mr. Biman Hettiarachchi
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Editorial Committee (EC)
Dr. T Lalithasiri Gunaruwan [Chairperson]
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Dr. Lalith Edirisinghe
CINEC Maritime Campus, Sri Lanka
Ms. Thivya P Amalan
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Ms. Chathuni Uduwela
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ms. Uthpalee Hewage
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Mr. Asith Hettiarachchi
Staffordshire University, United Kingdom
Review Panel (RP)
Prof Chan Wirasinghe (Co-Chair)
University of Calgary, Canada
Prof Amal S Kumarage
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Jin Zhihong
Dalian Maritime University, China
Prof. Jing LU
Dalian Maritime University, China
Prof. Kuancheng Huang
National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Prof Nelson Perera
University of Wollongong, Australia
Prof. Qingcheng Zeng
Dalian Maritime University, China
Prof R.A Attalage
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof Shivananda Swamy
CEPT University, India
Prof. Steven Chien
New Jersey Institute of Technology, New Jersey
Prof Tomoya Kawasaki
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Prof. Xinlian XIE
Dalian Maritime University, China
Dr A.G.T. Sugathapala
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr Admiral Jayanath Colombage
Center for Indo-Lanka relations of the Pathfinder foundation, Sri Lanka
Dr Asif Faiz
International Transport Consultant, USA
Dr Darshi Piyathilake
Cranfield University, United Kingdom
Dr. Ganga Samarasekera
University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka
Dr Indika Sigera
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr Lalith Edirisinghe
CINEC Campus, Sri Lanka
Dr Lee Styger
University of Wollongong, Australia
Dr. Mahinda Bandara
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr P M Dunusinghe
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Dr Pradeepa Jayaratne
Sri Lanka
Dr Prem Samaranayake
University of Western Sydney, Australia
Dr Ravin Thilakaratne
University of Calgary, Canada
Dr Senevi Kiridena
University of Wollongong, Australia
Dr T. Sivakumar
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr Tilak Siyambalapitiya
Resource Management Associates (Pvt) Limited, Sri Lanka
Dr Tilmann Böhme
University of Wollongong, Australia
Dr Tissa U Liyanage
Master Hellie’s Engineering Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd, Sri Lanka
Dr Upali Vandebona
University of New South Wales, Australia
Eng Nishal Samarasekera
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Ms Deepthi Wicramasinghe
Queensland Unversity, Australia
Ms Harishani Liyanage
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Ms Shireka Layangani
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Our Objective
R4TLI is an initiative that endeavors to promote research and development in the transport & logistics sector in Sri Lanka and the region that would help diagnose its current issues and identify potential improvements based on scientific evidence. This annual research conference intends to build a platform where the needs of the industry can be discussed and scientific processes developed for rectification of issues can be showcases through research presentations.
Research Topics
The 1 day conference will include peer reviewed presentations of research work from international and local researchers as well as research students on topics of direct local relevance under the following areas:
- Airline Operations
- Airport Planning and Operations
- Consumer and Demand Studies for Mobility
- ERP Solutions for Transport & Logistics
- Economic Appraisal of Transport & Logistics Projects
- Operations Management
- Port Planning and Operations
- Freight Transport
- Ancient Transport System
- ICT Solutions for Transport & Logistics
- Inter-modal Transport
- Public Transport
- Rural Transport
- Safety in Mobility
- Shipping Operations
- Supply Chain Management
- Transport Planning
- Transport Economics, Policy and Regulation
- Urban Transport
- Warehousing and Inventory Management
Important Dates
February 15, 2018
Close of Titles and Author Names
March 30, 2018
Deadline for Submission of Extended Abstracts
May 1, 2018
Acceptance Notification of Extended Abstract and Invitation to Submit Full Paper
May 31, 2018
Deadline for submission of revised extended abstracts
June 15, 2018
Deadline for registration.
Authors/Presenters please note the above registration deadline to conform your participation
July 7, 2018
The 3 rd International Conference on Research for Transport and
Logistics Industry (R4TLI 2018)
July 31, 2018
Deadline for submission of full papers.
August 31, 2018
Deadline for submission of final papers
Industry Contributions
Industry leaders are requested to view this conference as a potential platform for collaboration with academia for developing new business areas and improving current performances. Industry leader will be requested to actively participate in the conference proceedings.
Call for Papers
Abstracts are called from researchers as per attached format. The following guidelines are provided for acceptance of papers for presentation and publication.
- All papers should be based on industry relevance and fall within one or more of the identified conference topics given above.
- A title and author names/affiliations page should be submitted by 15th Feb 2018.
- An Extended Abstract of not more than 1000 words should be submitted on or before 30th March 2018.
- Authors will be notified no later than 1st May 2018 on the acceptance of their Extended Abstracts.
- Authors can submit Full Papers for review and publication to be submitted on or before 31st July 2018.
- Based on recommendations of independent Reviewers and of the panel of judges at the Conference, the authors of selected Extended Abstracts of acceptable quality will be invited to submit Full Papers, in view of publishing those either in the SLSTL’s double-blind peer-reviewed
Journal - Authors are invited to submit the title and authors name on or before February 15, 2018 to editor-r4tli@slstl.lk. Extended abstracts of 1000 words should be submitted to the editor-r4tli@slstl.lk by the deadline of March 30, 2018. Abstract submission instructions are attached below. Authors will be notified of the decision pertaining to acceptance of extended abstracts by May 1st, 2018.
- The formats for above submissions are available below: