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Maheesha Dhashantha Silva

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Publications (10)

A Low-Cost Multimodal Pothole Detection Framework Using YOLO-Based Vision and Infrared Depth Sensing for Road Infrastructure Maintenance

Yasheena Niromi Kaumini & Maheesha Dhashantha Silva · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2026

Aims: Road potholes are a leading cause of vehicle damage, reduced road safety, and increased accident risk, particularly in developing countries where road maintenance resources are limited. Existing automated detection systems rely predominantly on single-modality approaches, e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2026/v19i9908

An AI-Powered Hybrid Framework for Career Readiness: Job Role Prediction, Skill Gap Analysis, And Personalized Learning Path Recommendation

Vihansa Thathsiluni Chandrakumara & Maheesha Dhashantha Silva · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2026

Rapid digital transformation and evolving skill requirements have intensified career uncertainty and skill mismatches among information technology job seekers. Existing career-guidance tools often provide fragmented and static support, limiting personalised and future-oriented ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2026/v19i8893

A Hybrid Convolutional Neural Network Approach for Context-aware Fashion Recommendation

Sanduni Dewmini Rupasinghe & Maheesha Dhashantha Silva · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2026

This study aimed to develop a fashion recommendation system that classifies clothing items and recommends complementary outfit pieces based on user-selected style preferences, addressing the limitation of existing systems that rely solely on visual similarity without incorporatin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2026/v19i7883

A Machine Learning Based Early Warning Framework for CKDu Risk Prediction Using Water Quality Data

Nipuni Narmada Jayamaha & Maheesha Dhashantha Silva · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2026

This paper proposes and tests an environmental water-quality screening proof-of-concept based on machine learning and routine physicochemical measurements. Although the framework is described as CKDu risk prediction, it should be interpreted strictly as an environmental proxy wat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2026/v19i7879

Benchmarking Deepfake Detection Robustness Using a Hybrid CNN and Content Provenance Framework

Hirunima Vidmanthi Senarathna & Maheesha Dhashantha Silva · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2026

Deepfake detection remains a critical task in digital media forensics because synthetic facial images can undermine the reliability of visual evidence and public communication. This study develops and evaluates a hybrid deepfake detection framework that combines convolutional neu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2026/v19i6876

Machine Learning-Driven Personalised Learning Pathway Recommendation for Transferable Skill Enhancement in Undergraduate Academic Performance

Malithi Maheesha & Maheesha Dhashantha Silva · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2026

This study developed and evaluated a machine learning-driven personalised learning pathway recommendation system to support transferable skill development and academic performance among undergraduate students. The study used secondary data from the Open University Learning Analyt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2026/v19i6874

ISO-DBSCAN: An Unsupervised Approach to Anomaly Detection with NILM Data in Residential Buildings

Dasuni Nagoda Vithana, Maheesha Dhashantha Silva & Qi Liu · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2025

The development of an efficient energy management solution is a challenging research area, particularly in addressing unusual appliance behavior, safety, and predictive maintenance in residential settings. Many studies have been limited to labeled datasets and the identification...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2025/v18i9754

ICT and Rural Banking: Evidence from Sri Lanka

Sandali Shyamitha Gunawardhana & Maheesha Dhashantha Silva · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2025

ICT has transformed the banking industry by making online banking, mobile payments, and digital financial services more efficient and accessible. While it enhances user convenience and financial inclusion, considerable challenges remain, including cybersecurity risks, high costs,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2025/v18i8749

NetShield: A User-Centric Deep Learning Framework for Real-Time Network Anomaly Detection and Resolution

Kaweesha Herath & Maheesha Dhashantha Silva · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2025

The growing dependence on digital networks has made network anomalies like performance degradation and critical security threats more disruptive. Crucially, existing detection systems are often too technical and lack practical guidance for average users. This study addresses that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2025/v18i8746

Stacked Boost Forest: A Hybrid Model to Predict Domestic Cinnamon Purchasing Cost in Down South Sri Lanka

Himashi Raveena Liyanage & Maheesha Dhashantha Silva · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2025

Sri Lanka is the leading exporter of true cinnamon, providing 90% of global demand. However, domestic farmers face challenges in securing a stable market price due to varying prices set by different intermediate buyers and a lack of awareness of price fluctuation patterns. This r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2025/v18i7733