Ruwan Jayathilaka
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 340191 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Ruwan Jayathilaka |
| PRENOMES | Ruwan |
| SOBRENOME | Jayathilaka |
| ASSINATURA | JAYATHILAKA R |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7679-4164 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 46 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 5 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 46 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2020 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Macroeconomic, digital and environmental drivers of tourism demand in low-arrival countries
Tourism demand plays a critical role in employment generation, economic growth, and foreign exchange earnings, particularly in economies with limited external income sources. Despite the global expansion of tourism, several countries continue to experience persistently low levels of international visitor arrivals. Understanding the determinants of tourism demand in these low-arrival economies is therefore essential for inclusive and sustainable d…
Globalisation and CO 2 Emissions
The study examines the predictive relationship between political, economic, and social dimensions of globalisation and CO 2 emissions across the world's largest emitting countries using a country‐level VAR Granger causality framework. Political globalisation Granger‐causes emissions in Australia and Japan, whereas emissions exhibit predictive precedence towards political globalisation in the United States. Economic globalisation demonstrates pred…
Five decades of globalisation and growth
Comprehending the dynamic between globalisation and economic growth in low-income nations is vital to understanding how they navigate growth trajectories whilst addressing global concerns. This study examined the nexus between globalisation and its financial, social, and political facets in relation to growth in fourteen low-income nations. The analysis spanned over five decades and the Wavelet Coherence and Granger Causality methodologies. The f…
Economic Uncertainty as a Sustainability Risk
This paper examines the direction of causality and the relationship between economic uncertainty, suicide rates, unemployment, economic growth, and trade openness across different income levels. By situating these relationships within a sustainability framework, the study conceptualises economic uncertainty as a systemic risk affecting social stability, labour markets, and long‐term development trajectories. The analysis investigates 135 countrie…
Economic growth, poverty and female employment on crime rates at global level
Investigating the Effects of Beef Consumption, Trade Openness, and Cattle Population on Beef Production in North America
Socio‐Economic and Environmental Drivers of Food Security in Low‐Income Countries
Ensuring countries meet their basic food security needs has been a long‐standing challenge. Despite numerous attempts to tackle this issue, it remains unresolved. Hence, considering the broad reach of this concern, our study aims to collectively analyse how urbanisation, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy consumption, population growth, agricultural land, and gross domestic product per capita impact food security across countries. This st…
Economic and Environmental Drivers of Carbon Emissions in Asia
Rising carbon emissions cause critical challenges to sustainable development, particularly in Asia which accounts for a substantial share of global emissions. The study investigates the short‐run causal relationships between foreign direct investment, inflation, ecological footprint, and carbon emissions across 27 Asian countries (final analytical sample) over the period 2000–2023. Utilizing country‐specific VAR‐based Granger causality analysis, …
From Tourism Growth to Sustainable Development
Tourism is widely recognised as a catalyst for sustainable development, particularly in regions where it supports employment, foreign exchange earnings and local entrepreneurship. However, the extent to which tourism contributes to sustainable development depends on macroeconomic stability and policy environments that enable long‐term investment rather than short‐term revenue maximisation. This study examines the causal relationships between tour…
Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Life Expectancy
Socioeconomic factors influencing life expectancy are still underexplored across different income groups in global research. This study investigates the socioeconomic determinants of longevity across global income levels, drawing on World Bank data to analyze how various economic and social factors influence lifespan worldwide. A stepwise panel data regression analysis was conducted to examine the determinants. The findings indicate that increase…
Socio-economic and health drivers of suicide
Suicide is a critical global public health challenge, with its socio-economic and health determinants varying significantly across contexts. This study provides the first comprehensive analysis of income-group-specific drivers of suicide, leveraging data from 129 countries over two decades. Using panel regression models to capture cross-country variations and temporal trends, the study identifies mental health disorders as the most significant gl…
Foreign direct investment and foreign reserves linkage
In the contemporary global economy, foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign reserves (FR) play a crucial role in economic stability, particularly amid geopolitical and financial uncertainties. This study examines the relationship between FR and FDI over a 23-year period (2002–2022), utilising panel data from 110 countries. By employing Wavelet Coherence analysis, the findings indicate that FR significantly influences FDI inflows across most r…
Unmasking climate vulnerability in Africa
Climate change influenced by anthropogenic emissions is a global occurrence affecting the Mean Surface Temperature (MST) and Mean Sea Level (MSL) patterns. The African continent contributes to the lowest Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions globally. However, GHG emissions, particularly Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) and Methane (CH 4 ) emission patterns, show a continuous increase in the African region, reflecting the importance of practising economic growth …
Driving down child mortality in the Saarc
This study investigates the determinants of under-five mortality rate (U5MR) in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries from 2000 to 2020, focusing on the roles of per capita gross domestic product (PGDP), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTP1) immunisation coverage, and government healthcare expenditure (GHE). Despite global progress in reducing child mortality, disparities persist in SAARC countries, where economic, heal…
Economic uncertainty
In the modern world, exploring economic uncertainty and the unpredictability in economic conditions is crucial to determine its impact on day-to-day society. However, existing literature has examined this relationship in a generalised manner, often without focusing on the bi-directional effects among these variables. This study explores the causal and cointegrating interrelationships among economic uncertainty and suicide rates, unemployment rate…
Unveiling the challenges
This study specifically focuses on the factors contributing to start-up failures in the SME sector in Sri Lanka, with particular emphasis on the educational, socio-cultural, economic, and psychological variables that affect entrepreneurial outcomes. The primary objective is to identify and analyse the factors contributing to these failures. Data collection involved interviews, telephone surveys, and online questionnaires. Given that the dependent…
Psychological capital and personality traits in balancing work–life
Achieving career aspirations while managing personal responsibilities is a global challenge for women, especially in Asian countries. Despite extensive research on work–life balance, many aspects remain unexplored. This study examines the influence of psychological capital and personality traits on work–life balance, identified as an area needing further investigation. Using a blended approach, the study integrates quantitative data from online s…
Interweaving globalisation and growth
Economic growth is a crucial global macroeconomic goal and globalisation is widely regarded as a key driver of growth in today's interconnected world. However, previous studies have largely examined this relationship in a generalised manner, often without allocating equal focus to the multiple dimensions of globalisation. This study explores the causal relationship between economic growth and globalisation—encompassing its economic, social, and p…
Mapping causal relationships between migration and economic growth
The focus of this study is to identify whether causal relationships exist between migration and economic growth across countries in the Asian continent. Real GDP per capita and net migration per capita were used to measure economic growth and net migration, respectively. A dataset comprising panel data from 1994 to 2023, covering 41 countries, was utilised. The Bootstrap Dumitrescu and Hurlin Granger non-causality test was conducted for a contine…
Impact of economic growth, energy consumption, and trade openness on carbon emissions
The study focuses on the top 20 carbon emission-increasing nations across continents from 2000 to 2021 and the effects of gross domestic product, energy consumption, and trade openness on carbon emissions. The study uses a panel dataset and multiple linear regression analysis to pinpoint the significant factors influencing each nation's carbon emissions. The findings indicate that China, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea in Asia; Algeria,…
Alcohol Consumption and Stroke Mortality
Investigating the Associations Between Alcohol Consumption and Prevalence of Anxiety Using Multiple Correspondence Analysis
Breaking the cycle
The study highlights the significance of ongoing investments in education and healthcare. Labour market reforms are crucial to mitigate the impact of unemployment, while inclusive economic policies ensure that growth benefits vulnerable populations. Targeted strategies for FDI and urbanisation are necessary to prevent unintended consequences on child labour. Combating child labour in SAARC countries requires a multi-sectoral approach. Regional co…
Evaluating the synergy
The inference made from the study's results goes beyond scholarly curiosity; it establishes the foundation for further investigations and the development of customised policies aimed at reducing the mutually reinforcing dangers of alcohol consumption and anxiety disorders
Restoring life expectancy in low-income countries
This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by analysing how COVID-19, health expenditure, per capita income, and child mortality collectively affect life expectancy in low-income countries. The insights gained may inform policymakers and health consultants about the need for targeted interventions, prioritising healthcare investment and child health. By addressing these critical areas, it may be possible to improve life expectanc…
A nightmare in a ‘darker’ world
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted all wakes of lives in many countries including Sri Lanka, an island nation in the South Asian region. Among severely hit community groups due to COVID-19 have been the persons with visual impairment and blindness, who represent the majority of disabled people. Taking into consideration that the persons with disabilities generally fall into poverty-stricken cluster of the population and Sri Lanka has been passin…
Unveiling the Economic Determinants of Child Labour in Africa
Exploring the Dynamics of the Elderly Population and Economic Growth
The impact of online reviews on inbound travellers’ decision making
Cherish your children
This study is helpful to address the population health of local arena and results can be supportive to the government and policymakers to gain an overview of physical health status of the country and able to uplift their policies based on the new findings
A nightmare in a ‘darker’ world
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted all wakes of lives in many countries including Sri Lanka, an island nation in the South Asian region. Among severely hit community groups due to COVID-19 have been the persons with visual impairment and blindness, who represent the majority of disabled people. Taking into consideration that the persons with disabilities generally fall into poverty-stricken cluster of the population and Sri Lanka has been passin…
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
Exploring the growth direction
Security matters
In the fast-paced, post-COVID digital world, e-commerce presents promising prospects for significant advancement. However, customers often feel uncertain due to persistent concerns about the robustness of security measures safeguarding e-commerce platforms. The primary objective of our study was to identify factors affecting the security of e-commerce platforms based on the perceptions of Sri Lankan customers. This research was conducted using da…
Personal well-being index as a measure of quality of life of diverse groups of people with visual impairment and blindness
Examining the influence of global smoking prevalence on stroke mortality
It is evident that GSP affects the risk of incidence of stroke death, specifically in the LMIC stratum. Furthermore, it has been identified that GSP is a major preventable risk factor affecting global mortality. To mitigate the risk of stroke death attributable to smoking prevalence, necessary preventive steps should be adopted to encourage smoking cessation, and essential policies should be implemented to reduce the burden of SDR
Impact of global smoking prevalence on mortality
The study underscores the critical implications of smoking on mortality rates, particularly in high-income countries. It emphasises the urgency of targeted interventions in these regions to address the specific challenges posed by tobacco smoking on public health. Policy recommendations include implementing prohibitive measures extending to indoor public areas such as workplaces and public transportation services. Furthermore, allocating funds fo…
Cheers to anxiety
No significant causal relationships for alcohol consumption patterns were found in other nations. The identified Granger causal links follow four distinct directions in this study. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, governments, and international investors for informed decision-making regarding regulation and policy tools
Renewable realities
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most abundant gas among all greenhouse gas emissions, severely impacting global warming. This study examines the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), population dynamics, Per Capita Gross Domestic Product (PGDP), and Renewable Energy Consumption (REC) on CO2 on a global scale, representing 38 countries selected using the Pareto principle. Results from the panel regression model indicate a significa…
Exploring the Dynamics of the Elderly Population and Economic Growth
Foreign direct investment and foreign reserves linkage
In the contemporary global economy, foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign reserves (FR) play a crucial role in economic stability, particularly amid geopolitical and financial uncertainties. This study examines the relationship between FR and FDI over a 23-year period (2002–2022), utilising panel data from 110 countries. By employing Wavelet Coherence analysis, the findings indicate that FR significantly influences FDI inflows across most r…
Unmasking climate vulnerability in Africa
Climate change influenced by anthropogenic emissions is a global occurrence affecting the Mean Surface Temperature (MST) and Mean Sea Level (MSL) patterns. The African continent contributes to the lowest Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions globally. However, GHG emissions, particularly Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) and Methane (CH 4 ) emission patterns, show a continuous increase in the African region, reflecting the importance of practising economic growth …
Driving down child mortality in the Saarc
This study investigates the determinants of under-five mortality rate (U5MR) in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries from 2000 to 2020, focusing on the roles of per capita gross domestic product (PGDP), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTP1) immunisation coverage, and government healthcare expenditure (GHE). Despite global progress in reducing child mortality, disparities persist in SAARC countries, where economic, heal…
Economic uncertainty
In the modern world, exploring economic uncertainty and the unpredictability in economic conditions is crucial to determine its impact on day-to-day society. However, existing literature has examined this relationship in a generalised manner, often without focusing on the bi-directional effects among these variables. This study explores the causal and cointegrating interrelationships among economic uncertainty and suicide rates, unemployment rate…
Unveiling the challenges
This study specifically focuses on the factors contributing to start-up failures in the SME sector in Sri Lanka, with particular emphasis on the educational, socio-cultural, economic, and psychological variables that affect entrepreneurial outcomes. The primary objective is to identify and analyse the factors contributing to these failures. Data collection involved interviews, telephone surveys, and online questionnaires. Given that the dependent…
Psychological capital and personality traits in balancing work–life
Achieving career aspirations while managing personal responsibilities is a global challenge for women, especially in Asian countries. Despite extensive research on work–life balance, many aspects remain unexplored. This study examines the influence of psychological capital and personality traits on work–life balance, identified as an area needing further investigation. Using a blended approach, the study integrates quantitative data from online s…
Interweaving globalisation and growth
Economic growth is a crucial global macroeconomic goal and globalisation is widely regarded as a key driver of growth in today's interconnected world. However, previous studies have largely examined this relationship in a generalised manner, often without allocating equal focus to the multiple dimensions of globalisation. This study explores the causal relationship between economic growth and globalisation—encompassing its economic, social, and p…
Mapping causal relationships between migration and economic growth
The focus of this study is to identify whether causal relationships exist between migration and economic growth across countries in the Asian continent. Real GDP per capita and net migration per capita were used to measure economic growth and net migration, respectively. A dataset comprising panel data from 1994 to 2023, covering 41 countries, was utilised. The Bootstrap Dumitrescu and Hurlin Granger non-causality test was conducted for a contine…
Impact of economic growth, energy consumption, and trade openness on carbon emissions
The study focuses on the top 20 carbon emission-increasing nations across continents from 2000 to 2021 and the effects of gross domestic product, energy consumption, and trade openness on carbon emissions. The study uses a panel dataset and multiple linear regression analysis to pinpoint the significant factors influencing each nation's carbon emissions. The findings indicate that China, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea in Asia; Algeria,…
Alcohol Consumption and Stroke Mortality
Investigating the Associations Between Alcohol Consumption and Prevalence of Anxiety Using Multiple Correspondence Analysis
Breaking the cycle
The study highlights the significance of ongoing investments in education and healthcare. Labour market reforms are crucial to mitigate the impact of unemployment, while inclusive economic policies ensure that growth benefits vulnerable populations. Targeted strategies for FDI and urbanisation are necessary to prevent unintended consequences on child labour. Combating child labour in SAARC countries requires a multi-sectoral approach. Regional co…
Evaluating the synergy
The inference made from the study's results goes beyond scholarly curiosity; it establishes the foundation for further investigations and the development of customised policies aimed at reducing the mutually reinforcing dangers of alcohol consumption and anxiety disorders
Economics (19 obras) · Medicine (13 obras) · Public health (13 obras) · Environmental health (9 obras) · Granger causality (9 obras) · Population (9 obras) · Sociology (9 obras) · Biostatistics (8 obras) · Business (8 obras) · Energy, Environment, Economic Growth (8 obras)