International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS): Recent submissions

  • Motivation and Attitudes towards Learning English: A Study of Diploma in English Students at a Semi-Government Institute in Sri Lanka 
    Chathurani, R.A.M. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    This study outlines the results of a survey which was carried out to identify the motivation and attitudes of students of English Diploma towards learning English language at the National Institute of Business Management ...
  • The Role of Spice Gardens in Agro-tourism: A Case Study in Mathale District of Sri Lanka 
    Thilakarathna, M.P.S. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Agro-tourism has been defined as a process which is attracting visitors and travellers to cultivated areas with educational and recreational aims. As a type of eco-tourism, agro-tourism is one of the fastest growing ...
  • Risk Behaviours associated with female heroin usage 
    Jayaweera, S. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Heroin addiction and related miss behaviours appeared as a serious threat to the social order and in many other aspects of social life in urban areas particularly in Colombo and suburbs in Sri Lanka. The problem assumed ...
  • Factors affecting on rural medical officers’ continuing professional development (CPD) in Sri Lanka 
    Pathiranage, P.D.M. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Medical officers (MOs) who serve in rural areas report professional isolation and lack of opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD). These have also been related to dissatisfaction among MOs in rural ...
  • A study on trends of women’s political participation in recent times 
    Perera, U.L.H.D. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Political participation is a basic concept in political science and scholars have defined the concept in different ways. It may be defined as the actions of private citizens seeking to influence or support government and ...
  • The Effects Imposed on a Child’s Socialization by the Migration of their Mothers 
    Wickramaarachchi, W.; Dr.Amaratunga, G. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The traditional Sri Lankan woman had been one who did not go beyond the horizon of the house in the extended family structure. However, with the implementation of the open economic system back in 1977, these women were ...
  • Tribal women and maternal health: A study among Kondareddy tribal women of Andhra Pradesh, India 
    Chiranjeevi, T. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Every society has its own culture and a set of beliefs, which give a special status to that particular society. Those beliefs also have certain impact on the health and wellbeing of the people of that society. In India, ...
  • Magical Practices and its Modern Trends in Sri Lankan Urban Life 
    Rajapaksha, I.; Dr. Dissanayake, U. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Since the time they lived with simple human thought in the highly complex ultra-modern society today, rituals have been cohesive with the human life as an inseparable entity. It is seen as a pseudoscience, for they are ...
  • Failures in Sport Talent Identification: A Case for “ADHISHTANA” Program 
    Wehigaldeniya, W.G.D.S.; Ubesekara, B.M.E.J.; Weerakoon, W.M.R.K. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    At present most of countries are paying attentions for Sport Talent Identification Programs (STIP). The main purpose of this study is to identify factors that lead to failures of STIP. In the context Sri Lanka, the unit ...
  • The Impact of Core Benefit of Outdoor Recreation on Its Repurchasing Intention 
    Abeykoon, A.M.S.J.P.; Senanayaka, R.M.C.A . (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Recreation provides different benefit. To take expected recreational benefit people take move for recreation places. From this the visitors expect more escape because it causes mind therapy. The green concept of the ...
  • What is Sustainability? Definitions vs. Interpretations 
    Jayantha, K.; Ariyawansa, R.G.; Anura Kumara, U. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Sustainability has become a buzz word in the global context. This concept paper discusses to how extend the concept of sustainability is fairly defined. The key objective of this study is to provide the most reasonable ...
  • Testing the Reliability of Six Dimensions of Wellness Model 
    Wickramaratne, P.D.V.C. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    "Wellness is a way of life and living in which one is always exploring, searching, finding new questions and discovering new answers, along the three primary dimensions of living: the physical, the mental and the social; ...
  • Empowering Sri Lankan Female Workers at Foreign Countries 
    Dr.Jayawardane, T.V.P. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The focus of this paper is to view and examine the various challenges encountered by the Sri Lankan female workers who work in the Foreign Countries as domestic-aid and to explore how these female workers contribute to ...
  • University Students’ Internet addiction and its effects: Special Reference to Makandura Premises WUSL 
    Malkanthi, D.G.A.S. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Improvement in information and communication technology tied the world more close with internet. Internet has experience extraordinary growth in both its size and number of users around the world. Many users of the ...
  • Corporate Governance and Digital Technology in Business Institutions of Sri Lanka 
    Dr.Jayawardane, T.V.P. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    This paper intends to look into an important connection between business ethics, policymaking, and technology. Doing business with moral principles and facing advancements of technology are difficult matters to handle, ...
  • Social Science study on impact of Facebook-related interactions to individuals lives 
    Warnakulasooriya, A.A.S. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Rapid technological advances of 21st century create growth of new relationships. Power of new mass media and the social media make huge effect to the personal and social network of a human being. Today they have less ...
  • A Sociological study about the tendency of Divorce in Sri Lanka 
    Dr.Amaratunga, G. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The main aim of this study was to identify the Divorce tendency of a selected area in Sri Lanka. The legality of such marriages can be obtained through law or by the values of the society in question. In accordance with ...
  • Regional Economic Integration and its Impact on Sri Lanka’s Commodity Exports 
    Hettiarachchi, H.A.B.W. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    One of the major developments after completion of the Uruguay round in 1995 has been the remarkable acceleration in the formation of regional trade agreements and bilateral trade agreements. Currently, the total number ...
  • A Study on the Standing Orders governing the Protection of Consumer’s Rights in Sri Lanka: Covering the Districts of Colombo and Kegalle 
    Bandara, W.M.S.C. . (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    According to the Clause 75 of of the Ordinance Number 09 of Consumer Protection Affairs Authority of 2003, a consumer is identified as a person who at the end of the day, consumer a product or service made available to ...
  • Impact of the Residential Area of Banking Customers on Deposit Mobilization Decisions in Sri Lanka 
    Gunasekara, K.D.H. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Deposit mobilization is the main function of financial institutions, and is dominated by the banks. It is a process of collecting cash by financial institutes from the general public through their current, savings and ...

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