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Impact of Technology on the Customer Satisfaction - A Study with Reference to Sri Lankan Banking Sector

Amarathunga, P.A.B.H.; Pathiratne, S. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Developments in information technology, telecommunication and internet utilization has changed drastically the relationship focused activities into data oriented operations. Sri Lankan Bnaking sector is one such sector ...
Sri Lankan Undergraduates’ E- Learning Experiences on the Aspects of Technical, Social and Pedagogy

Amarathunga, P.A.B.H.; Pathiratne, S. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Educationalists argue that e-learning would shift towards a model of undergraduate-centered learning. The accentuation is on e-learning through an active gregarious process rather than a passive process of erudition ...
Human Ecology of Leprosy; Medical Geographical analysis

Rathnasekara, S.R.L.S.; Jayasekara, I. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Leprosy is one of a skin diseases that caused by a slow multiplying bacillus, Mycobacterium leprae. It can be transmitted by droplets, from the nose and mouth and it has been highly damage to the skin, the peripheral nerves, ...
A Case Study on Determinants and Structural Incompatibility in the Graduand Employment in the University of Colombo in Year 2012

Ranwala, L.; Sooriyarachchi, R.; Ramanayake, K.P.A. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

This study aims to understand the determinants and structural incompatibility in the graduate employment in University of Colombo (UoC) in 2012. Secondary data analysis has been carried out by using the data set of the ...
Preserve the Peace in Malaysia: The Role of Government and the Community

Khairi, A.; Jamaluddin, M.K.A.M. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Based on previous studies, the conflict still happened even after Malaysia achieved its independence on 1957 and the climax of ethnic conflict raised on 13th May 1969 between the Chinese and the Malay. The racial riot ...
The Comparative Study of the Influences of International labour Migration in Sri Lanka

Amaratunga, G.; Wickramarachchi, W. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the influences caused by the International labour migration imposed on the institution of the family. After introducing the open economy in 1977 in Sri Lanka a large number consisting ...
A Study of Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Anxiety Amongst Sri Lankan Undergraduates

Pathiratne, S.; Amarathunga, P.A.B.H. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

It is important to study the emotional Intelligence level of individual and how this emotional Intelligence on play a paramount role to surmount high academic anxiety. A moderate level of academic anxiety in Undergraduates ...
Prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity among adults in urban areas in Batticaloa district

Laavanya, M.; Sadeera, S.D.H.; Premachandra, W.M.C.M.; Priyangani, T.R.A.; Dahanaka, D.R.N.S.; Josepha, J.; Karthijekan, K.; Kartheepan, K. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Obesity is a chronic condition and the prevalence of adult obesity is increasing rapidly worldwide due to environmental and behavioral changes such as urbanization and modernization. Data on prevalence and determinants of ...
Educational Status of Totos: India’s Smallest Ethnic Tribe

Biswas, A.K. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

This paper aims to analyse the educational status of the Toto tribal community, a primitive tribe numbering only 1575 people with 810 male and 765 female located in west Bengal. It discusses the impact of various educational ...
A study on the psychological roots in Early Buddhist psychology with reference to the abnormal behaviors of modern society

Wijayawialma, S. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Buddhism in its efforts to analyse the worldly phenomenon have worked on the issues of mind both from the philosophical and ethical point of view. In line of its acceptance of mind –body relationship, Early Buddhism has ...
Analysis of Organizational Factors Coursing Employee Job Stress with Special Reference to Middle Level Managers of Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka

Malithi, M.A.S.; Dissanayake, D.M.T.D. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

more effective workers towards the organizational success. They talk positively about the industry and go beyond the normal expectations of their job while helping others. To create high level of satisfaction among the ...
Globalization and the Developmental Role of a State: The Sri Lankan Experience from its Independence to date

Kanchana, D.G. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

National states have to manage their developmental activities by responding to globalization. Globalization is not a totally new thing which has come far away from the state and its behavior. It is also a result of states’ ...
Global Justice: A Conceptual Framework

Kothari, R.K. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Global justice has entered the mainframe of global intellectual discourse. In fact, the intellectual stage for theories of imperialist exploitation was set forth early in the twentieth century by Rosa Luxemburg and Lenin. ...
Negative Environmental Impacts of Beach Tourism: With special reference to Unawatuna coastal area

Rathnayake, S. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Beach tourism is one of the main environmental based tourism product since tourism started as an industry in Sri Lanka. There is a non-breakable bond between environment and tourism. Therefore it is important to identify ...
Factors Influence on Knowledge of Aids among First Year Students of Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Karthikesu, K. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

1Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has a great impact on society, both as an illness and as a source of discrimination. Numerous social and behavioral factors are involved in the spread of AIDS such as prostitution, ...
A Study on How the Usage of Mobile Phones Affects the Human Social Interactions in Different Ages

Ranaweera, K.G.N.U. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Mobile phones (MPs) have become staple and common equipment today. At present society The main objective of this study is to investigate in what ways the usage of MPs affects the human social interactions in different ages. ...
Indo-Nepal Relations from Geo-Political Perspective

Chakraborty, B. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Nepal is a buffer State between India and China. As Nepal is having 1000 Km open border with India, similarly it shares 750 miles border with China, although not open. Nepal also enjoys historical, cultural, economic and ...
The Influence of Salary and other Benefits on Job Satisfaction among University Library Assistants in Sri Lanka

Punyawardena, W. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Job satisfaction is one of the prime concerns of modern day employee welfare. Job satisfaction can be influenced by a variety of factors such as appreciation, communication, co-workers, fringe benefits, job conditions, ...
Assessing the Motor Skill Development of Kindergartens in Sri Lanka: Special Reference to Gampaha Divisional Secretariat

Kumara, R.D.R.; Wijethissa, C. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

This particular study titled “Assessing the motor skill development of kindergartens in Sri Lanka: Special Reference to Gampaha Divisional Secretariat”. This study was thoroughly undertaken by the researchers by focusing ...
Categories of Dance in Sri Lanka during Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa Periods: An Archaeological Study Based on Dancing Figures

Kakulandala, K.; Bogahawatta, C. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Literary sources from the 3rd century BC and archaeological sources from the 2nd century AD provide adequate evidence about ancient dances in Sri Lanka. Through investigations of both sources of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa ...

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