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Community Symbols in State Institutions: Presence and Implications

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

This paper investigates the presence of community symbols in the state institutions (in India). It introduces the idea of symbolic interaction in these state institutions and the exclusionary practice through those symbols, ...
Mass Communication in India: Changing Paradigms

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

There has been a sea change in the mass communication priorities and paradigms during the last hundred years. Using the theoretical premises of agenda setting, one can critically explore the changing dimensions in the ...
Effect of Landslide in Southern Part of the Up Country Area: With Special Reference on Haldumbulla and Imbulpe Divisional Secretariat Divisions

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

Landslides are normally associated with intense monsoon and inter-monsoon rains .Nearly 13,000 km2 )20 %area of the country (in Ten administrative districts Badulla, NuwaraEliya, Matale, Kandy, Kegale, Rathnapura, Kalutara, ...
Impact on Modern Public Transportation for the Tourism Development in Sri Lanka

Siriwardene, P.P.G.C.; Sanjeewa, A.H.I. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The center of the country for the tourism is western province and development of modern public transportation system is necessary as modern world. The research study investigates the impact of modern public transportation ...
Effectiveness of Service Delivery Systems of Local Government Authorities to Enhance the Growth Potentials of Regional Businesses

Dissanayake, D.M.R.; Norsanina, H. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

This paper reveals how the service quality-related improvements could enhance the productivity of local authorities as an alternative mechanism to motivate regional investors to broaden business growth opportunities. ...
Engaging with modern Sri Lanka Portuguese

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

Creole languages are formed in particular socio-historical settings conducive to intense linguistic contact (Thomason & Kaufman 1988; Holm 1989; Winford 2003). They are responsive to their formative conditions and, as they ...
Organization of Buddhist Bikkhu against British Colonialism (An Investigation with Reference to the battle of 1818 against British)

Herath, H.M.S.B. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Attacks of the 1818 and 1848 were the the National freedom battles that took place against British Colonization of Sri Lanka .The Objective of this research is to investigate in to the organization of Buddhist Bikkhus in ...
An Exploratory study on Fertility rituals practiced by Sinhalese Buddhist and their impact on the social constancy

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

This paper attempts to analyze how rituals related to birth among Sinhalese promote the stableness of society . It is also perceived that these rituals and associated ceremonies have been continuously focused on momentous ...
Forecasting Temporal and Spatial Rainfall and Temperature Trends for Calculating Climate Variables for Land Suitability Evaluation

Ranasinghe, G.; Piyadasa, R.U.K. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The principle purpose of land suitability evaluation is to predict the potential and limitation of the land for crop production and other land uses. Therefore, suitability is a function of crop requirements and land ...
Challenges in Resettlement and Adaptation of Urban Dwellers in Colombo City

Kanchana, R.A.C. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Urbanization is an irreversible path of Economic Development and it is being intensified frequently. Although the growth of cities is driven by the economic prosperity, cities today are faced with unprecedented challenges ...
A study of the Social Status, Social Acceptance and job Satisfaction of Teacher Librarians in Sri Lanka: Special reference to National schools in Gampaha district

de Silva, A.P.U. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

This study conducted to find social status, social acceptance and job satisfaction of teacher librarians in Sri Lanka: special reference to National schools in Gampaha district. Based on four objectives, this research was ...
Virtual medical education; yet to achieve the expertise

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

This paper explores the different dimensions of newly introduced ‘technology based education in medical field’, known as “Virtual Medical Education”. In order to look at the specification of the project ‘National Programme ...
Potentials and problems of ecotourism in Maduganga, Sri Lanka

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

According to annual statistical report )2014 (published by SLTDA )Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority(, tourism industry is the fourth largest foreign exchange earner in Sri Lanka. The main objective of this research ...
Use of Internet of things (IoT) for the people with disabilities: a Sri Lankan case study

Wedasinghe, N.; Wickramarachchi, R. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The main reason for Disability among young cause is until the year 2009 Sri Lanka had 30 years of humanitarian operations in the country. Most of them were permanently disabled while working in the National security forces ...
People’s Participation in Development Projects in Sri Lanka (With special reference of Kalthota village)

Piyasena, M.L.U.K.; Fernando, R.L.S. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The strong people’s participation in development projects enhances the greater possibilities for project efficiency, effectiveness, cost recovery, social accountability and sustainability. Since development is a participatory ...
The Role of Organizational Creativity towards Innovations: A Conceptual Review on Services Sector Research Directions

Dissanayake, D.M.R.; Wastantha, H.L.N.; Jinadasa, M.P.K. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Previous researches and recently found empirical studies have equally treated creativity and implementation as highlights of competitive edge for an organization. This study has followed a deductive approach to review ...
Learning Disabilities Affected Among the Primary School Children

Jayawarna, A.; Thabrew, C.; Madushani, N. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The aim of this study was to investigate the learning disabilities of primary school children. The study sample consisted of 10 teachers and 50 primary school children from five governmental schools at Western Province. ...
The role of social worker in Elderly care

Sirikumara, H.K.S.; Keerthi, J.K.P.U. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Elderly care is becoming a complex problem in modern society. Due to growing population of the elders, it is difficult to take care of them by their own children. Therefore in this context, the government has to take ...
A study on sustainability of small scale enterprises in rural areas; a case study of Garagoda pahala grama niladhari division

Wijesingha, W.A.U.M. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Institutions concerned with rural development see entrepreneurship as a strategic intervention that could accelerate the development process. The major problems in rural areas such as poverty, unemployment and unequal ...
Restoration of livelihoods in former war affected areas in Sri Lanka

Thalpawila, O.N. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The Government of Sri Lanka commenced a post-war reconstruction process in order to build a sustainable peace as soon as the civil war ended in May 2009. The government considered restoration of livelihoods as the second ...

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