Graduate Studies: Recent submissions

  • Attitudes on Mental Health and Intentions to Seek Psychological Help in the General Public of Sri Lanka 
    Wijesuriya, C.P.; Gunasekara, H. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    There is a gross reluctance in today’s society to avoid seeking help in mental health even when required. Many factors such as stigma and negative attitudes about mental health have accounted for the avoidance of seeking ...
  • Metacognitive Strategy Instruction for Appreciating English Literary Texts in a Second Language Context: An Investigation on G.C.E. Ordinary Level Classroom in a Semi-Government School in Kaluthara District 
    Wickramage, U.C.; Weerasinghe, B.A.I.R. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Distinct researchers have hypothesized about the teaching theories of literary interpretation. Yet, less recognition has been given to metacognitive awareness of literary interpretation process. This study aims at how ...
  • Graduates’ Voices: A Closer Examination of Graduate’s Perceptions of English Language Skills Needed for Effective Performance in the Industry 
    Ranasuriya, D. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The current study was carried out in an attempt to explore the perceptions of the graduates of University of Vocational Technology (Univotec) about developing an English module that complements the requirements of the ...
  • Inclusion and Exclusion of Girls and Women in Armed Conflict of Sri Lanka 
    Galagama, I.K. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The women and girls’ participation in armed conflict is common and women have been playing in war and conflict as revolts, independence struggles, and war in many countries. Feminism centers on the idea that all women are ...
  • The Ethno-Musicological Aspects of Sri Lankan Music during the period of King Dutugemunu (161-137 BCE). 
    Kumara, J.C.R. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    This research examines the historical background and the significance of Sri Lankan music during the period of King Dutugemunu (161-137 BCE). The literary evidence and the data analysed in the present study is significant ...
  • Vocabulary Learning Strategies of Engineering Sciences Students 
    Manchanayaka, S. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The aim of this paper is to analyze the vocabulary learning strategies and enumerating the number of vocabulary learning strategies used by the participants. The problem investigated in the study is the poor vocabulary of ...
  • Application of GIS in Construction Planning and Management towards Sustainable Development 
    Jayasooriya, S.D.; Rupasinghe, A.R.; Weerasinghe, M.D.G. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Geographic Information System (GIS) has been used in many fields of Science including construction industry. GIS is a Computer based tool which is used to solve engineering problems related to spatial data. The potential ...
  • Knowledge and Attitudes of Vegetable Farmers on Organic Farming: A case Study from Anuradhapura District 
    Rushnee, R.M.; Udayanga, N.W.B.A.L.; Chamara, A.H.M.N.; Herath, H.M.L.K. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    With marked benefits such as environmental protection, conservation of non-renewable resources and ensuring of food quality, Organic Farming (OF) has emerged as one of the key concepts in the field of agriculture. Knowledge ...
  • Identification of Volatile Compounds in Different Parts of the Brinjal Plant (Solanum melongena) 
    Nusra, M.S.F.; Paranagama, P.A.; Amarasinghe, L.D.; Udukala, D.N. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Plants synthesize and emit a large variety of volatile compounds, which produce a wide range of behavioral responses in insects. In some plants, these volatile organic compounds are the key compounds that are involved in ...
  • Assessment of the Heavy Metal Concentrations in Mangrove Leaves of Negombo Lagoon 
    Handagiripathira, H.M.N.L.; Deeyamulla, M.P.; Koichiro, S. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Mangrove ecosystems play an important role in the biogeochemistry of heavy metal contamination in tropical coastal areas. During the last decades, heavy metals are one of the most serious contaminants in those environments ...
  • Cadmium, Chromium and Lead Burden in Cooked Rice in Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) Prevalent Areas 
    Fernando, T.D.; Arachchige, Y.L.N.M.; Jayawardena, B.M. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is a serious health problem in Sri Lanka since the 19th century. Still there is no permanent remedy for this problem. Madawachchiya is the area with highest number of CKDu ...
  • Analysis of Drinking Water Quality Related to Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) of a Disease Prevalent Area in Polonnaruwa District 
    Perera, R.T.; Liyanage, J.A. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is a burning issue in the Sri Lanka over past 20 years. In those endemic areas, majority of CKDu patient’s drinking water source was well-water. According to the environmental ...
  • Green Algal and Cyanobacterial Heavy Metal Removers Isolated from Kandy Lake and Mid Canal 
    Lakmali, W.G.M.; Athukorala, S.N.P.; Jayasundera, K.B. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Algae are a group of photosynthetic eukaryotic organisms that range from microscopic (microalgae) to macroscopic (macro algae). They have ability to remove nutrients, inorganic and organic contaminations, heavy metals and ...
  • Design and Implementation of Smart Standalone Gas Fire Security System for Domestic Usage 
    Rajapaksha, R.M.I.U.; Perera, P.S.H.; Nandasena, P.K.D.M.; Gunarathna, E.P.G.T.K.; Pieris, T.P.D.; Kanishka, G.; Ranaweera, A.L.A.K.; Kalingamudali, S.R.D. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) fire security system for domestic gas cylinders has been designed and prototype is implemented. The proposed system automatically takes preventive measures in case of gas leakage. It includes an ...
  • Removal of Heavy Metals from Sewage Sludge by Floating Macrophytes; Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms., Pistia stratiotes L. and Salvinia molesta Mitch 
    Kodituwakku, K.A.R.K.; Yatawara, M.D.M.D.W.M.M.K. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The land disposal of sewage sludge generated from industrial waste water treatment plants is a major environmental concern as the sludge has been contaminated with heavy metals. Hence, immobilization of such metals prior ...
  • Effects of Myroxylon balsamum on Regeneration of Native Species in Udawatta Kele Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka 
    Dayarathna, G.D.N.N.; Aluvihare, S.; Gunaratne, A.M.T.A. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Invasive species negatively affect the regeneration of native species, degrade catchment areas, cause species extinction and alter ecosystem functions world over by reproducing their next generation more rapidly than the ...
  • Protective effect of coconut oil meal phenolic antioxidants on mitochondrial DNA damage in HEp-2 human epithelial cells 
    Nisansala, A.; Hapugaswatte, H.; Seneviratne, K.N.; Jayathilaka, N. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Coconut oil meal is a rich source of phenolic antioxidants. In most of the reported research, antioxidant activities of phenolic extracts have been tested using chemical systems. However, similar studies conducted in ...
  • Visualization of Positive Semi Definite Matrices 
    Ranasinghe, L.P.; Liyanage, U.P.; Perera, S.S.N. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    This paper studies on how to identify positive semi definite property of a matrix using a plot. The main difference of positive semi definite matrix and negative semi definite matrix is defined by eigen values. All the ...
  • Electrodeposited ZnS Thin Films for NO2 Gas Sensing Applications 
    Wickramathilaka, P.A.K.Y.; Namawardana, D.G.K.K.; Atapattu, H.Y.R; De Silva, D.S.M. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Sensors are becoming a consequential part in human’s daily life. Typically, they are classified based on the physical parameter sensed itself namely; thermal, mechanical, magnetic, chemical, and optical. Gas sensors are ...
  • Oviposition Preference of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) at Domestic and Peri-Domestic Settings in Gampaha Medical Officer of Health (MOH) of Sri Lanka 
    Dalpadadoa, C.P.R.D.; Amarasinghe, L.D.; Bandaranayake, W.A.C.L. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    There are varying ranges of water filled man-made and natural container habitats with varying physico chemical parameters available for the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes. House to house cross-sectional entomological survey ...

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