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The Accuracy of the Usage of the 'Subject and Verb Agreement' by the Learners of English as a Second Language

Jayasinghe, R. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Subject -verb agreement is a basic rule of English grammar which states that subjects and verbs must agree in person and number. Therefore, singular subjects need singular verbs whereas plural subjects need plural verbs. ...
Analysis of Cause and Effect of Boko Haram Insurgency in North-East Nigeria

Baba, I. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

This work analyzed the causes of Boko Haram insurgency in North-East Nigeria. It examined the effects of the insurgency in the same region of the country. The research was carried out with the use of library based ...
An Analysis of Postcolonial Gender Constructions in Three Selected Texts

Amarasooriya, T. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The paper focuses on the ways in which gender is constructed in selected postcolonial literary texts: The Quilt, Ten Rupees, and Mozelle. Gender construction is distinctive in some postcolonial texts. Colonial rule caused ...
An Analysis of Speech Competency of English as a Second Language among Students Who Learn in Mother Tongue Based Bilingual Education in Sri Lanka

Karunarathna, J.A.M.B. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Bilingual Education was introduced to the Sri Lankan education system in the recent past since 2001. Compared to other countries, the difference in bilingual education of Sri Lanka is that few selected subjects are taught ...
An Analysis on Mnemonic Methods of Japanese Kanji Characters

Balasooriya, B.M.U.S. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Kanji are ideographs which mean that the whole character conveys a meaning rather than just a sound as in the case of Hiragana and Katakana. Most of the Kanji characters were originally drawn as pictures from nature but ...
An analytical study of characteristics, which should be included in an ideal Online Hindi Learner’s Dictionary

Lansakara, R.N. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

This paper will explore problematic areas of Online Hindi Learner’s Dictionaries, which have been launched to assist online Hindi learners through advanced means and ways. Since the teacher is not always an option or a ...
The Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka and its Externalities (with reference to Narammala Divisional Secretariet)

Nimeshika, G.A.T.; Hettiarachchi, H.A.T. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

When Sri Lanka liberalized its economy in 1977, the country’s garment industry took off immediately. Initially quota‐ hopping East Asian garment exporters, attracted by the country’s liberal trade regime, relocated their ...
The Application and Practice of Group Activities in The Class of Oral Chinese Language Teaching

Yu, Bo (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

In Second Language Teaching, skills training is generally divided into the five asplects of listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation. From the perspective of language communication, oral skills training is ...
Application of Buddhist Middle Path for Mass Communication Process: A Phenomenological Approach

Senarath, S.; Dissanayake, N. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The Middle Path (majjhimā paṭipadā) is the precious way to apply in solving every problem, including mass communication. According to the teaching of Lord Buddha, the Middle Path (majjhimā paṭipadā) is not a condition ...
Appraising The Difficulties Faced by Factory Workers of Agro-Inputs Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka

Weerakoon, W.R.W.M.A.P.; Mihirani, P.M.N.; Samaraweera, J.P.U.; Dharmawardhana, M.W.C. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

This study assessed the status of workers at agro-inputs manufacturing factories in Sri Lanka, where the major objectives were to (1) assess the problems faced by workers at factories, and (2) assess the extent to which ...
Assessing Potential Genotoxic Effects of Nano-Titanium Dioxide on Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus)

de Silva, P.; Pathiratne, A. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Due to widespread use of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nano-TiO2) in many industrial applications, significant release of nano-TiO2 to the environment can occur which may eventually reach aquatic ecosystems. Hence ...
Assessment of artificial blood feeding methods and efficacy of different blood meal sources in mass rearing of Aedes aegypti for innovative vector controlling strategies

Gunathilaka, P.A.D.H.N.; Ranathunga, R.M.T.B.; Udayanga, N.W.B.A.L.; Abeyewickreme, W. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Background Mass rearing of vector mosquitoes of dengue is a crucial requirement for implementation of innovative vector controlling strategies such as Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), Incompatible Insect Technique (IIT) ...
Assessment of Water Quality Status and Pollution Levels in Maduru Oya Reservoir in Sri Lanka

Kasthuriarachchi, T.D.W.; Wickramaarachchi, W.D.N.; Premaratne, W.A.P.J. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

MaduruOya reservoir was constructed in 1983 under the Accelerated Mahaweli Program. The dam is located in North Central province and the reservoir extends to Eastern province and Uva provinces (between 7º 32' 42" to 7º ...
Association between Body Mass Index and Blood Pressure among Hypertensive Patients Attending Medical Clinics Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa

Karthijekan, K.; Kartheepan, K. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Overweight and obesity are known to be risk factors of hypertension. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between body mass index and blood pressure among HT patients who attending medical clinics, ...
Attitudes of the Villagers in the Post War, Special Reference to Mannar District

Peiris, M.J.D. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

In thirty years period of conflict became as main actor in Sri Lankan socio economic and political backgrounds. As the consequences of the conflict, Sri Lankan main streams had harmful damages. These damages directly ...
“Autocratic Patriarchs and Subversive Angels”: An Analysis of the Father-Daughter Relationship in Selected Shakespearean Plays

Jayawardane, G. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Shakespearean plays, though varied on the basis of genre, thematic concerns and theatrical elements, generally dramatize familial relationships. One of the richest familial relationships dramatized among Shakespeare’s ...
Background Levels of Heavy Metals in Moss Hyophila Involuta as A Bioindicator Using Four Strict Nature Reserves in Sri Lanka: Sinharaja Rainforest, Knuckles Mountain Range, Horton Plains National Park and Hakgala Mountain Forest

Jayalath, J.I.K.G.; Deeyamulla, M.P.; de Silva, R.C.L. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Atmospheric deposition of six heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Pb, Ni, Cr and Cd) using the moss Hyophila involuta as a bioindicator was investigated to establish the background levels of heavy metals for different geographical and ...
Beliefs and Rituals of the Sinhalese Associated with Rain and Drought

Kularathna, S.B.A.K. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

It is a well-known fact that ever since the founding of the Sinhalese civilization, whose members to this day form the bulk of the island population, the main occupation of survival has been agriculture. Buddhism, the ...
A Bibliometric study of Postgraduate Theses in Library and Information Science

Angammana, S. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Bibliometrics is the statistical analysis of bibliographic information of research outputs and publications. It is observed that in the field of Library and Information Science this type of research is used more effectively ...
Building Relation Between Company and Consumers Through Co-Creation: European and Asian Context

Wiścicka, M.; Misiak-Kwit, S. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Building relations with stakeholders seems to be a standard behaviour in the companies that operate throughout the today’s markets. One of the forms of building relations is to invite a customer and other stakeholders ...

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