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3 Phase Thermodynamic Fat Oxidizer. High-potency, fat oxidizing complex, Body-shredding fat –loss technology, Improved Focus and Energy

Jinadasa, WW Manoj Pushpakumara (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

The Objective of this study is to find out the impact of media communication on psychiatric conditions and mental disorders. Case studies selected from Sri Lanka are the sample. Hypothesis is that, media can induce ...
Acquisition of the English article system by Sri Lankan second language learners of English

Kumarasiri, E.A. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Many second language learners of English have trouble using the English article system properly. The primary causes for this phenomenon remain unclear. My research attempted to address this problem by examining the ...
The analysis of motives pressure on SME networking in Sri Lanka

Thrikawala, S.S. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are considered as an essential component of economic growth and they are spanned as the largest number of enterprises throughout the country. Although they are playing an important ...
An analysis of sound parameters for prosodic modeling in Sinhala text to speech synthesis

Dias, N.G.J.; Kumara, K.H.; Dolawattha, D.D.M. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Speech synthesis is the artificial production of human speech. A computer system used for this purpose is called a speech synthesizer, and can be implemented in software and/or hardware. Text-to-Speech (TTS) is one of the ...
Anatomical variations of the superficial palmar arch in Sri Lankans – A cadaveric study

Salgado, S.; Fernando, E.D.P.S.; Anuradha, W.K.; Nishantha, M.P. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Vasculature of the hand is one of the complex areas having a high degree of anatomical variations. It is very important to have an adequate knowledge of the arterial supply to the hand in this era of modern medical ...
Application of PRA tool to study fish diversity variations due to small tank renovation - A case study from Galgamuwa D.S Division

Nishantha, K.P.L.; Najim, M.M.M.; Dangalla, N.K. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Small tank renovation has been practiced with the intention of improving agricultural productivity and alleviation of rural poverty in Sri Lanka since the independence. Small tank renovation process influences changes ...
Archeological remains from Doranagoda vicinity in Gampaha District

Indika, M.K.A. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

This paper is based on a preliminary archaeological survey which covered four villages of Minuwangoda regional secretary division of Gampaha district including Doranagoda, Korase, Vatumulla and Asgiriya. Literary survey, ...
The association between respiratory symptoms and gastro-oesophageal reflux events

Amarasiri, W.A.D.L.; de Silva, H.J.; Ranasinha, C. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Introduction: The oesophagus and the airways have a common origin. Abnormal gastroooesophageal reflux (GOR) may predispose to genesis of respiratory symptoms. This association has not been reported previously in Sri ...
Audit on quality of care given to the patients who attended the professorial surgical clinic

Ariyaratne, M.H.J.; Perera, W.A.T.M.N.; Wanigasekera, H.L.A.C.R. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

INTRODUCTION The large number of patents attending the professorial surgical clinic overwhelms the facilities available. An audit was designed to evaluate the quality of care given to the patients. The parameters assessed ...
Bird diversity variation due to small tank renovation in dry zone of Sri Lanka – A case study from Galgamuwa D.S Division

Nishantha, K.P.L.; Najim, M.M.M.; Dangalla, N.K. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Tank renovation programs implemented in Sri Lanka were intended to increase agricultural productivity but did not take into account the possible impacts on the fauna living in the tank environment. Tank renovation programs ...
Brans – Dicke theory and Mach’s Principle

Herath, H.M.T.M.; de Silva, Nalin (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)
Buddha as a guardian of the harvest: new interpretation on a spatial model of the image houses on pillars in Gampaha District

Indika, M.K.A. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Ten image houses on pillars are remained in Gampaha district, which can be assigned from 17th to 20th century A.D. These monuments have an immense importance in studying religious, social, economical, technological and ...
Capital structure change announcement effect and market efficiency – Evidence from the Sri Lankan stock market

Peter, P.L.S; Perera, K.J.I (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

An efficient market is one in which prices fully reflect available information. Market efficiency depends on the ability of traders to devote time and resources to gather and disseminate information and the ability of ...
A case study of how Sinhala influences first year undergraduates learning English

Wanasinghe, W.M.S.P.K. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Throughout history it is obvious that many scholars have discussed theories about first language acquisition and second language learning. Specially learning a second language means not only gaining knowledge but also ...
Changes in amphibian and reptile species living around tank environments due to r enovation of small tanks in the dry zone of Sri Lanka – A case study from Galgamuwa D.S Division

Nishantha, K.P.L.; Najim, M.M.M.; Dangalla, N.K. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Small tank renovation programs were implemented in Sri Lanka to increase the land area under cultivation. The renovation activities could have positive and negative impacts. The environmental impacts due to tank renovation ...
Compilation and linguistic analysis of a dedicated corpus for the Applied Sciences.

Kumara, M.D.S.S. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

“Linguists have always used the word corpus to describe a collection of naturally occurring examples of language, consisting of anything from a few sentences to a set of written texts or tape recordings which have been ...
Consumers’ perceptions towards UHT milk in Tetra Pak through food quality dimensions

Hemarathne, E.M.; Wickramarachchi, A.P.R. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Although fresh milk is considered to be the most heavily consumed beverage in the world, level of consumption of which in Sri Lanka is considerably low. Also per capita liquid milk consumption level is one of a criterion ...
Contribution of the school in improving oral communication skills of Advanced Level students

Ranaweera, R.A.D.H. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

In this thesis I plan to analyze the contribution of school in improving oral communication skills of the students with the help of critical explanation. The purpose of this study is to unveil the problems pertaining to ...
Cost - benefit analysis of female labour migration in Sri Lanka

Gamage, B. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Foreign employment opportunities and remittance earnings from foreign employees help to boost the rising economy of Sri Lanka. Due the fact of this economic advantage, migrant workers abroad are treated as a worthwhile ...
A critical study of the identification of the place in Sri Lanka where the Tripitaka was committed to writing

Banda, G.R.G. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Though there are canonical and non canonical texts of ancient Buddhism in some languages, it is only in the Pali language that we have a complete Tripitaka which belongs to the Theravada. Hence in respect of history of ...

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