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The impact of new information technology on public libraries in the n on - metropolitan area (Kurunegala district) in Sri Lanka

Suraweera, S.A.D.H.N. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Technology plays an increasing role in accelerating information growth and promoting development. Information Technology (IT) refers to anything related to computing technology, such as networking, hardware, software and ...
Managing human resources in university libraries in Sri Lanka: Appropriate styles and stratagies

Weerasooriya, W.A. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

This study was carried out to investigate the existing Human Resource Management (HRM) set up and to explore the possibilities and outcome for utilizing to improve the HRM in University Libraries in Sri Lanka (ULSL). ...
Dhammacakkappavattana sutta: First research thesis of the world

Ranasinghe, Piyadasa (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

The first sermon of Gotama Buddha, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta can be considered as the first ever research thesis submitted for the benefit of the mankind and all other beings in the universe. It is not appropriate ...
Role of Indo – Sri Lanka navy as an instrument of foreign policy

Gunasekara, Sandya Nishanthi (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

A nation’s interaction with its peers in the global community of nations is determined by its foreign policy. The most popular mean of exercising foreign policy objectives is through directly appointed diplomat, state ...
Implications of the current global financial crisis from Sri Lanka’s macroeconomics perspective

Kumari, J.A.P. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

The Global Financial Crisis which began in early parts of 2007 was mainly due to the loss of investor confidence in the value of securitized mortgages in the United States of America. It is among the greatest challenges ...
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 ...
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: A GIS BASED FRAMEWORK APPLIED IN ANAMADUWA DIVISIONAL SECRETARIAT DIVISION

Senarathne, P.H.M.P.K (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Planners, policy makers and general public are in need of an efficient, effective and user friendly strategy to manage natural resources and environment in a sustainable manner. In present study, we examine how Geographical ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Motivation of looking for friends through Mithuru Hawula

Rewatha Thera, Ven. Kumbukandana; de Silva, D.D.R.; Iroshini, S.A.A. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Introduction In Sri Lanka, tendency to look for friends called “MITHURU HAWULA” can be seen almost every nook and corner of the country, Sri Lanka in such places as Anuradhapura, Katunayaka, Dekatana, Matara and Rambukkana. ...
Women’s tabloid papers in Sri Lanka; A content analysis

Herath, H.M.W.M. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Electronic Media is capturing the current society in a considerable speed. However, the tabloid papers have their popularity unchanged among the Sri Lankan women. In the world, the percentage of publishing and selling ...
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 ...
New trends in cartoon films; with reference to Sri Lanka

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

Cartoon films are once in which individual drawings, paintings, or illustrations are photographed frame by frame. Cartoon films created for the cinema, television or computer screen, featuring some kind of story or plot. ...
Perceived barriers to physical activity among university students

Rathnayaka, A (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

It is an accepted biological fact that Exercise decides the nature of the health of the human being. When one does not do exercises his body becomes gradually inactive. The human body is like a meshing that gets more ...
Students participation in sporting activities Case Study of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Perea, B.L.H.; Kalnsooriya, J.; Gunarathna, M.; Ramanayaka, N. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

The University spends annually a considerable amount of their funds for the development of sport facilities. The amount spent on sport facilities has to be evaluated by comparing the total spent with the number of students ...
Do the students evaluate correctly A case Study: Faculty of Social Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Kalnsooriya, J.; Gunarathna, M.; Ramanayaka, N.; Nayanananda, W. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Universities are predominantly engaged in two activities - Teaching and Research. Teaching is defined as disseminating of knowledge and research is defined as generating knowledge. Both activities are equally important. ...
Matrix representation of mixed numbers and quaternions

Hansameenu, W.P.T.; de Silva, T.P.; de Silva, L.N.K. (Research Symposium 2009 - Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2009)

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