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Adversarial litigation practice in Sri Lanka: A mechanism for legal professionals to shine with disillusioned clients

Munasinghe, K. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

There are many instances in society, where people have certain disputes with one another, for example, conflicting claims or rights and an assertion of a right, claim, or demand on one side, met by contrary claims etc. on ...

“African drums become guitars”: Fado and Bachata and the traversal of national boundaries

Uluwitiya, T. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

This paper explores the relationship between the concepts of diaspora and hybrid identity and the complexities that arise as these concepts are challenged by the multiplicity of transnational relations in the 21st century. ...

Agro-agent: Exploitation of ICT in Sri Lankan farmer community to improve the transfer of expertise knowledge

Cooray, K.K.H.; Pavitrani, A.D.S.; Sivatharshini, S.; Ekanayaka, A.Y. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

As a developing country, it is vital for Sri Lanka to pay more attention to addressing the issues of the agriculture sector for the benefit of rural farmers as well as for the benefit of the whole Sri Lankan economy. During ...

Analysis of common English errors found in the writing of the first year students at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Rathnasena, U.; Senevirathne, C. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology is a degree awarding institute. The majority of the first year undergraduates are Sinhalese, reading for degrees in Information Technology/Information Systems and Business ...

Analysis of Corporate Governance theories and their implications for Sri Lankan companies

Mendis, T. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

During the past 02 decades various scholars, researchers and investors have demonstrated a high degree of exigency to accentuate the importance of Corporate Governance in the private sector organizations. Recent corporate ...

Analysis of methodologies adopted in empirical Corporate Governance research: An exploratory effort to select the appropriate methodology for Sri Lanka

Mendis, T. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

Identifying the components and measuring them to ascertain the effectiveness of Corporate Governance has been a phenomenal and perennial issue. A major reason for this is that recent literature suggests diverse dimensions ...

Analysis of suitability of Information Technology governance model for Sri Lankan universities

Lankasena, N.; Karunarathna, D.; Ranasinghe, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

This paper on “Information Technology Governance in Universities” is based on a literature review conducted to study and analyze the relevance and suitability of IT governance theories, concepts and frameworks in the context ...

Anatomical dimension of the Caudate lobe of the liver

Widanagama, M.A.; Prabodha, L.B.L.; Palahepitiya, K.N.; Nanayakkara, B.G.; Ilayperuma, I.; Hasan, R. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

On the posterior surface of the liver, the Caudate lobe lies between the inferior vena cava and the fissure for the ligamentum venosum. It is connected to the right lobe of the liver by the Caudate process. However, ...

Anatomical dimensions of the portal vein: A cadaver study

Pinsara, G.H.M.; Palahepitiya, K.N.; Nanayakkara, B.G.; Ilayperuma, I.; Hasan, R. (12th Annual Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya, 2011)

The portal vein is formed by union of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins. It lies in front of the inferior vena cava and runs vertically upwards in the free edge of the lesser omentum finally reaching the porta ...

An anatomical study of the tarsal tunnel: A cadaveric study

Karunanayake, A.; Hasan, R.; Salgado, S.; Salvin, K.A.; Fernando, P.; Ranaweera, L.; de Alwis, R.P.; Herath, S.; Senadipathy, C.; Mahawaththa, T.; Fernado, E.; Ilayperuma, I. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

Tarsal tunnel is a passage formed between the flexor retinaculum and the underlying tarsal bones. Tendons of tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus and the neurovascular bundle of the posterior ...

Application of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in prequalifying contractors in decision making

Ranasinghe, G.; Warusavitharana, E. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

Planners and project managers are decision makers who carry out planning, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the project in a systematic way. These decision makers will face multi faceted problems in ...

Attitudes towards induced termination of pregnancy among Buddhist and Christian clergy compared to the lay population in the western province of Sri Lanka

de Silva, D.C.; Jayawardene, P.L. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

Termination of pregnancies (TOP) is common in Sri Lanka despite it being illegal except when the mother‟s life is in danger. Most TOPs occur within marriage and for social reasons. Attempts to change the law to permit TOP ...

Banking system of ancient Sri Lanka

Gunawardana, V.D.N.S. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

This study is an analysis of the monetary transactions in the Anurādhapura period, which runs from the 6th B.C. to 1017 A.C. It is obvious that Sri Lanka has experienced an open economic system in ancient times, and the ...

Bioactivities of ethyl acetate extracts isolated from endolichenic fungi Daldinia eschscholzii and Nigrospora sphaerica

Rajapaksha, R.S.C.G.; Paranagama, P.A.; Kannangara, B.T.S.D.P. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

Although numerous bioactive natural products occur in endolichenic fungi, only a limited number of secondary metabolites with a variety of bio-activities have been isolated during the past few years. The objective of this ...

Biyagama South: Case study of the right bank of the Kelani River

Perera, D.H.A.S.S.; Vasanthakumary, V. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

Riparian buffers play an important role in balancing fluvial action and maintaining the equilibrium of the whole ecosystem beside the river banks. That is made up of trees, shrubs and grasses and those areas protect and ...

Challenges in translating humor

Wanasinghe, W.M.S.P.K. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

Throughout history, language has been playing a prominent role in the progress of human civilization and social development. There are nearly 6000 to 7000 languages in the world which differ from each other in their ...

Characteristics and elements of judgment in scientific inquiry

Isa, H.A. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

Scientific method as a systematic and organized procedure of obtaining data placed more emphasis on how facts and truth emerged from rigorous observations and empirical studies of the real world. Its practical features or ...

Chinese resurgence in world politics and its implications on South Asian region with special reference to Sino-Sri Lanka relations since the year 2000

Samarakoon, A.K. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

This paper explores China‟s external policy toward South Asia and its implications on the regional affairs using Sino-Sri Lanka relations as a case study. During the last two decades there has been a power transition in ...

Chronic arsenic toxicity among patients of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Jayasumana, M.A.C.S.; Paranagama, P.A.; Fonseka, S.I.; Amarasinghe, M.D.; Rajakaruna, L.; Wijewardena, C. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

In recent years, a significant increase in patients of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has been observed in some parts of Sri Lanka, especially in North Central Province. Uniqueness of this disease is ...

Cinema as a tool of reconciliation in post-war Sri Lanka

Waradas, T.; Karunanayake, D. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

In the wake of the end of the conflict between the Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the country is confronted with the challenge of cultivating reconciliation between the Sinhala and ...

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