IPRC - 2017: Recent submissions

  • An Initial Study on Understanding the Effect of Question Surface Features on Students' Responses 
    Rupasinghe, T.P.; Samarasekere, P.W.; Wijesinghe, S. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Assessment is one of the key feedback mechanisms in measuring the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process of science education. One of the challenges in evaluating through the assessments is that students often ...
  • Dengue: The Cost of Illness 
    Kalansooriya, W. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Dengue is a viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. It is an endemic in Sri Lanka especially in urban and suburban settings with higher transmission rates happening during the rainy season. ...
  • Depiction of Gender Discrimination through Cinema: Related to Prasanna Vitanage's Cinematic Approach of the Film "Anantha Rathriya" 
    Wijayasinghe, A.M. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    According to the Critics, cinema can be considered as the most powerful medium of art which can be used to deliver powerful messages towards the human society. In that aspect, the director of the film has a major responsibility ...
  • Psychosocial Factors Affecting on Educational Performance of School Students in Sri Lanka (With Reference to Gampaha District) 
    Fernando, N. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Educational performance can be affected by numerous factors. This study was conducted to explore the important psychosocial factors (PSFs) among the other factors such as attitude towards attendance in classes, time ...
  • The Variations of Spatial Distribution of the Schools in Colombo District: A GIS Based Approach 
    Withanage, N. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The education provides the life blood for human being. In Sri Lankan context Education Zone (EZ) is supervised the large numbers of schools in the specific area. Due to lack of application the Information Communication ...
  • A Proposal for Sustainable Community Development through a Culinary Trail 
    Gunasekara, I. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    This research is focused on design a proposal to develop Sri Lankan community through sustainable tourism approach. Sustainability concept appeals to the development of Sri Lankan economy with the millennium development ...
  • Indigenousknowledge of Medical Depicted in Palm Leaf Manuscripts in Sri Lanka 
    Abayarathna, C. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Palm Leaf Manuscript culture in Sri Lanka has a long history. According to Sri Lankan chronicles which were composed in 5th century A.C, writing on palm leaves has been started at least in the 1st century B.C. As mentioned ...
  • The Impact of Infrastructure Development on Urban Poverty Reduction 
    Kanchana, R.A.C. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Poverty is a multidimensional phenomenon and it is clear that there are aspects of poverty which go beyond the conventional measures of monetary income. Urban poverty has gained acceptance as a major issue that warrants a ...
  • Influence of Selfie on Enhance Adolescent‟s Self-Image (With Special Reference to GCE (A/L) Students Who Participated to the Private Tuition Classes in Mawanella Area) 
    Suraweera, S.A.N.P. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The revolution of information and communication technology has been influenced with regardless of religion, creeds, nationality, caste, culture or any other forms. With help of this technology has been introduced new ...
  • Rites of Passages among Meemure Inhabitants Living in Kandy District, Sri Lanka 
    Ananda, D.T.H.; Nahallage, C.A.D. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Meemure village, situated in the Kandy District of Sri Lanka 229 Km away from Colombo city is famous for its unique culture. Isolation from the main society and adaptation to the environment together has made their culture ...
  • A Study on Social and Economic Impacts of the Migrated of Domestic Workers on Their Families and Children Left Behind 
    Amarasiri, N.K.D.D. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Unemployment and low wages prevailing in the global market pushes female workers to look for better employment in foreign country. Therefore, labor export is the main source of foreign exchange earnings for Sri Lanka. These ...
  • Health Rights of Estate Workers Provided by Health Policy of Sri Lanka: A Study Conducted in Madampe Estate 
    Somarathna, D.H.A.S. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    It has been universally accepted that Health and Human Rights are reinforced and interconnected. If a man is to enjoy Human Rights, he must have a healthy life. Due to this reason, health rights have been given a focal ...
  • Female Migration and its Practice among the Muslim Community: With Special Reference to the Trincomalee District 
    Baskaran, N. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Introduction:The term 'migration' has come into the usage of social discourses mainly to refer to the movement or mobilization of certain people within a social system. Female migration can play a key role in rural areas ...
  • Sustainability vs Asian Urbanization: Lessons through Space Making at Pola in Sri Lanka 
    Liyanage, N. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Sustainability is inextricably linked with the urban and will therefore inevitably rely on the life journeys of millions that live in those cities. Further, Mayor of NYC, Bill deBlasio, marking the opening of the summit ...
  • The Work-Life Balance of Medical Officers at Teaching Hospital Kandy, Sri Lanka 
    Jeyaseelan, A.J.P.; Premkuma, P.P. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The work-life balance has become a much discussed topic in today‘s context in relation to many groups that are affected by many complexities and highly demanding nature of the modern world. This research focused on the ...
  • A Study Based on Livelihood Aspects of Conflict Affected Women 
    Peiris, M.J.D. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The three decades long ―Sri Lankan conflict‖ came to a conclusive end in May 2009, following the military defeat, the country is at its evidence of sign of relief at the post conflict era after experiencing three decades ...
  • Factors Effect on the Customer Perspective towards the Usage of Online Banking in Sri Lanka 
    Embuldeniya, A. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The evolution of information technology has brought extensive changes in the means of service delivery in the banking sector as internet is the thrust behind online banking that conducts and process transactions in one ...
  • The Global Politics of Sustainable Development: An Analysis of Political Challenges to Sustainable Development 
    Udayangani, G.W.N.C. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Sustainable development is a subject that has sparked debate in the arena of global politics at present. Global politics can be a determining factor that could enhance or diminish the prospects of sustainable development. ...
  • Impact of Community Based Health Promotion Activities on Developing Health Practices in Horowpothana Divisional Secretariat Division 
    Wijesingha, W.A.U.M. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Improved health has been one of the main benefits of development. Better health is the key of human happiness and well-being. From this perspective, health promotion is directly caused for developing health education through ...
  • Correlates of Employees‟ Psychological Contract Fulfillment: A Proposed Study Model 
    Ariyaratne, B.S.K. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Leader member exchange (LMX) theory (2016) provides a framework to understand the formation of vertical dyadic work place relationships between leaders and subordinates. The goal of LMX is to explain the effect of leadership ...

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