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  • Abstract Art Style of H.A. Karunarathna in Contemporary Visual Arts 
    Baddegama, S.K. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    H.A. Karunarathne becomes a remarkable personnel in the Sri Lankan art history, especially the modern art. Due to his leadership to establish a tradition based on several European and American styles namely abstract ...
  • Accuracy in the Usage of Direct and Indirect Speech in Learning English as a Second Language: Tertiary Level 
    Jayasinghe, R.R. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Direct speech in English Language refers to quoted speech, for example, Rani said, “I visited my uncle yesterday.” Indirect speech refers to reported speech, for example, Rani said that she had visited her uncle on the ...
  • The Adaptation and Validation of Stroke and Aphasia Quality of Life (SAQOL-39) Scale for the Sinhala Language in the Sri Lankan Context. 
    Karunathilake, K.M.M.G.S.L.; Rathnayake, S.; Ranawaka, U.K. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Stroke and aphasia rehabilitation aims to improve the quality of life of the individuals affected. Aphasia is a disturbance of the language. Most of scales for measuring health-related quality of life in stroke exclude ...
  • Analysis of antibiotic sensitivity pattern of clinically significant Staphylococcus aureus at a Base Hospital, Sri Lanka 
    Wijesooriya, L.I.; Jayawardana, G.P.C.; de Silva, S.H.N.A. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    INTRODUCTION: Staphylococcus aureus. is a major organism that causes skin and soft tissue infections. Moreover, it causes an array of other infections. It is treated with flucloxacillin/cloxacillin. However, a significant ...
  • Analysis of Clinically Significant Acinetobacter Spp Isolated from a Base Hospital (BH) of Sri Lanka during a One-Year Period 
    Wijesooriya, L.I.; Jayawardana, G.P.C.; de Silva, S.H.N.A. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Introduction: Acinetobacter spp are potential opportunistic pathogens. Being a water-trophic organism, it stays in humidifier water, sink basins, suction apparatus, disinfectant fluids etc. Number of cases due to Acinetobacter ...
  • An Analysis of Competencies of English Language in General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level Examination in Sri Lanka 
    Ranathunga, H. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    This research intends to analyse the competencies tested in English language in General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (G.C.E.O/L) Examination in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the study evaluates the standard of the English ...
  • An Analysis of Culture-Specific Items in the French Translation VIRAGAYA ou le non-attachement of the Sinhala Novel Viragaya 
    Samarasinghe, H. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Culture-Specific Items (CSIs) are the concepts which are specific for a language. The notions of these concepts differ from culture to culture. The CSIs employed in the novel Viragaya (1956) written by Martin Wickramasinghe ...
  • Analysis of Drinking Water Quality Related to Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) of a Disease Prevalent Area in Polonnaruwa District 
    Perera, R.T.; Liyanage, J.A. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is a burning issue in the Sri Lanka over past 20 years. In those endemic areas, majority of CKDu patient’s drinking water source was well-water. According to the environmental ...
  • An Analysis of Writing Errors of the Korean Language Learners in Sri Lanka 
    Diddeniya, C.V. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    At present, the number of foreigners who learn Korean language is rapidly increasing. There is no exception in Sri Lanka. Students who prefer to learn Korean language are gradually increasing every year. The main goal of ...
  • An Analysis on the Impact of SMS News Alerts the Mismanaging Critical Environmental Attributes Sequential Pre-Disaster Warnings 
    Dahanayaka, T. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Sri Lanka has been facing natural disasters like floods, landslides and etc, for a long time. A common feature of all disasters experienced in Sri Lanka is that they emanate from mismanaging the critical environmental ...
  • Antagonist Potential of Vorticella microstoma on the larval development of Culex gelidus and Aedes aegypti 
    Ranasinghe, H.A.K.; Amarasinghe, L.D. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Selection of effective biological agents which can suppress the growth of immature stages of mosquito vectors has drawn a wide attention in disease control programmes. Vorticella microstoma is a parasitic ciliate which has ...
  • Application of GIS in Construction Planning and Management towards Sustainable Development 
    Jayasooriya, S.D.; Rupasinghe, A.R.; Weerasinghe, M.D.G. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Geographic Information System (GIS) has been used in many fields of Science including construction industry. GIS is a Computer based tool which is used to solve engineering problems related to spatial data. The potential ...
  • Application of Official Languages Policy in Sri Lankan Public Service 
    Wickramasinghe, P.D.D.D. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Every citizen of the country has the right to seek services in both official languages in public institutions according to the chapter IV of the constitution of Sri Lanka. Also, according to the public administration ...
  • Assessment of Caring Behaviour of Nurses in Sri Lanka: Perspective of Patients and Student Nurses 
    Jagoda, E.T. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Background: Caring is the main theme of nursing. Caring behaviour implies acts, verbal behaviour and non-verbal behaviour of the nurses towards patients to convey caring and attention. Caring behaviours can significantly ...
  • Assessment of Motivation for Rehabilitation among Male Illicit Drug Users in Rehabilitation Centers of Sri Lanka 
    Darshana, I.L.A.N.; Wijesinghe, C.J.; De Silva, P.V. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Relapse is a major problem encountered in addiction treatment. Illicit drug users who initiate rehabilitation should have a good motivation for rehabilitation to avoid relapses. This study was conducted to assess the level ...
  • Assessment of the Heavy Metal Concentrations in Mangrove Leaves of Negombo Lagoon 
    Handagiripathira, H.M.N.L.; Deeyamulla, M.P.; Koichiro, S. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Mangrove ecosystems play an important role in the biogeochemistry of heavy metal contamination in tropical coastal areas. During the last decades, heavy metals are one of the most serious contaminants in those environments ...
  • Attitudes on Mental Health and Intentions to Seek Psychological Help in the General Public of Sri Lanka 
    Wijesuriya, C.P.; Gunasekara, H. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    There is a gross reluctance in today’s society to avoid seeking help in mental health even when required. Many factors such as stigma and negative attitudes about mental health have accounted for the avoidance of seeking ...
  • Attitudes towards Sri Lankan English: An Attitudinal Survey in a University Context 
    Karunanayake, S. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Sri Lankan English makes sense for anyone who had resided in Sri Lanka. In the words of Michael Meyler, "Sri Lankan English is the language spoken and understood by those Sri Lankans who speak English as their first language, ...
  • Banking Sector Customer Centric Service Culture and Corporate Customer Bank Behavior 
    Sandagiri, S.P.N.N.; Thilakarathna, P.M.C. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    This research paper investigates literature review in corporate customer bank behavior in light of introducing a customer centric service culture to Sri Lankan banking sector and provides a proposal for future research in ...
  • The Banking, Insurance and Finance Sector’s Contribution to Sustainable Growth: Evidence from Sri Lanka 
    Tilakasiri, K.K. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Many studies have defined the different way of sustainability development and sustainability terms. However, this study uses these terms for the environmental concerns. Sustainable development is development which meets ...

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