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A bibliographical survey of the palm leaf manuscripts in Ridiviharaya in Kurunegala District & Aluthepola Ganekanda temple, Gampaha District

Piyarathana L (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

This research was undertaken with the aim of studying the bibliographical features of palm leaf manuscripts in Sri Lanka. Two temples namely, Ridiviharaya and Aluthepola which possess these manuscripts were selected as ...
A comparative study of religious teachings for a successful family life

de Silva, D.D.R. (Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

The society is formed by a basic element which is known as the family and emerges with the marriage. Therefore, the family cannot be interpreted without marriage as it has strong linkage with the latter. Even in a religious ...
A medical geographical study on epidemic and diseases ecology in Sri Lanka: case study in Colombo district

Rathnasekara S R L S (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

Medical geography is an area which is rapidly developing amongst in the main geography scheme. It is discovered on diseases ecology, diseases diffusion, diseases diffusion patterns, impact of diseases spread, medical ...
A socio - psychological study of the reasons for the high stress level among Advanced Level students in Sri Lanka

Fernando, K.D. (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

The advanced level (A/L) examination is the university entrance selection examination in Sri Lanka. From an educationalist?s point of view this examination is the most competitive examination in Sri Lanka. Therefore it is ...
A sociological study on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients in the North Central province, Sri Lanka (with special reference to the Padawiya area)

Subasinghe, Wasantha (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

Chronic kidney disease is a worldwide public health problem. It is also known as chronic renal disease or chronic renal failure, which is a degenerative, progressive condition marked by the gradual loss of kidney function. ...
A sociological study on the influence of foreign employment on family

Amarathunga, K.M.G.C.K. (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

The Research Problem of this study was the effects, changes and influences caused in the family due to foreign employment of parents. Since the introduction of the open economy, international labor migration has widely ...
A study on paintings at Pokunuwita Kithsirimewan Rajamaha Viharaya

Embuldeniya, P. (Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

Pokunuwita Kithsirimewan Rajamaha Viharaya is a protected monument which has great significance from historical and archaeological aspects. It is located in the Pokunuwita village, Horana division (Kalutara District, Western ...
A study on relationship between rural poverty and education

Werake S (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

Poverty in Sri Lanka continues to be a growing problem. Poverty is the state of one who lacks a certain amount of material possessions or money. Otherwise poverty is a denial of choice and opportunities, a violation of ...
A study on the economy of the urbanized, less facilitated colonies and their behavioral pattern

Rathnayaka R M R B (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

The speedy development of the less facilitated colonies, due to present urbanization, is a special Characteristic in Sri Lanka. The economical activities of this dysfunctional urbanized sector cover a vast area. Various ...
Adaptation puzzle of war widows: the social risk of becoming a (fe)/male

Edirisinghe, E.A.D.A. (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

The study examines the social impact of a by-product of the civil conflict existed in Sri Lanka for over 30 years. The problem of war widowers/widows is a common phenomenon in countries with armed-conflicts. The conflict ...
An assessment of the Community Forest Management Project for rural development: case study related to Kendahena GND

Senarathna S P D R (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

This research is an assessment of Rural Development through a Community Forest Management Project (CFMP) which is being conducted by the Forest Department, Sri Lanka considering on a Community Forest Management Project ...
An empirical study on access to finance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises

Perera W K T C; Semasinghe W M (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in any economy through a number of channels such as contributing to the growth of GDP, providing employment opportunities, generating foreign earnings, reducing ...
An investigation on the origin of the concept of ?God Natha? in Sri Lanka

Dilhani, A. (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

The main distinction between the Mahayana and the Theravadhi Buddhism is the homage paid to Bodhisattva veneration by the devotees of the Mahayana Buddhism. According to the Theravadhi Buddhist traditions, there had been ...
Are online assessment schemes of English skills successful? : A comparative analysis of the UTEL national assessment scheme and the Pre-orientation program (POP)

Senaratne, C D W (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

The present paper proposes to compare and analyze the results of the University Test of English Language (UTEL) national assessment scheme conducted at the University of Kelaniya in 2012 and the results of the Pre-orientation ...
Attributes and issues of tourism development in Sri Lanka

Gunarathna, Manjula; Janice, L.H.N.G.A.; Lian Chan, J.K. (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

The paper presents interesting comparison between attributes and issues of Sri Lankan tourism as a development strategy using quantitative data and empirical evidences. Numerous previous studies have highlighted that Sri ...
Changing terms of trade of small farming sector in Sri Lanka: with special reference to paddy, vegetable and fruit cultivation

Henegedara, G.M. (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

Decline of relative farm prices in relation to prices of farm inputs and consumer food items has become a core factor of losing farm income of small farmers in Sri Lanka, particularly in the paddy, vegetable and fruit ...
Contribution of paddy cultivation to domestic consumption of rural people

Kumari P P D N (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

Rural sector accounts for majority of the total Sri Lankan population. Their main source of income and consumption is paddy cultivation. Despite various policies implemented by the government to develop the paddy cultivation ...
Current University Education and Challenges faced by Sri Lankan Undergraduates

Upamali M D I (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

As a pioneer on Sri Lankan economic development, higher education has to play a vital role. Global knowledge on all economic activities is compulsory to win challenges of globalization on entire world as well as individual ...
Devolution of power in Sri Lanka and good governance: a study on the contribution of Provincial Councils

Mudalige P (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

This paper examines devolution of power and good governance in Sri Lanka. Good governance is seen by many as a nebulous concept, which can be interpreted to mean almost anything. However, the board of independent advocacy ...
Disasters in Sri Lanka: not popular yet impact is enormous

Amarasinghe, A.G. (Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, 2nd ICSS, 2013)

Sri Lanka is prone to both natural and manmade disasters as other countries. Floods, cyclones, landsides and droughts have been considered as the major natural disasters in the country. Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act, ...

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