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Current Status of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) initiatives in University Libraries of Sri Lanka
(4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Rathnabahu, R.M.N.; Gamage, R.
Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) is most important for academic research and plays an esteemed role in improving university ranking at present. The objective of this study is to find out the current status of Electronic Theses and Dissertations initiatives in university libraries of Sri Lanka. Fifteen (15) university libraries were selected as a sample for the study. A questionnaire was administered to fifteen university libraries and everyone replied. The data was again verified through telephone conversations and university website observations. According to the data analysis 73% of university libraries have initiated ETD projects while 07% was in the process of initiating. Twenty percent (20%) had not initiated an ETD project. The Open University of Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya and the University of Moratuwa libraries were the pioneers of initiating ETD in Sri Lanka. All 73% libraries who had already implemented ETD were up-to-date. All libraries were using DSpace software to create ETD. Majority of the libraries have public online access up to abstracts level. Copyright issues, lack of professional staff and lack of proper training were considered as problems regarding ETD implementation in these libraries.
A Delayed onset cerebellar syndrome complicating falciparum malaria
(Sri Lanka Medical Association, 1986) de Silva, H.J.; Gamage, R.; Herath, H.K.; Abeysekera, D.T.; Peiris, J.B.
No abstract available
A Demographic Profile of Public Library Leaders in Sri Lanka
(3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Gamage, R.; Kumara, B.; Samaradiwakara, G.D.M.N.; Ananda Tissa, R.D.; Sunil, W.; Rathnayake, S.
This study reuses data extracted from a previous report to create a profile of public library leaders in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, it was recognized that the country has a group of library leaders mostly in their early 40s, moderately educated, and ready for further advancement with proper guidance and policy implementation
An Evaluation of Transport Related Government Web Sites in Sri Lanka
(Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015) de Silva, A.P.U.; Gamage, R.
A Website is a mirror of the institute or the company. It has to play the main role of displaying vision, mission, tasks and everything of the institutes. So that, many government institutes use Websites to disseminate government information to the public. The main objective of the study was to find out whether the government Websites provided relevant information to the university community through their Websites. This study aim to find out solutions for five research questions, what information is required by university community, what sort of information is available in the government Websites, do the Websites provide relevant information to the university community, what kind of information services are provided by the government Websites, is there a better way to present government information through the Websites. In this study, both qualitative and quantitative methodologies were applied. Mainly this is a survey research. To collect primary data for the study, interviews, desk research and Website evaluation tools were used. 125 interviews were conducted among university staff and undergraduates to find out required information from the government Website. Desk research was conducted to collect existing information on the Websites. Sampled government institutes were evaluated using evaluation tools like WAVE, Google Page Speed and Hubspot Marketing Grader. After analyzing the data and evaluating Websites, it was realized that government institutes are unable to reach the expected level of the university community by providing online services and relevant information. There is a high demand for online services on government Websites. But a very few government Websites are provided online services for the users. Most of the government Websites were put on lower grade by the evaluation tools. In order to fill these discrepancies, some major moves are suggested to upgrade the rank of government Websites which are, following WCAG and proprietary accessibility guidelines, establishing formal web accessibility laws and guidelines, upgrading online services, training to web masters, recruiting a centralized post called web manager for all government institutes.
A Self-limiting midline cerebellar syndrome. Is falciparum malaria the cause?
(Sage Publishing, 1988) de Silva, H.J.; Gamage, R.; Herath, H.K.; Peiris, J.B.; Abeysekera, D.T.
No Abstract Available
The Treatment of Guillain-Barre syndrome by modified plasma exchange--a cost effective method for developing countries
(BMJ Publishing Group, 1987) de Silva, H.J.; Gamage, R.; Herath, H.K.; Karunanayake, M.G.; Peiris, J.B.
Six patients with the Guillain-Barré syndrome were treated by modified plasma exchange. Five of them showed a rapid improvement which was not consistent with the natural history of the disease. The improvement was assessed by monitoring vital capacity and muscle power, grading the ability to perform motor functions and by the duration of the hospital stay. The method of plasma exchange we used was simpler and cheaper than the conventional method. We recommend the use of our method, especially in developing countries with financial constraints and poor facilities.