Sociology
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Item Role of police women in Sri Lanka(Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2006) Subashini, T.M.D.Item Some contrastive aspects of proverbs and idioms of speech in German and Sinhala(Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2006) Chandima, K.S.U.Item The role of women in fisheries in Sri Lanka (with reference to Gampaha coastal belt)(National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency, 2007) Subashini, T.M.D.Item International Development Agencies Intervention in Infrastructural Development: A Case of ADB Intervention in Road Sector Development in Sri Lanka(University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, 2007) Karunathilake, K.Item An Evaluation on Welfare Process for Female Inmates with Reference to Female Ward – Walikada(University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, 2007) Kumudu SumedhaItem A Quality of Life Study on Urban Slum Residents and It’s Effects on Urban Poverty in Sri Lanka(University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, 2007) Subasinghe, W.; De Ping, XiangItem Effects of Small Arms and Light Weapons on Communities: with Special Reference to Non-Conflict Regions of Sri Lanka(University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, 2007) Karunathilake, K.Item An Evaluation on Post Tsunami Psychological Counselling Process in Kalutara District(University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, 2007) Samaratunga, I.L.A.Item ස්ත්රිය හා දුගීභාවය: ශ්රී ලංකා සමාජය ඇසුරින් කෙරෙන විග්රහයක්(University of Kelaniya, 2008) Kumudu SumedhaItem නීතිය පිළිබඳ විමර්ශනයක්(University of Kelaniya, 2008) Wimaladhamma, K.Item තාඕ දර්ශනයේ පිළිබිඹුවන ශුන්ය ක්රියාකාරී විශ්ව මාර්ග සහ අදේවවාදී සංකල්පය(University of Kelaniya, 2008) Karunasinghe, M.Item Social and economic impact of chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology in Sri Lanka(National Academy of Sciences Sri Lanka, 2013) Silva, K.T.; Hettige, S.; Jayathilake, R.; Liyanage, C.; Karunathilake, K.Item Socio economic issues of the war affected fisheries community in Sri Lanka (with reference to the Eastern province of Sri Lanka)(Global network for economic and social sustainability, 2013) Kumudu Sumedha; Subasinghe, W.Item Social impact of livelihood support programs in rural society of Sri Lanka: a case study of dry zone livelihood support and partnership program in Monaragala district(Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 2014) Karunathilake, K.Item Study on poverty and women unemployment(2014) Subasinghe, W.Item A Sociological Study on Slum Dwellers(2nd International Research Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata, University, Sri Lanka, 2014) Subasinghe, WasanthaSlums punctuate almost every city of the world. This has become a universal phenomenon accompanying with urban growth. Sri Lankan experience on slums is discussable and it is one of current topics of national policy planners. The ratio of slums will increase day by day with chronic problems. some sort of social trends have been occurred in urban areas such as economic activities, demographics, physical access and environmental risks. On the other hand it can be seen by the way of crimes, prostitution, odd jobs, attitudes etc. This situation can be seen in not only in Colombo but in Kandy, Galle, Kalutara as well as Jaffna in Sri Lanka. And the urban poverty is not a natural dilemma. It is a one of results of activities those who have done in last two three decades. In addition the policy makers didn?t or couldn?t put their keen attention on the town plan, which was well planned. As results of this situation slums and shanties have been created. Poverty has been created. Culture of poverty has been created.Item Socio - Economic Consequences of CKD Families in North Central Province (With special Reference to Padawiya Area)(15th Annual Research Symposium, faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2014) Subasinghe, WasanthaThe concept of kidney disease is based on the presence of albuminuria and/or impaired renal function that lasts for more than three months. Kidney disease is associated with an increased total mortality and cardiovascular morbimortality in the general population. Chronic kidney disease is a one of worldwide public health problems. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease or chronic renal failure, is a degenerative, progressive condition marked by the gradual loss of kidney function. The experience is traumatic not only for the patients but also for their families who are frequently unable to provide the medical services needed due to the high cost of treatment. Optimally, CKD are treated with dialysis or kidney transplant. Chonic kidney disease of unknown etiology has emerged as a major health care problem in the North - Central of Sri Lanka during the last few decades. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of kidney disease and the identifying the responsibity of the government other authorities regarding solving this burning issue. Research problem is ?Socio - Economic effects of CKD patients? families in North central province?" Survey was conducted to identify the research problem and data was collected using questionnaires, Key Informant interviews and focus group interviews. Research area was Padawiya in Padawiya Divisional secretariat. Sample was selected as a random sample of patients with CKD in Padawiya. Following out comes were considered. As in developed countries, the most common symptoms of CKD are obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. There is a significant high rate of kidney patients in north central province in Sri Lankan context. Many researches were conducted to identify the causes and effects of the disease. Deferent researches have identified different causes including insecticides, fluoride water, poisons, arsenic, dehydration, drugs, smoking, affect from hard metals. Relevant to the research findings including spreading rate, sex ratio, geographical and environmental relations, food patterns, livelihood patterns, water resources are make a path to open a new discussion on these issues. The variables associated with the socio economic barriers relevant to family are more crucial. One-third of the sample population in this study has CKD patient. It makes very big problems their livelihood.Item Strategic cities development project (SCDP)(2014) Kumudu Sumedha; Karunathilake, K.The Project The project, Strategic Cities Development Program (SCDP) as a common platform where the World Bank (WB) embarks on the first phase of development for two pilot cities, Kandy and Galle. It aims to bring about city transformation through strategic investments by leveraging on the city/city region‟s particular sociocultural and economic assets. The subproject is Grater Galle City Development Project (GGCDP) and under the GGCDP, there are several subproject activities identified focusing the main city Greater Galle and subordinating urban centres, namely Hikkaduwa and Weligama. There are seven prioritized project activities identified in year 1 – 2014. This Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) covers the resettlement impact of Moragoda Ela (Moragoda Canal) improvement activity comes under the GGCDP. Subproject Activity Moragoda Ela is a canal situated in eastern direction of Greater Galle city. It starts from Maagalle and ends in Hiriburegama area of Galle city. Its coordinates are 6°1'60" N and 80°13'60" E in DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) or 6.03333 and 80.2333 (in decimal degrees). Especially, Moragoda Ela is located in Eastern direction of the city. When compared with other canals it is fairly long and crossing a major part of the city. The total length of the canal is about 6 km and the proposed project activity has focused 4.3 km. The proposed project activity starts from Pettigala Watta GND to Dangedara East GND. Maagalle is the GND next to Pettigala Watta interfacing beach area near Sothern Naval Base and Galle Harbour. It crosses Galle Matara Main road. The Moragoda Ela meets sea between Southern Naval Base and Galle Harbour. When pass Pettigala Watta the next GND is, Then, Moragoda Ela is passing through Maagalle, Pettigala Watta, Makuluwa, Miliduwa, Thalapitiya, Madawalamulla South, Dedugoda North, Dedugoda South, and Dangedara East GNDs. Therefore, both canal banks will be developed with road access or a walking path either side of the canal. Road side will be widening up to 4.5 meters and walking path will be 3 meters. The total acreage of affected land identified on indicative width (3 meters and 4.5 Meters) of canal bank is 380 perches.Item Impact of new housing scheme for estate workers on their improvement of livelihood(2014) Kumudu Sumedha