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Item Using Google Analytics to Enhance the Quality and Layout of a University Website: A Case Study(International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Solangaarachchige, M.B.; Madushani, J.A.P.; Hettiarachchi, W.G.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S.A university website plays a significant role in showcasing the culture of the university, academic achievements and study programmes. The objective of this case study is to use Google Analytics data effectively to revamp the website of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya. Google Analytics records web traffic and performance data which can be used to identify the areas to improve a web site, however, this information does not indicate the ways to improve a website. Hence three hypotheses were developed to make effective modifications based on the Google Analytics reports. Hypothesis 1 is to restructure the Home page to enhance pageviews. Hypothesis 2 is to lessen the page depth to increase user retention on the page. Hypothesis 3 is to improve responsiveness to attract more mobile visitors. This section presents results according to the Old Website (OW) versus New Website (NW) for a period of 6 months (April to November 2018 vs 2019). Page interaction from Landing page as Home to visited pages were identified in Student notices (SN) (4 vs 0) and Staff directory (SD) (4 vs 2). Furthermore, pageviews for the SN (42,173 (15.6%) vs 53,478 (16.6%)) and SD of the department sites (23,417 (8.7%) vs 4,427 (1.4%)) were examined. Further, News and Events (4,180 (1.6%) vs 6,806 (2.1%)), Academic programmes (3,358 (1.2%) vs 5,703 (1.8%)), Research (538 (0.2%) vs (1,611 (0.5%)) and About Us pages (273 (0.1%) vs 2,465 (0.8%)) were visited. We also explored Page depths (3.78 vs 3.20), Average session durations (02:53 vs 02:40), Average time on page (01:02 vs 01:13) and Bouncing rates (55.1% vs 64.8%). Users visited the website using desktops (12,003 (61.9%) vs 10,983 (34.4%)), mobiles (6,178 (31.9%) vs 19,331 (60.6%)) and tablets (1,210 (6.2%) vs 1,597 (5.0%)). First hypothesis was assessed with views to restructured home page. We observed an increase in views for SN, News and Events, Academic programmes, Research and About Us pages. Decrement of pageviews to SD by individual department sites may due to visitors directly referred to SD via home page rather than via department sites. Therefore, we concluded that the first hypothesis is satisfied. Second hypothesis was assessed with Average time on a page. There we observed an increment. However, there was a decrease in Average session duration and Bouncing rate. It indicates that the visitors find the results they seek through the landing page. Therefore, we concluded that the second hypothesis is satisfied. Third hypothesis was assessed with device type. We observed an increase in mobile users. Nevertheless, there was an increment of overall users. Therefore, we concluded that the third hypothesis is satisfied. The overall review of Google Analytics pre and post-revamping data explains the increase in pageviews, user retention and user attractionItem Implementation of an Online Histopathology Reporting System in the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya(19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Hettiarachchi, W.G.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S.; Mahendra, B.A.G.G.; Liyanage, S.K.; Hewavinsenthi, S.J.D.S.; Ratnayake, R.M.U.S.The Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya provides histopathology reporting for the Colombo North Teaching Hospital (NCTH) as an honorable service. The department currently uses a standalone Microsoft access database to generate reports and it has limited data retrieval capabilities. A newer system was required to address the issues faced, mainly a prolonged turnaround time caused by lack of clinical data, inability to track delays in sample processing, delays in data entry and report dispatch. More efficient data retrieval for research purposes and monitoring of postgraduate training were also considered important. The aim of the work was to implement anonline histopathology reporting system that has facility to track the reporting stage, postgraduate evaluation and data retrieval for researches. Every report is attached with a diagnostic code that can be used in research purposes. A web-based application was developed that has ability to capture data at each step from specimen receiving from the surgery theatre until dispatch of reports. The system has developed to easily customizable to different settings. Thus, it has facility to add new reporting templates, anatomical sites, surgical specimens or diagnostic codes to system through web forms. Data entry was facilitated by using drop down menus and prompts. Standard templates for reports with option to edit were uploaded enabling quick report generation. It facilitates postgraduate supervision by enabling the trainer to determine the time taken, quality and quantity of work done by the trainees. Mainly open source scripting languages and databases were used to developed the system: PHP, HTML 5, CSS Javascript, Ajax and MySQL. The system hosted on the faculty intranet and available 24/7 from anywhere at the faculty. The system supports both windows and androids operating systems and the system can be accessed in desktop and tablet computers using any commonly used modern web browsers.Item Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Cloud Storage among the Medical Students at Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya(19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Hettige, S.; Hettiarachchi, W.G.; Solangaarachch, D.I.K.; Dasanayaka, I.P.E.U.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S.The rise of the healthcare spending on cloud services indicates the adaptation of the cloud technology in recent past. The aim of this study is to assess the attitudes and practice of cloud storage (CS) among the students at Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya. Stratified sampling with proportional allocation was used to select students. Number of students selected from 1st to 5th year were 46, 49, 47, 50 and 43 respectively. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data after obtaining written informed consent. 261 returned questionnaires and 26 were removed due to incompleteness. Of 235, 75 (32%) were male students. 138 (59%) students were aware of CS, among them, 127 (92%) had used CS. 126 (54%) students believed CS is useful and 121(52%) students have used CS to save materials, among them (53%) for educational material, (36%) for personal information and (11%) for entertainment material. Among the students who were aware of CS, the main limiting factors of using CS were lack of time (40%) and knowledge (20%) and they were also concerned on limited accessibility (33%), lack of security (27%) and privacy (24%) in CS. Among the 41% who were not aware of CS, 74% mentioned that they would like to have training on CS and another 22% indicated that they are not interested on CS. The majority of students were aware of CS and lack of time and knowledge hinder CS usage. The accessibility, security and privacy are the main concerns about CS. Study shows majority of students are willing to learn on CS and teaching CS during undergraduate training would be beneficial to the students.