International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC)

Permanent URI for this communityhttp://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/155

Browse

Subject: search.filters.subject.Social Network

Search Results

Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    A Trust Framework for Social Networks in MANET Environment
    (International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Mayadunna, H.; Liyanage, S.R.
    The improvement of online social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram has been expanded the idea of using social networks wider. The utilization of mobile phones of general public that given access to social networks makes such platforms popular. Node to node communication in a network gives a discussion to their individuals to associate with different individuals in the systems and share hobbies, opinions, and educational involvements including daily experiences. A significant number of these online social networks are operated with the point of associating to connect many people. Hence, it is important to enhance trustworthiness in social networks. This research is focusing on implementing a trust factor in the device layer. Information within the social networks can be used to get additional trust value for the devices. Hence trust can be calculated at the upper layers to be used at the device level. Thereby, research has developed a social trust framework to allow MANET (Mobile Ad-hoc Network) environment to move cross layer to find trust-related information which can be used at the device level for decision making. The captured social network behavior will provide an indication of how trustworthy the same device by capturing upper layer information. The intent of this research project is to create a trust layer on top of a social environment, in order to achieve the advantages of trustworthy connections. A network structure has been developed in order to complete that achievement. Prior to that, information of Facebook personal friend networks has been extracted and analyzed. Analyzing the parameters which are related to security of the social network is done through a literature survey. While examining the information from social networks, appropriate security-related parameters were selected with their possible states and values. A social network is a group of people or organizations or other entities that connected by a social relationship including friendship, information exchange or corporative working. Social network analysis is the process of mapping and measuring relationships, interactions and flows between people, groups, organizations or other social entities. In general, social network trust can be defined as a measure of confidence that an entity or entities behaves in an expected manner. The research work is reviewing the definitions and measures of trust by focusing on social networks where it can be utilizing within further achievements such as improving security within any kind of network
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    The Impact of the Use of Online Social Networks on Employee Performance (With Reference to Department of Cultural Affairs)
    (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Senanayake, S.M.T.N.; Senanayake, S.M.H.R.
    Social network site is a platform to build social networks or social relations among people who share similar interests, activities, backgrounds, or real life connections. “People seek and share ideas, information, experiences, expertise, opinions, and emotions with both acquaintance and strangers on the interest, based on the effect of the wisdom of crowds” (Surowiecki, 2004). Some organizations are very fair about the impact of social networks on employee performance. But others are strongly unfair about it. The job related activities expected of a worker and how well those activities were executed is called employee performance. Research problem is the impact of social networks on employee performance. Majority of employees in Sri Lanka the government and private organizations use or log in to social networking sites while they are working. This study will be conducted to identify the impact of using social networks by the employees while on duty on employee performance? Main objective in this research is To identify the impacts of online social networks on employee performance. Research methods was to conducting a research survey to evaluate the relationship between online social networks and employee performance. Out of total 80, 50 employees at the department of cultural affairs were used as the sample. Data collection is an important aspect of any research study. Both secondary data and primary data are very helpful for gather information. Primary data was collected through a structured questionnaire and observation. Secondary data will be collected through relevant books, reports, articles, journals, related websites etc. For the quantitative data analysis, MS excel, was used as the statistical tools. The analysis showed that female employees are using online Social networks than males. They are 56% while the rest 44% is Males. Female are using most online Social network technology while on duty. Employees are using online social networks in various age categories. There are 47% between 20-28 age category employees, 27% between 29-35 age category and 22% between 36-45 age category employees are using online social networks while on duty. When consider about the age group of above 45, 4% percentage are using online social networks. Above indicates that a majority of respondents had been visiting online social media sites regularly. According to the findings, 30 respondents have visited every day. According to the findings, only 25 out of 50 respondents agree that using online social networks is beneficial to the office work. 5 respondents strongly agreed with this statement. 10 respondents have a neutral point of view towards it. Sum of 15 employees out of 50 are disagree with this statement. Therefore, on the whole it can be concluded that use of online social networks positively impact the office work. Therefore, the research findings show that the usage of online social networks while on duty has a positive relationship on employee performance.