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A psychological study of job satisfaction of non-academic staff of government universities with special reference to Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Madhubhashinee, T.M.D.N.; Wijesekara, D.S.P.; Jayasanka, S.P.S.R. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The concept called job satisfaction is the most important concept in the industrial-organization psychology. The job satisfaction determines on workers’ evaluative, cognitive and behavioral factors. There are various jobs ...
Technical Efficiency of Small Scale Dairy Farming in Sri Lanka

Sheromiha, S.; Kularatne, M.G. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The lack of understanding of technical efficiency of small scale dairy farming could have a far-reaching consequence on the productivity and profitability of the farms, and the potentially restricts the need to boost the ...
A study on sustainability of small scale enterprises in rural areas; a case study of Garagoda pahala grama niladhari division

Wijesingha, W.A.U.M. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Institutions concerned with rural development see entrepreneurship as a strategic intervention that could accelerate the development process. The major problems in rural areas such as poverty, unemployment and unequal ...
Disaster Management Issues of Marginalized People in Flood Affected Areas in the City of Colombo and Its Surroundings: The Cases of Colombo and Gampaha Districts of Sri Lanka

Sakalasooriya, N. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

This Study investigates the major issues of communities who have settled in flood prone areas in Colombo city and surrounding rural periphery in Gampaha District. Around 302,000 people in 22 districts in Sri Lanka have ...
Independent Judiciary System of Sri Lanka from 1978 to up to date

Priyadarshani, R.D. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Idea of Separation of Power introduced by Montesquieu in his book on “the spirit of the law” in 1748. He emphasized that if legislative, executive and judicial functions own of one person it leads to tyrannical manner. In ...
A Study on How the Usage of Mobile Phones Affects the Human Social Interactions in Different Ages

Ranaweera, K.G.N.U. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Mobile phones (MPs) have become staple and common equipment today. At present society The main objective of this study is to investigate in what ways the usage of MPs affects the human social interactions in different ages. ...
Studying the Wāhāla Nāgā ritual, Practised in the Siam Upasampadā in Sri Lanka

Gunasinghe, E.W.A.H.C. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

During the Kandyan Kingdom, the Upasampadā and the Buddha Sasana in Sri Lanka was undergoing a crisis situation. Ven. Welivita Saranankara Thero identified this issue and invited the monks from Siam (Thailand) in 1753 to ...
The Role of Organizational Creativity towards Innovations: A Conceptual Review on Services Sector Research Directions

Dissanayake, D.M.R.; Wastantha, H.L.N.; Jinadasa, M.P.K. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Previous researches and recently found empirical studies have equally treated creativity and implementation as highlights of competitive edge for an organization. This study has followed a deductive approach to review ...
Rural Development through E-Governance in India: Initiatives and Challenges

Kukkamalla, A.K. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

In today's era Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has brought remarkable change in the lives of people in every respect also enabling government to deliver better services even at remotest corners of the ...
Forecasting Temporal and Spatial Rainfall and Temperature Trends for Calculating Climate Variables for Land Suitability Evaluation

Ranasinghe, G.; Piyadasa, R.U.K. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The principle purpose of land suitability evaluation is to predict the potential and limitation of the land for crop production and other land uses. Therefore, suitability is a function of crop requirements and land ...
A Study of Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Anxiety Amongst Sri Lankan Undergraduates

Pathiratne, S.; Amarathunga, P.A.B.H. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

It is important to study the emotional Intelligence level of individual and how this emotional Intelligence on play a paramount role to surmount high academic anxiety. A moderate level of academic anxiety in Undergraduates ...
Impact of Technology on the Customer Satisfaction - A Study with Reference to Sri Lankan Banking Sector

Amarathunga, P.A.B.H.; Pathiratne, S. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Developments in information technology, telecommunication and internet utilization has changed drastically the relationship focused activities into data oriented operations. Sri Lankan Bnaking sector is one such sector ...
The Study of the Book Printing Standards in Sri Lanka

Senanayake, S.M.T.N. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The art of records which was started before 3rd centenary B.C. According to the needs of ancient people. The art of record was transmitted to the process of book production. The print industry in Sri Lanka had been implemented ...
Seasonality Variation and Its Impact on Local Economy (With special reference to South coastal area, Sri Lanka)

Madushani, H.D.P.; Gunarathne, M. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

In recent decades, tourism has become a significant global phenomena with its massive influence on society, politics, culture and above all the economy. Seasonality is one of the unique and idiosyncratic features of ...
A Study of the Awareness of Sexual and Reproductive Health among Unmarried Young Women

Lakmali, W.A.K.U.A. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Reproductive health affects the lives of women and men from conception to birth, through adolescence to old age, and includes the attainment and maintenance of good health as well as the prevention and treatment of ill-health. ...
A Study on the Functions of Magic in Rural Communities in Sri Lanka (with Special Reference to Mirigama Secretariat Division in Gampaha District)

Jayakody, J.A.N.A. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Most cultures of the world have religious beliefs that lead to the idea that supernatural powers can be compelled, or at least influenced, to act in certain ways for good or evil purposes by using ritual formulas. These ...
Future of Road Traffic Signs in Delhi: Application of Functional Analysis in TRIZ

Arjune, V.; Singh, R. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Road safety in India has had little improvement over the years with deaths per lakh population being just over 10 for the last five years. Cities in India are characterized by an increasing urban population coupled with ...
The Impact of Out-of-Pocket Expenditure of Diabetic Patients on Household Consumption: A Case Study in Kurunegala Teaching Hospital

Upananda, V.; Amirthalingam (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

According to the World Health Organization, diabetes is a chronic disease that requires medical treatment and care for a prolonged time. Despite the existence of free healthcare system in the country, patients are compelled ...
Challenges in Resettlement and Adaptation of Urban Dwellers in Colombo City

Kanchana, R.A.C. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Urbanization is an irreversible path of Economic Development and it is being intensified frequently. Although the growth of cities is driven by the economic prosperity, cities today are faced with unprecedented challenges ...
Tourists’ Satisfaction and intention to revisit of International Tourists (With special reference to Galle)

Kodithuwakku, D.; Gunarathna, M. (Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

This study aims to investigate the international tourists’ satisfaction and intention to revisit in Galle tourism destination, in Sri Lanka. Satisfaction is one of the most relevant variable when analyzing tourists’ behavior. ...

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