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  • Opportunities for Sri Lanka through China-Sri Lanka Relations (2004-2015) 
    Madanayaka, S.A.K. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Foreign policy of Sri Lanka has always maintained cordial relations with the world with the concept of non-alignment. China was one of the countries which had maintained strong relations with Sri Lanka since the 1952 ...
  • Optimization of SpdK-means Algorithm 
    Gunasekara, R.P.T.H.; Wijegunasekara, M.C.; Dias, N.G.J. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This study was carried out to enhance the performance of the k-mean data-mining algorithm by using parallel programming methodologies. As a result, the Speedup k-means (SpdK-means) algorithm which is an extension of ...
  • Parallel Structure: An Influential Tool in Newspaper Editorial Headlines 
    Ranasinghe, N.D. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The editorial of a newspaper is fabricated on an argument causing the reader to think accordingly. It also promotes critical thinking and at times makes the reader react to an issue. Hence, an editorial is defined as an ...
  • Perceptions of ESL Learners and Teachers Towards the Corrective Feedback 
    Udeshinee, W.A.P. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Over the last few decades, the role played by the corrective feedback (CF) in Second Language Acquisition has become a highly controversial issue. As a facilitator in ESL classroom, the researcher has also noticed both ...
  • Pluralistic Teachings on Polity in Buddhism and The Manusmṛuti with Special Reference to The Yassaṃdisaṃ-Sutta of The Aṅguttara-Nikāya 
    Kumara, V. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Though the Pali canonical literature stands for tolerance towards the Brahmanism, pluralistic teachings are infrequent. However, the Yassaṃdisaṃ-sutta of the Aṅguttara-Nikāya (AN) describes five basic qualifications that ...
  • The Portrayal of Women as A Hidden Weapon in World War One Graphic Art Propaganda 
    Cooray, B.M.S. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The war propaganda campaign during the First World War from 1914- 1918 is known as the first war in history, in which both the allies and the axis have devoted massive resources to producing propaganda systematically, ...
  • Postgraduate Students’ Satisfaction in Higher Education Institutions, Sri Lanka 
    Nagahawatta, R.T. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    In accordance with the world changes and globalization, higher education is concerned as a service industry that highlighting on meeting the expectations and needs of their customers. Students of the universities and ...
  • Practices of Yoga in cardiovascular health 
    Karunaratne, H.K.B.M.S. (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Every year a large number of people die due to the complications of cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, heart attack, stroke, aneurysm, peripheral artery disease and sudden cardiac arrest. Healthy eating, ...
  • Pre-University Web Usage Behavior among New Medical Entrants 
    Solangaarachchi, I.; Abeygunasekera, C.; Beddage, T.; Hewage, S. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    With the development and wide accessibility of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) students would be expected to move away from traditional sources of information, such as books, towards the internet. With the ...
  • A preliminary community survey of selected dengue patient households in the Ragama MOH, Gampaha District 
    Wijegunawardana, N.D.A.D.; Gunathilaka, N.; Udayanga, L.; Gunawardene, N.; Dassanayake, R.; Chandrasena, N.; Bourtzis, K.K.; Abeyewickreme, W. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Socio-economic aspects of the local population has been found to directly influence the emergence of dengue epidemics. Thus, a preliminary community survey was conducted among 30 randomly selected dengue positive patient ...
  • Prevalence of dengue vector breeding habitats among selected Schools in Gampaha District of Sri Lanka 
    Radhika, N.M.L.; Gunathilaka, P.A.D.H.N.; Kasturiratne, K.T.A.A.; Abeyewickreme, W. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are the vectors responsible for the transmission of dengue viruses in Sri Lanka. Gampaha District has been ranked as the second most Dengue affected area. Recently, health authorities ...
  • Prevalence of NS-1 Status of Clinically Suspected Dengue Patients in a Selected Out-Patient Setting 
    Kodikara, K.; Jayathilake, S.; Kumarasinghe, B.; Muhandiramlage, T.; Gunesakera, D.; Fujii, Y. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Dengue infection is one of the rapidly emerging arboviral infections in the world. It is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries. Although most dengue infections are asymptomatic, ...
  • Prevalence of Personality Disorders in Late Adolescents with Drug Abuse 
    Perera, N. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The world Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease”. According to American Academy of Child and Adolescent’s Facts for ...
  • Production of Amylase by A. Niger Under Submerged Fermentation Using Pineapple Peel as The Substrate and Its Application in Baking Industry 
    Pushpakumara, H.M.P.J.; Weerasooriya, M.K.B. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Starch-degrading amylase was produced by A. niger under submerged condition utilizing pineapple peels as the substrate. Growth parameters were optimized by changing incubation period, pH of the culture media, level of ...
  • Productivity Growth of Insurance Industry in Sri Lanka: A Malmquist Productivity Analysis 
    Selvamalai, T. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This study examined total factor productivity change of Insurance Industry in Sri Lanka. For this study, a total premium of insurance companies was chosen to as an output variable, while total assets and shareholders ...
  • The Protection of Geographical Indications in Sri Lanka: Need of a Registration System 
    Pathiraja, P.M.A.S. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    In the era of knowledge based economy, the protection of industrial property rights plays an important role under the intellectual property law agenda. Among them, geographical indications (GIs) have been subjected to ...
  • The Psychological Manipulation of Advertising in the Modern World a Discussion of Revealing Advertising as Manipulative or Informative 
    Dissanayake, A.; Jayasinghe, N. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Marketing is a universal management process that identifies, anticipates and satisfies customer requirements profitably. Advertising is used as the core of marketing in the present context. This paper focused on the topic ...
  • Pulathisi Ravaya: The Lost Opportunity in Rural Broadcasting 
    Herath, D.B.; Rupasinghe, W.; Rupasinghe, W.; Jayasekara, D.; Aththanayaka, M. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Sri Lanka is one of the first countries which started radio broadcasting in the early 20th century. This broadcasting unit under the British colonial rule was maintained for the benefit of the rulers to entertain their ...
  • The Relationship Between Liquidity and Profitability: Empirical Evidence from Banks in Sri Lanka 
    Madhushani, N.; Wellappuli, N. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Banking sector plays a crucial role in the financial system of a country and provides significant contribution to the development of the economy. Importantly, this study investigates the relationship between liquidity ...
  • Renaissance of Pali Literature in Modern Era (After 19th Century) 
    Dhammadheera, U. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    In 15th February 1798, our country became a colony. As a result of this colonization and the careers of Portuguese and Dutch, Christianity diffused in Sri Lanka. The foreign governors who were appointed by those nations ...

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