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  • The Role of the United Nations & Major Powers in Recognition of Kosovo 
    Perera, M.S.T. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    There are a number of issues with regard to statehood in the contemporary international system. Although the recognition of states is a legal issue associated with international law, at present, it has become a political ...
  • Significance of Fish in Culture of Veddah; The Indigenous People of Sri Lanka. Short running title; FISH IN VEDDAH CULTURE. 
    Weliange, W.S.; Algiriya, A.K.P.P.; Dandeniya, A.S.; Dewage, D. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Archaeological excavations have disclosed the remains of nine species of freshwater fish from rock shelter sediments that confirms the consumption of fish by prehistoric man in Sri Lanka 40,000 years before now. The ...
  • A Simulation-based Modelling Approach for Sustainable Supply Chains through Smart Collaboration. 
    Gamage, D.D.; Rupasinghe, T. D. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Modelling and simulation techniques have been identified as one of the dynamic ways to analyze and deal with stochastic facets existing in a supply chain. The focus of the study is to simulate the applications of Industry ...
  • Smart White Cane. 
    Kaushalya, K. W. A.; Fernando, A. P. N.; Ekanayake, H. M. P. K.; Jayatissa, N. W. K. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Blindness or visual impairment affects many people around the world. There are nearly 14 % visual disables in Sri Lanka. Blind people use white canes to identify obstacles by moving the cane. Over the years, blind people ...
  • Socio-demographic and Hearing Aid Related Factors that Influence Use of Hearing Aids. 
    Livera, W.L.A.H.; De Silva, M.D.K. (2017)
    Hearing loss (HL) is increasingly recognized as a public health problem. Even though hearing aids (HA) are the primary rehabilitation option, majority of adults with HL who obtain HAs do not use them. Objectives; The study ...
  • Sri Lankan Commercial Artists of the Pre-Digital Era: A Case Study of the History of Graphic Design in Sri Lanka 
    Amarakoon, A. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The aim of this study is to examine and identify the work of artists & designers of the predigital era of commercial art in Sri Lanka. It is problematic that many of the commercial work done in this era are not properly ...
  • Sri Lankan Music in Sigiri Graffiti 
    Kumara, J. C. R. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The aim of this paper is to identify the evidence of music in Sri Lanka that has been encrypted in Sigiri Graffiti. The graffiti on the mirror-wall in Sigiriya Rock belongs to a period ranging from 8th- 10th centuries CE, ...
  • A Statistical Review about Teaching Statistics at University Level and the Job Availability for the Graduates with Degree in Statistics in Sri Lanka 
    Gamage, Anuradha (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Today Statistical Science holds a major place in both education and industry. Sri Lanka has universities which award bachelor degrees mainly in Statistics. Main objective of this study is to analyze the job availability ...
  • Student Academic Performance: The Role of Motivation, Strategies, and Perceived Factors Hindering Students of Vocational Training and Education at Tertiary Level in Sri Lanka 
    Weerakkody, N. C. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The nature of motivation and learning strategy is used vitally to improve student learning outcomes. This effort was made with the intention of exploring the motivational beliefs and learning strategy used by students ...
  • A Study Based on Livelihood Aspects of Conflict Affected Women 
    Peiris, M.J.D. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The three decades long ―Sri Lankan conflict‖ came to a conclusive end in May 2009, following the military defeat, the country is at its evidence of sign of relief at the post conflict era after experiencing three decades ...
  • Study of Decision-Making Skills of Government and Private School Principals in Gampha District, Sri Lanka. 
    Pathirathna, S.; Amarathunga, P.A.B.H. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Decision making is selecting the appropriate option from different options. For any human being, decision making is very necessary as this is the main criteria for judging the mental ability of anyone. The principal is the ...
  • A Study on Factors Affecting Purchase Intention of Urban Consumers towards Motorcycles with Special Reference to Dehiwala West Grama Niladhari (GN) Division. 
    Ilangasekara, S.D.; Rathnayaka, R. M. K. G. U. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Purchase Intention (PI) is simply a strategy to purchase a particular good or service in the near future. Manufactures strive to manufacture and position their products in a highly competitive market due to the purchasing ...
  • Study on Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Dengue Fever in a Cohort of Advanced Level Students in Sri Lanka. 
    Wijesooriya, L.I.; Hitige, D.G.; Herath, Y.B.; Sugandhi, R.A.I.; Siriwardana, S.R. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Dengue is a leading healthcare challenge in Sri Lanka. In 2015, 29,777 dengue cases were reported and this increased by 85.2% (55150 cases) in 2016. Last 10 months of year 2017 reported 158854 suspected dengue cases. Of ...
  • A Study on Social and Economic Impacts of the Migrated of Domestic Workers on Their Families and Children Left Behind 
    Amarasiri, N.K.D.D. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Unemployment and low wages prevailing in the global market pushes female workers to look for better employment in foreign country. Therefore, labor export is the main source of foreign exchange earnings for Sri Lanka. These ...
  • A Study on Superstition on Black Magic among People in Sri Lanka 
    Ranaweera, K. G. N. U.; Gamage, T. C. R. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Black Magic (BM) referred to the usage of supernatural powers for evil purposes. There are many myths and believes related to BM all over the world with different names. The origin of the BM goes to the primitive societies ...
  • A Study on the Human Embryology as Depicted in the Yogācāra School 
    Sumanasara thero, Kalugahakole (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Literally, the science of the embryo is called ‗Embryology‘. On the other hand, it is a branch of science concerned with the study of embryos and the structure and development of the embryo of a particular organism. However, ...
  • Sustainability and Intersectionality: Review of National Environment Policy of Sri Lanka in the Light of the Charter of the Global Greens 
    Senadeera, A.N. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    A particular document related to environment named, Charter of the Global Greens (CGG) adopted in 2001. The core of the document sets out the principles that bind together Greens from around the world such as ecological ...
  • Sustainability vs Asian Urbanization: Lessons through Space Making at Pola in Sri Lanka 
    Liyanage, N. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Sustainability is inextricably linked with the urban and will therefore inevitably rely on the life journeys of millions that live in those cities. Further, Mayor of NYC, Bill deBlasio, marking the opening of the summit ...
  • Sustainable Development and Sri Lankan Youth 
    Wijesinghe, K.M.H.V. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Today, sustainable development has become one of the key priorities of national policy making of any country. Sustainable development focuses on a wide array of aspects ranging from the most basic socio-cultural aspects ...
  • Syntactic Difficulties Encountered by Sinhala Native Speakers in Learning German as a Foreign Language 
    Danansooriya, D.M.H.M. (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    When the attention is focused on learning German as a Foreign Language as a beginner in the first year at University of Kelaniya it has been observed that the learners who do not have any knowledge in German before the ...

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