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  • Digital Literature 
    Kumara, A.M.C. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The origin and the conclusion of the Communication History is cannot be specifically defined. Despite that, communication history is being developed in generation to generation. In the initial stage of communication, it ...
  • Effectiveness of the Drug Abuse Monitoring System (Dams) as Information Sharing System: Situational Analysis 
    Senanayake, B.; Darshana, A.T.; Nawarathna, T.; Wathsala, H. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The Drug Abuse Monitoring System (DAMS) is a computerized information system, which collects information on persons arrested for drug offences and persons seeking treatment for drug abuse. Purposes of the DAMS are to ...
  • Understanding the public sphere of tribal society in Central India 
    Oraon, P.K. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The central Indian tribal societies are mobilising themselves to protect their rights over land ownership. The recent phenomena of land acquisition brought upheaval in the society, as the whole social, cultural and ...
  • The Effect of social media on political opinion of people: An analytical study based on Facebook users 
    Shyamali, W.M.W.; Sarangi, E.M.L.N.; Wijethunga, W.T.D . (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Attitudes, ideas, opinion and political behavior of social media users has severely affected by social medias. Most of the political parties are using Facebook for their advertising campaign. It is a problem whether all ...
  • Urbanisation, Media and Societies at Fringes 
    Pratap, V. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    After independence of India, Adivasi/Tribal societies in general and those who are in Jharkhand in central India have witnessed large scale changes. Adivasi societies have no longer been left on self-reliance and even ...
  • Communication with communities: importance of listening and talking to people affected by disaster 
    Ranasinghe, L.N. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Under a systematic desk study, the paper reviews how community engagement has developed during the recent past and identifies reasons for which communication with communities has become indispensable in humanitarian ...
  • Sri Lankan Journalists in Exile: Manjula Wediwardana 
    Jayasinghe, T.M. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Journalists related to print media face numerous challenges in media operations, when reporting news related to war, social conflicts, politics, social media and government affairs. According to a report published by the ...
  • Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Osmania University Post Graduate College, Siddipet Telangana State India 
    Yadav, R.C. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Developmental processes have several contradictions and poses difficult questions to different sections of society. The Telangana state in India, formed after a prolonged agitation, witnessed a particular discourse, ...
  • Usage of Electronic Customer Relationship Management in Online Banking in Sri Lanka 
    Pathirana, B.P.S.V. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Sri Lankan Banks and Finance companies are forced to provide online banking/internet banking their customers due to rapid advancement in the information communication technology and new technological adoptions in the ...
  • Current Status of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) initiatives in University Libraries of Sri Lanka 
    Rathnabahu, R.M.N.; Gamage, R. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) is most important for academic research and plays an esteemed role in improving university ranking at present. The objective of this study is to find out the current status of ...
  • The Implementation of Development Projects in Sri Lanka for a Sustainable Development Administration of Environmental Management:A Study of the Housing Project for Resettlement of People at Wilaththakulam Silawatura in Wilpattuwa Conservation 
    Somarathna, D.H.A.S. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Sri Lanka is one of the countries which have been subjected to many serious socio–economic problems. During the last 50 years the country has changed beyond recognition. In a fast changing world it is inevitable. The ...
  • Socio-economic Status and Adaptation Strategies of Flood Victims in Selected Grama Nilaghari Divisions in Lower Valley of Kaluganga 
    Siriwardana, S.H.S.M.; Herath, H.M.B.S.; Alwis, R.H.N.S. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Flood is the most frequently experienced natural hazard in Sri Lanka that can affect the socio-economic status of the number of communities living in flood-prone areas in the country. Kaluganga (River Kalu) valley is ...
  • Agro-Forestry Practices In Tea Cultivation Arears With Special Reerence To Nuwaraeliya, Sri Lanka 
    Sumanapala, M.R.N.S. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Agro-forestry is an activity that combines production on the same plot of land, with annual agricultural activities and delayed long term production by trees. The hill country plantation area is mainly concerned with tea ...
  • A Desk Study: The Use of Public Relations in Promoting Films 
    Ruwanpathirana, I. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Film is an art form which is basically to entertain people through visual storytelling. On the other hand, it is a business which has been a huge revenue driver in the entertainment industry. However, not all films succeed ...
  • Librarians’ Perceptions of Successful Leadership Skills of University Libraries in Sri Lanka : With reference Western Province Universities 
    Dharmarathne, B.A.N.D. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Leadership skills are the strengths and abilities of individuals which help the oversee processes, guide initiatives and steer their employees toward the achievement of goals. Leadership skills are an essential component ...
  • Picturing the Sri Lankan War: A Study on the Practice of War Reporting and Photojournalism 
    Madushanka, H.A.G. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Photojournalism is a form of journalism that employs images in news reporting. In conflict reporting, the news value of a photo is high. A photo speaks louder than words and war-related news always has a high demand in ...
  • Farmers’ Perceptions of Climate Change on Sri Lankan Agriculture: Case Study of Kurunegala District 
    Upananda, V.; Norbert, S.A. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    Farmers are accustomed to cope with year-to-year changes in the climate but climate change is expected to accelerate the need and magnitude of farmers’ adaptation. Based on a survey of farmers in Kurunegala District (89 ...
  • Regional Cooperation in South Asia: Problems and Prospects 
    Dr. Raju, T.N. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The 21th century is a century of integration wherein man-made barriers were shattered. The significant trend of recent international relations is the trend towards regionalism. This is driven by the urgency of channelling ...
  • Impact of Land Cover Changes on Steep Slopes in Central Highlands for Accelerating the Landslides in Sri Lanka: An Experience from Aranayaka Landslide 
    Silva, T.M.; Dr. Sakalasooriya, N. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    This paper discusses the nature of the impact of land cover changes which has been occurred in Central Highlands in intensifying the landslides. The land cover on the steep slopes in Central Highlands of Sri Lanka has ...
  • Strengthening Exports for Unifloral Honey through E-traceability 
    Srivastava, A.; Dr.Dashora, K. (4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)
    The food industry is becoming more consumer-oriented today. Honey is being increasingly consumed for its high nutritive value and its immense contribution to human health. Globally, the annual honey production is about ...

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