• Examing the research landscape and identifying gaps in digital reference services in sri lankan academic libraries: insights from literature 

  Bandara, B.E.S.; Hindagolla, B.M.M.C.B. (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Digital Reference Service (DRS) is generally identified as the provision of online mediated reference services by specialized personnel using the internet and computer technologies to communicate with the users and the ...
• An exploring study of bibliotherapy in a library setting: historical development and future directions 

  Harshani, K. R. N. (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  This article offers a thorough examination of the idea of bibliotherapy and specific recommendations for its efficient application in libraries. Bibliotherapy is a subset of expressive therapy that methodically uses books ...
• An overview of open access journal publishing in Sri Lanka with special reference to SLJOL project 

  Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D. (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Open Access (OA) is seen as an unprecedented opportunity by developing countries in addressing issues related to publishing scholarly research findings and providing free access to them. Objective of the study is to present ...
• Publication trends in research on digital disaster management in libraries: a bibliometric study based on google scholar 

  Thennakoon, Sajani; Kumara, H.U.C.S (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Bibliometric analysis is a type of analysis technique that includes the procedure of collecting, calculating, analyzing, and interpreting various types of literature. The objectives of this study were to identify the most ...
• Factors influencing rural school students’ disengagement in advanced level examination 

  Silva, Sachini; Rathnayake, Rakshika (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Education is an essential concept for the future existence of students in a country. Education prepares the child to fit into society by improving the child's skills, intelligence, and ability. Here, the school can be ...
• Status and trends in conservation and management of elephants in sri lanka: an analysis of social media behaviour 

  Sewwandi, G.G.D.; Karunarathne, M. (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Elephants are one of the major wildlife attractions in Sri Lanka. It has been revered in Asia for centuries and plays a vital role in the continent’s culture, religion, and war. They also play a critical role in maintaining ...
• Determinants of Sri Lankan foreign policy: an in-depth analysis 

  Amarasingha, Hashini N. (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Foreign policy serves as a vital tool in securing the national interest of a country while determining the nature of inter-state relations among the nations. The foreign policy of Sri Lanka can be analyzed through the ...
• The impact of folk poetry on traditional communication: a review of Sri Lankan Janakaviya 

  Hansani, K. P. Erandima; Rathnayake, R. M. Auchithya (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  This research delves into the captivating world of Sri Lankan Janakaviya, a traditional folk poetry form, to uncover its profound impact on communication and cultural preservation within the rich tapestry of Sinhala culture. ...
• A sociological analysis of the impact of globalization on modern food culture between Sri Lanka and India 

  Rathnayake, R.M.V.S. (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  One of the world's major geographical regions is “South Asia”. South Asian countries have a wide variety of art forms, cuisines, religions, dialects, and belief systems, making them incredibly diverse culturally. “Food, ...
• Traditional caste hierarchy and services in Sinhala society (from the traditional villages in Kurunegala district) 

  Wasala, W.M. Madu (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  In any society there are economic, social, and cultural imbalances between groups of people. Sociologists have called this ‘Social Stratification’. Accordingly, caste and class status are a representation of social inequality. ...
• Research productivity and research growth at the university of kelaniya: a study based on the postgraduate theses collection 

  Wimalasiri, B.G.S.P.; De Silva, A.P.U. (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  This study focused on a comprehensive review of postgraduate theses spanning the period from 1960 to 2023, drawing primarily from the repository of postgraduate theses in the main library, University of Kelaniya. The primary ...
• A comparative study of titles in the Badulu pillar inscription through secondary sources 

  Divakara, Anurin Indika; Rubasinghe, Anusha Sajeewanie (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  This study investigates the professionals delineated within the Badulu Pillar inscription, focusing on analyzing their designated responsibilities and contextual applications. The research delves into an analysis of the ...
• Role of safeguarding the indigenous knowledge in the department of library and information science (dlis) in diverse perspectives: a review of literature 

  Senarathna, K.I.D. (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Information Science. This discipline plays a crucial role in preserving, promoting, and sharing indigenous knowledge for the benefit of indigenous communities, researchers, and society. Various institutions and organisations ...
• The division of labour involvement is an ultimate result of the production of palm leaf manuscripts? In relation to the Sri Lankan palm leaf manuscripts 

  Alahakoon, Champa N. K. (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  The traditions of writing on palm-leaves in Ceylon began in the 1st century AD, making a highly successful period. However, these materials couldn’t be used in their natural state for writing and required preparation ...
• Traditional conservation methods used to preserve indian palm leaf manuscripts: a literature review 

  Nishanthi, Menaka (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Manuscript preservation is an important subject for librarians, archivists, curators, and scholars who care about manuscripts. Palm-leaf manuscripts are more prone to deterioration due to their organic character, making ...
• An investigation into the implementation of the modern university concept in the Buddhist Sangharamas concerning the academic development of the Anuradhapura period 

  Siriwardena, A.S.; Wickramasinghe, N.G.I.M. (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  The historical exploration of educational institutions in the Anuradhapura era presents a remarkable parallel to the modern university system. While the concept of the university emerged in the Western world during the 9th ...
• Critical examination of sidathsangarawa through secondary sources 

  Divakara, Anurin Indika; Jayasundara, C.C. (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  It is possible to observe the emergence of various language forms in response to contemporary social communication needs. The process of standardizing one form of language practice can be discerned through an examination ...
• A comparative study of wood materials used in building construction (reference to maimathaya) 

  Kalpani, K. Tharunya (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  When constructing a building, it is very important to think about its durability. The material used for it is important here. Accordingly, there should be an understanding of types of wood, use of wood, etc. "Maimataya", ...
• Prospects of recycling used plaster of paris – short review 

  Dunuwila, D.H.W.H.M.M.S.; Udayanga, W.D. Chanaka (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Plaster of Paris (POP- CaSO4. 0.5H2O) is used for various applications, such as in the ceramic industry, where it serves as a crucial component in crafting moulds and cementitious materials used in construction projects ...
• Sustainable organic farming using biofertilizers – option for synthetic fertilizers 

  Kadigamuwa, C. C.; Mapa Mapa, S. T. (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  In the last few decades, synthetic chemical fertilizers have played a major role in enhancing agricultural productivity in limited agricultural lands to feed the increasing world population. At the same time, the massive ...

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