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2024-03-29T02:01:57ZImpact of COVID-19 outbreak on stress and depression among Indian football players.
http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/26464
Title: Impact of COVID-19 outbreak on stress and depression among Indian football players.
Authors: Cherappurath, N.; hmed, M. D.; López Sánchez, G. F.; Begum, S.; Sreelekha, N.; Elayaraja, M.; Rathnayaka, A.; Azeezul Kabeer, D.
Abstract: The Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic restricted our normal life activities for the past several
months, continuing its impact. Its repercussions led many countries to remain locked down and
closed institutions and workplaces. The closure severely impacted the sporting industry and hindered
performing its normal activities. Sports and exercise are generally considered the best facilitator for
embedding a healthy and active lifestyle and were not adequately advocated during the pandemic.
This study aimed to examine the level of stress and depression among football players during the
peak time of the Covid-19 outbreak. Furthermore, it measured whether the socio-demographic
information, such as gender, region, and level of participation influenced participants' stress and
depression during that time. A total of 204 football players recruited from different parts of India
participated in this study. Participants’ responses to stress and depression were measured through the
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Stress and depression showed a significant correlation among the footballers. Socio-demographic variables (except region,
level of participation, and age), did not present any significant relationship. Footballers who
experienced stress and depression during the Covid-19 pandemic showed positive correlations
between the two constructs. Athletes from India's Southern region perceived higher stress levels than
those from the Western part of India. The level of participation and age had no significant effect on
the participants' perceived stress and depression.2023-01-01T00:00:00ZA qualitative analysis of barriers and challengers toward sports entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka
http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/24383
Title: A qualitative analysis of barriers and challengers toward sports entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka
Authors: Akalanka, S.; Weerakoon, R.; Vitharana, S.; Abeysignhe, C.
Abstract: The current study was aim to identify the barriers and challenges face by sports
entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Qualitative research approach has employed to understand barriers
and challengers of sport entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Primary source of data have used for the
study and semi-structured interview has applied to collecting data from selected sample. Thus,
secondary source of data has gathered from relevant research articles, textbook, websites and
other related academic work for develop the conceptual framework. The study has used
purposive and snowball sampling methods to collect data from population. The qualitative data
has analyzed by using thematic analysis techniques. The results have revealed that 10 major
barriers and challengers, which face by Sri Lankan sport entrepreneurs such as Capital,
Politics, Business Environment, Business Knowledge, Weather, Public Relations, Time
Management, Personal Responsibilities, Employees, and Consumers. As a managerial
perspective, current results will useful to practitioners, government and policy makers for
preparing new rule and policies to develop sport entrepreneurship sector in Sri Lankan. In
addition, Future researchers can use same factors to identify intensity of entrepreneur’s barriers
and challengers in different context.2021-01-01T00:00:00ZSWA+BHAAWA (NATURE): DEFINITION AND UNDERSTANDING
http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/24382
Title: SWA+BHAAWA (NATURE): DEFINITION AND UNDERSTANDING
Authors: Jayantha, K; Ariyawansa, R.; Kumara, U.
Abstract: The amazing creation of nature is the result of millions of years of continuous existence. It tells a triumphant story about the adaptation of endangered species to a variety of environmental factors. Behind the natural phenomena that include all species such as animals, plants and planets is a dynamic invisible scene. This study explored the doctrine that underlies the active concept of nature. The need to understand what nature is in the long journey of discovering the definition of the concept of sustainability was the main motivation for this study. The objectives of the study were to 1. understand the concept of ‘swabhaawa dharma’ or ‘swabhawa’ (nature) through pada vibhaṁgakaraṇaya’ (word dissociation) method; 2. understand the concept of nature through synonyms; 3. understand the concept of of nature through dictionary definitions; 4. understand the concept of nature through experts' opinions; 5. understand the concept of nature through the ‘nirukthi’ method; 6. understand the concept of nature through findings by scholars and 7. understand the concept of nature by identifying the elements of nature. The study used a descriptive analysis methodology and a ‘sakaaya pada nirukthi’ method for data analysis. As the study data were available in the native language, that is, in Sinhala, the ‘sakaaya pada nirukthi’ method was used as the most appropriate methodology. Given this study’s nature, a novel technique called ‘vida darshanaya’ was successfully used to implement this study’s objectives. Finally, the study found that the concept of nature is mechanized on six components.2021-01-01T00:00:00ZPark (Uyana): Conceptualization
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Title: Park (Uyana): Conceptualization
Authors: Jayantha, K.; Ariyawansa, RG.; Kumara, U. Anura
Abstract: Historical evidence proves that 'parks' have been used as a reconciliation tool between humans and the environment since prehistoric times. With the emergence of various forms of gardening, the basic meaning of park took different forms. This led to complications of understanding what it means by a park. Thus, this paper aims to realize the exact definition of Uyana, which is the Sinhala language term for park how the park is used as a term. The authors used Hela Nirukthi Shasthraya or Hela Niyyukthastra as the method to understand the basic definition of park. We used the equation A = 100/An, B = A/Bn, C = B/Cn, D = C/Dn where A = Base word, B = Level 2, C = Level 3, D = Level 4 and n = number of pure synonyms, to measure definition power of park. We further investigated how many terms are used synonymously with park, and which were gradually distancing away from the basic meaning of park. Further investigations revealed that the identified meanings given to park were indicating a weak power in terms of the power of those definitions. In addition, the term taxonomy of the term park illustrates that the meaning of the park has differentiated with the global development from its original/ basic meaning.2021-01-01T00:00:00Z