Browsing 11th Academic Session - 2014 by Title

Browsing 11th Academic Session - 2014 by Title

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  • Calcium Hydroxide as an Alkaline Solution for Electrochemical Chloride Extraction (EGE) Method 
    Pushpakumara, B.H.J.; De Silva, Sudhira; De Silva, G.H.M.J. Subashi (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Corrosion of steel reinforcement due to ingress of chloride ions (Cl-) causes the deterioration of RC structures. Reduction of Cl* from steel reinforcements prevent the corrosion. Cathodic Protection (CP) method removes ...
  • Callus Induction and Plant Regeneration of Selected Indica and Japonica Rice Cultivars via Anther culture 
    Sandaruvini, P.L.P.S.; Ratnasekera, D. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Anther culture provides a quick route in obtaining pure lines in a single generation from either green haploid plant that are artificially or spontaneously doubled. Indica rice are known as highly recalcitrant genotypes ...
  • Causes of Boredom at Work in Brandix Essentials Hambantota 
    Kumari, W.G.N.P.; Rathnayake, R.M.D.D. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    The purposes of this paper are to investigate whether boredom is in the organization, identify which are the factors cause to boredom and give the suggestions to mitigate the boredom. Every one can experiences of boredom ...
  • Causes of Child Sexual Abuses in Matara District of Sri Lanka 
    Amarasinghe, S.W.; Pannilage, Upali; Wijepala, N.G.U.S. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Child sexual abuses have become a contemporary social issue in the present Sri Lankan society. The effects of child sexual abuse can include physical injury to the child, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety ...
  • Characteristics of Water Dependent Repellency of Soils Amended with Hydrophobic Organic Matter 
    Leelamanie, D.A.L.; Liyanage, T.D.P. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Soil water repellency is caused by low-energy surfaces where the attraction between solid and liquid phases is weak. Water repellency is positively correlated with soil organic matter and occurs when mineral particles ...
  • Competitive Ability of Some Weedy Rice Populations at Vegetative Stage Compared to Cultivated Rice 
    Rupasingha, K.M.A.S.K.; Ratnasekera, Disna (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Weedy rice (Oryza sativa L. f. spontanea) has become an increasing problem in most rice growing areas in Sri Lanka. Weedy rice has direct consequences on farmers’ income by reducing yield and commodity value. Weedy rice ...
  • Constitutional Crises in Sri Lanka 
    De Zoysa, Indrajee (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Sri Lanka has been undergoing a conflict, a protracted one at that, which essentially goes back to the pre and post colonial times. The texture of the conflict is different and critics have analyzed it in different ...
  • Corrosion Inhibition Effect of Water Extract of Teak (Tectona grandis) Leaves on Mild Steel in lM HC1 
    Edussuriya, M.; Arachchige, U.S.K. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    The study of mild steel corrosion phenomena has become important particularly in acidic media because of the increased industrial applications of acid solutions. Green organic compounds serve as effective inhibitors for ...
  • Critical Success Factors of the Successfulness of Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneurs 
    Jayampathi, E.K.; Samarawickrama, D. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneurs (SMEs) have been fully recognized by governments and development experts as the main engine of economic growth and a major factor in promoting private sector development. SMEs are ...
  • Current Trends Related to Filariasis in the Matara District 
    Edirisinghe, G. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Filariasis is a disease caused by a parasite. It is estimated that around 120 million cases are reported around the world every year. Geographically the disease spreads in tropical and sub tropical areas such as Asia, ...
  • Determinants of Employee Retention Intention 
    Garsha, W.G.N.; Ramawickrama, J. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Employee retention refers to the ability of an organization to retain its employees. Apparel industry plays a major role in Sri Lankan economy. High level of employee absenteeism and turnover is a chronic disease of this ...
  • Determinants of Job Satisfaction of Non Academic Employees 
    Yapa, P.M.S.P.; Rathnayake, R.M.; Senanayake, S.G.J.N.; Premakumara, P. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    The government introduced reforms in higher education sector enabling private and foreign entities to establish fully accredited universities in Sri Lanka in 2012. This has made education market in Sri Lanka highly ...
  • Determinants of Potential Tax Payers’s Perception Towards of Income Tax Evasion in Sri Lanka 
    Liyanage, P.D.H.; Abeywickrama, H.V.D.I. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Tax evasion has become one of the critical issues faced by the governments in majority of developing countries all over the world. Importantly, not many of these countries have made sufficient efforts to identify the ...
  • Determination of Optimum Dietary NaCl Requirement for Growth of Broiler Finishers using Choice Feeding Method 
    Pethiyagoda, N.A.; Wickramasinghe, K.P.; Atapattu, N.S.B.M. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Choice feeding has been used to determine the requirements of some nutrients of poultry. This study adopted the choice feeding method to determine the optimum dietary NaCl level that maximizes the growth performance of ...
  • Determination of Yield and Yield Components of Traditional Rice Cultivars of Sri Lanka in Yala and Maha Seasons 
    Amarasinghe, U.G.S.; Ranawake, A.L. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    One hundred Sri Lankan traditional rice cultivars were evaluated at 2011/2012 Maha and 2012 Yala seasons to understand the seasonal changes on yield and yield components of individual rice cultivars. Experiment was ...
  • Development of a Simplified Francis Turbine for Pico-Hydropower Generation 
    Hettiarachchi, N.K.; Bandara, K.R.M.M.B.R.; Abesiri, A.N.M.C.N.; Chathuranga, M.M.K.D. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    The world’s hydropower potential from rivers and reservoirs amounts to no less than 15 »• billion MWh per year and only about 20 percent of this has been developed. Hydropower is not only environmentally friendly but also ...
  • Development of Flood Damage Estimation Functions 
    Kulathunga, S.P.S.P.; Ransara, N.D.P.; Silva, G.H.A.C. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Flood damage estimation and providing compensation for victims are important post flood procedures. In Sri Lanka the common practice is to conduct post flood survey and estimate flood damage. This consumes more time and ...
  • Development of IDF Curves for GALLE Meteorological Station 
    Rajapaksha, R.M.K.C.; Ransara, N.D.P.; Silva, G.H.A.C. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Flash floods are becoming more and more common and frequent particularly in urban areas all over the world. Unplanned development and alteration of existing land-use are identified as major contributing factors for flash ...
  • Development to Whom in Sri Lanka: A case study 
    Samarakoon, Aruni; Priyantha, I. Renuka; Uluwaduge, Pradeep (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Post developmental construction policies in Sri Lanka are trying to reach two ends. One is to fulfill the citizens' needs and the other is to attract foreign direct investments (FDI). To address the citizens' needs, state ...
  • The Discourse Pertaining to Illegal Migration in Sri Lanka 
    Priyantha, Renuka; De Zoysa, Indrajee; Wijepala, Upul Sanjeewa (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    The phenomenon of human migration is as old as the human reality. Humans have been migrating for a multitude of reasons. Ranging from economic to political reasons, the notion of security plays a huge role in the migrant ...

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