Browsing 11th Academic Session - 2014 by Title

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  • Adoption of Mobile Banking In Sri Lanka 
    Wathsala, C.H.M.; Erangani, S.D.; Tharangani, P.A.N.; Kanakarathne, C.I.; Madhusanka, W.D.Y. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    In this research paper adoption of mobile banking are outlined. A survey on 100 mobile banking users Kalutara district was selected to conduct what are the specific factors that motivate to adopt mobile banking in Sri ...
  • Assessment of Nutritional Status and Adequacy of Dietary Intake among Institutionalized Elders in Galle 
    Aasath, M.A.M.; Wijesinghe, C.J. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Introduction: Elderly population is a group vulnerable for malnutrition, especially those living in institutions. Assessment of food intake and provision of appropriate nutrition is Essential for improvement of their ...
  • Baseline Study on the Nutritional Status of Rural Population in Ambagahakanda Village Adjacent to the Sinharaja Forest 
    Jayamanne, V.S.; Chai, Zhuo; Fernando, G.S.N.; Subodinee, A.A.M.; Kumari, W.G.U.; Senanayake, S.G.J.N.; Rathnasekara, W.A.D.P.R. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    '"'Consumption of a balanced-nutritious diet is essential in ensuring public health. It is important to assess the baseline nutritional status of the population before development and implementation of an effective ...
  • Behaviour of Japanese Quails (Cotumix japonica) Kept on Different Bedding Materials 
    Pethiyagoda, N.A.; Gunawardhana, H.G.T.N.; Senaratna, D.; Katukurunda, K.G.S.C.; Buddika, H.A.A.Y.; Atapattu, N.S.B.M. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    In caged Japanese Quails {Cotumix japonica), there are several welfare problems such as head injuries caused by aggressive pecking and head- banging as a consequence of escape responses. Objective of the study was to ...
  • Beyond Language Structures 
    Wijesinghe, Wimal (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    This study explores the interrelation between the process approach to writing and the writing competence of the learner. The study adopted the hypothesis that process approach to writing improves the writing competence ...
  • Biomass Estimation of Economically Important Sea Weeds Along the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka 
    Hirimuthugoda, N.Y.; Hansagith, N.G.L.S.; Pahalawattaarachchi, V. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2014-03-19)
    Sri Lanka has a coastline of approximately 1700 km, along which many varieties of marine algae are found. There are nearly 260 species of seaweeds growing along the coastal line. Out of these only a few species of ...
  • 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 ...

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