• Factors Affecting the Tea Industry in Sri Lanka 

  Madushani, M.G.N.; Madurasinghe, M.M.S.K. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  The tea Industry in Sri Lanka is currently facing a serious crisis and, this crisis has caused an adverse impact on tea production and tea export. Despite this, there are only a few studies that comprehensively assessed ...
• Factors Influencing Exchange Rate Volatilities in Sri Lanka; In Comparison to Peru 

  Jayasinghe, V.T.; Rupasinghe, B.N.; Jeewandarage, P.O.; Abeysekara, L.T.S.D.Z. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  This study aims to identify the factors affecting the exchange rate volatilities in Sri Lanka compared to Peru. The country Peru was selected because it is the most comparable to Sri Lanka based on the GDP Per Capita ...
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• Crisis as an Opportunity for a Paradigm Shift (Keynot II) 

  Harishchandra, P.K.G. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  Sri Lanka, once considered a promising emerging and developing economy of Asia, has to tread through rough waters over the past several years resulting in poor macroeconomic performance, particularly in terms of subpar ...
• Responsible Leadership by Family Business (M)SMEs; what and why this presents an opportunity post-COVID (Keynote I) 

  Caspersz, Donella (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  This Conference positions at the Centre of its theme that the events of COVID 19 demand a new paradigm shift in a “way that promotes sharing, coordination and cooperation which helps stabilise the global economy and return ...
• Determinants of Student Satisfaction in Online Tutorials: A Study of an Online Education Academy 

  Nandasena, N.P.H.; Rebecca, E. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  Distance learning is gaining popularity as a competitive alternative to traditional classroom instruction. Educational institutions that offer formal classroom education also incorporate distance learning courses due to ...
• The Moderating Effect of Playing Hours on the Impact of Video Game Addiction in Causing the Aggressive Behavior of Non-State University Students among Gen Z in Sri Lanka 

  Fonseka, S.; Hathurusinghe, B.; Samindika, T.; Ramasingha, L.; Weerarathna, R.; Rathnayake, N.; Jayasuriya, N. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  This study aimed to determine how the amount of time spent playing video games affects the aggressive behavior of Gen Z students at private universities in Sri Lanka. Public anxiety has been sparked by the negative effects ...
• Online Learning and Students’ Satisfaction: A Case of state-owned Schools in Sri Lanka 

  Virajani, W.O.; Jayampathi, E.K. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  While the COVID-19 pandemic persists, most government schools have shifted to online learning, through various digital platforms to complete their instruction, even though teaching remotely was extremely difficult for ...
• Determinants of Intention to Use E-Learning by Sri Lankan University Students 

  Madhavi, W.W.I.; Bamunukula, D.D.; Wijesundara, T.R. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  With the development of the technology and recent influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, both Sri Lankan and students around the world have shifted to e-learning educational platforms and other distance-based educational ...
• The Departure of Complexities and Arrival of Success: Multi-Case Research Study of QR Code Adoption in the Gasoline Station Industry during the Economic Crisis 

  Liyanage, T.; Jayasuriya, N.; Kumara, N. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  In recent years, digital transformation has been a key focus for many organizations as they seek to remain competitive and efficient in an increasingly digital world. Thus, the economic crisis conveyed by the COVID-19 ...
• The Role of IT Capabilities in Enhancing the Supply Chain Resilience of Sri Lankan Apparel Exporters 

  De Costa, W.A.D.S.; Kumari, K.L.M.; Rishdha, M.R.F.; Kelly, T.P.; Madhavika, N.; Jayasinghe, J.K.P.S.K. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  The need for a resilient supply chain has become more prominent in the modern world today. Supply Chain Resilience (SCR) is a concept that has been vastly addressed in earlier studies. However, little is known regarding ...
• Application of Lean Practices in the Sri Lankan Private Hospital Sector 

  Wickramathunga, K.G.; Patabendige, D.I.K.; Dilshan, S.A.S.; Udugampola, N.C.; Karunarathna, N.; Shamila, A.K.P.P. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  This paper investigates the availability and application of lean practices in the supply chain function of the private hospital sector in Sri Lanka in order to identify the overall improvement, such as the reduction in ...
• Supply Chain Resilience During Economic Crisis: A Case of Construction SMEs in a Developing Country 

  Bandara, H.M.B.M.; Manchanayake, S.M.A.M.; Perera, H.A.C.S.; Bandara, P.R.W.D.; Madhavika, N.; Jayasinghe, M.; Ehalapitiya, K.H.S.M. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  The ability of supply chains to cope with unexpected disruptions and quick recoverory while maintaining normal operations is referred as the supply chain resilience in supply chain management. Supply chain resilience refers ...
• Alcohol Consumption and Liver Cirrhosis Mortality: Panel Evidence from Asian Region 

  Fernando, S.D.R.S.; Harshani, H.G.N.; Wijekoon, N.V.K.; Lokeshwara, A.A.; Weerasinghe, K.G.; Pathirana, U. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  Alcoholic beverages, such as wine, beer, and spirits, are widely consumed globally. However, their consumption poses significant risks, including an increased likelihood of injuries and accidents. Even a single episode of ...
• Factors Influencing Exchange Rate Volatilities: Sri Lanka Compared with Ukraine 

  Abeysekara, L.T.S.D.Z.; Kothalawala, C.; Jayasinghe, V.T.; Rupasinghe, B.N.; Jeewandarage, P.O. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  The exchange rate is the price of one country’s currency in terms of another country. This study aims to identify the factors affecting the exchange rate volatilities in Sri Lanka compared with Ukraine. These two countries ...
• An Estimation of Technical Efficiency of Turmeric Production in Sri Lanka 

  Perera, M.I.D.; Thayaparan, A. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  While acknowledging that Sri Lanka's agriculture industry substantially contributes to the country's total agricultural output, experts have found that spices are not produced at total capacity. Turmeric, for example, is ...
• Modern and Traditional Vegetable Loss Reduction Methods Used by Sri Lankan Farmers 

  Dilhara, Y.A.; Rathnayake, R.M.I.D.; Rathnayake, S.M.T.A.; Jayasuriya, N. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  Vegetable losses throughout the pre and post-harvest phases continue to be a major issue for farmers in Sri Lanka. To mitigate these losses, both modern and traditional approaches are being applied. The purpose of this ...
• An Inquisitorial Study of Public Policies Implemented for Ancient Social Welfare (From Rajarata Civilization) 

  Gamage, L.; Pabasara, H.K. (Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2023-08-16)

  A society is established because of human needs and activities. The concept of "welfare" has a special place in society. Welfare helps to promote the individual's physical and spiritual development and maintains social ...

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