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• Inclusion and Social Dimension of Higher Education (Keynote Address) 

  Kiš-Glavaš, Lelia (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)
• Aspects of Romanian Students' Attitudes Towards Using Vlogging as a Tool in the Education Process 

  Briciu, Victor-Alexandru; Briciu, Arabela; Baciu, Dumitrița-Valentina (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  This paper seeks to provide insight into the concept of vlogging and its implications for the education and lives of young people. Vlogging as a phenomenon has been developed owing to technological advancements and the ...
• The Perceptions of Peers About Students With Disabilities: An Analysis With Special Reference to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna 

  Jayasekara, A.J.; Kumari, I.G.S.; Pannilage, Upali (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  A good tertiary education is linked to broad socio-economic advantages when students with disabilities enrol in higher education. Their overall academic performance, retention rates, and graduation rates are similar than ...
• Learning Loss due to School Closure: A Systematic Review 

  Agalya, V.; Gunarathne, B.P.G.S. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  In Sri Lanka, students have faced multiple instances of school closures, stemming from various factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Easter attacks, teachers' strikes, and the economic crisis. Existing research has ...
• Breaking Down Barriers: Exploring the Mechanisms for Social Inclusion Within the University of Peradeniya 

  Premarathne, H.D.P.; Gunarathna, I.U.; Thoradeniya, W.M.S.M.K. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  Promoting social inclusion within higher education settings is crucial. However, despite the growing concern about social inclusion, there are barriers that prevent students, including those with disabilities (SWDs), from ...
• An Exploratory Study of Perceptions of SRH Education Among Female University SWDs: Student Perspectives 

  Jayasena, Chandima; Gunarathna, Ishari; Thakur, Abhishek (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education is a fundamental component of health education, integral to the well-being of individuals across diverse communities. Ensuring its accessibility to all, regardless of disabilities, ...
• Exploring the Nature of the Influence of Social Media in Professing the Identity of Homosexuals in Colombo, Sri Lanka: A Mixed-Methods Study 

  Wickramasekara, H.W.M.Yohan (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  This study investigates how social media influences Sri Lankans' perceptions of homosexuality. The study looks at how LGBTQ+ people in Sri Lanka have interacted with social media and how it has affected their sense of self, ...
• Inclusive Approach to Students With Disabilities in Academic Setting: The Case of the IncEdu Project 

  Feric, Martina (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  The educational programme "Inclusive Approach to Students with Disabilities in Academic Setting" for teaching and non-teaching staff was developed under the project Developing Inclusive Education for Students with Disabilities ...
• Teachers’ Perceptions of the Students With Special Educational Needs in an Inclusive Educational Context in the Baddegama Educational Division 

  Poshitha, M.G.S. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  Inclusive education promotes the integration of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) into regular classrooms, fostering an environment where all learners can thrive together. This study explored the teachers’ ...
• Using Flipped Classroom Approach to Enhancing Career and Life Skills: A Study With Mathematics Teachers 

  Eriyagama, I.S.K.; Bandara, B.M.S. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  Along with technological advancements, there has been a transformative shift in educational practices due to a new paradigm. In this context, there is an increased focus on blended learning models where technology is used ...
• Impact of Urbanisation on Mental Disorders in SAARC Countries 

  Edirisuriya, Chamath; Serasundera, Mayangi; Darampriya, Pramoth; Weerasooriya, Malshani; Wisenthige, Krishantha; Jayathilaka, Ruwan; Pathirana, Udeshika (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  Mental disorder can be a determinant factor of a society’s health as it affects the most vital resource available within it, which is people who are a part of the workforce, form relationships, and act in an operational ...
• An Exploratory Study on the Consequences for Young People of Cyberbullying - The New Form of Online Violence and Aggression 

  Briciu, Arabela; Briciu, Victor-Alexandru; Bortoș, Eliza-Lorena (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  Following Thomas's (2012) observations, the early 20th century was dominated by psychological and functionalist paradigms that theorised violence as a natural inclination of human beings or as a product of social conditions; ...
• Investigating the Influence of Colonialism on the Religious Landscape of Sri Lanka and Its Impact on Inclusivity 

  Manage, K.M.G.Arjuna; Dias, Nuwanthi (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  This research paper explores the profound impact of British colonialism on the religious landscape of Sri Lanka and its consequences for societal inclusivity. The study relies on a comprehensive analysis of primary and ...
• Differences in Emotional Well-Being, Social Inclusion and Academic Self-Concept Between Students With and Without Disabilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina 

  Žic Ralić, Anamarija (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  Social and emotional development of all students is one of the important goals of inclusive education. The aim of this research is to examine differences in emotional well-being, social inclusion, and academic self-concept ...
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Mechanisms at Sri Lankan Universities and the Way Forwards for Policy Implications 

  Pannilage, Upali; Vickneswaran, Gunanayagam (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  There are certain mechanisms under the institutional academic and administrative systems, common to all state universities in Sri Lanka that could facilitate to satisfy the requirements of Student with Disabilities. This ...
• Students With Disabilities in Higher Education in Sri Lanka: Challenges, Impediments, and the Way Forward 

  Dorabawila, Samanmala; Abhayaratne, Anoma; Yatigammana, Sakunthala (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2023-09-14)

  Access to education is well-accepted as a universal right. However, for Students With Disabilities (SWD), providing equal access to higher education and ensuring they can pursue their education on par with their peers ...

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