DOCSLIB.ORG

Annual Research Symposium 2018

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Annual Research Symposium 2018 UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO SRI LANKA ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM 2018 Engaging with the Digital World in Higher Education PROCEEDINGS 8 November 2018 i PROCEEDINGS ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM 2018 UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO, SRI LANKA The material in this publication has been supplied by the authors through the Faculty Representatives, as the final approved documents. Neither the University of Colombo nor the Editorial Committee is responsible for any material produced in this publication. November 2018 ISSN 2386-1916 Symposium logo design: Anjalee Srimaalee and Praneeth Rathnayake Cover design: Asithanjana Batuwanthudawa Formatting: Minoli Wijetunga and Sandani Yapa Abeywardena ii UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO, SRI LANKA OUR MOTTO ‘Buddhi Sarvathra Bhrajate’ Wisdom Enlightens OUR VISION To be a center of global excellence in education, research and stakeholder engagement to enrich human potential for the betterment of society. OUR MISSION To discover and disseminate knowledge; enhance innovation; and promote a culture of broad inquiry throughout and beyond the university through engagement and collaboration with industry and community. iii iv ORGANISING COMMITTEE Main Committee Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sandagomi Coperahewa, Chair, Symposium Committee Prof. R.C.K. Hettiarachchi, Rector, Sri Palee Campus Prof. Premakumara de Silva, Dean, Faculty of Arts Prof. Manjula Vithanapathirana, Dean, Faculty of Education Prof. Nayani Melegoda, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies Prof. W.I. Nanayakkara, Dean, Faculty of Law Dr. M.P.P. Dharmadasa, Dean, Faculty of Management and Finance Prof. Jennifer Perera, Dean, Faculty of Medicine Prof. Devaka K. Weerakoon, Dean, Faculty of Nursing Prof. K.R.R. Mahanama, Dean, Faculty of Science Prof. J.K.D.S. Jayanetti, Dean, Faculty of Technology Dr. D.C. Kuruppu, Acting Librarian Mr. K.A.S. Edward, Registrar Ms. K.S.T.S. Jayasooriya, Bursar Ms. T.D.D. Pathiranage, SAR, Academic & Publications (Convener) Editorial Committee Prof. Dushyanthi Mendis Editor, Faculty of Arts Dr. Kaushalya Perera Co-Editor, Faculty of Arts Dr. Wimal Hewamanage Faculty of Arts Ms. E.S. Neranjani Faculty of Education Prof. K. Amirthalingam Faculty of Graduate Studies Ms. Achalie Kumarage Faculty of Law Prof. K.A.S.P. Kaluarachchi Faculty of Management and Finance Dr. Kalum Wetthasinghe Faculty of Medicine Dr. G.A.S. Premakumara Faculty of Nursing Dr. Champa Magalla Faculty of Science Dr. Chamini K. Hemachandra Faculty of Technology Dr. K.V. Dhanapala Sri Palee Campus Ms. Anuja Silva Library Network v Inauguration Committee Dr. Chandani Liyanage (Chair) Faculty of Arts Mr. Achinthya Bandara Faculty of Arts Dr. Samudra Senarath Faculty of Education Dr. Lanka Wedikandage Faculty of Education Dr. Manori Weeratunga Faculty of Graduate Studies Dr. Dinesha Samararatne Faculty of Law Mr. A. Sarveswaran Faculty of Law Dr. Chamindri Witharana Faculty of Medicine Dr. S.S.P. Warnakulasuriya Faculty of Nursing Dr. Hasini Perera Faculty of Science Dr. Gayathri Silva Faculty of Science Ms. Chamindi Samarasekara Faculty of Technology Ms. Uthpala Herath Sri Palee Campus Ms. Nadeesha Perera Library Network Publicity Committee Prof. Samantha Herath Faculty of Arts Mr. Osanda Gunaratne Faculty of Arts Dr. Prathiba Mahanamahewa Faculty of Law Dr. Hiran Jayaweera Faculty of Science Ms. Sajitha Lakmali Sri Palee Campus Food & Refreshments Committee Dr. Janaki Jayawardene Faculty of Arts Ms. Dulani Priyadharshani Faculty of Education Ms. Dilini Siriwardena Faculty of Graduate Studies Dr. Tharindu Ediriwickrama Faculty of Management and Finance Dr. Sameera Gunawardena Faculty of Medicine Ms. Monika Madhavi Faculty of Science Dr. Kanchana Abeysekara Faculty of Technology Ms. Samanlatha Adhikari Library Network vi CONTENTS Message from the Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo 01 Message from the Symposium Chair 03 Introduction to the Chief Guest 04 Introduction to the Keynote Speaker 05 Keynote Abstract 06 FACULTY SESSIONS Faculty of Arts 07 Message from the Dean, Faculty of Arts 09 Programme 11 Introduction to the Keynote Speaker 12 Keynote Abstract 13 List of Abstracts 14 Abstracts 18 Faculty of Education 55 Message from the Dean, Faculty of Education 56 Programme 57 Introduction to the Keynote Speaker 58 Keynote Abstract 59 List of Abstracts 60 Abstracts 61 Faculty of Graduate Studies 69 Message from the Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies 70 Programme 71 Introduction to the Keynote Speaker 72 List of Abstracts 73 Abstracts 78 vii Faculty of Law 123 Message from the Dean, Faculty of Law 124 Programme 125 Introduction to the Keynote Speaker 126 List of Abstracts 127 Abstracts 130 Faculty of Management and Finance 159 Message from the Dean, Faculty of Management and Finance 160 Programme 161 Introduction to the Keynote Speaker 162 List of Abstracts 163 Abstracts 164 Faculty of Medicine 169 Message from the Dean, Faculty of Medicine 171 Programme 173 Introduction to the Keynote Speaker 174 Keynote Abstract 175 List of Abstracts 176 Abstracts 178 Faculty of Nursing 191 Message from the Dean, Faculty of Nursing 192 Programme 193 Introduction to the Keynote Speaker 194 Keynote Abstract 195 List of Abstracts 196 Abstracts 198 viii Faculty of Science 213 Message from the Dean, Faculty of Science 214 List of Abstracts 215 Abstracts 219 Faculty of Technology 251 Message from the Dean, Faculty of Technology 252 Programme 253 Introduction to the Keynote Speaker 254 Keynote Abstract 255 List of Abstracts 257 Abstracts 259 Sri Palee Campus 271 Message from the Rector, Sri Palee Campus 272 List of Abstracts 273 Abstracts 274 Library Network 279 Message from the Acting Librarian 280 Programme 281 Introduction to the Keynote Speaker 282 Keynote Abstract 283 List of Abstracts 285 Abstracts 287 ix x MESSAGE FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake It is indeed a pleasure to issue this message on the occasion of the Annual Research Symposium 2018 of the University of Colombo. Research generates the kind of knowledge that makes innovations possible and it has a clear potential to make significant contributions to the quality of higher education. The research abstracts submitted for the symposium cover an impressive range of subjects and disciplines, a distinctive aspect of the Annual Research Symposium that makes it unique in the University of Colombo’s calendar. The Symposium provides an ideal opportunity to exchange new information and strengthen the bonds among different groups of researchers working in varied domains and disciplines. This year’s symposium is held under the theme of “Engaging with the Digital World in Higher Education.” At present, many changes in university teaching and learning are occurring due to the emergence of new state/private universities and the growth of digital technology. In this context, I hope the theme of this year's research symposium will provide an opportunity to re-think the future path of university education in Sri Lanka. It is my fervent hope that this year’s symposium would prove to be a productive research forum that will facilitate the exchange of new ideas and make a significant contribution towards the advancement of research culture in the University of Colombo. I would like to extend my best wishes to the Chairman and Organizing Committee of the Annual Research Symposium, the presenters and the participants. I wish the Annual Research Symposium 2018 of the University of Colombo all success. 1 2 MESSAGE FROM THE SYMPOSIUM CHAIR ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM 2018 Professor Sandagomi Coperahewa On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I warmly welcome you to the Inaugural Session and the Faculty Sessions of the Annual Research Symposium 2018. Every year, this is the premier academic congregation that brings together multidisciplinary research findings of the University of Colombo. The theme of this year’s Research Symposium is “Engaging with the Digital World in Higher Education” and each Faculty has its own theme which signifies its identity and discipline. This overall theme and individual Faculty themes recognize the rising importance of digital futures in higher education. Over 200 abstracts are included in this year’s Symposium after a double-blind peer review process, under the guidance of Faculty Editorial Committees. This indicates the diversity of research interests on broad disciplines of the University of Colombo – Arts, Education, Law, Management, Medicine, Nursing, Science and Technology. On behalf of the University of Colombo, I am thankful to His Excellency Mr. Bryce Hutchesson, Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives for gracing this occasion as our Chief Guest and Professor Henrik Hansson of Stockholm University for accepting our invitation as the Keynote Speaker. I thank the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake for his guidance and support in organizing this event. I had a committed and dynamic team to help me in planning and organizing this Research Symposium. As Chair of the organizing committee, I take this opportunity to offer my sincere thanks to all academic and non-academic staff in the University of Colombo who have been working in different committees to make this symposium a reality. Special thanks to the SAR / Academic and Publications Branch for co-ordinating the work of all the sub-committees as the Convener of the Symposium Committee. I thank you all for your efforts, assistance and commitment. 3 INTRODUCTION TO THE CHIEF GUEST Bryce Hutchesson High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka and the Maldives His Excellency Bryce Hutchesson was appointed as Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives in February 2016. He is a senior officer in the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). He joined the Department in 1988 after working for a time as a lawyer in private practice in Melbourne. He has served overseas with DFAT in New Delhi (as Deputy High Commissioner), Bangkok and Tel Aviv, as well as with the Office of National Assessments in Washington DC, USA. Mr Hutchesson’s work with DFAT in Canberra has focused primarily on foreign and security policy issues over a geographic spread from Southeast Asia through South Asia to the Middle East.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Anthropogenic Impacts on Urban Coastal Lagoons in the Western and North-Western Coastal Zones of Sri Lanka
    1 2 Anthropogenic Impacts on Urban Coastal Lagoons in the Western and North-western Coastal Zones of Sri Lanka Jinadasa Katupotha Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Gangodawila, Nugegoda 10250, Sri Lanka [email protected] Abstract Six lagoons from Negombo to Puttalam, along the Western and North Western coast of Sri Lanka, show signs of some change due to urbanization-related anthropological activities. Identified activities have direct implications on morphological features of lagoons, elimination of wetlands (mangrove swamps and marshy lands) and pasture lands, land degradation due to encroachment for shrimp farms, shrinking of lagoons, and production of higher nutrient and heavy metal loads, decline in bird and fish populations and degradation of the scenic beauty. As a result, the lagoon ecosystems have suffered to such a degree that numerous faunal and floral species have disappeared or have diminished considerably over the last few years. All these anthropogenic impacts were identified by the author during 1992, 2002, and 2006 as well as in a study on “Lagoons in Sri Lanka” conducted by IWMI between 2011 and 2012. Key words: Anthropogenic Impacts, Urban Coastal Lagoons, Garbage accumulation, Awareness program Introduction The island of Sri Lanka has 82 coastal lagoons that support a variety of plants and animals, and the economy [1]. Anthropogenic impacts, particularly lagoon fishing, human occupation of the land and water contamination have considerably reduced the faunal and floral population to a point that some of them are in danger of extinction. Such danger of extinction has been accelerated in urban lagoons of the western and northwestern coastal zones, e.g.
    [Show full text]
  • Minutes of Parliament Present
    (Ninth Parliament - First Session) No. 62.] MINUTES OF PARLIAMENT Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10.00 a.m. PRESENT : Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, Speaker Hon. Angajan Ramanathan, Deputy Chairperson of Committees Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Environment Hon. Dullas Alahapperuma, Minister of Power Hon. Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Minister of Agriculture Hon. Udaya Gammanpila, Minister of Energy Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, Minister of Foreign and Leader of the House of Parliament Hon. (Dr.) Bandula Gunawardana, Minister of Trade Hon. Janaka Bandara Thennakoon, Minister of Public Services, Provincial Councils & Local Government Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Labour Hon. Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Minister of Water Supply Hon. (Dr.) Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Plantation Hon. Johnston Fernando, Minister of Highways and Chief Government Whip Hon. Prasanna Ranatunga, Minister of Tourism Hon. C. B. Rathnayake, Minister of Wildlife & Forest Conservation Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa, Minister of Irrigation and State Minister of National Security & Disaster Management and State Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Gamini Lokuge, Minister of Transport Hon. Wimal Weerawansa, Minister of Industries Hon. (Dr.) Sarath Weerasekera, Minister of Public Security Hon. M .U. M. Ali Sabry, Minister of Justice Hon. (Dr.) (Mrs.) Seetha Arambepola, State Minister of Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research and Innovation Hon. Lasantha Alagiyawanna, State Minister of Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection ( 2 ) M. No. 62 Hon. Ajith Nivard Cabraal, State Minister of Money & Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms Hon. (Dr.) Nalaka Godahewa, State Minister of Urban Development, Coast Conservation, Waste Disposal and Community Cleanliness Hon. D. V. Chanaka, State Minister of Aviation and Export Zones Development Hon. Sisira Jayakody, State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Promotion, Rural and Ayurvedic Hospitals Development and Community Health Hon.
    [Show full text]
  • Ranil Wickremesinghe Sworn in As Prime Minister
    September 2015 NEWS SRI LANKA Embassy of Sri Lanka, Washington DC RANIL WICKREMESINGHE VISIT TO SRI LANKA BY SWORN IN AS U.S. ASSISTANT SECRETARIES OF STATE PRIME MINISTER February, this year, we agreed to rebuild our multifaceted bilateral relationship. Several new areas of cooperation were identified during the very successful visit of Secretary Kerry to Colombo in May this year. Our discussions today focused on follow-up on those understandings and on working towards even closer and tangible links. We discussed steps U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for taken by the Government of President South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Maithripala Sirisena to promote recon- Biswal and U.S. Assistant Secretary of ciliation and to strengthen the rule of State for Democracy, Human Rights law as part of our Government’s overall Following the victory of the United National Front for and Labour Tom Malinowski under- objective of ensuring good governance, Good Governance at the general election on August took a visit to Sri Lanka in August. respect for human rights and strength- 17th, the leader of the United National Party Ranil During the visit they called on Presi- ening our economy. Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the Prime Minister of dent Maithirpala Sirisena, Prime Min- Sri Lanka on August 21. ister Ranil Wickremesinghe and also In keeping with the specific pledge in After Mr. Wickremesinghe took oaths as the new met with Minister of Foreign Affairs President Maithripala Sirisena’s mani- Prime Minister, a Memorandum of Understanding Mangala Samaraweera as well as other festo of January 2015, and now that (MoU) was signed between the Sri Lanka Freedom government leaders.
    [Show full text]
  • Corporate Plan 2011-2015 TABLE of CONTENTS
    Corporate Plan University of Colombo Sri Lanka 2011-2015 Page | 1 Corporate Plan 2011-2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword.................................................................................. 03 Introduction …………………………………………………….. 04 Vision and Mission statements………………………………….. 05 Our values………………………………………………………..... 06 Historical perspective…………………………………………...... 07 The University today……………………………………………… 09 Operational definition…………………………………………...... 17 Our Corporate Structure…………………………………………. 19 SWOT analysis and thrust areas……………………………...... 26 Our Goals………………………………………………………….. 36 Goals, Objectives & Strategies………………………………...... 37 Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Activities, with budget……. 43 Activities with performance indicators and target date ……….. 75 Financial plan……………………………………………………… 117 Page | 2 FOREWORD Corporate Plan 2011-2015 The first ever Corporate Plan for the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka was prepared for the period 2001-2005 under the leadership of Professor Savitri Goonesekere, the then Vice- Chancellor of the University under the guidance of Mr S A C M Zuhyle, the then Director/ Planning of the University Grants Commission. The Goals and Objectives envisaged in the Corporate Plan could not be fully achieved due to the financial and other constraints faced during the period. The second Corporate Plan for the period 2006-2010 was prepared with the participation of Senior Academic Administrators, Senior Academics and the Senior Administrative and Financial Officers under the guidance of the Management Frontiers (Pvt) Ltd., a firm of consultants. This Plan together with its activities and implementation plan was constantly reviewed based on the activities undertaken. This constant review had led to the revision of the Corporate Plan. From the time I took over the Office of the Vice-Chancellor in January 2008, the Rector, Deans, Directors, Heads of Academic Departments and Senior Administrative and Financial Officers periodically met and evaluated the Goals, Objectives and targets achieved.
    [Show full text]
  • World Bank Document
    The World Bank Transport Connectivity and Asset Management Project (P132833) REPORT NO.: RES34370 Public Disclosure Authorized RESTRUCTURING PAPER ON A PROPOSED PROJECT RESTRUCTURING OF TRANSPORT CONNECTIVITY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT PROJECT APPROVED ON MAY 9, 2016 TO THE Public Disclosure Authorized DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA TRANSPORT GLOBAL PRACTICE SOUTH ASIA REGION Public Disclosure Authorized Regional Vice President: Hartwig Schafer Country Director: Idah Z. Pswarayi-Riddihough Senior Global Practice Director: Guangzhe Chen Practice Manager/Manager: Shomik Raj Mehndiratta Task Team Leader: Arnab Bandyopadhyay Public Disclosure Authorized The World Bank Transport Connectivity and Asset Management Project (P132833) SRI LANKA Transport Connectivity and Asset Management Project Table of Contents I. PROJECT STATUS AND RATIONALE FOR RESTRUCTURING.....................................................................................3 Project Status.......................................................................................................................................................3 Rationale for restructuring...................................................................................................................................4 II. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED CHANGES ................................................................................................................6 The World Bank Transport Connectivity and Asset Management Project (P132833) ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ABC Aggregate Base Concrete
    [Show full text]
  • 1. the University of Colombo
    1. The University of Colombo 1.1 A Brief History The history of higher education in Sri Lanka is closely linked to the history of the University of Colombo. In 1870 the Ceylon Medical College, from which the present Medical Faculty has developed was established. University College was established for higher education in Arts and Science in 1921. It was then affiliated to the University of London, and was housed in College House, which is the central administrative building of the University today. The University of Colombo became an autonomous university in 1978. It is a legacy of higher education in Sri Lanka, and all undergraduates entering the University of Colombo would be proud. Over the last several decades, the University of Colombo has expanded substantially in terms of academic programmes, student enrolment and facilities. It is one of the largest Universities in the country with seven faculties and several affiliated institutes and centres of learning. Owing to its location in the metropolitan centre, the University of Colombo has the advantage of being at the hub of cultural, economic and socio-political activity of the country. It offers library facilities, research centres, professional associations, theatres, art galleries, cinema halls etc., which can be used by the students for their own academic and personal enrichment. 1.2 Vision Inspired by historic links to the first University College of the country and inherited intellectual traditions, the University of Colombo strives to be a world class institution promoting human development through synergizing knowledge, education, research, and creativity, and entrepreneurship, whilst upholding democratic values in a plural society.
    [Show full text]
  • Sri Lanka Freshwater Namely the Cyclopoija Tfree Living and Parasite, Calanoida and Harpa::Ticoida
    C. H. FERNANDO 53 Fig. 171 (contd: from page 52) Sphaericus for which an Ontario specimen was used. I have illustrated some of the head shields of Chydoridae. The study of Clackceran remains so commonly found in samples emLbles indonti:fication ,,f species which have been in the habita'~ besides those act_ive stages when the samples was collected. Males of Cladocera are rare but they are of considerable value in reaching accurate diagnoses of species. I have illustrated the few males I have .found in the samples. A more careful study of all the specimens will certainly give males of most s1)ecies sin00 ·bhe collections were made throughout the year. REFERRENCES APSTEIN, C. (1907)-Das plancton in Colombo see auf Ceylon. Zool. Jb. (Syst.) 25 :201-244. l\,J>STEJN, C. (1910)-Das plancton des Gregory see auf Ceylon. Zool. Jb. (Syst.) 29 : 661-680. BAIRD, W. (1849)-Thenaturalhistory oftheBritishEntomostraca. Ray Soc. Lond. 364pp. BAR, G.(1924)-UberCiadoceren von derlnsel Ceylon (Fauna etAnatomia Ceylonica No.14) Jena. Z.Naturw. 60: 83-125. BEHNING, A. L. (1941)-(Kladotsera Kavkasa) Cladocera of the Caucasus (In Rusian) Tbilisi, Gzushedgiz. 383 pp. BIRABEN, M. (1939)-Los Cladoceros d'Lafamilie "Chydoridae". Physis. (Rev. Soc. Argentina Cien. Natur.) 17, 651-671 BRADY, G. S. (1886)-Notes on Entomostraca collected by Mr. A. Haly in Ceylon. Linn. Soc. Jour. Lond. (Zool.) 10: 293-317. BRANDLOVA, J., BRANDL. Z., and FERNANDO, C. H. (1972)-The Cladoceraof Ontariowithremarksonsomespecie distribution. Can. J. Zool. 50 : 1373-1403. BREHM, V. (1909)-Uber die microfauna chinesicher and sudasiatischer susswassbickers. Arch. Hydrobiol. 4, 207-224.
    [Show full text]
  • Thousand Years of Hydraulic Civilization Some Sociotechnical Aspects of Water Management
    Thousand Years of Hydraulic Civilization Some Sociotechnical Aspects of Water Management H.A.H. Jayanesa1 and John S. Selker2 1. Department of Geology, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. [email protected]; [email protected]; 94-81-2389156 (℡); 94-81-2224174(¬) 2. Department of Bioengineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA. [email protected]; 541-737-6304 (℡); 541-737-2082(¬) Abstract Sri Lanka had efficient hydraulic civilization for a period of thousand years from 200 BC till 1200 AD. Out of its 103 drainage basins, those underneath in the dry zone were successfully irrigated through system of tanks and diversion canals. Sociotechnical aspects of water management seem efficient and well performed in the construction and maintenance of these tank and canal systems. It is believed that the king and the regional chieftains perform very strong tight management. In addition strategic use of both top-down and bottom-up initiatives as well as private partnerships with their own tanks and maintenance systems were supported for the efficient maintenance and management. Though there are a number of contradictory points affecting the different ethnic and religious groups, the Dublin principles have been used at various decision-making stages by the present governments. However, the current political, economic and technical performances are not geared enough for such efficient water management. The religious, ethical and moral aspects interwove with the ancient civilization, were the basis for maintenance and management of the hydraulic systems and subsequent upheaval in the society. Therefore, we argued that for successful water resources development programs need community engagement, sound technology and timely resources.
    [Show full text]
  • Provincial Council Elections Results 2012 Eastern Province | North Central Province |Sabaragamuwa Province
    Provincial Council Elections Results 2012 Eastern Province | North Central Province |Sabaragamuwa Province Eastern Province Ampara District Results Ampara Polling Division Name of the Party/Independent Group No. of Votes Percentage Received % United People's Freedom Alliance 46,409 53.13 % United National Party 35,578 40.73 % People's Liberation Front 1,861 2.13 % Sri Lanka Muslim Congress 1,490 1.71 % Socialist Alliance 1,235 1.41 % Independent Group 5 263 0.3 % Eelavar Democratic Front 151 0.17 % United Socialist Party 61 0.07 % Eksath Lanka Podujana Pakshaya 58 0.07 % Independent Group 6 52 0.06 % Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi 33 0.04 % Jana Setha Peramuna 16 0.02 % Independent Group 11 14 0.02 % Independent Group 9 13 0.01 % Independent Group 14 13 0.01 % Independent Group 18 10 0.01 % Akila Ilankai Tamil United Front 9 0.01 % Eksath Lanka Maha Sabha 9 0.01 % Independent Group 16 8 0.01 % Muslim Liberation Front 7 0.01 % Independent Group 17 7 0.01 % Sri Lanka Labour Party 6 0.01 % Independent Group 12 6 0.01 % Independent Group 13 6 0.01 % Ruhunu Janatha Party 5 0.01 % Independent Group 1 5 0.01 % Independent Group 10 5 0.01 % Independent Group 15 4 0.00 % Independent Group 7 3 0.00 % Independent Group 2 2 0.00 % Independent Group 4 2 0.00 % Independent Group 8 2 0.00 % Patriotic National Front 1 0.00 % Independent Group 3 0 0.00 % Total Valid Votes 87,344 93.27 % Rejected Votes 6,302 6.73 % Total Votes Polled 93,646 61.17 % * Registered Electors 153,079 * Number of registered electors including postal voters Provincial Council Elections Results 2012 1 | P a g e Sammanturai Polling Division Name of the Party/Independent Group No.
    [Show full text]
  • Experience at Sri Lanka Telecom
    Changing an Organizational Culture through Social Dialogue: Experience at Sri Lanka Telecom Introduction There is a continuing debate on the feasibility and even the desirability of changing organisational cultures through managerial interventions. Those who follow the anthropological approach tend to view the organisation as a culture in itself, a root metaphor, which cannot be manipulated or changed by such interventions (Meek 1988). Others, while taking a less orthodox view, have shown the difficulty of changing organisational cultures due to several reasons, including time and resource commitments and the ethical questions arising out of managers' attempts to change employees' beliefs and values (Harrison & Shirom 1999; Willmott 1993). The alternative approach is to look at culture as something that the organisation has, a variable that can be manipulated and managed, though with some difficulty, to achieve specific organisational objectives (Armstrong 1990; Goffee & Jones 1998). Proponents of this approach are of the view that managers have a responsibility to review organisation culture and make appropriate adjustments to suit growing organisational complexity and to meet changing environmental circumstances (Deal & Kennedy 1982; Mabey & Salaman 1995; Thornhill et. al., 2000;). The 'success stories' of major culture change programmes at British Airways, ICL and British Telecom (Armstrong 1990; Price & Murphy 1987) and Nissan (Kotter & Heskett 1992) are frequently cited as prime examples of effective culture change through managerial interventions. Two major approaches to changing an organisation culture have been identified: the top down and the bottom up (Thornhill et al., 2000). In the top down, which is sometimes referred to as the 'culture engineering approach' (See Palmer & Handy 2000), it is assumed that the management and in particular the top management of an organisation has full knowledge of the desired values, norms and the behaviour expected of all organistional members to achieve success.
    [Show full text]
  • University of Colombo
    UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO SRI LANKA This is to certifz that was admitted to the.degree of Master of Information Tbchnologt on 7s May,2015 at the CONVOCATION held in Colombo on the 02'd day of December, 2015 Wibress our hands this Second day of December in the year Two Thousand and Fifteen. 4r{ hce-Chancellor w-=t- Registrar @l UniuerciU oI Golom[o $ch00l 0l Gomruting tfie force iefiin[ ICt lEducation in Sri f,anfuz. 35, Reid Avenue, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka. UG$G 18th November 2015 ThiS iS tO CCTtifY thAt RAJAPAKSE KARUNANAYAKE MUDIYANSELAGE SAMPATH MANGALA DARSHANA RAJAPAKSE bearing Index No: 12550398 and Registration No. 20l2t%tTl039 appeared for the DEGREE OF MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (2012-2014) conducted by this Institution, and was awarded the DEGREE OF MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY with effect from 01't May 2015, by the University of Colombo" The candidate appeared the following courses at the above examinations and obtained the grading indicated against each course: SEMESTER I Subiect Code Subiect Name 2013 MIT 1010 Program Design and Programming C MIT 1020 Computer Systems C MIT 1030 Fundamentals of Information Technology B- MIT 1040 Systems Analysis and Design B. SEMESTER II Subiect Code Subiect Name 2013 MIT 2010 Database Systems C MIT 2020 Software Engineering C. MIT 2030 Internet Programming D+ MIT 2040 Rapid Application Development C SEMESTER III Subiect Code Subiect Name 2014 MIT 3010 Project Management and Professional Issues in ICT B- MIT 3020 Individual Projecr C MIT 3030 Data Communication and Networks C+ MIT 3070 Management and Organizational Behavior C+ MIT 3080 Business Information Systems B- SEMESTER IV Subiect Code Subiect Name 2014 MIT 4050 e-Business and Computational Finance B MIT 4060 Business Statistics and Operational Research D+ The title of the project is "Blood Bank Management System (BBMS)." Final Result: Pass The medium of instruction of the programme is English.
    [Show full text]
  • National Wetland DIRECTORY of Sri Lanka
    National Wetland DIRECTORY of Sri Lanka Central Environmental Authority National Wetland Directory of Sri Lanka This publication has been jointly prepared by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), The World Conservation Union (IUCN) in Sri Lanka and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). The preparation and printing of this document was carried out with the financial assistance of the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Sri Lanka. i The designation of geographical entities in this book, and the presentation of the material do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the CEA, IUCN or IWMI concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the CEA, IUCN or IWMI. This publication has been jointly prepared by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), The World Conservation Union (IUCN) Sri Lanka and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). The preparation and publication of this directory was undertaken with financial assistance from the Royal Netherlands Government. Published by: The Central Environmental Authority (CEA), The World Conservation Union (IUCN) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo, Sri Lanka. Copyright: © 2006, The Central Environmental Authority (CEA), International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources and the International Water Management Institute. Reproduction of this publication for educational or other non-commercial purposes is authorised without prior written permission from the copyright holder provided the source is fully acknowledged. Reproduction of this publication for resale or other commercial purposes is prohibited without prior written permission of the copyright holder.
    [Show full text]