https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/6510 2026-04-06T09:31:03Z 2026-04-06T09:31:03Z Weerasinghe, GDDB Patabendige, PNM Thuduwage, SVR Arumapperumachchi, PM Gamage, CKW Hettigoda, K https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/6531 2023-08-09T05:09:18Z 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z

The cross-cultural adaptation of the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) for use among nursing students in a Defence University, Sri Lanka Weerasinghe, GDDB; Patabendige, PNM; Thuduwage, SVR; Arumapperumachchi, PM; Gamage, CKW; Hettigoda, K The ability to recognize, control, and evaluate emotions is defined as emotional intelligence (EI). EI is a vital part of ward management and patient care in nursing practice. When EI is assessed and instilled in nursing students regularly, it paves the way for a long-term career. Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) has been identified as a useful tool for assessing emotional intelligence in nursing students. The goal of this study was to translate and adapt the 33-item SSEIT to use in Sinhala. The developer granted permission to translate the SSEIT into Sinhala. The cross-cultural adaptation was completed in five stages: (I) initial translation, (II) translation synthesis, (III) back translation, (IV) Expert Committee Delphi review, and (V) pre-final version testing. The translated version's content and consensual validity were assessed using a two-round Delphi process with five experts. Items rated 0-3 range by 70% of the raters were removed or reworded. The process was repeated for the reworded items, and those with 70% or higher ratings in categories 4-6 and/or 7-9 were kept. Following that, the Content Validity Index (CVI) was evaluated using I-CVI, Universal Agreement (S-CVI/UA), and Average CVI (SCVI/ Ave). Finalized SSEIT was administered to 197 nursing undergraduates from Kotelawala Defence University in Sri Lanka. In the Sinhala version of the SSEIT, the maximum CVI of each individual item (I-CVI=1.0) and the maximum overall CVI (S-CVI/UA = 1.0; S-CVI/Ave = 1.0) were also displayed. Cronbach's alpha was 0.963 which indicates a very high internal consistency The Sinhalese version of the SSEIT is a robust and reliable tool that has been culturally adapted to test EI in nursing students.

2023-07-01T00:00:00Z Wanasinghe, HWN Wijethunga, MADCK https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/6530 2023-08-09T05:02:59Z 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z

Integrating air assets for augmenting surveillance capabilities of the Sri Lanka coast guard Wanasinghe, HWN; Wijethunga, MADCK Law enforcement at sea is of prime importance for an Island nation. At present Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) satisfies its aerial demands through Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) under various limitations causing a gap between the demand and supply of aerial surveillance requirements. Hence this exploratory qualitative study has followed a deductive approach, interpretivism philosophy, and grounded theory strategy to realize the objectives of determining the present status of the SLCG surveillance mechanism, determining how the air assets could be effectively integrated into the SLCG surveillance mechanism, and to study the impact of integrating air assets into the SLCG surveillance mechanism. A Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis resulted in strengths as already enacted act, experienced crew, and intention of authorities to integrate air assets into SLCG. Weaknesses were found to be a lack of naval assets, manpower, and the absence of air assets. Opportunities are the possible training opportunities, collaboration with the Sri Lanka Navy and SLAF, obtaining air assets through mutual cooperation, and leeway of integrating into a common maritime policy. Changing dynamics of nontraditional security threats, and geo-political implications due to inadequate presence and inadequate budget were identified as threats in SWOT analysis. Based on the outcome of the SWOT analysis, researchers came up with five recommendations such as formulating a framework for integrating air assets into SLCG, formulating a doctrine and Standard Operating Procedure for maritime-air operations of SLCG, developing a dialogue with SLAF for mutual cooperation and secondment of air and ground crew required for SLCG air operations, pursue diplomatic means for obtaining air assets and related training and finally conducting joint and multinational training and operations with local and international stakeholders. Therefore, strengthening SLCG capabilities and capacities by integrating air assets through a feasible framework in meeting its future operational demand is essential.

2023-07-01T00:00:00Z Uyanne, Elizabeth O. Ifinju, Isaac O. https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/6529 2023-08-09T04:52:27Z 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z

Investigating the creativity skills of university students with hearing and visual impairments in Kwara State, Nigeria Uyanne, Elizabeth O.; Ifinju, Isaac O. Creativity skills are imperative for university students with hearing impairment and visual impairment for survival in the academic domain. Adopting the Five Creative Disposition Model, the study investigated the creativity skills of university students with hearing and visual impairment in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted and the study targeted university students with hearing impairment and visual impairment in Ilorin Kwara State, Nigeria. All 31 students with hearing impairment as well as all 13 students with visual impairment were selected for the study using a purposive sampling technique. The findings of the study revealed that students with visual impairment were high in all five creative dispositions, and also, students with hearing impairment were high in four creative dispositions except for inquisitive skills. The study recommends the use of assistive technology such as screen readers, magnification software, Braille displays, hearing aids, and cochlear implants, which could significantly enhance the learning experience of students with hearing and visual impairments. Providing access to these assistive technologies can help students participate fully in the classroom and achieve academic success.

2023-07-01T00:00:00Z Shobayo, M. A Ajayi, O. S Ajero, J. I. https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/6528 2023-08-09T04:48:44Z 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z

An investigation into teachers’ understanding of student discipline in public secondary schools in Oyo State Shobayo, M. A; Ajayi, O. S; Ajero, J. I. The study investigated teachers’ understanding of student discipline in public secondary schools in Oyo State, Nigeria. It examined the public secondary school teachers’ knowledge of student discipline in the 21st century. It further determined the appropriateness of strategies adopted by teachers in enforcing discipline in schools and as well examined the challenges facing the enforcement of discipline in public secondary schools. The study adopted a survey design. The population of the study comprised all the public secondary school teachers in the Oyo central senatorial district of the state. The sample size comprised 200 senior secondary school teachers selected across public schools in the Oyo East Local Government Area of the state using a simple random sampling technique. A questionnaire titled Discipline Knowledge and Strategies Assessment Questionnaire (DKSAQ) was used to collect data for the study. Percentage, mean, standard deviation, and ranking were used to analyse the data. The results showed that public secondary school teachers had incomplete knowledge about student discipline in the 21st century. The results showed that secondary school teachers adopted both appropriate and non-appropriate discipline strategies. Students’ unfriendly home environments, parents’ inability to provide basic needs, and fear of reprisal from students or their gangs were some of the identified factors militating against the enforcement of discipline in schools. The study, therefore, concludes that public secondary school teachers’ knowledge of school discipline in the 21st century is inadequate and recommends that modalities through which teachers can have access to new knowledge and skills be put in place by their employers.

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