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Cyber bullying among undergraduates in a Nigerian university: occurrence and impact on their self-image
(2022-07)This study explored the impact of cyber bullying on undergraduates’ self-image. The study also investigated whether respondents’ views will vary based on their age, gender, purpose of using the internet, duration of internet ... -
Degradation of Malachite Green Using Green Synthesized Iron Nanoparticles by Coffea Arabica Leaf Extracts and Its Antibacterial Activity
(2023-11)The synthesis of biocompatible nanomaterials using bio-renewable plant extract has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional methods in recent years due to its cost-effectiveness, eco-friendliness, non-toxicity, ... -
Derivatives: Are They Weapons of Mass Destruction?
(2017)The growth of the amount of financial derivatives during the last fifteen years has been phenomenal. With the total notional amounts outstanding on over-the-counter derivative contracts amounting to around nine times global ... -
The determinants of migration of Sri Lankan young engineers to Australia – A case study
(2021-11)The migration of professionals or brain drain is a widely discussed issue in developing countries. Professionally qualified engineers in developing countries migrate to developed countries for different reasons. Currently, ... -
Dosimetric comparison study of three dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3dcrt) versus different intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) techniques in prostate cancer treatment
(2022-07)IMRT is a well-known and widely used treatment technique for carcinoma of the prostate (PCa) because it permits dose escalation to the tumour while sparing normal tissues. In Sri Lanka, along with IMRT, the 3DCRT technique ... -
Dynamics of Optimal Growth and Overlapping Generations Models in Economic Convergence and Inequality: a Review
(2023-11)This study explains the dynamics in the Optimal Growth [OGR] and Overlapping Generations [OGE]models and their implications for (real) GDP per capita [RGDPPC] in different countries, short-run and long-run. This analysis uses ... -
Emotional Intelligence, Academic Performances and Associated Factors among Nursing Undergraduates in Selected Government Universities in Sri Lanka
(2023-07)Background: Emotional intelligence (EI) is considered as a main aspect that impacts the academic performance of students, particularly in the health field. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of EI on the ... -
Escalation of Tensions Between China and Japan: Should There Be a Paradigm Shift in Japanese Foreign Policy?
(2018)The dispute between China and Japan is a manifestation of the growing Chinese influence in the region. China has been making steady progress on the economic and military front and the recent advances in military technology ... -
Evaluating Occupational Radiation Exposure in Interventional Cardiology: an Investigation Into Estimating Effective Dose
(2023-11)To safeguard the safety and well-being of interventional cardiology healthcare workers, monitoring their occupational radiation exposure is crucial. This study evaluates the radiation dose of interventional cardiologists using ... -
Evaluation of scatter dose received by the thyroid region in patients with breast cancer receiving adjuvant chest wall irradiation using 2-d radiotherapy
(2023-07)According to the Global Cancer Observatory 2020 report, breast cancer is the top most cancer among females in Sri Lanka. It has been reported that thyroid can receive a significant amount of radiation dose in breast ... -
Evaluation of Set-Up Errors and Set-Up Margin in Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy for Pelvic Tumours by Using Electronic Portal Imaging Device
(2022-11)A set-up error is defined as any deviation between the predetermined and actual treatment positions, and is determined by measuring the displacement of the treatment field position by comparing the treatment image to ... -
Evaluation of the law relating to medical negligence in Sri Lanka
(2021-11)Reasonable competent and skilled medical practitioners owe a duty of care to their patients. Medical negligence and malpractice are expressions that are used in the medical community very often. It is hard to collect a ... -
Experience as a Factor Influencing Upper Basic School Teachers’ Perception of Social Studies Orientations in South-West, Nigeria
(2017)This study investigated the Upper Basic School Teachers’ perception of three social studies orientations in South –West of Nigeria. Survey type of research design using questionnaire was adopted for the study. The population ... -
Exploratory Survey of Human Factors on Offshore Patrol Vessels
(2017)Spending up to six months or more aboard a ship, occasionally subject to harsh weather, the life of a seafarer is heavily dependent on the design of the ship. A good ship design, thus, has to take account of socio-technical ... -
Exploring the Fusion of Magic and Realism in Harris's Chocolat: A Beacon of Hope for Liberation
(2023-07)With an emphasis on the novel's description of magical realism and social reformation, this research paper seeks to study Joanne Harris's Chocolat and its depiction of a society in which the residents strongly regard the ... -
Exploring the Usage and Developments of the Collection of the Ceylon Room at the Library in University of Sri Jayewardenepura
(2023-11)Presently, being one of the largest universities in Sri Lanka in terms of student number, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) is a leading higher education institution with diverse courses, research and inventions. The ... -
Factors Affecting Exchange Rate Variability in Sri Lanka: an Autoregressive Distributed Lag Approach
(2023-11)A free float in the exchange rate has been recorded in the Sri Lankan rupee over the past few years affecting the Sri Lankan economy to a significant extent. This study intended to examine the factors affecting the exchange ... -
Factors impacting on customer promotion acceptance in the fast food industry in Sri Lanka
(2022-07)Fast food chains in Sri Lanka are a recently emerging industry which makes revolutionary transmutations within the frequent consumer patterns. The purpose of this research is to point out the factors which influence the ... -
Fall of the Water Falls: a Legal Analysis on Impacts of Mini-hydro Power Projects on Natural Springs in Sri Lanka
(2021)Mini-hydro power plants are becoming a popular method of generating power using natural streams and waterfalls. Mini-hydro power plants are targeting the areas which are high in ecological sensitivity and biodiversity. Sri ... -
Flood Hazard Assessment Using Gis-based Multicriteria Analysis: a Case Study From Downstream of Kelani River Basin, Sri Lanka
(2021)Increasing the occurrence of extreme rainfalls due to climate change has become a common feature of the climate in Sri Lanka during the past decades. According to the study on national climate change adaptation strategy ...