Browsing KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies by Faculty "FGS"
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Analyzing the Efficacy of Salvinia Molesta and Pistia Stratiotes as Phytoremediation Agent for Heavy Metals
(2023-11)To rejuvenate our declining ecosystems, it is imperative to promptly face the issue of heavy metal contamination, which serves as the underlying cause for pollution globally. Phytoremediation, which is the ability of ... -
Challenges and Way-Forward of Non-Organic Agriculture to Organic Agriculture: A Comparative Study between China and Sri Lanka
(2023-07)The agriculture around the world is still heavily associated with chemical fertilisers, pesticides etc. and being inorganic. Although, a positive trend has been developing for organic agriculture around the world due to ... -
Corporate Governance on Financial Performance: Evidence from Listed Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka
(2023-07)Corporate governance is a widely accepted governing mechanism that is followed by a majority of organizations believing that it would help to improve the financial performance of the organization. Based on this scenario, ... -
Crop Yield Forecasting Using Machine Learning Techniques - A Systematic Literature Review
(2023-07)The utilization of machine learning has become increasingly important in the prediction of crop yields for facilitating decisions regarding crop cultivation and management during the growing season. Numerous machine ... -
The cross-cultural adaptation of the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) for use among nursing students in a Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2023-07)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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Geospatial Mapping of Groundwater Potentiality in Sooriyawewa Divisional Secretariat Division by Utilizing GIS
(2023-11)The dry zone of Sri Lanka is affected by drought conditions owing to a lack of rainfall. Hence, mapping the distribution of groundwater potential zones is vital for water management. The Hambantota district, which is ... -
The Impact of Brand Positioning and Brand Knowledge on Impulsive Purchasing Intention With Mediating Role of Green Brand Attitude: Special Reference to Green Branded Products in Sri Lanka
(2023-11)The market for green products in Sri Lanka is small but rising. However, many green product producers adhere to the ideas of their Sustainable Living Plan (SLP) in order to manufacture green products that reduce emissions ... -
The Impact of Lean Construction Tools on the Reduction of Contractor-related Causes of Delay in Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-11)Though lean construction is abundantly used in other countries, it is an underrated concept when it comes to Sri Lanka. Past research studies collectively demonstrate that construction industry in Sri Lankan is lagging ... -
Integrating air assets for augmenting surveillance capabilities of the Sri Lanka coast guard
(2023-07)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 ... -
Intelligent video surveillance mechanisms for abnormal activity recognition in real-time: a systematic literature review
(2023-07)Video surveillance plays a crucial role in securing indoor and outdoor locations in today's unreliable world, particularly in real-time applications for behaviour detection, comprehension, and labelling activities as ... -
Investigating the creativity skills of university students with hearing and visual impairments in Kwara State, Nigeria
(2023-07)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 ... -
An investigation into teachers’ understanding of student discipline in public secondary schools in Oyo State
(2023-07)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. ... -
An Investigation of Factors Affecting Employability of Big Data Professionals in Sri Lanka; With Special Reference to Logistic Companies
(2023-11)Big Data Analytics is swiftly growing and has revolutionized the field of business, through advanced analytics. Similarly, Sri Lanka is progressively embracing big data technology and the pioneering adopters include ...