KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies: Recent submissions
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Cross Culture Adaptation of the Big Five Inventory (BFI) to Sinhala
(2025-11)Purpose:ThepresentstudyaimedtoadapttheBigFiveInventory(BFI)intoSinhalaandevaluateitscontentvalidity and comprehension. Methods: Following WHO guidelines, the scale was forward - translated, reviewed by an expert panel ... -
The forgotten gift: revisiting the University of Virginia library endowment for Ceylonese materials
(2025-11)This article examines a special collection, the Ambassador Crowe Endowment for Ceylonese Collection, at the University of Virginia (UVA) Library. The Ambassador Philip K. Crowe created this unique endowment in 1956 to ... -
Extending Universal Dependencies to Tamil Poetics:Multiword Tokenisation and Ellipsis in the ThirukkuRaḷ Treebank
(2025-11)Treebanks are critical resources in Natural Language Processing (NLP), supporting parser development, linguistic research, and the evaluation of large language models. While Tamil has seen progress in Universal Dependencies ... -
Enhancing Vocabulary Acquisition Through Hypermedia-Based Listening: Evidence from Sri Lankan Higher Education
(2025-11)Hypermedia-based listening plays a crucial role in the success of students learning English as a second language. The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of hypermedia-based instruction on listening skills in English ... -
Legislative lessons for plastic waste governance: a doctrinal analysis of German and Rwandan models for Sri Lankan statutory reform
(2025-11)Sri Lanka’s inefficient legal framework on Post-Consumer Plastic Packaging (PCPP) waste creates environmental pollution and regulatory drawbacks as exemplified in other developing nations. This research was carried out ... -
Women in the face of Sri Lankan politics: A literature review based on a background study of women in Sri Lanka
(2025-11)Gender diversity in leadership is essential from economic, political, and social perspectives in any society. This study explores the underlying causes of the underrepresentation of women in political leadership in Sri ... -
AI paradox in Nepalese banking: operational efficiency vs. ethical and regulatory risks
(2025-11)The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in Nepal's banking sector presents a critical paradox. While adopted to enhance operational efficiency, its implementation often outpaces the development of essential ... -
Usability and Academic Impact of AI Tools on Higher Education in Sri Lanka
(2025-11)This study explores the perceived usefulness and usability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools among university students in Sri Lanka and how these perceptions relate to learners’ performance. As AI adoption expands ... -
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(2025-11)This study explores the early career experiences of thirteen pioneering senior female engineers in Sri Lanka, employing a qualitative methodology with a purposive sampling approach to illuminate their unique journeys ... -
Analysis of health challenges facing menopausal women in Ogbomoso, Oyo State: implications for family life counselling
(2025-11)Menopause is not a disease; it is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the life cycle of women. Menopause is characterized by cessation of menstruation and hormonal decline. Symptoms such as vagina dryness, reduced libido, ... -
Automated Detection and Recognition of Sinhalese Inscriptions Using YOLOv5
(2025-11)This study proposes to recognize words in Sinhalese inscriptions using computational techniques as inscriptions form a foundational element of Sri Lanka’s historical record and cultural heritage. Computational Archaeology ... -
Uncovering the causes of academic writing challenges among undergraduates: a case study of three science-based faculties at a state university in Sri Lanka
(2025-11)Academic writing is a critical skill for university students, especially in science-based disciplines where clarity, precision, and adherence to disciplinary conventions are essential. This study explores the underlying ... -
Trends in Entrepreneurship and E-Economy among Students in Kwara State Universities
(2025-11)The proliferation of digital technologies has transformed the entrepreneurial landscape, underscoring the need for tertiary institutions to equip students with relevant skills to thrive in the e-economy. This correlational ... -
Impact of Psychosocial and Organizational Factors on Employee Turnover Intention at Large Firm Apparel Industry - Sri Lanka
(2025-11)The Apparel Industry of Sri Lanka plays a vital role in the Sri Lankan economy, contributing more than 900 billion LKR to Gross Domestic Product. The industry faces contemporary challenges in the world market, with the ... -
Impact of market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation on organizational performance: with the moderating role of innovation in SMES in Sri Lanka
(2025-11)This study examines the impact of market orientation (MO) and entrepreneurial orientation (EO) on the organizational performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka, with a specific focus on the moderating ... -
Exploring target consumer segments of organic foods: insights from producers and vendors in Colombo district, Sri Lanka
(2025-11)This qualitative research explains the diversified activities and challenges faced by organic producers and sellers in the local market. Out of a total of 4823 registered sole proprietorships and partnerships from 2021 ... -
Analytical Techniques for the Detection and Characterization of Microplastics: An Overview
(2025-11)Microplastic pollution is one of the most severe global challenges faced in the present world. The discharge of plastic products into the environment causes catastrophic damage to the aquatic, atmospheric, and soil ... -
Factors influencing the effectiveness of industrial training of civil engineering undergraduates- KDU
(2025-11)Industrial training is a core component in civil engineering education, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world practice. This study evaluates the factors influencing the effectiveness of ... -
Human library initiation: A case study of USJ
(2025-11)The Human Library, initiated in Copenhagen Denmark in 2000, fosters understanding and reduces prejudice by allowing ‘Human Books’ to share personal stories with ‘readers.’ This initiative promotes open dialogue on ... -
The attitude towards work and motherhood in the perception of mothers in Sri Lanka
(2025-11)Mothers are resilient women juggling multiple responsibilities in a household. Being a working mother complicates the role of a woman in numerous aspects and this study explores motherhood and work life in the perception ...