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Corporate Responsibility for Environmental Protection with Reference to the Companies Act No 07 of 2007 of Sri Lanka
(2018)
With the increasing emphasis placed on the necessity of protecting the environment, the traditional perceptions of development have now been replaced with the concept of sustainable development. According to the Brundtland ...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Contraceptive Methods among Female Garment Factory Workers in Katunayake Free Trade Zone
(2018)
Contraception is the prevention of pregnancy
by interfering with the process of conception.
Information on knowledge, attitude and practice
regarding contraceptive methods are scanty.
Therefore, it is vital to study ...
Translational Research from an Australasian Perspective
(2018)
Research performed in tertiary educational
institutions has historically concentrated on
the improvement of knowledge. This has been
gradually changing over recent years where
there is a movement for “translational ...
Prediction of Leptospirosis Severity in Sri Lanka: A Time Series Approach
(2018)
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease which
can be transmitted from animals to people
through the urine of infected animals. It is more
common in tropical countries such as Sri Lanka.
Throughout the year in Sri Lanka ...
Impact of Recreational Parks on Social Interaction: A Study of the Factors Related to Interaction Among Visitors with Special Reference to Selected Examples in Colombo District
(2018)
Recreational parks are considered as important public spaces in urban areas which enhance the quality of life by means of improving health conditions, social interaction and recreation among urban population. Several ...
An Epidemiological Study of Injuries in Female Taekwondo Athletes in Sri Lanka
(2018)
Taekwondo is the self-defence characterized
especially by the extensive use of kicks. The
objective of this study was to identify the injury
profile of female Taekwondo athletes who
participated in the Sri Lanka National ...
The Impact of Transactional Contract Fulfillment on Organizational Commitment in Selected Banks in Batticaloa District
(2018)
Employees are the essence of success in
every bank. In order to be successful, a bank must
ensure the organizational commitment among the
employees. Transactional Contract Fulfillment has been
considered as one of the most ...
Physical Activity and Prevalence of Obesity among Adolescents in Kurunegala District
(2018)
Many studies have identified the relationship
between Body Mass Index (BMI) and physical
activity level. The purpose of this study was
to identify the prevalence of underweight,
overweight and obesity and to examine ...
The Interdependence of Gender, Sexuality, Ethnic and Class Binaries in Shyam Selvadurai`s Funny Boy and Cinnamon Gardens
(2018)
Shyam Selvadurai`s novels have contributed
significantly to Sri Lankan English literature. The author
highlights sensitive areas such as gender, economic classes
and racial issues as well as subjects considered as taboo
in ...
Formulating of an Integrated Air Defence System As a Response to Contemporary Threat
(2018)
Air Defence (AD) is one of the prime security concerns in modern security concepts. With the rapid development in the field of military aviation, necessity of AD is becoming an important security arrangement worldwide. ...