INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC): Recent submissions
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Sri Lankan English as the Standard/ Model for Language Assessment in English Language Teaching in Sri Lanka
(2023-09-07)While Sri Lankan English (SLE) has been prescribed as the standard for English Language Teaching (ELT) practices including Language Assessment (LA) in Sri Lanka, there has been considerable resistance to it both from ... -
Social Importance to Encourage Sri Lankan Elders to Play Computer Games
(2023-09-07)Globally the number of elderly individuals increases, and this segment of the population is rapidly growing with considerable factors like their social well-being and overall quality of life. When it comes to Sri Lankan ... -
Portfolios as a Student–Assessment Too
(2023-09-07)The current research was conducted to measure the impacts of the Portfolio Assessment on Higher National Diploma in Engineering Program (HNDE) learners using it as a continuous assessment method for the module Language ... -
Negative Effects of Integrating ChatGPT in the Higher Education System Concerning Achieving Resilience through Digitalization, Sustainability, and Sectoral Transformation
(2023-09-07)The integration of ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) in higher education has gained significant attention due to its potential for advancing digitization, sustainability, and sectoral transformation. However, ... -
mpact of Bank Finance, Government Support and Psychological Factors on Start-up Decision Making in Sri Lanka:
(2023-09)This research aims to test the impact of bank finance and government support on initiating entrepreneurial ventures and start-ups. This study used a quantitative approach. Data were collected through a survey method using ... -
Motivational Factors that Lead to Nature Based Adventure Activities with Sustainability and Technological Approaches
(2023-09-07)Tourism is one of the principal economic forms Nature-based adventure parks become a sustainable source of economic, social and environmental development linked through tourism. The present study aimed to identify the ... -
Leadership, Green Human Resource Management and Green Employee Engagement: Navigation of Sri Lanka Navy
(2023-09-07)Corporate and military settings are evolving to be more environmentally conscious. The aim of this study is to bridge the identified empirical research gap through a quantitative study. The identified research gap is ... -
Landslide for Education; A Case Study from the Mitigated Landslide at Kahagalla, Haputhale
(2023-09-07)Sri Lanka is a well-known country experiencing landslide disasters which are most com- mon. Hence, awareness or education in landslide hazards and disasters must be well established in the country. The importance of ... -
Investigating the Integration of Blended Learning Tools to Provide Formative Feedback on Students’ Writing in Secondary level English Language Teaching Textbooks in Sri Lanka
(2023-09-07)Blended learning is an educational model which makes use of both traditional face-to- face classroom settings and online learning environment. Blended learning approach provides more freedom to adjust the learning process ... -
Investigating the Features of Academic Writing in Research among Undergraduates
(2023-09-07)In academic settings, academic writing is a specialized style of writing that adheres to specific rules and guidelines. It is characterized by a formal and unbiased tone, precise terminology, and adherence to established ... -
Internet of Things Security Assessment and Mitigation Strategies for Resilient Military Operations
(2023-09-07)Military operations are increasingly reliant on Internet of Things (IoT) technology, demon- strating a combination of benefits and security risks. In order to comprehend the impact of operational resilience on IoT security ... -
Intelligent Traffic Management System for the Development of Smart Cities in Sri Lanka
(2023-09-07)Traffic congestion in Sri Lanka is a pressing issue that leads to wasted time, financial burdens, and disruption of personal schedules. The inadequate road infrastructure, underutilization of various travel information ... -
Influence on E-Service Quality of E-Tailors on E-Satisfaction and E-Repurchase Intention on Consumer Electronics Purchase Behaviour
(2023-09-07)The main goal of this study is to investigate the effects of e- service quality provided by e-tailors on consumer electronics on e- repurchase intention in Sri Lanka, with e- customer satisfaction acting as a mediator ... -
Hyperousiology of N¯ag¯arjunian Philosophy
(2023-09-07)N¯ag¯arjuna (ca. 150-250 CE) was a Buddhist philosopher and the founder of the M¯adhyamaka school of Mah¯ay¯ana Buddhism. His philosophy is based on the Buddhist theory of ‘dependent origination’ (pratitya-samutpada) and ... -
Female Visionary Leaders for Development: A Sociological Reading on Importance vs Reality of Gender, Development and State University Education in Sri Lanka – A Case Study
(2023-09-07)Visionary leadership is more about having a long-run vision. Sustainable development is a holistic approach to development. The country’s state universities provide free-of- charge higher education for selected students ... -
Factors to Consider: Promoting Speaking Competence of National Languages of Sri Lanka
(2023-09-07)he language factor is known to be a critical aspect in ethnocentric conflicts. Therefore, language barrier is a national-level problem in Sri Lanka regarding intercultural commu- nication and understanding. The purpose ... -
Factors Affecting the Effective Usage of Medical Equipment in Sri Lankan Hospitals
(2023-09-07)n Sri Lanka’s public hospitals, a large portion of the medical equipment is nonfunctional, unusable, or poorly maintained. It is of paramount importance to limit the nation’s resource wastage amid the current economic ... -
Exploring the Role of Anonymous Social Media Posts in Empowering Women Affected by Deception and Infidelity
(2023-09-07)Women affected by domestic threats, deception, infidelity, and the subsequent mental health consequences often face barriers in seeking support and sharing their experi- ences openly due to fear of judgment, stigma, and ... -
Examining Patient Contentment with the Quality of Nursing Care in the Public Healthcare Sector
(2023-09-07)Patient satisfaction has grown in popularity as a vital component of determining the quality of care. A crucial aspect of quality improvement involves comprehending the viewpoints of patients, as this approach is fully ... -
Evolving towards the Future: Internet of Things based Precision Aquaculture System
(2023-09-07)Humans and technology have been developing continuously from the prehistoric period to the present, and it has evolved into a key component for assisting with daily tasks in today’s world of technology. As an approach ...