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Disciplinary Enculturation in Critical Thinking: Do we adopt a Strategic Approach?
(2014)As critical thinking is a key of higher education, academics in various disciplines in Western universities strive to cultivate disciplinary based critical thinking by introducing subject specific knowledge and allowing ... -
Does Sri Lankan Patent Regime Adequately Incentivise Local Innovations? : A Critical Analysis
(2014)The second decade of the twenty first century is witnessing the rise of global innovation competition. In a knowledge-based economy in which knowledge is used to generate wealth, Intellectual Property ('IP') is considered ... -
The Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Concept and the Sri Lankan University System: The Way Forward
(2014)Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is a concept which presents a new vision for education for the achievement of development that includes economic growth, social development and environmental protection, with ... -
Effect of Degree of Chlorination on Chlorophenols Dechlorination Water Treatment with Zero Valent Iron
(2014)Chlorophenols (CPs) are known for causing water pollution. Zero-Valent Iron (ZVI) can be used to treat water via CP dechlorination. Incorporation (sorption, co-precipitation and/or physical entrapment) of CPs with iron ... -
The Effectiveness of Assisted Thera-band Resistance Exercises on Improving the Swing Phase of Gait in Hemiplegic Patients
(2014)Hemiplegic patients typically present with an inability to perform ankle dorsiflexion & knee flexion during the swing phase of their gait cycle. This results in the circumduction of the affected lower limb with limitation ... -
The Effectiveness of the Implementation of the National Plan for a Trilingual Sri Lanka: In Relation to the Role of English in School Level
(2014)The 10 Year National Plan for a Trilingual Sri Lanka (2012-2022) could be identified as a high potential development project introduced recently which upon being successfully implemented and executed could result in many ... -
Empowering People through Education from the Perspective of Millennium Development Goals
(2014)Education plays a significant role in people's empowerment which ultimately leads to sustainable development in any country. Therefore, this crucial position held by the education has become a universal acceptance. Further, ... -
Enforcement of an International Commercial Arbitration Award through the Government-Sponsored Courts in the Form of a Foreign Judgment: A Survey of Positive Elements
(2014)The existence of effective and appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms is an integral part of international business activities; the lack of which can arguably undermine the development of international business. In order ... -
Enhancement of Hardness of Aluminum 6063-T6 alloy by Applying Two Step Age Hardening Process
(2014)Aluminum 6063 T6 is an alloy that is mainly used for structural applications such as window and door frames, partitioning, L bars, U bars, and ladders. It contains magnesium (0.45-0.9%) and silicon (0.2-0.6%) as the main ... -
Environmental Disclosure Practices of Manufacturing Industry -Evidence from Listed Companies in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in Sri Lanka
(2014)This study examines the level of Environmental Disclosures by the companies listed in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in Sri Lanka and their association with some specific attributes of the companies. For this purposes, a ... -
Evaluating Information Loss in Digital Image Compression Techniques
(2014)Uncompressed multimedia (graphics, audio and video) data requires significant storage capacity and transmission bandwidth. Despite rapid progress in mass-storage density, processor speeds, and performance of digital ... -
Evaluation of Random Donor Platelets Produced from Buffy Coat Stored for 24 hrs at Ambient Temperature. A Better Alternative to 8 hr Limitation
(2014)Introduction-Whole blood derived platelets are made from platelet rich plasma (PRP) method or buffy coat method. In India majority of random donor platelets are prepared by PRP method. However, Buffy coat method offers the ... -
Evaluation of Solar Thermal Drying Potential Related with Fish Drying Product in Sri Lanka
(2014)Sri Lanka is situated close to the equator; therefore most of the parts of the country receive an abundant solar radiation throughout the year. As estimated in the solar resource map developed by the National Renewable ... -
Evaluation of the Effect of the Water Extract of Dried Flowers of Aegle marmelos on Na+/K+ ATPase Activity in Liver, Erythrocytes and Small Intestine of Diabetic Rats
(2014)The water extract of Aegle marmelos (Beli mal Drink) is a popular beverage used by Sri Lankans with many medicinal benefits and the hypoglycaemic and anti-inflammatory effects of this beverage have been scientifically ... -
Executing Police Powers during Demonstrations: Legal Challenges in the Sri Lankan Context
(2014)Upholding peace and order in the society is the prime duty and responsibility of the police force. In the present context, this main objective has become a challenge to the police officials due to various circumstances ...