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Impact of supplier selection strategies on production efficiency in the textile industry in Sri Lanka
(2025-08)The textile industry holds a critical position within the economy of Sri Lanka, making substantial contributions to employment generation, export earnings, and foreign exchange inflows. In order to sustain a competitive ... -
Evaluating the impact of chemical fertilizer use on paddy cultivation practices and farmer perceptions in Sri Lanka
(2025-08)This study explores the practices, perceptions, and socio-economic influences surrounding the use of chemical fertilizers among Sri Lankan paddy farmers. Recognizing the widespread dependence on chemical inputs and growing ... -
Important of E-procurement system to super market chain in Sri Lanka
(2023)This study explores the impact of e-procurement on the efficiency of a Sri Lankan supermarket chain. Through a comprehensive analysis of e-catalog, e-sourcing, ordering, invoicing, payment, supplier portals, electronic ... -
A study on reward practices and performance mangement system in SLAF
(2025-03)Middie-grade Officers in the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) are commonly experiencing the consequences of the non-existence of a proper reward mechanism. Middle-grade Officers have been recognized as the core of a military ... -
Study on enhancing the capability and suitablility of Sri Lanka Army (SLA) logistics regiments to assist the NB effort of the government of Sri Lanka
(2025-08)This study was undertaken with the primary objective of assessing the suitability and capability of Sri Lanka Army logistics regiments in assisting in nation-building activities in the country. Findings from an extensive ... -
Analyzing the benefits and challenges to the Sri Lanka Army from the implementation of QR code system for fuel distribution
(2024)The Sri Lanka Army has introduced a new electronic QR code based refueling system for refueling its vehicle fleet. This study was conducted with the aim of analyzing the extent to which this system has addressed the ... -
An exploration study of maintain and repair of vehicles by Sri Lanka electrical and mechanical engineers in Sri Lanka Army
(2025)The Sri Lanka Army’s (SLA) current strategy for the maintenance and repair of its vehicle fleet is a hybrid mixed strategy. Under this strategy, some vehicle maintenance and repair related work is carried out in-house by ... -
A study on manager`s perspective on the operational level employees` talent in apparel industry Sri Lanka
(2025-04)This study investigates managers’ perspective on the operational level employees’ talent in apparel in this dynamic sector, where operational roles form the backbone of production and service industry, Sri Lanka. Talent ... -
The impact of the job stress on tradesmen`s performance in Sri Lanka Army service corps
(2025-07)Findings from previous empirical studies indicated that there is a robust statistically significant inverse correlation between job stress and employee performance. Furthermore, findings from previous academic research ... -
Tourism dynamics in Sabaragamuwa:
(2025-02)Sri Lanka is one of the most attractive and popular tourist destinations in the world which has 65.610 km? land area with 21.2 million population. It consists of many different ethnic groups and religious communities. It ... -
Improving the efficiency of last mile humanitarian logistics operations during flood disasters in Matara district
(2025-09)This study is focused on improving the efficiency of last mile humanitarian logistics operations during flood situations in Matara district. It is a well-known fact Matara district one of the worst affected districts from ... -
Identification of the challenges and opportunities to the Sri Lanka Army from shifting of the central ammunition depot from Veyangoda to a low-population density region
(2025-09)This research discusses the potential and hurdles that confront the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) while relocating the Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) from an area of high-population density named Veyangoda to one of low-population ... -
Promoting Brain Health in Teacher Training Programs: A Case Study
(2025-12-09)General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) pioneered preventive brain health and mental well-being by integrating Life’s Ten Principles into the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) program during ... -
Identification of Chemical Constituents in “Wathupalu” (Mikania cordata) Plant Extracts in Wound Healing Using Scratch Assay
(2024-09-26)Mikania cordata (Burm.) Robinson is a fast-growing herbaceous vine that belongs to the family Asteraceae. Traditional medicine uses freshly ground M. cordata leaves for cuts and wounds. This study aimed to evaluate the ... -
Optimization of the Performances of P 47 Series Fast Attack Craft in Sri Lanka Navy Using AI-Driven Hydrodynamics Analysis
(2024-09-26)The P 47 series Fast Attack Craft (FAC) of the Sri Lanka Navy has been designed to achieve a design speed of 40 knots. Presently, the P 47 series consists of 05 No’s of FACs namely P 471, P 472, P 473, P 474 and P475 ... -
Evaluation of gelation properties of the aqueous leaf extract of Cyclea peltata
(2024-09)Biopolymers derived from natural sources have gained popularity in creating hydrogels which are useful in formulating hypoallergenic and cost-effective pharmaceutical products. Hydrogels are water swollen three-dimensional ... -
Experimental investigation of band-beam slabs subjected to close-range blast loading
(2024)Portable explosions in the form of backpacks and suitcases have been at the forefront of various terrorist ac tivities due to their ability to create unrest in crucial infrastructure such as railway stations. At close ... -
The Effect of Ultrasound Scanning on the State Anxiety among Expectant Mothers in Their First Trimester and Predictors of Anxiety
(2025)Background: Undergoing ultrasound scanning (USS) during the first tri mester of pregnancy is highly imperative for expecting mothers, as it sup ports the early detection of any malformations, identifying the fetal number, ... -
An Analysis of User Behavior Relating to Information Query Pattern with Special Reference to Allied Health Sciences Library, Kotelawala Defence University
(2024)In the 21st century Information User is the most important and dynamic factor which draws central focus of the library services in planning and developing its resources and services. In this endeavor, analysis of user ...