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“THE ANSWER SHOULD ALWAYS COME FROM THEM”: NOVICE ACADEMICS' PERSPECTIVES ON SUPERVISING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS

Medawattegedera, V. V.; Devendra, D. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

The research project that typically forms one of the most important components of the final year of an honours degree is often seen as the culmination of the skills and knowledge that has been gained throughout the course ...
ASSESSMENT OF LAND USE AND LAND COVER (LULC) CHANGES AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS IN BELLANWILA- ATTIDIYA WETLAND

Dewmini, H. K. U. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Wetlands are vital ecosystems that provide essential ecological services. Bellanwila-Attidiya Wetland, which is one of the most significant urban wetlands in Sri Lanka, has experienced considerable land use and land cover ...
CAUSATIVE FACTORS OF URBAN SPRAWL IN THE HOMAGAMA DIVISIONAL SECRETARIAT DIVISION

Kavirathna, G. E. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Urban sprawl is the unplanned outward expansion of cities towards suburban areas, which often disrupts natural landscapes and resources. Hence, various causative factors contribute to this continuous expansion in suburban ...
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TRADITIONAL GENDER ROLES IN CONTEMPORARY GERMAN AND SRI LANKAN CINEMA THROUGH THE FILMS TONI ERDMANN AND BURNING BIRDS

Wijewardhana, E. M. S.; Sandaruwan, L. G. S. U.; Irugal Bandara, R. M. I. B. S. N. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Cinema is a powerful medium for reflecting and challenging societal gender norms. This study compares how traditional gender roles are constructed and contested in contemporary German and Sri Lankan cinema through ...
DETERMINANTS OF LPG USAGE AND POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVE COOKING ENERGY SOURCES IN RURAL SRI LANKA

Ileperuma, Tharundi (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

This study investigated the impact of energy security on rural household cooking practices. A sample of 56 households out of 561 households in Pamunugama area of the Kalutara District of the Western Province was selected ...
THE EMPLOYMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGNECE (AI) POWERED CHATBOTS AND VOICE ASSISTANTS TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING PROFICIENCY: IMPACT ON UNDERGRADUATES IN SRI LANKA

Jayakody, Asha (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Consequences of globalization and the rapid digital transformation of the world have elevated the necessity of second language learners to excel in English speaking skills to compete in academic and professional settings. ...
EXPLORING OCCUPATIONAL CHALLENGES OF CAREGIVERS IN ELDERLY CARE FACILITIES IN SRI LANKA

Abeysinghe, A. A. D. S. N. D. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Sri Lanka, a South Asian nation with a rapidly aging population, has witnessed a significant rise in elderly care homes. Limited research has focused on the caregivers who play a vital role in these institutions. According ...
FROM SHRINE TO DEPARTURE LOUNGE: THE CULTURAL LOGIC OF VISA PILLAIYAR WORSHIP IN URBAN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

Sanmugeswaran, Pathmanesan (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

This paper examines the phenomenon of "Visa Pillaiyar," a localized devotional practice centered on a modest, yet symbolically potent, shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesh in Wellawatta, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Widely believed to ...
IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AFFECTING THE WORK LIFE BALANCE AMONG THE FEMALE NON-ACADEMIC STAFF IN A UNIVERSITY IN SRI LANKA

Prasath, Vijitha (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

A person’s control over the amount of time spent at work and the amount of time spent outside of work is referred to as work life balance (WLB). Work is just one aspect of life. It should not interfere with personal time. ...
IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT TRAINING ON FAIRTRADE CERTIFICATION: EVIDENCE FROM SRI LANKA’S SPICE FARMERS

Amarawansha, E. A. G. S. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Fairtrade (FT) is an alternative trading system that encourages sustainable development by improving trading conditions and safeguarding the rights of downgraded producers in developing countries. Despite the solid potential ...
THE IMPACT OF SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES ON FIRM-LEVEL INNOVATION: EVIDENCE FROM NEPALESE MANUFACTURING FIRMS

Hansani Dilshani, W. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Due to global development agendas pushing for more climate-responsive and inclusive approaches and global markets shifting toward the integration of sustainable practices, sustainability is not only ethical but also a ...
INCORPORATING BUDDHIST TEACHINGS ON GOOD GOVERNANCE IN PROPOSING A FRAMEWORK FOR CRIME PREVENTION

Pabasara, R. P.; Goonaratne, R. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

The concept of good governance has become a prominent topic in global political discourse. Meanwhile, owing to their complicated nature, modern-day crime and its dynamics have demanded a structural change in crime prevention ...
THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURAL HEGEMONIC IDEOLOGY BUILDS THROUGH PORNOGRAPHY ON YOUNG PEOPLE'S PARTNER PREFERENCES: A STUDY IN THE WESTERN PROVINCE OF SRI LANKA

Abeynayaka, H. S. H. M. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Pornography is influenced by both positive and negative societal discourses, illustrating multiple perspectives on its cultural, ethical, and psychological consequences. Numerous studies have demonstrated that internet ...
THE INTELLECTUAL STRUCTURE AND THEMATIC EVOLUTION OF FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ITS INFLUENCE ON FINANCIAL WELL-BEING: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Senevirathne, W. A. R.; Weerasinghe, W. T. D.; Herathmenike, H. M. M. A. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Financial well-being is a critical component of overall life satisfaction, with financial literacy widely recognised as a key enabler. However, the existing research connecting these two domains is fragmented. This study ...
A LINGUISTIC STUDY OF THE VERB PHRASE IN THE SINHALA LANGUAGE

Madushani, B. L. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

A verb phrase (VP) is a syntactic unit centred on a verb, and typically includes auxiliary verbs, adverbs, objects, and complements. It plays a central role in sentence construction by expressing actions, states, and ...
PERSPECTIVES OF SRI LANKAN BUDDHIST PRACTITIONERS ACCESSING SAFE ABORTION WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE PREVAILING SAFE ABORTION-RELATED LAWS IN SRI LANKA

Attanayake, Sithmi (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

This study examined the perspectives of the Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhist on accessing safe abortion, in Sri Lanka. In the context of Sri Lanka, cultural, religious, and legal factors significantly influence Sexual and ...
PSYCHOSOCIAL STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE OF MISCONCEPTION TOWARDS ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND BEHAVIOUR IN AN ESTATE COMMUNITY: WITH REFERENCE TO PITAKANDA ESTATE, MATALE

Shalini, M. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Alcohol consumption and related behaviours are prevalent in the Pitakanda Estate, Elkaduwa Plantation, leading to numerous social issues due to widespread misconceptions. Many community members make excuses and adopt ...
THE REPRESENTATION OF NON-HUMAN ENTITIES IN JACOB AND WILHELM GRIMM’S COMPLETE GRIMMS’ FAIRY TALES

Ponnamperuma, P. M. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

The Fairy tale belongs to genre of traditional folklore. In the 19th century, the canon of fairy tale was broadened by research studies of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. As every other story, fairy tale consists of a story that ...
REVIEW OF COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTERING THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM IN SRI LANKA

Hemachandra, N. D. L. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) promulgates forty recommendations on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) as soft laws. To align with international recommendations, it is essential ...
THE ROLE OF REGIONAL POWERS IN INNOVATING PEACE DIPLOMACY BETWEEN IRAN AND ISRAEL

Gurusinghe, K. S. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

The ongoing geopolitical rivalry between Iran and Israel has long threatened the stability of the Middle East. While global powers often dominate the discourse surrounding mediation and conflict resolution, regional powers ...

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