KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies: Recent submissions
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Integrating socio cultural theory and bloom’s taxonomy to overcome xenoglossophobia and anxiety in English language speaking in Sri Lankan undergraduates
(2024-07)The importance of knowing a second or a foreign language today has become a pivotal factor with regard to education, travel, trade, business, information, communication and most importantly to acquire a recognizable ... -
PERMA profiler: Adaptation to Sinhala
(2024-07)Recent history has seen an increased interest in wellbeing. This interest has been observed in clinical settings as well as at the level of state policies and at corporate levels. Following this interest, many models of ... -
Socio-economic implications of domestic violence in Thenmaradchi Divisional Secretariat in Jaffna District
(2024-07)Domestic violence against women is one of the most contemporary social issues in Sri Lanka. This study aimed to identify the socioeconomic implications of domestic violence experienced by women. All 107 women were selected ... -
Adopting ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 21001:2018 EOMS to the Sri Lankan Higher Educational Institutions: A Review of Literature
(2024-07)Higher education is the critical economic sector that is eventually followed by all other major service sectors in an economy such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunication, aviation, transportation etc. Today, ... -
Enhancing thermal and daylight performance of historic buildings with passive modifications; A tropical case study
(2024-07)Historical buildings worldwide hold immense potential for adaptive reuse within the framework of the circular economy, a concept gaining traction in the building construction industry for its role in reducing carbon ... -
Factors influencing the use of Point Of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) on adult patients by Accident and Emergency department (A&E) doctors in tertiary care hospitals in Colombo district, Sri Lanka; a descriptive cross-sectional study
(2024-07)Introduction:Point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) is an essential component of A&E setting all over the world. It is used for diagnosis and assisting bedside procedures. Usage of PoCUS has been shown to improve quality of ... -
Secondary school Adolescents’ knowledge of Corruption in Nigerian Society: Implications for Counselling and Value Reorientation
(2024-07)Corruption is a global phenomenon whose degrees of prevalence as well as the measures being taken to address it vary from one nation to another. Nigeria is not an exception in the “struggle” with corruption. The aim of ... -
The Concept of ‘Inventiveness of Machines’: How Ready is Patent Law to Afford the Creative Inventiveness of Artificial Intelligence?
(2024-07)Making science fiction a reality, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative drive in almost every aspect of human life today. With the advancements of modern technology, AI has acquired the ability to think ... -
The effect of z-score on Year Grade Point Average (YGPA) and Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) in Faculty of Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU)
(2024-07)A collection of 182 Intake 35 day scholar undergraduates who had followed the Local GCE Advanced Level examination from the Faculty of Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), was selected. ... -
Towards a paradigm shift with neuro-entrepreneurship education: a lesson for the developing Asian nations
(2024-07)The field of neuro-entrepreneurship explores the specific characteristics that drive entrepreneurs' decisions and contribute to their success. Recent advancements in neuroscience offer a new way to understand how ... -
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among Allied Health Sciences undergraduates: A cross-sectional Study at a Defence University in Sri Lanka
(2024-07)The mental health of university undergraduates is a critical concern globally, with challenges faced by students in unique academic environments. This study was conducted at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University ... -
Competitiveness of Sri Lankan Tea in the International Market: A Trade Flow Analysis
(2024-07)For more than 150 years, Sri Lanka has had a significant influence on the world market for tea. Sri Lanka is one of the world's top producers and exporters of tea. However, Sri Lanka's tea industry encounters a number ... -
Estimation of CLARK Y-14 Airfoil’s Lift Hysteresis in Low-Speed Flow
(2024-07)A phenomenon called hysteresis is responsible for the difference in the separation and the reattachment angles of an airfoil which is seen within the vicinity of the stalling angle of attack. The reason for this is the ... -
Hyposense: an integrated sensor device for hydroponics farm monitoring
(2024-07)In recent years, the monitoring of hydroponics farms has undergone a significant transformation due to the integration of sensors. However, the conventional method of manually observing measurements from multiple sensors ... -
Protection of Geographical Indications (GI) in Sri Lanka: A Critical Legal Analysis
(2024-07)Sri Lanka is renowned for its ownership of numerous esteemed Geographical Indications (GIs), a testament to its rich cultural heritage and diverse agricultural products. However, the proliferation of counterfeit indications ... -
Fostering Learner Autonomy and Best Approaches to Implement the Practice
(2024)As per the definition, “The ability to take charge of one’s own learning”, Learner Autonomy (LA) has been a significant theme of interest in second and foreign language learning over the last five decades. Yet this concept ... -
Remote learning in military higher education during COVID-19: challenges and strategies for student officers in Sri Lanka
(2024-07)The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a global shift in higher education toward remote learning, prompting diverse adaptations to ensure continuity in student education. This transition was particularly impactful in Sri ... -
Legal framework of plastic packaging and labelling in Sri Lanka: a comparative analysis
(2024-07)Plastic packaging plays a pivotal role in delivering quality products to consumers but poses significant waste management challenges once discarded. Landfilling, the primary method for solid waste disposal in Sri Lanka, ... -
In-vitro proliferation and enrichment of CD34+ autologous haematopoietic stem cells, obtained from patients with end-stage left ventricular failure
(2024-07)With a rising global prevalence of end-stage heart failure and a limited availability of cardiac transplantation programmes or left ventricular assist devices in many parts of the world, there is a renewed interest in ... -
Evaluating Occupational Radiation Exposure in Interventional Cardiology: an Investigation Into Estimating Effective Dose
(2023-11)To safeguard the safety and well-being of interventional cardiology healthcare workers, monitoring their occupational radiation exposure is crucial. This study evaluates the radiation dose of interventional cardiologists using ...