KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies: Recent submissions
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Padlet App Uses in TESL: a Sri Lankan Experience
(2023-11)Digital technology is found capable of playing a vital role in efforts to change from teacher-centeredness to student- centeredness in classroom management for TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) by introducing ... -
Translation and Cross-cultural Adaptation of Trait Emotional Intelligence Scale-short Form (TEIQue-SF) Into Sinhala
(2023-11)Despite emotional intelligence (EI) being recognized as important in all areas of a person’s life, measuring the emotional aspects of most Sri Lankans remains challenging due to the lack of suitable psychometric ... -
Geospatial Mapping of Groundwater Potentiality in Sooriyawewa Divisional Secretariat Division by Utilizing GIS
(2023-11)The dry zone of Sri Lanka is affected by drought conditions owing to a lack of rainfall. Hence, mapping the distribution of groundwater potential zones is vital for water management. The Hambantota district, which is ... -
Dynamics of Optimal Growth and Overlapping Generations Models in Economic Convergence and Inequality: a Review
(2023-11)This study explains the dynamics in the Optimal Growth [OGR] and Overlapping Generations [OGE]models and their implications for (real) GDP per capita [RGDPPC] in different countries, short-run and long-run. This analysis uses ... -
A Study on Workload of a Medical Linear Accelerator at a High Throughput Cancer Treatment Centre in Sri Lanka
(2023-11)Radiotherapy bunker design depends on several factors, and among them, workload is one of the important factors. Workload is calculated from the radiation dose delivered at the isocenter. Due to the introduction of ... -
The Impact of Brand Positioning and Brand Knowledge on Impulsive Purchasing Intention With Mediating Role of Green Brand Attitude: Special Reference to Green Branded Products in Sri Lanka
(2023-11)The market for green products in Sri Lanka is small but rising. However, many green product producers adhere to the ideas of their Sustainable Living Plan (SLP) in order to manufacture green products that reduce emissions ... -
Exploring the Usage and Developments of the Collection of the Ceylon Room at the Library in University of Sri Jayewardenepura
(2023-11)Presently, being one of the largest universities in Sri Lanka in terms of student number, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) is a leading higher education institution with diverse courses, research and inventions. The ... -
The Impact of Lean Construction Tools on the Reduction of Contractor-related Causes of Delay in Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-11)Though lean construction is abundantly used in other countries, it is an underrated concept when it comes to Sri Lanka. Past research studies collectively demonstrate that construction industry in Sri Lankan is lagging ... -
Study of the Influential Factors in Establishing the Environmental Framework for the Green Building Concept to the Construction Projects in Sri Lanka
(2023-11)A sustainable development idea known as "green building" aims to make better use of resources such as electricity, water, materials, and land. Green buildings offer many more financial advantages than traditional structures, ... -
An Investigation of Factors Affecting Employability of Big Data Professionals in Sri Lanka; With Special Reference to Logistic Companies
(2023-11)Big Data Analytics is swiftly growing and has revolutionized the field of business, through advanced analytics. Similarly, Sri Lanka is progressively embracing big data technology and the pioneering adopters include ... -
Degradation of Malachite Green Using Green Synthesized Iron Nanoparticles by Coffea Arabica Leaf Extracts and Its Antibacterial Activity
(2023-11)The synthesis of biocompatible nanomaterials using bio-renewable plant extract has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional methods in recent years due to its cost-effectiveness, eco-friendliness, non-toxicity, ... -
Analyzing the Efficacy of Salvinia Molesta and Pistia Stratiotes as Phytoremediation Agent for Heavy Metals
(2023-11)To rejuvenate our declining ecosystems, it is imperative to promptly face the issue of heavy metal contamination, which serves as the underlying cause for pollution globally. Phytoremediation, which is the ability of ... -
Factors Affecting Exchange Rate Variability in Sri Lanka: an Autoregressive Distributed Lag Approach
(2023-11)A free float in the exchange rate has been recorded in the Sri Lankan rupee over the past few years affecting the Sri Lankan economy to a significant extent. This study intended to examine the factors affecting the exchange ... -
The Necessity of Laws on Third-party and Civil Liability for Industrial Nuclear Damages Caused by Installations: Health Assurance Compensation
(2023-11)With the modern requisites of humankind, energy has become the most depleting resource due to waste and lack of sources. In the present world, nuclear energy sources play a vital role in producing energy by fueling radioactive ... -
A Systematic Characterization of Structural Brain Changes in Epilepsy Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(2023-11)Grey matter and white matter changes in epilepsy detected by Voxel-based morphometry (VBM) and Tensor- based morphometry (TBM) show notable similarities and differences to date. Therefore, a direct comparison of results ... -
The cross-cultural adaptation of the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) for use among nursing students in a Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2023-07)The ability to recognize, control, and evaluate emotions is defined as emotional intelligence (EI). EI is a vital part of ward management and patient care in nursing practice. When EI is assessed and instilled in nursing ... -
Integrating air assets for augmenting surveillance capabilities of the Sri Lanka coast guard
(2023-07)Law enforcement at sea is of prime importance for an Island nation. At present Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) satisfies its aerial demands through Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) under various limitations causing a gap between the ... -
Investigating the creativity skills of university students with hearing and visual impairments in Kwara State, Nigeria
(2023-07)Creativity skills are imperative for university students with hearing impairment and visual impairment for survival in the academic domain. Adopting the Five Creative Disposition Model, the study investigated the creativity ... -
An investigation into teachers’ understanding of student discipline in public secondary schools in Oyo State
(2023-07)The study investigated teachers’ understanding of student discipline in public secondary schools in Oyo State, Nigeria. It examined the public secondary school teachers’ knowledge of student discipline in the 21st century. ... -
Emotional Intelligence, Academic Performances and Associated Factors among Nursing Undergraduates in Selected Government Universities in Sri Lanka
(2023-07)Background: Emotional intelligence (EI) is considered as a main aspect that impacts the academic performance of students, particularly in the health field. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of EI on the ...