Management, Social Sciences & Humanities: Recent submissions
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Using Scaffolding to Enhance ESL Speaking Motivation at Undergraduate Level
(2016)Many studies have revealed that in the Asian context, undergraduates have lower competencies in writing and speaking when the four components of English as a Second Language (ESL) is concerned (Perera, 2010; Lile, 2002). ... -
Feasibility of Introducing Sole English Medium Instruction in Social Sciences
(2016)English as a medium of instruction in Social Sciences has long been a subject of debate in the education system of Sri Lanka. It is extremely significant to link the University education to employment. As a direct cause ... -
Shareholders’ Responses at the Announcement of the Changes in Executive Directors and Simi-Strong Form Efficient Market Hypothesis: Evidence from Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)
(2016)This study analyzes the shareholders’ responses at the announcement of the changes in executive directors of the companies listed on the CSE thereby provides a test of the semi-strong form efficient market hypothesis of ... -
Effectiveness of Using Improvisations to Develop English Speaking Skills
(2016)Most learners find speaking in English challenging, and tend to be silent in English speaking classrooms due to psychological factors like inhibition, fear of making mistakes and language difficulties. In that regard, ... -
Digital Democracy: Constructing a Citizens’ History on Cyberspace
(2016)It has been argued that “... the digital text, with its democratic architecture, allows for the possibility of constructing a citizen’s history that is inclusive and diverse, where a multiplicity of viewpoints becomes ... -
Queer Activism and Identity of Sexual Minorities: A Situation Analysis of India and Sri Lanka
(2016)The subject of gender and sexuality is intricate and complex to the extent that it unlocks a wide-ranging troubles whenever it is tried to be tamed under any universalized social order. Sexuality and sexual rights ... -
Analytical Study of the Factors Affecting on Fashion Selection & Its Designs by the Women in Colombo District
(2016)Fashion is a trend that every woman is influenced on. The factors that a person is influenced on buying and selecting an appropriate fashion style depend on various factors. Literature articulates that demographic ... -
Factors Affecting Technological Competitiveness in the Green Practices in the Hotel Industry of Sri Lanka
(2016)Tourism is recognized as one of the world's largest industries and continues to expand at a rapid rate. However, negative environmental impacts and social impacts are results of this rapid growth. The Sri Lankan ... -
Effectiveness of E-Learning on the Z-Score of A/L Students in Sri Lanka
(2016)With the influence of technology in the modern context, computer based learning methods have been introduced to the learning process as a means of presenting and sharing views and knowledge among communities. This is ... -
Forecasting Tourist Arrivals from Asian Countries to Sri Lanka
(2016)Sri Lanka is considered as a wonderful tourist destination in the world. The Asian region is the leading tourist producer to Sri Lanka for many years. To gain maximum benefits and minimize the risk, forecasting of arrivals ... -
Application of Protective Motivation Theory in cyber safety context: Human factor in risk mitigation
(2016)Popularity of Internet usage has increased drastically in recent years. Being ICT natives; youth, become one of the highest beneficiaries of the internet. At the same time they become more vulnerable to threats ... -
A New Scheme of School Clustering for Better Management: A Study on Grade V Scholarship Examination Results in Gampaha District
(2016)Educational management is some kind of complex human enterprise in order to achieve and to accomplish the expected goals by bringing different resources together. School management, as a fundamental of educational ...