Sri Lanka Journal of Advanced Social Studies

Volume – 15 / Number 2 /2025 ISSN : 3084 - 9144 / ISSN : 3084 - 9152 (online)
Cover Page, Contents, Inner Pages, Submission Guidelines	CONTENTS Harassment of Foreign Tourists in Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka W.A.P. Dhananjaya / W.H.M.S. Samarathunga / W.M.W.S.S. Gnanarathne FinTech, Inclusion and the Digital Shift: Reflections from a National Dialogue in Eastern India Antara Kundu / Biswajit Roy Chowdhury Virtual Reality as an Applied Safeguarding Tool for Sri Lankan Traditional Music Heritage Kamani Samarasinghe A National Framework for the Assessment and Benchmarking of Digitalization Effectiveness in Sri Lankan Public Libraries A.H.K. Balasooriya / R.M.N. Rathnayake Reimagining Higher Education: Addressing Quality and Equity Challenges in India's EdTech Landscape Ankuran Dutta

Volume – 15 / Number 1 /2025 ISSN : 3084 - 9144 / ISSN : 3084 - 9152 (online)
Cover Page, Contents, Inner Pages, Submission Guidelines	CONTENTS Socio-economic impact of multi-hazards on urban settings: possible approaches to building resilience among urban communities in Sri Lanka as learned from the COVID-19 pandemic Thushara Kamalrathne / UTG Perera / Nanduni Jayasinghe / Dilanthi Amaratunga Cyber Law Reform for Human-Centered Governance in Sri Lanka Niranjan W. Meegammana / N. S. Punchihewa / Harinda Fernando Agency Problem in the unregulated Private Higher Education Chaminda Janadari Wijesinghe / M.J.S. Wijeyaratne / H.M.R.P. Herath Preserving the Historical Field Recordings of C. de S. Kulatillake Kamani Samarasinghe / Rohan Nethsinghe / Shihan de Silva Jayasuriya Arts-in-Medicine, with dance as a key modality Nishali Silva / Prashanthi Narangoda / Gihani Jayawardhana / Santhushya Fernando

Volume – 14 / Number 2 /2024 ISSN : 3084 - 9144 / ISSN : 3084 - 9152 (online)
Cover Page, Contents, Inner Pages, Submission Guidelines	CONTENTS Unveiling the Connection: How Perceived Corporate Social Responsibility Influences Employee Commitment with Idealism as a Moderator W.B.M.P.N. Weerasekara / R. Ajward Leadership, Culture, and Change: A Strategic Triangle in Sri Lankan Banking Yashodhara Hennayake / Nalin Abeysekera / Ananda Wickramasinghe Impression of Dance and Music: expression on rock surface (Iconographic study based on Naranamula cave in Toppigala Niluka Thilakarathna Agro-Pastoral Foundations and Mercantile Networks: A Multi-Proxy Reconstruction of Rakhigarhi's Metropolitan Economy Rewant Vikram Singh Bridging the Gap: Financial Literacy, Business Experience, and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka W.A.R. Senevirathne

Volume – 14 / Number 1 /2024 ISSN : 3084 - 9144 / ISSN : 3084 - 9152 (online)
Cover Page, Contents, Inner Pages, Submission Guidelines	CONTENTS The Rakhigarhi System: Adaptive Pluralism and the Reinterpretation of Bronze Age Indus Urban Resilience Rewant Vikram Singh Manifestation of Buddhist Iconography on the Evolution of Modern Musical Instruments in India: An Organological Study of stringed instruments through South Asian Buddhist Art J. Chandana Ruwan Kumara The Survival of The Fittest: Deconstructing Man-Made Beliefs in Yashpal’s /khəccər ɔ:r a:dmi:/ (Mule and the Man) L. M. Ridma Nishadinee Lansakara A Cost-Effective Post-Production Workflow and Equipment Chain for Independent Filmmakers H. Ravindra Priyantha Lal Portuguese imprint in Sri Lankan Art and Culture: Historical and Aesthetic expedition Prashanthi Narangoda Biomechanical Analysis of Wrist Movements in Sabaragamuwa Traditional Dance H.P.T.D.Dayananda / P.Narangoda / L.Ranaweera

Volume – 13 / Number 2 /2023 ISSN : 3084 - 9144 / ISSN : 3084 - 9152 (online)
Cover Page, Contents, Inner Pages, Submission Guidelines	CONTENTS Digital Tools in Language Learning: Their Effectiveness, Impact and Challenges M. A. S. P. Manchanayaka Media and Mental Health: Examining the impact of Information Overload during COVID-19 and Creating awareness on fake-information through the ‘CheckTheFake campaign of ARMT Ankuran Dutta / Anupa Lahkar Goswami Use of Sri Lankan Traditional Stylized Mythical Creatures in the the Film and Video Game Industries (Practical project-based approach) H.N. Ranatunga Alternative Strategy Use and the Impact of MT on Vocabulary Acquisition: Case of Sri Lankan ESL Learners P. S. Manthrirathna / T. R. Ponnamperuma / L. Wijewardene ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ සම්ප්‍රදායික පහතරට නර්තන කලාව සහ සංචාරක කර්මාන්තය (Srilankan Traditional Low Country Dance and Tourism Industry ) Ranganath Sudarshana De Silva The Role of Prosthetic Makeup for Creating Realistic Creature Effects in Fantasy Movie A. Y. O. Lakshitha The Impact of Generative AI on Library Services and Digital Content Management in Sri Lanka: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges S. Chandrasena

Volume – 13 / Number 1 /2023 ISSN : 3084 - 9144 / ISSN : 3084 - 9152 (online)
Cover Page, Contents, Inner Pages, Submission Guidelines	CONTENTS Impact of the Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka on Families Engaged in the Tourism Industry T. P. G. T. M. De Alwis / M. O. Perera Analysis on the Role of Public Relations in Tourism: A case study of Santiniketan (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the Birbhum District of State of West Bengal, India Mir Abdul Sofique / Anirban Sircar Bridging the Gap Between ICT University Learning Outcomes and Industry Expectations: An Empirical Examination of Curriculum Alignment N. Lankasena / H. L. N. Himanshi Assessing AI Literacy Levels among Fresh Technology Undergraduates: A Case Study in a State University in Sri Lanka S. Chandrasena / Y. H. P. S. S. Pathirathna / T. H. A. S. H. Niranjala / K. K. A. H. Kumarasinghe Performing Hybrid Identities: Discursive Construction of Sri Lankan-Chinese Self and Other Hasitha Pathirana Practical Project-based Analysis of Sri Lankan Traditional Mythical Creature Designs H.N. Ranatunga

Volume – 12 / Number 2 /2022 ISSN : 3084 - 9144 / ISSN : 3084 - 9152 (online)
Cover Page, Contents, Inner Pages, Submission Guidelines	CONTENTS Framework for assessing Perceived Safety and Comfort in Urban Public Realm: A Study on Colombo, Sri Lanka Kawshalya, L.W.G. / Weerasinghe, U.G.D. / Chandrasekara, D.P. Learner Beliefs and Expectations of English Language Usage Wathuge, P.C. The Dynamic Relationship between Foreign Direct Investment Inflows and Interest Rate in Sri Lanka Washima, M.N.F. Drainage System and Settlement Pattern in the Yamuna-Hindon Doab: An Archaeological Perspective Dr. Rewant Vikram Singh Waste Management in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Opportunities Mervin Lal Dharmasiri Inevitability of Inter-textual Characteristics of Artistic Cinema: a brief survey Prabhath Agampodi Reactivation and The Sri Lankan Social Formation Rohan Bastin

Volume – 12 / Number 1 /2022 ISSN : 3084 - 9144 / ISSN : 3084 - 9152 (online)
Cover Page, Contents, Inner Pages, Submission Guidelines	CONTENTS Mind Mapping: A Strategy To Enhance Essay Writing Skills of Learners of English as a Second Language Seneviratne, S.L. / Senaratne, C.D. Settlement Pattern of Ancient Ports of Western Maharashtra – An Archaeological Perspective Rewant Vikram Singh ‘Culture’ as Breaking Barriers: India’s Evolving Diplomacy during Pandemic Mukesh Kumar Srivastava Exploring the Uniqueness of American Aboriginal Culture in Louis Erdrich's The Antelope Wife Ramesh Prasad Adhikary Locational Suitability for Residential Development in Kandy District: GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation Gayani Lakmali Pathirage / Bandara, T.W.M.T.W. Examining the role of advertising value perceptions in driving engagement: A framework for assessing hotel/restaurant advertising effectiveness on Facebook Thanuka Mahesha de Silva

Volume – 11 / Number 2 /2021 ISSN : 3084 - 9144 / ISSN : 3084 - 9152 (online)
Cover Page, Contents, Inner Pages, Submission Guidelines	CONTENTS Sadia Shepard's Memoir The Girl from Foreign: A Quest for Cultural Roots Ramesh Prasad Adhikary Indian Knowledge Tradition and its Contribution to Development of Medicinal Sciences Rewant Vikram Singh Anthropological reflections on water consumption patterns around CKDu in Ginnoruwa Upul Kumara Wickramasinghe Blended Method of Assessment: A Success Case study based on Engineering Faculty Students and Political Engagement Pushpakumara, B.H.J / Faiz MMT Marikar Enduring death and bereavement: An Analysis of Sinhala Buddhist Funerary Practices and Worden’s ‘Four Tasks of Mourning’ Vishanka Gunawardana The Prospects of Translanguaging in the second language learning classroom: Undergraduates’ Perspectives and Experience Himesha Prabodini Alahakoon Review of Prevailing Trends in Online Learning amidst COVID-19 Pandemic: Empirical Study in Higher Education Sector in Sri Lanka Chandrasena, S. / Senevirathne, W.A.R.

Volume – 11 / Number 1 /2021 ISSN : 3084 - 9144 / ISSN : 3084 - 9152 (online)
Cover Page, Contents, Inner Pages, Submission Guidelines	CONTENTS Analysis on Money Laundering; “National Security Saboteur” Patabendige, C.L.C.M. Applicability of the flipped classroom approach to teach English during post-pandemic Sri Lanka Dilusha Randi Impact of Contextual Determinants Towards the Disposition Bias of Individual Investors in the Sri Lankan Stock Market Buddhika, H.J.R. / Ediriwickrama, T.C. Online Feminism for an Inclusive Democracy in Sri Lanka: Using Digital Platforms to Increase the Gender Representation and Political Engagement Vibusha Kalanee Madanayake Representation of Language in Sri Lankan English Newspapers: Key Word Analysis with reference to two English Newspapers Amarasinghe, H.A.S.L. Application of Digital Technology for Film Restoration Ravindra Priyantha Lal Challenges and Opportunities of adapting to mLearning During Lockdown: A Study on Selected Secondary School Students in Sri Lanka Naleen, V.G.C. Hieroglyphics rituals performed at Pandam Dolaha (Twelve Torches) Shanthikarma Gunawardana, L.B.S. / Narangoda, P.

Volume – 10 / Number 2 /2020 ISSN : 2012 - 9149 / ISSN : 2386 - 1266 (online)
Cover Page, Contents, Inner Pages, Submission Guidelines	CONTENTS Urban Consumers' Choice of Optimal and suboptimal products: Organic and Non-Organic Food Choices Premaratna, S.P. / Machado, L.J. / Gunawardena, M.N. Construct of social capital on perceived decision making effectiveness in strategic supply chain decisions: With special reference to selected apparel sector international entities in Sri Lanka Wanodya, W.G.M.U. / Silva, G.R.P. Trade elasticities and the marshall lerner Condition: Evidence from Sri Lanka Chandrarathne, S.G.U.S. / Jayasundara J.M.D.P. /Perera, M.S.S. / Navaratne, T.L. The Impact of reference groups’ Recommendations on Attitude towards Organic Foods and Purchase Intention with Health Consciousness as a Mediator Jayasinghe, J.A.S.C. Paradigm Shifts in Demographic components in the new millennium and possible implications: A case study of Sri Lanka W. Indralal De Silva, / Ranjith de Silva / Goonatilaka W.S.M.

Volume – 10 / Number 1 /2020 ISSN : 2012 - 9149 / ISSN : 2386 - 1266 (online)
Cover Page, Contents, Inner Pages, Submission Guidelines	CONTENTS Impact of Green Practices on Behavioral Intentions of Tourists: A Study in Sri Lankan Hotels Weerasekara, W.M.T.K. / Jayasinghe, J.A.S.C. Government Budgeting and Consensual Spaces: The Case of Sri Lanka Railway Abeysinghe, A.A.C. Impact of Japanese ODA Economic Growth and Development in Sri Lanka Dunusinghe, P. Intellectual Property Rights for Tourism-Related Traditional Knowledge: A Case Study of Sri Lanka Punchihewa, N.S. Impact of Market Orientation and Performance Measurement Orientation on SME Performance Abeygunasekera, A.W.J.C. / Thennakoon,T.M.N.D. / Madhuhansi, W.H.T. / Razik, R. How does COVID-19 influence the MSME Sector in Sri Lanka? Indika, M.G.N. / Perera, H.A.P.K. / Abeysiriwardena, N.K.

Volume – 9 / Number 1 /2019 ISSN : 2012 - 9149 / ISSN : 2386 - 1266 (online)
Cover Page, Contents, Inner Pages, Submission Guidelines	CONTENTS The Impact of Financial Rewards on Work Motivation of Operational Level Employees M. A. M. Shibly / T. D. Weerasinghe Trends of Wetland Reclamation in the Colombo Metropolitan Region in Sri Lanka and Strategies to Minimize the Adverse Impact A.G. Amarasinghe Diversity of Amphibians in the eastern and Southern parts of the Sinharaja forest H.I.G.C. Kumara / V.A.M.P.K. Samarawikrama Sri Lanka-China Tourism Relations An Analysis of Recent Trends in Chinese Tourist Arrivals to Sri Lanka N.P.R. Deyshappriya / A.A.K.A. Damanupola / M. M. T. D. M. Kumari The burial of the dead’- A critical analysis of the use of poetic license R. A. P. K. Ranatunge / C Dilkushi Senaratne / E. A. G. Fonseka Waste Management in Sri Lanka Challenges & Opportunities Lal Mervin Dharmasiri

Volume 7 & 8 / Number 1 & 2 / 2017 - 2018 ISSN : 2012 - 9149 / ISSN : 2386 - 1266 (online)
Click here to download Journal Volume - 7 & 8 number - 1 & 2	CONTENTS GIS-Based Assessment of the Green Space Per Capita in the City of Galle, Sri Lanka D.B.C. Jayasinghe / G.PTS. Hemakumara / P Hewage The Socio-economic Impact of Contributory Pension Schemes on the Well-being of the Elderly in Sri Lanka W Indralal De Silva / WS.M. Goonatilaka Hybrid Identities to Overcome Language Anxiety: An Exploratory Study S. Sebastian Pereira / C. Dilkushi Senaratne Locational Suitability for Residential Development in the Kandy District: GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation G. Lakmali Pathirage / T.W.M.T.W. Bandara Nativizing Strategies in Mixed Contexts C. Dilkushi Senaratne

Volume 5 & 6 / Number 1 & 2 / 2015 - 2016 ISSN : 2012 - 9149 / ISSN : 2386 - 1266 (online)	CONTENTS
	Are Workers’ Remittance Flows a Source of Economic Development in Sri Lanka? Harsha Eranda Paranavithana Gender Disparities in Labour Force Participation in Sri Lanka I.R. Bandara / A.J. Satharasinghe Bridging the Gap: People Centered Policy Guidelines to Minimize Relocation Failures: Case of Sri Lanka Nishara Fernando Factors Associated with Attitudes on Induced Abortion – A Community Based Study among Adults in Colombo City of Sri Lanka M. Suchira Suranga / Kalinga Tudor Silva / Lakshman Senanayake Impact of Social Welfare Strategies on the Traditional Family Systems: Evidence from Selected Countries in the Asian Region W. Indralal De Silva / D.M.S.G Wjerathna / V.P.N Senadhi / I.S Samarakoon

Volume 4 / Number 1 & 2 /January - December / 2014 ISSN : 2012 - 9149 / ISSN : 2386 - 1266 (online)	CONTENTS
	Discovering the Missing Links: Analysis of the Case Data on Attempted Suicide in Balagama and Jandura in the Districts of Monaragala and Hambantota Upali Vidanapathirana / Anton Piyaratne / Harini Amarcsuiya / Pumima Perera Dynamics of International Labour Migration of Sri Lanka W. lndralal De Silva / Dinesha Siriwardhane Socio-economic Correlates of Exclusions from Compulsory Schooling in Sri Lanka Geetha Mayadunne The impact of Educational Assessment on National Educational Goals: From Industrialism to Globalization Lakshman Wedikkarage Role of Agriculture in improving the Food and Nutrition Security in Sri Lanka S. M. P. Senanayake / S. P. Premarathne Decolonization, Development and Disease: A social History of Malaria in Sri Lanka Jayantha Perera

Volume 3 / Number 2 / July - December / 2013 ISSN : 2012 - 9149	CONTENTS
	Changing causes and consequences of labour force participation trends among the elderly in Sri Lanka W. Indralal De Silva , D. N. Prasadi Fernando Some aspects of youth unemployment and poverty in the Southern province of Sri Lanka S. M. P. Senanayake Strong together: social networks of rural women in dry zone agriculture with special reference to the Anuradhapura district K. R. N. S. Rajamanthrie , M. R. Pinnawala Exchange rate, exchange rate volatility and foreign direct investment in Sri Lanka S. G. S. D. Jayasekara Overcoming discrimination: social responsibility towards people with mental illness Dilrukshi Abeysinghe

Volume 3 / Number 1 / January- July / 2013 ISSN : 2012 - 9149	CONTENTS
	Economic Growth, Income Distribution and Social Equity in Sri Lanka R. M. K. Ratnayake Sir Lankan Youth and their Exposure to Computer Literacy W. Indralal De Silva / Pamoda Kodikara / Ruwani Somarathne A Model to Develop Small and Medium Enterprise Sector in Sri Lanka: Subcontracting Linkages in the Sri Lankan Garment Industry S. P. Premaratna / S. Weerawansa / P. W. C. Wijegunawardana Problems Faced by Undergraduates in the Learning Environment: Some Evidences from a Sri Lanka University M. A. N. Rasanjalee Perera Effect of Rasayana Therapy on Ageing: An Ayurvedic Perspective R D.H Kulatunga

Volume 2 / Number 2 / July - December / 2012 ISSN : 2012 - 9149	CONTENTS
	A Constructivist Approach towards Quality Development in Universities: An issue of Quality in Sri Lankan Universities Chandra Gunawardena Feasibility of Introducing General English as a University Entry Requirement for Medicine: Results of a National Survey N. R. De Silva \ G.D.C. Priyabhashini - P. K. Godage \ P. Premakumara - A. Pathmeswaran Force and Field Factors of Growth and Development: Evidence from International Experience H. N. Thenuwara Assessment of the Goodness of Measure of Union Commitment: A Factorial Validation in Sri Lankan Context K. A. S. Dhammika \ Fais Bin Ahamed - Thi Lip Sam Socio - Economic Characteristics of Factorial Influencing adaptation to Climate Change: Empirical Results from Selected Home gardens in South Asia with Emphasis on Commercial Orientation C. Daulagala \ J. Weerahewa – B. Maramhe \ G. Pushpakumara - P. Silva \ R. Punyawardena - S. Premalal \ G. Miah - J. Roy - S. Jana Disaster Management Measures of Microfinance Institutions in Sri Lanka P. J. S. Fernando


Volume 2 / Number 1 / January - July / 2012 ISSN : 2012 - 9149	CONTENTS
	The Age Structure Transition and the Demographic Dividend: An Opportunity for Rapid Economic Take-off in Sri Lanka W. lndralal De Silva Economic Benefits and Options for Financing Higher Education in Sri Lanka Harsha Aturuoane Competition and Financial Sector Development in Sri Lanka W. M. Hemachandra A Study on the Children's Coping Strategies in the Aftermath of Tsunami: 2004 G. R. K. Dissanayake

Volume 1 / Number 2 / July - December / 2011 ISSN : 2012 - 9149	CONTENTS
	The Potential of Using Mobile Money Systems for Enhancing Financial Inclusion in Sri Lanka Sirimevan S. Colombage Measuring Agricultural Productivity Using the Average Productivity Index (APl) Lal Mervin Dharmasiri A Discourse Analysis of Ethnic Conflict and Peace in the Editorials of English Newspapers - A Case Study of Sri Lanka Jeyaseelan Gnanaseelan The Concretization of Sinhalese into the Ethnic identity by Buddhist Pilgrimages: A Historical Investigation R. G. D. Jayawardena Factors Contributing to the Success of Women Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka Seuwandhi B.Ranasinghe Ensuring Harmony and Protection in Preschool Education Buddhiprabha D. D. Pathirana

Volume 1 / Number 1 / January - July / 2011 ISSN : 2012 - 9149	CONTENTS
	Corporate Governance Reforms in Srl Lanka Samanthi Senantne Colonialism and Problems of Language Policy: Formulation of a Colonial Language Policy in Sri Lanka Sandagomi Coperahewa Housing Market in Metropolitan Colombo: New Trends N. Chandrasiri Niriella Public Expenditure Reforme and Rural Poverty in Sri Lanka B. M. Sumanaratne The Effects of Public Welfare Policies on Rural Poverty in Sri Lanka: A Logistic Regression Analysis W. M. Semasinghe