Masters Theses - Faculty of Social Sciences
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Item ශ්රී ලංකාවේ නව මාධ්ය ව්යාප්තිය හා බෙදී යාමේ අසමානතාව(2019) Wimalasiri, B. H. DThe proliferation of new media has resulted in a rapid growth in the current society due to the promotion of new technology. However, there is no equilibrium in that division. Jan Van Dijk defines that discrepancy as the gap between those who have access to computers and the Internet and those who don't. Based on this factor, this research study was conducted on the topic of ‘New Media dissemination and digital divide in Sri Lanka’ for the completion of the Master of Social Science Degree. The research problem here was, what factors affecting for the new media dissemination and digital divide in Sri Lanka’. This study was carried out on the hypothesizing that although there was a rapid increase in the new media dissemination, there was a discrepancy in its distribution. In this study, the data collection method was the quantitative method through the structured close-ended questioner for five selected districts while making a list from the highest population to lowest population in district wise then selected each sixth district for the data collection. The sample size was 200 by equally dividing to each district as forty for a district. This study research method was the quantitative method. The main implication of this study is that there is a discrepancy in the distribution of new media in Sri Lanka due to the inconsistencies of the access of usage. The hypothesis was made in this study that although the rapid growth of the new media distribution has been observed in society, there has been an irregularity in its divided. Thus, it can be concluded that the discrepancy is a major factor in creating a global divide. Hence information gap, knowledge gap, and income gap are mainly influenced by the creation of the gap between who have and haven’t of new media.Item Essential Information Communication Technology Competencies of Library Information Assistants (LIA) in University Libraries in Sri Lanka(2019) Kumara, G.C.With a view of identifying which factors contribute into the effective use of ICT two research objectives were set. One objective is to identify the technology competencies in carrying out duties by Library Information Assistants (LIAs) at academic libraries in Sri Lanka. And the other objective is to see whether there is a gap in their skills, that hinder them accessing to available ICT based resources. In this study, quantitative survey was conducted at six universities. A printed questionnaire (Appendix II) was distributed directly among Library Information Assistants (LIAs) attached to libraries of University of Colombo, University of Kelaniya, University of Moratuwa, University of Sri Jayawardanapura, University of Visual and Performing Arts and the Open University of Sri Lanka. Out of 159 questionnaires distributed, 129 Library Information Assistants (LIAs) responded/completed questionnaires which reached the response rate to 81%. Statistical Package for social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze the data. After the data collection an optimum research model was applied to the results obtained and these results have been entered into the SPSS to analyze the results. In this study, researcher identified that there is a strong relationship between respondents' English knowledge with core technology competencies. In addition to that there is a significant relationship respondents' service experience with core technology competencies and there is a relationship between respondents' service period with core technology competencies. Therefore, the researcher strongly recommends recruiting new LIAs with a high proficiency in English and considering their abilities to work in English speaking environments. In addition, this study has drawn policy implications and attention on how important it is to teach English at primary and secondary level school education and university undergraduate levels in order to have optimum use of ICT.Item විඥ්ඥාණය පිළිබඳ පාලි මුලාශ්රගත ඉගැන්වීම් සහ යෝගාචාර.(2017) Sobhitha Thero, Karapikkada.he prime objective of the research "A Comparative Study of Teaching of Pali Resources and Yogiiciira Idealism" is to do a comparative study on Early Buddhist Theory of Idealism and l'ogiiciira Idealism. In this dissertation, the idealism depicted in Western and Eastern philosophies, pre Buddhist era, contemporary period, early Buddhism and Yogiiciira tradition have been studied. The dissertation has been categorized into five chapters. The first chapter of the research was dedicated to study about the idealism depicted in Eastern and Western philosophies including schools of idealism in Western Philosophy, Vedic Idealism, Upanishad Idealism, Siinkyans' Idealism, Vaisheshikiis' Idealism and idealistic trends at the time of the Buddha. The second Chapter of the dissertation elucidated the Idealism in early Buddhism. Here, it has mentioned about the process of Cilia. Mano and Vi11liiina as well as its influence to general process of perception and existence of life after death. Theraviida teaching of bhavanga cilia. cuti cilia, Antariibhava, patisandhi citta, Abhidhammic teaching of cilia, cilia viti and san'atil'da Idealism have been included in the third chapter. The fourth chapter of the dissertation basically studied about the Yagiiciira idealism. The chapter starts with the introduction to the Yogiiciira Idealism while explaining the germs of Idealism. Subsequently, there mentioned about A/aya Vinniina, germs of A/aya Vinniina, process of A/aya vinniina, Viisanii. Hetu pariniima, Pha/a pariniima, thought inclined Alaya vi/iliiina, object and l/ambhana of A/aya vinniina, cessation of A/aya vinliiina, different opinions of A/aya vinliiina in different Buddhist Schools, A/aya vinniina and Manana vinniina, A/ya vinnna and pravurti l'iiiiiiina etc. In the last chapter, it has comparatively studied the early Buddhist idealism and l'ogiiciira idealism. In this regard, it studied the effect of consciousness for the perception with reference to the early Buddhism and Yagiiciira Idealism and investigated about the germs that affected for the origin of Idealism both in early Buddhism and Yogiiciira Idealism. At the same time. the research focused to compare and contrast the teaching of samasaric existence, cessation of Viii/liina, and bovwiga cilia depicted both early Buddhism and Yagiiciira School.Item සංචාරක ව්යාපාරය විෂයෙහි ගාලු කොටුවේ වැදගත්කම.(2017) Prasadini, D.C.In this study the tourism 111 the Galle Fort is concerned. When eonsidcring international tourism in Sri Lanka. the Galle Fort has got the first place. In that attractive places in Galle Ii:m which is a special place with archaeological values has obtained a special place. Because of this the tourism project operated close to Galle is operated. At this point historical and physical surroundings are given in bricf. The attention is givcn to the causes Illl' the attractions of tourists and the facilities supplied Ii:lr thcm. As wcll the beneficial values the Galle Fort gets arc gIven In that economical. social. religious and cultural affairs arc mentioncd. At this moment the developing opportunities in tourism are also mentioned.Item THE IMPACT OF MONETARY POLICY ON THE MACROECONOMIC PERFORMANCE IN SRI LANKA.(2017) LALANI, J.M.G.Central Bank of Sri Lanka sets price stability and economIc stability as its mam monetary policy objective goal. Review of past empirical works reveals that no study has examined the impact of monetary policy shocks on macroeconomic variables, using a UVAR framework with context to Sri Lanka. This study attempts to identify the various factors of monetary policy affect on macroeconomic performance in Sri Lanka. Specific objectives are to examine the impact of monetary policy on economic growth, inflation and to identify the solutions for mitigating the lack of macroeconomic performance in Sri Lanka.To that end; researcher uses a five variable unrestricted VAR model by utilizing quarterly time series data over the period 1978 2015 in order to focus on the impact on small open economy. Real Gross Domestic Product and Colombo Consumer Price Index were used as non-policy variables. Broad money supply, interbank call market rate and exchange rate were used as potential monetary policy indicators. Impulse response functions and variance decompositions are employed to capture the impact of monetary policy on the economic growth and inflation. Impulse response for the model with average call money market rate presents theoretically consistent results for output and inflation. Broad money supply presents theoretically consistent with output and inflation only for some periods. One standard deviation exchange rate appreciation has a positive effect on output only for some periods which indicate theoretical inconsistency. Negative impact on economic growth rate shows theoretical consistency of the estimated results only for some periods. One standard deviation exchange rate appreciation has a significant effect on reducing inflation, in 71h_1 Olh quarter following the shock. A shock on economic growth rate, average call market rate and exchange rate it will have 79%, 16% and 3% variation of the fluctuation in economic growth rate. A shock to economic growth rate will have 96% of variation of the fluctuation in the inflation rate. At 5% significant level price level, money supply, average call rate and exchange rate can't jointly cause for econ2mic growth rate. Economic growth rate and growth of money supply are most important variable of deciding inflation rate.Item Political Changes in Sri Lanka from 1915 – 1931(2016) Ihalagedara, I.R.G.D.J.K.The main objective of this research is to examine the political changes which took place in Sri Lanka during the period from 1915 to 1931. In this study, a special attempt is made to examine the nature of the provincial leadership and the activities of provincial organization which had not been covered by previous studies. The period between 1915 and 1931 is a decisive period in the political and constitutional history of the country. The aftermath of the Sinhala-Muslim riots of 1915, particular the serve suppressive policy adopted by the Colonial Government resulted in a change of the attitude of the local leadership towards the policy of the British Government. The local leaders were convinced that they must unite and organize themselves and needed a strong political organization in order to with their demands. The main result of this tendency was the establishment of the Ceylon National Congress. The national movement of Sri Lanka was centered around the Ceylon National Congress since its establishment.In this study an attempt was made to examine two main research problems: (a) Was the political reform movement at the time concerned mainly with the needs and the interests of the elite class or not? (b) Were there local leaders and organizations who participated In or contributed to the political reform movement? This study makes it clear that the elite class was not the decisive factor in making political changes during the relevant period. It is true that the social elite took the leadership of the Ceylon National Congress. But there were many organizations which did not accept the thinking and the line of action of the Ceylon National Congress. Their activities were able to strengthen the anti-British struggle in Sri Lanka. However, it is not intended here to underestimate the role played by the Ceylon National Congress in the national struggle because it was based on the concept of collective Sri Lanka identity. Historical research methodology was used in this study and both primary source and secondary source were consulted.Item මෝස්තර නිරූපණ ශිල්පයේ අන්තර්ගත සුන්දරත්වය : සංඥාර්ථවේදී විග්රහයක්(2017) Liyanage, D.This study is carried on to conduct a semiotic analysis on the inner beauty of the Fashion Modeling. Mainly this study is carried out in line with the semiotic analysis of Ferdinand de Saussure. In the modem Fashion Modeling is an impressive form of art which has also become a money spinner. Professional modeling deserves a significant place in the international context. The field of modeling is mainly going in tandem with the principles of mass communication. In semiotics, signs and various interpretations of signs are also taken into study. The semiotics of fashion modeling also deeply analyses operation of semiotics in the concept of beauty. This study is primarily catering to the female models. It pays attention on the subconscious interest of man to analyze the beauty of fashion modeling and the grasping of that concept by thinking. The discourses, ideologies and the facts of cognition are unraveled under this thinking process. Thereby, the interests and discourses based on the culture, personal whims and fancies, society, and economy are taken into consideration. In this regard culture and cross culture are given major attention. The content analysis is the main methodology used for this study. The cover pages of the three magazines GO, The Modelz and In Vogue were selected for this study. The study was based on the cover pages. The data was collected by gaining 300 opinions, as per 100 for each. The data was analyzed in line with quality and quantitative methods. The main conclusion of the study was to assess that within fashion modeling, the concept of beauty has been used in accordance with the principles of culture and cross culture.Item TOURIST ATTRACTION OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE AT RITIGALA.(2016) Embuldeniya, P.M.Ritigala has significances from archaeological, historical, cultural, botanical and zoological (Natural environment) aspects. Nevertheless, still Ritigala is not functioned as a famous tourist destination. The general objective of this research is to Propose a Sustainable Tourism development approach for promote Ritigala as a tourist destination in Sri Lanka with diverse tourism products while introducing the existing archaeological and tourist attractions in Ritigala. The specific objectives of this research consists with organize a proper preservation program to preserve archaeological evidences and preserve the biodiversity of Ritigala, develop suitable infrastructures and hospitality services for domestic and foreign tourists and develop the socio-economic aspect of host community of Ritigala. Ritigala located at Senadiriyagama Grama Niladari Division in Kekirawa Devjsional Secretariat Division which belongs to Anuradhapura District of North Central Province. According to the location Ritigala is surrounded by the famous tourist destinations of Dambulla, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. Library survey method, field research method, and sample survey method were used to collect data for this research and Statistical analysis and SWOT analysis were used for analyzed the relationship between selected variables of archaeological and tourist attractions in Ritigala, social awareness about Ritigala, satisfaction on visiting Ritigala, sustainable tourism development approach for Ritigala, and the tourist arrivals to Ritigala. According to the analysis, there is a significant relationship between tourist arrivals and selected variables related to Ritigala. Therefore, this research is directed to point out the significances of existing archaeological and tourist attractions, and recommendations to promote Ritigala as a famous tourist destination with diverse products and activities which could provide satisfaction for both domestic and foreign tourists.Item කුරුණෑගල දිස්ත්රික්කයේ භාවිත කෙම් ක්රම හා බැදුණු ඥාන සම්ප්රේෂණ විධි ක්රම.(2016) Herath, H.M.A.U.Traditional Kern system has not been discus seal widely in today's society. As such, there are not researches conducted on the transmission system of kern system. An attempt was made by the research conducted in the Kuliyapitiya East Divisional Secretariat Division in the Kurunegala district to identify and compile kern systems knowledge to the villagers and record the aspects of knowledge get not recorded paying special attention to the means of transmission of this system from generation to generation and individual to indicial. Human activities conducted using modern Science and Technology have caused the deterioration of kern systems and their transmission systems. Kern systems on Agriculture, Fauna indigenous, Medicine and house hold work in the area were drought under this study. Ten system of transmission of kern were discussed. A perfect study of existence development and transmission and their effectiveness was conducted. The study was primarily based on primary data. Interviews were the leading source. Data were collected from thesis, research reports, internet and reference sources. Analysed data revealed that kern systems are still preserved on a small scale and their transmission is at a very low level. Research reveals low level of application of kern systems has resulted in the low level of transmission of the said systems.Item MEASURING THE SERVICE QUALITY OF LIBRARY STAFF OF TI-IE UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA, SRI LANKA ON STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVES.(2016) Gunawardhana, D.N.T.This study exammes the Measure the Service Quality of Library Staff of the University of Moratuwa. Sri I.anka on Students' Perspectives. Users are being gradually moved to electronic libraries and other information sources. Enhancing the information resources and facilities are not enough to hold the users in the library and it is necessary to improve the services like customer care by the library stafT. With this technological era human resources has become most important asset than physical resources. Therefore. to measure the service quality of I.ibrary Staff on students' perspectives is very important research area with different directions. The quality of services provided by the Library Staff at expected and observed levels has been examined from the students using a modified version of the ServQUAL questionnaire. Three factors and fitieen dimensions have been identified that arc appropriate to explain service quality from students' perspectives. The findings revealed that 'overall service quality' afTects to 'frequency of library usc' and 'recommend others to usc the library'. Conducting training programs and workshops for stan: establish thc research help desk. have a session to introduce new concepts in the information field in every month. maintain a system to get feedback continuously. resolve the background issues to improve the services. and are important strategies for service quality improvements. Findings revealed that as a whole. students arc generally satisfied with the service provided by library staff of University of Moratuwa.