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    MITIGATING ELEPHANT MORTALITY FROM TRAIN COLLISIONS IN SRI LANKA: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS AND STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS
    (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2024) Abeysinghe, S. B.; Ranaweera, R. A. A. S.
    Elephant motility due to train collisions is a major conservation issue in Sri Lanka, threatening the survival of the Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) and disrupt the equilibrium of the ecosystem. The purpose of this lines. Some of the main causes are high train speed, the division of habitat, the absence of efficient underpass and overpass for train and wildlife respectively. Temporal analysis shows more collisions during the night and early morning when elephants are active by moving around. These collisions also have severe consequences on elephants; they alter their social relations and reduce their ability to reproduce, which is detrimental to the species’ survival in the long run. The measures suggested to prevent elephant-train collision are as follows: Speed limits in affected areas, construction of safe crossing points, increased awareness and involvement of the local communities. Also, future research in the behavioral and spatial dynamics of elephants is essential for enhancing the efficacy of the measures being proposed. It is important to conserve the Asian elephant to maintain rich ecosystems in Sri Lanka. The findings of this study should be used to support the conservation of wildlife and their habitats while also facilitating the needs of the people.
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    A STUDY OF DR. K.D.G. WIMALARATNE’S ROLE IN DOCUMENTATION MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION
    (The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2024) Sajeewani, H. W. K.; Wimalasiri, B. G. S. P.
    We are currently in an era where information is central to nearly all aspects of life. Effective management and archiving of documents play a crucial role in preserving this information, which is vital for safeguarding knowledge. Knowledge preservation has benefited significantly from advances in records management and conservation. This study aims to explore the academic contributions of Dr. K. D. G. Wimalaratne, a distinguished historian, expert in records management and preservation, visiting lecturer, and former Director of the National Archives. The research was conducted through a literature review based on secondary sources. The findings reveal that Dr. Wimalaratne has authored 26 books and pamphlets on various subjects, along with 20 research papers. Notably, the Lake House Library maintains a special section named after him, which contains 117 newspaper articles, of which 93 were penned by Dr. Wimalaratne. His work also had a lasting impact on education, as he was instrumental in incorporating "History" into the school curriculum. As a scholar, teacher, researcher, writer, and professional in the fields of document archiving, records management, and conservation, Dr. Wimalaratne's legacy is profound. His contributions are particularly significant in an era where these fields should garner more attention from contemporary researchers.