• Problems Faced by Preschool Teachers When Using Teaching Aids in the Teaching Learning Process 

  Rajapaksha, P.L.N.R.; Chathurika, P.R.D. (2016-10-26)

  This study attempts to find out the problems faced by the preschool teachers when making and using teaching aids in the process of teaching and learning, and to identify their perception on using teaching aids. The study ...
• A Comparative Study of Demand for Medical Care on Non Communicable Diseases Western vs. Alternative 

  Samaraweera, P.D.G.L.; Wijesinghe, M.D.J.W. (2016-10-26)

  Medical care is an input to the production of health. People get treatment for their health issues under western medicine , complementary and alternative medicine. Western medicine can be identified as the most famous ...
• Life Cycle and Fixed Portfolio Allocation Strategies-A Performance Comparison for Emerging Market Pension Funds 

  Kumara, Ajantha Sisira; Pfau, Wade Donald (2016-10-26)

  This study compares the performance of various fixed and lifecycle portfolio strategies for the accumulation phase of retirement planning in emerging market countries. With an expected utility framework and a bootstrapped ...
• Model-Based Analysis of International Tourist Flow to Sri Lanka 

  Konarasinghe, K.M.U.B. (2016-10-26)

  Sri Lanka entered the international tourism market in the late 1960s. Forecasting of international tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka is immensely important and it’s a timely requirement. Hence, finding the most appropriate ...
• Preparation of Cattle Feed Blocks Using Agricultural Wastes 

  Kulathunga, K.M.W.H.; Shantha, K.Y.H.D.; Nayananjalie, W.A.D. (2016-10-26)

  Scarcity of high quality feeding materials is one of the major constraints in Sri Lankan dairy industry and the study was conducted to prepare a nutritious, conservable and cost effective cattle feed block. Four nutritionally ...
• Spatial Planning for Promoting Sustainable Development in Pachchilaipalli Divisional Secretariat in the Killinochchi District of Sri Lanka- A Case Study for Post-Conflict Development 

  Chandrasekera, Damith; Piyasiri, Swarna (2016-10-26)

  Reconstruction and development in post-disaster or post conflict situations pose multiple challenges. These scenarios necessitate high investment for rapid reconstruction, socio-economic development to minimize future ...
• Exposure Analysis of Drinking and Dietary Contaminants in a Selected Population, Padaviya, Anuradhapura 

  Dhanapala, D.M.K.M.; Asanthi, H.B.; Gunarathne, M.H.J.P. (2016-10-26)

  This study focused to analyse exposure of selected drinking and dietary contaminants and to assess the health risk for the selected population of Padaviya, Anuradhapura. Thirty families were randomly selected from which ...
• Morphological and Microsatellite Marker Analysis of Fruit Size and Shape in Selected Accessions and Commercial Cultivars of Capsicum Species in Sri Lanka 

  Chamikara, M.D.M.; Ishan, M.; Karunadasa, S.S.; Perera, M.K.D.I.; Rajapaksha, P.I.; Lelwala, R.V.; Kasthuriarachchi, V.D.W.; Jeyakumar, D.T.; Weebadde, C.K.; Sooriyapathirana, S.D.S.S. (2016-10-26)

  Chili pepper (Capsicum spp.)is a vegetable crop with medical and ornamental uses. In Sri Lanka, 56% of dried chili is imported annually making it a huge burden to the economy. To improve the chili pepper industry, breeding ...
• Macronutrient Adequacy of Elite Sri Lankan Swimmers 

  Arachchi, V.G.; Wasalathanthiri, S.; Makuloluwa, T. (2016-10-26)

  Nutrition seems to play an important role in health and performance of swimmers. The present study assessed the macronutrient intakes and calorie adequacy of swimmers of Sri Lankan national pool. 38 swimmers (16 males ...
• Analysis of Severity and Anatomical Distribution of Diabetic Foot Ulcers-A Single Unit Experience 

  Ambegoda, A.L.A.M.C.; Wijesekera, J.R.; Panditharathne, K.I.; Gamage, R.T.; Mudalige, O.M.D.C.S.; Piyasiri, M.D.R.M. (2016-10-26)

  Diabetes is the commonest cause of foot ulceration in developing countries leading to severe morbidity and mortality. The main aim of this study was to assess anatomical distribution of diabetic foot lesions, categorize ...
• User-Age Classification Using Touch Gestures on Smartphones 

  AL-Showarah, Suleyman; AL-Jawad, Naseer; Sellahewa, Harin (2016-10-26)

  In this paper we investigated the possibility of classifying users’ age-group using gesture-based features on smartphones. The features used were gesture accuracy, speed, movement time, and finger/force pressure. Nearest ...

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