Asian Journal of Management Studies (AJMS) http://repo.lib.sab.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/susl/4374 2026-04-20T15:44:43Z 2026-04-20T15:44:43Z http://repo.lib.sab.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/susl/4412 2024-08-14T04:05:10Z 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z

AJPS Volume 01 Issue 02 2023 Cover page Cover page of the Journal

2023-12-01T00:00:00Z Epasinghe, K. A. http://repo.lib.sab.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/susl/4411 2024-08-14T04:01:29Z 2023-12-25T00:00:00Z

Social Connection, Stigma and Mental Health Issues: Experiences of People with Mental Health Issues in Colombo District, Sri Lanka Epasinghe, K. A. The widespread stigma associated with mental illness creates a veil of difficulties over the lives of individuals who experience it, creating barriers in a variety of domains such as work, education, livelihood and particularly concerning their capacity to sustain social ties. Therefore, the aim of this study is to identify the disruption of social connections of persons with mental illness due to stigmatization. This qualitative research study was done in Colombo district, Western Province, Sri Lanka based on four major hospitals with psychiatric units. According to judgmental sampling method 4 psychiatrists were selected, whereas according to convenience sampling method 100 caretakers were selected. Therefore, the selected sample comprised of 104 individuals. The qualitative data was gathered by using in-depth interviews with the four psychiatrists, while quantitative data was gathered by using questionnaires filled by the 100 caretakers. Qualitative data was analyzed by the use of thematic analysis and quantitative data was evaluated through graphical representations such as bar graphs and pir charts by using Microsoft Excel. According to the findings of this research, the strength of family members works as a protective tool to reduce distress resulting from mental illnesses. Stigma directed by external society was identified as a factor that motivates self-stigma. However, the study identifies symptoms of mental illness to be another factor that leads to the impairment of social connections. The study highlights the significance of promoting awareness of mental illness as a means to reduce the process if stigma experienced by people with mental illness. The main objective of the research is to identify the possible impacts caused by social connections of persons with mental illness due to stigma in order to strengthen social ties, providing a potential path for the advancement of mental well-being.

2023-12-25T00:00:00Z Wimalasiri, W. R. K. M. Thathsarani, U. S. http://repo.lib.sab.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/susl/4410 2024-08-14T03:52:31Z 2023-12-10T00:00:00Z

Study on Factors Identification on Nutritional Status Among Children: An Econometrics Analysis Wimalasiri, W. R. K. M.; Thathsarani, U. S. Nutritional status is influenced by critical factors as family, food, security and parenting practices, as well as availability of facilities. Underweight, wasting, and stunting are all prevalent in Sri Lanka, and a variety of factors influence children's nutritional status. The primary aim of this study is to analyze the factors that influence nutrient status among children under five years of age. The study was carried out utilizing a quantitative technique with filled 115 questionnaires. The cluster sample technique was utilized to choose households with children under the age of five in the Imaduwa GN Division. The research objectives were met using descriptive statistics, the Chi-Square test, and ordinal regression. Findings were that, the female children have a higher percentage of normal and underweight nutrition status than male children. Furthermore, the study discovered that the history of infection, sanitation facilities, family income, mother's health state, birth order, and place of delivery are all important determinants of children's nutritional status. Children's nutritional status in Sri Lanka must be improved through the development of community-based nutritional interventions, the reinforcement of current nutrition legislation, and the establishment of microfinance programs that addresses newborn feeding practices, food insecurity, and low socioeconomic concerns.

2023-12-10T00:00:00Z H. E. N., Priyadarshani http://repo.lib.sab.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/susl/4409 2024-08-14T03:42:28Z 2023-12-20T00:00:00Z

Nature and the Relevance of the World Balance of Power after World War II H. E. N., Priyadarshani The balance of power, a core concept in an international relations, seeks equilibrium among nations to prevent dominance. Rooted in realism, it deters aggressions and fosters stability by distributing influence across states. As the global landscape evolves, debates persist on adapting the balance to accommodate non-state actors and technological shifts, crucial for international stability. The concept had also been applied in practice in international politics. It is important since its contribution to the maintenance of world peace as an international system had lasted for nearly three centuries. Although the concept of balance of power had been in practice in the international system for nearly three centuries, there are differing views on its relevance and nature. Research problem of this study is to find, what are the balances of power models influencing the behavior of the international system and why is its relevance presently outdated? This research paper contains a qualitative research study on the nature of world balance of power within the post-World War II period and utilized secondary data for the said purpose. Accordingly, the concept of balance of power is still relevant present day context but is relatively outdated compared to the past. But there is still validity for this concept as one of the strategies of power management. There can be no peace without a balance of power, and peace represents an arrangement of power in a stable manner or balance of power.

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