Sivayesunesan, S.; Priyanath, H.M.S.; Ramasamy, R.(Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 2026-01-26)
Ethnic conflict is mostly depicted as detrimental, deteriorating mutual understanding, leading to deep-rooted divisions among the members of multi-ethnic communities. Meanwhile, scholars highlighted its potential to promote ...
Rifka, F. M. T.; Gunasekara, S.(Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 2026-01-26)
Access to safe and adequate water, sanitation and hygine (WASH) is a fundamental human right, critical to health and well-being. Despite Sri Lanka’s abundant water resources, marginalized urban slum communities in Colombo ...
Gunasekera, A. S. A.; Rajapakshe, R. D. P. S.(Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 2026-01-26)
This article examines the guarantees of human rights in the constitution of Sri Lanka and the enduring gap between law and practice. Tracing developments from the Soulbury Constitution of 1947 to the present, the study ...
Priyadarshani, H. E. N.(Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 2026-01-26)
This research explores the evolving Indo-Sri Lanka relations amid China’s growing influence in South Asia, focusing on strategic, economic, and security challenges. Sri Lanka’s strategic location in the Indian Ocean has ...
Nuwanthika, A. N.(Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 2026-01-26)
The impact of psychological motivation and personality traits on employee performance in Sri Lanka's evolving
organizational environment is examined in this study. Elton Mayo's Human Relations Theory is used to compare ...
Ananda, Y. Karunarathne; Lawrence, DMNA(Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2026-01-27)
Theory of ‘place attachment’ can be considered a cardinal aspect of human geography and its epistemological evolution. People have a long revolutionary history that has been developing emotional connections with their ...
Madushika, DMS; Senevirathna, EMTK(Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2026-01-27)
The tea plantation sector is one of the major sources of foreign exchange in Sri Lanka and it significantly contributes to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The majority of workers in this sector are Tamil, and ...
Nifla, MTF; Fareena, R(Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2026-01-27)
Rainwater harvesting enables producers to achieve sustainable water management by reducing their reliance on external sources and enhancing resilience. Water scarcity remains a persistent challenge in Sri Lanka’s Dry Zone ...
Kodikara, KPKS(Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2026-01-27)
The Portuguese maritime empire established the enduring frameworks for territorial understanding and governance that extended far beyond the era of direct colonial control. This was accomplished through pioneering cartographic ...
Wijerathne, KBPCA; Herath, HMKCW; Edirisinghe, AEPD(Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2026-01-27)
Dambethenna Estate in Haputale is an ecologically rich landscape with significant yet underutilized potential for eco-tourism development in Sri Lanka’s central highlands. This study evaluates the estate’s eco-tourism ...
Unknown author(Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2026-01-27)
Rathnayaka, R.M.M.K.N.; Ranathunga, P.E.A.N.; Ranatunga, P.K.B.(Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2025-12-03)
Intentional self-poisoning is a significant public health problem in Sri Lanka. Recently, diuron,
a herbicide widely used for weed and grass control in agriculture, has emerged as a potential
poisoning agent. The objective ...
Janith, U.I.P.; Imesha, P.D.; Nimesh, K.M.S.G.; Ganakarunyan, T.; Dilakshana, K.; Sathya, S.(Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2025-12-03)
Bacterial skin infections are common among hospitalised patients, for which topical antibiotics
are used. Antibiotic resistance, toxicity and high cost have led to the need for the development
of herbal formulations that ...
Subasinghe, N.T.; Gunasekara, J.P.; Shriganeshan, S.; Silva, G.N.(Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2025-12-03)
Cancer is a significant health issue causing deaths worldwide, necessitating novel and efficient
treatments. Modern cancer therapies primarily target the altered energy metabolism of cancer
cells, which enables their ...
Malsha, V.P.; Wijayabandara, M.D.J.; Pathirana, W.; Silva, G.N.(Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2025-12-03)
Historically, Tender Coconut Water (TCW) has been reported as a natural hydration fluid with
some studies suggesting its potential for intravenous (IV) administration in both preclinical and
clinical studies. Despite ...
Kottahachchi, D.U.; Bandara, I.R.V.C.; Illankoon, I.M.M.I.K.; Herath, J(Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2025-12-03)
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality, with
atherosclerosis recognised as the primary underlying cause. For patients undergoing percutaneous
coronary intervention (PCI), ...
Chandrasiri, W.G.S.N.; Perera, V; de Silva, N; Enne, V.; Corea, E.(Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2025-12-03)
Morganella morganii is an opportunistic Gram-negative pathogen increasingly implicated in
both community and hospital-acquired infections.Though once considered relatively susceptible
to conventional antimicrobials, the ...
Dharmasena, M.C.P.; Amirthasingam, M.; Perera, V; Wickramaratne, N; Chandrasiri, W.G.S.N(Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2025-12-03)
Loxococcus rupicola (Thwaites), is an endemic palm species of Sri Lanka, traditionally valued
for its medicinal properties; however, its antimicrobial potential remains largely unexplored.
This study aimed to evaluate ...
Kurera, W.L.L.M.; Thanish, M.K.M.; Sathees, S.(Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2025-12-03)
Suicide ranks as the tenth leading cause of death around the world. Consequently, suicidal
ideation serves as a clear warning sign of possible suicidal behaviour. Since these ideations
are most prevalent among individuals ...