PROCEEDINGS OF THE SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES [SICASH]最新文献

{"title":"Shift in the Sri Lankan ESL Classroom – An Experiment with Mobile Assisted Language Learning","authors":"Sankaja Amaraweera","doi":"10.54389/xaeh4847","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54389/xaeh4847","url":null,"abstract":"The young generation of the contemporary world is depended on the omnipresent smart devices Yu (2012). Their advancement has created a range of additional benefits and new means of learning (Chan, 2016). The use of mobile applications for various purposes is commonly experienced in the Sri Lankan context as well. Although frequently used in written and oral discourses, phrasal verbs are subject to be excluded if the correct use of them is challenging for the English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. Therefore, this research intends to inspect the efficacy of teaching Phrasal Verbs via one of the common mobile applications, since it is prevalent in the society. In this empirical study, thirty undergraduates were selected. Pre and post tests were included in it and forty popularly used Phrasal Verbs are used. For the Pre-test, any instructions on Phrasal verbs were not given, but for the Post-test instructions were given. Traditional classroom instructions were given to the controlled group within one hour and the experimental group was guided via the selected mobile application. The results of both the tests were analysed and found that the experimental group outperformed in the Posttest than the other group indicating that the use of mobile applications in the process of teaching English language is an effective resource in instructing on phrasal verbs. Keywords: Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL); Phrasal Verbs; English Language Teaching (ELT); Mobile Learning","PeriodicalId":112882,"journal":{"name":"PROCEEDINGS OF THE SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES [SICASH]","volume":"2011 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131722973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Social and Economic Effects of the Cultivation of Solanum Virginianum; A Case Study in Anamaduwa DS Division, Sri Lanka","authors":"B. P. Siriwardena, N. P. Vidanapathirana, K. G. Ketipearachchi, L. R. W. D. M. Rajasekara","doi":"10.54389/evom4419","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54389/evom4419","url":null,"abstract":"Solanum virginianum is a plant which belongs to the Solanaceae family that is used for medicinal purposes. This plant is rather widespread in Sri Lanka and the advantages of farming these plants might either be for economic or for social purposes. In none of the research that has been undertaken so far has the significance of these socioeconomic outcomes been highlighted. Consequently, this study's objective is to investigate the economic and social implications of farmers' cultivation of Solanum virginianum. For the study, seventy (70) farmers who cultivate Solanum virginianum were selected from the Anamaduwa Divisional Secretariats Division in Sri Lanka's Northwestern Province. Using a stratified random sampling technique, all respondents in the sample were requested to complete a pretested, standardized questionnaire form. Qualitative data was gathered by using a a fivepoint Likert scale ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree. Most farmers are male, between the ages of 41 and 50, and they possess a high school diploma. In addition, many of them are married. Farmers in the region rely not just on the production of Solanum virginianum, but also on a variety of other crops, and many farmers in the sample have extremely low incomes. The study determined that when economic and sociological elements were integrated, the dependent variables did not produce statistically significant outcomes. In addition, the between-subject effects of economic and social factors seen during Solanum virginianum production were not statistically significant. Therefore, the authorized individuals should be concerned with these effects to increase the cultivation of Solanum virginianum for the Sri Lankan medicinal industry. Keywords: Cultivation; Economical; Farmers; Social; Solanum virginianum","PeriodicalId":112882,"journal":{"name":"PROCEEDINGS OF THE SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES [SICASH]","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128363082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Satisfaction Level and Quality of Life of patients Living with Split-Thickness Skin Graft, Following a Burn Injury in Burns Unit of the National Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka","authors":"Sirini Chamika Rajaguru, Ruwan Thushara Gunawardana","doi":"10.54389/ofcj4637","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54389/ofcj4637","url":null,"abstract":"Burn is one form of traumatic injury and also a global public health problem. A high prevalence of burn injury rate is reported in low and middle-income countries and African and south-east Asian countries. The study aimed to describe the satisfaction and quality of life of patients with split-thickness skin grafts. A mixed method was used to conduct the study and the data were collected from post-split thickness skin graft patients, who participated in the Burn Clinic in the National Hospital, Sri Lanka. A descriptive cross-sectional research design and a simple random sample (n=109) of burn victims was selected to conduct the quantitative survey. The qualitative phase was conducted through in-depth interviews and using a purposive sample. Data were analyzed by using SPSS Version 20 and the thematic analysis method. Many of the burn victims’ age ranges were 18-24 years (24.8%). The majority 61.5% were married. Each sub-domains of the SF36 is divided into physical and mental health According to the chi-square test. There was a positive association between physical health and mental health (0.001). Assessed mean value of the SF36 Scale by used total sum of the questionnaire. It called “Average Mean” of the study (Mean=54.29; High QOL >54.29; Low QOL< 54.29). Finally, the quality of life was measured by using that average mean results of that, the post -split-thickness skin graft patients had high scores of quality of life 57 (52.3%, Mean> 54.29). Next thematic analysis in the qualitative phase identified three themes. They are: ‘satisfied with ‘new skin’, ‘living with split-thickness skin grafts’ and ‘are willing to participate in future activities’. Also, the qualitative results supported the quantitative findings. The conclusion of the findings revealed that quality of life was compromised in the majority of post-burn patients. But after facing split thickness graft surgery most victims reported a high quality of life and high satisfaction level than others. Keywords: QOL; Split Thickness Skin Graft; Short Form health survey 36","PeriodicalId":112882,"journal":{"name":"PROCEEDINGS OF THE SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES [SICASH]","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114947119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychosocial Impact of a Young Adult Undergone a Permanent Colostomy Caused by a Perineal Injury following a Road Traffic Accident: A Case Report","authors":"U.D.A.D Karunasingha, R. Rajapaksha, C. Dasanayake","doi":"10.54389/wutw5945","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54389/wutw5945","url":null,"abstract":"Many traumatic injuries to the perineal area cause to live with colostomies throughout the lifetime of a person. Living with a permanent colostomy brings severe changes to the patient’s life in terms of physical, social, spiritual, sexual, and psychosocial health. The aim of the present study was to explain the importance of understanding the psychosocial aspects of a young adult during a hospital stay with a permanent colostomy. This is a qualitative case study based on interpretive phenomenology. Interviews and direct observations were conducted as the data collection methods to obtain in-depth information regarding the case study topic and gathered data through patient direct observation. The study was about a 28-year-old male engineer who met with a road traffic accident that severely damaged his perineal area and finally undergone a permanent colostomy due to loss of anal sphincter muscles and anal opening. The data analysis was performed by the method of content analysis. This incident was a huge psychological disaster for him to accept the reality and adjust his permanent colostomy. Young people may have profoundly negative impacts on permanent colostomies. Adaptation is a long-term process that requires effective communication, acceptance and understanding. Nurses should be vigilant to do careful assessment on psychosocial needs of patients with permanent colostomies in order to improve the quality of their lives. Therefore, it is suggested that the nurses should acquire specialized knowledge, skills, and training on stoma care in order to provide personalized holistic care to the patients who have undergone permanent colostomies. Keywords: Permanent colostomy, perineal injury, quality of life, traumatic event, body image","PeriodicalId":112882,"journal":{"name":"PROCEEDINGS OF THE SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES [SICASH]","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133253105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Educational Technology Implications for Enhancing Reading Comprehension","authors":"S. Sunitha, A. .. Jayanthy","doi":"10.54389/gpue5155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54389/gpue5155","url":null,"abstract":"Reading comprehension has always been a requirement for success in many facets of the educational system and in the majority of adult spheres of participation, since writing systems have been invented. In both the educational and therapeutic fields, the greater accessibility of technologies and web-based resources can be a truly valuable assistance for creating training exercises that can also be completed remotely. Studies that have looked at the effectiveness of technology for children with reading comprehension issues can be found in recent literature. The current study presents information on a technological tool for improving reading comprehension on 40 secondary school pupils. The students were trained to read, to spell with proper stress, idioms and phrases and also comprehension for understanding. These all were taught with the help of technology. The findings have both clinical and educational implications as they suggest the possibility to promote reading comprehension with a suitable technology. Keywords: Reading comprehension, Educational technology","PeriodicalId":112882,"journal":{"name":"PROCEEDINGS OF THE SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES [SICASH]","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130094883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Use of Audio and Audio-visual Materials for Teaching Process Descriptions and Identification of Errors: A Study with Tertiary Level Students","authors":"K. Wijesuriya, D.M.M.S Dissanayake","doi":"10.54389/hhob2529","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54389/hhob2529","url":null,"abstract":"The use of multimedia as a teaching aid could motivate students in learning and improve their writing skills. The objectives of the study are to assess the impact of audio-visual and audio materials in the lesson on second language learners’ writing skills and to analyse errors in the writings. Forty Engineering undergraduates in their first term at CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) B1 level in proficiency were randomly divided into two comparison groups: Audio-visual Group and Audio Group; to teach them to write a brief description of an industrial process using Audio-visual and Audio materials. The marks of the immediate and post-tests were analysed using independent sample t-test whereas errors in their writings were categorized based on Surface Strategy Taxonomy. The findings depicted that both Audio-visual and Audio materials have contributed to writing effective process descriptions. While the mean of the Audio group was numerically higher than that of the Audio-visual group in both immediate and posttests, the independent sample t-test confirmed that the difference was not statistically significant. Neither of the modes has been demonstrated superior to the other. Moreover, error analysis based on Surface Structure Taxonomy depicted that over 50% of errors committed by students in both groups were errors of Misformation. Further, second, third and the fourth frequent number of errors were found in the Omission category, Misordering Category, and Addition category respectively for both groups. Therefore, a mixture of Audio-visual and Audio materials could be recommended in writing tasks pertaining to process descriptions. Keywords: Audio Material; Audio-Visual Material; Process Descriptions; Surface Strategy Taxonomy","PeriodicalId":112882,"journal":{"name":"PROCEEDINGS OF THE SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES [SICASH]","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133907877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors Affecting Corona Deaths in Sri Lanka: Time Series Modeling Approach","authors":"W.A.D.R Wathsala, T. Peiris","doi":"10.54389/lmpk7912","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54389/lmpk7912","url":null,"abstract":"Whole world has been affected by COVID-19 Pandemic which kills people on a large scale. Identifying, controlling and taking preventive actions for the factors that cause such deaths is crucial. This work intends to investigate the factors affecting COVID-19 deaths reported in Sri Lanka, during the period of 2020 to 2021 by using Vector Auto Regressive model. The empirical results of the model indicated the factors that significantly affected COVID-19 deaths short term as well as long term. Short term, factors such as increase in reported new cases in the previous day, positive number of test results, additional hours per day spent at residence compared to the median value of duration stayed at residence from 3rd January to 6th February 2020(difference between the actual hours and median hours spent at residence has been considered), number of new visitors to outdoor places and a decrease in previous day’s deaths. In a long term forecast, variables such as reproduction rate, new vaccination doses, stringency index, additional time spent at residence, new users of public transport, new users of retail and recreation and new visitors to outdoor spaces significantly influence on the mortality. The Granger Causality test confirmed the past values of new cases and positive number of tests have a predictive ability in determining the present values of deaths. On the other hand, the Variance Decomposition method indicated that the variation in deaths in short term is due to deaths itself. Keywords: COVID-19, Modeling deaths, Stepwise procedure, Stringency Index","PeriodicalId":112882,"journal":{"name":"PROCEEDINGS OF THE SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES [SICASH]","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133944824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Modeling the ICT Teachers’ Perspective on Teaching of Computer Programming at Secondary School Level","authors":"K. Perera","doi":"10.54389/bgkd9203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54389/bgkd9203","url":null,"abstract":"Computer programming is viewed and experienced as a subject cognitively challenging to students as well as teachers. The aim of this study was to determine the ICT teachers’ perspective on teaching computer programming in order to comprehend how ICT teachers perceive teaching computer programing and the factors that influence their work. Forty-seven ICT teachers participated in this qualitative study. The research method used was an analytical framework known as Interactive Qualitative Analysis to model the ICT teachers’ perspective. The perspective was modelled in terms of factors (affinities) as programming curriculum, ICT resources, time, programming language, evaluation, students’ performance, teachers’ programming knowledge, teachers’ pedagogical programming knowledge, student and professional development programs. Further, the interaction among these affinities was also modelled. Keywords: Interactive Qualitative Analysis, Teachers’ Perspective on Computer Programming, Programming Curriculum","PeriodicalId":112882,"journal":{"name":"PROCEEDINGS OF THE SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES [SICASH]","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122003877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Protection Status of Geographical Indications (GIs) in Agricultural Sector of Sri Lanka Compared to Other Developing Countries : Special Emphasis on India and Vietnam","authors":"Uttara Kaumadi Wijesuriya","doi":"10.54389/cxvf2103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54389/cxvf2103","url":null,"abstract":"As a country of agricultural origin in the developing world, Sri Lanka has not adequately focused on the protection of Geographical Indications (GIs) to gain substantial economic returns. Presently, “Ceylon Tea” and “Ceylon Cinnamon” are protected under the Sri Lankan GI regime. India and Vietnam, although in the developing world, have gained considerable success in GI protection and therefore many lessons can be learned from them. The doctrinal and comparative research methodologies were adopted in this study using primary and secondary sources, to compare the GI systems with India and Vietnam. Recently, Sri Lanka has introduced a registration procedure under the sui generis system by an amendment to the Intellectual property (IP) Act. Yet, the efficiency can only be seen in the future, as this mechanism was only enforced from the 16th of March 2022. The same registration procedure is followed by India for a considerable period, and they have been successful in achieving agricultural development through proper enforcement. As per the Vietnamese system, it is necessary to increase the level of awareness in promoting GIs by training national experts, funding technical assistance and providing funds for implementation. They highlight adequate government interventions are necessary for the protection mechanism to be effective which Sri Lanka should look into in greater detail. The main reasons for the slow progress in obtaining protection for potential products are inadequate Government interventions and the recently introduced registration system being too new to assess the progress, as it takes time for the results to be seen. Keywords: Agricultural Sector; Developing Countries; Geographical Indications; Sui Generis System","PeriodicalId":112882,"journal":{"name":"PROCEEDINGS OF THE SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES [SICASH]","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125227821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Exploratory Study on Work Stress and Job Satisfaction during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Hotel Sector Employees of Sri Lanka","authors":"Ebony M.A. Bradie Miles, Iresha Chamindi Donmanige","doi":"10.54389/qrgu6565","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54389/qrgu6565","url":null,"abstract":"COVID-19 has affected employees worldwide, especially in the hotel industry, with restricted travel, limited incoming flights, and guests, which presents challenges for hotels and employees. Therefore, it is essential to investigate how COVID-19 has affected hotel employees' job satisfaction and work stress. This study aimed to determine whether the stress at work generated by COVID-19 directly affects the job satisfaction of hotel employees in Sri Lanka. The researcher recruited hotel employees in Sri Lanka through purposive sampling following a selective criterion; 18 years or older, locally employed, with two or more years of industry experience. The researcher, part of a larger mixed-method project, presented the qualitative findings in this article, using a qualitative research design with semi-structured interviews to collect employee responses (N = 7) before subjecting the responses to content analysis. Ultimately, the main findings indicated that work stress generated by COVID-19 partially impacted the job satisfaction of Sri Lankan hotel employees. Other factors reported included COVID-related financial issues and procedural changes that significantly affected employees. Several solutions presented in the findings to improve job satisfaction and work stress during COVID19 included effective financial management by hotels, and extra support, for example, counselling and improved workplace communication. Overall, the satisfaction of Sri Lanka’s hotel workers' jobs has been affected by work stress and partially by COVID-19. Therefore, future research should explore the influences of COVID-19 on job satisfaction and work stress among Sri Lankan hotel employees and throughout the world. Keywords: COVID-19; Work stress; Job satisfaction; Hotel employees; Sri Lanka","PeriodicalId":112882,"journal":{"name":"PROCEEDINGS OF THE SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES [SICASH]","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127374312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}