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{"title":"Early Childhood Education Degree programme for Non-State Higher Education Institutes in Sri Lanka – Need Survey","authors":"V. Kurukulaarachchi","doi":"10.4038/caj.v6i1.113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/caj.v6i1.113","url":null,"abstract":"Early Childhood Education (ECE) is the foundation of education which helps to develop the child’s cognitive, emotional, and physical aspects. Unquestionably ECE educators play a vital role. Hence, teacher education in early childhood context is very important. However currently in Sri Lanka only very few state universities conduct Bachelor of Education in ECE and Primary Education and while other Non-State Higher Education institutes (NSHEIs) offer Early Childhood Education degrees affiliated to foreign universities. Further, presently no NSHEI offer the Ministry of Education or University Grants Commission approved degree in Early Childhood Education. Hence in this context objective of the study is to investigate the need for the Bachelor of Education ECE Degree programme at NSHEI in Sri Lanka. Study conducted in one of the prominent NSHEIs (ABC institute) in Sri Lanka. Therefore, Case study method adopted, and quantitative measures have been complemented with the qualitative measures. Sample size is seventy-five student teachers at ABC institute. This is a survey research and data collection methods are questionnaire for student teachers and key informant interviews conducted with some key stakeholders in the state universities and three preschool owners in Colombo district. Results of the study revealed that benefits of the ECE Degree to students and for the country and emphasized it is very crucial to commence the ECE programme as it provides more opportunities to students since few opportunities and capacity restraint in state universities. Furthermore, study highlighted that ninety six percent student like to start ECE Degree and if the institute commence the programme ninety percent student would like to join the programme. Therefore, study can be concludedthat ABC as a NSHEI there is a good potential and opportunity to proceed with the ECE Degree and contribute to the foundation of the education in the country which add value to the system.","PeriodicalId":443164,"journal":{"name":"CINEC Academic Journal","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125027324","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":"Assess the Impact of Meditation of Suspects on Trial on Criminal Offences in Sri Lanka","authors":"N. Jayatillake, S. Siriwardena","doi":"10.4038/caj.v6i1.112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/caj.v6i1.112","url":null,"abstract":"The term Meditation is a process whereby one can make a conscious effort to relax and achieve profound peacefulness in mind. Meditation supports people to strive for transformation of the mind to take control of their inner self, understand the reality of life, practice the art of detachment and lead a simple lifestyle. This paper fundamentally assesses the impact of meditation of suspects on trial on criminal offences based on a selected prison in Sri Lanka.According to the prison performance report 2017, there is a significant growth of inmates in readmission for island wide prisons in Sri Lanka. Some of the key previous findings (Blatt, 2002) highlights, meditation is of key importance to center the focus of one’s life and enhance self-relaxation. The prime objective of this study is to assess the impact of current meditation applications for suspects on trial on criminal offences in Mahara Prison in Sri Lanka.The total population of the study is 110 inmates, and the study population was demarcated to the inmates who have been convicted and served the punishment for more than 10 years for various offences. The study population was finally determined for 48 and the researcher distributed the questionnaire for 35 inmates which cover over 70% of the study population. The researcher used primary and secondary data and descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze the respective data.One of the key findings of the study is that the Content of the meditation programme has a significant positive impact on mediating the inmates. It also highlights that the duration of the programme also has a positive impact on meditation, not only that the knowledge and the skills of the presenter also have a positive high impact on the meditation programme.","PeriodicalId":443164,"journal":{"name":"CINEC Academic Journal","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114177171","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":"Preliminary Study on Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Selling Over-the-Counter Oral Medicines by Pharmacy Workers in Colombo District","authors":"H.M.Lakmali, Saumya Nikathenna, H.A.Tharushi Dharmapriya, W.M.Kalpani, Madhushika Ratnayake, T.Prabodhya, K. Jayasiri, D.Hashini, Anjala Mendis","doi":"10.4038/caj.v6i1.116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/caj.v6i1.116","url":null,"abstract":"Over-the-counter is also known as non-prescription medicine. Although, OTC can be bought without a prescription, self-medication and overusing the medications can cause many side effects. Hence, responsible selling of drugs with recommendations on proper and safe use is a key role of pharmacists and other pharmacy workers. The aim of this study was to investigate knowledge, attitudes and practices of selling orally administered OTC medicines by pharmacy workers in the Colombo district. A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed among pharmacy workers in the Colombo district, including pharmacists and non-pharmacists using a structured questionnaire. The ethical clearance was obtained from Ethics Review Committee, CINEC Campus. Out of 100 participants, 45 were males and 55 were females. As a percentage, 15% were pharmacists, 37% were assistant pharmacists and 48% were supporting workers in the pharmacy. Although Paracetamol is an OTC drug that is commonly sold in pharmacies, only 42% of the participants know the maximum adult daily dose as four g/day. The remaining 58% were not aware of the correct daily adult dose for Paracetamol and among those 13.79% were pharmacists. Further, 86% of the participants were aware that generally antacids should be taken 30 minutes before the meal to get effective action and 14% were unaware. Out of this, 14.28%, 35.71% and 50% are pharmacists, pharmacy assistants and other support staff respectively. Although antibiotics are not OTC medicine, 17% disagreed with the statement that “Antibiotics should not dispense for the common cold on patient demands”. Among the participants, 47% believe pharmacists are only responsible for dispensing and counselling patients on the drug prescribed by physicians. Although 44 % of participants never issued non-OTC medicine without a prescription, 48% have issued prescription-only drugs without a prescription occasionally, while 8% have issued non-OTC medicine without a prescription. According to the results, some workers were still unaware of the correct information regarding the OTC. It is concluded that some of the healthcare workers at pharmacies require further knowledge of OTC oral medicines.","PeriodicalId":443164,"journal":{"name":"CINEC Academic Journal","volume":"60 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133761326","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":"Intelligent Driver Sleep Detection and Alerting System","authors":"Athukoralage Awarjana Madubhani Perera, N. N. Pollwaththage, D. Dhammearatchi","doi":"10.4038/caj.v6i1.114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/caj.v6i1.114","url":null,"abstract":"Transportation has already become a vital part of the daily routine of people all around the world. With the increasing demand for transportation, road traffic accidents have also been increasing exponentially. Further, road traffic accidents are found to be one of the critical causes of annual deaths, injuries, and damages worldwide. Among the minor and fatal crashes, distracted driving has been identified as one of the leading causes. Sleepiness/drowsiness or fatigue in drivers can be stated as the most common reasons, and as an unavoidable and unintentional cause for distraction, because most of the time the driver would not be aware of the condition until facing a critical incident. Therefore, identifying sleepiness/drowsiness at the initial stages, and alerting the driver, would contribute to minimizing the risk of such road traffic accidents. The paper presents an automated system that is capable of identifying sleepiness/drowsiness in drivers in the initial stages and immediately alerting the driver. Furthermore, given the criticality of the situation, the system also operates a new feature of simultaneously sharing the current location of the vehicle to a pre-defined close contact of the driver to further minimize the risks and as a prevention mechanism.","PeriodicalId":443164,"journal":{"name":"CINEC Academic Journal","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126172804","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":"Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Dietary Supplements among Allied Health Sciences Undergraduates of Sri Lanka","authors":"Pramoda Kalpani Wanniarachchi, Sayumi Amarasinghe, S. N. Silva, G.Shakila Meghashie, Hansa Kumari, Nisansala De Silva, S.B.Himali, Priyadarshani Kumari","doi":"10.4038/caj.v6i1.115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/caj.v6i1.115","url":null,"abstract":"According to research conducted in foreign coun-tries among undergraduates, there is a huge con-sumption of dietary supplements without proper consultation, and many have encountered adverse effects. However, there have been no satisfactory research studies done on dietary supplement usage among Allied Health Sciences undergraduates in Sri Lanka. The objective of the study was to de-scribe knowledge, attitudes, and practices of die-tary supplement usage among Allied Health Sci-ences undergraduates in Sri Lanka. In this descrip-tive cross-sectional study, a sample taken from a population of 2000 undergraduates of five Allied Health Sciences faculties in Sri Lanka were as-sessed using a structured, self-administered ques-tionnaire during the period from March 2021 to June 2022. Stratified random sampling was used to select participants from each department using population proportion and finalized by using sim-ple random sampling with 354 respondents as the sample size. According to the results obtained, the overall prevalence of dietary supplement usage was 63.8%. Of the individuals who used dietary supplements, 97.3% were female and 2.7% were male. The most common reason for using dietary supplements (91.2%) was to compensate for the lack of nutrients in the diet. Multivitamins and min-erals were the most frequently reported supple-ments (86.7%), followed by fish oil (84.5%), beauty ingredients added supplements (77.4%), weight loss supplements (75.2%), and pro-tein/amino acids (70.4%). Among undergraduates, there was widespread use of internet-driven, self-prescribed dietary supplements intake (95.1%). A significant number of undergraduates took dietary advice from their family members (79.2%). Only 67.3% asked for medical advice from physicians, pharmacists, and dietitians. In conclusion, preva-lence of dietary supplement consumption among participants is high (63.8%) but most of were not confident enough to recommend supplements to others (75.7%). Furthermore, side effects among consumers were minimum (4.9%) and most of them obtained the desired benefit. This study can be used to provide background knowledge for fu-ture researchers.","PeriodicalId":443164,"journal":{"name":"CINEC Academic Journal","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114550612","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":"Tourism Impacts on Socio-Economic Development of Residential Community in Ella Destination, Sri Lanka","authors":"P. Bandusena, N. Dissanayaka, D. Suranga","doi":"10.4038/caj.v6i1.117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/caj.v6i1.117","url":null,"abstract":"One tool for economic development is the tourist sector. Tourism destination management is required at local, regional, and national levels to profit. The local population plays a significant role in the tourism industry since they serve as the tourists' hosts. Tourism must be promoted to maximize industrial benefits. Positive outcomes must be enhanced, while negative consequences must be controlled. Therefore, this study aims to identify the economic and socio-cultural impacts of tourism on the Ella destination. This research is focused on the homestay community, because it is the main income-generating source for the resident community in Ella, Sri Lanka. The researcher selected 175 registered homestay business owners in Ella destination, Sri Lanka through a simple random sampling strategy. This study applied a Likert scale questionnaire to collect primary quantitative data for this study. Secondary data was gathered from past theses, journal articles, newspaper articles, the SLTDA website, and central bank annual reports. The SPSS software was utilized to analyze the gathered data through questionnaires. The researcher identified that there are eight main indicators that affect the socio-economic development of the homestay business community in Ella, Sri Lanka. These are local culture, local services, the community’s lifestyle, alcoholism, drugs, and prostitution, employment and income opportunities, investment & spending, infrastructure, and tourist arrivals to Ella. As per the findings, the researcher recommends that homestay tourism business owners need to invest In eco-friendly business operations, because eco-friendly hospitality services are the main trends in the current global tourism and hospitality business Sector. Also, homestay business owners should know that practical knowledge is highly significant in the tourism and hospitality sector business environment. In the future, community capacity development, Identification of a unique promotional mechanism, and eco-friendly business operations will be needed to manage negative impacts.","PeriodicalId":443164,"journal":{"name":"CINEC Academic Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123138003","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":"Use of Concrete Waste from Industries as an Alternative Material for the Permeable Concrete Production","authors":"B. A. S. R. Manuwansha, T. Sugandika","doi":"10.4038/caj.v5i2.111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/caj.v5i2.111","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":443164,"journal":{"name":"CINEC Academic Journal","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122363331","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":"Prevalence of Primary Dysmenorrhea and it’s Influence on the Daily Activities of Undergraduate Female Students in Colombo District, Sri Lanka","authors":"S. N. Madampe, M. S. Weerasooriya, W. A. C. Lakshika, S. Kariyawasam, R. Fernandopulle, S. G. P. Silva","doi":"10.4038/caj.v5i2.109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/caj.v5i2.109","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":443164,"journal":{"name":"CINEC Academic Journal","volume":"89 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117282295","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":"Analysis of Dispensing Pattern of OTC Drugs in Community Pharmacy Outlets, Sri Lankan Perspectives; A Pilot Study","authors":"K. M. T. D. B. Kangara, S. D. Senanayake, A. K. Siriwardhana, N. W. A. N. Maanisha, G. A. J. Rathnasekara, H. de Silva, R. Rajapaksha","doi":"10.4038/caj.v5i2.103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/caj.v5i2.103","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":443164,"journal":{"name":"CINEC Academic Journal","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123707660","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":"Analysis of Knowledge, Usage and the Practice of Total Body Care Cosmetic Products in Western Province; Sri Lanka","authors":"L. M. Hettihewa, K. G. I. M. Yasendri","doi":"10.4038/caj.v5i2.104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4038/caj.v5i2.104","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":443164,"journal":{"name":"CINEC Academic Journal","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133881047","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}