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Singularity Analysis of Curvature Flow of Curves on a Riemannian Surface

Muraleetharan, M. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

In this paper, we consider evolution of embedded curves by curvature flow in a compact Riemannian surface. Let 𝛾 be a closed embedded curve evolving under the curvature flow in a compact surface M. If a singularity ...

Sequential Fractionation of Micronutrient Metal Ions in Organic Compost Fertilizer

Chinthaka, S.D.M.; Mahesha, J.A.V. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

Sequential fractionation of metal cations in various compost types was carried out to determine the availability of these cations for plant intake. The selected compost types were domestic, market available, municipal ...

Seasonal Distribution and Bionomics of Sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae), Vectors for Leishmaniasis, in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Gajapathy, K.; Jude, P.J.; Surendran, S.N. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

Leishmaniasis is a major public health concern in Sri Lanka. More than 2000 cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) have been reported from the island since 2000. The most fatal visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is also emerging ...

Generalized model for implementation of cash for work program during post-war recovery based on the experience gained from emergency northern recovery project

Janen, S.S. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

Livelihoods of the resettled IDPs were critically poor, immediately after the resettlement process of post war recovery in Sri Lanka. Cash for work (CFW) was implemented by emergency Northern recovery project to facilitate ...

Exclusion of the plantation tamil community from the local government service delivery in sri lanka: a case study of ambagamuwa pradheshiya sabha in the nuwara-eliya district

Ramesh, R.; Sathis, R.; De silva, Y.P. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

: The Pradheshiya Sabha (PS) has the mandate to play a more active role in rural development with the local participation in planning and implementing development programs. The PS covers both rural and estate areas in ...

Enhancing the citizens’ participation through elections in post– conflict sri lanka: special reference to northern and eastern provinces of sri lanka

Udayanganie, U.A.T.; Susarithaa, S. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

Promoting democracy and strengthening good governance have become a core component of post-conflict and peace-building initiatives. Good governance and democracy play a key role in capacity building in Post conflict ...

Electronic contract formation: global harmonization or local variation? - with special reference to sri lanka

Sumanadasa, W.A.D.J. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

In recent years, with the dawn of peace in the country, the promotion of investments and businesses has taken priority in the development drive of the post-war Sri Lanka. In that context, it is undeniable that the ...

Direct and active participation of women in post-conflict reconciliation, reconstruction, and peace-building: needs, challenges and national and international obligations of sri lanka

Wijeyesekera, R. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

This paper analyses the social and legal issues concerning women’s participation in post-armed conflict and peace-building in Sri Lanka, and reiterates the necessity to include a gender perspective into the process ...

Devolution of power and its intensity: issues and challenges in the case of sri lanka

Liyanahetti, D. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

Fiscal devolution is a major aspect of devolving power. Distribution of public expenditure, spending discretion and modalities for equalization of fiscal capacities were being debated and still being so. Fiscal ...

Complexities of land related issues in the north

Basith, I.; Munas, M.; Lokuge, G. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

This study was conducted by the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) and looked at land related vulnerabilities in the Northern Province: Mannar, Kilinochchi and Mulaithivu. Land is a highly contested issue in post-war Sri ...

Civil society and community based organizations in the trincomalee district in relation to women with disabilities

Gonsalkorala, L.R.; Kusumawathie, N.G.; Premathilaka, C.K. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

About 650 million people in the world live with disabilities and frequently encounter physical and social obstacles. They often lack opportunities of the mainstream population and are usually among the most marginalized ...

Challenges of implementation of new public management in public sectors: a study of kalmunai divisional secretariat of ampara district

Jabbar, M.A.; Fowsar, M.A.M. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

In the last quarter century there has been a significant shift within the field of Public Administration. One aspect of this trend has been the emergence of a concept which has come to be known as the New Public Management ...

Attitudes towards lesbianism in sri lankan context

Samaraweera, H.U.S. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

Since social attitudes have established that heterosexuality is the one and only sexual orientation in human beings, homosexuality is defined as a deviant behaviour and excluded from the society. According to literature, ...

A study on financial capacity of rural jaffna from dowry system for economic development

Santhirasegaram, S. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

Principle objectives of this study are to asses the monetary value of dowry which is financial strength of region and to investigate the economic benefits of dowry to society. Most of the existing literatures explain ...

A study on emotional maturity and gender differences in government employees

Rajkumar, A. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

The emotional maturity becomes important in the behavior of people. It is one of the main determining aspects for the success of people. The present study investigates the emotional maturity and gender differences in ...

A study of gender based discrimination on property rights in sri lanka: evaluation of applicability of relevant customary laws and government policies in the post-war context

Perera, A.C. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

Sri Lanka being a country with a mixed legal system, different groups of people in the country get governed by different set of personal laws; Kandyan, Muslim and Thesawalamai law. These laws contain discriminative ...

A legislative reform to protect the rights of domestic workers in sri lanka: a critical analysis with relevant ilo conventions

Pathirana, M.P.S.K. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

Although Sri Lanka has ratified all eight core labour conventions declared by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the government has not taken specific measures yet to provide a national law concerning Domestic ...

A historical analysis of commercial laws and health laws in pre-modern sri lanka

Wimalasena, N.A. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

Laws and Legal institutions are of vital importance for the security and progress of any society. Laws restrain members of a community from involving in crimes and acts of violence. There are prescribed punishments for ...

Sea Cucumber Pen Culture in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka

Mallikarachchi, U.; Mallawa Arachchi, M.A.J.C.; Arulanandan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

Worldwide increased demand for beche-de-mer encouraged overexploitation of wild stocks of tropical sea cucumbers and it has created motivation to sea cucumber aquaculture. Capture based sea cucumber aquaculture is ...

Risk Factors to Human Tick Infestations in Sri Lanka

Ariyarathne, S.; Dilrukshi, P.R.M.P.; Amarasinghe, P.H.; Rajakaruna, R.S. (University of Jaffna, 2012)

Ticks are ectoparasites of major public health concern. Humans and animals are affected directly by tick bites and indirectly by disease transmission. A study was carried out to determine socio-ecological risk factors ...

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