Access to Scholarly Publications through Consortium in Sri Lanka A Case Study

This paper illustrates the complicated process of formulating a library consortium in Sri Lanka, and the process of preliminary activities, selection of databases, awareness raising and training and the later developments are presented as a case study, using appropriate Tables, Figures and textual discussions. Insights are provided to the factors that contributed to the slow but steady establishment and development including the support of the top management of the University Grants Commission, participation of as many academics as possible and the collaborative nature of the implementation process. This is the first ever paper written on the formulation of the Sri Lankan consortium and the publishing will help many researchers to gain firsthand information about its beginnings. Also, the library leaders from other countries where the socio-economic and attitudinal conditions are similar can use the lessons learnt from this initiative for their benefit.

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Contribution to research when engineering is taught through ODL: A Sri Lankan case study

Asian Association of Open Universities Journal ◽

10.1108/aaouj-07-01-2012-b008 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 87-96

Author(s):

Kolita S. Weerasekera

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Research Output ◽

Higher Learning ◽

Sri Lankan ◽

Engineering Technology ◽

Research Activities ◽

Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽

The University

This paper is based on a study that investigated a general conception that academics and students of engineering in ODL institutions conduct less research compared to those teaching and learning in conventional institutions of higher learning. The study first observed the level of research conducted by Sri Lankan researchers, and compared it to similar activities carried out in neighbouring countries. Subsequently, attention was focused on the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), which is the pioneer ODL institution in Sri Lanka. It closely observed the research carried out at OUSL over the last few years and made comparisons between different disciplines. A tracer study was carried out to identify the research activities at the Faculty of Engineering Technology over the years and compare them with the research done at other OUSL faculties. It was evident from this study that the number of research papers presented at conferences and journal articles generated by the Faculty of Engineering Technology was low compared to the number produced by the other three faculties in the university. The study revealed some interesting reasons for the low level of engineering-based research output when engineering is taught through ODL.

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Information literacy assessment by portfolio: a case study

Reference Services Review ◽

10.1108/00907320710729355 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 35 (1) ◽

pp. 41-70 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Valerie Sonley ◽

Denise Turner ◽

Sue Myer ◽

Yvonne Cotton

Keyword(s):

Learning Outcomes ◽

Information Literacy ◽

Assessment Method ◽

Literacy Assessment ◽

Content Type ◽

Small Cohort ◽

The University ◽

Practical Implications ◽

Selection Of

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to report the results of a case study evaluating the revision of the assessment methods of an information literacy module. The revised assessment method took the form of a portfolio.Design/methodology/approachDuring 2004, all six credit modules at the University of Teesside had to be reviewed and restructured into ten credit modules. Following Biggs' principles of constructive alignment, the tutors looked at the existing module aims and learning outcomes. A review of the literature and previous experience informed the selection of the new assessment method by portfolio. An evaluation of the assessment method was undertaken after the module had run.FindingsThe paper finds that the assessment method had real strengths especially in terms of validity. It was also economical and efficient. Students knew what they were expected to do and where they needed to put in effort.Research limitations/implicationsThe assessment by a portfolio method has been carried out once with a relatively small cohort of students, so the findings can only be regarded as interim.Practical implicationsThe tutors believe that they have created a very useful module with an aligned assessment method which would be of benefit to a much greater number of studentsOriginality/valueThere is a shortage of publications that report the results of the use of portfolios for the assessment of information literacy.

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A implementação de ações sustentáveis baseadas na Agenda Ambiental na Administração Pública (A3P): uma experiência extensionista no ambiente universitário

Revista Brasileira de Geografia Física ◽

10.26848/rbgf.v12.5.p1913-1933 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 1913

Author(s):

Henrique Elias Pessoa Gutierres ◽

Iran Araújo Cabral ◽

Rafaella Rodrigues da Silva

Keyword(s):

Environmental Management ◽

Public Administration ◽

Environmental Awareness ◽

Federal State ◽

University Environment ◽

Fluorescent Lamps ◽

Awareness Raising ◽

The University ◽

And Training ◽

Consumption Waste

A Agenda Ambiental na Administração Pública (A3P) surge com o propósito de estimular a inserção de práticas sustentáveis nos órgãos públicos das três esferas de governo (Federal, Estadual e Municipal) e nos três poderes da república (Executivo, Legislativo e Judiciário). O artigo aborda a implementação de ações sustentáveis, a partir das diretrizes estabelecidas pela A3P, no tocante ao consumo de energia elétrica, água, gestão de resíduos (papel, plástico, pilhas, baterias, lâmpadas fluorescentes e óleo de cozinha), comunicação, ações de conscientização e capacitação, em três setores da Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Os resultados obtidos demonstram que ações pontuais e em menor escala podem ser bastante eficazes na promoção de uma consciência ambiental no cotidiano da administração pública brasileira. The implementation of sustainable actions based on the Environmental Agenda in Public Administration (A3P): an extensionist experience in the university environment A B S T R A C TThe Environmental Agenda in Public Administration (A3P) was created with the purpose of stimulating the insertion of sustainable practices in public bodies of the three spheres of government (Federal, State and Municipal) and in the three branches of government (Executive, Legislative and Judiciary). The text addresses an example of public environmental management through the implementation of sustainable actions, based on the guidelines established by A3P, regarding the consumption of electricity, water consumption, waste management (paper, plastic, batteries, fluorescent lamps and cooking oil), communication, awareness raising and training actions, in three sectors of the Federal University of Paraíba. The results show that timely actions and to a lesser extent can be quite effective in promoting an environmental awareness in the daily life of the Brazilian public administration.Keywords: Public environmental management, sustainable actions, environmental awareness.

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Research Productivity of Sri Lankan Universities in the International Ranking Systems and Mandatory Contribution of Librarians

DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology ◽

10.14429/djlit.41.1.16459 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. 54-60

Author(s):

Pradeepa Wijetunge

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Research Productivity ◽

State Universities ◽

Sri Lankan ◽

University Ranking ◽

Ranking Systems ◽

International Ranking ◽

International University ◽

The University ◽

University Ranking Systems

The objective of this study is to investigate the research productivity of the Sri Lankan state universities depicted in reputed international university ranking systems during 2015-2020 and to identify the areas that can be used to develop the research productivity of the state universities. Research–related scores of the Sri Lankan state universities from 2015-2020 in four ranking systems (THE, QS, SIR, and URAP) were analysed. The study established that the research productivity, impact, and collaboration are the major aspects considered by the ranking systems. Only a few universities are ranked and the scores have a considerable scope to be improved. Several recommendations are made on how the university librarians can support the improvement of research-related related rankings. This is the first study on research productivity scores of Sri Lankan state universities based on international ranking systems. Hence the findings will be useful for the university policymakers in Sri Lanka as well in other countries with similar educational contexts.

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Collaborative Partnership Approach to Improve Learning Through Interactive and Innovative Blended Learning: A Case Study of the National E-Learning Resource Centre (NELRC) at the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Blended Learning for Inclusive and Quality Higher Education in Asia ◽

10.1007/978-981-33-4106-7_3 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 43-64

Author(s):

Suraweera Namali ◽

Yatigammana Kaushalya ◽

Priyankara Chathura ◽

Wijayarathna Gamini ◽

Ranepura Upul Jayantha

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Blended Learning ◽

Collaborative Partnership ◽

Learning Resource ◽

E Learning ◽

The University ◽

Partnership Approach

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Resource Exchange: A Case Study

Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health ◽

10.7870/cjcmh-1982-0017 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 55-63 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Geoffrey Nelson ◽

Edward M. Bennett ◽

James Dudeck ◽

Richard V. Mason

Keyword(s):

Public School ◽

School Board ◽

Service Organizations ◽

Resource Exchange ◽

The Public ◽

Exchange Program ◽

The University ◽

Training Opportunities ◽

And Training

This paper describes a resource exchange program between two human service organizations: a public school board and a university. This case study illustrates the utility of the concept of resource exchange as a response to pressures for the effective management of limited human resources. With an emphasis on mutual goals, needs, and strengths, the resource exchange program expanded resources available to both organizations. For the public school board, new services in the form of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs were developed. For the university, research and training opportunities were created. Finally, the fragmentation between and within the organizations was reduced in correspondence with their increased mutual interdependence.

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The impacts of terrorism on risk perception and travel behaviour of the Dutch market: Sri Lanka as a case study

International Journal of Tourism Cities ◽

10.1108/ijtc-06-2020-0118 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Rami K. Isaac ◽

Annika Van den Bedem

Keyword(s):

Risk Perception ◽

Sri Lanka ◽

Travel Behaviour ◽

Research Process ◽

Sri Lankan ◽

Web Based ◽

Content Type ◽

Managerial Implications ◽

The Impact

Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of terrorism on risk perception and travel behaviour of the Dutch market towards Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach The research process involved an online self-administered method created with one of the leading research and web-based survey tools called Qualtrics. The questionnaire was filled in by 328 respondents. Findings Findings indicate that Sri Lankan is perceived to be a relatively safe destination. However, the likeliness of visiting the country is unlikely. The respondents with past travel experience (PTE) perceive Sri Lanka to be safer than those without PTE and are more likely to revisit. Male respondents have a higher safety perception of Sri Lanka than women. Most of the respondents see Sri Lanka as an attractive destination and would consider travelling there with children. Research limitations/implications The majority of the respondents are female and aged between 18 to 29 years old. The majority of the respondents’ children were already 19 or older and not accompanying their parents on holiday. This study has managerial implications for Sri Lanka’s tourism board that could work on developing a marketing strategy that focusses on promoting Sri Lanka as a safe destination in combination with all the other unique selling points. Originality/value To the best of author’s knowledge, no analysis has been so far published with a focus on the impact of terrorism on risk perception and attitudes of the Dutch tourist towards Sri Lanka. The aim of this paper is to close the existing gap in the literature and to provide valuable knowledge on the influence of terrorism on risk perception and attitudes of the Dutch tourists’ travel behaviour towards Sri Lanka as a destination.

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Degree nursing at the University of Fort Hare- A descriptive case study

Health SA Gesondheid ◽

10.4102/hsag.v3i1.342 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 24-29

Author(s):

Leigh Evertse

Keyword(s):

Nursing Education ◽

Full Text ◽

Education And Training ◽

Descriptive Case Study ◽

University Of Fort Hare ◽

The University ◽

Graduate Nursing ◽

And Training

This case study traces and records the background to the introduction of graduate nursing education and training within the Ciskei.OpsommingIn hierdie studie word die inleiding van graad verpleegkunde opieiding binne Ciskei nagevors en opgeteken. *Please note: This is a reduced version of the abstract. Please refer to PDF for full text.

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Islam, Politics and Violence in Eastern Sri Lanka

The Journal of Asian Studies ◽

10.1017/s002191181100088x ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 70 (3) ◽

pp. 730-753 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Bart Klem

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

East Coast ◽

Sri Lankan ◽

Muslim Community ◽

Muslim Identity ◽

Islam And Politics ◽

Political Dimensions ◽

Academic Debate ◽

Contemporary Islam

This article bridges Sri Lankan studies and the academic debate on the relation between contemporary Islam and politics. It constitutes a case study of the Muslim community in Akkaraipattu on Sri Lanka's war-ridden east coast. Over two decades of ethnically colored conflict have made Muslim identity of paramount importance, but the meanings attached to that identity vary substantively. Politicians, mosque leaders, Sufis and Tablighis define the ethnic, religious and political dimensions of “Muslimness” differently and this leads to intra-Muslim contradictions. The case study thus helps resolve the puzzle of Sri Lankan Muslims: they are surrounded by hostility, but they continue to be internally divided. Akkaraipattu's Muslims jockey between principled politics, pragmatic politics and anti-politics, because they have to navigate different trajectories. This article thus corroborates recent studies on Islam elsewhere that argue for contextualized and nuanced approaches to the variegated interface between Islam and politics.

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