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International Conference on the Humanities and the Social Sciences 2016

PROGRAMME The International Conference on the Humanities and the Social Sciences (ICHSS 2016) on

27th and 28th July, 2016

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Faculty of Arts University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka

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PROGRAMME 27th July, 2016 01.30 pm - 02.00 pm

Registration

02.00 pm - 04.00 pm

Inauguration (Arts Theater)

04.00 pm - 04.30 pm

Refreshments

04.30 pm - 06.30 pm

Technical Session I (See details in the following pages)

28th July, 2016 08.30 am - 10.30 am

Technical Session II (See details in the following pages)

10.30 am - 11.00 am

Refreshments (Venue: Education Building and Pillar Area (Main Arts Building))

11.00 am - 11.45 am

Keynote Address (Arts Theater) “Researching the Rural Past, Present and Future in Sri Lanka” Prof. Jonathan Spencer Regius Professor of South Asian Language, Culture and Society. University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

12.00 pm - 01.30 pm

Panel Discussion (Arts Theater) “Post War Development and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka” Chairperson: Prof. Amarakeerthi Liyanage

01.30 pm - 02.30 pm

Lunch (Venue: Education Building)

02.30 pm - 04.30 pm

Technical Session III (See details in the following pages)

04.45 pm - 05.30 pm

Closing Session (Arts Theater)

05.30 pm - 06.00 pm

Refreshments (Venue: Pillar Area (Main Arts Building)) 2

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INAUGURATION Date: 27th July, 2016 Venue: Arts Theatre 01.30 pm

Registration

02.00 pm

Arrival of Chief Guest

02.05 pm

Traditional Lighting of the Oil Lamp

02.15 pm

Welcome Address by Prof. S.K. Hennayake Chair - ICHSS 2016

02.25 pm

Address by Prof. OG Dayaratna-Banda Dean Faculty of Arts , University of Peradeniya

02.35 pm

Address by Prof. Upul B. Dissanayake Vice Chancellor, University of Peradeniya Address by the Chief Guest

02.45 pm

Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga

Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance and Planning

02.55 pm

Keynote Address: “Conditions for Sustainable University Research” Prof. G.H. Peiris Emeritus Professor in Geography, University of Peradeniya

03.40 pm

Documentary Film on the Faculty of Arts and Research Highlights

03.50 pm 04.00 pm

Vote of Thanks by Dr. M. Z. M. Nafeel Coordinator - ICHSS 2016

Refreshments

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TECHNICAL SESSION I Date: 27th July, 2016 Time: 04.30 pm – 06.30 pm

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Religion, Philosophy and Psychology Time: 04.30 pm – 06.05 pm Venue: NA 86, Department of Political Science, New Arts Building Chairperson: Rev. Prof. Muwaetagama Gnanananda Time 04.30 pm 04.40 pm

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

04.40 pm – 05.55 pm

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Essentialist and Ethical Views of Karma in Buddhist Metaphysics.

Adam L. Barborich

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A Critical Evaluation of Social Philosophy in Buddhism.

Ven. Godamune Chullanaga

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Buddhism and the Environment Rev. W. Piyaratana and Rev. M. Wimalajothi

05.55 pm – 06.05 pm

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

06.05pm

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Comparative Literary Criticism Linguistics and Language Studies Time: 04.30 pm – 06.30 pm Venue: Audio Visual Room, Main Arts Building Chairperson: Prof. A. Parakrama Time 04.30 pm 04.40 pm

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

04.40 pm – 06.20 pm

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A Comparative Study of Medieval Sinhala 'isa:' and Modern Sinhala 'saha'/'ha:' Dilini Ariyawansa

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Modality in Sinhala and its Syntactic Representation.

M.G. Lalith Ananda

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Claiming the 'Other' through Fiction: The FanaticLiberal Binary in the Discursivity of the Muslim as the 'Other'.

T. Hamead

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Faith on Trial in the Writings of C. S. Lewis.

S. Abayasekara

06.20 pm – 06.30 pm

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

06.30 pm

End of Session

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Law and Society Time: 04.30 pm – 06.30 pm Venue: Seminar Room, Main Arts Building Chairperson: Prof. S.A. Atukorala Time 04.30 pm 04.40 pm

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s 1

Shared or Sharing Rights? A New Paradigm for Matrimonial Property Rights from Law of Trusts: A Comparative Study M.P.S.K. Pathirana

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Planting the Seeds of Fundamental Principles: Environmental Guarantees Inspired by Foreign Constitutions.

K.D. Ratnapala

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Protecting the Rights of Domestic Workers in Middle Eastern Countries.

W.J.M.H.C.J. Bandara

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The Need to Recognize the Right to Die with Dignity in Sri Lanka: The Dilemma between Morality and Law. R.M.T.S.K. Ratnayake and N.D. Udagama

04.40 pm – 06.20 pm

06.20 pm – 06.30 pm

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

06.30 pm

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Geophysical and Environmental Studies Time: 04.30 pm – 06.30 pm Venue: Auditorium, Department of Education Chairperson: Dr. M.I.F. Azmi Time 04.30 pm 04.40 pm

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

04.40 pm – 06.20 pm

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A Preliminary Study of the Measurement of Solar Radiation to Evaluate the Solar Energy Potential of the University of Peradeniya Area M.P. Rambukkange and K.W.G. Rekha Nianthi

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Inter-seasonal and Intra-seasonal Trends in the Rainfall of Kandy K.W.G. Rekha Nianthi, Udana Meegahakotuwa and M.P. Rambukkange

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Effect of Pinus caribaea Plantation on Vegetation Diversity and Distribution by Reforestation in Lower Hantana.

P.M.N.K. Wijerathna, C.S. Hettiarachchi and P. Wickramagamage

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Gaps and Shortcomings of the Early Warning System and Community Responses: A Case Study of Koslanda, Meeriyabedde Landslide in Badulla District.

K.W.G. Rekha Nianthi and Devshani Samaranayake

06.20 pm – 06.30 pm

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

06.30 pm

End of Session

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Development and Development Policy Time: 04.30 pm – 06.05 pm Venue: Audio Visual Room, Department of Economics and Statistics New Arts Building Chairperson: Prof. A.S.P. Abhayarathne Time 04.30 pm 04.40 pm

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s 1

Remittance and Household Expenditure Behavior in Sri Lanka P.O. Ekanayake and S. Dorabawila

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Implications of Demographic Change for Long-term Development in Sri Lanka L. Weragoda and J. Nigel

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Impact of Remittances on Rural Primary Education: A Case Study in Galewela D.S. Division, Kurunegala District.

M.A.M.I. Perera, M. Wijeratna and S.S.M. Peramunagama

04.40 pm – 05.55 pm

05.55 pm – 06.05 pm

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

06.05pm

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Development and Development Policy Time: 04.30 pm – 06.05 pm Venue: MA 33, Main Arts Building Chairperson: Dr. C.R. Abayasekara Time 04.30 pm 04.40 pm

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s 1

The Effect of Fertilizer Subsidy on Paddy Cultivation in Eravur Pattu D.S. Division, Batticaloa District G. Kajenthini

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Sources of Child Malnutrition in Radella Estate: A Comparative Analysis of Selected Determinants as revealed by National Studies T. Kamalrathne, V. Nanayakkara, S. Wijesinghe and M.A.P. Chamikara

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Social Determinants of Development Democracy: A Sociological Study of the Uma Oya Multi-Purpose Development Project (UMDP).

K.A. Samitha Udayanga

04.40 pm – 05.55 pm

05.55 pm – 06.05 pm

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

06.05pm

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Psychology and Information Sciences Time: 04.30 pm – 06.05 pm Venue: NA 85, Department of Political Science, New Arts Building Chairperson: Prof. S. Sivamohan Time 04.30 pm 04.40 pm

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s 1

Do Romantic Relationship Breakups Provide Opportunities for Personal Growth? A Qualitative Analysis.

M.N.G.S.R. Dharmarathna and D.D.K.S. Karunanayake

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Impact of Loving Kindness Meditation (LKM) on Aggression & Pro-social Behaviors Among Middle School Boys Chanda Sara Sraman and Gunendra Dissanayake

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Funding Research Output at University of Peradeniya: A Scientometric Analysis.

R. Maheswaran

04.40 pm – 05.55 pm

05.55 pm – 06.05 pm

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

06.05pm

End of Session

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TECHNICAL SESSION II Date: 28th July, 2016 Time: 08.30 am – 10.30 am

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Geophysical and Environmental Studies Time: 08.30 am – 10.30 am Venue: MA 33, Main Arts Building Chairperson: Dr. K.W.G.R. Nianthi Time 08.30 am 08.40 am

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

08.40 am – 10.20 am

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Classification of Gem-bearing Sedimentary Deposits in the Kalu Ganga Basin, South-Western Sri Lanka Tilak Hewawasam

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Measurement of Physical Capacity to Adapt to Climate Change in Sri Lankan Households.

U.S. Thathsarani and L.H.P. Gunarathne

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Determinants of Household Solid Waste Generation and Willingness to Pay for an Improved Solid Waste Management Practice in Kandy Municipal Area.

R.M.S.S. Ranathunga and J.G. Sri Ranjith

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An Archaeological Insight into the Coastal (Karavita) Tanks of Sri Lanka.

C.R. Withanachchi

10.20 am – 10.30 am

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

10.30 am

End of Session

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Law and Society Time: 08.30 am – 10.30 am Venue: NA 85, Department of Political Science, New Arts Building Chairperson: Prof. C.S. Wickramagamage Time 08.30 am 08.40 am

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

08.40 am – 10.20 am

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Insider Trading Laws in Sri Lanka: Identifying the „Insider‟ to Combat White Collar Crimes.

A.A. Edirisinghe

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Democracy in a Pluralistic Society: A Comparative Analysis of Sri Lankan and Indian Constitutions.

U.A.H.H. Udagearachchi

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The Role of the Judiciary in Upholding Electoral Democracy in Sri Lanka.

Kosalai Mathan

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From a Pale Present to a Greener Future: Recommendations for Expanding Access to Environmental Justice in Sri Lanka.

M.B.U.A.K. Karunawardhana

10.20 am – 10.30 am

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

10.30 am

End of Session

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Aesthetics and Cultural Studies Time: 08.30 am – 10.30 am Venue: Audio Visual Room, Main Arts Building Chairperson: Dr. L. Seneheweera Time 08.30 am 08.40 am

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s 1

The Grammar of Art in Buddhist Mural Paintings of the Kandyan Tradition as a Method of Expression.

W.M.P.S. Bandara

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A Comparative Study of Johann Sebastian Bach‟s Selected Sacred Cantata BWV 004 and Premasiri Kemadasa‟s Musical Composition Piriniwan Mangallaya .

Niroshi Senevirathne

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The Locus of an Indomitable Aura: The Politics of the Ediriweera Sarachchandra Open-air Theatre.

S.Y. Ranwalage and Sumathy Sivamohan

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The Role of Slaves in Euripides' Alkestis.

Chandima S.M. Wickramasinghe

08.40 am – 10.20 am

10.20 am – 10.30 am

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

10.30 am

End of Session

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Reconciliation, Peace Building and Development in Post-Conflict Societies Time: 08.30 am – 10.30 am Venue: NA 86, Department of Political Science, New Arts Building Chairperson: Dr. J. Nigel Time 08.30 am 08.40 am

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

08.40 am – 10.20 am

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Patterns in Youth Unemployment in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka N. Balamurali and Priyanka Dunusinghe

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The Path to Peace: A Critical Analysis of Nepal Peace Process after the Signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement 2006.

I.K. Galagama

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Gender Inequality in Exercising Land Rights – A Critical Study on Women Headed Families in Post-war Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

Purathani Mathanaranjan

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Uncaring but 'Benevolent': State Guardianship Democracy and Freedom in Post-war Sri Lanka.

A. Samarakoon, R. Priyantha and C. Jayasena

10.20 am – 10.30 am

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

10.30 am

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Anthropology and Social Change Time: 08.30 am – 10.30 am Venue: Seminar Room, Main Arts Building Chairperson: Prof. H.M.D.R. Herath Time 08.30 am 08.40 am

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s 1

Properties of Positive Ageing among Rural Sinhalese: An Ethnographic Perspective.

W.M.J. Welgama and M.W.A. De Silva

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An thno-ornithological Study in k -od and T k bùbú Villages in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

Wasantha Sena Weliange, Ibraheem Kafayat Ayodele, Nayomi Sayanara Prasannajith and Abiodun Shamsideen Afolabi

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The Impact of Life History on Street Sex Workers and their Entry into the Industry.

B.G.I.M. Samarasinghe and K.H.S. Lakmal

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Fixity and Change: Class and Culture in the Department of English, University of Peradeniya.

T. Prasadika and A. Parakrama

08.40 am – 10.20 am

10.20 am – 10.30 am

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

10.30 am

End of Session

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Development and Development Policy Time: 08.30 am – 10.30 am Venue: Audio Visual Room, Department of Economics and Statistics New Arts Building Chairperson: Prof. D.N.B. Gunewardena Time 08.30 am 08.40 am

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

08.40 am – 10.20 am

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Evicted for Development: understand Eviction.

Dhammika Herath

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Standardizing the Taste of the High Mobility Class through Rebuilding the City: A Critique of Heritage-led City Beautification in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

S. Rasnayake, K.T. Silva and H.M.D.R. Herath

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Political Leadership and the East Asian Miracle: Breaking the „Jinx‟ for the Next Generations in Africa.

L.M. Biu

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A Study of Entrepreneur Traits among Students of Womens' Colleges in Madurai City.

A. Hema Malini, A. Thekkur and G. Ramakrishnan

10.20 am – 10.30 am

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

10.30 am

End of Session

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Education, Pedagogy and Professional Development Time: 08.30 am – 10.30 am Venue: Auditorium, Department of Education Chairperson: Dr. P. Vitharana Time 08.30 am 08.40 am

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

08.40 am – 10.20 am

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Academic Dependency in Social Sciences: Alternative Sociology Discourses Relevant to South Asia under Post Colonial Conditions.

Siri Gamage

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“My child won‟t be able to get 'A' grades…”: Challenges for Implementing Bilingual Education at the Classroom Level in Sri Lanka.

S.D.K. Wijesundera, P. Sethunge and T.M.S.S.K. Yatigammana

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Leisure Reading Habits of the Dental Sciences Undergraduates at the University of Peradeniya: A Pilot Study B.N.G.S. Premarathne and B.E.S. Bandara

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The Impact of Video Learning Resources on Student Learning: A Survey of Visual and Performing Arts Students.

I.A.K.C. Samarasinghe

10.20 am – 10.30 am

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

10.30 am

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PANEL DISCUSSION Date: 28th July, 2016 Time: 12.00 pm - 01.30 pm Venue: Arts Theater

“Post War Development and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka�

Chairperson: Prof. Amarakeerthi Liyanage Panelists: Prof. K.N.O. Dharmadasa Prof. Jude Fernando Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Dr. Jehan Perera Dr. Farzana Haniffa Mr. Mahendran Tiruvarangan

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TECHNICAL SESSION III Date: 28th July, 2016 Time: 02.30 pm – 04.30 pm

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Education, Pedagogy and Professional Development Time: 02.30 pm – 04.30 pm Venue: Auditorium, Department of Education Chairperson: Prof. S.M.P.W.K. Sethunga Time 02.30 pm 02.40 pm

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

02.40 pm – 04.20 pm

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Entrepreneurial Intention of Engineering Undergraduates in Sri Lanka.

R.L. Perera and G. Samantha

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Factors Affecting Learning English as a Second Language Among Undergraduates: An Exploratory Study of the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

V.N. Gunasekera

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Attitudes of ESL Students towards English Speaking Activities in the Classroom.

S.M. Anupama Priyadarshanie

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A Comparative Study on the Moral Perspective of the Education System Prescribed by Plato and the Pirivena System of Education in Sri Lanka.

S.K.N. Pushpakumara

04.20 pm – 04.30 pm

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

04.30 pm

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Historical and Archaeological Studies Time: 02.30 pm – 04.30 pm Venue: Seminar Room, Main Arts Building Chairperson: Prof. M. Somathilake Time 02.30 pm 02.40 pm

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

02.40 pm – 04.20 pm

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Preliminary Archaeological Investigation of the Pansal Godella site in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka.

A.J.N.M. Bandara and Dhanushka Kumara Jayaratne

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Cultural Dilemmas of Indian Business Communities: Sri Lankan Experiences in the Colonial Era. M. Sriyani Gunarathne

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Geo-archaeological Investigation on an Early Iron Age Burial Site at Ihala Kalawella Ulpatha, Anuradhapura District.

D.K. Jayaratne

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The Management System of Monastic Life as represented in the Early Canon.

Rev. S. Anuruddha and Rev. G. Assaji

04.20 pm – 04.30 pm

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

04.30 pm

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Politics, Public Policy and Governance Time: 02.30 pm – 04.30 pm Venue: NA 86, Department of Political Science, New Arts Building Chairperson: Dr. A.G. Withanawasam Time 02.30 pm 02.40 pm

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

02.40 pm – 04.20 pm

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National Identity as an Everyday Discourse: Reflections from Cartoons.

H.A.N.M. Hennayake and T.N. Kithsiri

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Poverty and Voting Behavior: An Electoral Geographical Analysis.

S. Indhumathy

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Islamophobia and Sinhala Buddhist Nationalism on Facebook.

A. Wazeer and C. Jayaweera

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Citizens‟ Trust in Public Institutions: The Case of Sri Lanka.

D. Umadevi and R. Ramesh

04.20 pm – 04.30 pm

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

04.30 pm

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Religion, Philosophy and Psychology Time: 02.30 pm – 04.30 pm Venue: MA 33, Main Arts Building Chairperson: Dr. D.D.K.S. Karunanayake Time 02.30 pm 02.40 pm

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

02.40 pm – 04.20 pm

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The Effect of Metta Meditation and Time of Day on the Cultivation of Mindfulness and Attainment of Mental Composure: A Physiological Parameters Perspective.

R. Wijesiriwardana

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Vipassana in the Battle Against Drug Addiction at Kandakadu.

K.L.A.S. Wijesinghe

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The Role of Buddhist and Islamic Teachings in Building National Integration.

M.Z.M. Nafeel and Ven. Moragaswewe Vijitha

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Understanding Personality Correlates of Differential Responses to Trauma: A Study of Cancer Survivors.

H.G. Devika Malkanthi and Ramila Usoof

04.20 pm – 04.30 pm

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

04.30 pm

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Development and Development Policy Time: 02.30 pm – 04.05 pm Venue: Audio Visual Room, Department of Economics and Statistics, New Arts Building Chairperson: Dr. J.M.A. Jayawickrama Time 02.30 pm 02.40 pm

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

02.40 pm – 03.55 pm

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Determinants of the Informal Credit Demand by SME Holders in the Rural Sector (with reference to Pambahinna, Balangoda D.S. Division).

P. Lankeshwara and N.M. Wijesekara

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Price Forecasting of Mango using SARIMA Model.

M. Aphinaya, R.M.C.W.M. Rathnayake, A.M.C. Amarakoon and S. Sivakumar.

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Public Expenditure on Education and Health, and Human Capital Formation in Sri Lanka 1990-2012.

M.A.F.Sumaiya and C. Ranil Abayasekara

03.55 pm – 04.05 pm

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

04.05 pm

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Feminism and Gender Studies Time: 02.30 pm – 04.30 pm Venue: NA 85, Department of Political Science, New Arts Building Chairperson: Prof. I.M.K. Liyanage Time 02.30 pm 02.40 pm

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

02.40 pm – 04.20 pm

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Explicit and Implicit Attitudes towards Gender Based Violence: An Exploratory Study of Sri Lankan University Students.

D. Randeniya and G.P. Gamage

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Traces of the Unrecognizable: Poetry Written by Tamil Women from Sri Lanka.

Aparna Eswaran

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Living with Vulnerabilities: Exploring Gendered Vulnerability to Tropical Cyclone Winston in A Fijian Village.

F. Azmi

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Women, Politics and Poison: A Comparison of Women in the Julio-Claudian Empire and the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa Periods.

A.M.K.H.K. Jayathilake

04.20 pm – 04.30 pm

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

04.30 pm

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Library and Information Sciences Time: 02.30 pm – 04.30 pm Venue: Audio Visual Room, Main Arts Building Chairperson: Mr. R. Maheswaran Time 02.30 pm 02.40 pm

Presentations Opening Remarks by Chairperson Title of the paper and the name of the Presenter/s

02.40 pm – 04.20 pm

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The Search for Electronic Information by Postgraduate Students of the Department of Education, University of Peradeniya: A Study.

Chamani Gunasekera

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An Analysis of e-Literature on the Game of Cricket in Sports Sciences.

R. Kalidasan

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The Scientometrics of Research Output in Environmental Management.

Thuraiyappah Pratheepan, N. Amsaveni and R. Balasubramani

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Usage of Electronic Information Resources and Guides Provided in the Library Web Page by the Academic Staff Members of the Faculty of Arts.

H.N.K. Dissanayake

04.20 pm – 04.30 pm

Closing Remarks and Awarding Certificates

04.30 pm

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CLOSING SESSION

Time: 4.45 pm – 5.30 pm Venue: Arts Theater, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya 04.45 pm – 04.55 pm

Closing Remarks by Chairperson ICHSS 2016

04.55 pm – 05.05 pm

Remarks by the Dean, Faculty of Arts

05.05 pm – 05.20 pm

Awarding of Certificates

05.20 pm – 05.30 pm

Vote of Thanks by the Coordinator ICHSS 2016

05.30 pm

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VENUES AND THEMES Theme

Session I

Session II

Session III

(4.30 pm – 6.30 pm) 27th July

(8.30 am – 10.30 am) 28th July

(2.30 pm – 4.30 pm) 28th July

Aesthetics and Cultural Studies

Audio Visual Room, Main Arts Building

Anthropology and Social Change

Seminar Room, Main Arts Building

Comparative Literary Criticism, Linguistics and Language Studies

Development and Development Policy

Audio Visual Room, Main Arts Building Audio Visual Room, Department of Economics and Statistics, New Arts Building.

MA 33, Main Arts Building

Education, Pedagogy and Professional Development

Audio Visual Room, Department of Economics and Statistics, New Arts Building

Audio Visual Room, Department of Economics and Statistics, New Arts Building

Auditorium, Department of Education

Auditorium, Department of Education NA 85, Department of Political Science, New Arts Building

Feminism and Gender Studies Geophysical and Environmental Studies

Auditorium, Department of Education

MA 33, Main Arts Building

Historical and Archaeological Studies Law and Society

Seminar Room, Main Arts Building NA 85, Department of Political Science, New Arts Building

Seminar Room, Main Arts Building

Library and Information Sciences

Audio Visual Room, Main Arts Building

Politics, Public Policy and Governance

NA 86, Department of Political Science, New Arts Building

Psychology and Information Sciences

NA 85, Department of Political Science, New Arts Building

Reconciliation, Peace Building and Development in Post-Conflict Societies Religion, Philosophy and Psychology

NA 86, Department of Political Science, New Arts Building NA 86, Department of Political Science, New Arts Building

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