Publications

Full Papers published in Indexed Journals

  • Damayanthi B. W. R., Hettiarachchi, S., Ananda L, Heenkenda, S., Ranagalage, M, Dissanayake D. M. S. L. B., Perera D. P. M., Abeyrathna, N. (2025). Undergraduate perceptions of online learning in post-pandemic Sri Lanka: a quantitative study in the humanities and social sciences, Discover Education, 4; 422. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-025-00867-y
  • Thennakoon T.M.S.P.K., Ulluwishewa, R., Peiris I. K., Kaushalya U.H. (2025). Beyond external interventions: the role of spirituality in reducing poverty and inequality for sustainable development, OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, 18(12). 11-24. https://ssrn.com/abstract=5587252  
  • Geethalankara A.M.A. R., Thennakoon T.M.S.P.K, Jayaweera P., Kandiah R., Saparamadu S., (2025) Development of unified framework for innovative information technology tools diffusion towards flood risk communication in Sri Lanka, OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, 18(12), 271-288
  • Jayarathne, S.D.Y., Nahallage, C.A.D. and Huffman, M.A. (2025). The costs of living side-by-side with monkeys: economic impacts on commercial farms and property by toque macaques and proposed deterrent strategies in a rural agriculture area of Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. Animals, 15, 366.  https://doi.org/10.3390/ ani15030366 
  • Nahallage, C. A. D., Dasanayake, D. A. M., Hewamanna, D. T., Ananda, D. T. H. (2022). Utilization of home garden crops by primates and current status of human-primate interface at Galigamuwa Divisional Secretariat Division in Kegalle District, Sri Lanka,Journal of Threatened Taxa, 14(1). 20478–20487. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.7560.14.1.20478-20487   
  • Hettiarachchi, S., Damayanthi, B., Heenkenda, S., Dissanayake, D., Ranagalage, M., & Ananda, L. (2021). Student satisfaction with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: A study at state universities in Sri Lanka. Sustainability. 13(21). https://doi.org/10.3390/su132111749

Full Papers published in Refereed journals

  • Weerasooriya, R. M. P. S., & Ranaweera, W. V. P. H. (2025). An investigative study of the rituals and offerings of the Ilmaha Maṁgalyaya at the Ruhuṇu Mahā Kataragama Dēvālaya. Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 10(02), 182-194. https://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v10i02.13

  • Pushpakumara, P.B.S.L. & Senevirathne, R. (2025). Exploring university students’ perceptions of an arts-based learning approach to enhancing English language skills: A Case Study. PULSE: Journal for   Music and Interdisciplinary Practices, 6(2), 122-147.  https://so18.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/pulsejournal/issue/view/vol6no2

  • Pushpakumara, P.B.S.L., Madhusanka, M.P. & Maduwansha, N.A.N.J. (2025). Variables influencing the selection of English medium instruction: Humanities and Social Sciences students’ perception in a Sri Lankan university. Journal of the University of Ruhuna, 13(2), 119-129. https://jur.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/jur.v13i2.8081 

  • Kanthilatha, N., Kumara, B. A. S. and Rathnayaka, R. M. K. G. U. (2025). Stratification pattern and geochemical distribution of gem mine sediments in Rathnapura gem fields, Sri Lanka, Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 10(02), 113-126. http://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v10i02.09 

  • Ananda, D. T. H.  and Nahallage, C. A. D. (2025). Cultural borrowing and religious transformation: Yakkure and Henanigala Vedda syncretism with Buddhism, Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 10(02), 1-26. http://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v10i02.01     

  • Ali, I., Ananda, T., Kanthilatha, N., Prathapan, S., Thennakoon, S., Sadique, S and Ali, S.  (2025). The poetics and politics of climate change in Sri Lanka, Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 10(02) i-iv http://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v10i02.02  

  • Rajapaksa, N. W. K., Ranaweera, W. V. P. H., Abeysundara, P. (2025). Ritual symbolism and sacred placement of the Sapu flower in Kandyan-era temple Murals: A visual analysis of ritual hierarchy and theological meaning in the Kandy district, Sri Lanka. Vidudaya Academic Journal, Journal of Languages, Literature, Culture and media Studies. 04(02), 26-45.

  • Ranaweera, W. V. P. H., Ponnamperuma. C., Perera P.P.R. (2025). Audience response to dance: An analysis of heart rate differences during live low-country dance performances in Sri Lanka. Journal of Intangible Cultural Heritage, 04(01), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.31357/jich.v4i01.8625

  • Rupasinghe, K.K.P., Ranaweera, H. (2025). The cultural synthesis of religion and performing arts: Exploring the Suvisi Vivarana ritual in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Aesthetic Studies, 03(01), 1-6.

  • Nijamir, K., Thennakoon, T.M.S.P.K., Geethalankara, A.M.A.R, Sureshkumar, N. Iyoob, A.L. & Asmath, A.M.M. (2025). An integrated approach for sustainable human elephant conflict management in Ampara district, Sri Lanka: an initiative. KALAM International Research Journal, 17(2), 225- 236.

  • Wijesekara, P.D. & Dissanayake, H. (2025). Mapping the scholarly landscape: quantifying the
    evolution of studies on Buddhist Culture, Annals of Cultural Studies, 16(2), 47-77.https://doi.org/10.18290/rkult25162.3

  • Geethalankara, A.M.A.R, Thennakoon, T.M.S.P.K, Jayaweera, P.M, Rajendram, K., and Saparamadu, P.V.I.S. (2025). A review on the use of ICT tools for flood risk communication in Sri Lanka, Global Scientific Journals, 13(5), 833-846.

  • de Silva, U. I. &  Lokugamage S. (2025). Sustainability Literacy through Japanese Folktales: A Pathway to New Humanism, Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 10(02), 195-204.

  • Silva, P. de, Nalaka, G. P. S., Badullahewage, S. U., Rathnayake, U. N., & Wijesekara, P. (2024). Research in the digital age: Adopting digital methods in humanities and social sciences research in Sri Lankan universities. E-Learning and Digital Media, 22(4), 374-388. https://doi.org/10.1177/20427530241239427

  • Jayasinghe,  N. M. A.,  Kanthilatha, N., Karunarathna M. M. S. A., Heenkenda, S. (2024), Academic performance and well-being of students with disabilities in higher education: (With reference to visually impaired undergraduates in Sri Lanka), International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation.11(4), 256- 264.  https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2024.1104020

  • Aluthge, A. D. H. P & Ranaweera W. P. H. (2024). A comparative study of the use of Atamagala in Suniyam Shanthikarmaya in the Upcountry, Lowcountry and Sabaragamu traditions, Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 09(01) 197-210. http://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v09i01.13

  • Amarathunga, A.A. M. M. M. and Ranaweera, W. V. P. H. (2024). The Utility of Swords in Kandyan and Low- country Rituals, Journal of Intangible Cultural Heritage, 3(1), 93-109.

  • Disanayake, D. M. T. P. & Kanthilatha N. (2024). An anthropological study on breast cancer awareness among women (with reference to the Mahaoya divisional secretariat in Ampara district, Sri Lanka), Pumithiri e-Journal, 1(2), 47-54.

  • Karunarathna M. M. S. A., Jayasinghe, N. M. A., Kanthilatha, N., Heenkenda, S. (2024). A study of library usage and satisfaction by visually impaired students: special reference to the audio book project, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Research. 82-84. https://doi.org/10.54660/IJMCR.2024.3.6.82-84

  • Rajapaksa N. W. K., Ranaweera W. V. P. H., Abeysundara P. (2023, Acceptance letter dated 2025.12.08). Colour, Form, and Line in Sapu Flower (Magnolia champaca) Motifs: Aesthetic and Philosophical Symbolism in Kandyan-Era Temple Paintings of the Kegalle District, Sri Lanka. The Journal of Studies in Humanities, 9(02).

  • Silva, P, Rathnayake, U. N. K., Nalaka, G. P. S., Hewage, S. U. B. & Wijesekara, P. D. (2023).  Accessibility and usage of digital technologies among academics for research: A case of selected Humanities and Social Sciences faculties in Sri Lankan universities, Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 8(02), 89-110.  http://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v08i02.08

  • Jayasinghe, N. M. A., Kanthilatha, N., Karunarathna, M. M. S. A. (2023). Creating equal opportunities: evaluating physical facilities for undergraduate students with special needs, Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 08(02). 65-77.  http://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v08i02.06

  • Rathnapala, P. P. R. P. S., & Herath, H. M. B. S. (2022). A comparative study on post-harvest losses associated with upcountry vegetables before and during Covid -19 pandemic situation: A case of the Welimada divisional secretariat area. Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 07(1), 1-23. http://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v07i01.01

  • Sewwandi, H. A. G. R., & Herath, H. M. B. S. (2022). A comparative study on socio- economic impact of Covid- 19 pandemic on fisheries industry in Tangalle divisional secretariat division. Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 07(1), 44-63. http://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v07i01.03

  • Peiris, M. W. J. W., & Thennakoon, T. M. S. P. K. (2022). Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the financial livelihood assets: A case study in Mahawewa divisional secretariat division, Sri Lanka. Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 07(1), 192-206. http://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v07i01.12

  • Imalka, D. D. D., & Wijewardhana, B. V. N. (2022). A criminological study on crimes in the Western province of Sri Lanka, During the Covid 19 lockdown period. Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 07(1), 207-222. http://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v07i01.13

  • Lakshika, K. V. G. T., & Ananda, D. T. H. (2022). Effects of social distancing on people’s lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 07(01), 177-191. http://doi.org/10.31357/fhss/vjhss.v07i01.11

  • Jayawardhana M. & Fernando R. A. N. (2021). The Covid -19 travel regulations and its impact to the level of Anxiety: A psychological study, High Technology Letters,27 (5), 550-564.

  • Abeyrathna, A. W. G. N. M. (2021). Green Education in a University Classroom: Benefits and Challenges (March 21, 2021). Proceedings of the 7th International Research Conference on Humanities & Social Sciences (IRCHSS), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3809215 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3809215

  • Ranaweera, K. G. N. U. (2021). Theories, Expectations and Gaps: Field Research as an Effective Teaching Tool in Social Sciences. Proceedings of the 7th International Research Conference on Humanities & Social Sciences (IRCHSS), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3810067 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3810067

  • Ranaweera, D.K.D.A. (2021). Going Beyond the Traditional Method of Teaching: a Model for the Future (March 21, 2021). Proceedings of the 7th International Research Conference on Humanities & Social Sciences (IRCHSS), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3809217

  • Sathsara K.L.T., Pushpakumara, P.B.S.L. & Arachchige, U.S.P.R. (2021). Effect of Peer Learning (Proseminar) to Re-establish a Traditional Classroom in Higher Education in the Post-COVID 19 Scenario (March 23, 2021). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3810325  

  • Hettiarachchi, H. A. N. (2020). The problems and constraints faced by small scale and informal business community in the tourism industry: A case study from Ella, Sri Lanka. Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 5(2), 91-105. http://doi.org/10.31357/ fhss/vjhss.v05i02.06   

  • Ranaweera, W. V. P. H. & Manel D. P. K. (2020). The impact of familial influence on Dancing: A study among undergraduates who have selected Dance as a subject in public universities, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 7(2), 1-14. http://doi.org/10.4038/ijms.v7i2.125

  • Ananda, M. G. L. (2020). The syntax of the Vedda language, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 7(2), 15-46. https://doi.org/10.31357/ijms.v7i2.4797|

Abstract publications

  • Balasooriya B.K.T.D., Kalyanaratne A. (2025, February 19). Primary Causes of Post-Harvest Losses in Marine Fisheries [Conference presentation abstract], 21st International Conference on Business Management, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Honda, S. & Lokugamage, S.K.A. (2025, March 19-20). Aiming for Student Output that Does Not Rely on Generative AI Project of Developing an Intermediate-Level Japanese Textbook [Conference presentation abstract], 9th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Weerasuuriya R.M.P.S., & Ranaweera W.V.P.H.  (2025, March 19-20). An Investigative Study of Saturday Nanumura Pooja and Rituals at Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Temple [Conference presentation abstract], 9th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Pushpakumara P.B.S.L. (2025, March 19-20). Learner perception regarding institutional support for EMI in Sri Lankan higher education: A case study [Conference presentation abstract], 9th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Perera, C.A.H.S, Geethalankara, A.M.A.R, Thennakoon T.M.S.P.K. & Shantha P.H.A.B, (2025, April 3). Geospatial Analysis of the Influential Factors for Road Accidents: With Special Reference to Anuradhapura Police Division [Conference presentation abstract], 11th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Thennakoon, T.M.S.P.K, Ulluwishewa, R, Peris, I.K, Kaushalya, U.H. & Wijesekara, P.D, (2025, April 3). Harnessing the Power of Local Religious Centers to Alleviate Poverty and Inequality: A Call for a Shift from Religious to Spiritual [Conference presentation abstract], 11th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Nayanajith, J., Kaushalya, U.H., Thennakoon, T.M.S.P.K., (21-27 February 2025). Economic Crisis and Social Vulnerability: Examining the Impact on Low-Income Households in Pujapitiya DSD, Sri Lanka [Conference presentation abstract] One-week International Conference on Contemporary Social Issues – A Global Perspective – 2025. 
  • Nayanajith, J. & Thennakoon T.M.S.P.K, (2025, April 3). AI-Based Land Use Land Cover Mapping for Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation in Sri Lanka’s Wet Zone; with Special Reference to Galle District [Conference presentation abstract], 11th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Ranaweera, W.V.P.H. (2025, April 7-9). A Study on Applying Geometrical Concepts to Explain Accurate Body Postures and Movements in Dance Teaching [Conference presentation abstract], The 11th International Conference on Education, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Pushpakumara P.B.S.L. (2025, Sep 3-4), Fostering active learner participation in higher education: an action research project. 22nd International Conference on Sustainable Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Lokugamage S. & de Silva U. I, (2025, Sep 3-4), Fostering Inter-cultural Understanding through Translations A Study of Japanese Literary Translations into Sinhala. 22nd International Conference on Sustainable Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Thiliepan C., Thennakoon, T.M.S.P.K, Madurapperuma, B. (2025, Sep 3-4), Influence of Morphological Characteristics on the Sustainability of Underserved Settlements: A Case Study in Jaffna Municipality and its Urban Fringe, Sri Lanka.  22nd International Conference on Sustainable Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Geethalankara, R., Thennakoon T.M.S.P.K, Jayaweera, P., Kandiah, R., Saparamadu S. (2025, Sep 3-4), Development of Unified Framework for Innovative Information Technology Tools Diffusion towards Flood Risk Communication in Sri Lanka. 22nd International Conference on Sustainable Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Thennakoon, T.M.S.P.K, Ulluwishewa, R, Peris, I.K, Kaushalya, U.H. & Paranamana, G. K., (2025, Sep 3-4), Beyond Delayed Gratification: Towards a Theory of Mental Conditioning for Sustainable Poverty Reduction. 22nd International Conference on Sustainable Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Kanthilatha, N. & Senevirathna, V. Y. (2025, Sep 3-4), Anthropological Perspectives on Goiter Awareness: Towards Inclusive Health Development for Middle-aged Women. 22nd International Conference on Sustainable Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Gamage, L.A. (2025, Sep 3-4), Language and Environment in Education: An Ecolinguistic Study of Sri Lankan School English Textbooks. 22nd International Conference on Sustainable Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Lokugamage, S. (July 2025),『貧乏な叔母さんの話』におけるパートナーシップ,14th International Symposium of Murakami Haruki Literature “Partnership”　In Murakami Literature, Kyoto University, Japan.
  • Lokugamage S. (July and March 2025). 「昔話からみられるスリランカと日本の繋がり, Paper read at the Japanese Folklore symposium Shizuoka University of Art and Culture. Japan.
  • Pushpakumara, P.B.S.L. (2025, September 12). Students’ English Language Proficiency and the Adoption of English Medium Instruction: Trends in Higher Education. International Conference on English Language Teaching (ICONELT) 2025, University of Peradeniya. Sri Lanka.
  • Pushpakumara, P.B.S.L. (2025, August 11-12). Tech meets language: a case study on ESL feedback modalities among Sri Lankan computing undergraduates. 3rd International Conference on Living Values Education, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Pushpakumara, P.B.S.L. (2025, August 11-13). Use of ChatGPT to enhance English speaking skills: learners’ perception in a Sri Lankan university.1st International Conference on Decolonizing English 2025, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  • Jayasekara, R. S. and Kanthilatha, N., (2025, September 19-20). Learning Culture Through the First Language: How Native Language Shape the Transmission of Cultural Heritage Knowledge, 05th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Maduwanthi, I. M. I. and Kanthilatha, N. (2025, September 19-20). An anthropological study on the use of folk remedies for common ailments, 05th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Rajapaksa, N., W. K. Ranaweera, W. V. P. H., Abeysundara, P. (2025, September 19-20). Decoding the Visual Language of Cave Mural Paintings at Danakirigala Temple, Sri Lanka: A Special Emphasis on Floral Motifs.   5th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH 2025). 05th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Weerasooriya R.M.P.S., Ranaweera W.V.P.H. (2025, September 19-20). Ruhuṇu Mahā Kataragama Dēvālayē Ālatti Bǣma Cāritraya Piḷiban̆da Vimarśanātmaka Adhyayanayak (An investigative study of the ritual of “Ālatti Bǣma”at the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya.). 05th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Weerasooriya, R.M.P.S., Ranaweera, W.V.P.H. (27th & 28th of November 2025). Uggal Alutnuvara Kuḍā Kataragama Dēvālayē Hā Ruhuṇu Mahā kataragama Dēvālayē Kārtika maṁgalyayehi Cāritra Hā Puda Pūjā Saṁskṛtiya Piḷiban̆da tulanātmaka Adhayayanayak (A comparative study of the rituals and offerings of the Kārtika festival at the Kuḍā Kataragama Dēvālayē in Uggal Aluthnuwara and the Mahā kataragama Dēvālayē in Ruhunu). 7th International conference on Humanities (ICH 2025), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Gayani, G.T. & Kanthilatha, N. (2024, February 6).  Social challenges faced by differently abled people and the effect of these problems on their personality (with special reference to Millaniya divisional secretariat in Kalutara district, Sri Lanka), Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches 2023, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. p.70.
  • Hewamanna, K. K. D. T., Dasanayaka, D. A. M, & Nahallage, C. A. D. (2020, February 8-10). Current status of Human – Toque Macaque conflict in Galigamuwa divisional secretory division in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 7th Asian Primate Symposium, Gauhati University, Assam, India. p. 66.
  • Hewawasam H. P. K. N. (2019, October 30-31). Institutional factors behind financial frauds in the cooperate sector: A cases of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Open University Research Sessions, Sri Lanka. p. 100.
  • Hettiarachchi, H.A.N. (2019, November 26-27). The Impact of the tourism industry on socio-economic development of the informal and scale business community: A case study from Ella divisional secretariat division of Badulla district, Proceedings of the 06th International Conference on Multi-Disciplinary Approaches, Sri Lanka, p. 81.      
        

Publications in conference proceedings

  • Rajapaksa, R. G. S. N., Kalyanaratne, A. (2024). Impact of job satisfaction on turnover intention among employees: a comparative study of private and public banks employees in Sri Lanka, 20th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM 2024) (pp.745-768), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Lokugamage S. (24 May 2025). スリランカの日本語教育の現状Current status of Japanese language education in Sri Lanka. The Japan Association for Global Competency Education Spring Conference. https://www.global8.or.jp/posts/opic_j1.html   
     
  • Lokugamage S.K.A.(3 October 2025). 渡日のスリランカ人留学生および特定技能実習生の現状と 日本語教育の課題, Sri Lanka Research Symposium on Japanese Studies, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Books

  • Karunanayake, M. M. (2025). Perspectives on Pathways to Knowledge Building and Development.  International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Sangasumana, P. & Abayathissa, M. (Eds.). (2024). Encyclopedic Dictionary of Humanities and Social Sciences: Volume II. International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies.   University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Sangasumana, P. & Wijithadhamma, M. (Ed.). (2019).Encyclopedic research dictionary of humanities and social sciences: Volume I. International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

Reports

Silva, P, Rathnayake, U. N. K., Gamachchige, R. N., Nalaka, G. P. S., Hewage, S. U. B., Ananda, T., Wijesekara, P. D. & Ramanayake, K. (2022). Use of digital research methods among academics in Humanities and Social Sciences at Sri Lankan universities– (Research Report). International Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. https://research.sjp.ac.lk/icmdsfhss/2023/09/26/use-of-digital-research-methods-among-academics-in-the-field-of-humanities-and-social-sciences-at-sri-lankan-universities-research-report/