SLJGEM Volume II Issue II

Sri Lanka Journal of Geography and Environmental Management Volume II Issue II, December 2025: 135 - 240 ISSN: 3051-5335 (Online) Copyright: © 2025 Reserved by Respective Author(s). Published by the Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

https://www.sab.ac.lk/sljgem/

Front Materials

Aims and Scope: Outlines the objectives, scope, and intended audience of the journal issue.

Editorial Note:Provides insights from the editorial team on the themes and importance of the research articles included in this issue.

Introduction: Provides general information about the journal, editorial board, and publication policies.

Inside Content Front Page:Shows the inside layout, content structure, and overview of the articles included in this issue.

Table of Contents: Lists all articles and front materials included in this issue with page numbers.

Research Articles

Paper 01 – Assessing Eco-Tourism Potential And Socioeconomic Impacts In Dambethenna Estate, Sri Lanka

Paper 02 – Cartography As Power: Portuguese Mapping Of Sri Lanka And Its Influence On Territorial Claims

Paper 03 – Rainwater Harvesting Practices In The Dry Zone Of Sri Lanka

Paper 04– Study On The Impact Of Tea Plantation Sector On Socio-Economic Profile Of Their Laborers: With Special Reference To Craig Estate Grama Niladhari Division In Bandarawela Divisional Secretariat Division

Paper 05– How Does Place Attachment Matter Government School Teachers’ Decisions On Their Place Of Residence? A Case Study Of Rathnapura Education Division

SLJGEM Volume II Issue I

SRI LANKA JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Volume III Issue I, July 2024 :1-84 ISSN: 3051-5335 (Online). Copyright: © 2024 The Author(s). Published by the Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Website: https://www.sab.ac.lk/sljgem/

Front Materials

Aims and Scope – Outlines the objectives and scope of SLJGEM Volume III Issue I, highlighting the focus areas of geography and environmental management research in Sri Lanka.

Editorial Note – Provides insights from the editorial team on the themes and importance of the research articles included in this issue.

Introduction – Introduces the journal, its mission, and the academic contributions of geography and environmental management research in Sri Lanka.

Inside Content Front Page – Shows the inside layout, content structure, and overview of the articles included in this issue.

Research Articles

Research Article 1 – Presents a research article including methodology, results, and discussion on relevant environmental/geography themes.

Research Article 2 – Provides data analysis and insights into geography and environmental management issues.

Research Article 3 – Discusses findings from a study, contributing to academic understanding of environmental management in Sri Lanka.

Research Article 4 – Provides a research analysis, including maps, tables, and interpretations.

Research Article 5 – Focuses on applied research in geography or environmental science.

Research Article 6 – Presents research findings and discussion, contributing to knowledge on environmental management practices.

SLJGEM Volume I Issue II

SRI LANKA JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Volume I Issue II, July 2024 :1-84 ISSN: 3051-5335 (Online) Copyright: © 2024 The Author(s). Published by the Department of Geography and Environmental Management Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Website: https://www.sab.ac.lk/sljgem/

Front Materials

Aims and Scope: Outlines the objectives, scope, and intended audience of the journal issue.

SLJGEM Overview: Provides general information about the journal, editorial board, and publication policies.

Editorial Note: Introduction by the editor highlighting the theme and key articles of this issue.

Table of Contents: Lists all articles and front materials included in this issue with page numbers.

Research Articles

Land Use Change and Urbanization Patterns: Examines urban expansion and land-use dynamics in selected regions, providing data and analysis for planning.

Coastal Erosion and Management Strategies: Discusses factors contributing to coastal erosion and proposes management solutions for Sri Lankan coastal zones.

Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture: Analyzes how climate variability affects crop yields and farming practices, offering adaptation strategies.

Water Resource Management in River Basins: Focuses on integrated water management approaches to optimize usage in river basin areas.

Urban Transportation and Environmental Impacts: Investigates transportation systems in urban areas and their environmental consequences, suggesting sustainable solutions.

SLJGEM Volume I Issue I

SRI LANKA JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Volume I Issue I, July 2024 :1-84 ISSN: 3051-5335 (Online) Copyright: © 2024 The Author(s). Published by the Department of Geography and Environmental Management Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Website: https://www.sab.ac.lk/sljgem/

Research Articles

"Impacts of Kalu River Estuary Changes on Nearby Coastal Zones from 2017 to 2020: An Integrated Analysis Using GIS and DSAS"

"Inselberg: Adaptation to Surrounding Environment and Neglected as Natural Heritage in Sri Lanka"

"Factors Affecting the Employment of Women: With Special Reference to Ampara District"

"Consequence of Social Meanings Embedded in Forests in Controlling Misbehavior of Eco-Tourism Stakeholders: A Case Study of Meemure Village in Sri Lanka"

"Credible Evidences of Global Warming vis-à-vis Global Climate Change Impasses: A Critical Review"

The Mihimandawa Magazine

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The magazine consists with the articles of the students in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management and those articles are available in Sinhala, English and Tamil languages. The magazine comprises with articles, poems and illustrations regarding geographical aspects, phenomena of the geography and global issues related to geography. This E-magazine will provide variety of advantages for everyone with its understandable language. Further, each article makes you interest of the world and will add the value to your knowledge.

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