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" by Fonseka, Piumi and Karunarathne, Ananda Y. investigates landform changes near the Kalu River estuary in Sri Lanka, highlighting the sensitivity of coastal environments to natural and human influences (PDF).

"Inselberg: Adaptation to Surrounding Environment and Neglected as Natural Heritage in Sri Lanka" by Katupotha, K.N.J. explores isolated rock hills and their ecological significance, showing how inselbergs are shaped by resistant rock formations such as granite (PDF).

"Factors Affecting the Employment of Women: With Special Reference to Ampara District" by Gayanthi, K.T.D. and Jagoda, D.J. examines employment trends, highlighting issues related to female participation in the labor force in Sri Lanka (PDF).

"Consequence of Social Meanings Embedded in Forests in Controlling Misbehavior of Eco-Tourism Stakeholders: A Case Study of Meemure Village in Sri Lanka" by Pathmasiri, E.H.G.C. investigates how forest-related social meanings help regulate ecotourism stakeholder behavior (PDF).

"Credible Evidences of Global Warming vis-à-vis Global Climate Change Impasses: A Critical Review" by Karunarathne, Ananda Y. reviews major global warming and climate change issues, emphasizing their increasing global consequences (PDF).

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 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.

The Mihimandawa Magazine

The "Mihimandawa" magazine is published by the Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciencesand Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka as a biannual E-magazine. This E-magazine will be a great opportunity to all the explorers in the world those who are eagerly waiting for this moment. As Geography is a wide-ranging subject, making readers equipped with the knowledge is the main purpose of this magazine.

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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