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Dr. RML Rathnayake

Senior Lecturer

Social Sciences and Languages

Email : rathna@ssl.sab.ac.lk

    Qualifications

  • ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2023
    • Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) (Applied Statistics), PGIA, University of   Peradeniya, 2006
    • BA (Special) in Social Statistics 01st class, University of Kelaniya, 1997  

     

    PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION 

    • Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2004
    • Certificate in English Language and Literature conducted by University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,1995
    • Certificate in Computer Literacy conducted by the Computer Centre, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 1995.
    • Foundation Course in Personnel Management

    Research Interests

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    I am interested in the fields of following research areas

           Categorical Data Analysis

           Binary Data Analysis

           Sampling Techniques

    Recent Publications

  • RECENT PUBLICATIONS

    BOOKS AND BOOKS ARTICLES

    Rathnayake, R.M.L (2024), Sampling Techniques, Printed and Published by Knowledge Bank Publisher, 7A, Sethsiri Place, Pannipitiya

    ISBN - 978-624-6305-23-9

    Rathnayake, R.M.L (2024), Categorical Data Analysis, Printed and Published by Knowledge Bank Publisher, 7A, Sethsiri Place, Pannipitiya

    ISBN - 978-624-6305-24-6

    Rathnayaka R.M.L, Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C and Jayasekara Y.G.P.K., 2010. Determinants of Unemployment in Sri Lanka, In: Shantha M.S., and Bandara, H.M. ed. 2010. Peace, prosperity and Development; Challenges and Prospects of 21st Century (Sinhala), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, pp.53-71

    Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C & Rathnayaka R.M.L. 2010, Selected Measurements of Pro-Poor Growth in Sri Lanka, In: Shantha, M.S., Bandara, H.M. and Priyanath, H.M.S., ed. 2010, Problems and prospects of Economic development in 21st century, A Festschrift in Honour of Professor Dayananda Somasundara, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, pp. 129-146.

    Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C & Rathnayaka R.M.L.2010, The determinants of Moonlighting Behavior in Labour Market of Sri Lanka, In: Shantha, M.S., Bandara, H.M. and Priyanath, H.M.S., ed. 2010, Problems and Prospects of Economic Development in 21st century, A Festschrift in Honour of Professor Dayananda Somasundara, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka.pp.243-262

    Vithanage, N., and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2006. Economy of indigenous people- Reference to Dambana. In: Somasundara D., ed. 2006, Indigenous People of Sri Lanka. (Sinhala). Centre of Indigenous Studies. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka. pp.125-131

    Premaratna P.W.S.D. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2010. Paramparika nekath ha anaveki, In: Somasundara, D., and Shantha, M.S.  ed. 2010, Indigenous and Sri Lankan Heriditaries (Sinhala).   Centre of Indigenous Studies. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. pp.217-234

    Rathnayake R.M.L. and Rathnayake, R.M.A.K, 2009. Indigenous People in Cambogia. In: Somasundara D., and Bandara, H.M. ed. 2009, World Indigenous People (Sinhala). Centre of Indigenous Studies. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. pp.280-301

     

    FULL RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS

    Rathnayake, R.M.L. (2024). Wasting Among School Children and Its Association in Nuwara-Eliya District, Sri Lanka.  Journal of Management Social Sciences and Humanities, 5(1), 73-95.

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jmsh.v5i1.20

    Rathnayake, R. M. L. (2024). Differential Impact of Residential Sectors on the Prevalence of Child Malnutrition in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Geography and Environmental Management, 1(2), 192-215.

    http://repo.lib.sab.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/susl/4359

    Rathnayake, R.M. L. (2024). Differential Impact on the Students’ Performance in the Grade Five Scholarship Examination in Sri Lanka: Based on the Nuwara-Eliya District. Asian Journal of Politics and Society, 2(1), 69-85.

    http://ajps.sab.ac.lk/assets/articles/2024-1-AJPS-04.pdf

    Dion, B.L.D.N.M. and Rathnayake, R.M.L. (2023). The Impact of Self-efficacy on Job Satisfaction among Government School Teachers in Sri Lanka (with special reference to Kalutara District), 2(2), 75-92.

    http://repo.lib.sab.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/susl/4479

    Rathnayake, R. M. L. (2023). Identifying Social Risk Factors of Child Undernutrition in the Nuwara-Eliya District, Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Politics and Society, 1(2), 63-79.

    http://ajps.sab.ac.lk/assets/articles/2023-2-AJPS-04.pdf

    Rathnayake, R. M. L. and Jagoda, D. J. (2023). Factors Associated with Job Satisfaction among Government School Teachers in Nuwara- Eliya District of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 3(1), 11–22.

    http://doi.org/10.4038/sljssh.v3i1.81

    Rathnayake, R.M.L. (2023). Prevalence of Stunting among School Children in Sri Lanka, American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR), 7(12), 70-81.

    https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Identifying+Social+Risk+Factors+of+Child+Undernutrition+in+the+Nuwara-Eliya+District%2C+Sri+Lanka&btnG=

    https://www.ajhssr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/I237127081.pdf

    Rathnayake, R.M.L., Semasinghe, W.M., & Gunathilake, M.M. (2022). Economic Determinants of Malnutrition among School Children in Sri Lanka: With special reference to Nuwara-Eliya district, American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR), 6(8), 119-130.

    https://www.ajhssr.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/M22608119130.pdf

    https://www.academia.edu/85753666/Economic_Determinants_of_Malnutrition_among_School_Children_in_Sri_Lanka_With_special_reference_to_Nuwara_Eliya_district

    http://independent.academia.edu/AJHSSRJournal

    Rathnayake, R.M.L. (2022). Impact of Individual and Household Factors on Three-wheel Divers’ Job Satisfaction in the Rathnapura district, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Economics, Statistics and Information Management.  I(I), 19-38.

    http://repo.lib.sab.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/bitstream/handle/susl/1909/Article%2002.pdf?seq

    Rathnayake, R. M. L., Semasinghe, W. M., & Gunathilake, M. M. (2021). A Review of Empirical Literature on Economic and Non-Economic Determinants of Child Malnutrition. Sri Lanka Journal of Business Economics, 10(II), 19-38.

    https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=A+REVIEW+OF+EMPIRICAL+LITERATURE+ON+ECONOMIC+AND+NON-ECONOMIC+DETERMINANTS+OF+CHILD+MALNUTRITION&btnG=

    https://mgt.sjp.ac.lk/bec/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sri-Lankan-Journal-of-Business-Economics-SLJBE-Vol.-10-2-2021-Nov-Article-02.pdf

    Rathnayake, R. M. L., Semasinghe, W. M., & Gunathilake, M. M. (2021). A Review of Empirical Literature on Maternal Factors and Child Malnutrition. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 1(2), 59–68.

    DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljssh.v1i2.38

    Wickramasurendra, J. M., Jagoda, D. J., & Rathnayake, R. M. L. (2021). Factors Influencing Social Media Addiction among G.C.E. Advanced Level Students in Sri Lanka: A Case Study in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 1(2), 1–11.

    DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljssh.v1i2.33

    https://sljssh.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/sljssh.v1i2.33/

    Vithanage, M. V. A. R., Rathnayake, R. M. L., & Jagoda, D. J. (2021). Factors Affecting the Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease among Adult Population in Sri Lanka: With Special Reference to Badulla District. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 1(2), 87–97.

    DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljssh.v1i2.41

    https://sljssh.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/sljssh.v1i2.41/

    Prasangi, R. G. D., Jagoda, D. J., & Rathnayake, R. M. L. (2021). Factors Influencing Sri Lankan Family Size: With Special Reference to Colombo District. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 1(2), 99–107.

    DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljssh.v1i2.42

    https://sljssh.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/sljssh.v1i2.42/

    Rathnayake, R.M.L., 2021, Economic Factors Associated with Child Malnutrition: A Review of Empirical Literature From 2005 to 2020, American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR), 5(6),174-182.

    https://www.ajhssr.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Y2156174182.pdf

    R.M.L. Rathnayake, (1999). Importance of Statistics, GIRAGA Shasthreeya Sagarawa, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, October, Volume 02, Issue 1, 107-112.

    Rathnayake, R.M.L. and Gunaratne L.H.P., 2006, Construction of a Composite Index to Measure Consumption Poverty and it’s Comparison with the Conventional Indicator, Tropical Agricultural Research- Volume 18, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

     

    FULL CONFERENCE RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED

    Gunasekara, P.M.D.A., Jagoda, D.J. and Rathnayake R.M.L. (2019). Factors Affecting the Consumer’s Purchasing Behaviour of Eco-friendly Products: A Research based on Electronic Based Home Appliances in Sri Lanka. Proceedings; “Economic Empowerment: Challenge and Way Forward”, 8th International Economic Research Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, organized by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya

    Sayoni, S.P., Jagoda, D.J. and Rathnayake R.M.L. (2019). Determinants of Happiness: A case study of Undergraduates of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Proceedings; “Economic Empowerment: Challenge and Way Forward”, 8th International Economic Research Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, organized by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya

    Dinika, S.A.M., Rathnayake R.M.L. and Jagoda, D.J., 2019, Factors Affecting the Academic Performance in Grade Five Scholarship Examination in Kurunegala District, Proceedings; “Economic Empowerment: Challenge and Way Forward”, 8th International Economic Research Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLERC), organized by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya

    Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C., Rathnayaka R.M.L., Jagoda D.J, Sriyani H.G.D. (2012). The Economic Cost of Landslides in Hali-Ela Divisional Secretariat of Sri Lanka, Conference Proceedings; “Global Challenges in Construction Industry”, World Construction Conference, Ceylon, Institute of Builders, International Council for research & innovation in building and Construction and Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Available online at:

    https://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB_DC25141.pdf

    Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, Rathnayaka R.M.L. and Kumari G.K.D.D.W. (2011). The Determinants of Infant Malnutrition at Birth in Estate Sector of Sri Lanka: A Case Study from Dehiovita Estate, Conference Proceeding, “Interdisciplinary approaches to disaster risk reduction, and the development of sustainable communities and cities", International Conference on Building Resilience, University of Salford, UK

    Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C & Rathnayaka R.M.L. (2010). Determinants of Hours of Work of an Individual in the Labour Market of Sri Lanka. “Proceeding of the full papers”, Annual Research Conference (ARC 2010), University of Jaffna. Sri Lanka

    Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, Edirisooriya, K.V.D. & Rathnayaka R.M.L. (2010). Women’s Demand for Ayurveda Medical Care in Sri Lanka. “Proceeding of the full papers”, Annual Research Conference (ARC 2010), University of Jaffna. Sri Lanka

     

    ABSTRACTS

    Rathnayake R.M.L., 2020. A Review of Empirical Literature on Economic Factors Associated with Child Malnutrition during the period of 2005 and 2020, ABSTRACTS, FGS Research Students’ Colloquium 2020, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

    https://fgs.kln.ac.lk/images/Book_of_Colloquium_Edited.pdf

    Rathnayake R.M.L. and Gunaratne L.H.P. 2006, Construction of a Composite Index to Measure Consumption Poverty and it’s Comparison with the Conventional Indicator, Abstract of papers and Invited Presentations, Eighteenth Annual Congress, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

    Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C & Rathnayaka R.M.L., 2010, Determinants of Secondary job holding by Household heads in Sri Lanka. Third International Research Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka.

    Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C., Rathnayaka, R.M.L., Edirisooriya Menike K.V.D., 2013, Sex Differentials of Willingness to Pay for Government Ayurvedic Out-patient Health Care in Ratnapura District, Abstract proceedings. 15th annual Sessions. Population Association of Sri Lanka

    Samaraweera G.R.S.R.C., Rathnayaka, R.M.L., Edirisooriya Menike K.V.D., 2013, Sex Differentials of Willingness to Pay for Government Ayurvedic Out-patient Health Care in Ratnapura District, Abstract proceedings. 15th annual Sessions. Population Association of Sri Lanka

    Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C and Rathnayaka R.M.L., 2008. The Factors affected on the Labour Demand in Sri Lanka. Abstracts: Modelling the Issues and Challenges towards Sustainable Development. 2nd International Symposium. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

    Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C and Rathnayake R.M.L. & Jayathunga N.S., 2008. Job Expectation of Undergraduates of Social Sciences in Sri Lankan University System; A Case Study in the Department of Social Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Abstracts: Modelling the Issues and Challenges towards Sustainable Development. 2nd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka

    Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C and Rathnayake R.M.L. 2007. What are the Main Determinants of CA Marks? “Social Sciences and Humanities for a Peaceful and Prosperous Tomorrow”. First annual Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities. Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka.

    Vithanage, M.V.A.R. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2020, Factors affecting the prevalence of chronic kidney disease among people over 18 years in Sri Lanka with special reference to Badulla district, ABSTRACTS, 6th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences & Languages Students’ Annual Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Udayangani, S.C. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2020, Prevalence of diabetes and associated risk factors among people over 18 years age in Sri Lanka with special reference to Galle district, ABSTRACTS, 6th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences & Languages Students’ Annual Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Rathnayake, R.M.H.M. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2020, Identifying the impact of diabetes, high blood cholesterol and BMI on coronary heart disease with special reference to Colombo district, ABSTRACTS, 6th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences & Languages Students’ Annual Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Niranjala, K.T. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2020, Factors influencing the determination of the value of life insurance with special reference to Galle district, ABSTRACTS, 6th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences & Languages Students’ Annual Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Lakmali, W.L.A.B. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2020, Factors affecting the employability of arts graduates in Sr Lanka with special reference to Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, ABSTRACTS, 6th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences & Languages Students’ Annual Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Gunawardhana, W.J.G.A. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2020, A study of factors affecting microfinance loan default with special reference to regional development bank in Sri Lanka, ABSTRACTS, 6th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences & Languages Students’ Annual Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Chithmini, W.A.H. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2020, Preliminary survey on nutritional status among university students with special reference to Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, ABSTRACTS, 6th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences & Languages Students’ Annual Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Dilshan, J.L.P.S., Rathnayake, R.M.L. and Wijebandara, W.A.C. (2024). The relationship between work environment and job satisfaction in the department of Census and Statistics in Sri Lanka. ABSTRACTS, 10th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences & Languages Students’ Annual Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Bandara, H.K.C.M and Rathnayake, R.M.L. (2024). Factors influencing school students’ willingness to attend private tutoring classes in Sri Lanka: A study based on O/L students in Kurunegala district.  ABSTRACTS, 10th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences & Languages Students’ Annual Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Dion, B.L.D.N.M. and Rathnayake, R.M.L. (2024). The impact of self-efficacy on job satisfaction among government school teachers in Sri Lanka: with special reference to Kalutara district. ABSTRACTS, 10th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences & Languages Students’ Annual Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Jayawardhana, K.A.S.S and Rathnayake, R.M.L. (2024). Factors affecting the demand for domestic electricity: Case study of Rideegama divisional secretariat. ABSTRACTS, 10th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences & Languages Students’ Annual Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Lakruwani, R.S. and Rathnayake, R.M.L. (2024). Impact of salesperson interaction on customer satisfaction in textile shops in Sri Lanka. ABSTRACTS, 10th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences & Languages Students’ Annual Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

    Madhushika, D.K.T., Rathnayake, R.M.L. and Nawarathne, G.M.W.W., (2024). Awareness of Bank of Ceylon digital wallet among undergraduates at Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka. ABSTRACTS, 10th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences & Languages Students’ Annual Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Gunawardhana, P.V.S.H. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2019, Identifying the determinants for malnutrition among school children between age 10-15, ABSTRACTS, 5th Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Dinika, S.A.M. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2019, Factors affecting the academic performance in grade five scholarship examination in Sri Lanka, ABSTRACTS, 5th Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Sumanasiri, K.A.C. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2019, Small and medium-sized enterprises loans of regional development bank and their contribution for poverty reduction with reference to Nuwraeliya branch, ABSTRACTS, 5th Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Bandara, W.A.R., Rathnayake R.M.L. and Arachchi, W.A.D.D.W., 2017, A Study of Causes for the Waiting Time of Account Opening Process in Bank of Ceylon, ABSTRACTS, 3rd Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Dissanayaka, E.M., Rathnayake R.M.L. and Weerasekara, T., 2017, Factors Affecting Employees’ Job Satisfaction: With Special Reference to the Field Force in Peppercube Consultant (Pvt) Ltd, ABSTRACTS, 3rd Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Karunasundara, T.M.S.C., Rathnayake R.M.L. and Alahakoon, S.U.D., 2017, A Study of the Impact of Micro Financial Loan on Alleviation of Rural Poverty, ABSTRACTS, 3rd Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Kodikara, T.S., Rathnayake R.M.L., and Shiromalie K.K.C., 2017, A Study of the Causes for Poverty in Sri Lanka, ABSTRACTS, 3rd  Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Nirosha, V.G., Rathnayake R.M.L. and Rathnakumara, M.U.I., 2017, The Impact of Customer Satisfaction on their Intention for Switching Behaviour: (With Special Reference to Bank of Ceylon, Akuressa), ABSTRACTS, 3rd Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Premarathna, W.M.C.P. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2017, A Study of Factors Affecting Multi Employments of University Lecturers: (With Special Reference to Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka), ABSTRACTS, 3rd Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Senanayake, S.M.T.D., Rathnayake R.M.L. and Kalpage, B.M.N.G., 2017, The Study of Influential Factors on Customer Adoption for Internet Banking, ABSTRACTS, 3rd Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Shanopa, S., Rathnayake R.M.L. and Liyanage, A., 2017, Factors Affect on Employee Satisfaction of Field Force in LOLC Motors, ABSTRACTS, 3rd Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Darshani, R.G.A.S. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2015, Statistical Analysis to Identify the Deter minants of People’s shift to Fast Foods: With Reference to the Nugegoda GN Division, ABSTRACTS, 2nd Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Snjeewani, M.H.T. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2015, The Effect of Macro Economics Variables on Stock Return: Evidence from Colombo Stock Exchange, ABSTRACTS, 2nd Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Madhushani, P.H.P. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2015, A Statistical Analysis on Demand for Private Healtcare: With Special References in Karapitiya GN Division, Galle District, ABSTRACTS, 2nd Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Hetti, S.U.P. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2015, Impact of Super Market on Income Change of Traditional Retailers: With Reference to Gall Municipal Council Area, ABSTRACTS, 2nd Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Jayasekara, J.V.D. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2015, The Factors Effect on the Paddy Production in Sabaragamuwa Province, ABSTRACTS, 2nd Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Kuruppu Arachchi, K.A.S.S. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2015, Statistical Analysis on Identification of Factors Which Affect Valuation of Land, ABSTRACTS, 2nd Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Nuwan, K.K.G.K. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2015, Factors Associated with Malnutrition among 10 Year Aged Children: (With Special Reference to Nuwara Eliya District), ABSTRACTS, 2nd Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Withanachchi, D.P. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2014, Identifying Factors that Affect the Qualified Students for A/L in Rural and Urban Sectors: With Special Reference to Elpitiya Educatonal Zoon, ABSTRACTS, First Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 

    Priyadarshana, P.N.M. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2014, The Determinants of Job Satisfaction of Graduate Employees Recruited Under the Graduate Job Scheme 2012 in Kotapola and Imbulpe Ds Offices, ABSTRACTS, First Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 

    Kodagoda, N.N. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2014, Identification of the Influential Factors For Women Concentration to Garment Industry Job, ABSTRACTS, First Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Thilakarathne, B.D.I.C. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2014, Identifying the Factors of Employee Motivation of Labour: With Special Reference to Samson Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd, ABSTRACTS, First Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 

    Madhushani, S.P.I. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2014, Time Series Analysis to Forecast Number of Ships to Hambantota, ABSTRACTS, First Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Aberathne, R.A. and Rathnayake R.M.L., 2014, The Impacts of Divinaguma Programme in Reducing Poverty in Sri Lanka: With Special Reference to Modara regional secretarial division in Colombo District, ABSTRACTS, First Annual Students Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

     

    Participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programmes/Extension Courses/Short Courses/Visiting Lectures

  • VISITING LECTURER

    • Visiting Lecturer in Statistics, B.Sc. Degree Programme in Physical Sciences, Department of Physical Sciences and Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2006/2007

     

    • Visiting Lecturer in Statistics, B.Sc. Degree Programme in Food Sciences and Technology, Department of Food Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2006/2007

     

    • Visiting Lecturer in Statistics, B.Sc. Degree Programme in Natural Resources, Department of Natural Resources, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2006/2007

     

    • Visiting Lecturer in Statistics, B.A (External) Degree Programme, External Degree Programmes and Extension Services Unit (EDPESU), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2012

     

    • Visiting Lecturer in Statistics, B.A (External) Degree Programme, External Degree Programmes and Extension Services Unit (EDPESU), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lank, 2014

     

    • Visiting Lecturer in Statistics, B.A (External) Degree Programme, Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015/1016

    PARTICIPATING IN CONTINUING (CPD) PROGRAMMES

    • Resource Person to develop curriculum revision of the BA External (General) Degree Program of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka conducted by the faculty, 2015

     

    • Resource Person for Programme Reviews, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2017

     

    • Resource Person to develop curriculum for new degree Programme for Statistics with the ongoing curriculum revision, 2019/2022

     

    • Resource person for the preparation of syllabuses in the curriculum revision for both the general and four-year special degree programme in Statistics in 2009

     

    • Resource Person to develop curriculum for Four-Year BA Special Degree Program in Statistics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2006/2007

     

    • Resource Person for the preparation of syllabus to introduce Statistics as a major subject for a new degree program in the department of Social Sciences (1999), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. As a Temporary Lecturer in the Department of Social Sciences of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages

     

    • Resource Person in developing course contents of Master of Science in Business Statistics.

    Editor-in-Chief of Journals/Editorial Board Member/Program Chair/Reviewer

  • EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF JOURNALS/EDITORIALBOARD MEMBER/REVIEWER

    • Conference Chair of the 3rd Annual Student research Session -2017, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    • Co-Chair of the Graduate Colloquium - V, 13th Annual Research Session (ARS) 2023, organized by the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    • Chair of the Panel for the track “Track 02-Statistics and Information Technology” 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences and Languages (ICSSL 2024), organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    • Chairperson in Statistics Session (Session 01) in 3rd Annual Student research Session -2017, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    • Chairperson in Statistics Session in 1st Annual Student research Session -2014, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    • Chairperson in Statistics Session in 2nd Annual Student research Session -2015, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    • Contributed as a reviewer of 8th Annual Research Session 2018 of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka organized by the Centre of Research and Knowledge Dissemination.
    • Contributed as a reviewer of 9th International conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL 2023)
    • Contributed as a reviewer of 2nd International conference on Social Sciences and Languages (ICSSL-2024) organized by the faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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    • Reviewer of an article in Sri Lankan Journal of Economics, Statistics and Information Management (SLJESIM)- Paper E4, Vol. 1(1), published by the Department of Economics and Statistics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    • Reviewer of an articles in Sri Lanka Journal of Social Science and Humanities (SLJSSH)-Paper ID 146, published by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    • Reviewer of an articles in Asian Journal of Politics and Society (AJPS) published by the Department of Social Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    • Reviewer of an articles Sri Lanka Journal of Geography and Environmental Management (SLJGEM) published by the Department of the Geography and Environmental Management, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

    • Reviewer of an article in Journal of Rajarata Economic Review, Vol. 1(1), Dept of Economics, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

    • Reviewer of an article in Sri Lankan Journal of Economics, Statistics and Information Management (SLJESIM)- Paper E76, Vol. 2(1), published by the Department of Economics and Statistics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

    • Reviewer of an article in Sri Lankan Journal of Economics, Statistics and Information Management (SLJESIM)- Paper E80, published by the Department of Economics and Statistics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

    • Reviewer of an article in Sri Lankan Journal of Economics, Statistics and Information Management (SLJESIM)- Paper E87, published by the Department of Economics and Statistics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

    • Reviewer of an article in Sri Lankan Journal of Economics, Statistics and Information Management (SLJESIM)- Paper Economics 120, published by the Department of Economics and Statistics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

    • Reviewing Manuscript of Prof. JWD Somasundara felicitation Volume 

    • Team Leader: Organizing the workshop on “Improving Academic Literacy in English”- 2020, for fourth year undergraduates, under AHEAD Project, in the department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2020
    • Research Coordinator: Socio Economic survey, Activity C, IRQUE Project, Faculty of Social Sciences and Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2009
    • Action Coordinator and Team Leader: In the AHEAD development proposal Implementation, to accomplish the task of “Consultancy to obtain a package train 15 academic staff on psychological counselling and grievances mechanism”, Faculty of Social Sciences and Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2019.
    • Action Coordinator: In the AHEAD development proposal Implementation, to accomplish the task of “A brainstorming session with industry representatives, various public private organizations, students and any other relevant stakeholders to identify the future needs of higher education”, Faculty of Social Sciences and Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2019.
    • Action Coordinator and Team Leader: In the AHEAD development proposal Implementation, to accomplish the task of “Workshop on improving Academic Writing”, Faculty of Social Sciences and Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2019.
    • Faulty Representative: Career Guidance Advisory Committee, Career Guidance Unit, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2007.
    • Member of the selection committee: For recruiting Lecturers confirmed (probationary) and senior Lecturer grade II, department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2017
    • Member of the selection committee: For recruiting Candidates for the posts of Temporary Lecturer in Economics and Temporary Lecturer in Statistics,  Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015
    • Member of the selection committee: For Promotion to the post of senior Lecturer grade I, and Grade II, Faculty of Social Sciences and Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2011
    • Member of the Interview Panel: To interview candidates for the post of Lecturer (Probationary) and Lecturer (Temporary), Department of Social Sciences and Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2010
    • Member of the Interview Panel: For selection of suitable persons to the post of full-time sub warden (Grade II) for Hostels. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2009
    • Appreciation for paper Marking and finalizing marks: I have marked answer scripts on time and helped Deans to complete examination work smoothly, Examination held on 2008
    • Appreciation for paper Marking and finalizing marks: I have marked answer scripts on time and helped Deans to complete examination work smoothly, Examination held on 2009
    • Appreciation for Marking answer scripts on time and helped Deans to complete examination work smoothly.
    • Member of Examination Results Verification Board: I have worked as a member of the examination results verification board, FSSL, SUSL.

     

    Positions Held/Hold or service Rendering/Rendering (University Level/National Level/International Level)

  • POSITIONS HELD/HOLD

    • Head of the Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and  Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 13.10. 2011 -January 2014

     

    • Cover up duties of Head, Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 02.12.2016 - 06.12.2016

     

    • Cover up duties of Head, Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 11.12.2009 - 21.12.2009

     

    • Coordinator, Centre for Indigenous Community Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 01.09.2009 – 31.11.2009

     

    • Coordinator, Centre for Indigenous Community Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 01.12.2009 – 30.11.2010

     

    • Coordinator, Centre for Indigenous Community Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

     

    • Coordinator, Centre for Indigenous Community Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 01.12.2011 – 31.12.2011

     

    • Coordinator, B.A.(General) External Degree Programme (EDPESU), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 01.04.2007 – 01.10.2007

     

    • Academic Warden of the Girls’ Hostels, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 15.10.2008 – 14.10.2009

     

    • Academic Warden of the Girls’ Hostels, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 15.10.2009 – 14.10.2010

     

    • Student Counsellor, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.              15.10.2010 – 14.10.2011

     

    • Student Counsellor, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 03.11.2008 – 14.11.2008

     

    • Student Counsellor, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.  29.02.2016 – 28.05.2016

     

    • Mentor - Department of Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka For the academic year 2019/2020

     

    • Program Coordinator- Statistics, Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for many times. From 2008 – 2010

     

    • Subject Coordinator- Statistics, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for 6 months with effect from 01.01 2005