Tourism is a multidisciplinary subject integrated with numerous sectors. Tourism products can’t be owned by a single proprietor or single industry rather it is an amalgamation of Attraction, Accessibility, Amenities, Accommodation, Activities and Ancillary services (6As). Yet, market forces determining their conventional tourism value chain is limited with some formal
Read MoreCGMA - Finance Leadership Program launched last October to Employers and Universities, The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association), the unified voice of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), has launched its CGMA ® Finance Leadership Program in Sri Lanka
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Tourism is a multidisciplinary subject integrated with numerous sectors. Tourism products can’t be owned by a single proprietor or single industry rather it is an amalgamation of Attraction, Accessibility, Amenities, Accommodation, Activities and Ancillary services (6As). Yet, market forces determining their conventional tourism value chain is limited with some formal
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The term renaissance, which means “rebirth,” refers to a period in Europe between the 14th and 17th centuries when remarkable innovation, art and literature were produced. It signified the end of the “dark ages,” with a renewed focus on human potential. In addition, this period saw a renaissance of science,
Read MoreMotivation and engagement are firmly implicated in students’ participation in class, educational aspirations, and enjoyment of school, academic learning and academic achievement. Motivation refers to an individual’s inclination, energy, direction and drive with respect to learning and achievement. Engagement involves the thoughts, actions, and emotions that reflect this inclination, energy
Read MoreBy Dayantha Wijeyesekera This is a question in the minds of almost all citizens in the country and those elsewhere interested in the field of education development in Sri Lanka which claimed to have 92.77% literacy rate in 2018 and currently reported as one of the highest in South Asia. While
Read MoreThe model of Special Education known as Inclusion, or mainstreaming, has become more prevalent over the past 10 years, and today, more than 60 percent of all students with disabilities spend 80 percent or more of their school day in regular classrooms, alongside their non-disabled peers (see Figure 1). This
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Each year, the platform for publishing papers in reputed journals has been getting smaller as more researchers join the research community and the competition to get published grows consistently. To address the problems many Researchers face on how to improve their research communication and improve their acceptance rates, the Research
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By Prof. Wasantha Rathnayake, Vice Chancellor of Ocean University of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is one of 35 global biodiversity hotspots. According to the National Red List (2012), Sri Lanka is home to about 750 vertebrates, 1500 invertebrates, 3,150 flowering plants, 336 Pteridophytes (ferns) species, 240 birds, 211 reptiles, 245 butterfly
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The teaching and learning environment is embracing a number of innovations and some of these involve the use of technology through blended learning. This innovative pedagogical approach has been embraced rapidly though it goes through a process. The introduction of blended learning (combination of face-to-face and online teaching and learning)
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