scholarly journals Assessment of crop and property damage caused by Semnopithecus vetulus nestor (Bennett, 1833) (Mammalia: Primates: Cercopithecidae) in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 18141-18147
Author(s):  
Sunil Wijethilaka ◽  
Lakshani S. Weerasekara ◽  
Saumya Bandara ◽  
Kithsiri B. Ranawana
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Property Damage ◽  
Severe Problem ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Semnopithecus Vetulus Nestor

In earlier times, human-monkey interactions were not a severe problem in Sri Lanka, but has recently intensified as a result of habitat fragmentation and urbanization.  Due to these changes, Semnopithecus vetulus nestor has been listed among the 25 most Endangered primates.  The objective of our study was to evaluate the intensity of human-S.v. nestor negative interaction by identifying the crop and property damages in villages bordering Danawkanda Forest (7.001N & 80.049E), Gampaha, Sri Lanka.  We collected data using structured questionnaires interviewing households (N= 80) bordering the Danawkanda Forest from August 2014 to January 2015.  Households were most affected by damage to fruits, leaves, and buds of commercially important trees (93%), followed by damage to roof tiles (76%), and frightful confrontations with the monkeys (43%).  Average monthly loss per household from crop and property damage was estimated at between (Sri Lankan Rupees) LKR 2,700 and LKR 1,500.  Lighting firecrackers was the most common method used by the residents (99%) to deter monkeys, where as electrified barriers were rarely used (4%).  Households in close proximity to Danawkanda Forest experienced a considerable loss to their monthly income due to crop and property damage, compared to households further away.  As an alternative, residents now grow ornamental plants and short trees, eliminating the structures that attract and facilitate damage by S.v. nestor.  Awareness and active participation of residents, authorized government, and non-governmental organizations are needed to manage unplanned construction and agriculture plot extensions into the forest.  These two factors trigger the human-wildlife negative interactions in general and are not limited just to monkeys.

scholarly journals OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH OF MUSHROOMS IN SRI LANKA

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 399-403
Author(s):  
Samantha C. Karunarathna ◽  
Peter E. Mortimer ◽  
Jianchu Xu ◽  
Kevin D. Hyde
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Mycological Research ◽  
The Future ◽  
Available Information

According to recent estimates the mycota of Sri Lanka is highly diverse, yet it has been relatively little studied and remains poorly understood. Sri Lanka may contain up to 25,000 species of fungi, of which only a little more than 2000 are presently known, and this estimate does not take into account the large number of exotics introduced along with food, plantation, and ornamental plants. Mycological research in Sri Lanka has been limited to certain parts of the country, and the available information is widely dispersed, difficult to access, and plagued by synonymy. Commercially cultivable mushrooms were first introduced to Sri Lanka in 1985, and today both endemic and non-native species are cultivated. This paper addresses the current status of Sri Lankan mushroom research, and suggests measures which are needed to support the future development of Sri Lankan mycology.

scholarly journals Drivers Affecting Online Banking Usage of Private Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Chathura Hapuarachchi ◽  
Ajantha Samarakoon
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Online Banking ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Significant Factors ◽  
Online Bank

Online banking is the compulsory condition to develop e-business within the world. The key objective of the study is to examine drivers affecting online banking facility usage of the private commercial banks in Sri Lanka. The researcher has selected five factors namely perceived risk, customers’ concern for privacy, customers’ value for online personalization, e-trust, and e-loyalty after considering previous studies and expert idea in the field. Five hundred questionnaires were distributed among the customers who attached to the seven main private commercial banks and living selected three prominent provinces of three prominent cities namely Kandy, Colombo & Galle in Sri Lanka. Although only two hundred fifteen questionnaires received from the online customers. One hundred ninety-six complete questionnaires used to the final data analysis. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and Multiple regression analysis utilized to analysis the data. Data analysis result of the study shows that perceived risk, customers’ concern for privacy and entrust show the significant positive effect on online bank usage in Sri Lanka. E-loyalty and customers’ value for privacy also positively influence on online bank usage, however these two factors didn’t show the significant influence on online bank usage. Sri Lankan commercial banks should promote online bank usage by considering risk, customers’ concern for privacy and entrust. Moreover, online program designers should concern innovations and significant factors when they develop online bank platforms. Further, the researchers should conduct further research base on different cultures to identify the issues and significant factors that may influence on online banking usage.

scholarly journals Project managing in post-conflict environments: an exploration of the resource profiles of Sri Lankan non-governmental organizations involved in development projects

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yogarajah Nanthagopan ◽  
Nigel L. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Social Resource ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

PurposeThe aim of this study is to examine the configuration of project resources in organizations operating in a post-conflict country environment using a Resource-Based View (RBV) perspective.Design/methodology/approachData collection was undertaken using a quantitative survey study of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) involved in development projects in Sri Lanka, which obtained 445 responses. An Exploratory Factor Analysis and subsequent Confirmatory Factor Analysis were performed to identify and confirm the Project Management (PM) resource profile composition of these organizations.FindingsThe study identified resource profiles incorporated items at the team, organizational and collaborative social resource levels and did not differ significantly by organization type. This suggests that the current focus of PM RBV research that implicitly uses a competitive advantage derived framework may need to be adapted for contexts such as post-conflict environments.Research limitations/implicationsFor organizations seeking to deliver projects in developing countries, the findings indicate that relational capacity in the form of a collaborative social resource may be required to adapt team and organizational resources to post-conflict environments.Practical implicationsThe lessons learnt from NGOs can be of value to other organisations seeking to operate in post-conflict environments. The findings from this research reveal that organizations in Sri Lanka establish resource profiles that meet domestic and external requirements. For the management of these organizations, recognition of the inherent contradictions of this strategy can enable the optimization of resource profiles, improving organizational efficiencies.Originality/valueThe study has used insights from NGOs involved in international and local development projects to extend current knowledge of PM resources. While NGOs are distinctive, the critical PM resources identified here may be of value to private and public organizations seeking to develop project resource profiles adapted to emerging markets.

scholarly journals UPAYA DINAS KESEHATAN DALAM MENCEGAH PENYEBARAN PENYAKIT HIV AIDS DI KABUPATEN BUNGO

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-43
Author(s):  
Joko Susanto
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
District Health ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Document Review ◽  
Hiv Aids

           Bungo Regency is one of the autonomous regions in Jambi Province. Bungo Regency is an area that shows rapid development in all fields. These developments have a negative impact which one of these impacts is the rampant drug abuse and covert prostitution. Even though these two factors are the main mediators of the spread of HIV / AIDS. The purpose of this study was to find out about the health service's efforts in preventing the spread of HIV AIDS in Bungo District. The method used in this research is descriptive method with a qualitative approach. In this study the population was the Bungo District Health Office and the Bungo District community as a validity test, the number of samples was 12 informants, consisting of 7 informants from the Health Office and 5 informants from the community.            The data collection techniques are through observation, interviews and document review. Processing data is taken from primary data sourced from interviews, secondary data through theoretical analysis sourced from books, reports, and photographs. The results showed that the Health Service's efforts to prevent the spread of HIV / AIDS in Bungo District through various comprehensive measures, including preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative with broad participation and cooperation involving various sectors and non-governmental organizations and communities has been good enough and has progressed but still needs to be improved so that Bungo Regency can be cleared of HIV / AIDS

Non-governmental organizations as key partners in mental health in Europe

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. E. Baumann
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Health Action ◽  
Health Action Plan

SummaryThe shift towards a rights-based approach to health which has taken place over the past decade has strengthened the role of civil society and their organizations in raising and claiming the entitlements of different social groups. It has become obvious that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are central to any successful multi-stakeholder partnership, and they have become more recognized as key actors in health policy and programme development and implementation. There is a broad spectrum of NGOs active in the area of mental health in Europe which aim to empower people with mental health problems and their families, give them a voice in health policy development and implementation and in service design and delivery, to raise awareness and fight stigma and discrimination, and foster implementation of obligations set by internationally agreed mental health policy documents. With the endorsement of the Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020 (20) and the European Mental Health Action Plan (19) stakeholders agree to strengthen capacity of service user and family advocacy groups and to secure their participation as partners in activities for mental health promotion, disorder prevention and improving mental health services.

Challenges to immigrant associations and NGOs in contemporary Greece

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 342-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apostolos G. Papadopoulos ◽  
Christos Chalkias ◽  
Loukia-Maria Fratsea
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Geographical Range ◽  
Legal Form ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Migrant Integration ◽  
Concentration Patterns

The paper explores the challenges faced today, in a context of severe economic crisis, by immigrant associations (ΙΜΑs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Greece. The data analysed here was collected between October 2009 and February 2010 and incorporates references to all recorded migration-related social actors operating in Greece. The paper takes into account such indicators as legal form, objectives, financial capacity and geographical range of activity, concluding with a typology of civil society actors dealing with migration issues. This study aims at informing the migration policymaking and migrant integration processes. By a spatial hot-spot clustering of IMAs and NGOs, we also illustrate the concentration patterns of civil society actors in Greece.

STATISTICAL METHODS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF AIR POLLUTION OF JHANSI CITY, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
V. S. CHAUHAN ◽  
BHANUMATI SINGH ◽  
SHREE GANESH ◽  
JAMSHED ZAIDI
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Ambient Air Pollution ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Status

Studies on air pollution in large cities of India showed that ambient air pollution concentrations are at such levels where serious health effects are possible. This paper presents overview on the status of air quality index (AQI) of Jhansi city by using multivariate statistical techniques. This base line data can help governmental and non-governmental organizations for the management of air pollution.

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