http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/5 2026-04-14T15:31:12Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/7769 Title: Roles of libraries in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Authors: Mashroofa, Mohamed Majeed Abstract: Sustainable development has become prominency across the globe while travelling towards transforming the world in 2030 based on the United Nations’ (UN) proclamation. The UN has formulated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with 169 targets in 2015 that span 15 years to be achieved. The action plan for SDG proclaims to realize the development based on people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnership, which are the major notions, and SDGs consider mainly three aspects, such as Economic, Social, and Environmental perspectives. UN expects “a world free of poverty, hunger, disease, fear, and violence”. Furthermore, it expects “a world with universal literacy, equitable and universal access to education, and health care”. Social protection, human rights, safe drinking water, sanitation, and improved hygiene, sufficient and nutritious food, and universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy are some more expectations. So far,10 years have passed in this venture, and nearly five years more to work to achieve these goals. At present, most of the higher education institutions are designing and progressively instigating deliberate actions steering towards SDGs; libraries should think about how they could contribute. Do the activities of libraries align with the parent organizations related to SDGs? Academic libraries are recognised as pivotal role players under the higher education system, contributing significantly to the achievement of the SDGs. There is a notion that university libraries are defined as the ‘heart’ of the academic institutions. While revising the concept, communities are considered the ‘heart’ of the libraries. This may be an academic or public, or any other type of library. They serve the closer or wider communities based on their requirements. Without a certain community, libraries no more to exist. 2025-12-12T00:00:00Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/7768 Title: Career sustainability of women professionals in the Sri Lankan construction industry Authors: Madushika Chathurangi, Bogahawaththage Nishadi; Kamardeen, Imriyas; Mohamed Firose, Musthafa Abstract: Purpose – This study investigates the gender-specific challenges, organisational support measures, and job outcomes experienced by female professionals in the Sri Lankan construction industry. It addresses a critical knowledge gap by contextualising global gender equity discourse within a developing country setting, where socio-cultural norms and institutional limitations uniquely shape women’s workplace experiences. Design/methodology/approach – The study employed a quantitative research design to collect and analyse survey data from female professionals in the Sri Lankan construction industry. Statistical methods, including t-tests, ANOVA, and correlation analysis, were deployed to assessthe prevalence of gender-related challenges, the adequacy of organisational support, and their associations with job stress, satisfaction, and turnover intention. Findings – The results reveal that while overt discrimination is less commonly reported among office-based professionals, systemic barriers, such as limited career-aligned opportunities, work–life imbalance, and the ongoing need to prove competence, persist. These challenges vary significantly by role and career stage, with mid-career and executive women reporting greater concerns. Organisational support mechanisms, particularly flexible work arrangements, leadership advocacy for gender neutrality, and equitable promotion practices, are significantly associated with improved job outcomes. Notably, turnoverintention remains high in technicalroles despite moderate job satisfaction and low stress, suggesting a complex interplay of factors, including restricted career mobility and adaptive coping. Originality/value – This study makes a novel contribution by empirically mapping the relationships between gender-specific challenges,support mechanisms, and job outcomesin a developing country context. It advances theoretical frameworks such as the role congruity theory and the job demands-resources model, while offering practical, context-sensitive recommendations for industry stakeholders and policymakers. The findings highlight the need for multi-level, career-stage-specific interventions to foster a more inclusive and sustainable construction workforce in Sri Lanka. 2025-11-30T00:00:00Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/7702 Title: Preliminaries 2025-10-16T00:00:00Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/7701 Title: A security-enhanced IOT-based personalized self-care management system for children with special needs Authors: Ahamed Sabani, M. J.; Edirisinghe, E. H. S.; Hanan, M. R. M. Abstract: The children with special needs find it especially difficult to cope with healthcare problems, in particular with taking medications. They are more likely to require more personalization and security that is not possible with traditional systems. In this paper, the researchers develop an Internet of Things (IoT)-based self-care system that is tailored to such children. The literature review and a data collection of the caregivers, health care professionals and parents demonstrate that individual reminders and safe systems are needed. The proposed product will include a mobile-based application containing personalized alerts and an IoT-enabled medicine box enabling the management of medication in real-time and safely. This study will help to promote the development of health technology in children with special needs through the promotion of medication compliance and health outcomes. 2025-10-16T00:00:00Z