http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/6679 AIRC 2023 2026-04-15T03:56:21Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/6711 Title: Role of siddha medicine graduates in primary health care: an overview of perspectives and challenges of the unit of Siddha Medicine University of Jaffna Authors: Ganeshalingam, M. Abstract: Introduction: Siddha is one of the Tamils most ancient medicines as preserved the mother of the medical system. The expression of siddha means prominent truth of “one whom consummate” and mentions to completed proprietors giving to Hindu belief. The primary health care is usually consummate only by tireless meditation over many lifetimes. Siddha system of medicine is as oldest as mankind and dominated the civilization. There are some people who claim that Ayurvrda is the oldest medical system, but from the research done with the help of available historical data ti is evident that siddha Medicine is much oldest. Purpose: To enhance the innovation of siddha graduates contribution for frequency of using their role in protection, effectiveness, excellence service and traditional use of primary health care to the civilizations. Occasionally situation arises when the diseases cannot be cured in the modern era. Siddha medical system is not gaining appropriate reputation because of some hurdles are established. The immediate requirement is to ensure the adaptable course regarding the quality and important practice of this degree. Design: It has to identify the nature doctors’ clinical system to provide affective primary health care service. The research consist Mixed method was used. The sample consists 75 graduates. Primary data was collected through distributed questionnaires and secondary data were collected Magazines, reports and etc. to determine the contribution of primary health care activities of siddha graduates. Findings and Recommendations: This study highlighted the siddha medicine primary healthcare man power request which takes to be seriously spoken while the respondents have influenced that may be siddha prime health-care smarter it is significant to demand to the prime health care practice. The present structure need be produced to accelerative by the explosive of Tamil to other part of the world. Based on the findings of the study it was recommended that it is an essential service for inspiration of siddha medical graduates to deliver their service in countryside their attraction, retaining and certification of human resource executive approaches to answer suitable technical hitches. Practical implication: The state sector interest more number of health experts just before to the siddha primary health care service. The information of siddha technology influences siddha Graduate behaviors to establish a Nurture Doctors clinical system. The key tendency is recognized in health authorities to pursuer siddha medicine studies is a cost-effective method with public. 2023-03-07T00:00:00Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/6710 Title: Factors affect to effective inventory management system in the University in Sri Lanka: with special reference to University of Jaffna Authors: Ganeshalingam, M. Abstract: Purpose: The research is managing and evaluation of every assets ledger in an effective way it has a positive impact in an originations. The objective of the research was identified to carry out the annual verification and establishing assets management controlling system to maximize the assets utilization and able to ensure continuous supply for smooth function in the universities in Sri Lanka. Design: It has to identify the nature of assets and classification of assets to establish an efficient assets ledger management information system to university of Jaffna. The research consist Mixed method was used for this study. The sample consists with 65 locations of inventory section employees in 25 department or branch in the University of Jaffna. Primary data were collected through distributed questionnaires among selecting employees. The secondary data and information concluded that the Financial Regulation, Manual and automated assets coding system, nature of Inventory ((Immoveable or Moveable) inventory ledger system (fixed assets, Perishable assets and consumable assets), storage, wastage system, security system and investment in inventory were affected inventory management system and the in-charge of inventory and method of accounts are affect to effective inventory management system in the universities in Sri Lanka. Findings: These research findings are statically proved that assets ledge and inventory recording system strongly influence to the active and real inventory information for an origination stable growth and development. It is revealed that the behaviors of inventory in-charge and process of wastage handling of assets are positively impact to the operational register controlling. The evident of seven features which are considered by researcher positive and important on real monitoring and evaluation method and other one factor is not essential of effective inventory system. The Study exposed that most of university ranch or departments or units were not used periodically inventory monitoring technique to ensure the assets status. Pratical Implications: The assets ledger recording and information system were important to an organization. Automated asset classification and codding system has recognize the fixed assets, Master and department inventory registers it makes proper assets reconciliation statement for publish the finalize statements, to establish appropriative pronouncement system with congruence of the Finance branch and the General administration of a university to maximize assets utilization with the marginal cost. 2023-03-07T00:00:00Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/6709 Title: Pronunciation difficulties of Tamil speaking bilingual students: a study based on Akkaraipattu Zone Authors: Arshad, S. M. B. M. Abstract: Purpose: This’s to investigate reasons for the difficulties of learning pronunciation of bilingual students and to provide students with ways to build up their pronunciation ability well to speak accurately and understand native speakers. Methodology: There are eight schools that conduct bilingual education and have 35 teachers teach bilingual subjects in the sample region. Pronunciation difficulties of bilingual students are taken to study based on four different aspects such as students’ ability, interest and exposure to English, parents’ educational level, home atmosphere, teachers’ ability to teach pronunciation and school text book, teachers’ guideline and government’s support. Data were collected in both qualitative and quantitatively providing questionnaires with at least 200 students on random sampling basis then conducted interviews with teachers and the data collected from the interview were analysed thematically. Findings: This study unearthed the following that bilingual students, unlike ESL students, don’t have fear of speaking but are confident enough and motivated. Home atmosphere will not be immediately changed but as the generation changes. Teachers encounter lack of ability, skills and proficiency to become a pronunciation model to bilingual learners. Besides, bilingual text books or teachers’ guidelines help learners pronounce words well or appropriately. The Education Administration should take action to teach and train bilingual teachers to pronounce and teach pronunciation to students. And, it would be great if the education ministry or National Institute of Education mention accurate pronunciation of words as an appendix or have a vocabulary section on the very same page. Originality/Value: This study would help learners be motivated and be informed of other ways they can improve their pronunciation. Parents will be imparted their contribution towards the better pronunciation of their children. This study further increases teachers’ awareness of teaching appropriate pronunciation. Moreover, the authority and government bodies related to the education and school administration would get an idea about what things need to be done in bilingual textbooks and other facilities concerned. Research limitation: Apart from the availability of previous research on this topic, sample size was a real limitation. The researcher could meet at least a minimal number of parents to hear from them. Teachers during the interview could not speak well. 2023-03-07T00:00:00Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/6708 Title: Brand equity and consumer buying behavior: determinants of intentions to visit tourism destinations in Cavite, Philippines Authors: Paulyn Jayziell, S. Buhay; Mittm Abstract: Purpose: By highlighting the four dimensions that constitute brand equity, and the four factors that influence the selection and decisions of consumers, this research aimed to assist tourist destination owners and managers in creating a brand and knowing their target market and their preferences when it comes to spending their money. Design/methodology/approach: The descriptive correlational and comparative methods were employed and a total of 339 BSTM students during the first semester of SY 2022-2023 were the participants of the study. Findings: This study revealed that the majority of the guests visiting the tourism destinations in Cavite were female, young, with a family earning above minimum wage in a month, and living in the urban areas of Cavite. Perceived quality and Psychological factors came out to be the most dominant factors the respondents considered in visiting tourist destinations. There is no significant difference in the perceived brand equity when grouped according to their demographic profile. There is no significant difference in the respondents’ buying behavior when grouped according to their demographic profile. There is a significant relationship between perceived brand equity and buying behavior. Practical Implications: This study recommends that a step-by-step approach should be used, from identifying whom the brand is to emphasizing its points of uniqueness and user profile. Research limitations/implications: Customers may therefore positively assess and develop a link that will lead to an enduring and unbreakable bond (brand loyalty), which shapes and impacts their purchasing decision. Originality/value: The analysis of this study concludes that Tourism Destinations in Cavite with higher levels of brand equity would generate higher levels of customer visits. Also, consumer buying behavior was associated with more willingness to visit a destination. 2023-03-07T00:00:00Z