http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/5254 December 2020 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:42:01 GMT 2026-04-14T22:42:01Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/5288 Title: Fashion discourses: the influence of east dress on European fashion Authors: Gayathri, Madubhani Ranathunga Abstract: Generally, the term “Fashion” is used for European dresses. Fashion is a fast-moving industry in Europe that caters to consumers from the high-street towards haute couture (High Fashion) market level. The European fashion industry drives with seasonal trends which show rapid changes every two weeks. European fashion consumers are a stakeholder in the cycle of desire that is created by trendsetters of the Fashion Industry. East dress simply does not consider seasonal changes as fashion. The dress of the East resembles mainly the culture. Sustainability, heritage, cultural norms, and values, national identity is key in East dress which shows ethnic identity which enables gives exotic clothing tastes to European consumers. Practically, the East has been embraced by Europe as a visual delicacy, creating concrete issues of dress in Fashion academia. It is expected to analyze the Western interpretation of East dress by comparing dresses created by Western Fashion designers who were inspired by East dress characteristics. The research is qualitative data analysis. The reliability of data is much concerned. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources. Selected designers from the history of Western fashion were studied. Original dresses which were created by European fashion designers that are displayed at the world museums were observed. East dress characteristics are discussed according to Sri Lankan historical dress examples. Selected dresses of Asia, Saree, cloak, Kimono dress details, and their inspiration power are discussed. Scholarly written research papers, books, websites, fashion blogs were read and collected relent data. It was found that the East dress has achieved a different interpretation in Europe. Actual usage has been excluded in Europe. It was noted that European designers pay more attention to asymmetric, fluid drapery effects of East dress. East dress became an art piece in Europe. It can be identified as a unique selling point of Asian dresses. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/5288 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/5287 Title: Evaluation of the Job satisfaction among public library librarians: a case study in north central province (NCP) of Sri Lanka Authors: Wanasinghe, W. M. P. G. K. T Abstract: Job satisfaction is multidimensional because it is associated with a variety of factors such as personal, family, social, intellectual, environmental, and financial factors. By examining these factors, this study highlighted the job satisfaction among public library Librarians in Anuradhapura District of the North Central Province (NCP). In this connection, a survey design was adopted for the study. The objectives of the study are to identify the existing level of job satisfaction of public Librarians and to discuss the professional development activities in relation to the public librarians. Eight (8) parameters were considered to measure the level of job satisfaction. They are pay, promotions, professional development, job security; job Autonomy, Job Involvement, Training Opportunities, and Work Environment. The study sample comprised thirty two (32) respondents representing all public libraries in the district. The semi-structured questionnaire with five-point Likert scale used to collect the quantitative data for the study. All respondents were given the chance to participate in the study and responded. Findings revealed that 82% of the public librarians were satisfied with their jobs in public libraries in Anuradhapura District, North Central Province (NCP) of Sri Lanka. However, it is an indication that some of the public librarians are either satisfied or dissatisfied with their job satisfaction as per the aforesaid factors. The findings of the study would be helpful for local government authorities, library professionals, and policymakers to develop a motivational and productive workforce for organizational success of community library context. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/5287 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/5286 Title: Managing the craft industry of Sri Lanka: a study of the history of the governance, policies and political interventions with reference to Molagoda pottery, Weweldeniya cane and Pilimathalawa brass work Authors: Karunaratne, P. V. M Abstract: The craft revival sees craft increasingly recognized as a growing industrial sector with benefits linked to educational, cultural, and economic development policy agendas of the country. The ―Vistas of Prosperity and Splendor‖, the policy statement of the SLPP government in 2019 emphasized the value of uplifting the selected traditional craft sector of Sri Lanka. This paper brings awareness of the policy decisions that place the craft sector in Sri Lanka from the Kandyan historical period today. Considering the craft sector perspectives of the government as policy initiatives it situates the disciplines and practices of crafts within their institutional support networks, organizational contexts and acquires attention to the role of individuals in driving agendas. The paper focuses on the policies and political interventions on crafts development. Moreover, it is clear that today‘s political interest in craft is no longer limited to a creative industry‘s agenda and the ‗demands‘ specific to the creative economy. The research reveals that the government initiatives on craft education and skill schemes that are geared towards broader economic and educational goals to sustain the national economy of the country must be properly addressed to the coupled economic stability of the country with a creative economy Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/5286 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/5285 Title: Difficulties faced by the ESL Learners in using English passive voice in written communication: a study based on the Students of NAITA, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka Authors: Abdul Halik, Abdul Farook; Fouzul Kareema, Mohamed Ismail Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the difficulties faced by English as a Second Language (ESL)learners of National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA), Trincomalee in using passive voice in written communication. This study focused on passive constructions, written communication, and difficulties faced by the learners in using the passive voice in writing. In this study, 35 ESL learners of NAITA, Trincomalee were selected as a sample population and two quantitative instruments: writing test and questionnaire were used to collect primary data. The findings of the data analysis of the writing test show that several students (82%) had used only active voice in the test although their writing was perfect. Further, the findings of the data analysis of the questionnaire show that most of the students (34%) like grammar but they face difficulties in learning passive voice and in using it in their writing. Lack of training in writing practice is one of the major reasons for finding difficulties in using passive voice in writing. This problem can be overcome when grammar is taught inductively, and more emphasis is given to four skills. Moreover, the ESL curriculum and activities should be designed based on the application of grammar in verbal communication. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/5285 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z