This collection contains research articles from Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Peace Research Association Conference - 2024 published by Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya
Jayasekera, B.K.M.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
As technological advances, domestic laws must adapt to accommodate the newest form of
identification. According to Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Sri Lanka is a party, ...
Nanayakkara, A.C.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
The research discusses the intersection of social media and citizen participation in human
protests, specifically focusing on the transformative impact observed during the Black
Lives Matter (BLM) movement. The study ...
Koggalage, R.; Randheera, H.; Warahena, T.A.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
Numerous sources consistently indicate that the transition from local traditional farming
and dietary practices to the current Westernized food culture, coupled with modern farming methods, is a key factor contributing ...
Arulnesan, S.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
This review aims to explore the dynamics and strategies of innovation to promote peace
and justice in post-conflict Sri Lanka. After a long and turbulent civil conflict for about three decades, has embarked on a challenging ...
Fernando, M.D.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
In an era dominated by the digital age, social media is emerging as an important issue for
social media, human rights, and peacebuilding. There is a need to examine the impact of
social media on the collective efforts ...
Sunandabodhi thero, B.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
In an era characterized by global conflicts and the urgent need for world peace, the imperative to address this issue has gained prominence across the human community. In
an age where the technological world is experiencing ...
Nandabohi, B.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
In addressing the persistent challenges of contemporary conflicts, this study critically
examines ancient Buddhist teachings, exploring their timeless wisdom in conflict resolution. Drawing insights from foundational ...
Ligaliga, M.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
Since its introduction in 1969, Galtung's typology of violence has been the theoretical
benchmark towards understanding the relational characteristics of direct (DV), structural
(SV)and cultural violence (CV). Unique to ...
Laven, W.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
War is routinely taken as the highest form of aggression and violent conflict. Many ethical
and moral dilemmas engage with questions about what can, should, and ought to be done
in the face of aggression and extreme human ...
Harnack, K.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
Financial inclusion has been identified as a one of the most crucial factors fighting poverty,
the imperative objective of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Since 1.5
billion people and less than three ...
Wanninayake, L.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
As the world undergoes rapid technical and technological advancements, the prevalence
of Machine Translation (MT) and Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) is increasing. Despite this proliferation, concerns and disappointments ...
Sebastiampillai, S.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
This study focuses on the concept of ‘Universal Connection’ expressed in the Apostolic
Exhortation of Pope Francis ‘Laudate Deum’, which means ‘Praise God for all his creatures’ in the climate crisis. It is the Pope's ...
Choi, A.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
Progress towards SDG 16 in the Asia-Pacific region is hindered by internal conflicts, rising
military expenditure, and a lack of indicator data for monitoring. The UN Expert Panel on
Technology and Innovation has advocated ...
Huang, M.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
The war photo coverage often contains violence, destruction, pain and even death, which
can affect the public’s attitude towards the news events by arousing emotions, and thus
play a focusing and guiding role in public ...
Bhandari, C.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
The South Asia region is considered a crossroads between different regions, such as East
Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Due to its geo-strategic location,
the region is vibrant for trade, commerce, ...
Pandey, S.; Yadav, A.K.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
The recent upsurge of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of the fourth
industrial revolution by shifting the education and economy to digital platforms. This digital transformation allowed governments, ...
Gunathilake, O.M.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
Following the tragic Easter Sunday Attack in 2019, Sri Lanka faced heightened ethnic tensions, prompting the need for innovative approaches to foster social cohesion, advocacy, and education. This need intensified following ...
Kehya, R.O.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
This paper analyses the documentary film Armutszeugnis Corona [‘Corona, Poverty
Sign]’, which exposes minority groups with migration backgrounds experiencing poverty
affected most by the coronavirus pandemic in Germany. ...
Koggalage, R.L.W.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
Bike rider safety is a paramount concern in today’s urban landscape. Despite the known
benefits of helmet usage, challenges persist in ensuring that individuals not only wear
helmets but also fasten them correctly. This ...
Zalesskaia, O.(Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya, 2024-03)
Environmental cooperation is an integral part of Russian-Chinese cooperation. Russia and
China pay attention to environmental policy issues, but these issues are not a priority; much more attention is paid to cooperation ...