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  • Study on risk management practices of the central Expressway construction project in Sri Lanka 
    Jayalath, H.S.; Sasitharan, M. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    The Central Expressway (CE) construction project in Sri Lanka aims to enhance the transportation network and stimulate economic growth but faces risks like delays, cost overruns, and compromised quality. This study fills ...
  • Virtual reality for client satisfaction in construction projects: a stakeholder-centric approach 
    Emalda, J.V.; Thirugnanasampanthar, S. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    This study examines the relationship and impact between virtual reality usage and client satisfaction among construction project stakeholders. A quantitative approach was implemented, utilizing a questionnaire survey ...
  • Employee retention strategies and practices in the construction industry in Sri Lanka 
    Selambram, S.; Thirugnanasampanthar, S. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    This study focuses on the construction industry's challenges in retaining employees due to its hazardous workplace. Understanding employee expectations is crucial for enhancing retention rates and improving operational ...
  • Applicability of project management performance domains for agile-developed IT projects 
    Thuraisinkam, T.; Nanthagopan, Y. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    The Project Management Institute's PMBOK Guide, specifically its 7th Edition, presents 12 project management principles and eight performance domains essential for project success. Agile methodologies have transformed IT ...
  • A study on project management practices on project life cycle in Manufacturing Industries 
    Shehla, M.F.; Nanthagopan, Y. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    This research explores project management practices in manufacturing industries in Ibbagamuwa, Kurunegala, specifically focusing on the application of project management methodologies throughout the project life cycle. ...
  • Study on social safeguard management measures on Kandy multimodal transport terminal project 
    Mahakumbura, M.G.D.K.S.; Sasitharan, M. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    Social safeguards are used to reduce social disparities in current development projects. It increases the performance of the project and the disparities that may arise in society because the project can be identified early, ...
  • The effects of project management information systems on decision-making in managing projects of NGOs in Eastern Province 
    Manasir, I.M.; Thirugnanasampanthar, S. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    The study explores NGOs' challenges in project management and investigates how the research evaluates PMIS integration, data accessibility, communication channels, and reporting mechanisms. Additionally, it assesses PMIS's ...
  • Client influence on agile project success in the Sri Lankan Software industry 
    Selvaraj, Y.; Nanthagopan, Y. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    This study explored the complicated nature of client influence on the success of Agile projects in the dynamic software industry of Sri Lanka. With the growing importance of Agile methodologies in software development, it ...
  • Dynamic project management capabilities and business model digitalization in manufacturing organizations 
    Wijethunga, P.G.N.T.; Nanthagopan, Y. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    In today’s fast-paced business environment, manufacturing organizations face increasing pressure to transform their business model to stay competitive. Project management capabilities are related to the successful ...
  • The influence of artificial intelligence on project management knowledge areas in IT industry 
    Dhanushika, S.; Nanthagopan, Y. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    This study delves into the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in IT project management within Sri Lanka's Western Province, focusing on the dynamic interaction between AI and the ten Project Management Knowledge ...
  • Issues and Challenges in Scrum Methodology Implementation in Sri Lanka Software Projects 
    Jinoshanth, P.; Nanthagopan, Y. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    Scrum methodology is widely used in software development, among other methodologies software development teams use. Previous studies have found that there is an Introduction and theories of scrum, Advantages of using scrum ...
  • Impact of Kanban practices on project management performance of the construction industry 
    Umashani, D.K.A.; Thirugnanasampanthar, S. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    This research paper explores the impact of Kanban practices on construction project performance in the Colombo district, Sri Lanka. The study investigates the relationship between six critical kanban practices: visualizing ...
  • The challenges in implementing project triple constraints in the apparel industry in the Colombo district 
    Chandraratne, D.; Sasitharan, M. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    This study examines the challenges faced by the Apparel Industry in the Colombo District of Sri Lanka in implementing the Project Triple Constraints of scope, time, and cost during the current economic crisis. The Triple ...
  • Child Trafficking and Baby Farming in Sri Lanka 
    Bandara, D.U.S.; Sasitharan, S. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    People under the legal age of eighteen are called "children" nationally and internationally. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes reports that child trafficking has significantly increased on a global scale. One in ...
  • Human Trafficking for Cyber Slavery and Crimes 
    Ranush Dilshan, A.O.M.; Appuhami, A.M.A.D.S; Silvaster, A. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    Human trafficking is a punishable offence under the Penal Code of Sri Lanka. Trafficking can take various forms, including forced labor and sexual exploitation. Vulnerable groups, such as women and children, face risks due ...
  • Human Trafficking for Sexual Crimes 
    Thevakumar, T.; Sasitharan, M. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, harboring, or receipt of people through force, fraud, or coercion for exploitative purposes. Sexual exploitation is one of the most prevalent forms of trafficking. ...
  • Human trafficking of Sri Lankan ex-soldiers to Ukrainian war: Implications for Sri Lanka 
    Sasikumar, S.; Thirugnanasampanthar, S. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    The country’s failure to create employment opportunities in Sri Lanka following the recent economic downturn in 2022 forced the public, regardless of their skill level, to leave the country for their survival or prosperity. ...
  • The Socio-economic and environmental impact of Thambapavani wind power project in Mannar district 
    Robina, P.P.; Sasitharan, M. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    The Mannar District wind power project has significant socio-economic and environmental implications, affecting the region's development trajectory. The project catalysis job creation, fosters local employment opportunities ...
  • A study on disaster management practices: a case study of the Guhagoda solid waste management project of Kandy Municipal Council 
    Nisansala, A.; Sasitharan, M. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    Environmental degradation and subsequent disasters have heightened the urgency of effective disaster management within waste management contexts, particularly evident in the urban landscape of Kandy Municipality. The main ...
  • Impact study of the wind power project: Case study of Vallibel Wind Farm Rathnapura district 
    Dayananda, P.B.; Sasitharan, M. (Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, 2024-08-02)
    This research provides a detailed assessment of the Vallibel Wind Farm (VWF) project in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka, and evaluates its various impacts on social development, the environment, and the economy. The research seeks ...