Research Grant Outcomes

Occurrence of Acid Fly (Paederus sp.) (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Paederinae) in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka: A Case Study at the University Hostel Premises and Its Surroundings

Recurrent skin dermatitis cases among students residing at the hostel in University of Vavuniya were suspected to be caused by acid flies (Paederus spp.).

Towards the Gamification of Training : Investigating Hotel Employees Perceptions of Game Elements

his research project, titled “Towards the Gamification of Training: Investigating Hotel Employees’ Perceptions of Game Elements,”

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$Performance Auditing in Sri Lanka\'s Public Sector$

Performance Auditing in Sri Lanka\'s Public Sector

The landscape of performance auditing in Sri Lanka is evolving rapidly within the public sector. Explore this research to learn how focusing on the 3Es enhances government accountability and transparency.

Handling Plagiarism Detection Tools and Research Evaluation Metrics

December 17, 2025

The ELTA-ELSE Faculty Development Project, AHEAD Faculty of Applied Science, organised a workshop on Plagiarism Detection Tools and Research Evaluation Metrics on 25 February 2023. The Centre for Quality Assurance collaborated in organising this event. The workshop targeted temporary staff and special degree students of the Faculty of Applied Science. Sessions ran from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. Mrs. Thivya Janen, Senior Assistant Librarian, Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna, served as the resource person. Around 35 members attended. Prof. A. Pushpanathan, Director of the Centre for Quality Assurance, University of Vavuniya, delivered the welcome speech. He introduced the resource person and all participants to open the session.