SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Science and Humanities [SICASH]
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SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Science and Humanities is organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the annual research multi-conference of the faculty.
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Publication Open Access Perceived Competencies and Performance: A Study on Grade 11 Teachers at Government National Schools in the Welimada Education Zone(Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2023-11-01) Priyanga, A.M.L.Employee competencies and individual’s competencies represent the capability the individual brings to the job situation. This study is undertaken to understand how competencies of teachers will affect their job performance. It is important to understand the factors that affect teaching performance in order understand how to improve productivity and effectiveness in the teaching process. The study thus focuses on understanding the perception of teachers across different variables related to teacher competencies, performance and factors affecting them. The main objectives are to identify the current level of competencies of teachers, to understand the effect of demographic factors on JP and to understand the relationship between the level of competencies and JP. In order to address the set objectives, the research looks at competencies from the perspective of knowledge, skills and attitudes. JP was gauged through TP and OCB. The study assesses the effect of seven demographic factors and thirty specific competencies related to teaching on job performance. Sample sizes of 135 teachers of Grade 11 were selected from a study population of teachers from National schools in Welimada Education Zone. The perceived competency factors by Malhotra and Das (2009), TP scale by William & Anderson (1991), OCB scale by William & Anderson (1991) and Demographic variables scale by Borman and Motowidlo (1997) were the measures of the study. Findings from the study reveals that three dimensions of the perceived competencies; Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes of the teachers are very high and the relationship between perceived competencies and JP are positively correlated, to an increase in the level of perceived competencies adapted by individuals supporting influence performance as a group in organization. The study also reveals that the demographic variables education qualification and job tenure affect job performance, while gender, age and marital status do not affect job performance. Implications from the study for theoretical, managerial decision making and as well as recommendations for future research are discussed.Publication Embargo Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Emergency Contraceptive Pills among SLIIT Undergraduates in Sri Lanka- Preliminary Findings of a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study(Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2022-09-15) Palanikumar, S; Rathnayake, R.M.A.P.M; Wijedasa, H; Dassanayaka, C. D. K; Anthony, K.,; Guruge, M.L; Edirisinghe, N.PThe chance of unwanted pregnancies is higher for young people in the reproductive age. The Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) is a hormonal form of birth control recommended for unprotected sexual activities when standard contraceptive methods are not utilized. As a result, it is crucial to research this topic since unsafe abortions in Sri Lanka result in increased maternal mortality rates. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes toward emergency contraceptive pills of undergraduates at the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT). A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among the first, second, and third-year undergraduates who followed their course in English at the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT. Study participants were chosen by a stratified random sampling method. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires distributed via Microsoft forms. Data was presented using descriptive statistics by frequencies and percentages. The analysis included 84 participants, mostly third-year students (56%) and females (79.8%). Most of the students, (73.8%), agreed with the idea that ECP should be easily accessible. A higher number of students, (76.2%), mentioned that they would recommend ECP to a friend or a relative if needed, while (23.8%) mentioned that they would not recommend it. In conclusion, the knowledge of ECP among the participants was satisfactory, and the attitudes toward ECPs were positive.Publication Embargo Attitudes and Practices of Nurses’ Regarding the First 24 Hours Post- operative Pain Management in Teaching Hospital, Rathnapura(Faculty of Humanities and Sciences - SLIIT, 2021-03-26) Amarasinghe, D.I.I.; Meegoda, M.K.D.L.Surgical patients experience a great intensity of pain during the first 24 hours of surgery due to various reasons including tissue damage during the surgery. Therefore, assessing nurses’ attitudes and practices on assessment and management of pain especially in post-operative units is essential because nurses are the professionals who play a key role in managing patients’ pain. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 135 government registered nurses in surgical units, Teaching Hospital, Rathnapura. Cluster sampling technique was performed and self-administered questionnaire was used. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethical Clearance Committee, University of Colombo. The study participants were in the attitude that health workers should not encourage patients to tolerate pain (58.5%), believed non- pharmacological methods are not effective in managing post- operative pain (53.3%), ineffectively treated pain may not lead to chronic pain in future (58.5%), by using placebo injections health professionals can identify whether the pain is real (51.1%), health professionals’ religious background affects for the attitude towards patients pain and suffers (55.6%) and if the patient does not complain pain, continuation of analgesics within first 24 hours is not necessary (64.4%). Of them 79.3% believed that patients should be individually assessed to determine cultural influences in pain and 97% are revealing effective communication and therapeutic relationship are as essential components in post-operative pain management. Although the pain assessment scale indicates the most accurate judgment regarding intensity of patient’s pain (66.7%), only less than 50% of the participants were assessed the pain using a pain scale. Almost all the nurses follow up the post-operative patients’ pain after administration of analgesics (97.8% reassess, 97% observe, 98.5% consider safety measures). However, whether the doctor has prescribed fixed schedule of pain medication, many of them follow that according to their assessment (45.9%). It is recommended to improve nurses’ attitudes and practices regarding the first 24 hours post- operative pain assessment and pain management.Publication Embargo Exploring Parents' and Teachers' Attitudes and Expectations Regarding Inclusive Education in Colombo(Faculty of Humanities and Sciences - SLIIT, 2021-03-26) Peiris, A.N.; Pandithakoralage, S.C.The study aimed to explore teachers’ attitudes and parents’ expectations regarding inclusive education. In total 8 participants were interviewed regarding their attitudes and expectations of inclusive education. 4 participants were mainstreamed teachers that have a child or children with special educational needs present in the classroom and 4 participants were parents that have a child with a diagnosis that requires special educational needs, attends school and is in a mainstreamed classroom, while receiving extra help at school. The results were analyzed using Thematic Analysis. Data analysis highlighted four themes: Improved Communication, Adequate Resources and Support, Education and Awareness and Roles of Schools. It was evident that there are multiple gaps that need to be bridged as there is a significant discrepancy between how the education of students with special needs should be approached and how students are being approached. Parents expectations of teachers and schools are clearly stated, and teachers showed promising characteristics to change neutral or negative attitude toward inclusive education if their expectations are met. As inclusive education is a fairly new practice, the study aimed to determine common attitudes and expectations between parents and teachers in order to help the development of inclusive education in Colombo. Future implications of the study are discussed.