Program – NILIS Research Symposium 2024
The symposium is held online, on the 24th of October 2024.
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| 09:00 AM | Inauguration of the NILIS International Research Symposium 2024 |
| 09:00 AM | NILIS Introductory Video |
| 09:05 AM | Welcome address Dr. Prasanna Ranaweera Acting Director – NILIS, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| 09:10 AM | Launch of the Symposium Proceedings |
| 09:10 AM | Address by the Chief Guest Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratna Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| 09:15 AM | Introduction of the Keynote Speaker by Ms. Nadeesha Perera Senior Assistant Librarian, University of Colombo |
| 09:15 AM | Keynote Address Professor Sampath Punchihewa Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| 10:00 AM | Vote of Thanks Professor R.C.G. Gamage Chair – NRS 2024 |
| 10:05 AM | NILIS Graduate Research Showcase – 2024 (Video) |
| Session 1: AI and Digital Resources Chair: Dr. Pradeepa Wijetunge, Rapporteur: Dr. Champa Alahakoon |
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| 10:10 AM | Navigating the Future of AI-Driven Research: A Scoping Review of Trends and Prospects F. Bashir, A. Khanum |
| 10:20 AM | AI-Driven Organization of Scientific Literature Manika Lamba |
| 10:30 AM | Usage of Advanced AI Tools for Research Activities to Enhance the Effectiveness and Efficiency R.M.D. Jayathilake, W.M.C.J.T. Kithulwatta, D.P. Wijewardana, Y.N.S. Wijewardana |
| 10:40 AM | Exploring the Preferences for Digital Resources Among Library Users at Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura S.T. Wadugedara, M.M.I.K. Marasinghe |
| 10:50 AM | Usage of Electronic Databases Among Final-Year Undergraduates in the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya S.M.T.S. Seneviratha, J.M.O.A.K. Jayamanne |
| 11:00 AM | Analysis of Citing and Publication Patterns in Research Data Management: A Bibliometric Analysis Saurabh Gupta, Rishabh Shrivastava, Ritesh Kumar |
| 11:10 AM | Discussion (15 minutes) |
| Session 2: Information Behavior and Communication in Libraries Chair: Dr. Nayana Wijesundera, Rapporteur: Dr. U. Cabral |
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| 11:30 AM | Exploring Information Diversity in Mobile News Consumption: Integrating Survey and Mobile Tracking Data Pu Yan |
| 11:40 AM | A Pilot Study on University Students’ Awareness on Geospatial Data Standards S. A. Jeewan and Chiranthi Wijesundara |
| 11:50 AM | Perception of Library 2.0 by Staff and Readers of Public Libraries in Sri Lanka P.G.N.M. Somarathne, M.G.P. Tharuka |
| 12:00 Noon | An Analytical Study of Communication Skills of Library Professionals and Its Impact on the Effectiveness of Library Services M.D.S.M. Sanjeewani |
| 12:10 PM | Building Future Scholars: Fostering Information Literacy Skills in Higher Education P. Ranaweera |
| 12:20 PM | Building a Legacy: Exploring the Demand for an Inclusive Archive at the University of Ruhuna K.A.I.M. Amarasekara, R.C.G. Gamage |
| 12:30 PM | Discussion (15 minutes) |
| Session 3: Bibliometrics, Public Libraries, and Traditional Knowledge Chair: Dr. G.R. Padmasiri, Rapporteur: Dr. J.J. Garusing Arachchi |
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| 12:45 PM | A Bibliometric Study of Retractions in Computer Science Publications from SAARC Countries Using Scopus Database V.J. Rathod, M.J. Vyas |
| 12:55 PM | Reading Habits of Children at the Dehiwala Public Library M.P.M.K. De Silva, Damayanthi Gunasekera |
| 01:05 PM | Contribution of Public Libraries in Promoting Traditional Knowledge U. Alahakoon, R.D. Ananda Tissa, R.C.G. Gamage |
| 01:15 PM | A Case Study on Students’ Strategies for Managing Study Stress in a Public Library Study Hall S.H.A. Siriwardana, J.E.A.M.S. Jayasinghe, M.S.N. Perera |
| 01:25 PM | Vocational Education Institutes Shift to Online mode during the Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka Priyani Balasooriya |
| 01:35 PM | Discussion (10 minutes) |
| 01:45 PM | Graduate Research Session (Flash Talks) |
| 02:00 PM | Closing of the 7th NILIS Research Symposium |