CINEC Academic Journal 2017

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1. Note from the Editor-in-Chief 2. Analysis of the use of Seismic Dampers in Sri Lanka to Minimize Damages to Constructions in an Earthquake 07-13 P.M.S.S.M.Muhandiram 3. Harvesting Energy Wasted from Footsteps using piezoelectric Technology to Using Piezoelectric Technology to Utilize in low – power Applications: A Conceptual Approach & Design 14-21 D.C.Jayasekara, Dinushika Opatha, R.A.M. Sharon Palawandram, Vihanga Gamage, T.A Jabeer 4. Investigation into Natural Gas as an Alternative Fuel for Automotive Applications in Sri Lanka 22-29 D.C Jayasekara, Y.C.Samarawickrama 5. Fabrication of an Autonomous Lawn Mower Prototype with path Planning and Obstacle Avoiding Capabilities 30-33 D.R.Dasun Wijewickrama, K.M.Harsha Karunanayaka, H.W.Poorna Senadheera, T.M.Godamulla 6. Analysis of the Bond Performance Durability between CFRP and Steel with Changing Environmental Conditions in Sri Lanka 34-37 D.R.Dasun Wijewickrama 7. Digital Household Energy Meter with GSM Communication for Home Energy Management 38-42 Samudra De Silva, Yasantha C.Samarawickrama , D.C.Jayasekara 8. A Case for Domain – Specific Research into Seafarers’ Use of English as a Lingua Franca 43-47 Achala Dissanayake 9. Reading Samuel Beckett’s Search for the self from a Buddhist perspective Achala Dissanayake 48-54 10. The Scope of Colonia Writing in Enhancing Sri Lankan Cultural Diplomacy Achala Dissanayake 55-60 11. The Role of the Postcolonial Indian Writer in promoting Hinduism with Reference to Mysticism 61-64 K.S.A.Weeraseena 12. Maritime English at CINEC: A Need Analysis R.C Widyalankara 65-72 13. Factors to be Considered when Purchasing, Using, Maintaining and Monitoring the Condition of Plant and Equipment 73-76 for Promoting Sustainable Development S.M. Rathnaweera 14. Factors Associated with the Use of E -Learning Systems in Selected State Universities of Colombo District 77-82 M.U. Kiriwandarage 15. Effect of Latency for a Reputation Based Trust Model of Peer-to-Peer Content Distribution Networks 83-89 Shanika Ekanayake 16. A Contemporary Appraisal of the Employers Perceptions Regarding Values and Skills of Graduate Employees in 90-95 Logistics and Transport Sector in Sri Lanka: A Case Study Rashika Mudunkotuwa, Lalith Edirisinghe 17. Strategic Marketing Approach in Container Shipping: Application of Ten S Model 96-104 Lalith Edirisinghe 18. Smart Container Inventory Management: A Conceptual Approach Lalith Edirisinghe 105-110 19. Factors that Affect the Buying Behaviour of the Shippers and Freight Forwarders When Choosing an Ocean Carrier in Sri Lanka 111-114 O.C.Ariyadasa 20. Demand Factors for the Use of Public Transport to Reduce Congestion within the Colombo Region 115-120 S.J.J.Manickam, M.V.V.S.Perera, S.S.Wanniarachchi 21. Functional Equivalency of Rotterdam Rules Shane Sankaranarayana 121-126 22. Analysis of Customer Satisfaction Factors on Luxury Rail Services from Colombo to Kandy, Sri Lanka 127-132 T.H. A Jayawickrama, N.B.Senanayaka, G.G.P.Pinsara, S.S.Wanniarachchi