The impact of computer virus attacks and its preventive mechanisms among personal computer (PC) users

The purpose of the research is to explore the impact of computer virus attack and provide guidelines on how individuals can protect their personal computer (PC) against virus attacks. It is important to address the virus attacks and its preventive mechanisms among the personal computer users in this electronic global world. After identification of typical factors which leads to computer virus attacks the possible solutions are put forwarded to personal computer users to surmount this virus attacks and their future improvement in computer usag

Sustainable youth let action plans for Sri Lankn youth unemployment issues

Youth unemployment has been recognized as a serious problem in Sri Lanka since the 1960's"[l]. In the labour market, youth experience discrimination and inequalities due to different factors such as class and status, geography and sector, gender, ethnicity and physical or mental disabilities. According to a recent study from the Ministry of Tertiary Education and Training "about 73% who had passed out as graduates were unemployed"! 10], Thus unemployment is a pressing problem in the country even among the "educated". Annually, around 150,000 youths enter the labour market: Hence, unless there are realistic sustainable development programmes, unemployment is bound to increase, exacerbating the present socio-economic problems in the country

Business and Information Technology (IT) alignment in theory and practice: evidence from selected companies in Sri Lanka

This research provides a comprehensive approach to show the business - IT alignment in terms of where they are and what they can do to improve alignment maturity. Identifying an organization’s alignment maturity provides an excellent vehicle for understanding and improving the business-IT relationship. Alignment addresses both how IT is in harmony with the business, and how the business should, or could be in harmony with IT. A survey research method was applied to gather data and Strategic Alignment Maturity Model (SAMM) used to measure the business - IT alignmen

Sustainable youth let action plans for Sri Lankan youth unemployment issue

The main purpose of this research study is that, the future of Sri Lanka is that it will be a nation where human resource should be utilized at maximum level. For this to be realized, the challenge of youth unemployment must be efficiently addressed. An effective response demands the engagement of all sectors of the nation must contribute to eradicate youth unemployment issues. The researcher proposal for this issue youth-led response with the conviction that, local solutions can positively contribute to surmount the unemployment issues and create youth entrepreneurships. In this research paper, how youth unemployment affects an individual, local community, town and nation by considering many dimensions are discussed. Furthermore, the future efforts must be taken by key stake holders such as government, private and youth entrepreneurs are clearly explained. The youth unemployment problem identification, reasons for unemployment, employment creation, youth entrepreneurship, stake holder's contribution, suggestions to tackle unemployment problem (Youth let Action Plans) are extensively explained. A survey was conducted among the youth in various age categories in Ampara district by focusing many aspects and this survey definitely a positive real analysis in the current situation. Further, this survey would be a role model to surmount the youth unemployment problem in other districts in Sri Lanka and other similar country

a critical review of educational challenges and opportunities

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) acts as a significant tool in achieving vital goals in education sector. The development of ICT is a major objective under Sri Lanka’s development vision of becoming the "Emerging Wonder of Asia" as outlined in the Mahinda Chintana 2010 – vision for the future. The research objectives are to explore (1) the importance of the ICT curriculum for the government schools in Sri Lanka (2) find the educational challenges and opportunities for ICT education in Sri Lanka. This research is primarily qualitative in nature, where the survey conducted based on the analysis of previous research papers, extensive literature surveys, previous survey reports and government publications on the above context. The importance of ICT curriculum in government school analyzed and presented using Bennett’s Hierarchy 7 steps model such as Inputs, Activities, Participants, Reactions of participants, Changes in knowledge, Practice change, End results. Lack of computer laboratory and cost of devices, lack of qualified ICT teachers, less motivation towards ICT among school children, require more funds for the implementation and maintenance of computer laboratories, inadequate knowledge in English (language barrier), ICT is not a major subject in the school curriculum, no National Level Certification for ICT for students were identified as a challenges and rising demand for the ICT sector career, high literacy rate of the citizens, properly established and scattered schools provide easy access to the school community, public – private sector partnership, government and INGOs projects were identified as opportunities for the ICT implementation

Introducing information and communication technology (ICT) in Government Schools: educational challenges and opportunities (special reference to Ampara District)

ICT is an increasingly powerful tool for participating in global markets, promoting political accountability, improving the delivery of basic services and enhancing local development opportunities. In Sri Lanka, Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) is the single apex body which involves in ICT policy and direction for the nation. This research paper aims at assessing ICT usages in Government schools which have high impact on the education sector. It is important to discuss the ICT in the educational sector with the key issues and implementation bottlenecks in country like Sri Lanka. Primary Sampling Units (PSU) are Government schools. Secondary Sampling Units (SSU) are school principals and ICT teachers. This study is a complete survey which covers all government schools in Ampara District. Data were collected by primary source using questionnaire. Secondary data were also collected from Census Report. Descriptive statistics, correlations and regression analysis techniques were used to analysis the data. Assessing ICT usages in Government school is inevitable especially in Eastern Province. This research assesses ICT usages and its implementation bottlenecks and its related issues. Lack of computer lab, lack of ICT teachers, cost of computers and components, less motivation towards ICT, lack of IT & English literacy and lack of Internet connectivity were identified as the primary bottlenecks. Identified typical issues were related to ICT implementation. Possible suggestions were also put forward to the relevant Government bodies for their future implementation