E- Books
http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/2097
2024-03-28T18:15:59ZTransaction log analysis for exploring search patterns of the OPAC users of University of Moratuwa
http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21493
Transaction log analysis for exploring search patterns of the OPAC users of University of Moratuwa
Punchihewa, CND; Kumara, ADB
Wijetunge, P; Alahakoon, CNK
This transaction log analysis study aimed to identify the searching behaviour, searching patterns and causes of search failures of the patrons with the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) of the University of Moratuwa. Further, this study could guide implementing various changes to improve the Library Management System (LMS) and its OPAC, re-structure the library's user education programmes, and identify the necessary adjustments required for different types of library services. The OPAC transaction log contained 95,340 records for three months (from August to October 2019) and was analysed statistically using multivariate techniques. Two kinds of transaction logs were identified in this study. It was considered 68,618 records as non-logged transactions and 9,592 records as logged transactions. According to the results of the study, the average number of transactions per month was 26,070. The average number of non-logged transactions per month was 22,873, and the average logged transactions per month was 3,197. Results of the study have evidenced that the patrons highly preferred the simple search interface over the advanced search interface. The keyword search was the most popular searching option of the patrons in simple search, and many filtering options offered in the advanced search interface were underutilised. The study results have forced the library to redesign its user education programmes to provide better awareness, knowledge, and skills for patrons in handling OPAC. The library should regularly emphasise OPACs features and advantages among the students using various promotional activities such as user awareness workshops, leaflets, discussion forums or chat services, etc. The functionality and design of the OPAC should be reformed to satisfy the patrons and their information needs.
2021-01-01T00:00:00ZSpace construction
http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21052
Space construction
Thathsara, Rusin
Preface: As humanity continues to explore the depths of space, the need for construction in outer space becomes increasingly critical. The ability to build structures, habitats, and even entire stations in space is a key component in our journey towards establishing a permanent presence beyond our planet. It is with great pleasure that I introduce the first book in South Asia about space construction, written by Rusin Thathsara, an Undergraduate at the University of Moratuwa. This groundbreaking book delves into the intricacies of space construction, exploring the technical and logistical challenges of building in a zero-gravity environment. From the materials and tools required to the innovative techniques used to overcome the unique obstacles of space construction, this book is a comprehensive guide to the future of human settlement beyond Earth.
Rusin Thathsara has done an excellent job in compiling and presenting the information in an easily digestible format. As an astronomer, I am pleased to see young minds like Rusin Thathsara taking an interest in this critical aspect of space exploration. The book's insights and knowledge are sure to inspire a new generation of space engineers, architects, and builders.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the future of space exploration and construction. Rusin Thathsara has provided an invaluable contribution to the field, and I am honoured to have the opportunity to write this preface for his groundbreaking work.
Astronomer Anura C. Perera, Royal Astronomical society
2022-01-01T00:00:00Zආලොකො උදපාදී
http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/16151
ආලොකො උදපාදී
හේවාපතිරණ, ආ
2014-01-01T00:00:00ZDress fashions of Royalty: Kotte kingdom of Sri Lanka
http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/14438
Dress fashions of Royalty: Kotte kingdom of Sri Lanka
Karunaratne, PVM
This collection of writings provides an intensive reading
of dress fashions of royalty which intensified Portuguese
political power over the Kingdom of Kotte. The royalties
were at the top in the social strata eventually known to be the
fashion creators of society. Their engagement in creating and
practicing dress fashion prevailed from time immemorial. The
author builds a sound dialogue within six chapters’ covering
most areas of dress fashion by incorporating valid recorded
historical data, variety of recorded visual formats cross
checking each other, clarifying how the period signifies a
turning point in the fashion history of Sri Lanka culminating
with emerging novel dress features. This scholarly work is
very much vital for university academia and fellow researches
in the stream of Humanities and Social Sciences interested in
historical dress fashions and usage of jewelry. Furthermore,
the content leads the reader into a new perspective on the
subject through a sound dialogue which has been narrated
through validated recorded historical data, recorded historical
visual information, and logical analysis with reference to
scholars of the subject area. Therefore the reader is guided
into cross referencing over a variety of data gradually and
will gain reliable and analytical interpretation of the subject.