Prof.T.Velnampy’s Publications:
- Pratheepkanth, P., Velnampy, T., Balaputhiran, S., (2017). Capital Budgeting and Firm Performance in a Developed Country’s Firms Juxtaposed with Equivalent Firms in an Emerging Country. Management Decision (Forthcoming).
- Sooriyakumaran, L., and Velnampy. T, (2016). Impairment of assets and market value of share : A study of listed manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Accounting and Business Finance 2(2), 35-45.
- Vaikunthavasan, S., Velnampy, T., Rajumesh, S., (2016). Challenges and opportunities associated with development of small and medium enterprises in Jaffna district. Journal of Business Studies 3(1), 63 – 80.
- Velnampy, T., and Achchuthan, S. (2016). Green consumerism in Sri Lankan Perspective: An Application and Extension of Theory of Planned Behavior. Advances in Management and Applied Economics, 6(5), 39- 66.
- Achchuthan, S., & Velnampy, T. (2016). A Quest for Green Consumerism In Sri Lankan Context: An Application Of Comprehensive Model Asian Journal of Empirical Research. , 6(3), 59-76.
- Velnampy, T., & Achchuthan, S. (2016). Integrated Model for Understanding and Enhancing Green Purchase Behavioral Intention: Directions for Future Research. Journal of Sociological Research, 7(1). 105- 122.
- Subramaniam,V.A and Velnampy.T.(2016), Association Between Demographic Factors and Investment Decisions of few Selected State Sector Employees in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka, International Journal of Research in Management, 3(6), 80 – 92.
- Anandasayanan S and Velnampy T(2016), Dividend Policy and Corporate Profitability Econometric Analysis of Listed Manufacturing Firms in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Commerce and Management Research, 2(1), 53-58
- Shivany,S, Velnanpy,T(2015),Grounded Theory as a methodology for exploring Marketing Strategies for a special Context, International Research Journal of Social Science and Management, 4(11),115-126
- Shivany, S., Velnampy, T & Kajendra, K. (2015). The case of Women (Micro) marketers in Northern Province, Sri Lanka. Journal of Business Studies 4 (01), 12-23.
- Ramesh,S, Velnampy,T & Nimalathasan,B.,S (2015) Stock Market Response to Stock Split and Political Information in Sri Lankan Stock Market: An Event Study Application. Global Journal of Business and Management Research,3(3),14-21.
- Sentheeswary.S & Velnampy.T(2015), Board Structure and Firm Performance: A Study of listed Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Accounting and Business Finance, Faculty of Mgt Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna,1(1), 15-24.
- Shivany,S, Velnanpy,T & Kajendra,K (2015), Literature Survey on Post war Marketing Strategies for the conflict affected areas of Sri Lanka, Annamalai International Journal of business Studies and Research.
- Velnampy.T & Sivesan.S (2015), Customer Value Creation Trough Customer Relationship Marketing, International Journal of Accounting and Business Finance, Faculty of Mgt Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna,Special Issue, 85-102.
- Velnampy, T.,and Anojan, V. (2014). Financial Performance Of State And Private Sector Commercial Banks: A Comparative Study During War And Post War Scenarios Of Sri Lanka: European Journal Of Business and Innovation Research (EJBIR).2(1)
- Velnampy,T, Nimalthasan,p & Kalaiarasi, K., (2014).Dividend Policy and Firm Performance: Evidence from the Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, Global Journal of Management and Business Research: A Administration and Management ,14(6).
- Velnampy, T. & Niresh, A (2014). Firm Size and Profitability: A Study of Listed Manufacturing Firms in Sri Lanka: International Journal of Business and Management; 4 (9), 57-64.
- M.B.M Ismail, T Velnampy (2014) Ranking Entrepreneurial Characteristics in South Eastern Region of Sri Lanka (SERSL): A Factor Scorer Method, SMART Journal of Business Management Studies, 10(1), 1-8.
- Velnampy, T.,and Anojan, V. (2014). Capital Structure, Liquidity Position and Their Impact on Profitability: A Study of Listed Telecommunication Firms in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), Sri Lanka. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 5(9), 131-139.
- Velnampy, T. Achchuthan, S. and Kajananthan, R. (2014). Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth:Evidence from Sri Lanka, International Journal of Business and Management; 1 (9), 140- 148
- Velnampy, T., Sivathaasan, N., Tharanika, R., & Sinthuja, M. (2014). Board Leadership Structure, Audit Committee and Audit Quality: Evidence from Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Business and Management, 9(4), p76.
- Velnampy, T. and Rajendran, K. (2014). Liquidity, Solvency and Profitability Analysis Using Cash Flow Ratios and Traditional Ratios: The Telecommunication Sector in Sri Lanka.
- Velnampy, T.,and Pratheep Kanth .P,(2014). Corporate Governance Practices: A Study of Sri Lanka, European Journal of Applied Social Sciences Research (EJASSR),2(2).
- Velnampy, T. Achchuthan, S. and Kajananthan, R. (2014). Foreign Direct Investment, Economic Growth and Unemployment: Evidence from Sri Lanka, Annamali Business Review, 4 (1), 74-78.
- Velnampy, T., & Nimalthasan, P. (2013). Corporate Governance Practices, Capital Structure And Their Impact On Firm Performance: A Study On Sri Lankan Listed Manufacturing Companies. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 4(18), 69-79.
- Velnampy, T. (2013). Corporate Governance and Firm Performance: A Study of Sri Lankan Manufacturing Companies. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development,4(3): 228-235.
- Velnampy, T. and Achchuthan, S. (2013). Fiscal Deficit and Economic Growth: A Study on Sri Lankan Economic Perspective. Developing Country Studies, 3(3): 166-174.
- Ismail, M. B. M.and Velnampy, T. (2013). Determinants of Employee Satisfaction (ES) in Public Health Service Organizations (PHSO) in Eastern Province of Sri Lanka: A Pilot Study. European Journal of Business and Management, 5(21): 62-70.
- Velnampy, T. and Achchuthan, S. (2013). Export, Import and Economic Growth: Evidence from Sri Lanka. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development,4.9: 147-155.
- Ismail, M. B. M.and Velnampy, T. (2013). Determinants of Corporate Performance (CP) in Public Health Service Organizations (PHSO) in Eastern Province of Sri Lanka: A Use of Balanced Score Card (BSC). Industrial Engineering Letters, 3(8): 1-9.
- Sivathaasan, N.and Velnampy, T. (2013). Use of electronic information resources and academic Performance of university teachers: A case study. European Journal of Business and Management, 5(14): 46-52.
- Ismail, M. B. M. and Velnampy, T. (2013). Impact of Income on Information Technology (IT) in South Eastern Region of Sri Lanka (SERSL): Non-Parametric Tests. Global Journal of Business and Management Research,1(1):33-37.
- Velnampy, T. and Ajanthan,A.(2013).Efficiency and financial sustainability of microfinance institutions:A study of Jaffna District.ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 3(7): 206-224.
- Velnampy, T. and Nimalthasan, P. (2013). Corporate Governance Practices, Capital Structure And Their Impact On Firm Performance: A Study On Sri Lankan Listed Manufacturing Companies, Research Journal of Finance and Accounting,4(18): 69-79.
- Velnampy, T.and Achchuthan, S. (2013). Economic Growth Structure: Sectoral Perspective, Opinion: International Journal of Management, 3 (1): 32-40.
- Ismail, M. B. M.and Velnampy, T. (2013). Determinants of Patient Satisfaction (PS) in Public Health Service Organizations (PHSO) In Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, 13, 2(18).
- Velnampy, T. and Rajendran, K. (2013). Cash Position and Profitability of Telecommunication Sector in Sri Lanka. Greener Journal of Social Sciences, 3(6): 324-333.
- Velnamby, T. and Sivesan, S. (2013). Factor Analysis of Service Quality in University Libraries in Sri Lanka–An Application of SERVQUAL Model. Industrial Engineering Letters, 3(5):40-49.
- Velnampy, T.and Aravinthan S. (2013). Occupational Stress and Organizational Commitment in Private Banks: A Sri Lankan Experience. European Journal of Business and Management, 5(7): 254- 267.
- Velnampy.T,and Ismail, M. B. M. (2013), A Case Study Approach To Human Resource Planning – HRP- In Weaving Industry Of Maruthamunai Researchers World, Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce Vol.– III, Issue –1, Jan 2012.
- Ismail, M. B. M., & Velnampy, T. (2013). Marketing Mix of Product Life Cycle (MMPLC) and Business Performance (BP) for Sarong of Royal Handloom Weaving Factory (RHWF), European Journal of Commerce and Management Research (EJCMR),2(8), 168-174.
- Ismail, M. B. M & Velnampy, T. (2013). Determinants of Technological and Socio-cultural Environment of Mobile Phone Outlets. M-Infiniti: Journal of Management, 6(2) pp.87-91.
- Pirashanthini S, Tharmila K & Velnampy T(2013). Working capital approaches and firm’s profitability of manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka. Comprehensive Research Journal of Management and Business Studies (CRJMBS) Vol. 1(2) pp. 024 – 030
- Ismail, M. B. M & Velnampy, T. (2013). Impact of Income on Information Technology (IT) in South Eastern Region of Sri Lanka (SERSL): Non- Parametric Tests, Global Journal of Business and Management Research,1(1), 33-37.
- Sooriyakumaran, L. and Velnampy, T. (2013). Disclosures and Impacts of Impairment of Non-Current Assets in the Financial Statements: A Study on Listed Manufacturing Companies in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in Sri Lanka. Merit Research Journal of Accounting, Auditing, Economics and Finance, 1(6): 122-133.
- Velnampy, T. and Pratheepkanth,P. (2013). Corporate Governance and Firm Performance. European Journal of Commerce and Management Research (EJCMR), 2(6):123-127.
- Ismail, M. B. M., & Velnampy, T.(2013), Application of Attribute Quality Control Chart (AQCC) in Brick Industry Clusters (BIC). European Journal of Commerce and Management Research (EJCMR),2(9),197-203.
- Velnampy, T. (2013). Recent Business Failures in Jaffna District. Sri Lanka: Problems and Suggestions, Eternal Baker, Bank of Ceylon, Pensioner Association, Jaffna, 2(1), 46-50.
- Velnampy.T and Sivesan.S. (2012), Impact of Customer Relationship Marketing on Customer Value Creation in Mobile Service Providers:A Sri Lankan Experience, Education and General Studies Vol.1, Iss.1,pp.15-21.
- Velnampy.T and Sivesan.S. (2012), Customer Relationship Marketing and Customer Satisfaction: A Study on Mobile Service Providing Companies in Srilanka, Global Journal of Management and Business Research 12 (18),1-7
- Velnampy, T., & Sivesan, S. (2012). Determinants of Customer Relationship Marketing of Mobile Services Providers in Sri Lanka:-An application of Exploratory Factor Analysis. Industrial Engineering Letters, 2(6), 10-15.
- Velnampy, T., & Sivesan, S. (2012). Determinants of Employees’ Job Satisfaction: A Study of Banking Industries in Sri Lanka. Global Journal of Management and Business Research, 12(22).
- Velnampy, T. & Niresh, A (2012) .The relationship between capital structure & Profitability: Global Journal of Management and Business Research, 12 (13), 68-74.
- Ismail, M, Velnampy, T, Mustafa, A (2012). Sri Lankan Tourism (SLT): A Forecast of Foreign Tourists (FFT), Global Journal of Management and Business Research, Volume 12(9), 3
- Velnampy, T,and Pratheepkanth, P.,(2012), Portfolio structure & Performance-A study on Selected Financial Organization in Sri Lanka, Opinion: International Journal of Business Management, Vol.2, No.2, pp.16-22.
- Velnampy.T and Sivesan.S. (2012), Determinants of Key factors on customer value in Sri Lankan mobile service industries, SMART International Journal of Management, 8(2),11-17.
- Velnampy.T, and Pratheepkanth.P.(2011),Earnings per share and Share price in Milanka Companies in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), Sri Lanka, African Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance, Switzerland I(2).
- Velnampy.T. (2011), Value added, productivity and performance of few selected companies in Sri Lanka, Indian Journal of Commerce and Management, International Journal, India, Vol. II Issue 06.
- Velnampy.T.and Nimalathasan.B.(2010),Firm Size and Probability: A Comparative Study of Bank of Ceylon and Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Global Journal of Management and Business Research, USA Vol No II.
- Velnampy.T, and Prahalathan.B. (2009), Staff Productivity, Cost of Average Net Portfolio and Portfolio Yield: Special Reference to Rural Banks in Jaffna District”, Journal of Science and Management, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, Vol.1, October.
- Velnampy, T., & Nimalathasan, B.(2009),Factors Contributing Towards Banking Performance: A Comparative Study of State and Private Sector Banks in North and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka” Mentor, Journal of Business Studies, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Vol.1, 2009
- Velnampy.T. (2009), Do the Personal Characteristics have an Association with Job Satisfaction? An Empirical Study of Sri Lankan Organizations”, Journal of Management Rajarata University of SriLanka, Mihintale.Vol.1.
- Velnampy.T. (2009), Job Satisfaction and Employee Motivation: An Empirical Study of Sri Lankan Organisations” Mentor, Journal of Business Studies,Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Eastern University of SriLanka, Vol.1.
- Velnampy.T. (2009), Ma;tpy; ,yf;fpa kPsha;tpd; tfpgq;F (Role of Literature Survey in Research, Kamuthi: Journal of Education, Management and Planning, Vol.1.
- Velnampy.T, and Nimalathasan.B.(2008), An association between organizational growth and profitability:A Study of Commercial bank of Ceylon Ltd in Sri Lanka” Economic and administrative Sciences series, University of Bucharest’s publishing house, Annalele of the University of Bucharest, Rome,2(46-57).
- Velnampy.T, and Kamalaruban.K.(2008), Evaluation of Factors Influencing Effective Procurement Management System of Public Sector Organisations”, Journal of Business Studies, Centre for Business Research, South East University, Dhaka Vol.IV, No.2.
- Velnampy.T.(2008),Job Attitudes and Employees Performance of Public Sector Organisations in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka”, GITAM Journal of Management, A Quarterly Publication of College of Management Studies, An Autonomous & NAAC Accredited ‘A’ Grade Institution, Visakhapatnam, India, Vol.6, No.2.
- Velnampy.T. (2007), Leadership Styles, Performance, and Job Attitudes”, Journal of Annamalai Business Review, Annamalai University, India, Vol.1, Issue 2.
- Velnampy, T., and Nimalathasan, B. (2007). Organizational Growth and Profitability: A Case study Analysis of Bank of Ceylon, Journal of Business Studies, III.
- Velnampy.T.(2007), Marketing Strategies for Bankers, Journal of Catalysts, Bank of Ceylon,1(1 & 2),24 -26 & 34-38.
- Velnampy, T., and Nimalathasan, B.(2007), Determinants of Key Performance Indicators (KPIS) of Private Sector Banks in Sri Lanka: An Application of Exploratory Factor Analysis” GITAM Journal of Management, A Quarterly Publication of College of Management Studies, An Autonomous & NAAC Accredited ‘A’ Grade Institution, Visakhapatnam, India, January –March 2012.
- Velnampy.T.(2007), Factors Influencing Motivation: An Empirical Study of Few Selected Sri Lankan Organisations”, Kelaniya Journal of Human Resource Management, Department of Human Resource Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Vol.2, No.1, January.
- Velnampy.T. (2006), Performance and its Impact on Organizational Commitment: A Comparative Study of State and Private Sector Banks in Sri Lanka” Journal of Management, Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Vol.IV, No.1.
- Velnampy.T.(2006), A Study on Investment Appraisal and Profitability”, Journal of Business Studies, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Vol.II.
- Velnampy.T. (2006), An Empirical Study on Application of Altman Original Bankruptcy Fore-Casting Model in Sri Lankan Companies”, M- Infiniti, Journal of Management, Sai Ram Institute of Management, Sai Ram Engineering College, India, Vol 1, issue 1.
- Velnampy, T. (2006), A Study on Incentives and work motivation of public sector organizations in Sri Lanka. Journal of Annamalai Business Review, Annamalai University, India, Vol.1, Issue 1.
- Thevarajah.K and Velnampy.T. (2005), A Study of Work Motivation in Some Sri Lankan Organizations,Mentor: The Journal of Business Studies; Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Vol 1.
- Velnampy.T.and Sivalingam.T. (2005), Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) on Auto Component Manufacturing Industries”, Journal of Business Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Vol .I.
- Sivalingam.T and Velnampy, T. (2004), Policy Draft to Eradicate Child Labour: Action Plan”, Third Concept-An International Journal of Ideas, New Delhi, Vol.17, No.203, January, 2004.
Prof.B.Nimalathasan’s Publications
- Nimalathasan, B. (2008). A Relationship between Owner-Managers Characteristics and Business performance, Lex et Scientia International Journal, XV(1): 61-68. [Indexed in EBSCO-CEEAS, CEEOL, RePEc, DOAJ, PROOUEST, ULRICH, DRJI and Google Scholar]
- Nimalathasan, B. (2009). The Incidence of Strategic Planning in Small Business, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti Bulletin, Economic Science Series, LXI(3),11-17. [Indexed in Econ Lit, EBSCO and DOAJ]
- Nimalathasan,B.(2009).An Investigation of Financial Soundness of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka: An Application of Altman Model. Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti Bulletin, Economic Science Series, LXI(4),19-25. [ Indexed in Econ Lit, EBSCO and DOAJ]
- Nimalathasan, B.,& Uddin,S.M. (2009). Determinants of Key Favourable Environment for Intrapreneurship Development: An Empirical Study on Some Selected Enterprises in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti Bulletin, Economic Science Series, LXI(2),29-35. [ Indexed in Econ Lit, EBSCO and DOAJ]
- Nimalathasan, B. (2009). An Association between Market Orientation and Business Performance: The Case of Small Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka. Manager, University of Bucharest, 10, 122-130. [Indexed EBSCO-CEEAS,CEEOL,RePEc,DOAJ, INDEX COPERNICUS, PROQUEST, ULRICH, DRJI, Google Scholar]
- Zahargier, S.M., & Nimalathasan,B.(2009). Factors affecting Employees’ Performance in Ready-Made Garments (RMGs) Sector in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti Bulletin, Economic Science Series, LXIII (1),9-15. [ Indexed in Econ Lit, EBSCO and DOAJ]
- Absar, N.M.N., Azim, T.M., Nimalathasan,B., & Sadia, A.(2010). Impact of Human Resource Practices on Job Satisfaction: A Study of Selected Industrial Enterprises in Bangladesh. Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti Bulletin, Economic Science Series, LXII (2), 31-42. [ Indexed in Econ Lit, EBSCO and DOAJ]
- Subramaniyam, A., & Nimalathasan, B.(2010). Industrial Relation System: Lessons for Bangladesh and Sri Lanka from Japanese Perspectives. Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti Bulletin, Economic Science Series, LXII (1), 52-60. [Indexed in Econ Lit, EBSCO and DOAJ]
- Absar, N.M.N., Nimalathasan, B., & Jilani, M.M.A.K.(2010). Impact of HR Practices on Organizational Performance in Bangladesh. IJIBIT, 3(2),15-19. [ Indexed in EBSCO and Cabell’s Management Directory, USA]
- Absar, N.M.N.,Sikder, H.Z., Nimalathasan, B., & Bhuiyan, M.M.(2010). Employee Compensation Practices in Industrial Enterprises of Bangladesh: A Public-Private Comparison Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti Bulletin, Economic Science Series, LXII (IV), 52-60.
- [ Indexed in Econ Lit, EBSCO and DOAJ]
- Nimalathasan,B.(2010). Working Capital Management and Its Impact on Profitability: A Study of Selected Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka, Manager, University of Bucharest, 12,76-82.
- [Indexed EBSCO-CEEAS,CEEOL,RePEc,DOAJ, INDEX COPERNICUS, PROQUEST, ULRICH, DRJI, Google Scholar]
- Nimalathasan,B., & Valeriu,B.(2010). Capital Structure and Its Impact on Profitability: A Study of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Young Economics Journal (RTE),7-12.
- [Indexed in RePEc]
- Nimalathasan,B., & Valeriu,B.(2010). Association between Critical, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving in Accounting Researches: An Overview, Young Economics Journal (RTE),7-12.[Indexed in RePEc]
- Nimalathasan,B.,&Valeriu,B.(2010). Job Satisfaction and Employees’ Work Performance: A Case Study of People’s Bank in Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka, Management & Marketing, Universitatea Din Craiova,VIII(1), 43-47.
- [Indexed in EBSCO, CEEOL, RePEc]
- Absar, N.M.N., & Nimalathasan,B.(2010). Quality of Work Life Practices of Academic Professional in Bangladesh: A Factor Analytical Approach. International Journal of Commerce and Management,1(7), 6-11.
- [Indexed in EBSCO, PROQUEST, ULRICH, Open J.gate and others]
- Subramaniyam, A., & Nimalathasan, B.(2010).Value Added Reporting: A Case Study of Abans Listed Manufacturing Company Limited in Sri Lanka. The Annals of the “STEFAN CEL MARE”, University of SUCEAVA, Fascicie of the Faculty of Economics and Public Administration,10(1),142-147.
- [ Indexed in EBSCO ]
- Kumar Gandhi,R., & Nimalathasan,B.(2011).Liquidity Analysis of State Bank of India. Manager, 14,227-237.
- [Indexed in EBSCO ]
- Ather, S.M., & Nimalathasan, B.(2011). Industrial Relations in China: Lessons for Bangladesh. SONA Global Management Review, 5(3), 54-61.
- [Indexed in EBSCO and Ulrich International Directory]
- Zahargier,S.M. & Nimalathasan,B.(2011). Factors affecting Employees’ Performance in Ready-Made Garments (RMGs) Sector in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti Bulletin, Economic Science Series, LXIII (I), 9-15.
- [ Indexed in Econ Lit, EBSCO and DOAJ]
- Nimalathasan, B. (2011). Capital Structure Patterns: A Study of Companies Listed on The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research in Computer Application and Management, 1(2), 16-19.
- [Indexed in EBSCO, PROQUEST, ULRICH, Open J.gate and others]
- Absar,N., Nimalathasan,B. & Monowar,M(2012). HRM – Market Performance Relationship: Evidence from Bangladeshi Organizations. South Asian Journal of Global Business Research. 1(2):238-255.
- [ Indexed in British Library, EBSCO and Summon]
- Nimalathasan,B., & Taher, M.D.(2012). Situation Analysis of Trade Unions and Industrial Relations in Bangladesh: A Country Profile, Manager,16.
- [Indexed in EBSCO-CEEAS, CEEOL, RePEc, DOAJ, PROQUEST, ULRICH, DRJI and Google Scholar]
- Nimalathasan,B.(2012). Psychological Characteristics and Its Impact on Firm Performance: A Case Study of Small and Medium Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Management Studies.12 (12), 36-51.
- [Indexed in PROQUEST, ULRICH, Open J.gate and others]
- Nimalathasan,B., Balaputhiran,S & Priya,K. (2012). Evaluating the Financial Soundness of Selected Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka: An Application of Bankometer Model. International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management, 3 (11), 12-14
- [Indexed in EBSCO, PROQUEST, ULRICH, Open J.gate and others]
- Achchuthan,S & Nimalathasan,B (2012). Level of Entrepreneurial Intention of Management Undergraduates in the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka: Scholars and Undergraduates Perspective. South Asian Academic Research Journals, 2 (10), 24-42.
- [Indexed in PROQUEST, ULRICH, Open J.gate and others]
- Nimalathasan,B & KumarGandhi,R.(2012). Mutual Fund Financial Performance Analysis: A Comparative Study on Equity Diversified schemes and Equity Mid-Cap Schemes. EXCEL, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Management Studies.2 (3),91-106.
- [Indexed in PROQUEST, ULRICH, Open J.gate and others]
- Alok Kumar, P. and Nimalathasan,B.(2012).Value Added: A Measure of Corporate Performance. Knowledge Hub, 1(7): 64-74
- [Indexed in Cabell’s]
- Arulvel, K.K; Balaputhiran,S, and Nimalathasan, B.(2012). Financial Diagnosis: A Case Study of Lanka Aluminium Industries Plc in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management,, 2(11),10-13.
- [Indexed in EBSCO, PROQUEST, ULRICH, Open J.gate and others]
- Anojan,V., Arulalan,N.& Nimalathasan,B.(2013). Working Capital Management and Its Impact on Profitability: A Study of Selected Listed Beverage, Food and Tobacco Companies in Colombo Stock Exchange, Sri Lanka. The International Journal of Business Management, 1(6):15-20.
- [Indexed in DRJI, Open J-Gate and others]
- Priya,K., & Nimalathasan,B. (2013). Board Characteristics and Capital Structure: A Case Study of Selected Hotels & Restaurants in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Management and Social Sciences.2 (12):21-33.
- [Indexed in GIF, ASJR, Aol. and Google Scholar]
- Anojan,V., & Nimalathasan,B.(2013). Factors Influencing in Career choice of Second Year Undergraduate Students: A Case Study of Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Social Science & Interdisciplinary Research,2(11),16-25.
- [Indexed in Cabell’s and others]
- Ajanthan,A., Balaputhiran,S. & Nimalathasan,B (2013). Corporate Governance and Banking Performance: A Comparative Study between Private and State Banking Sector in Sri Lanka. European Journal of Business and Management 08/2013; 5(20):92-100.
- [Indexed in EBSCO, ULRICH, EZB and others]
- Elangkumaran.P & Nimalathasan. B.(2013).Leverage and its Impact on Earnings and Share Price A Special Reference to listed Companies of Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Technological Exploration and Learning (IJTEL) 2(4):166-171.
- [Indexed in DOAJ, DRJI, Issuu, Science Central.com and others]
- Priya,K. & Nimalathasan,B.(2013). Liquidity Management and Profitability: A Case Study of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Technological Exploration and Learning (IJTEL), 2(4):161-165
- [Indexed in DOAJ, DRJI, Issuu, Science Central.com and others]
- Nimalathasan, B & Achchuthan,B.(2013). Personal Demographic Factors and Its Influence on Entrepreneurial Intention: A Case in Sri Lanka. IJTEL,2(3),109-112.
- [Indexed in DOAJ, DRJI, Issuu, Science Central.com and others]
- Priya,K. & Nimalathasan,B.(2013). Value Added and Financial Performance: A Case Study of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. SAARJ Journal on Banking & Insurance Research, 64-75.
- [Indexed in EBSCO, DOAJ, PROQUEST, ULRICH, DRJI and Google Scholar]
- Nimalathasan,B. & Priya,K.(2013). Evaluating Financial Performance using Cash flow ratios: A Case study of listed manufacturing company in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Management and Technology,3(2),7-10.
- Nimalathasan, B. (2007). Women in Management. Bankers Journal, XXV (01):3-5
- Nimalathasan, B. (2007). Application of Service Marketing Mix in Banking: A Special Reference to Bank of Ceylon of Jaffna, CATALYST of Welfare Society of Bank of Ceylon, Jaffna, 1(2): 17-19.
- Nimalathasan, B. (2007). Customer Satisfaction. The Insurance World, 04: 34-35.
- Velnampy, T., & Nimalathasan, B. (2007). Impact of organizational Growth on Profitability: A Study of Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka. Annamalai Business Review, 2(1): 1-9.
- Nimalathasan, B.(2008). A Comparative Study of Financial Performance of Banking Sector in Bangladesh: An Application of CAMELS Rating System. Analele, Economics and Administrative Series, of the University of Bucharest Romania, VII: 4-52.
- Nimalathasan,B.(2008).A Relationship between Owner-Manager’s Environmental Awareness and Small Business Performance. Manager, University of Bucharest, 7, 83-88..
- Velnampy,T.,& Nimalathasan, B.(2008). An Association between Organizational Growth and Profitability in Commercial Bank of Ceylon Ltd in Sri Lanka. Analele Economics and Administrative Series, of the University of Bucharest, II, 43-52.
- Nimalathasan,B.(2008). Characteristics of Entrepreneurs: A Comparative Study of Small Scale Entrepreneurs of Sri Lankan and Bangladesh. Lex et Scientia, International Journal, XV, 350-358.
- Nimalathasan,B.(2008). Marketing Audit: A Theoretical Overview. CATALYST of Welfare Society of Bank of Ceylon, Jaffna, 02(02), 15-18.
- Nimalathasan,B.(2008). Ethics is banking: Some Theoretical Aspects. CATALYST of Welfare Society of Bank of Ceylon, Jaffna, 02(02), 31-34.
- Taher, M.A., Nimalathasan,B., & Kamrul,A. (2009) Intrapreneurship: The new Competitive Approach. Maneggiare, 4,21-30.
- Ather, S.M., & Nimalathasan, B. (2009). Factor Analysis: Nature, Mechanism & Uses in Social and Management Researches. Journal of ICMAB of Bangladesh, XXXVII (2),12-16.
- Nimalathasan, B.(2009). Determinants of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Private Sector Banks in Sri Lanka: An Application of Exploratory Factor Analysis. The Annals of the STEFAN CELMARE,9(2/10), 9-17.
- Nimalathasan, B. (2009). Entrepreneurial Characteristics and Gender wise Variations in Sri Lanka: A Discriminant Analysis, Journal of IPM Meerut, 10(1), 67-77.
- Nimalathasan, B (2009). Social Responsibility of Business: A Case Study of Grameen Phone in Bangladesh. Analele of University Bucharest, Economic and Administrative Sciences, 227-237.
- Nimalathasan,B.,(2009). Profitability of Listed Pharmeutical Companies in Bangladesh: An Inter & Intra comparison Ambee & Ibn Sina companies Ltd. Analele of University Bucharest, Economic and Administrative Sciences, 139-148.
- Nimalathasan,B.,& Taher, M.A.(2009).Entrepreneurship Development Potentiality in Bangladesh – A Lessons for Sri Lanka, Annamalai Business Review, 3(2),21-31.
- Subramaniyam,A.,&Nimalathasan,B.(2009).Measurement of Operational Performance through Ratio Analysis: A Case Study of Selected Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Journal of IPM Meerut, 10(2), 59-70.
- Nimalathasan, B., & Alexandru, N.(2010). Factors Contributing Towards Banking Performance: A Comparative Study of State and Private Sector Banks in North and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka. Metalurgia International, XV(5),93-97.
- Velnampy, T., & Nimalathasan, B. (2010). Firm Size on Profitability: A Comparative Study of Bank of Ceylon and Commercial Bank of Ceylon Ltd in Sri Lanka. Global Journal of Management and Business Research for Publication (GJMBR),10(2),96-103.
- Nimalathasan,B., & Taher, M.A.(2010). Entrepreneurship Development through Business Education in Sri Lanka: A Country Profile. Sankhya International Journal of Management and Technology, 1(2), 17-22.
- Nimalathasan,B. (2010). Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship Development in Emerging Economies Analele Universitath Bucuresti, IV,63-70.
- Absar, N.M.N., & Nimalathasan, B.(2010). HR Practices of Industrial Enterprises in Bangladesh: An Approach to Factor Analysis. The Bangladesh Accountant Journal of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh,67(38), 79-84.
- Nimalathasan,B.(2010).Working Capital Management Practices: A Case Study of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. India, Journal of IPM. 11(1), 65-74.
- Kumar Gandhi, R.,Taher, M.A.,& Nimalathasan,B.(2010). Retail Management Attitudes towards and their impact on Internee’s Performance: A Study of Selected Retail Enterprises in Bangladesh. SRM Management Digest, 8,107-115.
- Kumar Gandhi,R.., Gobiraj,V., & Nimalathasan.B.(2010). Determinants of Customer Loyalty in Leading Supermarket in United Kingdom: An Exploratory Study. SRM Management Digest, 8,95-106.
- Absar, N.M.N.,Azim,T.M., & Nimalathasan,B.(2010). Research on HRM Practices in Bangladesh: A Review of Literature and Directions for Future Studies. Indian Journal of International Business and Finance, 1(1 &2), 71-82.
- Nimalathasan,B.(2010). Exploring Core Competencies of Readymade Garments (RMGs) Manufacturers in Bangladesh: An Application of Exploratory Factor Analysis. Ekonomika,56(1),47-53.
- Md.Abu Taher & Nimalathasan,B.(2010). Industrial Relations in Sri Lanka: Lessons for Bangladesh. Annamalai Business Review, 4(2): 43-51.
- Kumar Gandhi,R & Nimalathasan,B (2011). Role of Associated Departments (COIR BOARD and TANSIDCO towards Entrepreneurial Development in India: A Case Study Approach, 12(2),22-27.
- Taher, A & Nimalathasan,B.(2012). Association between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Conflict Management Styles (CMS) in RMGs, Bangladesh: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Applied Management Research , 1(1), 5-19.
- Nimalathasan, B & Pratheepkanth, P(2012). Systematic Risk Management and Profitability: A Case Study of Listed Financial Institutions in Sri Lanka. Global Journal of Management and Business Research for Publication (GJMBR), 12(142).
- Nimalathasan,B(2012). Assessing Small and Medium Enterprises’ (SMEs) Performance through Financial and Non- Financial Indicators in Sri Lanka. Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management.4 (1),1-14.
- Priya,K., & Nimalathasan,B. (2013). Dividend Policy Ratios and Firm Performance: A case study of Selected Hotels & Restaurants in Sri Lanka. Global Journal of Commerce & Management Perspective,2(6),16-22.
- Nishanthini,A & Nimalathasan, B.(2013). Determinants of Profitability: A Case Study of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Merit Research Journal of Art, Social Science and Humanities. 05,001-006.
- Pirashanthini,S., & Nimalathasan,B.(2013). Capital Structure and Firm Value: An Empirical Study of Listed Manufacturing firms in Sri Lanka. Merit Research Journal of Art, Social Science and Humanities.86-91
- Vijitha,P.& Nimalathasan,B.(2014). Value relevance of accounting information and shareprice: A study of listed manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka. Merit Research Journal of Business and Management, 2(1). 001-006.
- Nishanthini A.& Nimalathasan B. (2014). Market Efficiency and Its Impact on Share Price: A Study of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Asia Pacific Journal of Research,1(XX), 111-120.
- Priya,K., Nimalathasan,B & Pratheepan,T(2015). Impact of Capital Structure on The Firm Value: Case Study of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka, SCHOLARS WORLD-IRMJCR, III (I),47-53.
- Ramesh,S.,T Velnampy, T & Nimalathasan,B.(2015). Stock Market Response to Stock Split And Political Information In Sri Lankan Stock Market: An Event Study Application, Global Journal of Business And Management Research,3(3),14-21
- Taher, M.A., & Nimalathasan, B.(2009). Inventory Management: A Case Study of Listed Chemical and Pharmaceutical Companies in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Impact of Economic Crisis in Global Business Scenario, Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies,14-20.
- Taher,M.A.,&Nimalathasan,B.(2009).DeterminantsofEntrepreneurialCharacteristics in Small and Medium Entrepreneurs of Sri Lanka: An Application of Exploratory Factor Analysis. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Impact of Economic Crisis in Global Business Scenario, Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, India, 139-146.
- Nimalathasan, B., & Ather, S.M.(2010). QWL and Job satisfaction of Academic Professionals in Private Universities in Bangladesh. Proceedings of the Annual Research Conference (ARC), on 15th December,2010 University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.661-671.
- Nimalathasan, B.(2011). Job Satisfaction of Academic Professionals: A Comparative Study between the Public and the Private Universities in Bangladesh. Proceedings of the International Conference on Leading beyond the Horizon: Engaging Future, Annamalai University, Chiddamparam, India.14-16.
- Balaputhiran,S.,& Nimalathasan, B. (2011). Working Capital Management Performance (WCM): A Comparative Study between Listed Manufacturing and Chemical & Pharmaceuticals Companies in Colombo Stock Exchange Ltd, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference on Leading beyond the Horizon: Engaging Future, Annamalai University, Chiddamparam, India.150-155.
- Ramesh, S., & Nimalathasan, B. (2011). Capital Budgeting Practices: A Study of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference on Leading beyond the Horizon: Engaging Future on 28th & 30th of July, 2011 conducted by Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University, Chiddamparam, India,6-10.
- Arulvel,K.K.,Balaputhiran,S., Ramesh,S., &Nimalathasan,B.(2011). Market Efficiency or Not. Proceedings of the International Conference on Leading beyond the Horizon: Engaging Future on 28th & 30th of July, 2011 conducted by Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University, Chiddamparam, India,35-39.
- Ramesh,S & Nimalathasan, B.(2011). Bonus Issues Announcement and Its Impact on Share Price in Colombo Stock Exchange, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) University of Sri Jayewardenepura,33-38.
- Nimalathasan, B.(2011). Variations of Quality of Work Life of Academic Professionals in Bangladesh: A Discriminant Analysis. Proceedings of the International Conference on Leading beyond the Horizon: Engaging Future, Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, Tamparam, India,629-637.
- Ramesh,S & Nimalathasan, B.(2011). Political Incidents of Sri Lanka and Their impact on the Share Prices: A Study of Listed Companies in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) between the Periods of 2005-2008. Proceedings of the International Conference on Leading beyond the Horizon: Engaging Future, Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, Tamparam, India,528-541.
- Gobiraj,V., & Nimalathasan.B.(2011). Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty: A Case Study of Retail Super Markets in United Kingdom (UK). Proceedings of the International Conference on Leading beyond the Horizon: Engaging Future, Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, Tamparam, India,164-173. 1
- Pushpanathan,A., Ramesh,S& Nimalathasan,B (2012). The Different Leadership Styles and their impact On Profitability: A Case Study of Women Entrepreneurs in Northern District. A Proceedings of the International Research Conference of Management and Finance, University of Colombo,80-89.
- Achchuthan,S. & Nimalathasan,B.(2012). Relationship between Entrepreneurial Motivation and Entrepreneurial Intention: A Case Study of Management Undergraduates of the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. A Proceeding 09th International Conference on Business Management,University of Sri Jeyawardenapura, 42-50.
- Pushpanathan, A., Nimalathasan, B. & Ramesh,S.(2012). A Study of Organizational Performance of Women Entrepreneurs In Northern District. A Proceeding of 09th International Conference on Business Management,University of Sri Jeyawardenapura, 259-270.
- Achchuthan,S. & Nimalathasan,B.(2012). Entrepreneurial Motivation and Self Employment Intention: A Case Study of Management Undergraduates of the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. A Proceeding of the International Conference on Business and Information University of Kelaniya, 77-90.
- Anojan,V. & Nimalathasan,B.(2014). A Comparative Study of Financial Performance of State and Private Sector Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka: An Application of CAMEL Rating System. Proceedings of the International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM), University of Jaffa, 23-32.
- Muraleetharan,P., Velnampy,T & Nimalathasan,B (2017). Impact of CSR on Profitability: A study Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 04th International Conference on Contemporary Management, 44-53.
- Ramesh,S & Nimalathasan,B (2017). Political Events of Sri Lanka and Their Impact on Market Efficiency and Stock Prices: A Case in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Between The Periods of 2005-2014.
- Velnampy, T. and Nimalathasan,B.(2007). Balance Score Card and Organizational Performance: A Comparative study of State and Private sector banks in North and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Conference on Knowledge for Growth and Development, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka,34.
- Velnampy,T.,& Nimalathasan, B.(2008). A Relationship between Firm Size and Profitability: A Comparative Study of Bank of Ceylon and Commercial Bank of Ceylon Ltd. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association (JSA), Jaffna, Sri Lanka.15(1),74.
- Nimalathasan,B.,&Nanthagpoan,Y.(2008).EnvironmentalFriendlyEntrepreneurial Marketing Strategy as Sustainable Competitive Advantage: A New Paradigm in Marketing. Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session (VCARS) of Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna. Sri Lanka,36.
- Nimalathasan, B., Taher, M.A., & Nanthagopan, Y. (2008). Critical Success Factors of Readymade Manufacturing Garments Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session (VCARS) of Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna. Sri Lanka,32.
- Nimalathasan, B.(2009) Corporate Social Responsibility Practices: Some Evidence from Bangladesh. Proceedings of ANVESH Nirma Conference for Doctoral Students conducted by Institute of Management, Nirma University of Science and Technology, Ahmadabad, India,14.
- Nimalathasan,B.(2009). Job satisfaction of Private Sector Bank’s Executives in Bank’s Executives in Bangladesh: A Factor Analysis. Proceedings of ANVESH Nirma Conference for Doctoral Students, Institute of Management, Nirma University of Science and Technology, Ahmadabad, India,12.
- Nimalathasan, B., & Ather, S.M.(2010). Bond Market Development: A Factor Analytical Approach. Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session (VCARS) of the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna. Sri Lanka,5.
- Nimalathasan, B., & Ather, S.M.(2010). Quality of Work life (QWL) and Job Satisfaction: A Comparative Study between Public and Private Universities in Bangladesh. Proceedings of the Annual Research Session (ARS), Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 39.
- Rathika,S., & Nimalathasan,B.(2012). Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) and Profitability: A Case Study of Selected Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Abstract Jaffna University International Conference (JUICE-2012),50.
- Rathirani,Y. & Nimalathasan,B.(2012). Learner Support Services and Performance of the Students: A Case Study on Bachelor of Business Management (Online) Degree Programme, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka,52.
Mr.K.K.Arulvel’s Publications:
- Arulvel, K.K, Balaputhiran,S, Ramesh,S, and Nimalathasan, B.(2011), Market Efficiency or Not: A study of Emerging Market of Colombo Stock Exchange(CSE) in Sri Lanka, Proceeding of International Conference of Annamalai University, India
- Arulvel, K.K, Balaputhiran,S, and Nimalathasan, B.(2012). Financial Diagnosis: A Case Study of Lanka Aluminium Industries Plc in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research of Commerce and Management, 2(11): 10-13.
- Arulvel K.K and Balaputhiran S. (2013). FINANCIAL POSITION OF BANKING SECTOR: A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN STATE AND PRIVATE SECTOR BANKS IN SRI LANKA. An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal , 3 (2), 212-221, ISSN:2249-7137.
- Tharmila K. and Arulvel K. K. (October, 2013). THE IMPACT OF THE CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF THE LISTED COMPANIES TRADED IN COLOMBO STOCK EXCHANGE. Merit Research Journal of Accounting, Auditing, Economics and Finance, Vol. 1(5) pp. 106-117.
- Arulvel,K.K. (2016). Stock Market Behavior to the Release of Financial Statements: A Study of Selected Listed Manufacturing Firms in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering, Volume 6, Issue 5, ISSN: 2277 128X
- Arulvel,K.K. (2016). Effects of Board Structure on Firm Performance: A Comparison between Consumer Discretionary and Material Industries in Sri Lanka , International Journal of Emerging Research in Management & Technology, Volume 5, Issue 5, ISSN: 2278 9359
Mr.A.Ajanthan’s Publications:
- Ajanthan, A. (2013). The relationship between dividend payout and firm profitability: A study of listed hotels and restaurant companies in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 3(6), 1-6.
- Ajanthan, A. (2013). Corporate governance and dividend policy: A study of listed hotels and restaurant companies in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Management, IT and Engineering, 3(12), 98.
- Ajanthan, A. (2013). A Nexus between Liquidity & Profitability: A Study of Trading Companies in Sri Lanka. European Journal of Business and Management, 5(7), 221-237.
- Ajanthan, A. (2013). Determinants of Capital Structure: Evidence from Hotel and Restaurant Companies in Sri Lanka (June 12, 2013). International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 3, Issue 6, June 2013.
- Ajanthan, A. (2013). Impact of Corporate Governance Practices on Firm Capital Structure and Profitability: A Study of Selected Hotels and Restaurant Companies in Sri Lanka. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, Vol. 4, No. 10, 2013.
- Ajanthan, A., Balaputhiran,S & B. Nimalathashan.(2013). Corporate Governance and Banking Performance: a Comparative Study between Private and State Banking Sector in Sri Lanka.” European Journal of Business and Management, 5 (20),92-100.
- Alagathurai, A. (2013). Working Capital Management (WCM) and Corporate Profitability (CP): A Study of Selected Listed Companies in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Business & Management, Vol. 1, No. 2.
- Velnampy, T., & Ajanthan, A. (2014). Efficiency and financial sustainability of micro finance institutions: A study of Jaffna district. Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research (AJMR), 3(2), 103-121.
- Arulvel, K., & Ajanthan, A. (2013). Capital structure and financial performance: A study of listed trading companies in Sri Lanka. ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 3(6), 1-13.
- Achchuthan, S., & Alagathurai, A. (2017). A Quest for Seeking Microcredit among Youth: Evidence from an Emerging Nation in South Asian Region. Advances in Management & Applied Economics, Vol. 7, No. 2, 159-180.