Banking sector is one of the most significant components for a country’s financial system because it performs essential functions such as financial intermediation, savings mobilization, credit provision, and the promotion of economic growth. In Sri Lanka, Licensed Commercial Banks (LCBs) represent the dominant segment of the financial sector in terms of assets, deposits, and lending […]
Introduction The public release of widely available generative artificial intelligence tools changed the practical meaning of workplace automation. Earlier digital technologies often affected routine clerical, production, or calculation tasks first. By contrast, large language models can draft text, summarize documents, write and debug code, translate, classify information, search across documents, and support routine administrative communication.
INTRODUCTION The relentless increase in anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, driven primarily by industrial processes and the combustion of fossil fuels, poses a profound threat to the global environment. This poses a huge threat to human and global security. At present, the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere has exceeded 400 ppm, which is about 40% higher
1. INTRODUCTION The global correctional landscape has undergone significant transformation over the past few decades as criminal justice systems increasingly shift from punitive models toward rehabilitative and reintegrative approaches. This transition reflects broader changes in criminological thought, human rights discourse, and evidence-based correctional practices that emphasize rehabilitation as a means of reducing recidivism and promoting
1. INTRODUCTION Reformative change within public sector organisations, particularly correctional services, is a complex and multi-layered process that is shaped not only by policy design and institutional mandate but also by the demographic composition of the workforce. In contexts such as the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS), where organisational culture is deeply embedded in
INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Family firms are a dominant form of business organization worldwide and are essential for the generation of employment, prosperity, and economic growth. In numerous developing economies, such as Nigeria, family-owned businesses comprise a significant portion of small and medium-sized enterprises and are instrumental in the advancement of local and national
INTRODUCTION Background to the Study The continuous advancements in digital electronics, communication technologies, and embedded systems have resulted in substantial transformations in surveillance systems. Physical presence and extensive wiring infrastructure were required for surveillance in recent decades, which primarily relied on manual monitoring and analogue Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems. These conventional systems were rigid, costly
INTRODUCTIONBackground to the StudyThe field of modern Forensic Science investigations has been substantially transformed by the rapid increase in cybercrime and the increasing volume of digital evidence. The demand for analytical techniques that can handle large, complex, and high-dimensional data that originates from digital settings is on the rise. Forensic analysis underwent a significant transformation
Occupational stress: Occupational Stress often characterized by a debilitating sense of helplessness when attempting to resolve complex tasks or meet institutional expectations. It represents a profound reaction that occurs when individuals are faced with demands that exceed their current specialized knowledge or inherent abilities Types of Occupational stress This research recognizes that not all pressure
The rapid advancement of information and communication technologies has fundamentally transformed the global banking industry, shifting traditional banking operations toward technology-driven service delivery systems. Among these innovations, internet banking has emerged as a pivotal channel through which banks deliver financial services efficiently, transcending geographical and temporal constraints. Internet banking enables customers to perform a wide
