Mrs. S. Maheswaranathan

Full Name: Sarojini Maheswaranathan

Permanent Address: Maaruty Lane, Main Street, Vantrarumulai.

Official Address: Department of Economics, Eastern University, Chenkalady, 30350, Sri Lanka

Academic Position: Senior Lecturer Grade I

Academic Qualifications:

• Master of Philosophy, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Master of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• B.Econ (Hons), 2nd Class Upper Division, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Professional Qualifications: Diploma in Education, Open University Sri Lanka

Nationality: Sri Lankan 

Gender: Female

Marital Status: Married

• Google Scholar
  https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2Iya9QEAAAAJ&hl=en
• ResearchGate
  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sarojini-Maheswaranathan
• ORCID
  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7856-5269

1. Maheswaranathan, S. and K. M. N. Jeewanthi. (2021). The Contribution of FDI And Financial Development on Economic Growth in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Engineering Technologies and Management Research, 8(1), 25-34. https://doi.org/10.29121/ijetmr.v8 .i1.2021.838
2. Maheswaranathan, S., and Jerusha, R. (2021). The Impact of National Defense Expenditure on Growth of Economy in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH, 9(3), 18-25. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v9.i3.2021.3710
3. Ajentiran, R. and Maheswaranathan, S. (2021) Determining factors of Rural Household Savings in Mutur Divisional Secretariat Division SEUIARS2020, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
4. Maheswaranathan, S. and Jeewanthi, K.M.N. (2021) Empirical Investigation of The Influence of Fiscal Policy on Sri Lanka’s Economic Growth From 1990 to 2019, Asian Journal of Economic Modelling ISSN(e): 2312-3656 ISSN(p): 2313-2884  DOI:10.18488/journal.8.2021.92.122.131 Vol. 9, No. 2, 122-131.
5. S.Maheswaranathan and K.M.N.Jeewanthi (2021) Capital Market and Economic Growth nexus in Sri Lanka: Johanson Cointegration Approach, American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR) 5(11),199-205. www.ajhssr.com
6. S. Maheswaranathana and N. F. Zamlab. (2021), Impact of Electronic Banking on Customers’ Perception: Evidence from Anuradhapura District, Journal of Business Studies, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, 5(1), 44-57.
7. Maheswaranathan. S (2020) The Relationship between Electric Power Consumption, Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Sri Lanka in South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics, Vol-6-Issue-1-February-2020 https://doi.org/10.9734/sajsse/2020/v6i130158
8. Maheswaranathan. S (2019) Relationship between Remittance and Economic Growth in Sri Lanka an Autoregressive Distributed lag Model (ARDL) Global Scientific Journal: Volume 7, Issue 11, November 2019, online: ISSN 2320-9186 www.globalscientificjournal.com
9. Thuvaarakie, G., & Maheswaranathan, S. (2019). Determinants of Automobile Purchasing Behavior: Special Reference with Manmunai South Eruvil Pattu Divisional Secretariat Division Batticaloa. Think India Journal, 22(4), 1513-1524.https://journals.eduindex.org/index.php/think-india/article/view/9019
10. Maheswaranathan, S. (2018) ‘Impact of Social Media on Entrepreneurial Performance: Special Reference with Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Batticaloa District’ International Journal of Research Available at https://edupediapublications.org/journals e-ISSN: 2348-6848 p-ISSN: 2348-795X Volume 05 Issue 12
11. Maheswaranathan, S. (2018) “Female labour force participation and fertility in Sri Lanka: Empirical evidence from Granger causality Test” Proceedings of 121st ISERD International Conference, Toronto, Canada, 28 th -29 th June 2018.
12. Kirushanthy, C & Maheswaranathan, S. (2018) Determining factors of income of the milk producers in Paddipalai D. S. Division, 4th Jaffna University International Research Conference – JUICe2018, 27th & 28th September 2018.
13. Premala, K & Maheswaranathan, S. (2018) The factors influencing the household saving: Special Reference with Koralai Pattu D. S. Division, 4th Jaffna University International Research Conference – JUICe 2018, 27th & 28th September 2018.
14. Maheswaranathan, S. (2018) ‘Impact of Social Media on Entrepreneurial Performance: Special Reference with Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Batticaloa District’ International Journal of Research Available at https://edupediapublications.org/journals e-ISSN: 2348-6848 p-ISSN: 2348-795X Volume 05 Issue 12
15. Maheswaranathan, S. (2018) “Female labour force participation and fertility in Sri Lanka: Empirical evidence from Granger causality Test” Proceedings of 121st ISERD International Conference, Toronto, Canada, 28 th -29 th June 2018.
16. Maheswaranathan, S. (2017) ‘ICT Adoption in Small and Medium Enterprises: Special Reference with SMEs in Batticaloa District Sri Lanka’ 6th Annual Conference of the Economic Forum of Entrepreneurship and International Business, organized by ECO-ENA: Economics and Eco-Engineering Associate, Inc., Canada, to take place at the Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, United Kingdom, on 28 and 29 January 2017.
17. The Influence of Online Social Networks Sites on undergraduate’s academic achievements: Special reference with student’s community in Eastern University Sri Lanka 5th Annual International Research Conference, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2016).
18. “Customer perception on usage of Internet Banking in Batticaloa District” 5th Annual International Research Conference, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2016).
19. ICT Adoption in Small and Medium Enterprises: Special Reference with SMEs in Batticaloa District Sri Lanka 6th Annual Conference of the Economic Forum of Entrepreneurship and International Business, organized by ECO-ENA: Economics and Eco-Engineering Associate, Inc., Canada, to take place at the Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, United Kingdom, on 28 and 29 January 2017.
20. “Women headed house hold and entrepreneurial successes: a special reference with Manmunai North Divisional Secretariat Division in Batticaloa District” (2016) Journal for Studies in Management and Planning (02) 8 e-ISSN: 2395-0463 Availableat http://edupediapublications.org/journals/index.php/JSMaP/
21. “Tourism and Residents Perceptions of Quality Of Life: Special Reference with Passikudah in Batticaloa District,” 1st International Conference, Trinco Campus, Eastern University Sri Lanka, 14th & 15th September 2016.
22. “The potential benefits and challenges on satisfaction of internship: A Special Reference with Eastern University, Sri Lanka” 4th Annual International Research Conference, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2015).
23. “The Perception of Mobile Banking Adoption among the Students community: Special Reference with Eastern University, Sri Lanka” International Research Conference, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2015).
24. “Impact of Individual and Organizational Factors in ICT Integration in Teaching in Schools of Paddiruppu Zone” ARS -2015 EUSL
25. Kajenthini,K. and Maheswaranathan,S (2014). “Impact of Cultivation loan in Paddy Production” First International Conference, University of Jaffna.
26.  Maheswaranathan,S (2013). “Problems and Prospects of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Batticaloa District” International Research Conference, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
27. Bhavan, T. and Maheswaranathan,S (2012). “Technical efficiency of Paddy Farmers in Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka” First International Economic Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, University of Colombo.
28. Maheswaranathan, S and Kennedy, F.B, (2012). “Issues on Migrant Women Workers” International Symposium, Pioneer Institute of Business and Technology Affiliation of Greenwich University, Colombo.
29. Maheswaranathan,S. (2010). “Incidents and Determinants of child labor in Batticaloa District” for the completion of Master of Philosophy University of Colombo.
30. Kennedy,F.B. and Maheswaranathan,S (2010). “The Roles of Microfinance in Poverty Reduction in Eravur Pattu D.S Division” International Conference, Annamalai University, Chithamparam, India.
31. Maheswaranathan,S and Kennedy,F.B. (2010). “Impact of Micro-Credit Programs on Eliminating Economic Hardship of Women” International Conference, University of Kelaniya,
32. Shakeeba, S. and Maheswaranathan,S. (2009). “The Contribution of Women’s Self Employment and the Quality of the life in Eravur Town Divisional Secretariat” Annual Research Session, Eastern University Sri Lanka.
33. Maheswaranathan, S. (2008). “Working Children and Schooling in Eravur Pattu D.S Division” Social Policy Analysis and Research Centre (SPARC), University of Colombo.

Publications in Newsletters Articles

1. “Impact of Covid on Globalization” Coormai, Department of Economics, Faculty of Commerce and Management, EUSL, 2020 (2).
2. “Regional Development concepts and Measurement”. Coormai, Department of Economics, Faculty of Commerce and Management, EUSL, 2018.
3. “Credit Creation of Commercial Banks” Coormai, Department of Economics, Faculty of Commerce and Management, EUSL, 2013.
4. “Impact of tax in Market Equilibrium” Coormai Department of Economics, Faculty of Commerce and Management, EUSL, 2011.
5. “Millennium Development Goals and Achievements in Sri Lanka” Coormai Department of Economics, Faculty of Commerce and Management, EUSL, 2009.
6. “Balance of Payment and Exchange rate” Coormai Department of Economics, Faculty of Commerce and Management, EUSL, 2009.
7. “Rural Agriculture and Challenges in Sri Lanka”, Silver Jubilee Publication, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2006.
8. “Factor Endowment Theory and Current usage in International Trade”, Call, School Magazine Chenkalady Central College, 2004.
9. “Indo Lanka free Trade Agreement” Elakku, Faculty Magazine, Eastern University Sri Lanka, 2001.

• Macro Economics
• Poverty
• Micro Credit

• Macro Economics
• Micro Economics
• Monetary Economics
• Resource Planning for Regional Development
• Economics for Sustainable Development
• Globalization and Economic Development
• Welfare Economics
• International Trade and Finance
• Advanced Economic Theory
• Environmental Economics

• Research Scholarship, Social Policy Analysis and Research Centre (SPARC) University of Colombo - 2006

• Head Department of Economics
• Member of Faculty Board, FCM
• Student Counsellor
• Executive Committee member of 10th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka 2010.
• Activity Coordinator – Improve Quality and Relevance under University Development Grant (UDG)/ External Degree Programme (EDP), HETC Project, Eastern University Sri Lanka.
• Member of the Sports Advisory Board, EUSL.
• Elected Member of the Campus Board of the Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University Sri Lanka.
• Faculty Level Coordinator for Carrier Guidance, Faculty of Commerce and Management
• Academic Career Guidance Advisor of the Faculty of Commerce & Management
• Coordinator, CEFE
• Activity Coordinator, Activity -2, UDG/EDP
• Secretary, Annual Research Session Eastern University Sri Lanka -2014
• Secretary, International conference, Eastern University Sri Lanka -2016
• Faculty Member for University Business Linkages
• Coordinator, MDE Programme
• Coordinator for International Link Programme Faculty of Commerce & Management
• Member of examination disciplinary Committee
• Editor, Coormai, Department Magazine, Department of Economics Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
• Editor–in–Chief, Journal of Business Studies Mentor
• Member of Board of Study- External Degree Programme- Faculty of Commerce and Management
• Member of Higher Degree Committee- FCM