Papers Published in Referred Journals


James, R. (2021), Fit Perception and Engagement: the Mediating Role of Work Meaningfulness, VISION: The Journal of Business Perspectives, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/SAJBS-05-2020-0153

James, R. (2021), "I'll manage myself: the moderator effect of positive framing on the relationship between organisational politics and engagement", South Asian Journal of Business Studies, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/SAJBS-05-2020-0153

James, R. (2020). Repatriates’ Work Engagement: Proactive Behavior, Perceived Support, and Adjustment. Journal of Career Development. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894845319886104


Robinson, J., & Kengatharan, N. (2020). Exploring the effect of Covid-19 on Small and Medium Enterprises: Early Evidence from Sri Lanka. Journal of Applied Economics & Business Research, 10 (2), 115-125

James, R. (2020). The Role of Newcomers’ Proactive Behaviors on Well-Being, Engagement and Turnover. International Journal of Business Excellence, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. DOI: 10.1504/IJBEX.2020.10030908

James, R (2021), Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction among Repatriates: Repatriation Adjustment as a Mediator, International Journal of Management Practice, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. DOI: 10.1504/IJMP.2021.10038392

James, R., (2020). Newcomers’ organizational socialization: the role of co-worker support, organizational support and proactive behaviour, Journal of Business Studies, 7 (1), pp. 66-88

James, R. and Azungah, T. (2020). Repatriation of academics: organizational support, adjustment and intention to leave. Management Research Review, Vol. 43 (2), 150-165. https://doi.org/10.1108/MRR-04-2019-0151

James, R. and Azungah, T. (2020). Repatriation of academics: Re-socialization and adjustment. International Journal of Business Excellence 1(1):1- DOI:10.1504/IJBEX.2020.10026225

James. R .(2018). Repatriation of Academics: A Study on Sri Lankan University Lecturers. South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management, 5(1), 96-116


James, R., 2020. Making Things Happen: Self- Leadership and Newcomers Socialisation. Kelaniya Journal of Human Resource Management, 15(1), pp.1–15. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/kjhrm.v15i1.60

James, R., (2020). Newcomers’ organizational socialization: the role of co-worker support, organizational support and proactive behaviour, Journal of Business Studies, 7 (1), pp. 66-88

Robinson, (2020). The Role of Positive Framing in the Relationship between Career Commitment and Career Success. Peradeniya Management Review, 2(1), 1-26

Kowsikka, F.M.J.J. and James, R. (2019). Newcomers’ socialisation: proactive behaviors, satisfaction and social integration. Journal of Business Studies, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp.89–107,http://doi.org/10.4038/jbs.v6i1.44.

James, R. (2019). Politics perception and satisfaction among school teachers: the moderating role of emotional intelligence, Journal of Business Studies, 6 (2), 38-60, http://doi.org/10.4038/jbs.v6i2.46

Robinson, (2020). Gender and Job Satisfaction: A Study among School Teachers in North and East Part of Sri Lanka. MENTOR The Journal of Business Studies, 4(2), 25-40

Robinson, J. (2016). Repatriation Adjustment of Academics: Is Co-worker Support A Matter of Influence. Journal of Business Studies, 3(2), 110–127. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jbs.v3i2.8

James, R. (2020). Antecedents, coping strategies and consequences of repatriation adjustment: What do we know?, Journal of Management Matters, 7 (2), pp.52-71.

Dissanayaga, D.R, & Robinson, J. (2008). Perception on Organizational Culture and Employees Job Related Attitudes. Kelaniya Journal of Human Resource Management, 3(1), 1-20

Robinson, J. (2006). Personal Demographical Variables and Modes of Interpersonal Conflict Resolution. Journal of Business Studies, 3(1), pp. 16-23


Papers/Abstracts Published in Conference proceedings


Kowsikka, F.M.J.J. & James, R. (2019, July)). Newcomers’ socialization: the proactive behaviors, satisfaction and social integration. International Conference on contemporary Management, Faculty of management Studies and commerce, University of Jaffna, pp. 624-636

Robinson. J (2017, July). Impact of emotional intelligence on repatriation adjustment. International Research Conference on Contemporary Management. Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, pp. 360-368

Robinson, J. (2014). Repatriation adjustment: Proactive behaviour perceived organisational support and knowledge sharing, Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp.67-73

Sarawanabawan, A & Robinson, J. (2011). Human resource Development in Nothern Province, Special Reference to Jaffna District, Cintanai Koodam, Council of NGOS’ Jaffna District, pp, 22-26

Robinson, J. (2010, July). Role of Emotional Intelligence on the relationship between organisational politics perception and commitments: Affective, Continuance and Normative. International Conference on Management Practices for sustainable growth (ICMPSG), Annamalai University, India, 33-41

Robinson, J. (2011, July). The impact of Gender on the style of Interpersonal conflict handling. Proceedings of the International Conference on Leading Beyond Horizon: Engaging future, Annamalai University, India, pp. 396-399

Robinson, J. (2011, July). Perception of organizational Politics and workplace stress: Is emotional intelligence is a Matter of Influence, Proceedings of the International Conference on Leading Byon Horison: Engaging future”, Annamalai University, India, pp. 400-405. This manuscript was published in an edited volume of the conference “Human Resource: Core for Business and Social Development

Robinson, J. (2010, November). Job satisfaction commitment relationship: Is gender a matter of influence. Annual research conference, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp. 945-955

Robinson, J. (2009). The effect of emotional intelligence towards the organisational politics satisfaction relationship, International Research Conference on Management and Finance, University of Colombo, Sri Lank, pp. 833-840


Paper Presented at National/International Conference

Title: Self-leadership and Socialization: Proactive behavior as a Mediator

Presented: International Research Conference on Contemporary Management- April, 2021

Title: Humour at the workplace: Leasers’ humour and employees trust in the leader

Presented: Research Conference on Business Studies, October 2020.

Title: The role of Perceived External Employment Opportunity on the Relationship between Person Organization Fit and Retention

Presented: Annual research Conference, Jaffna Science Association, October 2020.

Title: Person Job Fit and Engagement: Is Organizational Politics a Matter of Influence,

Presented: Annual research Conference, Jaffna Science association- October, 2020

Title: Organizational Politics and Employee Stress: Meaningful Work as a mediator

Presented: International Research Conference on Contemporary Management- April, 2021

Title: The role of abusive supervision on the relationship between person-job fit and engagement,

Presented: Research conference on Business Studies- October, 2020

Title: Repatriation Adjustment: A study on Sri Lankan Academic Repatriates

Presented: International HR Conference, 2016

Title: Teachers’ PJ-Fit and Engagement: Abusive Supervision as a Moderator,

Presented: International Research Conference on Contemporary Management- April, 2021

Title: Newcomers’ socialisation: the proactive behaviors, satisfaction and social integration

Presented: International Conference on contemporary Management- July 2019

Title: Impact of emotional intelligence on repatriation adjustment

Presented: International Research Conference on Contemporary Management- July 2017

Title: Repatriation adjustment: Proactive behaviour perceived organisational support and knowledge sharing,

Presented: Jaffna University International Conference (JUIC)- December, 2014

Title: Organisational Politics and Its Impact on Employees’ Organisational Commitment- A Study on Banks in Jaffna Peninsula

Presented: Annual Research forum, Jaffna Science Association, Sri Lanka- -----2009

Title: Job satisfaction commitment relationship: Is gender a matter of influence

Presented: Annual Research Conference, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka- 2010

Title: Gender Influence on Styles of Interpersonal Handling

Presented: Annual Research forum, Jaffna Science Association- 2009

Title: Impact of emotional intelligence on employees’ performance

Presented: Vavuniya Annual Research Session, 2009

Title: Age and Self Efficacy of Employees and its’ influence on the Perception of Organizational Politics

Presented: Annual Research Conference, Vavuniya Campus, Sri Lanka- 2010