Unlocking the Potential of ETDs: Implementation Novel ETD Repository in Chartered Institute of Personnel Management in Sri Lanka

Unlocking the Potential of ETDs: Implementation Novel ETD Repository in Chartered Institute of Personnel Management in Sri Lanka

Kamani Perera

Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) represent a vital and widely utilized open-access resource for scholars and researchers globally. Within higher education, these digital versions of theses and dissertations serve as crucial reservoirs of information and knowledge for forthcoming research activities. ETDs cover both electronic versions and traditional hard copies of scholarly works submitted by researchers to their respective universities or institutions. In brief, ETD can be defined as any thesis or dissertation mainly submitted, archived, and disseminated in electronic format. The creation of ETD repositories represents a revolutionary advancement in utilizing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to organize institutional research materials systematically, nurturing a creative platform to drive forthcoming research activities. However, in Sri Lanka, despite the growing significance of ETDs, there exists a gap in the availability and accessibility of these resources, particularly in the field of Human Resource Management (HRM). The implementation of a novel ETD repository tailored specifically for HRM research in Sri Lanka.

2024