
Congratulations Mr. Nirmal Chathuranga (Department of Business Administration), Ms. Naduni Gunawardana (Department of Entrepreneurship) and Mr. Pasindu Dissanayake (Department of Business Economics): Your Accomplishment in Publishing in a Prestigious Journal (Scopus Indexed, SJR Q1, and ABDC A) is Truly Remarkable!

We are delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to the Authors for their exceptional achievement in publishing a research paper in the renowned Studies in Higher Education journal. The study, titled “Demographic influences on students’ self-efficacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion: a quantitative study in higher education in Sri Lanka,” is a remarkable contribution to the field of higher education, exploring how various demographic factors impact students’ confidence in supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.
This research brings critical insights into fostering inclusive educational spaces, with the potential to influence policy and practice in higher education. The study underscores the importance of understanding the diverse influences on self-efficacy to create welcoming and supportive environments for LGBTQ+ individuals.
This accomplishment is even more impressive given that Studies in Higher Education is a Scopus indexed journal, ranked Q1 on the SJR scale, and holds a prestigious ABDC A rating. Such recognition reflects the quality and impact of work on a global academic platform.
We applaud these 3 young researchers for their distinguished achievement and look forward to the lasting impact this research will have on promoting inclusivity in education.