Journal of Sinhala Studies

About the Journal

The principal objective of this peer-reviewed journal is to provide a platform to disseminate  research findings of the university academics, especially in the field of Sinhala. This journal  accepts papers in the language studies, linguistics, literature, and other relevant areas to  language-relevant studies and priority will be given to the Sinhala language studies. JSS  publishes refereed, well-written original research articles, and studies and reviews that  describe the latest research and developments in the field of Sinhala. By usual practice,  papers previously published and under consideration for publications elsewhere cannot be  accepted. Authors must agree not to publish accepted papers elsewhere without the prior  permission of JSS. Two issues are published annually.

Editorial Board

Reviewing 

All Articles will be double blind reviewed by two independent reviewers in the relevant field. 

Editing 

The Board of Editors has the authority to edit the article/paper to conform to the style and  format of the Journal. 

Language  

Primary languages of the journal are English and Sinhala, and authors are encouraged to  submit high-quality articles written in English and Sinhala. However, articles written in  Sinhala must be associated with an abstract in English in addition to a Sinhala abstract.  

Frequency 

The Journal is published in February and August of each year. 

Article Types 

The journals can consider the following article types :  

Original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models,  case studies, empirical research, technical notes, and book reviews. 

 

Editorial Board – 2026 

Editor-in-Chief 

Lecturer, Ven. (Dr.) Padiyathalawe Amarawansa Thero 

 

Editors 

Prof. (Dr) (Mr.) Upul Priyantha Gamage 

Professor (Dr.) (Ms.) A.L.N.P. Perera  

Senior Lecturer (Mr.) Saman Peramuna  

Senior Lecturer (Mr.) Kalpa Eranda

 

Board of Advisor 

Prof. (Dr) (Mr.) Upul Priyantha Gamage 

Head – Department of Sinhala

Panel of Reviewers
  1. Professor Ven. Aluthgama Vimalarathana Thero – Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
  2. Professor (Dr.) (Ms.). Sandya Kahandagamage – University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
  3. Professor (Dr.) (Ms.) A.L.N.P. Perera – Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
  4. Professor Ven. (Dr.) Malwane Chandaratana Thero – University of Kelaniya
  5. Professor (Dr.) (Ms.) Jayalatha Madawaththa – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  6. Professor (Dr.) (Ms.) Indira J. Mawelle – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  7. Professor (Dr.) Ven. Nawalapitiye Anuradha Sudhammika – University of Sri  Jayewardenepura 
  8. Professor (Dr.) (Mr.) G. A. Gamini Rathnashri – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  9. Professor (Dr.) (Mr.) E.D.N.S. Abeyrathne – Uva Wellassa University 
  10. Professor (Dr.) (Mr.) Chandima Bogahawatta – University of Kelaniya
  11. Professor Ven. (Dr.) Lenagala Siriniwasa Thero – Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
  12. Professor Ven. (Dr.) Neluwe Sumanawansa Thero – Buddhist and Pali University of Sri  Lanka 
  13. Professor (Dr.) (Ms.) Sunethra Kankanamge – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  14. Professor (Dr.) (Mr.) Amila Kaluarachchi – University of Kelaniya 
  15. Professor (Dr.) (Mr.) Lakshman Senevirathne – University of Kelaniya
  16. Professor (Dr.) (Ms.) Latha Gurusinghe – University of Colombo 
  17. Senior Lecturer (Dr.) (Ms.) Nirosha Salwathura – Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
  18. Senior Lecturer (Dr.). Senesh Dissanaike Bandara – University of Sri Jayewardenepura S
  19. enior Lecturer (Dr.). Aruna Lokuliyana – University of Kelaniya. 
  20. Senior Lecturer (Mr.) Saman Peramuna – Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
  21. Senior Lecturer (Dr.) (Ms.) Waruni Tennakoon – Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
  22. Senior Lecturer (Dr.) (Mr.) Welivitage Ishanka Malsiri – Buddhist and Pali University of Sri  Lanka 
  23. Senior Lecturer (Dr.) (Ms.) M.P.M. Arachchi – Uva Wellassa University
  24. Senior Lecturer (Mr.) (Mr.) P. L. Nugapitiya – University of Peradeniya
  25. Senior Lecturer (Ms.) Dilini Ariyawansa – University of Peradeniya 
Areas of Submission

This journal accepts papers in the language studies, linguistics, literature, and other  relevant areas to language-relevant studies and priority will be given to the Sinhala  language and literature studies. 

Submissions

Volumes

Journal of Sinhala Studies - Vol IV Issue II
Journal of Sinhala Studies - Vol IV Issue I
Journal of Sinhala Studies - Vol III Issue II
Journal of Sinhala Studies - Vol III Issue I
Journal of Sinhala Studies - Vol II Issue II
Journal of Sinhala Studies - Vol II Issue I
Journal of Sinhala Studies - Vol I Issue II
Journal of Sinhala Studies - Vol I Issue I

Contact Details

Email: sinh@bpu.ac.lk

Office: Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Sinhala Studies, Department of Sinhala, Faculty of Language Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Pitipana, Homagama, Sri Lanka.

Tel. 0112 891 089