Academic Qualification
Research publications
Awards and Scholarships
Services - University
services - Nation
Academic Qualification
- PhD: Tomas Bata University in Zlin 2013, Title : “The Role of Small and medium Enterprises (Industrial Sector) in charging poverty status in Sri Lanka.
- M.Phil: Madras University, India,2005
- M.A.Mysore University, India.,2004
- B.A. Econ (Hons) University of Jaffna, 1996.
Research publications
RESEARCH ARTICLES IN REFEREED AND INDEX JOURNALS
- Vijayakumar.S ., Brezinova,O , Poverty Incidence and Its Determinants in Estate Sector of Sri Lanka, Journal of Competitiveness, Vol.4, No.1, 2012, pp.44-55, ISSN:1804-171X.
- Vijayakumar.S., Brezinova,O ,An Empirical Study on Visibility of Conspicuous Consumption Motives of Consumers in Jaffna, Sri Lanka , International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance, Vol. 3, No. 3, 2012, Pp.239-244, ISSN:2010-023X.
- Vijayakumar, S. An Empirical study on the nexus of poverty, GDP growth, dependency ratio and employment in the developing countries. Journal of competitiveness, Vol.5, No.2, 2013, pp.67-82, ISSN: 1804-171X (Print), 1804-1728(On-line).
- Vijayakumar,S. The Effects of Exchange Rate on the Trade Balance in the Sri Lankan Context after Post Liberalization. International Journal on Global Business Management and Research. Vol:2, Issue:2, 2014, pp.46-56 .ISSN:2278 8425.
- Vijayakumar,S. An Empirical Investigation on the Association between Small and Medium Enterprises and the Economic growth of Sri Lanka, Trends-Economics and Management,Vol:7, issue:15, 2013, pp.82-91, ISSN:1802-8527.
- Mythili .R, Vijayakumar.S , Factors Influencing on Students’ Education of Plantation Sectors: Special Reference to Balangoda plantation sector, Global journal of Business and management research, 2017, Vol:5, Issue:1,ISSN2347-7814.
- Suveeda,K, Vijayakumar,S. An Association Among Poverty, Economic growth, Income inequality and Unemployment in Sri Lanka: Econometrics analysis, M-Infiniti, Journal of Management, 2015,Vol:8,issue :2,Pp.01-10, ISSN:0973-7197.
- Vijayakumar.S, The Trend and Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic growth in Sri Lanka: an Empirical Study, International journal of Management and technology, 2017, Vol:6,issue:1, ISSN 0975-3915.
- Marek Sedlaček.,Vijayakumar,S ,Companies´ Performance from Automotive Industry in a Relationship with the Economic Situation on Chosen markets during 2007-2010 period, Business Trends, Vol:2, Issue:4, 2012, pp.73-81, ISSN:1805-0603.
- Vijayakumar,S, The Contribution of Industrial Sector Small and Medium Enterprises on employment generation, output and value added and export income in Sri Lankan Economy: Evidence from mining and quarrying, manufacturing and electricity and gas, Annamalai Journal of Management, Special issue,2015,Pp59-64, ISSN:0974-0406.
- Suveeda,k., Vijayakumar,S, National Poverty trend in Sri Lanka: Is it positive, Annamalai Business Review, Special issue,2015,Pp.65-73, ISSN:0974-1690
- Mythili .R, Vijayakumar.S , Economic Factors Influencing on Students’ Education of Balangoda Plantation Sector in Sri Lanka, Journal of Samodhana, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2018 ,Vol :7,issu: 1
- Nisthar, S., Vijayakumar, S. An Analysis of the relationship between the real Gross Domestic Product and Tourism Sector: An Econometric study on Sri Lankan Perspective, International Journal of Global Business Management Research, 2016, Vol:5, Issue:1, Pp46-73, ISBN:22788425.
- Nisthar, S., Vijayakumar, S, Impact of Tourism in the Panama Region of Sri Lanka: An Econometric analysis of social impacts, Sri Lanka Journal of South Asian Studies, University of Jaffna, 2016, Vol:2, issue:2, Pp 75-99.
- Nisthar, S., Vijayakumar, S., Does Negative Social Impact Vividly Influence on Tourism Sector in Panama Region of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Journal of South Asian Studies, University of Jaffna, 2018, Vol:4, issue:1.
- Nisthar,S., Vijayakumar.S., Nufile.A.M.M., Positive Economic Impacts: An Analysis of Tourism in Panama Region, KALAM-International research journal, 2021, Volume :14, Issue:1 ,Pp 11-21.
- Nisthar,S., Vijayakumar.S., Nufile.A.M.M, An Analysis of Costs and benefits of Tourism Industry: A study of the empirical Global Context, Journal of Social Review, 2018,Vol:5, issue:2 ,Pp 67-71.
- Nisthar,S., Vijayakumar.S., Nufile.A.M.M , Exogenous growth: An Evidence from External Finance in context of Sri Lanka, KALAM International Research Journal, 2022, Vol:15, issue1,Pp 88-96.
- Navirathan. V , Vijayakumar .S , Jeyarajah .S Economic Impact of Covid-19 on the Tourism Sector in Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Volume:10, Issue :1, 2023, PP. 37-45.
- Navirathan. V , Vijayakumar .S , Jeyarajah , Impact of Tourism Sector on the Rural Development of Sri Lanka, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Volume :8, Issue :1, 2023, Pp 223-229.
- Navirathan. V , Vijayakumar .S , Jeyarajah, Study on Factors influencing the Tourism Earnings in Sri Lanka, Journal of Business Economics, Vol:5, Issue:1, 2023,Pp 39-54.
- Navirathan. V , Vijayakumar .S , Jeyarajah. Impact of Covid-19 on the Entrepreneurs in the Tourism sector in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. Mentor.Journal of Business Studies .Vol 7. Issue 2, 2023, .Pp.
- Nisthar,S., Vijayakumar.S., Nufile.A.M.M, Export-Led Growth: An Analysis from External Finance of Sri Lanka”, Sri Lanka Journal of South Asian Studies, Vol:04, issue 02: 2023 , Pp 35-48.
- Nisthar, S., Vijayakumar, S., & Nufile, AMM. (2023). An Analysis of Open Economic Equilibrium of Sri Lanka. Journal Business Economics. Faculty of Management & Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION).
RESEARCH ARTICLES IN EDITED BOOK
- Vijayakumar,S, Sustainable development and global challenges in Path to economic development: An inquiry based on Srilanka’s experience, Ravinthirakumaran,N and Ganeshamoorthy,M.(Eds),A festschrift in honour of Prof.N.Balakrishnan,pp 462-472, 2008, ISBN:978-955-51372-0-1,pp.462-472.
- Vijayakumar, S. What predominant factors affect poverty: Evidence from Sri Lanka?, Economic issues in Sri Lanka, 2014, pp 137-156, ISBN:987-955-50770-1-9.
- Vijayakumar, S. The role and performance of informal financial market in financial services of Sri Lanka, Contemporary Socioeconomic Issues in Sri Lanka, Department of Economics, University of Jaffna , 2014, ISBN:978-955-0585-05-2.
- Vijayakumar, S. (2014), The Potential resources of Vadamaradchi and Economic Status of Inhabitants, Divisional secretariat of Vadamaradchi South-West.
- Vijayakumar,S. (2016) Managing Fiscal policy for the Economic Development in Developing Countries: A conceptual and theoretical perspective, Sudar Oli, Kalaivani.V (Eds),A festschrift in honour of K.Tharumakulasingam, J/Senguntha Hindu college, Pp.86-101.
- Vijayakumar,S.(2023), Economic Crisis, Macroeconomic Mismanagement and Self-sufficiency in Sri Lanka; Contemporary Economic crisis in Sri Lanka, Published by Department of Economics, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
RESEARCH ARTICLE IN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE
- Vijayakumar,S, Poverty Status and Impact of Poverty Alleviation Policies in Sri Lanka: Special reference to Samurdhi, health and education, International conference, Annamalai University, India, 2010,ISBN:9789880627250,pp.24-31.
- Vijayakumar.S, The Corporate social responsibility in the poverty reduction, International conference on Competency Building Strategies in Business and Technology for Sustainable Development, Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, India, September 2011. ISBN 819217641X,pp.137-148.
- Vijayakumar.S ,Olga Brezinova,O ,The Conspicuous Consumption and the Visibility of Consumer Behavior: Special Reference to Low middle income and Poor in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. International Conference on Economics marketing and Management ICEMM, Hong Kong, January, 2012.Thomson Reuters ISI, EBSCO proceeding.ISBN:978-981-07-1080-4,pp167-174.
- Vijayakumar,S, Can market Contribute to the reduction of inequality and poverty in Sri Lanka? The International Conference on Hradec Economic Days, January, 2012, University of Hradec Kralove, Faculty of Management and Information Technology, Czech RepublicISBN:978-80-7435-172-3,pp.215-221.
- Nisthar, S., Vijayakumar, S., Nufile, A.A.M, Distribution of Income and Wealth in Islamism: A Comparative Study with Capitalism and socialism, 3rd International Conference: Sustainable Development through Innovation. Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2014.
- Nisthar, S., Vijayakumar, S., Nufile, A.A.M, Demand for Sustainable Tourism Development: A study with reference to Sri Lanka 2nd International Conference on contemporary Management, 2015, University of Jaffna,Pp.1052-1063, ISSN:2448-9883
- Jeevitha,T., Vijayakumar.S, The impact of FDI on economic growth in Sri Lanka: An Econometric analysis, 2nd International Conference on contemporary Management, 2015, University of Jaffna, Pp.402-410, ISSN:2448-9883
- Nishanthini, N; Vijayakumar,S, The nexus among the economic growth, Poverty, Inflation and Direct Foreign Investment: Sri Lankan Experience, International Conference on contemporary Management, 2015, University of Jaffna, Pp.290-298, ISSN:2448-9883.
- Nisthar, S., Vijayakumar, S., Nufile, A.A.M, Peace and Tourism: an Analysis of Bidirectional Relationship, South Eastern University Arts Research Session – 2016.
- Nisthar, S., Vijayakumar, S., Nufile, A.A.M, Dark Tourism and Its Potential Impacts on Tourism Industry in Sri Lanka, South Eastern University Arts Research Session – 2016
- Anusha.G .,Vijayakumar.s, An empirical investigation among monetary policy, inflation and economic growth in Sri Lanka since 1977-2014 ,4th international conference on contemporary management “inspiring pledge for sustainability over challenges (iccm,2017) 25th and 26th of july 2017.
- Niroja,S .,Vijayakumar.s, Role of small and medium enterprises for sustainable development : Special reference to study of automobile enterprises of Jaffna district ,4th international conference on contemporary management “inspiring pledge for sustainability over challenges (iccm,2017) 25th and 26th of july 2017.
- Arulvapilraj.A;Vijayakumar.S, The Economic and social Contributions of small and medium enterprises: Analysis based on Saddilippai Division, 7th international Symposium ,South Eastern University of Sri Lanka , 2017,Pp 469-478, ISBN:978-955-627-119-5.
- Piramilan, E., Vijayakumar,S, Changes in consumption pattern in post war: Special reference to Chavakachcheri Urban Area, 7th international Symposium, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2017,pp 479-492, ISBN:978-955-627-119-5, 7th international Symposium, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2017.
- Sugeeva,P; Vijayakumar,S, The contribution of Private Banks in the satisfaction of customers of Living in Karaveddy region, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2017, Pp 493-504,ISBN:978-955-627-119-5, 7th international Symposium, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2017.
- PIRATHEES.S.,VIJAYAKUMAR., The small and medium industries and challenges in the development of Uoorkavatturai Division, Proceeding of 7th international Symposium, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2017,Pp 459-468,ISBN:978-955-627-119-5.
- Sumitha,P., Vijayakumar,S., The impact of political and economic stability on tourist arrivals of Sri Lanka after liberalization, Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Contemporary Management, University of Jaffna, 2019.
- Francis, S. J.; Vijayakumar, S., Is the export-led growth hypothesis valid for Sri Lanka? A time series analysis, Proceedings of 9th International Symposium, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, 2019, ISBN: 978-955-627-189-8.
- Kolasrika,A., S. Vijayakumar,S., The factors detrimental to development of self-employment of women: A study with reference to Olaithoduvai Grama Niladhari Division , Proceedings of 9th International Symposium , South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, 2019, ISBN: 978-955-627-189-8.
- Mayusa.S., Vijayakuma.S , Factors influencing on the living standard of the cultivators: A study with reference to Katsilaimadu Grama Niladhari Division of Mullaitheevu district, Proceedings of 9th International Symposium , South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, 2019, ISBN: 978-955-627-189-8.
- Neerthana,G., Vijayakumar,S., Impact of foreign direct investment, money supply, exchange rate and international trade on economic growth in Sri Lanka: An Econometric analysis, Proceedings of 9th International Symposium , South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, 2019, ISBN: 978-955-627-189-8.
- Sinthujah.K., Vijayakumar.S., “Role of Activities of Samurshi projects in Improving living Standard of People of Thenmaradchi”, 6th international Conference on Contemporary Management “Issues and Challenges of Sustainable Development: Fostering Resolutions towards Economic Resilience” (ICCM,2021) 29th and 30th of April 2021.
- Naveerathan.V , Vijayakumar.S, Jeyarajah.S “ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE TOURISM SECTOR IN BATTICALOA DISTRICT OF SRI LANKA, World Summit on Social Sciences and Humanities (SOSH-2021) , 25th and 26th of September 2021
- Nisthar,S., Vijayakumar.S.,Nufile. AAM, Composition of External Finance of Sri Lanka: Evidence from Foreign Direct Investment. 7th international Conference on Contemporary Management “Transforming Business for Resilience in the new normal” Under the sphere of Jaffna University Research Conference (ICCM, 2022), 14th of July 2022.
- Vithuja, P.,Vijayakumar.S, The impact of Economic Status of People of Grama Niladhari Division on Education of students, Maanudam Research Conference, 2022 Under the sphere of Jaffna University Research Conference , 29th and 30th of July 2022.
- Kopithan,B., Vijayakumar.S, The impact of Foreign Direct investment , Exchange rate and Trade balance on the Economic Growth of Sri Lanka after Liberalization, Maanudam Research Conference, 2022 Under the sphere of Jaffna University Research Conference , 29th and 30th of July 2022.
- Kopithan,B., Vijayakumar.S, Impact of Public Expenditure on GDP growth in Sri Lanka: Econometrics Analysis, 2nd International Conference On Management and Entrepreneurship of Open University, 2023.
- Navirathan. V , Vijayakumar .S , Jeyarajah, A Study on increasing number of tourists as an engine for making public finance in Sri Lanka, Third Annual Emerging financial markets and policy conference (EFMP2023), Sri Lanka Finance Association, 23TH OF JUNE 2023.
- Nisthar, S., Vijayakumar, S., & Nufile, AMM. (2023). Environmental Impacts of Tourism: Factor Component Analysis. Sri Lanka Economic conference 2023. Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists – SLFUE. South Easton University of Sri Lanka.
EDITED BOOK
- Vijayakumar.S (Eds) ,(2009), “Conventional Life of Karaveddy” Thurai Pathipagam,Karaveddy
- Vijayakumar,S (Eds),(2014), Economic issues in Sri Lanka, Guru Printers, Jaffna
TEXT BOOKS PUBLISHED
- Vijayakumar,S.(2015), “Macroeconomics :Theory and Policy”(Second edition), Kumaran Book House,Colombo, ISBN:978-955-659-446-1
- Vijayakumar.S, .(2010), “Micro and Macro Economic Theories” , Semamadu Pathipagam,Colombo,ISBN:978-955-185-783-2
- Vijayakumar.S, .(2017), “New Changes in National income, Kuru pathippakam,ISBN:978-955-50770-1-9
- Vijayakumar.S, .(2018), “Advance Economics: Theory and Application , Guri pathippakam, ISBN:978-955-50770-3-3.
- Nisthar, S., Vijayakumar, S., Nufile, A.A.M, (2020) “TOURISM ECONOMICS IN SRI LANKA: A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE”, ARAAzeez Foundation, Maruthamunai, Sri Lanka (Powered by TECHLANG, Reg. No. KM/DS/SS/2000/14), ISBN : 978-955-7750-10-1.
EDITOR IN THE JOURNALS
- Managing Editor, Cintanai from 2008 to 2011. It is the Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.
- Associate Editor for Sri Lanka Journal of South Asian studies of Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna Since 2018 to 2021 April.
Awards and Scholarships
- University prize for the best performance in Economics at the Special Degree Examination in Arts, Part III
- Extra ordinary scholarship for PhD, Tomas Bata University
- Partial Funding for PhD Programme by National Centre for Advanced Studies, SL.
Services - University
- Member of student appeal committee in the Faculty of Arts from January 2015 to April 2018.
- Student counselor, Faculty of Arts from 19.02.2007 – August 2010 (for three years and seven months)
- Committee member for the preparation of Student Hand Book of Faculty of Arts for B.A degree programe since November 2015.
- Member of preparation of Record Book for Arts Faculty since December 2015.
- Person-In-Charge (PIC),Track- regional science, Jaffna University International research Conference 2014 (JUICE – 2014)“Accelerated Regional Development” University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 18- 19 December, 2014.
- Member, Sports Advisory Board, University of Jaffna from 2007 to 2011.
- Member of Sri Lanka Journal of south Asian studies for three years from 2014 to 2018
- Resource person in demonstrating course structure of the Faculty of Arts in the orientation programme of Faculty of Arts in 2017.
- Resource person in demonstrating course structure of the Faculty of Arts in the orientation programme of Faculty of Arts in 2018
- Member of the programme review working group (Human and physical resource) at faculty level, faculty of Arts in 2017.
- Member of web committee of University of Jaffna since 2016 to date.
- Member of Senate, University of Jaffna since November 2015 to date.
- Committee member of Section D in the Jaffna Science Association in 2008.
- Person in charge for quiz programme organized by Jaffna Science Association for the year 2008/2009.
- Member of the finance Committee of Jaffna University International Conference (JUICE)-2016 since in 2016.
- Member of selection committee for Economics in 2018
- Member and resource person of the panel to evaluate the research proposal of M.Phil Students.
- Board member of Development studies in the Faculty of Graduate studies since 2014 to 2020.
- Coordinator, Basic science, Faculty of Arts, 2013 and 2014
- Coordinator, Information and communication technology, Faculty of Arts, 2017 to 2022 July 31.
- Coordinator, National Unity and Reconciliation, ONUR, since 2017 to 2021.
- Project coordinator for establishment of IT department and IT lab in University of Jaffna from 2019 to 2022 July 31.
- Chairperson, Board of Study of Development Studies of the Faculty of Graduate Studies with effect from 26.09.2023.
- Person in charge for conducting national webinar, Department of economics 2021.
services - Nation
- Chief Examiner for A/L Economics, Evaluation since 2014-2022
- Reviewer, Programme review for state universities 2016 – 2018
- Board Member, Hindu Board of Education, Jaffna.
- Member, International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT),2013
- Member, International Economic Development and Research Centre (IEDRC)
- Member, Sri Lanka Economic Association, Colombo
- Assistant researcher, Project of UNDP, Risk Assessment of Microfinance Lending to Youth Enterprise Development Clients in the Communities for Progress in Jaffna and Vavuniya Districts
- District Wise Team Leader for FGD, KII and Recorded data collection for the North East Local Services Improvement Project (NELSIP) under the Ministry of Economic Development in 2017. This project was funded by World Bank.