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    Efficacy of “Shodasa Gruha Prabeda” and “Pasalos Vadarum Gruha Pada” Theories in Reflecting the Physical, Mental, Economic and Social Wellbeing of Residents
    (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Udayanga, N.W.B.A.L.
    Background: The main doors of any building is given a higher importance as it acts as the major points of entry for both its users and universal energy. The theories of ―Shodasa Dwara Prabeda‖ and ―Fifteen (15) base method of door placement‖ are two of the most utilized concepts in the placement of main doors. Thus, the current study was conducted to evaluate the influence of ―Shodasa Dwara Prabeda‖ and ―Fifteen (15) base method of door placement‖ on the physical, mental, social and economic wellness of the residents in a house. Methodology:A cluster of 20 households located within the Parakandeniya South Grama Niladhari Division (GND) of the Gampaha district secretariat Division were selected and the orientation of main doors and the section\s within with the main doors of each house is\are located were identified in accordance with ―Shodasa Dwara Sthapana‖ and ―15 base method of door placement‖, respectively. Based on the findings, the impact of the present orientation and placement of the doors on the residing family was deduced and the deduced outcomes were statistically compared with the actual condition (evaluated via interviews with the household head), by using the Kruskal-Wallis test in SPSS (version 23). Results
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    Role of Larval Indices on the Incidence of Dengue Epidemics in Akurana, Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Area, Kandy.
    (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Udayanga, N.W.B.A.L.; Gunathilaka, P.A.D.H.N.; Iqbal, M.C.M.; Fernando, M.A.S.T.; Abeyewickreme, W.
    As in many other Asian countries, vector control entities in Sri Lanka also depend upon larval indices as the major driving factor of routine entomological surveillance and management of dengue vectors. However, studies aimed at defining the role of larval indices, which reflect the population dynamics of dengue vectors, on the incidence of dengue outbreaks are limited. This is mainly due to restrictions in long-term vector density related data. Hence, the current study attempts to evaluate the role of larval indices on the incidence of dengue epidemics in Akurana, Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area.
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    Optimization of Critical Threshold Values for Aedes Mosquitoes based on Breteau Index in Kandy District of Sri Lanka.
    (In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Udayanga, N.W.B.A.L.; Gunathilaka, P.A.D.H.N.; Iqbal, M.C.M.; Kusumawathie, P.H.D.; Abeyewickreme, W.
    Many countries, including Sri Lanka, mainly depend upon Stegomyia indices,such as Premise Index (PI), Breteau Index (BI),Container Index (CI), and Pupal Index (PI) for routine entomological surveillance of dengue. Among them, BI remain as the most widely used larval index for vector management prior to and during epidemic incidences. Properly defined threshold values for BI are of essence, to assist the prediction of dengue epidemics and as a leading indicator for vector control. However, Sri Lanka still lacks effective thresholds for BI to initiate and drive dengue vector management activities. Hence, the present study attempts to define threshold values for BI based on an empirical modelling approach for the Kandy District of Sri Lanka.