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Variation of Vectorial Capacity and Life History Traits of Aedes aegypti; Main Vector for Dengue Transmission with Larval Diet Concentration
(2019)
Vectorial capacity (VC) is the number of new infections disseminated per case per day by an insect vector. There are several attempts define the VC of disease vectors. Mathematical approximation using different biological ...
Bionomics of Leishmaniasis Vector Sand Flies (Psychodidae:Phlebotominae) in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka
(2019)
Sand flies are responsible for the transmission of leishmaniasis, a disease caused by protozoan parasites of genus Leishmania. Control of the sand fly populations in disease endemic areas is a critical step in the effective ...
Species Composition of Medically Important Mosquitoes in Selected Areas of Kurunegala, Gampaha, Kegalle and Kandy Districts in Sri Lanka
(2019)
Mosquito borne diseases are one of major health problems in almost all tropical and subtropical countries including Sri Lanka. Knowledge on breeding places and the larval distribution are important parameters for risk ...
Study on Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Potential of Barringtonia asiatica Seed Kernel against MCF-7 Cell Line
(2019)
Breast cancer is the commonest carcinoma among women worldwide and the crude breast cancer incidence in Sri Lanka is 19 per 100,000 population, which is on the rise in the younger age groups due to increased life expectancy ...
Does Resistant Starch Content Vary with Processing? : A Study with Selected Traditional Rice Varieties of Sri Lanka
(2019)
Resistant starch (RS) includes starch and its degradation products that resist digestion in humans and confer many health benefits. Rice being our staple and with the current interest in consuming traditional rice varieties, ...
Study on Psychosocial Issues Related to Extramarital Relationships among Junior Sailors and Senior Sailors in Sri Lanka Navy
(2019)
In the present society, extramarital relationships amongst heterosexual married couples have become a major concern as they relate to various family and social issues. The prevalence of extramarital relationships in Sri ...