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View article: Heavy Metal Contamination in Homestead Agricultural Soils of Bangladesh: Industrial Influence, Human Exposure and Ecological Risk Assessment
Heavy Metal Contamination in Homestead Agricultural Soils of Bangladesh: Industrial Influence, Human Exposure and Ecological Risk Assessment Open
Heavy metal contamination in agricultural soils poses serious threats to food safety, ecosystem integrity, and public health. This study investigates the concentrations, ecological risks, and human health impacts of nine heavy metals Cr, M…
View article: Distribution of Presumably Contaminating Elements (PCEs) in Roadside Agricultural Soils and Associated Health Risks Across Industrial, Peri-Urban, and Research Areas of Bangladesh
Distribution of Presumably Contaminating Elements (PCEs) in Roadside Agricultural Soils and Associated Health Risks Across Industrial, Peri-Urban, and Research Areas of Bangladesh Open
Agricultural soils near roadways are increasingly contaminated with presumably contaminating elements (PCEs), raising concerns for food safety and health risks in Bangladesh. This study quantified Mn, As, Co, Cr, Zn, Ni, Cu, Cd and Pb in r…
View article: Teaching Histology Using Digital Slides in a Virtual Classroom
Teaching Histology Using Digital Slides in a Virtual Classroom Open
In the Phase-I of MBBS programme in Bangladesh, anatomy teachers have been using glass slides and standard microscopes along with a brief review of the lectures with projection slides during practical education and training in histology in…
View article: Correlation of Handedness with Hand Length in Right Hander and Left Hander Medical Students in Bangladesh
Correlation of Handedness with Hand Length in Right Hander and Left Hander Medical Students in Bangladesh Open
A cross-sectional, analytical type study was performed in the Department of Anatomy, Dhaka Medical College, Bangladesh, from July 2016 to June 2017, to analyze the differences between right and left hand length and its correlation with han…
View article: Gravitating towards blockchain in sustainable higher education: a hybrid SEM-ANN technique
Gravitating towards blockchain in sustainable higher education: a hybrid SEM-ANN technique Open
The current study investigates the determinants affecting users’ intention to adopt blockchain technology in higher educational institutions (HEIs) through structural equation modeling (SEM), Artificial Neural Network, and the extended UTA…
View article: A study to assess the level of knowledge regarding oral hygiene among children of selected school, Guwahati.
A study to assess the level of knowledge regarding oral hygiene among children of selected school, Guwahati. Open
BACKGROUND: Oral health is another essential piece of the puzzle when it comes to staying healthy. The health of the child is the power of the nation. Children are one third of our population and all of our future. Dental hygiene is define…
View article: Clinicopathological Study of Soft Tissue Tumors and Immunohistochemical Analysis
Clinicopathological Study of Soft Tissue Tumors and Immunohistochemical Analysis Open
A BSTRACT Background: Soft-tissue tumors (STTs) are a rare and heterogeneous group of tumors, arising in connective tissues, mesenchymal in origin, and exhibit benign, intermediate or malignant behavior. Aims: This study was undertaken to …
View article: The Moving Mind Meets the Beating Heart in the Age of AI Healthcare
The Moving Mind Meets the Beating Heart in the Age of AI Healthcare Open
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how we tackle healthcare, and providing new methods of intelligence of complex biological systems. In this paper, the attention is drawn to the relation between two critical domains neurology an…
View article: Association between Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio and Preeclampsia: A Case-Control Study
Association between Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio and Preeclampsia: A Case-Control Study Open
Background & objective: Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy-specific disorder characterized by hypertension and multiorgan dysfunction, affecting 2-8% of pregnancies and posing significant risks for maternal and fetal health. This study inves…
View article: Scintigraphic Pattern of Multifocal Spinal TB
Scintigraphic Pattern of Multifocal Spinal TB Open
In the evaluation of inflammatory bone disease, trauma, metabolic bone disease, and benign or malignant tumors, bone scintigraphy has an important role among the diagnostic armamentarium. In the majority of cases, the scintigraphs demonstr…
View article: Role of AI Innovation, Clean Energy and Digital Economy towards Net Zero Emission in the United States: An ARDL Approach
Role of AI Innovation, Clean Energy and Digital Economy towards Net Zero Emission in the United States: An ARDL Approach Open
The current paper investigates the influences of AI innovation, GDP growth, renewable energy utilization, the digital economy, and industrialization on CO2 emissions in the USA from 1990 to 2022, incorporating the ARDL methodology. The out…
View article: Outcome and Management of Blunt Renal Trauma
Outcome and Management of Blunt Renal Trauma Open
Introduction: Blunt renal trauma is a significant concern in trauma cases, often resulting from motor vehicle accidents (MVA), falls, assaults, or sports-related injuries. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of blunt renal traumas…
View article: Loan Loss Provisioning and Profitability of the Private Commercial Banks of Bangladesh
Loan Loss Provisioning and Profitability of the Private Commercial Banks of Bangladesh Open
Loan Loss Provisioning is a major regulatory requirement for banks to maintain the stability of financial performance. In Bangladesh, non-performing loans (NPLs), are considered as the biggest challenge of the banking sector. Thus, loan lo…
View article: Loan Loss Provisioning and Profitability of the Private Commercial Banks of Bangladesh
Loan Loss Provisioning and Profitability of the Private Commercial Banks of Bangladesh Open
Loan Loss Provisioning is a major regulatory requirement for banks to maintain the stability of financial performance. In Bangladesh, non- performing loans (NPLs), are considered as the biggest challenge of the banking sector. Thus, loan l…
View article: Integrative Strategies for Ovarian Cancer Treatment: A Comprehensive Review from <i>Ayush</i> Perspectives
Integrative Strategies for Ovarian Cancer Treatment: A Comprehensive Review from <i>Ayush</i> Perspectives Open
Background: Ovarian Cancer remains a crucial reason for mortality among gynaecological diseases despite advancements in surgical techniques and chemotherapy. Delayed diagnosis often contributes to the unfavourable prognosis of the disorder…
View article: Enhancing Green Economy with Artificial Intelligence: Role of Energy Use and FDI in the United States
Enhancing Green Economy with Artificial Intelligence: Role of Energy Use and FDI in the United States Open
The escalating challenge of climate change necessitates an urgent exploration of factors influencing carbon emissions. This study contributes to the discourse by examining the interplay of technological, economic, and demographic factors o…
View article: Unveiling the Role of Artificial Intelligence and Stock Market Growth in Achieving Carbon Neutrality in the United States: An ARDL Model Analysis
Unveiling the Role of Artificial Intelligence and Stock Market Growth in Achieving Carbon Neutrality in the United States: An ARDL Model Analysis Open
Given the fact that climate change has become one of the most pressing problems in many countries in recent years, specialized researches on how to mitigate climate change has been adopted by many countries. Within this discussion, the inf…
View article: The Impact of Biofloc Technology on Water Quality in Aquaculture: A Systematic Meta-Analysis
The Impact of Biofloc Technology on Water Quality in Aquaculture: A Systematic Meta-Analysis Open
A technique called biofloc technology (BFT) is an environmentally friendly method for aquaculture in which a successful growing cycle depends on the maintenance and monitoring of water quality parameters. Studies have revealed that improvi…
View article: UPR-Induced miR-616 Inhibits Human Breast Cancer Cell Growth and Migration by Targeting c-MYC
UPR-Induced miR-616 Inhibits Human Breast Cancer Cell Growth and Migration by Targeting c-MYC Open
C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP), also known as growth arrest and DNA damage-inducible protein 153 (GADD153), belongs to the CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein (C/EBP) family. CHOP expression is induced by unfolded protein response (UPR), and s…
View article: Organizational Behavior of Private University Library Professionals: A Developing Country Perspective
Organizational Behavior of Private University Library Professionals: A Developing Country Perspective Open
The main aim of the study is to explore the organizational behavior of selected private university library professionals in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A standardized questionnaire was used to conduct a survey among 80 library professionals from fi…
View article: PERK-mediated induction of miR-5p and miR-3p arms of miR-616 regulates cell growth by targeting c-MYC
PERK-mediated induction of miR-5p and miR-3p arms of miR-616 regulates cell growth by targeting c-MYC Open
C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP), also known as DNA damage-inducible transcript 3 (DDIT3), is a member of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein (C/EBP) family. The expression of CHOP is upregulated during unfolded protein response (UPR), and susta…
View article: Growth and yield performance of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) as influenced by different doses of nitrogen and zinc fertilizers
Growth and yield performance of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) as influenced by different doses of nitrogen and zinc fertilizers Open
Application of appropriate doses of macro and micronutrients is pre-requisite for maximizing growth and yield of crops. The present study was conducted at the Horticulture Farm of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the p…
View article: Enhancing Growth and Yield of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) by Applying Cowdung and Micronutrients
Enhancing Growth and Yield of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) by Applying Cowdung and Micronutrients Open
Similar to other crops, balanced fertilization is one of the key elements of growing broccoli with a good yield. The study was carried out at the Horticulture Farm of the Department of Horticulture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Myme…
View article: RRM2 and CDC6 are novel effectors of XBP1-mediated endocrine resistance and predictive markers of tamoxifen sensitivity
RRM2 and CDC6 are novel effectors of XBP1-mediated endocrine resistance and predictive markers of tamoxifen sensitivity Open
Background Endocrine-resistant breast cancers have elevated expression of XBP1, where it drives endocrine resistance by controlling the expression of its target genes. Despite the in-depth understanding of the biological functions of XBP1 …
View article: RRM2 and CDC6 are novel effectors of XBP1-mediated endocrine resistance and predictive markers of tamoxifen sensitivity
RRM2 and CDC6 are novel effectors of XBP1-mediated endocrine resistance and predictive markers of tamoxifen sensitivity Open
Background: The molecular mechanisms that determine endocrine resistance in estrogen receptor α (ER)-positive breast cancer patients are poorly understood. A positive feedback loop created by the intersection between estrogen signalling an…
View article: Cation dynamics and growth morphology of aromatic rice under salt stress
Cation dynamics and growth morphology of aromatic rice under salt stress Open
Salinity is an abiotic stress which affects plant’s growth, morphology and cellular functions, and alters the ionic balance in the cytosol and vacuole in various crops. In the present investigation, salt stress was tested with three rice (…
View article: SELECTION OF FUELWOOD TREE SPECIES USING FUEL VALUE INDEX IN JHENAIDAH DISTRICT
SELECTION OF FUELWOOD TREE SPECIES USING FUEL VALUE INDEX IN JHENAIDAH DISTRICT Open
Four tree species Acacia nilotica, Samanea saman, Leucaena leucocephala, Tamarindus indica were collected from different wood vendors of Jhenidah district in Bangladesh to identify the potential fuelwood tree species through fuelwood prope…