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View article: Buried deep freshwater reserves beneath salinity-stressed coastal Bangladesh
Buried deep freshwater reserves beneath salinity-stressed coastal Bangladesh Open
Aquifer overexploitation and saltwater intrusion threaten freshwater resources in coastal regions worldwide. In Bangladesh, arsenic contamination further reduces shallow freshwater availability. In the coastal zone, much of the shallow gro…
View article: (Im)mobilization of iron, manganese, and arsenic during managed aquifer recharge in Bangladesh: Push-pull tests under oxidative and reductive conditions
(Im)mobilization of iron, manganese, and arsenic during managed aquifer recharge in Bangladesh: Push-pull tests under oxidative and reductive conditions Open
Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) systems have supplied drinking water to rural communities in southwestern Bangladesh since 2009. Although MAR enhances water availability, there are concerns about the potential mobilization of iron (Fe), man…
View article: Well Water Arsenic Mitigation in Bangladesh: Benefits Outweighing Risks of Sharing Private Environmental Data
Well Water Arsenic Mitigation in Bangladesh: Benefits Outweighing Risks of Sharing Private Environmental Data Open
This paper argues that environmental data should be collected and shared more widely to benefit public health while maintaining privacy, using Bangladesh's well water arsenic crisis as a case study. Arsenic of natural origin in well water …
View article: A Tribute to Gunnar Jacks (1937–2019): A Talented Scientist and Pioneer in Groundwater and Geochemistry
A Tribute to Gunnar Jacks (1937–2019): A Talented Scientist and Pioneer in Groundwater and Geochemistry Open
This journal issue (vol. 1 & no. 2) is solely dedicated to the pioneering research work, culture, life and legacy of Professor Gunnar Jacks, a distinguished scientist in groundwater, geochemistry, earth sciences and environmental geology. …
View article: Absence of community-acquired <i>Candida auris</i> colonization among newly hospitalized participants without recent healthcare exposure from a cross-sectional study in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Absence of community-acquired <i>Candida auris</i> colonization among newly hospitalized participants without recent healthcare exposure from a cross-sectional study in Dhaka, Bangladesh Open
Candida auris ( C. auris ), an emerging fungus, is primarily recognized for causing healthcare-associated infections. While carriage among hospitalized patients is well documented, community spread remains poorly understood. This study aim…
View article: Spatiotemporal dynamics of geomorphology, landuse, and storm surge inundation of FDMN settled in Bhasan Char island using geo-spatial techniques
Spatiotemporal dynamics of geomorphology, landuse, and storm surge inundation of FDMN settled in Bhasan Char island using geo-spatial techniques Open
View article: Deep fossil freshwater in coastal Bangladesh
Deep fossil freshwater in coastal Bangladesh Open
Aquifer overexploitation and saltwater intrusion threaten freshwater resources in coastal regions worldwide 1,2 . In Bangladesh, arsenic contamination and droughts further impact shallow freshwater availability in parts of the c…
View article: Hotspots of Dissolved Arsenic Generated from Buried Silt Layers along Fluctuating Rivers
Hotspots of Dissolved Arsenic Generated from Buried Silt Layers along Fluctuating Rivers Open
Previous studies along the banks of the tidal Meghna River of the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta demonstrated the active sequestration of dissolved arsenic (As) on newly formed iron oxide minerals (Fe(III)-oxides) within riverbank sands. …
View article: Corrigendum: What drives changes in surface water salinity in coastal Bangladesh?
Corrigendum: What drives changes in surface water salinity in coastal Bangladesh? Open
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View article: Halved mortality after reducing arsenic exposure in Bangladesh: a prospective cohort study with more than 20 years of follow-up
Halved mortality after reducing arsenic exposure in Bangladesh: a prospective cohort study with more than 20 years of follow-up Open
View article: Hydrogeochemical Investigation and Estimation of Aquifer Properties at Dhaka University Campus
Hydrogeochemical Investigation and Estimation of Aquifer Properties at Dhaka University Campus Open
The University of Dhaka has its own water supply system and entirely relies on groundwater. Ten groundwater samples were collected from 10 production wells of 120-320 m depth across the University campus from upper and lower Dupi Tila aqui…
View article: Supplementary Data for "Hotspots of Dissolved Arsenic Generated from Buried Silt Layers along Fluctuating Rivers"
Supplementary Data for "Hotspots of Dissolved Arsenic Generated from Buried Silt Layers along Fluctuating Rivers" Open
View article: Mass fluxes of dissolved arsenic discharging to the Meghna River are sufficient to account for the mass of arsenic in riverbank sediments - Data
Mass fluxes of dissolved arsenic discharging to the Meghna River are sufficient to account for the mass of arsenic in riverbank sediments - Data Open
View article: Data for "Contribution of Sedimentary Organic Matter to Arsenic Mobilization Along a Potential Natural Reactive Barrier (NRB) Near a River: The Meghna River, Bangladesh"
Data for "Contribution of Sedimentary Organic Matter to Arsenic Mobilization Along a Potential Natural Reactive Barrier (NRB) Near a River: The Meghna River, Bangladesh" Open
View article: What drives changes in surface water salinity in coastal Bangladesh?
What drives changes in surface water salinity in coastal Bangladesh? Open
The salinisation of freshwater resources is a priority concern in Asian mega-deltas including the Bengal Basin of Bangladesh where the livelihoods, ecosystem services and health of coastal populations are increasingly under threat. Underst…
View article: Salinisation of drinking water ponds and groundwater in coastal Bangladesh linked to tropical cyclones
Salinisation of drinking water ponds and groundwater in coastal Bangladesh linked to tropical cyclones Open
Salinity is a widespread problem along the Asian coast, mainly in reclaimed lands where most people live. These low-lying areas are vulnerable to impacts from tropical cyclone induced storm surges. The role of such surges on the long-term …
View article: Drillers mapping – as supportive tool to assess local hydrogeologic setting to enhance private sector capacity for scaling up safe water access
Drillers mapping – as supportive tool to assess local hydrogeologic setting to enhance private sector capacity for scaling up safe water access Open
Water supply in Bangladesh is mainly dependent on GW and there are some specialized/technical processes to bring that water from underground to surface and drillers are the most important and first tier of resources in this context. In 202…
View article: System strengthening and scaling up drinking water safety and reduction of the risks of arsenic in the communities of Bangladesh
System strengthening and scaling up drinking water safety and reduction of the risks of arsenic in the communities of Bangladesh Open
Despite 98.5% access to improved water sources, significant challenges remain to achieve the target of SDG 6.1. This includes the availability of safely managed drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, arsenic safe and fr…
View article: Preliminary investigations to assess potentialities of applying the SASMIT protocol in three contrasting hydrogeological environments in Bangladesh
Preliminary investigations to assess potentialities of applying the SASMIT protocol in three contrasting hydrogeological environments in Bangladesh Open
The SASMIT protocol, based on the linkage between dissolved arsenic (As) concentrations and color of sediments in the screened zone, has been developed during an As study in Matlab in southeast Bangladesh during 2005–2009. The current stud…
View article: Controls of lithology and groundwater pumping on arsenic contamination of deep groundwater in Bangladesh
Controls of lithology and groundwater pumping on arsenic contamination of deep groundwater in Bangladesh Open
Naturally elevated arsenic concentrations in shallow groundwater across the Bengal Basin threaten the health of millions of people. Deep (>150 m) groundwater low in arsenic is currently the most effective mitigation option in Bangladesh. H…
View article: Radiocarbon analysis of RNA, DIC, DOC and CH4 to constrain the sustainability of pumping Pleistocene aquifers in Bangladesh
Radiocarbon analysis of RNA, DIC, DOC and CH4 to constrain the sustainability of pumping Pleistocene aquifers in Bangladesh Open
Pleistocene aquifers are key for lowering the chronic exposure of the rural population to arsenic. Too little is known, however, about the sources of reactive carbon that maintain reducing conditions in these low-arsenic aquifers. This mat…
View article: Method for systematic and automatized data capturing of hydrogeological information, for provision of safe drinking water and sustainable groundwater management
Method for systematic and automatized data capturing of hydrogeological information, for provision of safe drinking water and sustainable groundwater management Open
The SASMIT protocol, based on the relation between arsenic (As) in groundwater and color of sediments, has previously been developed in Matlab, SE Bangladesh. The current study aimed to investigate the potentialities of a digital platform …
View article: Ending toxic arsenic exposure from well water in Bangladesh
Ending toxic arsenic exposure from well water in Bangladesh Open
Chronic exposure to arsenic from drinking well-water in Bangladesh has taken an immense toll. After an initial campaign to blanket test all wells in the country, mitigation efforts have faltered over the past decade. The government's new r…
View article: Screening of water points as first step for effective arsenic risk reduction in Bangladesh
Screening of water points as first step for effective arsenic risk reduction in Bangladesh Open
Arsenic screening or blanket survey of water points to assess the arsenic risk at community is a critical step for an effective arsenic mitigation programme. The mapping of existing safe and unsafe water options based on screening results …
View article: Developing machine learning approach for predicting groundwater quality based on arsenic and other major contaminants data to accelerate the SDG 6.0 agenda on drinking water safety
Developing machine learning approach for predicting groundwater quality based on arsenic and other major contaminants data to accelerate the SDG 6.0 agenda on drinking water safety Open
Alike several other countries, Bangladesh has large dependency on groundwater for drinking, agriculture and industrial usages. This study aimed at developing a new methodology based on supervised machine learning to predict Groundwater Qua…
View article: Supplementary Data for "Redox Trapping of Arsenic in Hyporheic Zones Modified by Silicate Weathering Beneath Floodplains"
Supplementary Data for "Redox Trapping of Arsenic in Hyporheic Zones Modified by Silicate Weathering Beneath Floodplains" Open
View article: Sediment delivery to sustain the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta under climate change and anthropogenic impacts
Sediment delivery to sustain the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta under climate change and anthropogenic impacts Open
View article: Examining the association between sports participation and mental health of adolescents
Examining the association between sports participation and mental health of adolescents Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: A clustered randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based intervention on the mental health of adolescents
A clustered randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based intervention on the mental health of adolescents Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: Predicting Subsurface Architecture From Surface Channel Networks in the Bengal Delta
Predicting Subsurface Architecture From Surface Channel Networks in the Bengal Delta Open
Groundwater is the primary source of water in the Bengal Delta but contamination threatens this vital resource. In deltaic environments, heterogeneous sedimentary architecture controls groundwater flow; therefore, characterizing subsurface…