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View article: Social cohesion, trust, and utilisation of maternal health services among refugee and host community women in Bangladesh and Kenya
Social cohesion, trust, and utilisation of maternal health services among refugee and host community women in Bangladesh and Kenya Open
The global refugee crisis places significant pressure on host communities, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries. Social cohesion and trust between refugee and host communities are critical for maternal health service utilisatio…
View article: Exploring the Direct Health Expenses Incurred by Households in a Specific Community of Comilla District in Bangladesh
Exploring the Direct Health Expenses Incurred by Households in a Specific Community of Comilla District in Bangladesh Open
Bangladesh, a lower-middle-income country in South Asia, has made substantial strides in healthcare since its independence in 1971. However, healthcare expenses remain a significant challenge for households, particularly in rural areas. Th…
View article: Water Quality Assessment and Trophic State Evaluation of Foy’s Lake, Bangladesh
Water Quality Assessment and Trophic State Evaluation of Foy’s Lake, Bangladesh Open
In recent years, human activities have significantly altered Foy's Lake, shifting it from a clear, pristine state to a turbid, eutrophic condition. Thus, this study analyzed seasonal variations of physicochemical parameters, chlorophyll-a …
View article: Deep Tubewell Use and Child Diarrhea in Rural Bangladesh: Results from a Prospective Community Surveillance Study
Deep Tubewell Use and Child Diarrhea in Rural Bangladesh: Results from a Prospective Community Surveillance Study Open
Despite concerns, using deep tubewells may not translate to higher diarrhea risk among under-five children, and may reduce diarrhea further especially in social and environmental contexts associated with higher groundwater microbial contam…
View article: Awareness of HIV, HPV, and Gonorrhea, and acceptance of vaccines against them, among displaced persons and their host communities in Bangladesh
Awareness of HIV, HPV, and Gonorrhea, and acceptance of vaccines against them, among displaced persons and their host communities in Bangladesh Open
Introduction New vaccines are forthcoming for various diseases, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Acceptance by populations is critical for vaccine programs. Considering the ever-increasing number of displaced people global…
View article: Application of Machine Learning to Identify Influential Factors for Fecal Contamination of Shallow Groundwater
Application of Machine Learning to Identify Influential Factors for Fecal Contamination of Shallow Groundwater Open
Understanding influential factors for fecal contamination in groundwater is critical for ensuring water safety and public health. The objective of this study is to identify key factors for fecal contamination of shallow tubewells using mac…
View article: Application of Machine Learning to Identify Influential Factors for Fecal Contamination of Shallow Groundwater
Application of Machine Learning to Identify Influential Factors for Fecal Contamination of Shallow Groundwater Open
Understanding influential factors for fecal contamination in groundwater is critical for ensuring water safety and public health. The objective of this study is to identify key factors for fecal contamination of shallow tubewells using mac…
View article: WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN BANGLADESH'S TEXTILE SECTOR: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN BANGLADESH'S TEXTILE SECTOR: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS Open
This study examines working capital management (WCM) practices in Bangladesh’s textile sector, focusing on listed companies to assess their efficiency in handling short-term assets and liabilities. Analyzing data from 21 textile firms on t…
View article: TITLE PAGETitle: Aerococcus viridans, Staphylococcus haemolyticus and Corynebacterium bovis: sub-inhibitory exposure of lactic acid and cross-resistance to β-lactams antibioticsMd Shahinur Islam1, Julia Anna Blumenberg1*, Ann-Kathrin Bremer1, Christina Susanne Hölzel1 1 Institute for Animal Breeding & Husbandry, Faculty for Agricultural & Nutritional Sciences, Kiel University, 24098 Kiel, Germany*Corresponding author: Julia Anna BlumenbergInstitute for Animal Breeding & Husbandry, CAU Kiel, Hermann-Rodewald-Str. 6, 24098 Kiel, Germany. Phone: +49-431-880-2550.Email: [email protected]
TITLE PAGETitle: Aerococcus viridans, Staphylococcus haemolyticus and Corynebacterium bovis: sub-inhibitory exposure of lactic acid and cross-resistance to β-lactams antibioticsMd Shahinur Islam1, Julia Anna Blumenberg1*, Ann-Kathrin Bremer1, Christina Susanne Hölzel1 1 Institute for Animal Breeding & Husbandry, Faculty for Agricultural & Nutritional Sciences, Kiel University, 24098 Kiel, Germany*Corresponding author: Julia Anna BlumenbergInstitute for Animal Breeding & Husbandry, CAU Kiel, Hermann-Rodewald-Str. 6, 24098 Kiel, Germany. Phone: +49-431-880-2550.Email: [email protected] Open
View article: Evaluation of Microbiological Contamination in Fruit Juices and Sensitivity of Isolates to Radiation
Evaluation of Microbiological Contamination in Fruit Juices and Sensitivity of Isolates to Radiation Open
View article: Prevalence of mastitis and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus isolated from the infected udder of dairy cows in coastal regions
Prevalence of mastitis and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus isolated from the infected udder of dairy cows in coastal regions Open
Prevalence of mastitis and their antimicrobial resistance in Amtali (sub-district) area of Barguna District were studied. Mastitis was diagnosed by examining the udder and milk of 300 dairy cows. The bacteria were cultured and biochemical …
View article: Optimizing the Treatment of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: A Maintenance-Free Strategy for Complete Remission
Optimizing the Treatment of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: A Maintenance-Free Strategy for Complete Remission Open
Background: Acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) is a distinct variant of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), comprising 5-10% of all AML cases. Characterized by the t(15; 17) chromosomal translocation, APL presents a unique challenge due to its…
View article: Assessment of Physicochemical Properties of Water and Public Perceptions of Water Quality in Tasik Chini, Pahang, Malaysia
Assessment of Physicochemical Properties of Water and Public Perceptions of Water Quality in Tasik Chini, Pahang, Malaysia Open
The study was conducted to evaluate the physicochemical parameters of water and assess the public perception of the water quality status in the Tasik Chini watershed based on a community survey. The water sample was analyzed based on stand…
View article: Low cost and real-time surveillance of enteric infection and diarrhoeal disease using rapid diagnostic tests in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Low cost and real-time surveillance of enteric infection and diarrhoeal disease using rapid diagnostic tests in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh Open
Background Real-time disease surveillance is an important component of infection control in at-risk populations. However, data on cases or from lab testing is often not available in many low-resource settings. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDT),…
View article: Optimizing the Treatment of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: A Maintenance-Free Strategy for Complete Remission
Optimizing the Treatment of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: A Maintenance-Free Strategy for Complete Remission Open
Background: Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is a distinct variant of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), comprising 5–10% of all AML cases. Characterized by the t(15;17) chromosomal translocation, APL presents a unique challenge due to its as…
View article: Bangladesh is facing the consequences of the climate emergency
Bangladesh is facing the consequences of the climate emergency Open
mitigate the climate emergency and minimise associated health risks, write Rubhana
View article: Nontarget Analysis of Polluted Surface Waters in Bangladesh Using Open Science Workflows
Nontarget Analysis of Polluted Surface Waters in Bangladesh Using Open Science Workflows Open
Nontarget mass spectrometry has great potential to reveal patterns of water contamination globally through community science, but few studies are conducted in low-income countries, nor with open-source workflows, and few datasets are FAIR …
View article: Deep tubewell use is associated with increased household microbial contamination in rural Bangladesh: Results from a prospective cohort study among households in rural Bangladesh
Deep tubewell use is associated with increased household microbial contamination in rural Bangladesh: Results from a prospective cohort study among households in rural Bangladesh Open
View article: Protocol for a parallel group, two-arm, superiority cluster randomised trial to evaluate a community-level complementary-food safety and hygiene and nutrition intervention in Mali: the MaaCiwara study (version 1.3; 10 November 2022)
Protocol for a parallel group, two-arm, superiority cluster randomised trial to evaluate a community-level complementary-food safety and hygiene and nutrition intervention in Mali: the MaaCiwara study (version 1.3; 10 November 2022) Open
View article: Large scale peptide screening against main protease of <scp>SARS CoV</scp>‐2
Large scale peptide screening against main protease of <span>SARS CoV</span>‐2 Open
The COVID‐19 pandemic has been a public health emergency, with deadly forms constantly emerging around the world, highlighting the dire need for highly effective antiviral therapeutics. Peptide therapeutics show significant potential for t…
View article: A Comprehensive Study to Unleash the Putative Inhibitors of Serotype2 of Dengue Virus: Insights from an In Silico Structure-Based Drug Discovery
A Comprehensive Study to Unleash the Putative Inhibitors of Serotype2 of Dengue Virus: Insights from an In Silico Structure-Based Drug Discovery Open
View article: Protocol for a cluster randomised trial to evaluate a community-level complementary-food safety and hygiene and nutrition intervention in Mali: The MaaCiwara study (version 1.2; 31 March 2022)
Protocol for a cluster randomised trial to evaluate a community-level complementary-food safety and hygiene and nutrition intervention in Mali: The MaaCiwara study (version 1.2; 31 March 2022) Open
Background Diarrheal disease remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among the under-fives in many low- and middle-income countries. Changes to food safety practices and feeding methods around the weaning period, alongside i…
View article: Low cost and real-time surveillance of enteric infection and diarrhoeal disease using rapid diagnostic tests: A pilot study
Low cost and real-time surveillance of enteric infection and diarrhoeal disease using rapid diagnostic tests: A pilot study Open
Background Real-time disease surveillance is an important component of infection control in at-risk populations. However, data on cases or from lab testing is often not available in many low-resource settings. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDT),…
View article: Protocol for a cluster randomised trial to evaluate a community-level complementary-food safety and hygiene and nutrition intervention in Mali: The MaaCiwara study
Protocol for a cluster randomised trial to evaluate a community-level complementary-food safety and hygiene and nutrition intervention in Mali: The MaaCiwara study Open
Background Diarrheal disease remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among the under-fives in many low- and middle-income countries. Changes to food safety practices and feeding methods around the weaning period, alongside i…
View article: Women Empowerment and Livestock Development in Bangladesh: A Review
Women Empowerment and Livestock Development in Bangladesh: A Review Open
Livestock is generally considered a key asset for rural livelihoods in Bangladesh. After crops, it is the second most significant agriculture-related subsector. In addition, livestock is a means of cash income, nutrition, and a good source…
View article: MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS OF AN ECOLOGICAL MODEL FOR ASSESSING THE EMISSION OF AIR POLLUTANTS
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS OF AN ECOLOGICAL MODEL FOR ASSESSING THE EMISSION OF AIR POLLUTANTS Open
Recently, air pollution has become a major threat problem and a threat for human and with the increasing environmental awareness much attention has been paid to the environmental toxic. Mathematical models play an important role for unders…
View article: A comparison of traditional diarrhoea measurement methods with microbiological and biochemical indicators: A cross-sectional observational study in the Cox's Bazar displaced persons camp
A comparison of traditional diarrhoea measurement methods with microbiological and biochemical indicators: A cross-sectional observational study in the Cox's Bazar displaced persons camp Open
View article: Doctor‐patient relationship: Evidence from Bangladesh
Doctor‐patient relationship: Evidence from Bangladesh Open
Background and Aims This study analyses the nature and magnitude of the doctor‐patient relationship in Bangladesh, intending to trigger policy discussions for improving healthcare quality. The dearth of research on the nature and degree of…
View article: Molecular detection and drug resistance pattern of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from hospitalized human patients in Mymensingh
Molecular detection and drug resistance pattern of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from hospitalized human patients in Mymensingh Open
Background: The importance of Staphylococcus (S.) aureus as a persistent nosocomial and community acquired pathogen has become a global health concern. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is a major challenge to hospitals all over the w…
View article: Metagenome-Wide Analysis of Rural and Urban Surface Waters and Sediments in Bangladesh Identifies Human Waste as a Driver of Antibiotic Resistance
Metagenome-Wide Analysis of Rural and Urban Surface Waters and Sediments in Bangladesh Identifies Human Waste as a Driver of Antibiotic Resistance Open
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have higher burdens of multidrug-resistant infections than high-income countries, and there is thus an urgent need to elucidate the drivers of the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in LMICs. H…