Mahmuda Akter, Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, A. K. M. Atique Ullah et al.
With the development of nanotechnology, silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) have become one of the most in-demand nanoparticles owing to their exponential number of uses in various sectors. The increased use of Ag-NPs-enhanced products may result in an increased level of toxicity affecting both the enviro...
Most. Zannatul Ferdous, Md. Saiful Islam, Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Abu Syed Md. Mosaddek et al.
In Bangladesh, an array of measures have been adopted to control the rapid spread of the COVID-19 epidemic. Such general population control measures could significantly influence perception, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards COVID-19. Here, we assessed KAP towards COVID-19 immediatel...
Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Nathan Mise, Md. Tajuddin Sikder et al.
Arsenic is a well-recognized environmental contaminant that occurs naturally through geogenic processes in the aquifer. More than 200 million people around the world are potentially exposed to the elevated level of arsenic mostly from Asia and Latin America. Many adverse health effects including ski...
Abid Hasan Khan, Sadia Sultana, Sahadat Hossain, M. Tasdik Hasan et al.
Highlights • To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study focused on COVID-19 associated mental health among the home-quarantined Bangladeshi university and college students.• University students had greater psychological impact due to COVID-19 than college students.• Perceived COVID-19 sym...
Najmuj Sakib, A. K. M. Israfil Bhuiyan, Sahadat Hossain, Firoj Al‐Mamun et al.
Abstract The recently developed Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) is a seven-item uni-dimensional scale that assesses the severity of fears of COVID-19. Given the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh, we aimed to translate and validate the FCV-19S in Bangla. The forward-backward translation...
Mohammed A. Mamun, Najmuj Sakib, David Gozal, A. K. M. Israfil Bhuiyan et al.
BACKGROUND: As with other countries worldwide, lockdown measures during the COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh were sudden and unexpected, and have the capacity to elicit serious psychological consequences. The present study examined the psychological consequences of COVID-19 in Bangladesh during the l...
Md. Saiful Islam, Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Rafia Tasnim, Md. Tajuddin Sikder et al.
Mental health problems in students are considered a public health challenge. We assessed the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) with the DASS-21, as well as associated factors, among university students in Bangladesh early in the COVID-19 outbreak. We hypothesized high levels of DAS...
Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Jakariya, Toshiyuki Hosokawa et al.
Although native and modified cyclodextrins (CDs) are somewhat effective in environmental applications, there is a continued interest in understanding their distinct role in various applications and effectiveness. This review highlights the tremendous efforts that have been made to enhance the effici...
Md. Saiful Islam, Abu Bakkar Siddique, Rejina Akter, Rafia Tasnim et al.
BACKGROUND: Several vaccines have been approved for use against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and distributed globally in different regions. However, general community knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations are poorly understood. Thus, the study aimed to investigate comm...
Md. Saiful Islam, Rejina Akter, Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Mark D. Griffiths
Abstract University students, especially those in their first year, not only face challenges related to their personal life but also to their academic performance. Such unfavorable conditions predispose them to psychological illnesses such as depression and anxiety. The present study surveyed first-...
Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Kaniz Fatima Binte Hossain, Subrata Banik, Md. Tajuddin Sikder et al.
Metals are ubiquitous in the environment due to huge industrial applications in the form of different chemicals and from extensive mining activities. The frequent exposures to metals and metalloids are crucial for the human health. Trace metals are beneficial for health whereas non-essential metals ...
Rafia Tasnim, Md. Saiful Islam, Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Md. Tajuddin Sikder et al.
Highlights • Bangladeshi student suicidal ideation was assessed during the COVID-19 outbreak.• The prevalence estimate of suicidal ideation was 12.8%.• Potential protective factors were being male, regular exercise, and good studies.• Potential risk related to sleep, cigarette smoking, and prior/fam...
Md. Saiful Islam, Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Rafia Tasnim, Rashenda Aziz Mohona et al.
Background: Smartphone and social media use are an integral part of our daily life. Currently, the impact of excessive smartphone and social media use during the COVID-19 pandemic is poorly understood. The present study aimed to investigate problematic smartphone use (PSPU) and problematic social me...
Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Yoshihiro Mihara, Md. Shariful Islam, Takeshi Saito et al.
Mohammed A. Mamun, Md. Sharif Hossain, Abu Bakkar Siddique, Md. Tajuddin Sikder et al.
Problematic Internet Use (PIU) has become a concern for public mental health across the globe. However, there are few studies assessing PIU in Bangladesh. The present cross-sectional study estimated the prevalence rate of PIU and its associated risk factors among 405 university students in Banglades...