Zapan Barua, Sajib Barua, Salma Aktar, Najma Kabir et al.
The proliferation of misinformation on social media platforms is faster than the spread of Corona Virus Diseases (COVID-19) and it can generate hefty deleterious consequences on health amid a disaster like COVID-19. Drawing upon research on the stimulus-response theory (hypodermic needle theory) and...
Md. Imam Hossain, Nur E. Alam, Sumaiya Akter, Umme Suriea et al.
BACKGROUND: Dengue, the mosquito borne disease has become a growing public health threat in Bangladesh due to its gradual increasing morbidity and mortality since 2000. In 2019, the country witnessed the worst ever dengue outbreak. The present study was conducted to characterize the socio-economic f...
Sheikh Sunzid Ahmed, Salma Aktar, Sharmin Zaman, Rumana Akther Jahan et al.
Abstract In this study, we evaluated the ability of waste shell powder (WSP) and moringa seed powder (MSP) individually or in combination to eliminate dye, heavy metal and resistant bacteria from the industrial wastewater (IWW). The presence of dyes, heavy metals, approximately 7.0 log CFU/ml of aer...
Saiful Amin, Salma Aktar, Md. Mijanur Rahman, Mohammed Mehadi Hassan Chowdhury
NLRP3 inflammasome is a critical immune component that plays a crucial role in mounting innate immune responses. The deleterious effects of inflammasome activation have been correlated with the COVID-19 disease severity. In the presence of several underlying disorders, the immune components of our b...
Nur E. Alam, Md. Shariful Islam, Hedayet Ullah, Md. Tarek Molla et al.
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer (BCa) is a leading cause of mortality among women in Bangladesh. Many young women in Bangladesh have poor knowledge about breast cancer screening, including risk factors, warning signs/symptoms, diagnosis and early detection. We investigated awareness about breast cancer ri...
Md. Sohrab Hossen, Md. Salman Sohel, Gazi Abu Horaira, Md. Aminul Haque Laskor et al.
We aim to investigate the obstacles faced by elderly indigenous individuals in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh when accessing healthcare services. A qualitative research approach was utilized, and data collection was carried out in three distinct regions of the aforementioned area. A total of...
Md. Nesarul Hoque, Umme Salma, Md. Jamal Uddin, Md. Martuza Ahamad et al.
In the sentiment analysis (SA) task, we can obtain a positive or negative-typed comment or feedback from an online user or a customer about any object, such as a movie, drama, food, and others. This user’s sentiment may positively impact various decision-making processes. In this regard, a lot of st...
H.M. Kamrul Hassan, Mohammed Shahedul Quader, Salma Aktar
In recent decades, consumers have been eventually shifting towards responsive green consumption behaviour. This study will examine the role of the perceived value (social value, environmental value and economic value) on green consumption attitude and which, in turn, affects young consumers' purchas...
Fatama Tous Zohora, Salma Aktar, Md. Imam Hossain
Background: Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is one of the major causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity, mortality and premature birth. 99% of the maternal deaths is occurring in developing countries like Bangladesh. Almost 12% of the maternal deaths is associated with hypertensive disorders ...
Salma Aktar, Saiful Amin
A balance in immune response against an unfamiliar pathogen is crucial to eliminate the infection. A cascade of cell signaling events is immediately activated upon sensing the presence of SARS-CoV-2 by cellular toll like receptors in a natural host response manner against the invading virus. The ult...
Md. Mijanur Rahman, Salma Aktar, Mohammad Omar Faruk, Mohammad Sharif Uddin et al.
Md. Mijanur Rahman1,2*, Salma Aktar1, Mohammad Omar Faruk3, Mohammad Sharif Uddin2, Jannatul Ferdouse2 and Md. Nural Anwar2 Pages: 1037-1045 Abstract | Full Text |PDF | XML https://doi.org/10.22207/JPAM.12.3.01
Md Moniruzzaman, M.W. Rahman, Salma Aktar, Mohsen Fathi Aghbolagh Mustafa Khan
Equilibrium and kinetic parameters of Cr(VI) adsorption on Hogla leaves (Typha Elephantina Roxb.) were determined in a batch process. Batch adsorption experiments were carried out as a function of pH, adsorbent dosage and initial metal ion concentration. Maximum metal adsorption was found to occur a...
Sumaiya Aktar, Md. Faruk Hossain, Md Mahmudul Hasan Rakib, Shacin Chandra Saha et al.
The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) Delta represents a major riverine system with limited data availability. This study investigates the morphodynamic behavior of the delta and estuarine from 1990 to 2021 by analyzing time-series satellite imagery and comprehensive literature review to identify key ...
Md. Mijanur Rahman, Jannatul Ferdouse, Rehana Akter, Mohammad Sharif Uddin et al.
Aims: Reducing indiscriminate and over use of antibiotics and chemical preservatives, finding better probiotics and new bacteriocins should get paramount importance which will eventually contribute to save lives of newborn to elderly. Some probiotic Lactobacillus produces bacteriocins or bacteriocin...
Salma Aktar, Mohammad Mahir Uddin, Kazi Shahanara Ahmed
Abstract\nBean pod borer, Maruca vitrata Geyer is a key pest of bean causing up to 80 percent yield loss. The present study was conducted at the Entomology Field Laboratory of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh during October 2017 to March 2018 to evaluate the bioefficacy of ...