Clinical spectrum and risk factors of severe dengue infection: findings from the 2023 dengue outbreak in Bangladesh.

Background: Since the first detection of dengue in 2000, Bangladesh has been facing an increasing number of dengue patients and related deaths every year. This situation warrants the importance of quickly identifying severe dengue patients to expedite necessary medical interventions which could potentially reduce the adverse consequences. The aim of this study was to identify clinical features and laboratory parameters of the severe dengue patients in the 2023 dengue outbreak in Bangladesh.

Optimizing the multi-model ensemble of CMIP6 GCMs for climate simulation over Bangladesh.

This study aims to enhance the precision of climate simulations by optimizing a multi-model ensemble of General Circulation Models (GCMs) for simulating precipitation, maximum temperature (Tmax), and minimum temperature (Tmin). Bangladesh, with its susceptibility to rapid seasonal shifts and various forms of flooding, is the focal point of this research. Historical simulations of 19 CMIP6 GCMs are meticulously compared with ERA5 data for 1986-2014.

Enlightened prognosis: Hepatitis prediction with an explainable machine learning approach.

Hepatitis is a widespread inflammatory condition of the liver, presenting a formidable global health challenge. Accurate and timely detection of hepatitis is crucial for effective patient management, yet existing methods exhibit limitations that underscore the need for innovative approaches. Early-stage detection of hepatitis is now possible with the recent adoption of machine learning and deep learning approaches.

Symbiosis, zero-waste goal and resource-sharing potential for UAE industries.

At present, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the largest economies with tremendous opportunities in the Middle East. However, unsustainable resource consumption and a linear economy have significantly altered the UAE's economic patterns, making it one of the major greenhouse emitters in the world. The government introduced a few approaches to limit fossil-based energy, along with some scattered resource recycling initiatives; however, the fundamental economic cycle is not adequately structured to maximize resource utilization and foster economic circulation.

Detrimental effects of chronic arsenic exposure through daily diet on hepatic and renal health: An animal model study.

Background: Bangladesh is heavily impacted by arsenic contamination; however, in-depth research regarding the consequences of arsenic exposure through contaminated food remains in its nascent stage.

Objectives: Our study aimed to examine the effects of consuming arsenic-contaminated rice and vegetables on Wistar albino rats.

Methodology: A total of 30 Wistar albino rats were divided into control and experimental groups, receiving diets containing arsenic-contaminated rice and vegetable for 120 days.

Exploring the oncogenic role and prognostic value of in human lung adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

Introduction: Lung cancer (LC) is a highly aggressive malignancy and remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which includes adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC), accounts for the majority of these deaths. Due to the lack of early clinical symptoms and late-stage diagnosis, there is an urgent need for precise and targeted therapeutic strategies.

evaluation of burn severity in skin tissue of rats using hemoglobin parameters estimated by red-green-blue imaging.

Significance: Burn injuries are a global public health problem and are estimated to cause more than 150,000 deaths annually. Even non-fatal burns result in prolonged hospitalization, disfigurement, and disability. The depth of the burn injury is crucial information for selecting adequate treatment for burns.

Amelioration of Hepatic Injury Through Oxidative Stress Management Employing Methanolic Extract of Crepe-Ginger (Cheilocostus speciosus (J. Koenig) C. Specht) Flower.

Cheilocostus speciosus (J. Koenig) C. Specht, commonly known as "crepe-ginger," is a traditional plant with edible flowers utilized in folk medicine.

Breast Cancer Awareness, Screening Practices, and Perceived Barriers Among Female Undergraduate Students: An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Breast cancer is a significant worldwide public health issue that poses a substantial threat to the lives of countless people around the world. Increasing awareness and implementing screening for breast cancer are two of the crucial strategies for decreasing the burden of disease. The study assessed awareness, practice, and perceived barriers to breast cancer screening among university students.

BWM analysis of online and offline learning effectiveness in Bangladesh.

The shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges and opportunities, particularly in developing nations like Bangladesh, where digital infrastructure is limited. This study compares the effectiveness of online and offline learning for Bangladeshi engineering students using the Best Worst Method (BWM), a robust decision-making tool that simplifies the analysis by focusing on the best and worst criteria, ensuring consistency and accuracy. Eight key factors, including cost, flexibility, learning effectiveness, and technological challenges, were evaluated to identify the distinct strengths and limitations of each learning modality.

Synthesis, antibacterial activity, in silico ADMET prediction, docking, and molecular dynamics studies of substituted phenyl and furan ring containing thiazole Schiff base derivatives.

This study synthesized eighteen phenyl and furan rings containing thiazole Schiff base derivatives 2(a-r) in five series, and spectral analyses confirmed their structures. The in vitro antibacterial activities of the synthesized analogs against two gram-positive and two gram-negative bacteria were evaluated by disk diffusion technique. Compounds (2d) and (2n) produced prominently high zone of inhibition with 48.

Challenges and prospects for the substitution of plastic products with jute in the context of Bangladesh-a social study.

Single-use plastics are a major environmental concern in developing countries like Bangladesh due to their non-biodegradable nature. Finding sustainable alternatives is crucial to reduce reliance on these harmful plastics and mitigate pollution. This study aims to explore the public opinions on plastic pollution and investigate the challenges and potential for substituting plastics with jute.

Emerging strategies in the sustainable removal of antibiotics using semiconductor-based photocatalysts.

In the constantly growing field of environmental sustainability, the threat of newly discovered pollutants, particularly antibiotics, has become a crucial concern. The widespread presence of these pharmaceutical substances in water sources presents a complex hazard to human health and ecological balance, requiring immediate and novel intervention techniques. Regarding this, semiconductor-based photocatalysts have appeared as promising candidates, providing a sustainable and efficient way to remove antibiotics from aquatic ecosystems.

Dynamic tuning of optoelectronic and mechanical properties in TlMCl (M = Ge, Sn) under pressure-induced phase transition.

Recent advances in lead-free halide perovskites have expanded their potential use in solar panels and optoelectronic applications. Motivated by their excellent properties, we investigate the physical characteristics of two lead-free halide perovskites, TlMCl (M = Ge, Sn), under hydrostatic pressure. This paper explores the pressure-induced semiconductor-to-metal phase transition in halide perovskites TlMCl (M = Ge, Sn), focusing on their optoelectronic and mechanical properties.

Crystal stability and the origin of transport properties of new MAX phases YAN (A = , ): A theoretical background for experimental study.

Crystal structure prediction has garnered considerable attention in recent years, and this study presents the density functional theory (DFT)-based first-principles prediction of the crystal stability and transport properties of YAN (A = , ) MAX phase compounds for the first time. The calculated structural properties are consistent with other yttrium-containing MAX phases. Most importantly, the formation enthalpy, cohesive energy, and predicted melting temperatures, combined with the total density of states (TDOS) analysis, indicate that YAN (A = , ) phases are thermodynamically stable and exhibit good structural stability.

evaluation of missense SNPs in cancer-associated Cystatin A protein and their potential to disrupt Cathepsin B interaction.

Cystatin A (CSTA) functions as a cysteine protease inhibitor by forming tight complexes with the cathepsins. Pathogenic mutations in the CSTA gene can disrupt this interaction, potentially leading to physiological ailments. In this study, eight bioinformatics tools (SIFT, PolyPhen-2, PROVEAN, P-Mut, MutPred2, SNAP2, SNPs & GO, and PHD-SNP) were implemented to analyze non-synonymous SNPs from the dbSNP database.

Evidence based QUality Improvement for Prescribing Stewardship in ICU (EQUIPS-ICU): protocol for type III hybrid implementation-effectiveness study.

Background: Approximately half of all antimicrobial prescriptions in intensive care units (ICUs) may be inappropriate, including those prescribed when not needed, in unnecessary combinations or for longer durations than needed. Inappropriate prescribing is costly, exposes patients to unnecessary side-effects and drives population-level antimicrobial resistance, the prevalence and consequences of which are greatest in low- and middle-income countries. However, the implementation of interventions to improve the appropriateness of antimicrobial prescribing has been variable and requires further study.

Newly predicted halide perovskites MgAB (A = N, Bi; B = F, Br, I) for next-generation photovoltaic applications: a first-principles study.

The research examines the exceptional physical characteristics of MgAB (A = N, Bi; B = F, Br, I) perovskite compounds through density functional theory to assess their feasibility for photovoltaic applications. Mechanical characterization further supports their stability where out of all the compounds, MgBiI demonstrates high ductility, while MgNF and MgBiBr possess a brittle nature. The calculated elastic constants and anisotropy factors also substantiate their mechanical stability, while there is an observed declining trend in Debye temperature with increase in atomic number.

Evaluating environmental flows for the targeted fish habitats in selected rivers.

This study aims to assess environmental flow (EF) to ensure fish habitats while serving as a drinking water source, determined as the Mean Annual Flow (MAF). The research estimates the EF requirements for fish populations and drinking water supply in the selected rivers, i.e.

Exopolysaccharides from camel milk-derived C66: Structural characterization, bioactive and rheological properties for food applications.

Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are valued as safe, functional bio-ingredients in food. Produced by microorganisms like lactic acid bacteria (LAB), they enhance the rheological and sensory properties of food products. In this study, C66 (EPS-C66), was utilized to produce EPS.

Correlation awareness evolutionary sparse hybrid spectral band selection algorithm to detect aflatoxin B1 contaminated almonds using hyperspectral images.

Aflatoxin B1 is a harmful metabolite that frequently contaminates almonds, other nuts, and grains. Prolonged consumption of foods contaminated with aflatoxin B1 can lead to severe health issues. Hyperspectral imaging enables rapid, non-destructive detection of aflatoxin B1, but its high dimensionality complicates data analysis and increases complexity of classification models.

Occupational health safety in aquaculture: A case study on semi-intensive shrimp farmers of Bangladesh.

The study examined health safety issues among semi-intensive shrimp farmers in southwestern Bangladesh. The study assessed semi-intensive shrimp farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) on health and safety during their farm activities. The KAP model examined working circumstances, exposures, health complaints, diseases, current health status, and job satisfaction.

Identifying health risk determinants and molecular targets in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis via combined differential and weighted gene co-expression analysis.

Introduction: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare but debilitating lung disease characterized by excessive fibrotic tissue accumulation, primarily affecting individuals over 50 years of age. Early diagnosis is challenging, and without intervention, the prognosis remains poor. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying IPF pathogenesis is crucial for identifying diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets.

Novel CsAuMF (M = As, Sb) double halide perovskites: sunlight and industrial waste heat management device applications.

The upcoming lead-free double halide perovskites are sustainable alternatives to lead perovskites in renewable energy technologies. This study conducted a comprehensive investigation into the structural, electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of novel CsAuMF (M = As, Sb) double halide perovskites using a density functional theory-based approach. The tolerance factors and negative formation energies, as well as analysis of phonon dispersion, confirm structural and dynamic stability.

Therapeutic Potential of Artemisia campestris Essential Oil: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Anticancer Insights From In Silico Analysis.

Artemisia campestris subsp. campestris (tuguft) is a medicinal plant traditionally used in Algerian medicine. This study investigates the chemical composition and bioactivity of its essential oil (ACEO).