Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MNS): Recent submissions
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Study of Titanium, Vanadium, Chromium and Manganese doped lead free double perovskites Cs2NaGaBr6 for potential solar cell
(Brac University, 2024-03)Lead-free inorganic double perovskites are making notable progress in the field of solar cells and optoelectronic devices. Promising materials such as Cs2NaGaBr6 are emerging as competitive alternatives. This research work ... -
Bacteriological study of Balu and Turag River
(Brac University, 2024)Bangladesh, being a riverine country, depends highly on the river water for various purposes including agriculture, domestic use and industrial usage. Thus, water pollution is also a massive conundrum for this country. ... -
Detection of genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater to monitor COVID-19 transmission
(Brac University, 2023-08)Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), an infectious respiratory disease caused by the viral strain, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has become a distinct cause of the global burden and a ... -
Association of MTHFR rs1801133, PEMT rs4244593, CHKA rs7928739, VNTRs IL-1RN intron 2 and NOS3 intron 4 polymorphisms with unexplained intrauterine fetal death in Bangladeshi population
(Brac University, 2024-04)This case-control study aimed to analyze interaction between increased risk of Intrauterine Fetal Death in Bangladeshi pregnant women and Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) of MTHFR (rs1801133), PEMT (rs4244593), CHKA ... -
Isolation and molecular identification of salt tolerant probiotic bacteria and their impacts on rice (Oryza sativa) seedlings
(Brac University, 2021-10)Soil salinity is a serious problem in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. It is the main barrier to attain sustainability in crop production in those particular areas. Moreover, the situation is getting worse along with time. ... -
Genomic characterization of environmental Klebsiella pneumoniae through whole genome sequencing
(Brac University, 2024-06)Klebsiella pneumoniae poses a significant public health threat due to its high antibiotic resistance and its role in severe infections, especially in healthcare settings. Investigating environmental K. pneumoniae is crucial ... -
Finding etiological factors for the onset of neonatal sepsis diagnosed in tertiary care hospitals in Dhaka, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2024-06)With an incidence rate of 76.8/1000 live births, or 36% of all neonatal fatalities, neonatal sepsis is one of the main causes of infant mortality in Bangladesh. Research from a few lower-middle-income (LMI) countries has ... -
Genetic susceptibility to coronary artery disease in Bangladesh: evaluation of MTHFR gene polymorphisms (C677T and A1298C) and hyperhomocysteinemia as independent risk factors of coronary artery disease among young Bangladeshi adults
(Brac University, 2024-06)Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study investigates the role of elevated plasma homocysteine (Hcy) levels as an independent risk factor for CAD and explores ... -
Resuscitation of bacterial biofilm by Sunlight: Effects on Vibrio cholerae, Shiga Toxin Producing Escherichia coli.
(Brac University, 2024-05)There is significant evidence that suggests that bacteria go through various mobile and immobile phases during their lifetime. All these various phases, in turn, facilitate the pathogenic bacteria to cause and spread ... -
Inhibition of acinetobacter baumannii biofilm formation by black pepper extract
(Brac University, 2024-08)Acinetobacter baumannii, a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen, is considered a significant concern in clinical aspects due to its ability to form biofilms and its resistance to multiple antibiotics. This study aims to ... -
Diversity of salmonella typhi-phages in Dhaka city through whole genome sequencing
(Brac University, 2024-06)Bacteriophages and their hosts form a vast ecosystem, with bacteria evolving diverse defense mechanisms against phage infection while phages simultaneously develop strategies to overcome these defenses. Limited data on ... -
Understanding Helicobacter pylori Infection Prevalence and Associated Factors in slum and swampy areas of Narayanganj, Bangladesh: Findings from Medical Camps
(Brac University, 2024-03)Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a significant global health concern, implicated in thepathogenesis of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. To assess the prevalence and potential determinants of H. pylori ... -
Understanding the impacts of biotechnology: a survey among the university students in chittagong
(Brac University, 2024-05)Biotechnology, a field of science dealing with modifying living organisms for various purposes, remains a subject of curiosity and uncertainty for many individuals. This study endeavors to shed light on the perceptions and ... -
Exploring of deletion mutation causative for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in Bangladesh cohort
(Brac University, 2022-10)Background: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an inherited genetic disorder resulting progressive skeletal, respiratory and cardiac muscle weakness. DMD is caused by a variety of mutations in DMD gene located on the X ... -
Prevalence of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in intensive care unit admitted patients from a hospital in Dhaka City, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-12)Background: Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii has become a concern in the world of healthcare. The most common source of infections acquired in hospitals is an opportunistic bacterial pathogen called A. ... -
Identification of Bacillus cereus and Cronobacter sakazakii on food products consumed by infants and children in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-08)Dried manufactured food products like baby formulas are often contaminated with various pathogenic bacteria. Bacillus cereus, which is widely known for foodborne intoxication, is a frequently observed contaminant. On the ... -
Predicting diabetes using machine learning: a comparative study of supervised classification models
(Brac University, 2023)Diabetes is a primary worldwide health concern that can develop at any age and has serious consequences. It results from imbalanced glucose levels in the body. As well as being a long-term disease, it has other associated ... -
Infertility of women in focus: risk factors and predictive outcome among women diagnosed with PCOS of Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-12)Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women, and it is the main cause of infertility in women of reproductive age due to anovulation. It affects women during their reproductive years and one ... -
Detection of inducible clindamycin resistance in methicillin-resistant and -susceptible staphylococcus aureus isolated from clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital of Dhaka City
(Brac University, 2024-01)A Gram-positive bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus, a microorganism present in the nasal passages of approximately 30% of individuals and on the skin of around 20% is responsible for a diverse range of clinical illnesses. ... -
Statistical analysis of network data flows and predictions using statistical and machine learning regression models
(Brac University, 2024-05)This paper presents a statistical analysis of measurements relating to network’s data flows and predictions using statistical and machine learning regression models. The study’s objective is to use statistical methods and ...
