Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MNS): Recent submissions
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Frequency of Hepatitis B, C and HIV infections among transfusion-dependent Thalassemia patients in Bangladesh
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-07)Transfusion transmitted infections (TTI) have become a major problem in patients with thalassemia who have to undergo regular transfusion. Though effective screening system and proper donor selection have lowered the rate ... -
Isolation of bacteria from dairy-based popular sweetmeat named swandesh following the molecular identification of Bacillus species
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018)Among all the sweetmeats found in Bangladesh, Swandesh achieves an intense popularity due to its delicate texture and sublime taste. Like other dairy products, it is high in carbohydrates and proteins, along with probiotic ... -
In silico comparative study of Zika Virus Proteins and analysis of Membrane glycoprotein M as a candidate for vaccine design
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-07-26)Zika virus is a (+) RNA virus that has become a major concern of public health in the last few years. It is known to cause microcephaly, reduction of brain circumference along with many type of brain injury in new-borns ... -
A prospective study on the efficiency of ciprofloxacin in combination with chloramphenicol and probiotics against multiple antibiotics resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
(BRAC University, 2017-12)Pneumonia is the single largest infectious cause of death in children worldwide. Not only children but also adult from all age groups can be suffered from pneumonia. Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that ... -
Understanding the effect of exposure of human pathogens to polluted surface water: Salmonella as a model organism
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018)Unplanned urbanization often results in the surface waters getting contaminated with industrial and faecal pollutants. The wide spectrum of industrial pollutants put pressure on the faecal organisms during their survival ... -
Determination of antimicrobial activity of some commercial fruit (apple, papaya, lemon and strawberry) extracts against bacteria causing urinary tract infection
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-05)Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a worldwide phenomenon in modern times which is increasing the dependency on antibiotics for its treatment. The current study was conducted in order to find alternatives to antibiotics by ... -
Quantitative analysis of artificial sweeteners in soft drink samples
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-02)Carbonated drinks are the biggest soft drinks sector around the globe and have grown significantly over the last few decades. It has become part of the urban lifestyle and is consumed by people regardless of age, religion, ... -
Prevalence of microorganism in cell phone and the behavioral pattern associated with the demographic of Dhaka City (North)
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-04)The mobile phone is currently the most used technological device used by the population of the planet. Due to its availability and efficiency of usage, it is very popular amongst the people of both developed and developing ... -
In silico B-cell and T-cell epitope-based vaccine designing against Chikungunya virus
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-05)Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an arthropod-borne alphavirus, belonging to the Togavirus family. There is no commercial treatment or vaccine against CHIKV, despite the acute epidemics taking place in several events distributed ... -
Determination of transfer of Azithromycin resistance gene though Conjugation, among Enterobacteriaceae, isolated from Urinary Tract Infected patients
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-05)Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) are a predominant bacterial infection caused by pathogens that are resistant to a long list of antibiotics and the greater challenge nowadays is to stop the spread of resistance to them. This ... -
Study of antibiotic resistance gene transfer between isolates from patients with urinary tract infection via conjugation
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-05)The Urinary Tract Infection is caused recurrently by Escherichia coli and also by Proteus spp., Klebsiella spp., Enterococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp. etc. [3, 11] Recently, UTIs are considered a severe public health ... -
Mathematical models to explain the export of Bangladesh
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-05-24)Export is a very important medium for a Nation to earn foreign currencies and specially for a country like Bangladesh to maintain their economy and GDP (Gross Domestic Product). In Bangladesh economy, a very significant ... -
Isolation of Salmonella spp. from raw meat, elucidation of their antibiotic susceptibility pattern and evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of Oregano (Origanum vulgare) and Black Sesame (Sesamum indicum)
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-04)With the increasing consumption of beef all over the world, the prospect of Salmonella spp. as a potential reservoir of antibiotic resistance was investigated. As plants are considered new sources of antimicrobial agents ... -
Influence of Mn Substitution on Structural and AC magnetic properties of (Ni0.4Cu0.15Zn0.45)1-xMnxFe2O4 with x=0.00, 0.15
(BRAC Univeristy, 2017)Structural and AC magnetic properties of (Ni0.4Cu0.15Zn0.45)1-xMnxFe2O4 (x=0.00 and 0.15) have been investigated which were prepared by solid state reaction method. Various chemical compositions were calcined at 9500C and ... -
Structural and AC magnetic properties of (Ni0.4Cu0.15Zn0.45)1-xMnxFe2O4(x=0.30, 0.45) due to Mn substitution
(BRAC Univeristy, 2017)Structural and magnetic properties of (Ni0.4Cu0.15Zn0.45)1-xMnxFe2O4 ferrites(x=0.3, x=0.45) were investigated and it was prepared by solid state reaction methods. Various chemical compositions were calcined at 950C, and ... -
Permeability measurements of Ni0.4Cu0.15Zn0.45Fe2O4 using impedance analyzer
(BRAC Univeristy, 2017)This internship presents the work of Ni0.4Cu0.15Zn0.45Fe2O4 sample preparation and its permeability measurements at different sintering temperature using 6500B impedance analyzer. Firstly ‘’Ni0.4Cu0.15Zn0.45Fe2O4‘’ sample ... -
Internship on (Ni0.4Cu0.15Zn0.45)1-xMnxFe2O4 sample preparation and calcination
(BRAC Univeristy, 2017)The sole purpose of this internship is to provide us hands on experience on how to measure, prepare and characterise a sample of the (Ni0.4Cu0.15Zn0.45)1-xMnxFe2O4 ferrites (x=0.3, x=0.45) which was further hand milled ... -
Chikungunya virus outbreak in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2017 - a seroprevalence study
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-01)Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by mainly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. In 2017, Chikungunya virus was introduced into the Dhaka city of Bangladesh and triggered a massive outbreak which affected ... -
Screening for silver resistant silE gene in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from wound and burn patients
(BRAC Univeristy, 2017-11)Background: Bacteria are one-celled organisms cause various infectious disease. Wound site is more susceptible to the pathogenic bacteria and those bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotic day by day, a serious threat to ... -
Isolation of cellulolytic bacteria from soil sample and production of cellulase and its purification
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-03)The cellulase producing bacteria were isolated from cow dung and characterized by morphological and biochemical analysis. Hence, studies pursue to unfold a novel cellulase that can overcome existing challenges in biorefinery, ...
