School of Data and Sciences (SDS): Recent submissions
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A machine learning approach to predicting and mitigating traffic congestion
(Brac University, 2024-03)Traffic congestion has notable effects on urban mobility, impacting thousands of people on a daily basis which hampers economic productivity and environmental sustainability. This research represents an extensive approach ... -
Implementing laboratory information management system (LIMS) at National Control Laboratory(NCL), DGDA
(Brac University, 2024-04)This internship report details the development of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for the National Control Laboratory (NCL) of Bangladesh. LIMS software facilitates the organization and management of ... -
Leveraging deep learning algorithms for the timely detection of diseases in bean leaves
(Brac University, 2024-01)In sub-Saharan Africa, where agriculture is a major commercial activity, the security of staple crops like beans is threatened by persistent diseases, notably bean rust and angular leaf spot. Uromyces appendiculatus, the ... -
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 ... -
CattleSavior: towards implementing an advanced external disease detection system through deep learning
(Brac University, 2023-08)"Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), Foot and mouth (FMD), and Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) are some of the most common external diseases of cattle in Bangladesh. Besides, these diseases are highly contagious. Thus, ... -
Optimizing restaurant recommendations through sentiment analysis
(Brac University, 2024-03)"The rapid growth of the food industry and dining-out culture has led to a vast growth in the number of restaurants over the years. As a result, customers are overwhelmed with too many options to purchase their meals ... -
BnText2Table – dataset and Text-to-Table generation in Bangla
(Brac University, 2024-01)"In this fast-paced world, everyone relies on technology to get their work done quickly and efficiently, since using technology greatly simplifies every task that needs to be done. The majority of the publications are ... -
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 ... -
Determination of antibacterial and antioxidant activity of Spondias mombin stem bark extracts
(Brac University, 2024-04)Plants have been used throughout history in traditional medicine, and remain a promising source of pharmaceuticals. Spondias mombin, an ethnomedicinal plant recognized for its efficacy in treating various diseases, is also ... -
Evaluation of endometriosis risk factors, symptoms, and clinical treatments in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study
(Brac University, 2024-03)In Bangladesh, endometriosis is one of the leading causes of infertility. Endometriosis causes infertility in 25–50% of women, and it affects one out of every ten women of reproductive age. Unfortunately, many of these ... -
Investigating the Effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) emitted by cell phones on human health
(Brac University, 2024-03)"The research delves into the complex relationship between the non-ionizing radiation (NIR) under the segment of electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted from cell phones and the health complications of the residents of Dhaka ... -
Mutagenic effects of pesticides on Enteric Bacteria and their role in the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
(Brac University, 2023-12)Microbial antibiotic resistance threatens world health dangerously. Moreover the non-antibiotic stressors have also contributed to bacterial antibiotic resistance. Pesticides affect bacterial antibiotic resistance, and ... -
Health practices among rural adults regarding prevention of Hypertension
(Brac University, 2024-03)Bangladesh is currently facing the epidemiological transition from communicable diseases to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Rural people are more vulnerable due to their poor healthcare accessibility. Although hypertension ... -
Isolation of multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli from hospital wastewater and adjacent community water samples in Dhaka city, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-06)"Background: The emergence and spread of multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli (MDR E. coli) is a growing public health concern worldwide, including developing countries such as Bangladesh. Hospital wastewater and ... -
Antibacterial and antioxidant properties of Holarrhena pubescens (Bangla name- “Kurchi”) Bark Crude extract
(Brac University, 2024-06)The use of plants and their derivatives for therapeutic purposes dates back to the beginning of human civilization. Holarrhena pubescens, commonly known as "kurchi," is a medicinal plant recognized for its diverse ... -
Downregulation of SOCS1 gene in the development of Guillain-Barré syndrome
(Brac University, 2023-12)Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), is a post-infectious disorder of the peripheral nervous system mediated by an aberrant immune response where cytokines play an imperative role in disease pathogenesis. Suppressor of cytokine ...
