Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MNS): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Identification of Acinetobacter baumannii from clinical ACB complex isolates of nine sentinel surveillance sites of IEDCR: focus on their distribution and antibiotic susceptibility pattern
(Brac University, 2024-02)ACB complex, a major concern in hospitals, particularly in intensive care unit (ICU), causes nosocomial infections & is multidrug-resistant (MDR), making infection management practices more challenging. (Acb) complex ... -
Comparative analysis of prevalence and antimicrobial resistance pattern of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from hospital effluents wastewater and hospital adjacent communities in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-12)Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacterium with spherical shape. They are member of Bacillota family. By nature, this organism is facultatively anaerobe, facultative anaerobe microorganisms don’t require oxygen to ... -
An investigation into the present condition and biomolecular activities of Bangladeshi seaweed with deadly diseases: a review
(Brac University, 2024-01)The potential for therapeutic and nutraceutical applications of marine algae is unparalleled because they contain several novel molecules and other bioactive compounds. Many known and unknown marine algae are abundant in ... -
An update on Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome: a review of the current state of knowledge in Genetic Etiology, Molecular Pathogenesis, and Emerging Treatment Strategies
(Brac University, 2023-12)Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a premature aging system, which leads to death before 14.6 years due to cardiovascular complications and heart failure. HGPS is connected ... -
A review on prevalence and antimicrobial resistance in salmonella enteritidis and salmonella typhimurium in poultry
(Brac University, 2023-11)Salmonellosis poses an enduring global challenge, contributing significantly to foodborne illnesses and economic burdens. This review focused on the prevalence of Salmonella serovars Enteritidis and Typhimurium in poultry ... -
Distribution of complete CRISPR-Cas systems in vibrio cholerae and its effect on presence of plasmid derived contigs in complete genome assemblies
(BRAC University, 2023-05)Cholera is a water-borne disease caused by Vibrio cholerae that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Plasmids disseminate antibiotic resistance and have the potential to play critical roles in epidemic outbreaks. ...