Noakhali Science and Technology University

Dietary intake patterns and KDOQI guideline compliance among hemodialysis patients in Bangladesh: Gaps, misreporting, and clinical implications

Optimal nutrition is a central to the care of people receiving maintenance hemodialysis, yet dietary intake in these patients is usually measured by self-report, and self-report is known to be unreliable. Evidence from resource-limited dialysis settings is scarce. This cross-sect...

Design and in silico evaluation of PV-GNProtecta: an mRNA multi-epitope vaccine candidate against Puumala virus using immunoinformatics and structural analysis

Abstract Puumala virus (PUUV), the principal causative agent of nephropathia epidemica (NE), poses a significant public health threat due to its zoonotic transmission, renal complications, and the lack of an approved vaccine. In this study, an immunoinformatics-driven mRNA multi-...

Developing a knowledge management culture to stimulate organizational learning in digital environment: the effect of digital leadership and information technology

Purpose This study aims to explore how digital leadership (DL) and information technology (IT) influence knowledge management (KM) to the achievement of organizational learning (OL). In addition, it investigates the mediating effect of KM in the relationships between DL and OL, a...

Global trade, transportation technology, and inflation

This paper examines the impact of international trade on inflation using a novel geographic instrument grounded on advancement in air transportation technology. This paper employed a time-varying geographic instrument to address the endogeneity issue and uses a full panel framewo...

Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The Evolving Role of Public Libraries in Bangladesh

The successful integration of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into public library services depends on translating sustainability priorities into organizational practices. This study examines the role of public libraries in advancing the SDGs in Bangladesh...

Developing environmental performance in the Bangladesh banking sector: role of fintech, climate finance and environmental awareness

This study aims to investigate the relationship between climate banking and the environmental performance of banks in Bangladesh, focusing on climate finance, environmental awareness, and the role of FinTech. The study used the partial least squares structural equation modeling (...

Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria as Sustainable Bioinoculants for Mitigating Climate-Induced Abiotic Stresses

Extreme temperatures, drought, and salinity are among the most detrimental abiotic stressors limiting global plant productivity, and their frequency has intensified under climate change. These escalating pressures underscore the need for sustainable biological strategies that enh...

Do Women’s Board and Committee Roles Matter for FinTech Transparency? Evidence From Listed Banks in the United States, China, and India

ABSTRACT The rapid digitalization of banking has intensified the need for credible disclosure about technology‐enabled financial services and their governance and risk implications. Drawing primarily on agency theory, with resource dependence theory and stakeholder theory serving...

Vandalism of Liberation War Memorials in Bangladesh

This article examines reported incidents involving Liberation War memorials in Bangladesh from August 2024 to July 2025 after the regime change of Sheikh Hasina’s government. Drawing on qualitative analysis of media reports, the study explores where the incidents occurred, what s...

Revealing the species behind the label: DNA testing of cooked shark fillets in Western Australia

Context Poor labelling of shark products is a global problem that hampers sustainable fisheries and limits consumer choice. Aims We conducted a detailed assessment of mislabelling and species composition in cooked ‘shark’ products from Western Australian fish and chip shops. Meth...

Robust and explainable machine learning for leakage aware subject level voice based Parkinson disease detection

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder in which early diagnosis is essential for effective treatment and symptom management. Voice impairment is among the earliest indicators of PD, making voice-based machine learning (ML) approaches a promising non-...

Exploring factors influencing gen Z tourists’ smartphone app usage using a UTAUT2–TPB model

In this study, we explore factors affecting the intention of Generation Z tourists to use smartphone apps in tourism marketing, based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. A voluntary, online-administered survey that was promoted through social...

RNAi-based therapeutics targeting the F gene in human metapneumovirus: An in-silico approach

Background: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a major cause of acute respiratory tract infections, particularly in young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals. Despite its significant clinical burden, no approved antiviral therapies or vaccines are currently ava...