University of Rajshahi

Network analysis of anxiety, depression, and resilience among students at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Anxiety and depression are common and often co-occurring mental health problems among university students, while resilience is frequently inversely associated with psychological distress. In Bangladesh, these constructs have mostly been studied in isolation, and their interrelati...

Mapping satellite based research on climate change impacts and environmental responses through bibliometric analysis

Climate change affects ecosystems, water resources, and human systems worldwide, while satellite remote sensing provides large-scale and repeated observations of environmental change. However, existing bibliometric assessments often examine individual environmental applications,...

Vulnerability and Resilience: The Plight of Elderly Widows in Rural Bangladesh

ABSTRACT The article aims to explore the key challenges faced by elderly widows in rural Bangladesh. Specifically, it examines their socioeconomic and demographic conditions, the problems they encounter, and the initiatives taken by government (GOs) and nongovernmental organizati...

Factors affecting ChatGPT adoption among Bangladeshi university students with the moderating role of social influence

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into classrooms has revolutionized academic learning, presenting both opportunities and obstacles for learners’ advancement. The study aims to explore the factors of Extended technology acceptance model (TAM) by adding external vari...

Eco-friendly functionalization of cotton fabric using carboxymethyl chitosan and PLA graft copolymer for enhanced textile performance

This study presents the eco-friendly functionalization of cotton fabric using carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCh) and its poly( L -lactic acid) graft copolymer (CMCh-g-PLA) to enhance textile performance and reduce reliance on toxic finishing agents. The CMCh-g-PLA copolymer was synthe...

Understanding Hepatitis B–Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Nurses of a Selected Tertiary Hospital in Northwestern Bangladesh

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a global health concern, with nurses being particularly vulnerable to occupational exposure. In Bangladesh, however, there is limited understanding of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of nurses co...

Enhanced antimicrobial and antibiofilm effects of Baccaurea ramiflora Lour. fruit extract combined with FMSP-nanoparticles against multidrug-resistant bacteria: an in vitro and in silico analysis

Abstract Background The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and biofilm-associated infections poses significant challenges to public health. This study investigated the antibacterial and antibiofilm potential of ethanol extracts of Baccaurea ramiflora Lour. (B...

Integrating Geospatial Indicators and Statistical Modelling to Assess Environmental Drivers of Faunal Diversity Responses in the Rohingya Influx of Bangladesh

The southeastern coastal landscape of Bangladesh particularly the Cox’s Bazar district Ukhiya-Teknaf region is a globally important yet extremely fragile biodiversity zone in the Indo-Burma hotspot. Habitat conditions have changed dramatically due to rapid expansion of Rohingya s...

Comparative Proximate Composition and Fatty Acid Profile of the Freshwater Apple Snail Pila Globosa During Active and Aestivation Periods

Pila globosa , a freshwater apple snail widely consumed in South and Southeast Asia, represents a promising alternative source of high-quality protein and essential fatty acids. However, limited information is available on how physiological dormancy (aestivation) influences its n...

Machine learning and deep learning–based prediction of hypertension and analysis of its major risk factors in Bangladesh

Background Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Bangladesh. This study examined its prevalence, risk factors, and predictive modeling using machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) approaches. Method We analyzed cross-sectional data fro...

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 (...

Studies on the Assessment of Combining Ability and Heterosis in Maize Inbreds

The present study was carried out to determine the combining ability for yield and yield components by crossing six diverse maize inbreds in a half diallel mating design. Combining ability analysis for grain yield and its components in maize inbreds were carried out in 6×6 half d...

In-silico identification of SNPs associated with breast cancer for disclosing pathogenetic processes and therapeutic candidates

Breast cancer (BC) is a leading cause of premature death in women. However, researcher’s understanding of BC development, progression and its treatment strategies has not yet reached a satisfactory level. To address these issues, first, it is necessary to accurately identify the...

Beyond the Burden of Chastity: Character Evidence and the Changing Judicial Mindset in Bangladesh

In 2022, the colonial-era Evidence Act, 1872, was finally amended by the Evidence(Amendment) Act, 2022. It repealed section 155(4), the provision that allowed legalpractitioners to attack sexually assaulted women’s “general immoral character” to underminetheir testimony. Although...

Beyond the Burden of Chastity: Character Evidence and the Changing Judicial Mindset in Bangladesh

In 2022, the colonial-era Evidence Act, 1872, was finally amended by the Evidence(Amendment) Act, 2022. It repealed section 155(4), the provision that allowed legalpractitioners to attack sexually assaulted women’s “general immoral character” to underminetheir testimony. Although...

Circular Economy and Sustainable Development: Evidence From Green Innovation, Energy Transition, and Green Investment on Ecological Footprint in G7 Countries

ABSTRACT Achieving sustainable development in advanced economies requires accelerating the transition toward a circular economy while mitigating escalating ecological pressures. Despite growing policy attention, evidence remains limited on the joint effects of green finance, gree...

Precise Management of n‐Value Distribution at the 2D/3D Interface Enabling Efficient Wide‐Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells

Introducing a 2D perovskite layer on the surface of 3D perovskite has been broadly recognized as an effective strategy to enhance the performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, the mechanism governing the 2D phase formation remains uncertain. In this work, the phase t...

The Mean as a Center of Equilibrium: A Torque-Based Derivation

This work explores the mathematical relationship between the arithmetic mean from statistics and the center of equilibrium from mechanics. It demonstrates that the equilibrium condition of a system of weighted objects leads directly to the formula of the arithmetic mean. By conne...

The Mean as a Center of Equilibrium: A Torque-Based Derivation

This work explores the mathematical relationship between the arithmetic mean from statistics and the center of equilibrium from mechanics. It demonstrates that the equilibrium condition of a system of weighted objects leads directly to the formula of the arithmetic mean. By conne...

Identification of hypertension-associated bacterial key genes as potential targets and therapeutic agents through integrated bioinformatics approach

Hypertension (HTN) is a major global health burden and a leading risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Although numerous studies have explored host genetic factors and molecular mechanisms underlying HTN, increasing evidence indicates that gut microbiota dysbios...