Ultranarrow Semiconductor WS Nanoribbon Field-Effect Transistors.

Semiconducting transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have attracted significant attention for their potential to develop high-performance, energy-efficient, and nanoscale electronic devices. Despite notable advancements in scaling down the gate and channel length of TMD field-effect transistors (FETs), the fabrication of sub-30 nm narrow channels and devices with atomic-scale edge control still poses challenges. Here, we demonstrate a crystallography-controlled nanostructuring technique to fabricate ultranarrow tungsten disulfide (WS) nanoribbons as small as sub-10 nm in width.

Computational Assessment of - Curves and Tunability of 2D Semiconductor van der Waals Heterostructures.

Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have received significant interest for use in tunnel field-effect transistors (TFETs) due to their ultrathin layers and tunable band gap features. In this study, we used density functional theory (DFT) to investigate the electronic properties of six TMD heterostructures, namely, MoSe/HfS, MoTe/ZrS, MoTe/HfS, WSe/HfS, WTe/ZrS, and WTe/HfS, focusing on variations in band alignments. We demonstrate that WTe/ZrS and WTe/HfS have the smallest band gaps (close to 0 or broken) from the considered set.

PPILS: Protein-protein interaction prediction with language of biological coding.

Protein-protein interactions within a cell are essential for various fundamental biological processes. Computational techniques have arisen in bioinformatics due to the challenging and resource-intensive nature of experimental protein pair interaction studies. This research seeks to create a cutting-edge machine learning method for predicting protein pair interactions using carefully chosen input features and leveraging evolutionary data.

Accumulation of Microplastics and Potentially Toxic Elements in Plant Leaves Along an Urbanization Gradient in Bangladesh.

Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) and microplastics (MPs) in the atmosphere raise widespread apprehension due to their association with the ecosystem and public health. The accumulation of airborne MPs and PTEs was analyzed in leaves, and the Pollution Index (PI) was calculated along an industrial, residential, and rural gradient in Bangladesh. Only polyethylene terephthalate (PET) was found in the highest concentration in industrial areas compared to other areas.

Web-Based Passive Surveillance: Multifactorial Assessment of Sonali Chicken Diseases and Antimicrobial Prescription Pattern in Bangladesh.

Despite the significant growth in Sonali chicken production across Bangladesh, inadequate disease surveillance and control measures along with indiscriminate antimicrobial use remain major challenges to the sector. In this study, we evaluated the disease burden and antimicrobial prescription patterns of Sonali chickens in Bangladesh using a web-based data recording system from 2020 to 2021 and analyzed 1690 cases. The diagnoses recorded in the system were presumptive, as they were based on clinico-epidemiological history, clinical signs, and gross necropsy findings noted by registered veterinarians.

Exploration of the micellization behavior of sodium dodecyl sulfate in aqueous solution of gastric enzyme pepsin: Assessment of the consequences of sodium electrolytes and temperature.

This study explores the interactions between pepsin and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) using conductometric analysis and molecular docking to deepen our understanding of the role of pepsin. Conductometric studies were conducted to examine the micellization behavior of SDS with pepsin in aqueous solutions of various sodium electrolytes (NaBr, Na₂SO₄, Na₃PO₄, and CH₃COONa) at temperatures ranging from 300.55 K to 320.

Assessment of fish habitat suitability in the wake of elevated pollution of a tropical river in India.

Evaluating fish habitat suitability (FHS) is of utmost importance in the present times, as rising pollution and ecological stress have led to the deterioration of their habitat and population. The present study has evaluated ecological water quality using the comprehensive pollution index (CPI), eutrophication index (EI), and organic pollution index (OPI). Fish community structure has been assessed based on tropic level score (TLC) and habitat orientation score (HOS).

Effectiveness of prenatal intervention on neonatal hyperbilirubinemia management in rural Bangladesh: Results from a cluster-randomized trial.

Objectives: Nearly 80 % of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia cases are identified too late for medical treatment in lower-middle-income countries. Parents' understanding of neonatal jaundice is crucial for early detection and effective treatment. This study evaluated the effectiveness of prenatal sensitization in improving maternal knowledge and attitude toward neonatal hyperbilirubinemia management in Bangladesh.

Sustainable soil stabilization using industrial waste ash: Enhancing expansive clay properties.

This study investigates the use of various industrial waste materials-silica fume (SF), cement kiln dust (CKD), calcium carbide residue (CCR), rice husk ash (RHA), and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS)-as eco-friendly stabilizers for expansive clay soil (ECS). Laboratory tests were conducted to assess the impact of different proportions (3 %, 6 %, and 9 %) of these additives on the soil's physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties. Results indicated that the inclusion of industrial waste significantly improved the soil's behavior, with notable reductions in liquid limit (up to 37.

Motivating healthcare workers (HCWs) to ensure service delivery during public health emergencies: Insights from a discrete choice experiment during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh.

The disruption of health service delivery during public health emergencies, like Ebola and COVID-19, due to hesitancy among healthcare workers (HCWs) is well-documented. While previous studies have identified motivating factors for HCWs, accommodating all is often unfeasible due to resource limitations. Thus, identifying precise preferences is crucial from a policy standpoint.

Electrode Elastic Modulus as the Dominant Factor in the Capping Effect in Ferroelectric Hafnium Zirconium Oxide Thin Films.

The discovery of ferroelectricity in hafnia based thin films has catalyzed significant research focused on understanding the ferroelectric property origins and means to increase stability of the ferroelectric phase. Prior studies have revealed that biaxial tensile stress via an electrode "capping effect" is a suspected ferroelectric phase stabilization mechanism. This effect is commonly reported to stem from a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) incongruency between the hafnia and top electrode.

Papain expression in the cytoplasm by T7-promoter engineering and co-expression with human protein disulfide isomerase (PDI) and thiol peroxidase (GPx7) genes.

Unlabelled: Difficulties exist in obtaining full-length, correctly folded, and soluble papain or papain-like proteases that necessitate the exploration of alternative strategies. This study describes the development of an strain capable of producing soluble papain without the need for complex and time-consuming refolding steps. To enhance the production of soluble papain, engineered T7 promoters and a recombinant papain translationally fused with varying tags were constructed.

Data set for estimating combining abilities for yield and quality attributes in summer tomato using line by tester analysis in Bangladesh.

This article provides a dataset for line × tester analysis in the F1 generation of summer tomatoes using open-source R statistical software and the 'agricolae' package. The dataset includes seven inbred lines as female parents (L) and two testers as male parents (T) with diverse genetic bases and heat tolerance qualities. Fourteen cross combinations were produced through L × T (7 × 2) mating design, involving hybridization between lines () and testers () in a one-to-one fashion.

Utilizing Stakeholder Consultations to Identify Context-Specific Professional Skills for Veterinary Graduates in Bangladesh.

Despite professional skills being part of the Day One Competences published by national as well as international accreditation bodies, veterinary schools in Bangladesh have limited associated teaching within their curricula. Therefore, our study aimed to identify the most important professional skills for veterinarians in Bangladesh through local consultation to inform future initiatives to change the curriculum. Eleven focus groups were conducted with 45 stakeholders who included veterinarians who supervise students on workplacements, faculty, recent graduates, final year students, and clients.

Copper-Catalyzed γ-C(sp)-H Lactamization and Iminolactonization.

Despite extensive efforts to develop γ-lactamization reactions for pyrrolidinone synthesis using either cyclometallation, C-H insertion, or radical C-H abstraction strategies, γ-lactamization reactions of aliphatic amides using practical catalysts and common protecting groups remain extremely rare. Herein we report copper-catalyzed γ-C(sp)-H lactamization and iminolactonization of tosyl-protected aliphatic amides using inexpensive Selectfluor as the sole oxidant. A switchable selectivity of γ-lactams or γ-iminolactones can be obtained by using two different sets of reaction conditions.

Photocatalysis of Adsorbed Catechol on Degussa P25 TiO at the Air-Solid Interface.

Semiconductor photocatalysis with commercial TiO (Degussa P25) has shown significant potential in water treatment of organic pollutants. However, the photoinduced reactions of adsorbed catechol, a phenolic air pollutant from biomass burning and combustion emissions, at the air-solid interface of TiO remain unexplored. Herein we examine the photocatalytic decay of catechol in the presence of water vapor, which acts as an electron acceptor.

Aggregation behavior, interaction forces and physico-chemical parameters of cetyltrimethylammonium chloride in aqueous solution of bovine serum albumin: Impacts of short-chain alcohols and temperature.

To better understand the molecular interactions between cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC) and bovine serum albumin (BSA), we report the alteration of the physicochemical characteristics of CTAC in aqueous BSA solutions in the presence of different alcohols. The analyses were performed using the conductivity method at temperatures ranging from 298.15 to 323.

Occurrence, characteristics and distribution of microplastics in commercial marine fishes of the Bay of Bengal.

The study aimed to assess and characterize microplastics (MPs) in muscles, guts, and gills of six commercially important marine fish from the Bay of Bengal. FTIR was utilized to identify MP's polymer compositions. A total 7085 MPs identified, where tuna exhibited the highest count and Bombay duck had the lowest.

Color, proximate composition, bioactive compounds and antinutrient profiling of rose.

Rose (Rosa sp.) is one of the most important ornamentals which is commercialize for its aesthetic values, essential oils, cosmetic, perfume, pharmaceuticals and food industries in the world. It has wide range of variations that is mostly distinguished by petal color differences which is interlinked with the phytochemicals, secondary metabolites and antinutrient properties.

Association between antimicrobial usage and resistance on commercial broiler and layer farms in Bangladesh.

Antimicrobial resistance has emerged as a significant health problem worldwide, including in Bangladesh, where chickens are an important protein source for human nutrition. One of the factors accelerating the development of antimicrobial resistance is the inappropriate use of antimicrobials on commercial chicken farms. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2019 on 140 commercial chicken farms in the Chattogram district of Bangladesh to investigate the association between antimicrobial use and resistance in and spp.

CNN-based deep learning approach for classification of invasive ductal and metastasis types of breast carcinoma.

Objective: Breast cancer is one of the leading cancer causes among women worldwide. It can be classified as invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) or metastatic cancer. Early detection of breast cancer is challenging due to the lack of early warning signs.