Drilling mud contamination effect on wellbore cement strength: An experimental investigation.

Cementing is an essential downhole operation during the drilling of oil, gas, and geothermal wells, with the primary objective of providing structural support and a seal in the wellbore. It is important to attain adequate cement strength to preserve well integrity, inhibit fluid movement, enhance zonal isolation, and hold the wellbore casing in place. However, a significant challenge arises from the potential contamination of the cement by drilling mud (DM) during the placement process.

Socio-economic inequalities in minimum dietary diversity among Bangladeshi children aged 6-23 months: a decomposition analysis.

This study aimed to measure the socio-economic inequalities in having minimum dietary diversity (MDD) among Bangladeshi children aged 6-23 months as well as to determine the factors that potentially contribute to the inequity. The Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2017-2018 data were used in this study. A sample of 2405 (weighted) children aged 6-23 months was included.

Human monkeypox and preparedness of Bangladesh: A knowledge and attitude assessment study among medical doctors.

Objective: The recent increasing incidence of human monkeypox cases highlights the necessity of early detection, prompt response and preventive management to stop it in its tracks, and healthcare workers play the most crucial role here. This study aims at assessing the preparedness of Bangladeshi medical doctors by assessing their knowledge and attitude regarding monkeypox.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted among the practicing medical doctors all over Bangladesh.

Investigating the input power quality of multi-pulse AC-DC power converter fed induction motor drives.

Optimization of supply current total harmonic distortion (THD) of multi-pulse AC-DC power converter fed induction motor drive (IMD) is always a challenging issue. Higher amount of supply current THD degrades the input power quality of IMD. The supply current THD should be controlled in such a way so that it adheres the power quality standard of IEEE-519.

Women's empowerment and fertility preferences of married women: analysis of demographic and health survey'2016 in Timor-Leste.

A recently independent state, Timor-Leste, is progressing towards socioeconomic development, prioritizing women empowerment while its increased fertility rate (4.1) could hinder the growth due to an uncontrolled population. Currently, limited evidence shows that indicators of women's empowerment are associated with fertility preferences and rates.

Prevalence and Factors Associated With Caesarean Delivery in Nepal: Evidence From a Nationally Representative Sample.

Background Caesarian sections (CS) are life-saving management for a pregnant mother and fetus subject to obstetric complications. The World Health Organization (WHO) expected CS rates not to exceed 10 to 15 per 100 live births in any country. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of CS and its associated factors from the 2016 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), building on previous studies mentioned in detail in the latter part of the paper.

Association between place of delivery, assistance during delivery and fistula occurrence in Afghanistan.

Background: Obstetric fistula is one of themost serious and devastating childbirth-related injuries women suffer worldwide. This study investigated the association between delivery characteristics and the occurrence of obstetric fistula in Afghanistan.

Methods: The study analysed data from the 2015 Afghanistan Demographic and Health Survey.

Intimate Partner Violence and Pregnancy Termination in Armenia: Evidence from Nationally-Representative Survey Data.

Intimate partner violence has been associated with numerous consequences for women, including pregnancy termination. This study examined the association between predictive capacity of intimate partner violence and pregnancy termination among women in Armenia. The study analyzed the 2015-16 Armenia Demographic and Health Survey (ADHS) data on women aged 15-49 (Mean: 31.

Effects of alternate nostril breathing exercise on cardiorespiratory functions in healthy young adults.

Introduction: Alternate nostril breathing (ANB) is an effective breathing exercise with therapeutic benefits on cardiorespiratory functions for healthy and diseased individuals. This study was conducted to assess the effects of ANB exercise on cardiorespiratory tasks in healthy adults.

Materials And Methods: This randomized experimental study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Chittagong Medical College, Chattogram, from July 2017 to June 2018.

Obesity as a predictor for adverse outcomes among COVID-19 patients: A meta-analysis.

Background: This meta-analysis sought to determine the estimated association between obesity and adverse outcomes among COVID-19 patients.

Methods: We followed the recommended PRISMA guidelines. A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect for published literature between December 1, 2019, and October 2, 2020.

Association between media exposure and family planning in Myanmar and Philippines: evidence from nationally representative survey data.

Background: Although women in South Asia and South-east Asia have developed their knowledge regarding modern contraceptive and other family planning techniques, limited information exists on the influence of mass media exposure on the utilization of contraceptives and family planning. The current study examined the association between media exposure and family planning in Myanmar and Philippines.

Methods: The study analyzed data from the 2017 Philippines National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) and 2015-16 Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey (MDHS).