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In the twenty-first century, maritime routes are crucial for geographical and financial reasons in riverine countries. Compared to the available technology abroad, Bangladesh has insufficient monitoring of water vessels to tackle any possible disaster, such as vessel collisions for inland water transportation. One of the frequent outcomes of this architecture is regular capsizing, which sometimes leads to loss of lives.

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This paper presents a comprehensive study on the development and performance evaluation of "," a mobile health (mHealth) app designed to facilitate eye screening for impaired visual acuity (VA) in Bangladesh. Recognizing the critical importance of vision and the challenges posed by visual impairments, particularly in low-resource settings, this study explores an innovative solution to enhance eye care accessibility. The app, developed for Android devices, integrates features such as VA testing using adapted Bengali letters, color blindness tests, and eye health education, aiming to make eye care more user-friendly and accessible.

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Introduction: Mathematics anxiety (MA) is a distinct negative emotional state or trait that individuals experience when confronted with mathematical problems in everyday life and academic contexts. This study aims to identify the key predictors of MA among secondary-level students in Bangladesh.

Methods: Utilizing a quantitative cross-sectional research design, data were collected from 486 students across 89 institutions.

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Increased technology adoption has significantly transformed how governments interact with citizens. Today, e-government services and tools are integral to modern public administration. Factors affecting users' adoption of e-government services have been studied in the past.

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  • The text discusses the importance of forecasting future health issues in the USA for effective planning and public awareness regarding disease and injury burdens.
  • It describes the methodology for predicting life expectancy, cause-specific mortality, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) from 2022 to 2050 using the Global Burden of Diseases framework.
  • The forecasting includes various scenarios to assess the potential impacts of health risks and improvements across the country, focusing on demographic trends and health-related risk factors.
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Background And Aims: The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized the potential for a severe international epidemic and introduced the term "Disease X" to classify pathogens that not yet identified. The Nipah virus (NiV) is highly dangerous due to its zoonotic nature, high mortality rate, and ability to cause severe clinical symptoms in humans. In this review, we gather the latest information on the NiV and its potential to become a significant candidate for Disease X.

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The rapid technological and economic growth in CIVETS countries poses challenges to environmental sustainability. This study explores the intricate relationships between Information and Communication Technology (ICT), natural resource usage, and green innovation in these economies. Employing advanced statistical models uncovers long-term and short-term patterns, providing valuable insights for policymakers, stakeholders, and scholars.

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(1) Background: The main objective of this research was to assess the clinical factors related to the condition of pediatric patients with congenital heart defects after they underwent intensive care unit surgery. The information was gathered from the Congenital Heart Disease Surgery Unit at the National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute in Dhaka, Bangladesh. We gathered and examined data from 288 ICU patients.

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The exposure of fish to heavy metals is a significant concern for human health and natural ecosystems. Despite being a critical issue, the extent of contamination in tropical fish from developing countries like Bangladesh remains somewhat unexplored. In this study, ten economically vital fish species (Osteogeneiosus militaris, Arius gagora, Harpadon nehereus, Mugil ephalus, Pseudapocryptes elongates, Apocryptes bato, Labeo bata, Tenualosa toil, Notopterus notopterus, and Pampus chinensis) from the Pasur River, Bangladesh, were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrometer for the concentrations of four concerned heavy metals, viz.

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  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a serious neurological condition affecting millions, making early and accurate diagnosis crucial for better management and patient outcomes.* -
  • This study presents ViTAD, a new method using a modified Vision Transformer model to classify five stages of AD from brain MRI images, achieving a remarkable 99.98% accuracy.* -
  • ViTAD outperforms traditional CNN models in both speed and accuracy, demonstrating its potential as a valuable tool for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's in clinical settings.*
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Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women. Prompt detection of breast cancer can impede its advancement to more advanced phases, thereby elevating the probability of favorable treatment consequences. Histopathological images are commonly used for breast cancer classification due to their detailed cellular information.

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The study of whether life exists, is extinct, or not depends on various sophisticated experimental studies, as many different signatures of life can be used. The experimental procedures that can be performed to identify life can be further restricted by time, resources, and mobility constraints. Therefore, any research analyzing the presence of extraterrestrial life must be precise and unambiguous.

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Objectives: Pre-hepatic jaundice results from an imbalance between bilirubin production and clearance, often linked to hemoglobinopathies. Antioxidant vitamin C, malondialdehyde, and trace elements play roles in jaundice, yet their specific associations remain unclear. The objective is to assess and compare these biomarkers in pre-hepatic jaundice patients and healthy controls, aiming to identify potential diagnostic markers and understand distinctive characteristics related to the disease's pathogenesis.

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Drug consumption among young women in Bangladesh is increasing day by day. The research aims to analyze the factors influencing young females to take drugs in Bangladesh. This exploratory study was carried out using a qualitative research method.

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Background And Aims: Hyperglycemia, also known as diabetes, is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated levels of glucose in the bloodstream. It can lead to the prolonged dysfunction, injury, and deterioration of several organs. In addition, dengue is a viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes that has reached epidemic proportions worldwide.

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  • * Analysis of data from over 1 million forest plots and thousands of tree species shows that wood density varies significantly by latitude, being up to 30% denser in tropical forests compared to boreal forests, and is influenced mainly by temperature and soil moisture.
  • * The research also finds that disturbances like human activity and fire alter wood density at local levels, affecting forest carbon stock estimates by up to 21%, emphasizing the importance of understanding environmental impacts on forest ecosystems.
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  • This study investigates the prevalence and severity of premenstrual tension syndrome (PMT) symptoms among female university students and their impact on academic performance.
  • Conducted over six months with 251 participants in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, it found that 78.9% experienced PMT, and 90% reported a negative effect on their studies.
  • The results indicate a need for support and therapies to help manage PMT symptoms, improve academic performance, and enhance overall quality of life for female students.
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  • This study looks at how green strategies like green finance, technology, and energy can help the world reduce carbon footprints and become carbon neutral.
  • It uses special tests to analyze how these green strategies work together to support clean energy and reduce pollution.
  • The findings suggest that investing in green finance and technology is really important to help the planet and create a more eco-friendly future.
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  • * Recent efforts to stop smoking haven't been put into action yet, and it’s important to see what could happen if smoking rates stay the same or improve.
  • * Researchers used models to predict health outcomes by 2050 based on different scenarios of smoking rates, showing that cutting smoking could greatly improve health and life expectancy.
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  • Dengue fever, transmitted by mosquitoes, is a growing public health crisis in Bangladesh due to its high population density and favorable climate for virus spread.
  • The rise in dengue cases raises concerns that it could evolve into an epidemic, with contributing factors like climate change and close human contact amplifying transmission risks.
  • Ongoing challenges in controlling dengue highlight the need for improved preventive measures, as the disease could potentially spread beyond Bangladesh, particularly through international labor movements.
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  • Researchers studied strokes from 1990 to 2021 to understand how many people get them and how they are affected around the world.
  • In 2021, strokes caused about 7.3 million deaths and were a major cause of health problems, especially in specific regions like Southeast Asia and Oceania.
  • There are differences in stroke risks based on where people live and their age, and some areas actually saw more strokes happening since 2015.
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As global environmental challenges intensify, manufacturing firms face increasing pressure to innovate sustainably. Green innovation, characterized by the development of environmentally friendly products, processes, and technologies, has become essential for firms striving to remain competitive. This study aims to investigate the influence of key factors-green logistics, green finance, and green technology-on green innovation within manufacturing firms, while exploring the mediating role of green technology in these relationships.

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Though its intensity varies across cultures, practicing diversity beliefs has become increasingly prevalent in contemporary business organizations. Traditionally, diversity encompasses various aspects such as gender, education, religion, language, age, ethnicity, culture and personality orientation. The current study has demonstrated to identify the mediating effects of gender diversity on diversity beliefs and workplace happiness.

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The heart shattering impact afflicted by the notorious cervical cancer is rising rapidly as it emerges as the second most prevalent cancer among women in the developing countries. There was an anticipated 604,127 observed reports and 341,831 fatalities reported worldwide in 2020. The mortality rate was 7.

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