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The objective of the max-cut problem is to cut any graph in such a way that the total weight of the edges that are cut off is maximum in both subsets of vertices that are divided due to the cut of the edges. Although it is an elementary graph partitioning problem, it is one of the most challenging combinatorial optimization-based problems, and tons of application areas make this problem highly admissible. Due to its admissibility, the problem is solved using the Harris Hawk Optimization algorithm (HHO).

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  • The monkeypox outbreak declared a public health emergency in 2022 escalated in 2024 due to a new strain identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and surrounding countries.
  • The review utilized databases like PubMed and WHO to analyze the prevalence, treatment, and prevention strategies related to mpox, highlighting its rising cases and fatalities in African nations.
  • The new mpox strain, primarily spreading through sexual networks, poses a significant global health threat, emphasizing the need for a coordinated international response to control the outbreak effectively.
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Cryptococcosis is a lethal mycosis instigated by the pathogenic species Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii, primarily affects the lungs, manifesting as pneumonia, and the brain, where it presents as meningitis. Mortality rate could reach 100% if infections remain untreated in cryptococcal meningitis. Treatment options for cryptococcosis are limited and and there are no licensed vaccines clinically available to treat or prevent cryptococcosis.

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This paper revisits the distribution of thermodynamic variables within initial protoplanets formed via gravitational instability (GI) across a broad mass spectrum ranging from (where denotes 1 Jupiter mass, equal to g), using the Homotopy Analysis Method (HAM), a novel approach in this context. Concerning heat transfer within the protoplanets, consideration is given to the convective mode. Our findings reveal a noteworthy alignment between the results obtained via the HAM, utilizing only the first four terms (third approximation), and numerical outcomes.

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Objectives: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a prevalent mental health condition that impacts daily life. It is thought to be associated with genetic, biological, and structural brain changes, serotonergic abnormalities, altered neuromodulation, and environmental factors. Limited observational studies have examined cytokines in Bangladeshi patients with OCD.

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The study aims at exploring the equal representation of male and female characters in the textbooks for young learners through the examination of the linguistic usages in the textbooks to show how biased discourses may demonstrate patriarchal social norms. Using a mixed-methods approach, it analyzed the () textbooks for Classes I, II, III, IV, and V of Bangladesh. Analyzing the contents of the textbooks, the current study examined the linguistic usage of the textbook writers.

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The study on (Orange Jasmine) stem bark extract found it to have antioxidant and cytotoxic proper-ties. The structures of the isolated phytoconstituents were determined using NMR spectroscopy. Compounds were evaluated for their potential to be aldose reductase inhibitors using molecular docking and dynamics (MD) simulations.

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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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Risk assessment of antibiotic residues in raw cow's milk in Bangladesh.

Food Addit Contam Part B Surveill

December 2024

Centre for Advanced Research in Sciences, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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  • The study examined the presence of antibiotic residues in milk from five farms in Keraniganj, Dhaka, focusing on commonly used antibiotics like oxytetracycline and fluoroquinolones.
  • Using a reliable RP-HPLC method, the study found that oxytetracycline was present in 90% of milk samples, with levofloxacin (66%), enrofloxacin (64%), and ciprofloxacin (62%) also detected.
  • While 30% of oxytetracycline-positive samples exceeded the maximum residue limits (MRL), no samples exceeded the MRL for the other antibiotics, indicating low human health risks, though children might be more vulnerable to prolonged
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Good optical quality of L-asparagine monohydrate (CHNO.HO) organic single crystal has been grown by adopting natural slow evaporation process at room temperature from aqueous solutions. The lattice parameters obtained by powder X-ray diffraction data revealed orthorhombic crystal system of the harvested crystal.

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  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common mental illness characterized by uncontrollable worries, influenced by various factors like genetics, environment, and daily stress.
  • A study involving 50 GAD patients and 38 healthy controls found that GAD patients had significantly higher serum levels of epidermal growth factor (EGF), which correlated positively with the severity of their symptoms.
  • While EGF levels showed potential as a diagnostic biomarker for GAD, serum levels of stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1) did not significantly differ between GAD patients and healthy controls.
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Viral nervous necrosis (VNN) poses a significant threat to the aquaculture industry, causing substantial losses and economic burdens. The disease, attributed to nervous necrosis viruses within the Betanodavirus genus, is particularly pervasive in the Mediterranean region, affecting various fish species across all production stages with mortality rates reaching 100%. Developing effective preventive measures against VNN is imperative.

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Background: Dengue virus (DENV) infection, spread by mosquitoes, is a significant public health concern in tropical and subtropical regions. Among the four distinct serotypes of DENV (DENV-1 to DENV-4), DENV-2 is associated with the highest number of fatalities worldwide. However, there is no specific treatment available for dengue patients caused by DENV-2.

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  • Sentiment analysis helps gauge public opinions and trends but faces challenges like linguistic diversity and data scarcity.
  • The TRABSA model combines advanced techniques like transformers and BiLSTM to improve sentiment classification by effectively understanding complex language from a large tweet dataset.
  • This research enhances accuracy by augmenting data diversity and experimenting with various word-embedding methods, ultimately refining sentiment labeling approaches for better model performance.
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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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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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  • * This research utilized machine learning techniques to evaluate various models for assessing how well impurities, particularly CIP, are removed from contaminated water by adsorbents, focusing on performance metrics to gauge the algorithms' effectiveness.
  • * The HistGradientBoosting (HGB) model emerged as the most efficient, achieving a 99.28% CIP adsorption rate under optimal conditions, suggesting that combining advanced ML methods with nano adsorbents can significantly tackle antibiotic pollution in water systems.
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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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Background And Aims: The pervasive nature of online gaming, notably accentuated during the COVID-19 pandemic, has spurred concerns regarding gaming addiction among children. This study explores the intricate ramifications of online gaming addiction on the academic performance and social dynamics of children in Bangladesh. Our primary objective is to gauge the extent of online gaming addiction and unravel its profound effects on academic performance.

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Background: Problematic smartphone use (PSU) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and young adults are of major concern to parents. However, the prevalence and associated factors related to these issues in Bangladeshi adolescents and young adults remain unclear to the best of our knowledge. The aim of this study is to assess PSU and ADHD in the context of adolescent and young adult age groups in Bangladesh.

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Background And Objectives: Prescription errors can inadvertently compromise the effectiveness and increase the risk of adverse events. This study aims to compare prescription patterns and errors between government and private hospitals in Dhaka, Bangladesh, by evaluating the World Health Organization (WHO) prescription indicators, polypharmacy, and omission errors.

Methods: Between September 2021 and November 2021, a total of 399 prescriptions were collected from outpatient departments of various government and private hospitals from patients or their attendants.

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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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A new 2-quinolone alkaloid, iso-oligophyline (), and two very unusual C terpenoids, proposed names ravespanol () and ravespanone (), along with two known compounds, β-sitosterol (), and methyl linoleate (), were isolated from the leaf extract of . Methyl linoleate constitutes the first report of isolation from this species. We have already reported the isolation of atanine (), oligophyline (), ravenoline (8), and arborinine ) from the plant.

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The Languages of the Indian subcontinent are less represented in current NLP literature. To mitigate this gap, we present the IndicDialogue dataset, which contains subtitles and dialogues in 10 major Indic languages: Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Urdu, Odia, Sindhi, Nepali, and Assamese. This dataset is sourced from OpenSubtitles.

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