Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Victor Alfonso Mayen, Abimbola Ogunlusi, Charlotte Margaret Wright, Ada Lizbeth Garcia
Summary: The study aimed to improve linear growth in children by providing long-term micronutrient supplementation via a culturally acceptable food. However, the results showed that there was no impact on stunting or morbidity from this intervention, questioning the effectiveness of large-scale micronutrient supplementation.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Femke Hannes, Kevin Moon, Regina Moench Pfanner
Summary: Poor diet leads to nutrient deficiency, especially among male migrant construction workers in Singapore. However, consuming fortified rice can significantly improve their nutritional status and health.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Armando Garcia-Guerra, Juan A. Rivera, Lynnette M. Neufeld, Amado D. Quezada-Sanchez, Clara Dominguez Islas, Ana Cecilia Fernandez-Gaxiola, Anabelle Bonvecchio Arenas
Summary: This study compared the effects of three micronutrient products on iron and zinc status of Mexican children aged 6-12 months. The results showed that both zinc and hemoglobin concentrations significantly increased in the syrup and micronutrient powders groups, while the prevalence of anemia significantly decreased only in the micronutrient powders group.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sudip Mahapatra, Megan E. Parker, Niraj Dave, Stephanie C. Zobrist, Danie Shajie Arul, Allie King, Arvind Betigeri, Ruchika Sachdeva
Summary: A study in Gujarat, India showed that providing school children with multiple micronutrient fortified rice significantly increased hemoglobin levels, reduced anemia prevalence, and improved cognitive performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Muneta G. Manzeke-Kangara, Tilahun Amede, Elizabeth H. Bailey, Lolita Wilson, Abdul W. Mossa, Dereje Tirfessa, Mesfin K. Desta, Tadesse G. Asrat, Getachew Agegnehu, Tesfaye S. Sida, Gizaw Desta, Tadele Amare, Beamlaku Alemayehu, Stephan M. Haefele, R. Murray Lark, Martin R. Broadley, Sam Gameda
Summary: Agronomic biofortification, which improves the concentrations of micronutrients in staple crops, is a potential strategy for promoting micronutrient-dense foods. However, implementing agronomic biofortification in smallholder farming landscapes presents challenges. This study tested the effects of zinc and selenium-containing fertilizer on micronutrient concentrations in wheat and teff grown in different landscape positions. The results showed that micronutrient concentrations varied depending on the fertilizer application method and landscape position. This highlights the importance of optimizing nutritional agronomy landscape trials and targeted application of micronutrient fertilizers.
Article
Biology
M. Mohibbe Azam, Sarla Padmavathi, R. Abdul Fiyaz, Amtul Waris, K. T. Ramya, Chirravuri N. Neeraja
Summary: Malnutrition is a major public health concern and a growing challenge to food and nutrition security, especially in developing countries. Rice is the staple food for half of the world's population, but the retention of micronutrients in fortified rice during different cooking methods is not well studied. Results from this study show that cooking rice in a rice cooker without prior washing retained the highest concentration of iron and zinc in both fortified and non-fortified rice varieties, and fortified rice had higher retained micronutrient amounts compared to non-fortified rice. Adopting appropriate cooking methods can help retain more micronutrients in cooked food, which can help combat malnutrition and improve health.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Amy L. Barnett, Michael J. Wenger, Fakir M. Yunus, Chowdhury Jalal, Diane M. Dellavalle
Summary: In a iron fortification trial conducted in Bangladesh, the provision of iron-fortified lentils showed a positive effect on improving iron status and enhancing cognitive performance among adolescent girls.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fusta Azupogo, Abdul-Razak Abizari, Edith J. M. Feskens, Hans Verhoef, Inge D. Brouwer
Summary: This study examined the effect of consuming multiple micronutrient-fortified biscuits on the micronutrient status of adolescent girls, and how this effect varied before and after menarche. The results showed that while the fortified biscuits did not have a significant impact on overall micronutrient status, they were able to reduce the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency among post-menarcheal girls.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Akmal Zubair, Sania Zaib, Nabi Noor Ul Ghani, Shabnam Mehboob
Summary: Micronutrient deficiencies, especially zinc deficiency, are prominent in children and pregnant women. Rice biofortification, as a sustainable and cost-effective approach, has been adopted to address these deficiencies. Over 1.5 million farming households are growing zinc-biofortified rice varieties, indicating the reliability of biofortification programs. This review discusses various strategies to improve zinc consumption and utilization in rice, including the advantages of crop biofortification and proposed solutions.
ACS AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Noor Rohmah Mayasari, Tzu-Yu Hu, Jane C-J Chao, Chyi-Huey Bai, Yi Chun Chen, Ya Li Huang, Chun-Chao Chang, Fan-Fen Wang, Hamam Hadi, Esti Nurwanti, Jung-Su Chang
Summary: The study found a U-shaped association between pre-pregnancy BMI and iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy, with overweight individuals having decreased odds, underweight and obese individuals having increased odds. Pre-pregnancy weight status is positively correlated with the prevalence of mild nutritional deficiencies, and it can serve as a good nutritional screening tool for preventing iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ngan T. D. Hoang, Liliana Orellana, Rosalind S. Gibson, Tuyen D. Le, Anthony Worsley, Andrew J. Sinclair, Nghien T. T. Hoang, Ewa A. Szymlek-Gay
Summary: The study found that multiple micronutrient supplementation for 22 weeks improved zinc and vitamin A levels in Vietnamese school children, enhanced some biomarkers of iron status, and reduced the prevalence of zinc deficiency. No intervention effects were observed for other hematological indices or anemia prevalence.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Georgiana-Emmanuela Gilca-Blanariu, Adina Coroaba, Manuela Ciocoiu, Anca Trifan, Gabriel Dimofte, Smaranda Diaconescu, Vlad-Adrian Afrasanie, Gheorghe G. Balan, Tudor Pinteala, Gabriela Stefanescu
Summary: This study evaluated hair concentrations of various trace elements in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) compared to healthy controls. The results showed significant differences in the profile of trace element concentrations in IBD patients, with decreased levels of iron, magnesium, calcium, selenium, and increased levels of sulfur. Additionally, hair calcium concentration and sulfur concentration were significantly correlated with disease activity.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gulshan Ara, David C. Little, Abdullah-Al Mamun, Baukje de Roos, Eleanor Grieve, Mansura Khanam, S. M. Tafsir Hasan, Santhia Ireen, Samira Dilruba Ali, Anika Bushra Boitchi, Marjoleine A. Dijkhuizen, Tahmeed Ahmed, Nanna Roos
Summary: The study found that inadequate intake of both macro and micronutrients is the primary cause of micronutrient deficiencies in adolescent girls. Vitamin (OH)D insufficiency was higher in freshwater areas during the wet season compared to the dry season. Additionally, girls in freshwater areas had a higher risk of vitamin (OH)D insufficiency compared to those in high saline areas. Iron deficiency was also more common in girls during the wet season. These findings highlight the need to address these micronutrient deficiencies among adolescent girls in coastal areas.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bahareh Barkhidarian, Lucas Roldos, Michele M. Iskandar, Ahmad Saedisomeolia, Stan Kubow
Summary: Probiotics have the potential to improve micronutrient status in healthy subjects, but studies show varying degrees of efficacy. Further clinical trials are needed to determine the most effective strains of probiotics, doses, and durations of interventions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jan Stefaniak, Barbara Lata
Summary: The uptake of N can impact kiwiberry yield and quality, but the relationship between increasing N dose and micronutrient accumulation in leaves and fruit is still unclear.
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Valensi Corbinian Kyara, Mohammad Mafizur Rahman, Rasheda Khanam
Summary: Measurement of people's sustainable wellbeing is crucial for monitoring and evaluating economic activities. This paper focuses on the measurement of material wellbeing in Tanzania and finds that tourism development has a positive impact on overall wellbeing, but more grassroots-focused policies are needed to improve the wellbeing of the poorest.
TOURISM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohammad Mafizur Rahman, Istihak Rayhan, Nahid Sultana
Summary: This study explores the roles of electricity use and government policy in the economic growth of four selected South Asian countries from 1980 to 2014. The extended Cobb-Douglas production function is used, with the addition of a government policy variable, which was not included in previous studies. The empirical investigation is conducted using the pooled mean group-based panel autoregressive distributed lag (P-ARDL) method, and the sensitivity of the P-ARDL estimates is checked using fully modified ordinary least squares (FMOLS) and dynamic ordinary least square (DOLS) methods. The results show that electricity, government spending, financial development, and capital formation have significant positive effects on economic growth in South Asia, while exports and imports have detrimental effects. Causality tests indicate a unidirectional causality from electricity consumption to economic growth, supporting the growth hypothesis. Important policy recommendations are made based on the findings to foster economic growth in South Asian countries.
Article
Mathematics
Yuxun Zhou, Mohammad Mafizur Rahman, Rasheda Khanam, Brad R. Taylor
Summary: This research examines the liquidated damages mechanism for resolving conflicts between principals and agents under common agency. By combining the moral hazard model and non-cooperative dynamic game theory, the study finds that liquidated damages are key in determining the optimal contract between the principal and agent. The research also explores how the mechanism can resolve conflicts among multiple principals.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kazi Istiaque Sanin, Mansura Khanam, Razia Sultana Rita, Md. Ahshanul Haque, Tahmeed Ahmed
Summary: This study aimed to assess the trend of diverse factors related to childhood undernutrition in different regions of Bangladesh, with a focus on the vulnerable region of Sylhet. The results showed a decline in the percentage of stunted and underweight children over the years. However, the Sylhet division still lags behind in critical indicators, such as parental education and women empowerment, calling for targeted interventions.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammad Mafizur Rahman, Eswaran Velayutham, Mohammad Abul Kashem
Summary: Using data from the World Bank and IMF between 1990 and 2018, this research investigates the factors affecting economic growth in Bangladesh, paying special attention to environmental degradation and export concentration. The study finds that CO2 emissions, consumption expenditure, export concentration, remittances, and inflation are the main drivers of long-term economic growth in Bangladesh, with the first two variables and the last three variables having positive and negative effects, respectively. The study also reveals the short-term relationships among the variables. Environmental pollution and export concentration are identified as barriers to economic growth, highlighting the need for necessary measures to mitigate these issues for long-term sustainable development.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Ajmal Hameed, Mohammad Mafizur Rahman, Rasheda Khanam
Summary: This article uses a non-linear autoregressive distributed lags (NARDL) model and an asymmetric causality technique to uncover the asymmetric labor-market consequences of the long-run civil war in Afghanistan. The findings show that positive shocks from war cost, GDP growth, government expenditure, foreign direct investment, and the rule of law decrease the unemployment rate, while negative shocks increase it. The study also highlights the importance of financial inclusion in reducing unemployment during wartime in Afghanistan.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Edmund Ntom Udemba, Mohammad Mafizur Rahman, Daberechi Ekwueme, Lucy Philips
Summary: Despite implementing various policies to address environmental degradation, China remains the top emitter of carbon dioxide due to excessive use of non-renewable energy sources. This study examines the impact of export diversification, financial development, innovation, and clean energy use on China's environmental performance. Using quantitative and insightful analysis methods, the findings reveal that renewable energy, financial development, technological innovation, and export diversification have significant implications for China's sustainable development. The results suggest promoting renewable energy and technological innovation through financial programs to mitigate environmental degradation.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahmad Nawaz, Mohammad Mafizur Rahman
Summary: The rapid rise in globalization, knowledge spillovers, environmental concerns, and sustainable development goals has led researchers and policymakers to explore the causes and consequences of these transformations. Developing countries such as the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries are highly vulnerable to climate change. This study examines the impact of global value chains participation on CO2 emissions in selected SAARC countries at both the aggregated and disaggregated levels. The findings show that global value chains participation is pollution-intensive, and the global financial crisis of 2008 led to a decline in CO2 emissions. However, the emergence of the World Trade Organization (WTO), particularly after the Doha agreement of 2001, has a significant positive impact on CO2 emissions in these countries. Policy suggestions are also provided based on the empirical findings.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nahid Sultana, Mohammad Mafizur Rahman, Rasheda Khanam, K. M. Zahidul Islam, Md Rayhanul Islam Rayhan
Summary: The purpose of this study is to assess the potential for cleaner production and sustainable development in informally operated small manufacturing enterprises. The study explores the economic efficiency of these firms and analyzes the metallic pollution levels in the surrounding environment to understand the relationship between the two.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Subhasish Das, Md Golam Rasul, Ar-Rafi Khan, Shah Mohammad Fahim, Kazi Ishtiaque Sanin, Tahmeed Ahmed
Summary: Disseminating scientifically valid information at the community level through the health cell approach can bring positive changes in knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) related to COVID-19. A quasi-experimental study conducted in the Bauniabadh slum area in Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh, showed significant improvements in KAP scores among the intervention group after behavior change communication interventions.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohammad Mafizur Rahman, Zulfiqar Khan, Saleem Khan, Muhammad Tariq
Summary: This study examined the effects of industrialisation, trade openness, financial development, and urbanisation on energy intensity in 12 Newly Industrialized Countries (NICs) using World Bank data from 2000 to 2020. The results showed that industrialisation increases energy intensity in both the long and short runs, while financial development increases energy intensity over time but not immediately. Trade openness decreases energy intensity in the long run but not in the short run. Urbanisation has negligible effects on energy intensity.
ENERGY STRATEGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ahmad Nawaz, Mohammad Mafizur Rahman
Summary: This study examines the impact of financial development, institutional quality, foreign direct investment, and human capital on renewable energy consumption in Sub-Saharan African countries. The findings suggest that human capital and GDP per capita have a complementary effect on energy policy choices in the region. The study also confirms a U-shaped relationship between GDP and energy consumption. Therefore, it is recommended to improve GDP per capita, enhance human capital capacity, and reform financial and institutional frameworks for energy transition.
Article
Sociology
Imalka Wasana Rathnayaka, Rasheda Khanam, Mohammad Mafizur Rahman
Summary: This study examines the effectiveness of government policies in combating the COVID-19 pandemic using a panel of 22 countries. The findings suggest that income support, debt relief, and stringent government standards are associated with lower infection and death rates. However, government responses have led to a decrease in mortality rates but an unexpected increase in infection rates. The study highlights the challenge of achieving health equity and high vaccination rates across countries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Shoma Hayat, Asaduzzaman Asad, Moriam Akter Munni, Md. Abu Jaher Nayeem, Md. Golam Mostafa, Israt Jahan, Md. Zakir Hossain Howlader, Quazi Deen Mohammad, Zhahirul Islam
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between IL-10 promoter polymorphisms and GBS, and found that the -819 TT genotype is associated with susceptibility to axonal GBS. In addition, high IL-10 expression haplotype combinations may be linked to disease severity.
ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Mafizur Rahman, Khosrul Alam
Summary: This study examines the impact of socio-economic and female indicators on child mortality in Bangladesh from 1975 to 2019. Various econometric techniques were applied to analyze the data and the results confirmed the relationships between variables. The findings suggest that factors such as total fertility rate, urbanization, female education, female life expectancy at birth, and economic growth rate all play a role in child mortality. The study also identified causal relationships among the variables, providing valuable insights for policy recommendations.
OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING
(2023)
