Review
Engineering, Environmental
Junning Wang, Yanhong Zhao, Rongfu Peng, Yiming Wang, Jinhui Zhang, Xinfeng Zhu, Haiyan Kang, Cuicui Guo, Yanli Mao, Jeonghun Kim, Chaohai Wang
Summary: The rapid development of the world economy and industrialization has resulted in an increase in contaminants in water, making their removal and detection a high priority. Enzyme-based water treatment technology is efficient and economical, but faces challenges in industrial applications. The combination of enzymes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) provides hope for solving these problems, utilizing the advantages of MOFs. This review discusses the synthesis strategies and applications of enzyme-MOFs for water treatment, including the removal of emerging contaminants and their role as a sensing platform. The objective is to provide new perspectives and accelerate the development of the enzyme-MOFs-based platform for innovative water treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alexis J. Khursigara, Lauren E. Rowsey, Jacob L. Johansen, Andrew J. Esbaugh
Summary: Exposure to crude oil has been shown to lead to reduced sociability and poor habitat selection in fish, corresponding with increased predation risk. The study suggests that behavioral impairment may be more sensitive than cardiorespiratory injury and could be a more significant driver of ecological risk in marine species following oil exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Daniel W. Smith, Mahfuza Islam, Kirin E. Furst, Shobnom Mustaree, Yoshika S. Crider, Nazrin Akter, Syed Anjerul Islam, Sonia Sultana, Zahid H. Mahmud, Mahbubur Rahman, William A. Mitch, Jennifer Davis
Summary: The taste of chlorinated water can impact people's acceptance of drinking water treatment, leading to increased microbiological exposure if individuals reject chlorinated water in favor of untreated water. Therefore, taste acceptability should be a critical consideration when establishing chlorination dosing guidelines.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ronnie Levin, Cristina M. Villanueva, Daniel Beene, Angie L. Cradock, Carolina Donat-Vargas, Johnnye Lewis, Irene Martinez-Morata, Darya Minovi, Anne E. Nigra, Erik D. Olson, Laurel A. Schaider, Mary H. Ward, Nicole C. Deziel
Summary: Despite advances in drinking water infrastructure and treatment, numerous chemical contaminants still pose chronic health concerns in the US and other countries. This review summarizes the exposure risk profiles and health effects of seven legacy and emerging drinking water contaminants, and highlights the challenges faced by US drinking water systems.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dora Cserbik, Paula E. Redondo-Hasselerharm, Maria J. J. Farre, Josep Sanchis, Arantxa Bartolome, Alexandra Paraian, Eva Maria Herrera, Josep Caixach, Cristina M. M. Villanueva, Cintia Flores
Summary: A wide range of chemicals in drinking water and urine samples were analyzed through target and non-target screening to estimate human exposure. PFAS, bisphenol A, and nonylphenol were detected in tap water and urine samples, and LC-HRMS revealed the presence of pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals. Reverse osmosis effectively removed PFAS, while activated carbon filters did not. These findings are important for exposure science and monitoring drinking water contaminants.
Review
Pathology
Alexander Pyden, Belson Rugwizangoga, Isaac H. Solomon, Alvaro C. Laga
Summary: With the increase of emerging infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, and immunocompromised patients, there is a growing demand for infectious disease pathology expertise and microbiology testing. However, the current American Council of Graduate Medical Education medical microbiology fellowship curricula do not include ID pathology training and emerging molecular microbiology techniques. This article introduces the curriculum and structure of the Franz von Lichtenberg Fellowship in Infectious Disease and Molecular Microbiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, highlighting the value of integrating anatomical pathology, clinical pathology, and molecular pathology in training.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yusuf Jameel, M. Rajib Hassan Mozumder, Alexander van Geen, Charles F. Harvey
Summary: Arsenic contamination of groundwater in Bangladesh has been successfully reduced through well-switching programs. The efficacy of field-kit measurements compared to accurate laboratory measurements for well switching was evaluated, along with the potential impact of the chosen safe threshold and the benefits of providing more detailed concentration information. Results showed that the average decline in arsenic exposure from relying on kit data is modest compared to laboratory data. Additionally, the 50 mu g/L threshold used in Bangladesh appears close to optimal for reducing exposure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. R. Bell, D. J. Wrathall, V Mueller, J. Chen, M. Oppenheimer, M. Hauer, H. Adams, S. Kulp, P. U. Clark, E. Fussell, N. Magliocca, T. Xiao, E. A. Gilmore, K. Abel, M. Call, A. B. A. Slangen
Summary: The study presents a counterintuitive finding that in the future, despite intensified flooding caused by sea-level rise, the population in Bangladesh will still continue to migrate towards vulnerable coastlines. The model shows that while flooding accelerates the transition from agricultural to non-agricultural income opportunities, livelihood options are abundant in coastal cities, leading to some populations being "trapped" due to flood losses.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gergely Kali, Patrick Knoll, Andreas Bernkop-Schnuerch
Summary: In addition to established technologies, such as devices and formulations, there are new emerging technologies that have the potential to significantly impact gastrointestinal transit times. These include nanocarriers that can penetrate deeply into the mucus gel layer and remain there for a prolonged period, nanocarriers that can form strong ionic bonds with mucus glycoproteins, and nanocarriers that can form covalent bonds with cysteine-rich sub domains of mucus glycoproteins. This review provides an overview of these technologies and critically discusses their potential and shortcomings.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Md Asef Al Alam, Mithun Kumar Biswas, Tashfia Mahiat, Rubel Biswas Chowdhury, Karabi Farhana Biswas, Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain, Mohammad Sujauddin
Summary: The textile industry has a significant impact on global environmental deterioration, with Bangladesh as a major contributor. There is a lack of available life cycle inventory (LCI) data globally to make informed decisions on minimizing environmental impact from the textile industry. This study aims to fill this gap by examining the environmental impacts and water footprint of the Bangladeshi textile industry, specifically focusing on knitwear, through field surveys and expert interviews. The study identifies fiber production as the main driver of environmental externalities and shows that alternative fibers, such as organic cotton and recycled materials, have lower environmental impacts and economic benefits compared to current practices. The study also projects the greenhouse gas emission potential of the textile industry in various scenarios, highlighting the potential for significant reduction through alternative practices.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Judi Randi, Lyn Corno
Summary: This article discusses the role of student motivation and learning experiences in online course environments at the post-secondary level. We offer guidance for instructors to design online experiences that encourage students to learn actively, allowing them to persist at academic goals and get the most out of the material.
THEORY INTO PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nils J. H. Averesch, Aaron J. Berliner, Shannon N. Nangle, Spencer Zezulka, Gretchen L. Vengerova, Davian Ho, Cameran A. Casale, Benjamin A. E. Lehner, Jessica E. Snyder, Kevin B. Clark, Lewis R. Dartnell, Craig S. Criddle, Adam P. Arkin
Summary: As interest in human space exploration grows, it is becoming increasingly important to develop a coherent and modern strategy for mission design and planning. Biotechnology has emerged as a promising approach to enhance the resilience, flexibility, and efficiency of missions by utilizing in situ resources and reclaiming resources from waste streams. This article outlines four primary mission classes on the Moon and Mars and discusses the challenges and benefits of integrating biomanufacturing into these missions. The advancements in space-related technology development are likely to have significant implications for creating a sustainable circular bioeconomy on Earth.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jacklyn D. Foley, Madison Firkey, Alan Sheinfil, Jeremy Ramos, Sarah E. Woolf-King, Peter A. Vanable
Summary: PrEP delivery and routine care offer a unique opportunity to promote sexually transmitted infection prevention. The study showed that both loss-framed and gain-framed message interventions had some effect on increasing condom use frequency. Participants found the informational messages to be generally interesting and useful. Further research and refinement are warranted to validate the findings on a larger scale.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ladan Zoka, Ying Siew Khoo, Woei Jye Lau, Takeshi Matsuura, Roberto Narbaitz, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
Summary: The impact of flipping a membrane with dense/porous layer asymmetry on water flux was investigated in this study. The experimental results showed that when a membrane with hydrophilic/hydrophobic asymmetry was flipped, the water flux increased by two orders of magnitude, while for a ceramic membrane, the increase was only two times. A mathematical model based on Bernoulli's rule was developed to explain the increase in water flux in the inverted position. This work is of practical significance for cases where the direction of water flow is in the inverted position of the membrane.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Z. Pandelides, E. J. Ussery, M. D. Overturf, J. Guchardi, D. A. Holdway
Summary: This study utilized Japanese medaka fish embryos to assess the effects of pharmaceutical contaminants on early fish development. Exposure to various contaminants led to swim bladder inflation failure and mortality. Combinatorial exposures of different compounds resulted in significant impacts on swim bladder inflation success in larval medaka.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Md Atiqul Haque, Syed Moniruzzaman, Staffan Janson, A. K. M. Fazlur Rahman, Saidur Rahman Mashreky, Ulla-Britt Eriksson
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of child psychological abuse and neglect in a rural area of Bangladesh. The results showed high prevalence rates of both psychological abuse and neglect, with family violence and bullying being significant risk factors for psychological abuse. Separation from parents posed significant risks of neglect and psychological abuse for children.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Progga Paromita, Hasina Akhter Chowdhury, Cinderella Akbar Mayaboti, Shagoofa Rakhshanda, A. K. M. Fazlur Rahman, Md Rizwanul Karim, Saidur Rahman Mashreky
Summary: The study found that only tertiary care hospitals exceeded the readiness index cutoff of 70%, indicating adequate capacity and readiness to manage CRDs. Lower-tier hospitals had significantly lower readiness scores, mainly due to inadequate and unequal supplies of medicine, lack of trained staff, guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of CRDs, equipment, and diagnostic facilities.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rebecca Sindall, Thomas Mecrow, Ana Catarina Queiroga, Christopher Boyer, William Koon, Amy E. Peden
Summary: This review considers the impact of climate change on global drowning risk, highlighting the need for further research and action. It identifies various climate change-related risks that contribute to drowning, such as heat waves, hydrometeorological hazards, and damaged infrastructure. The review emphasizes the importance of collaboration between injury prevention, disaster risk reduction, and climate change mitigation sectors.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hasina Akhter Chowdhury, Progga Paromita, Cinderella Akbar Mayaboti, Shagoofa Rakhshanda, Farah Naz Rahman, Minhazul Abedin, A. K. M. Fazlur Rahman, Saidur Rahman Mashreky
Summary: This study examined the availability and readiness of diabetes management services in health facilities in Bangladesh using the WHO SARA standard tool. The findings suggest that only tertiary level facilities were adequately prepared to manage diabetes. However, there was a lack of essential medicine supply across all facility levels.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Justin-Paul Scarr, Kent Buse, Robyn Norton, David R. Meddings, Jagnoor Jagnoor
Summary: This policy analysis examines the emergence of global drowning prevention and identifies three key factors crucial to enhancing prioritisation. To ensure that the UN resolution on global drowning prevention catalyzes action, it is important to position drowning prevention within global health and sustainable development agendas, strengthen capacity for multisectoral action, and conduct research in diverse contexts.
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Justin-Paul Scarr, Jagnoor Jagnoor
Summary: This study aims to explore the conceptual boundaries of drowning prevention and identify opportunities for multisectoral action. The research found that drowning involves multiple sectors and interventions are often initiated by non-health sectors. Therefore, strengthening partnerships, joint planning, and accountability are crucial for drowning prevention.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eyad Ahmed, Israt Jahan, Nafis Md Irfan, Ishrat Nourin Khan, Saidur Rahman Mashreky, Tarana Ferdous, Kabir Hossen, Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Md Musharraf Ashraf, Mohammad Nahid Mia, Abu Ahmed Shamim
Summary: The study aimed to estimate the dietary intake of vitamin A and its major food sources among rural pregnant women from the southwest region of Bangladesh. The findings showed that the average dietary intake of vitamin A among pregnant women is low, with vegetables, tubers, and animal foods (fish, eggs, and milk) being the major contributors. This poses a risk to the health of both pregnant women and their fetuses.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jheelam Biswas, Mithila Faruque, Palash Chandra Banik, Nezamuddin Ahmad, Saidur Rahman Mashreky
Summary: This study aimed to assess the satisfaction of cancer patients receiving home-based palliative care in Bangladesh. The majority of patients were satisfied with the service provided by the home care team, and the main satisfaction indicators included assessment of physical symptoms, provision of information about pain management, inclusion of the family in decision making, coordination of care, and availability of healthcare providers. The study highlights the importance of home-based palliative care in improving patients' quality of life.
HEALTH SCIENCE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rajib Mondal, Palash Chandra Banik, Mithila Faruque, Saidur Rahman Mashreky, Liaquat Ali
Summary: In southern Bangladesh, there is an indirect association between high groundwater salinity and chronic kidney disease (CKD) through the association of hypertension with groundwater salinity. However, there is no direct association between groundwater salinity and CKD. Further large-scale studies are needed to clarify the research hypothesis.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy E. Peden, Stacey Willcox-Pidgeon, Justin-Paul Scarr, Richard C. Franklin
Summary: The development of the national fatal drowning database (NFDD) in Australia has provided comprehensive and robust data for drowning prevention. The involvement of policymakers and practitioners has enhanced surveillance, policy development, and intervention strategies. Employing mixed data collection and validation methods has strengthened the database's reliability. Despite significant investment, the outputs and influence of NFDD on drowning prevention in Australia have been highly valuable and have contributed to substantial reductions in the fatal drowning rate.
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Jagnoor Jagnoor, Justin-Paul Scarr
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Justin-Paul Scarr, Jagnoor Jagnoor
Summary: This study identifies strategic priorities for global drowning prevention using a modified Delphi method. The findings provide evidence for advocating drowning prevention in pertinent policies and agendas, and offer a strategic blueprint for accelerating action and developing a global strategy.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Justin-Paul Scarr, Jagnoor Jagnoor
Summary: The study utilized the Delphi method to develop a conceptual definition of drowning prevention. Participants from various backgrounds and countries contributed to reaching a consensus on the definition, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to reducing risks and building resilience against drowning. The agreement on the definition serves as a basis for enhancing multisectoral action and forming partnerships with health and sustainable development agendas, focusing on social determinants and upstream factors critical to prevention efforts.
Article
Pediatrics
Minhazul Abedin, Farah Naz Rahman, Shagoofa Rakhshanda, Saidur Rahman Mashreky, A. K. M. Fazlur Rahman, Ahmed Hossain
Summary: Childhood non-fatal burn rates are high in Bangladesh, with preschool-aged boys and adolescent girls identified as high-risk groups. Most incidents occur in the morning and inside the kitchen.
BMJ PAEDIATRICS OPEN
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sayantan Chakraborty, Saidur Rahman Mashreky, Koustuv Dalal
Summary: This study conducted a systematic literature review to explore violence against physicians and nurses globally. The majority of the included studies showed significant incidents of violence in various healthcare settings, with emergency department workers being more vulnerable. Verbal abuses were the most common form of violence, and physicians were more prone to physical violence while nurses were more likely to experience sexual harassment. Lack of communication played a significant role in contributing to these incidents of violence.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH-HEIDELBERG
(2022)