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Taboos during Pregnancy and Low Birth-weight of Children in Gairibisaune VDC, Nepal
(AUW, 2018-04)Background Food taboos during pregnancy are certainly found in rural areas of Nepal, where food comprising of vitamin and iron is avoided. Through this study, we quantitatively assessed the association between food ... -
Lexicon Development in Bengali: A Cross- Linguistic Comparison using the Language Development Survey
(AUW, 2018-04)Language Development Delay is one of the significant development problems in children. When children do not reach the specific milestones of language development for their age, they are classified as slow talkers. For ... -
Purpose: My objective to do this research was to see the vocabulary development of children of age 18-35 months in Thimphu, Bhutan by using Language Development Survey and compare with U.S with respect to: Effect of age, gender and language on vocabulary score Vocabulary composition between two languages and Define late talkers and compare them with the typically developing children with same vocabulary size Method: I used Language Development Survey (Leslie Rescola, 1989) which consists of 310 words categorized in 14 parts for children of age 18-35 months in 4 day care centers, immunization ward of pediatric department and two communities. Survey was handed over to parents and teachers (to be handed over to parents) to tick off the words that the child spoke. My study consisted of 150 children while U.S sample consisted of 274 children. Result: Bhutanese children had lower vocabulary score compared to U.S. children with a vocabulary mean score of 160.7 (SD = 91.0) VS. 166 (SD = 103.6). In both the languages, girls had higher vocabulary score in comparison to boys and vocabulary sized tended to increase with the increase in age. With regard to vocabulary composition, Q correlation between Bhutan and English percentage use scores was .55 (p < .01) and younger children had higher cross linguistic concordance (0.61) compared to two higher age groups (0.55 and 0.43). In both the languages, the concordance between late talkers (children ≥ 24 months with vocabularies < 50 words) and younger children was highest. Conclusion: The result of this study was very similar to previous cross linguistic LDS studies signifying cross measure generalizability. Late talkers had very similar vocabulary composition to vocabulary matched younger children signifying that late talkers were just slow in learning and was not learning something different set.
(AUW, 2018-04)Background: In the Terai region of Nepal, the most common developmental and behavioral problem in children was speech and language problem. However, no research has been done on this specific problem. This research will ... -
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN OF AGE 18-35 MONTHS IN THIMPHU, BHUTAN
(AUW, 2018-04)Purpose: My objective to do this research was to see the vocabulary development of children of age 18-35 months in Thimphu, Bhutan by using Language Development Survey and compare with U.S with respect to: Effect of ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes, Preferences and Utilization of Contraceptive Methods in Thimphu, Bhutan.
(AUW, 2018-04)Background: Studies report that the economic development and family planning is central to gender equality and women’s empowerment, and it is a key factor in reducing poverty. Objective: This study aims to find the ... -
Prevalence of menstrual knowledge, hygiene management practices and school absenteeism: a cross sectional study of adolescent girls in Dagana district, Bhutan
(AUW, 2018)Background Menstruation is a normal biological process however it is associated with social misconceptions and mal practices leading to adverse health outcomes. Good management of menstruation is essential but many women ... -
Family Planning Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among the Married Women and Men in Gilgit, Pakistan
(AUW, 2018-04)This paper presents the findings of a cross sectional qualitative assessment, aimed at exploring knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding family planning in two Districts of Gilgit, Pakistan and also assess the ... -
Economic Valuation of Tourism in Rangamati: A Travel Cost Method
(AUW, 2017)In this paper, an economic valuation of Rangamati is done using the zonal travel cost method. Data collected for the study has been done through on-site sampling in Rangamati and the socio-economic background of the ... -
Fistula: An Overlooked Preventable and Treatable Tragedy of Women
(AUW, 2015)Background: Although fistula is a preventable and treatable condition, in Bangladesh it is a curse for at least 71,000 women. Therefore, it is important to understand the factors hindering successful treatment of fistula ... -
Women as a Tool of Psychological Warfare: Behavioral/Psychological Analysis of Wartime Rape based on Cross-National Evidence (1939-2017)
(AUW, 2022-06)Sexual violence in armed conflict is a psychological weapon and an expression of hegemonic masculinity over women. In order to better comprehend the issue and determine how deeply embedded it is, this paper investigates ... -
The Overlooked Health & Environmental Cost of Lead Acid Battery Powered Rickshaws in Chattogram, Bangladesh
(AUW, 2023-05)Battery powered rickshaws, also known as tomtoms or electric rickshaws are one of the examples of sustainable vehicles in Bangladesh. Even though these local vehicles are supposed to be the “greening solution” for our ... -
Exploring Integrated Ecosystem-based Approach (EbA) in Kaptai Lake Freshwater Fish Biodiversity, Rangamati, Bangladesh
(AUW, 2021-05)In recent decades, declining fish biodiversity in Kaptai Lake has been a great concern. Research found that the major carp including rohu (Labeo rohita), catla (Catla catla), mrigal (Cirrhinus mrigala) species have been ... -
Vermicomposting as a waste management method and organic fertilizer among local farmers in Sri Lanka
(AUW, 2022-05)Vermicomposting is the process of making vermicompost. The raw materials for the vermicomposting process are red earth warms and organic waste. The process of making vermicompost is occurring inside the digestive system ... -
Assessing the water quality and Prevalence of Water-borne Diseases a flood prone coastal island Charandwip: A cross-sectional study
(AUW, 2024)Flooding often degrades water quality and spreads infectious diseases, affecting public health and environmental health.. Frequent flooding in Charandiwp disrupts water supplies, contaminating freshwater sources and ... -
Decoding the Host Adaptation of the Mayaro Virus Through Codon Usage Studies
(AUW, 2024-12)The Mayaro virus (MAYV), an arbovirus within the Alphavirus genus, is a significant public health concern in tropical regions, particularly in Latin America. This study explores the codon usage patterns of MAYV to uncover ... -
IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON BANGLADESH GARMENT INDUSTRY: SURVIVAL OF THE LOW SCALE FACTORY WORKERS
(AUW, 2022-07)The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the global supply chain to a great extent. Along with many countries, Bangladesh is also suffering with consequences of this disruption. The biggest industry of the country, the garment ... -
Environmental and Human Health Consequences of the Fire Incidents in Rohingya Refugee Camps, Cox’s Bazar Bangladesh
(AUW, 2024-05)Background: Around the world, at least 89.3 million people have been forced to leave their homes, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency. Of these, almost 27 million live in refugee camps. The Bangladesh region ... -
Prevalence and determinants of adverse birth outcomes in middle-income level communities in the northern part of Bangladesh: A hospital-based Cross-sectional study.
(AUW, 2024)Background: Adverse birth outcomes are still a major problem in low- and middle-income countries and Bangladesh has no distinction, particularly in its northern areas. These adverse effects include low birth weight, ... -
A Multi-Level Network Analysis Explores Key Molecular Regulators and Potential Biomarkers for Huntington's Disease
(AUW, 2024-05)This abstract presents a comprehensive study investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying Huntington’s disease (HD) by integrating gene expression profiles, network analysis, and literature validation. Thirteen genes ... -
Exploring Chicken Litter Management and the Impact of Chicken Litter on Human Health in Chittagong Markets, Bangladesh
(AUW, 2024-05)The study is primarily focused on chicken litter management in local markets in Chittagong Bangladesh. The focus of participants is chicken shopkeepers from different markets in Chittagong to explore chicken litter ...