Senior Thesis: Recent submissions
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Does the idea of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ (R2P) Re-conceptualize State Sovereignty?
(Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2014)The idea of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ (R2P) is an emerging norm aimed at protecting civilians from mass atrocities. The R2P principle recognizes ‘sovereignty as responsibility’ and obligates states to protect civilians ... -
EFFECTS OF APPLICATION OF LHERZOLITE IN GROWTH OF SPINACIA OLERACEA L. AND SOIL MICROBES IN CADMIUM CONTAMINATED SOIL IN CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH
(Asian University for Women, Chittagaong, Bangladesh, 2015)Cadmium (Cd) is one of the most toxic heavy metals for both plants and animals. Generally, availability of Cd in agricultural soils causes suppression in plant growth by increasing the concentration of Cd in plant parts. ... -
The Impact of Returnee Migrant Women on the Social and Political Involvement of Women in Post-conflict Countries
(Asian University for Women, Chittagaong, Bangladesh, 2015)This paper attempts to quantitatively find an answer for the puzzle: why an increase in the number of returnee migrant/refugee women increases women’s social and political involvement in some post-conflict countries, but ... -
WOMEN AND POLITICS: Underrepresentation of Women in National Parliament in Developing States
(Asian University for Women, Chittagaong, Bangladesh, 2015)“Can a woman be a Prime Minister?” My answer would have been different if I had been asked this question 10 years ago. Generally women’s political behavior has received less attention, and women’s low representation in ... -
BIODEGRADATION OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET OR PETE) AND HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) USING MICROBES ISOLATED FROM WASTE DUMPING SITES IN CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH
(Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2015)Synthetic polymers like polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high density polyethylene (HDPE) are hazardous pollutants for the environment. The aim of this study is to investigate the ability of microbes in soil and water ... -
Socioeconomic Disparities between Eastern and Western Part of Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis
(Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2015)This study is conducted to assess the socio-economic condition of women in eastern and western part in Bangladesh. This study examines the level and tends of two socio-economic indicators age at first marriage and age at ... -
The Feminization of Labor Migration and its impact on Gender relations and Transnational Families in Nepal
(Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2015)Since 1990s, the participation of independent Nepali female migrants in the global labor market has transformed the traditional migration trends in Nepal. From 2002 to 2007, the government of Nepal promoted female labor ... -
Foreign-Imposed vs. Self-Administered Elections and People’s Economic Perceptions in Post-Conflict Contexts
(Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2015)This paper examines a theoretical explanation answering the puzzle: Why do some post-conflict countries have higher economic perception1 than others? Taking a mix method approach, the study contends that having an election ... -
Inappropriate Feeding Practices associated with Maternal Education and Growth Outcomes among Bhutanese Children <24 months
(Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2015)Background: Inappropriate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices are one of the major contributors to high prevalence of underweight, stunting, and wasting in children. There are limited reports on the risk ... -
FACEBOOK REDUCES UNEMPLOYMENT: A Holistic Research on How Beauty Index Affects a Facebooker’s Chance of Getting Jobs on Facebook
(Asian University for Women, Chittagong, 2015)Facebook, a familiar term with many of us, has yet to receive much attention from researchers, social scientists and economists. However, for ages Facebook’s power in transmitting information and expanding networks has ... -
Monitoring Water Quality and its Impacts on Productivity of Fish and Crop while Building a Small-Scale Aquaponic System Using Locally Available Materials
(Asian University for Women, Chittagaong, Bangladesh, 2017)Aquaponic is a combination of aquaculture and hydroponic system. It is natural and sustainable food production cycle where wastes released by fish is converted into nutrients (ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate) ... -
Production of Lysozyme from Duck Egg Page 1 of 26 and Testing its Usefulness in Reduction of Methane Emission in Ruminants
(Asian University for Women, Chittagaong, Bangladesh, 2017)The objectives of this study were to prepare lysozyme from duck egg white and test its usefulness in the reduction of methane emission in ruminants. Triplicates of treatment were added with the additive of lysozyme from ... -
High Consumption of Cooking Oil and Risk of Stroke in Yangon General Hospital
(Asian University for Women, Chittagaong, Bangladesh, 2017)Background: Stroke is preventable by carefully controlling diet and physical activities; however, less attention or priority has been given so far. In Myanmar, stroke is the leading cause of death and an estimated 56,224 ... -
Association between nutrition knowledge and attitudes with intake of vegetables, fruits and dairy products among students at the Asian University for Women (AUW), Chittagong
(Asian University for Women, Chittagaong, Bangladesh, 2017)World Health Organization reports several diet related health issues, such as malnutrition, diabetes and cancer, which are associated with unhealthy eating. Several studies have been done to understand why people eat ... -
Knowledge and Self- care Practices in Diabetic Patients and Their Role in Disease Management in Pyay, Myanmar
(Asian University for Women, 2017)Background: Poor knowledge and inadequate practices among diabetic patients play important role in influencing the progression of diabetes and its complications while these diabetes complications are largely preventabl ... -
Building Aquaponic Systems Using Locally Available Materials and Comparison of Productivity between Two Different Systems
(Asian University for Women, 2017)The main goal of this research was to design aquaponic system with recycled materials that is environment-friendly as well as design with commercial products to compare vegetable and fish production between the two ... -
ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS ON THE PLANT DIVERSITY IN WETLANDS OF PHOBJI AND GANGTEY, BHUTAN
(Submitted by: Pema Lhamo, 2019)Plant diversity in the wetlands of Phobji and Gantey represents an important aspect of the overall wetland ecosystem. However, over the years, the increasing trend in population has initiated the building of many ... -
DETERMINANTS OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION: A CROSS-COUNTRY ANALYSIS
(Asian University for Women, 2017)This paper aims to study the important determinants of alcohol consumption across country. Using the data of 180 countries for the year 2012, we estimate the demand functions of two types of alcohol: beer and wine. Both ... -
Contemporary Perspectives on Migration in the Context of Bangladesh through the Media Lens
(Asian University for Women Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2013)This paper discusses the condition of migrant workers in Bangladesh along with the influence of media in their life. Besides, it depicts the reason, purpose, advantages and disadvantages of migration from Bangladesh to ... -
Contemporary Perspectives on Migration in the Context of Bangladesh through the Media Lens
(2013)Cinema is a popular media for entertainment, and also plays a key role in shaping people’s ideas, behaviors, and gender roles through reinforcing popular cultural values and practices. Three movies, Paddayappa, Podaa Podi, ...