Md Saiful Islam
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 3582368 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Md Saiful Islam |
| NOMBRES | Md Saiful |
| APELLIDO | Islam |
| FIRMA | ISLAM M S |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Ha'il |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5690-5971 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 92 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 30 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 92 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2005 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
A Codesigned Approach to Develop Tailored Antimicrobial Stewardship Strategies in Bangladesh
How do clean and fossil fuel energy innovations impact Saudi Arabia’s environmental safety? The moderating role of climate governance
This study addresses a critical gap in the literature by shifting the focus from energy consumption to the underexplored role of energy innovation (clean and dirty) in environmental health. We investigate how decomposed energy innovation, proxied by clean and fossil fuel energy patents, influences environmental safety in Saudi Arabia, proxied by CO2 emissions. The analysis incorporates newly constructed measures of climate governance, financial d…
Sexual Assertiveness and Sexual Victimization Across Different Life Stages
Objectives A growing body of research indicate that experiencing sexual victimization may be linked to lower levels of sexual assertiveness, yet significant gaps remain in understanding how this association varies across the life stages in which one is victimized, gender identities, and cultural contexts. Prior studies have primarily focused on cisgender women from Western countries, mainly examined adolescent/adult sexual assault (AASA), and emp…
Streamlining of Investment Promotion Agencies for attracting FDI in Bangladesh
This study examines the structural and functional inefficiencies of Bangladesh’s Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) and proposes strategic reforms to enhance their role in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Despite Bangladesh’s competitive advantages—such as a large domestic market, strategic location, and low production costs—FDI inflows remain below potential due to fragmented institutional mandates, procedural delays, and weak coord…
Nexus between urban poverty dynamics and rapid urbanization, economic shocks, and internal migration in Bangladesh
This study investigates the nexus between urban poverty dynamics and rapid urbanization, economic shocks, and internal migration to create novelty in the literature on urban poverty dynamics in Bangladesh. For this purpose, we conduct quantitative analysis for exploring the growth in urbanization and poverty in new versus existing urban areas using data from multiple Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES 2000, 2005, 2010 & 2016). Moreover…
Validity and reliability of the Bangla version of the European health literacy survey questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q16) for university students
Health literacy (HL) is the capacity to get, understand, assess, and use health information to prevent disease and improve health in day-to-day living. The study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Bangla version of the short form of the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q16) for university students. This cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2023 to August 2023. A sample of 948 respondents was select…
Determinants of Social Inclusion in South Asia
Social inclusion is important for Sustainable Development in South Asia, as the region comprises a diverse range of socio‐economic systems, with substantial gender inequality and a digital divide. Education, ICT, economic development, trade openness, and gender equality may influence social inclusion in the region. Using five major South Asian economies, this study investigates the influence of education/Mean Year of Schooling (MYS), ICT, economi…
Trends and patterns in women’s attitude towards wife-beating in Bangladesh
The benefits of online access to prescription medicines
Background In the evolving EU healthcare landscape, online access to prescription medicines is rising. The EU legislation provides a legal framework for safe online access, aligning supply rules with physical pharmacies and providing specific measures against counterfeiting. Eight Member States allow online access to prescription medicines. Objectives The study aims to understand factors influencing EU citizens’ propensity to obtain prescription …
Driving the Circular Economy in Saudi Arabia
The UN 2030 Agenda includes respect for the environment and green issues as a matter of extreme significance. The Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Plan (NTP) of Saudi Arabia have essential objectives to help the nation achieve environmental sustainability, enabling the country to transition to a “circular economy (CE)” model to maximize sustainability and resource efficiency. In this context, this research establishes a more comprehens…
Motives for pornography use and women's sexual wellbeing
Identification and comprehensive characterization of moral disapproval and behavioral dysregulation-based pornography-use profiles across 42 countries
Exploring the prospective influence of artificial intelligence on the health sector in Bangladesh
Purpose The study aims to assess the awareness, perception and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in Bangladesh’s healthcare sector. Design/methodology/approach This study utilizes a quantitative methodology. A survey with structured questionnaire was conducted with a sample of 399 healthcare professionals and public members through stratified random sampling. Descriptive statistics summarized participant demographics, while inferential sta…
ICT, energy transition, and environmental quality in the gulf
The environmental situation in the Gulf states is fragile due to rapid economic growth and a heavy dependence on fossil fuels. ICT diffusion and transitioning to renewable energy sources are considered environmentally beneficial. This study examines the interplay between energy transition, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and environmental quality, considering the population density, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and economic gr…
Asymmetric influence of ICT on food security in GCC nations
Food security (FS) is becoming increasingly problematic for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries because of their high reliance on food imports, paucity of arable land, and water shortage. As regional and worldwide demands increase, “information and communication technology (ICT)” has become a viable instrument to boost food system governance, optimise supply chains, and increase agricultural output. This study investigates the asymmetric…
Forecasting Tetouan energy demand employing shift approach in machine-learning
Enhancing Adaptive Learning, Communication, and Therapeutic Accessibility through the Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Personalization in Digital Health Platforms for Students wi…
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) impacts millions worldwide, posing distinct obstacles in schooling, communication, and access to therapy. Conventional educational and therapeutic approaches, while sometimes helpful, frequently lack the adaptability and customization necessary to meet the varied needs of kids with ASD. This research tackles existing gaps by integrating advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques and data-driven personalization…
Re-imagining Digital Transformation in the United States
The digital transformation in the United States is at a critical crossroads, influenced by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), business analytics (BA), and the quest for IT project excellence. In contrast to previous digitization efforts that emphasized efficiency, the current transformation is strategic, systemic, and value-oriented, addressing national priorities including economic competitiveness, cybersecurity, sustainability, an…
Sexual satisfaction across cultures, genders, languages, and sexual orientations
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Determinants of Health Expenditure in GCC Countries
Health expenditure is vital for individuals and the state, reflecting a common concern for well-being, productivity and societal health. This study examines the factors that influence health expenditure in the context of environmental pollution, economic growth, ageing population, and educational attainment in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. It utilizes data from 2000 to 2022 for a panel of six nations and employs the augmented mean…
Does gender influence the environment in Bangladesh? The contribution of human capital to environmental promotion
Will it work? Challenges and learnings from collecting data from children and staff at holiday clubs
Global Profiles of Positive Youth Development
The Role of Financial Inclusion and Remittance Inflow in Poverty Reduction in South Asia
The United Nations' primary sustainable development goal is to end all forms of poverty globally, and thus, reducing poverty has emerged as a key objective for national development across countries. Taking this into account, this study aims to explore the influences of financial inclusion and remittance inflow on poverty reduction in selected South Asian countries, considering per capita income as a control variable. To complete the investigation…
Tuberculosis treatment and undernutrition on Daru Island, Papua New Guinea
A substantial proportion of people with tuberculosis (TB)-one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases-live in resource-poor, food insecure settings. It is widely recognised that undernutrition significantly heightens vulnerability to TB, as well as contributes to poor treatment adherence and outcomes. However, more attention is needed to understand what shapes food insecurity and undernutrition in a particular setting. We use the concept of …
Ready-made garments exports earning and its contribution to economic growth in Bangladesh
Assessing the usage of ChatGPT on life satisfaction among higher education students
Why Do People Watch Pornography? Cross-Cultural Validation of the Pornography Use Motivations Scale (Pums) and Its Short Form (Pums-8)
Motivations for pornography use may vary across gender identities, sexual orientations, and geographical regions, warranting examination to promote individual and public health. The aims of this study were to validate the Pornography Use Motivations Scale (PUMS) in a diverse, multicultural sample, and develop a short form (PUMS-8) that can assess a wide range of pornography use motivations. Using data from 42 countries (N = 75,117; Mage = 32.07; …
Cross-cultural Validation of the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (Asex) in 42 Countries and 26 Languages
Introduction The Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX) is a brief questionnaire that evaluates five major aspects of sexual function: sex drive, arousal, erectile function/vaginal lubrication, ability to reach orgasm, and satisfaction with orgasm. An advantage of the ASEX is its simplicity and brevity (five items), making it suitable for the screening of sexual function problems in healthcare contexts and large-scale studies. The main objective…
Globalization and politico‐administrative factor‐driven energy‐growth nexus
In modern days, economic growth is energy‐dependent and vice versa. Earlier studies concentrated a bit to analyze the influence of globalization and politico‐administrative factors on the energy consumption‐economic growth nexus in developing economies. The motivation for the current research is to scrutinize the energy consumption‐economic growth nexus while accounting for the influence of globalization and country risk indicators—the politico‐a…
Covid-19 in the Rohingya refugee camps of Bangladesh
The Role of Financial Inclusion and Remittance Inflow in Poverty Reduction in South Asia
The United Nations' primary sustainable development goal is to end all forms of poverty globally, and thus, reducing poverty has emerged as a key objective for national development across countries. Taking this into account, this study aims to explore the influences of financial inclusion and remittance inflow on poverty reduction in selected South Asian countries, considering per capita income as a control variable. To complete the investigation…
Drivers of metaverse adoption for enhancing marketing capabilities of retail SMEs
Cross-Cultural Validation of the Sexual Desire Inventory (SDI-2) in 42 Countries and 26 Languages
Sexual desire is a complex construct with important implications for sexual functioning and well-being. In this research, we translated the Sexual Desire Inventory (SDI-2), a widely used scale for assessing sexual (desire), into 25 languages from English and used data from the International Sex Survey (ISS) to (a) investigate its psychometric properties (i.e. factorial structure, reliability, validity, and measurement invariance) and (b) explore …
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Trade Openness, Government Consumption, and Economic Growth Nexus in Saudi Arabia
This study intends to examine the influence of trade openness on economic growth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including government consumption and labor force as control variables. Using time-series yearly data from 1985 to 2019, the study applies the Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) cointegration regression and the Toda-Yamamoto (T-Y) Granger causality check to achieve the objective of the study. The ARDL model estimation discloses the p…
Suicidal ideation among Bangladeshi university students early during the Covid-19 pandemic
Poisoned Blood,Ghaa, and the Infected Body
This article draws on ethnographic data from rural Bangladesh to examine how community members affected by arsenicosis understand, explain, and experience this deadly illness. Biomedically, arsenicosis has been described as a disease caused by drinking arsenic-contaminated water, and it is manifested through physiological complications such as symmetric hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, cancer of the skin, kidney and lungs, and diseases of t…
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Poisoned Blood,Ghaa, and the Infected Body
This article draws on ethnographic data from rural Bangladesh to examine how community members affected by arsenicosis understand, explain, and experience this deadly illness. Biomedically, arsenicosis has been described as a disease caused by drinking arsenic-contaminated water, and it is manifested through physiological complications such as symmetric hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, cancer of the skin, kidney and lungs, and diseases of t…
It’s not only what you say, it’s also how you say it
During outbreaks, one-way behaviour change communication without meaningful causal explanations is unlikely to be effective. Based on the cultural context, interactive communication strategies in lay language with supporting evidence can make biomedical prevention messages credible in affected communities, even among those who initially invoke supernatural causal explanations
Understanding the failure of a behavior change intervention to reduce risk behaviors for avian influenza transmission among backyard poultry raisers in rural Bangladesh
The villagers' awareness about avian influenza improved after the intervention, however, the intervention did not result in any measurable improvement in preventive behaviors. Low cost approaches that promote financial benefits and minimize personal discomfort should be developed and piloted
Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding Covid-19 outbreak in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, an array of measures have been adopted to control the rapid spread of the COVID-19 epidemic. Such general population control measures could significantly influence perception, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards COVID-19. Here, we assessed KAP towards COVID-19 immediately after the lock-down measures were implemented and during the rapid rise period of the outbreak. Online-based cross-sectional study conducted from Ma…
Predictors Associated With Knowledge and Practice of Helminthic Infection Prevention Among Rural School-Aged Children's Parents in Bangladesh
Background: Parasitic infection has become a major public health concern in light of its increasing prevalence in developing countries, particularly in rural settings. Helminthic infections disproportionately affect children, and therefore appropriate parental knowledge and practical approaches to transmission prevention are essential. The objective of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge and implementation measures aimed at preventi…
Effects of underlying morbidities on the occurrence of deaths in Covid-19 patients
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression and Anxiety Among First-Year University Students in Bangladesh
University students, especially those in their first year, not only face challenges related to their personal life but also to their academic performance. Such unfavorable conditions predispose them to psychological illnesses such as depression and anxiety. The present study surveyed first-year undergraduate students to assess the prevalence of depression and anxiety and their potential underlying reasons. A cross-sectional questionnaire was cond…
Weight-Related Status and Associated Predictors with Psychological Well-being among First-Year University Students in Bangladesh
University students (especially first-years) not only have to cope with their academic curriculum but also issues such as being away from the home environment and living independently for the first time. Those who do not adapt quickly to these new conditions are likely to be susceptible to physical and psychological vulnerabilities. The present study surveyed first-year Bangladeshi undergraduate students to investigate their weight status (i.e., …
Automated measurement of attitudes towards social distancing using social media
The COVID-19 outbreak has focused attention on the use of social distancing as the primary defence against community infection. Forcing social animals to maintain physical distance has presented significant challenges for health authorities and law enforcement. Anecdotal media reports suggest widespread dissatisfaction with social distancing as a policy, yet there is little prior work aimed at measuring community acceptance of social distancing. …
Ready-made garments exports earning and its contribution to economic growth in Bangladesh
Suicidal ideation among Bangladeshi university students early during the Covid-19 pandemic
Covid-19 in the Rohingya refugee camps of Bangladesh
Investigating Poor Sleep Quality and Associated Factors During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has adversely affected the sleep quality of individuals, and is a poorly investigated area. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence estimate of poor sleep quality and its associated factors among Bangladeshi residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey was carried out from July 20 to August 5, 2020, involving 975 Bangladeshi residents (male: 5…
Is the Trade-led Growth Hypothesis Valid for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Evidence from an ARDL Approach
Depression and anxiety among individuals with medical conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic
BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) disproportionately impacts individuals with medical conditions, including with respect to their mental health. The present study investigated depression and anxiety and their correlates among individuals with medical conditions in Bangladesh. METHODS: Subjects were recruited to participate in an internet-based survey. Data were collected from November 2020 to January 2021 using convenience sampling …
Posttraumatic stress disorder during the Covid-19 pandemic
Financial Difficulties Correlate With Mental Health Among Bangladeshi Residents Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is a global threat which has challenged mental resilience and impacted the psychological well-being of people across all age groups globally. The present study aimed to investigate how financial difficulties during the pandemic correlate with mental health among residents of Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 4,020 residents from different parts of Bangladesh between July and September…
Anxiety and Insomnia Among Urban Slum Dwellers in Bangladesh
Background: Although mental health is an important part of health and wellbeing, very little is known about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of marginalized communities like urban slum dwellers. Our study estimated the prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder and insomnia among the residents of the informal settlements of Dhaka, Bangladesh, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional phone-based survey was c…
Problematic Smartphone and Social Media Use Among Bangladeshi College and University Students Amid Covid-19
Background: Smartphone and social media use are an integral part of our daily life. Currently, the impact of excessive smartphone and social media use during the COVID-19 pandemic is poorly understood. The present study aimed to investigate problematic smartphone use (PSPU) and problematic social media use (PSMU) among Bangladeshi college and university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out involv…
Health-Related Quality of Life among Rural-Urban Migrants Living in Dhaka Slums
The findings suggest that available urban social protection programs should include a comprehensive social safety net for the improvement of the slum infrastructure as well as proper health care and risk mitigation plans at workplaces
Insufficient Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors among Medical Students during the Covid-19 Lockdown
Background: The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in social distancing and isolation which leads to insufficient physical activity and thereby increases sedentary behaviors. Hence, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of insufficient physical activity and sedentary behaviors among medical students during the COVID-19 lockdown in Pakistan, and to determine their associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was carri…
Treatment, Persistent Symptoms, and Depression in People Infected with Covid-19 in Bangladesh
Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has affected people’s lives globally. While important research has been conducted, much remains to be known. In Bangladesh, initial treatment (self-administered, hospitalized), persistent COVID-19 symptoms (“long COVID-19”), and whether COVID-19 leads to changes in mental state, such as depressive symptoms, of people are not known. This study aimed to examine treatment, persistent symptoms, and depressio…
Mental Health Concerns, Insomnia, and Loneliness Among Intern Doctors Amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic
Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards Covid-19 vaccinations
The findings reflect inadequate knowledge but more positive attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine among the general population in Bangladesh. In order to improve knowledge, immediate health education programs need to be initiated before mass vaccination are scheduled
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