Jessore University of Science & Technology

About: Jessore University of Science & Technology is a based out in . It is known for research contribution in the topics: Adsorption & Population. The organization has 811 authors who have published 974 publications receiving 10471 citations.

Salinity Levels in Pond, Deep Tube Well and Pond Sand Filter Water in Two Unions of Southwestern Coastal District Satkhira, Bangladesh

Abstract: AbstractThis research was conducted to identify the suitability of drinking water in different sources in the most disaster prone unions in Bangladesh. Saline water is one of the main concerns in the disaster prone Buri Goalini and Gabura Unions, Shyamnagar, Satkhira. Water samples were collected from pond, deep tube well and pond sand filter for physico-chemical analyses to determine its suitability for drinking purposes. The electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, salinity, sodium (Na) and potassium (K) were determined. Beside these, some other parameters were also determined. Almost all the water samples of pond sand filter were within the desired quality of drinking water in terms of physico-chemical parameters prescribed by World Health Organization and Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. The pond water of Gabura Union and deep tube well water of both the Unions were saline in nature and not suitable for drinking purposes. Interestingly, pond water of Buri Goalini Union was fresh in terms of EC, total dissolved solids and salinity.KeywordsAilaCoastal regionCycloneDisasterWater quality

Evaluation of Methanolic Extract Induced Antinociceptive, Anti-pyretic and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Ficus hispida Leaves

Abstract: Objective: Traditionally Ficus hispida is used as a palliative for pain, inflammation, diabetes, fever and neurological disorders. The present study set out to evaluate the antinociceptive, anti-pyretic and anti-inflammatory activity of the methanolic extract of Ficus hispida leaves (MFHL). Methods: Pithy dried leaves of Ficus hispida were extracted with sufficient amount of pure methanol. The antinociceptive activity of MFHL was evaluated by using formalin induced paw licking, acetic acid-induced writhing, tail immersion and hot plate methods in Swiss albino mice. Its anti-pyretic activity was evaluated by Brewer’s yeast-induced pyrexia test. And anti-inflammatory activity was assessed by using xylene-induced ear edema test. Results: The crude extract was found to have significant (p<0.05, vs. control) analgesic activity at the oral dose of 200 & 400 mg/kg b. wt., in the tested animals. Extract at dose of 200 mg/kg and 400 Original Research Article Rahman et al.; JPRI, 24(3): 1-12, 2018; Article no.JPRI.41664 2 mg/kg significantly (p<0.05, vs. control) reduced paw licking and abdominal writhing of mice, and revealed significant increase in latency (p<0.05, vs. control) in tail immersion and hot plate test at 30 and 60 min after their administration. In Brewer’s yeastinduced pyrexia test, the methanolic extract at the dose of 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg significantly (p<0.05, vs. control) reduced hyperthermia in mice in 1 hour observation and also lowering of temperature from 2 hours to 4 hours observation period respectively. In anti-inflammatory test, 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg of extract exhibited significant (p<0.05, vs. control) ear weight differences and inhibition of ear edema. Conclusion: Results of above study indicate that Ficus hispida leaves can be a potential source of analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory medication.

Hydrogeological characterization of saline water aquifer deploying multiple well logs at Khulna, a coastal region of Bangladesh

Abstract: Khulna city lies at the southwestern coastal region of Bangladesh where salinity of groundwater is very high. In fulfilling the growing demand of water supply at Khulna city corporation, this study conducted geophysical well logging at three boreholes to explore suitable and sustainable groundwater aquifers. The natural gamma ray log, self-potential log, and short normal resistivity and long normal resistivity logs were deployed affixing in a single probe. The results showed that the subsurface lithology is composed of clay, silty clay, sandy clay, fine sand, medium sand, medium to fine sand, and fine to medium sand. Thickness of the units varies both laterally and vertically like top clay/silty clay unit is 9.0m thick at boreholes KHL01 and KHL08 while 52m at borehole KHL07. Additionally, two permeable horizons were delineated termed as aquifer-1 and aquifer-2 at shallow and greater depths. Aquifer-1 thickness varies from 21.0 to 44.0m and depth ranging from 30.0 to 85.0m. Aquifer-2 delineated between 241.0 and 284.0m with thickness 27.5–30.5m. The average resistivity value of aquifer-1 was higher than that of aquifer-2 at borehole KHL01. On the contrary, at boreholes KHL07 and KHL08, the average resistivity value of aquifer-2 is much higher than that of aquifer-1. The results thus showed that the groundwater salinity varies laterally and vertically. In essence, the deep aquifer-2 at south side of Khulna city could be a safe drinking water source. This study would guide for further research in exploring sustainable safe aquifer at greater depth (>300.0m) for the coastal region of Bangladesh.

Comparison of nutritional status between patients from urban area with rural area undergoing hemodialysis in Kushtia district, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Abstract: Malnutrition is a common problem in patients with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) undergoing hemodialysis that increases morbidity and mortality rate in Bangladesh. The main objective of this cross sectional study was carried out to compare the nutritional status between urban patients with rural patients undergoing hemodialysis. End-stage renal-failure outpatients who underwent hemodialysis were recruited from Sono Hospital Limited, Kushtia, Bangladesh. Direct method of nutritional assessment including anthropometric measurement, biochemical measurement, clinical assessment and dietary method was carried out. Socio economic data were also collected. The result reveals that 69.0% of the total participants were male and 31.0% were female. The mean age of male was 46.10±13.23 years and that of female was 43.11±16.47 years. Among 142 cases 50.0% were from urban area and 50.0% were from rural area. 53.5% of the total participants were economically satisfied and 46.5% were non-satisfied. 76.3% of high socioeconomic group consisted of urban area and 23.7% consisted of rural area. Again 19.7% of low socioeconomic group consisted of urban area and 80.3% consisted of rural area. According to WHO classification for BMI 15.5% had BMI below 18.5kg/m2 in urban and 18.3% had BMI below 18.5kg/m2 in rural area. Of the total participants 97.2% were anemic, 66.9% had anorexia, 69.7% had depression, 63.4% had nausea, 58.5% had vomiting, 30.3% had heartburn, 47.2% had constipation, 38.0% had dizziness, 19.7% had chest pain, 5.6% had dysphagia, 34.5% had fatigue, 48.6% had headache, 26.1% had diarrhea, 50.7% had pruritus and 13.4% had shortness of breath. Mean±SD hemoglobin level of urban participants was 8.37±1.46 and that of rural participants was 8.12±1.85. The result shows that malnutrition was more prevalent among rural hemodialysis patients than that of urban. The cause of malnutrition was related to low socioeconomic condition and inadequate nutrient intake. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. December 2016, 2(4): 603-610

Effects of Buriganga and Turag River Water on the Yield and Heavy Metal Contents of Indian Spinach

Abstract: There are different types of essential nutrients are found in vegetables which are good for human health. But now a days the vegetables which are irrigated with Buriganga and Turag river water may be contaminated with heavy metals because of industrial effluents discharge into the Buriganga and Turag river water. The present study was conducted to investigate the levels of heavy metals like Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Cupper (Cu), Chromium (Cr), Zinc (Zn), Arsenic (As), Nickel (Ni), and Iron (Fe) in Indian Spinach irrigated with polluted Buriganga and Turag river water. Heavy metals contaminated water and vegetable samples were analyzed by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The Pb, Cd, Ni, Cr, As, Zn, and Cu contents in Buriganga river water applied in Indian spinach ranged from 0.798-2.06, 0.011-0.60, 0.001-3.87, 0.378-1.25, 0.001-0.610, 6.21-23.24, and 2.01-13.69 μg g -1 , respectively and those of Turag river water ranged from 0.023- 0.781, 0.001-0.610, 0.001-0.360, 0.133-0.279, 0.001-0.360, 3.16-8.97, and 0.210-6.47 μg g -1 , respectively. The root and shoot length was decreased from 5.3 to 3.2 cm and from 7.2 to 5.5 cm for Buriganga river water applied plant samples. The root and shoot length of Turag river water applied plant samples were decreased from 3.83 to 3.10 cm and 6.93 to 6.18 cm, respectively. The number of leaves was decreased from 7.46 to 5.58 and 8.69 to 5.32 for Buriganga and Turag river water applied plant samples, respectively. The yield of Buriganga and Turag river water applied Indian spinach sample decreased 23.06% and 24.70% from the control plant sample. It is recommended that in spinach plant the concentration of Pd, Zn and Cu crossed the standard limits of FAO and WHO, indicating a potential risk to human body. Awareness should be created among the farmers about the serious consequences of using polluted river water for growing leafy vegetables in city areas. J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 9(2): 15-20 2016