Publications

Factors associated with the availability of iodized salt at household level: a case study in Bangladesh

The availability of iodized salt in households remains low in Bangladesh, which calls for improving the salt iodization quality and its coverage. The present study assessed the socio-economic disparity in Bangladesh to characterize the availability …

Modeling soil salinity using direct and indirect measurement techniques: A comparative analysis

Soil salinization is a major problem for low-elevation countries like Bangladesh and is expected to worsen due to global warming and associated sea level rise. A constant monitoring of salinity affected areas is imperative to prevent land …

Socioeconomic transition and its influence on body mass index (BMI) pattern in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is an underdeveloped country that has recently joined the ranks of low-middle-income countries. This study aims to investigate how socioeconomic and developmental factors have influenced women towards a shift in their body mass index …

Mental health service use in Australia: The role of family structure and socio-economic status

To investigate the patterns and the determinants of mental health service use by children and adolescents in Australia. Data from Young Minds Matter (YMM): The Second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing is used in …

A macro-level approach to assess the early developmental vulnerabilities of children in Australia: A local government area-based analysis

The spatial impact of socioeconomic determinants on the macro-level early developmental vulnerability of children was analyzed in this paper using Local Government Areas (LGAs) as samples. Five domains of developmental outcomes: physical, social, …

Investment in Research and Development Compared to Military Expenditure: Is Research Worthwhile?

Both research and development (R&D) and military expenditure are pivotal areas for any country's economy. However, most countries tend to spend more on military because of global insecurity and power politics. Nevertheless, this study shows the merit …

Influence of distance between residence and health facilities on non-communicable diseases: An assessment over hypertension and diabetes in Bangladesh

This paper reflected on the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes in Bangladesh, which is spreading rapidly in low-income countries. The rationale of constructing more health centers for addressing NCDs was assessed in this paper by determining the …