Browsing by Author "Akter, Shakila"

Now showing 1 - 2 of 2

Assessment of coastal river water quality in Bangladesh: Implications for drinking and irrigation purposes
(Scopus, 2024-04-18) Uddin, Md. Ripaj; Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin; Ahmed, Shamim; Abedin, Md Jainal; Hossain, Syed Md. Minhaz; Mansur, Muhammad Abdullah Al; Akter, Shakila; Akbor, Md. Ahedul; Jamal, AHM Shofiul Islam Molla; Rahman, Mohammed M.; Kazi, Mohsin; Siddique, Md. Abu Bakar; Idris, Abubakr M.
Saltwater intrusion in the coastal areas of Bangladesh is a prevalent phenomenon. However, it is not conducive to activities such as irrigation, navigation, fish spawning and shelter, and industrial usage. The present study analyzed 45 water samples collected from 15 locations in coastal areas during three seasons: monsoon, pre-monsoon, and post-monsoon. The aim was to comprehend the seasonal variation in physicochemical parameters, including water temperature, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), salinity, total dissolved solids (TDS), hardness, and concentrations of Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Fe2+, HCO3-, PO43-, SO42-, and Cl-. Additionally, parameters essential for agriculture, such as soluble sodium percentage (SSP), sodium absorption ratio (SAR), magnesium absorption ratio (MAR), residual sodium carbonate (RSC), Kelly’s ratio (KR), and permeability index (PI), were examined. Their respective values were found to be 63%, 16.83 mg/L, 34.92 mg/L, 145.44 mg/L, 1.28 mg/L, and 89.29%. The integrated water quality index was determined using entropy theory and principal component analysis (PCA). The resulting entropy water quality index (EWQI) and SAR of 49.56% and 63%, respectively, indicated that the samples are suitable for drinking but unsuitable for irrigation. These findings can assist policymakers in implementing the Bangladesh Deltaplan-2100, focusing on sustainable land management, fish cultivation, agricultural production, environmental preservation, water resource management, and environmental protection in the deltaic areas of Bangladesh. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of seasonal variations in the hydrochemistry and water quality of coastal rivers, aiding in the comprehension of salinity intrusion origins, mechanisms, and causes.
Impact of Kidney Transplant on Quality of Life(QoL) With CKD Patient
(Daffodil International University, 2024-08-24) Akter, Shakila
Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition in which kidney function declines over time. The primary objective of this study was to assess the impact of kidney transplant on Quality of Life(QoL) with CKD patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study on 200 patients who had undergone kidney transplantation at “Kidney Foundation Hospital and Research Institute. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, and pre-constructed KDQOL-SF. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS, version 22 with significance of p < 0.05 Results: The study included 200 patients, with 74.5% aged less than 60 years and a slight male predominance (54.0%). Most patients had secondary education or higher (88.0%) and were from urban areas (56.0%). Clinical assessments showed a mean eGFR of 39.49 ml/min/1.73m² and elevated creatinine levels (224.31 μmol/L). A significant proportion of patients had comorbidities such as diabetes (46.5%) and hypertension (58.0%). Quality of life scores indicated significant impacts based on age group, with patients >60 years old showing worse outcomes in the Burden of Kidney Disease (BKD) domain (p<0.05). Patient satisfaction was high, with 80.0% expressing no regret about the transplant and 89.0% willing to recommend the kidney transplant Conclusion: The study revealed that only age group impacted the QoL of the studied kidney transplants patients significantly. Also, high patient satisfaction and willingness to recommend transplantation emphasize the perceived benefits of kidney transplant.