New Sources of Resistance to Cucumber mosaic virus in Capsicum annuum

Md. Siddiqur Rahman,Abdul Mannan Akanda,Ismail Hossain Mian,Md. Khurshed Alam Bhuiyan,Md. Motaher Hossain 한국작물학회 2016 Journal of crop science and biotechnology Vol.19 No.3

Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) is the most serious virus disease affecting chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) worldwide and the absence of natural resistance makes management of CMV outbreaks difficult. The characterization of improved sources of resistance to CMV in chilli would facilitate the development of commercially acceptable chilli varieties with adequate levels of CMV resistance. A total of 30 chilli genotypes were evaluated for their reaction to CMV in field and artificial inoculated conditions during 2010-2011 and 2011-2012. Large differences were observed among genotypes for disease incidence, severity indexes, and yield losses. Based on observed data, genotype CA23 (Noakhali) was identified as resistant, while CA12 (Comilla-2) was categorized as moderately resistant to CMV both in natural and inoculated conditions. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay absorbance values of samples taken from CMV-infected leaves corresponded well with visible viral symptoms for these genotypes. The identified C. annuum CA23 and CA12 genotypes represent previously undescribed and potentially useful sources of CMV resistance.

Psychosocial stress and trauma during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Evidence from Bangladesh

Hossain Md. Ismail,Mehedi Nafiul,Ahmad Iftakhar,Ali Isahaque,Azman Azlinda 한국사회복지학회 2021 Asian Social Work and Policy Review Vol.15 No.2

The COVID-19 outbreak has become a global health crisis affecting both the physical and mental health of people across the world. Likewise, the people of Bangladesh are going through a menacing mental health catastrophe with the outbreak of coronavirus that resulting in stress and trauma. Hence, this situation is altering people's lifestyles and generating complexities in psychological well-being. The study was based on the review of published articles and media reports related to stress and trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. A total of 10 peer-reviewed articles and 45 newspaper reports were included following an extensive literature search. The contents were searched on Google, Google Scholar, PubMed, local online newspapers, social networking sites, and different webpages and published articles in different journals on COVID-19 from March 5 to October 25, 2020. The review study finds that the mental health of people in Bangladesh has severely been affected by the outbreak of coronavirus. All of the government, voluntary, and civil organizations need to give further emphasis on psychosocial and bereavement counseling in order to support those experiencing mental shocks resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. There is the need to strengthen more consultative and collaborative efforts from all public health experts, social workers, psychologists, and policymakers in doing so. Social workers in this context will be able to make meaningful contributions in supporting those affected people to better adjust to the challenging situation.

Impacts of COVID-19 on social work teaching and learning in Bangladesh

Hossain Md. Ismail,Ahmad Iftakhar 한국사회복지학회 2024 Asian Social Work and Policy Review Vol.18 No.2

The COVID‐19 pandemic had a significant impact on both classroom instruction and practical learning within Social Work Departments in Bangladesh. This research took two state universities in Bangladesh as case studies, using a qualitative methodology. Researchers conducted 10 Key Informant Interviews, with professors and field supervisors, 20 in‐depth interviews with Master of Social Sciences (MSS) students and two Focus Group Discussions with MSS students. During the pandemic, University faculty experimented with virtual classrooms, pre‐recorded lectures, and online chat forums to interact with postgraduate students. However, these approaches were not completely successful due to the limitations of digital infrastructure at the Universities and at students' residences. Shortcomings in virtual education included technological barriers, insufficient access to educational resources, and an unusual mental health situation for many students. Student practica were difficult to organize, due to technological barriers, restricted field placement opportunities, disruption in client interaction, and community outreach, interruptions in fieldwork and data collection, as well as insufficient faculty supervision and support. Universities ought to take proactive measures to integrate technology into teaching and learning in normal times so that both can continue during public health emergencies without adding educational crisis to the general state of emergency.

Feminization and Labor Vulnerability in Global Manufacturing Industries: Does Gendered Discourse Matter?

Md. Ismail Hossain,Golam M. Mathbor,Renata Semenza 한국사회복지학회 2013 Asian Social Work and Policy Review Vol.7 No.3

Two contested arguments persist in explaining the causes of feminization and labor vulnerability. Some scholars argue that global industries are dominated by female workers as a result of thesearch for cheap labor. On the other hand, some scholars claim that the primary cause of feminizationand labor vulnerability is the gendered discourses of work. Drawing views from readymadegarment (RMG) industries of Bangladesh, this paper argues that both economic choices of cheaplabor and gendered discourses of work collaboratively contribute to feminizing the labor force. This feminization of the workforce enables the violation of labor rights and benefits capitalists.

Life table parameters of an indigenous strain of Neoseiulus californicus McGregor (Acari: Phytoseiidae) when fed Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae)

Md. Nizam Uddin,Md. Zinnatul ALAM,Md. Ramiz Uddin MIAH,Md. Ismail Hossain MIAN,Kishowar-E- MUSTARIN 한국곤충학회 2017 Entomological Research Vol.47 No.2

The life table of the indigenous Neoseiulus californicus was studied at different temperatures and 65 ± 5% relative humidity under conditions of 16 h light : 8 h dark (LD 16:8). The total developmental period from egg to adult varied from 3.0 to 14.0 days at 15 to 35°C. Survival to adulthood ranges from 86.21 to 93.94%, with the highest rate at 25°C. The lower threshold temperature from egg to adult stages of females and males was 10.84 and 10.72°C, respectively, and the thermal constant was 57.14 degree‐days (DD) for females and 56.18 DD for males. Total number of eggs laid by each female was the highest (70.38 eggs) at 25°C, whereas average daily fecundity was the highest (3.69 eggs/female/day) at 30°C. The net reproductive rate was the highest (48.49) at 25°C and lowest (26.18) at 30°C. Mean generation time decreased from 19.04 to 11.47 days with increasing temperature from 20 to 30°C. Both intrinsic rate of natural increase (0.284) and finite rate of increase (1.32) were maximum at 30°C. Adult longevity was the highest (42.75 days for females and 32.60 days for males) at 20°C and lowest (22.70 days for females and 15.30 days for males) at 30°C. Sex ratio was female biased and was the highest (78.08) at 25°C and lowest (70.24) at 30°C. Developmental data of five constant temperatures, temperature thresholds and thermal requirements may be used to predict the occurrence, number of generations and population dynamics of N. californicus as an important biocontrol agent of Tetranychus urticae.

Social Work Practice for Social Development in Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges

Md. Ismail Hossain,Golam M. Mathbor 한국사회복지학회 2014 Asian Social Work and Policy Review Vol.8 No.2

Social work addresses social issues that constrain the betterment of a community. However, socialwork practice is struggling to deal effectively with the development challenges of Bangladesh. Basedon a literature review and the experiences of the authors, this paper explores the emerging issueswhere social work practice is anticipated as a promising alternative for bringing sustainable socialdevelopment in Bangladesh. Simultaneously, the paper discovers the limitation of social work practicein Bangladesh addressing these challenges.

Participation of Marginalized Households in Shrimp Value Chains in Southern Coastal Bangladesh

Md. Mojammel Haque,M. Serajul Islam,Mohammad Ismail Hossain,Md. Wakilur Rahman 연세대학교 빈곤문제국제개발연구원 2021 Asian Development Perspectives (ADP) Vol.12 No.2

Social assistance programs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: Does faith-based approach matters?

Salahuddin Abul Fazal Md,Hossain Md. Ismail,Ali Isahaque,Azman Azlinda 한국사회복지학회 2023 Asian Social Work and Policy Review Vol.17 No.1

This paper aimed to examine the role of faith- based organizations (FBOs) in the dis-tribution of social assistance (SA) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. The paper adopts a qualitative case-study approach to explore the best practices in the distribution of SA by five (5) organizations including FBOs, governmental organiza-tions (GOs), Non- governmental organizations (NGOs), political groups, and private voluntary groups. In this study, 14 beneficiaries of SA were selected by stratified pro-portionate random sampling method, and five (5) key personnel were selected pur-posively based on their experiences in the management of SA distribution. The study found that “no- move, no touch” approach followed by FBOs is more likely to establish human rights and social justice and reduce the transmission of diseases. In contrast to the modern idea, which undermines the faith- based charity, the study proved that faith- based charity is gaining attraction as an effective approach combating global pandemic. The findings of this paper will be useful for policymakers, voluntary service workers, GO, and NGO workers to ensure the distribution of SA in a more productive and disciplined way during and after an emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic.