Papers by Chuton Deb Nath
South Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Apr 26, 2024
Background: Media coverage consistently exerts a significant influence on the formation of the pu... more Background: Media coverage consistently exerts a significant influence on the formation of the public's opinion, especially framing the war. Media framing refers to the deliberate selection and presentation of information in a manner that influences people's perception and reaction to specific aspects of an issue. The major objective of this study was to investigate how Bangladeshi Print media frame the Russa-Ukraine Conflict (RUC) during the conflict period. Methods: The study comprised of scrapped data from the online version of two newspapers the Daily Star (n=1135) and New Age (n=728) news items related to the Russa-Ukraine conflict from 24 February 2022 to 24 February 2023. The news stories were scraped utilizing Python's web scraping package Beautiful Soup. The data is analyzed adopting the Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) topic modeling technique to determine the dominant framings like top keywords, top key phrases, and the most highlighted topic of the Russa-Ukraine war. Results: The frequency analysis of the Daily Star showed Ukraine (n=7,112) and Russia (n=5,884) being the most frequently used words, similarly New Age depicted Ukraine (n=4,901) and Russia (n=3,655
PloS one, Apr 11, 2024
Objective To estimate the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) in urban and rural settings and ide... more Objective To estimate the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) in urban and rural settings and identify the specific risk factors for each location. Method We conducted this study using data from the 2017-18 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS), sourced from the DHS website. The survey employed a stratified two-stage sampling method, which included 7,658 women and 7,048 men aged 18 and older who had their blood glucose levels measured. We utilized chi-square tests and ordinal logistic regression to analyze the association between various selected variables in both urban and rural settings and their relationship with diabetes and prediabetes.
South Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Feb 4, 2024
Introduction: Over-the-Top (OTT) services are developing rapidly in line with the technologies' f... more Introduction: Over-the-Top (OTT) services are developing rapidly in line with the technologies' fast advancement. With the emergence of OTT platforms, the viewing experience has seen a drastic change. OTT platforms are becoming more attractive to viewers due to their diversity of content and less advertisements. The main purpose of this study is to understand the perception and satisfaction of the OTT users of Khulna District. This study also aims to investigate the OTT video streaming habits and preferences of the users. Methods: This study is based on a survey method to know the viewer's engagement, perception and satisfaction using OTT platforms. Using the convenience sampling technique, an online survey is administered to collect feedback from 200 respondents. Results: The findings of this study revealed that 48.5% people prefer OTT platforms as their major source of entertainment to television or other video streaming platforms. According to the study, Chorki is the viewer's most popular OTT video streaming service. A majority of OTT subscribers thought that the subscription fees in Bangladesh are higher (42.5%). Censorship is required for semi-nude or sex-based stories in OTT platforms, according to the majority of the users (47%). Therefore, majority of the subscribers are not satisfied with the content of these platforms (34%). Most of them (49%) faced technical difficulties while using OTT platforms. Conclusion: In Bangladesh, OTT platforms have enormous potentials. As the market for these services are expanding swiftly and investors are recognizing its protectives. This study is expected to help OTT service providers in designing their contents and services.
Open Journal of Social Sciences, Dec 31, 2022
Advances in journalism and communication, 2024
Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological condition characterized by challen... more Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological condition characterized by challenges in social interaction and development. Social media platforms have emerged as powerful communication tools for individuals with ASD, enabling information sharing, support, advocacy, and awareness. Methodology: This study explores Bangladeshi Public Facebook Groups (PFGs) dedicated to ASD, focusing on group content and audience engagement. Employing a mixed-methods approach, qualitative and quantitative data were gathered to achieve the research objectives. The data collection process involved analyzing 300 posts from the top 3 PFGs related to ASD in Bangladesh, along with conducting questionnaire interviews among 60 group members. Result: Results revealed that 33.7% of group posts serve informational and promotional purposes, with occupational therapy (26.7%) and autism centers (25%) being the most prevalent topics of discussion. The comments within these groups encompassed various types, with 33.94% being reciprocal and 27.18% affirmative in nature. Among the surveyed members, 26.7% found personal stories and support to be the most valuable form of information, followed by access to resources (16.6%). Group members also provided suggestions for enhancing PFGs, with an emphasis on improving engagement and support networks (33.33%) and increasing access to local services and professionals (26.7%). The study disclosed that 67% of interviewees believed that PFGs effectively kept members informed about autism-related resourcefulness in Bangladesh. Conclusion: This study explored Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Facebook Groups in Bangladesh, revealing diverse discussions on therapy, centers, and daily activities, with valuable support and personal stories, highlighting the importance of community en-How to cite this paper:
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Nov 3, 2022
BACKGROUND: Nowadays, mobile phones are constantly being improved by enlarging upon their functio... more BACKGROUND: Nowadays, mobile phones are constantly being improved by enlarging upon their functionalities, which in turn increases the tendency of overuse and addiction. This study aimed to find the prevalence and factors associated with mobile phone addiction (MPA) among university students in Bangladesh. METHODS: This study recruited 379 participants by a self-administrated online based equestionnaire using a cross section design. Leung's Mobile phone Addiction Index Scale was used to assess MPA. In addition, logistic regression analysis was used to explore the associated factors for MPA. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of MPA was 42.2 % among the current university students. However, the addiction rate was 45.7 % among <25 years old participants. Spending time on the social media sites and lose sleep due to late night internet device activity were the reasons for MPA among university students in Bangladesh. Participants age less than 25 years and studying in undergraduate level had a higher chance of MPA. CONCLUSION: This study exposed that the prevalence of MPA was comparatively higher among younger participants. Spend time on social media sites and lose sleep due to late night internet activity are the most significant determinants of MPA. Thus, raising awareness among the younger generation is most important to reduce MPA. The findings of the study can be used to support health and educational organizations design programs that will help prevent MPA among university students in Bangladesh.
Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews
Journal of Public Health
Aim The most effective way to avoid COVID-19 is through immunization against the virus that cause... more Aim The most effective way to avoid COVID-19 is through immunization against the virus that causes the disease. The primary objective of this study was to assess the extent of knowledge, attitudes, acceptability, and factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among higher secondary and university students in Bangladesh. Subject and methods A structured questionnaire-based online survey was conducted among 451 students residing in Khulna and Gopalganj cities from February to August, 2022. The willingness to accept the COVID-19 vaccine was compared with a few covariates using the chi-square test, and we then used binary logistic regression to identify the determinants that led Bangladeshi students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Results During the study period, almost 70% of the students obtained immunizations, with 56% of men and 44% of women reporting having done so. The age range of 26-30 years had the highest percentage of students who had received vaccinations, and 83.9% of students agreed that the COVID-19 vaccine is crucial for students. The results of the binary logistic regression clearly show that gender, degree of education, and respondents' willingness, encouragement, and beliefs have a significant impact on students' eagerness to receive COVID-19 vaccination. Conclusion The rising trend in vaccination status among Bangladeshi students is highlighted by this study. Additionally, our results eloquently demonstrate that vaccination status varies by gender, education level, willingness, encouragement, and respondent's viewpoint. The outcomes of this study are essential for health policy makers and other interested parties to successfully organize their immunization program for young adults and children at various levels.
International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Research Studies
BACKGROUND: Nowadays, mobile phones are constantly being improved by enlarging upon their functio... more BACKGROUND: Nowadays, mobile phones are constantly being improved by enlarging upon their functionalities, which in turn increases the tendency of overuse and addiction. This study aimed to find the prevalence and factors associated with mobile phone addiction (MPA) among university students in Bangladesh.METHODS: This study recruited 379 participants by a self-administrated online based e-questionnaire using a cross section design. Leung’s Mobile phone Addiction Index Scale was used to assess MPA. In addition, logistic regression analysis was used to explore the associated factors for MPA.RESULTS: The overall prevalence of MPA was 42.2 % among the current university students. However, the addiction rate was 45.7 % among <25 years old participants. Spending time on the social media sites and lose sleep due to late night internet device activity were the reasons for MPA among university students in Bangladesh. Participants age less than 25 years and studying in undergraduate level...
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