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Item Metadata only INVENTING ISLAM(ISM): DE-ISLAMIZATION UNDER SECULAR AUTHORITARIANISM IN BANGLADESH(2022-12-01) Fahim M.A.A.I.; Mahidol UniversityThe presence of Islamism in Muslimistan necessitates a secular age, as only in a secular age does it become possible to be for or against Islam due to the decentering of Islam as the default organizing premise of Muslim societies. Within... this fundamental de-Islamization or secularization of Muslim societies, further de-Islamization is made possible by secular power’s ability to dictate and even produce Islam, which continues to perpetually shift the meanings of secularism and Islamism in accordanceItem Metadata only The development of web-based computer assisted instruction for Islamic studies : a case study on cleansing and purification in Islam(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2006) Kunkanya Wetchasit; Pornchai ChanyagornItem Metadata only Anticancer effect of herbal and marine products: A systematic review(2023-11-01) Mizanur Rahaman M.; Wilairatana P.; Hasan Bappi M.; Islam T.; Nayem Mia M.; Douglas Melo Coutinho H.; Siyadatpanah A.; Torequl Islam M.; Mahidol UniversityThe majority of the world's nations have faced the second-highest cancer mortality rate. The main causes of cancer include an unbalanced diet, genetic factors, and a few specific environmental substances. Recently, a variety of substances have been used to treat cancer, and some are still being studied. It has long been known that the mid of the twentieth century that plant and marine species create a wide range of chemically and physiologically diverse metabolites with a variety of biological effects, including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifouling and so on. The focus of this study is on newly found compounds from plant and marine sources that have potent anticancer effects.Item Metadata only Global governance and security challenges: transnational pathways to reducing terrorism mortality in a globalized world(2025-12-01) Islam S.; Roshid M.M.; Bhowmik R.C.; Dhar B.K.; Islam M.S.; Raihan A.; Akter F.; Islam S.; Mahidol UniversityThis study investigates the transnational drivers of terrorism mortality through the lens of global governance, focusing on countries most affected by terrorism during the study period (1995–2023), identified dynamically using Global Terrorism Index rankings across multiple years rather than a single static list. Using the Cross-Sectional Autoregressive Distributed Lag (CS-ARDL) model, it analyzes how key governance variables—political stability, regional conflict, human development, militarization, liberal democracy, and political corruption—influence terrorism-related deaths across interconnected regions. The analysis accounts for cross-sectional dependence and heterogeneity, and additionally incorporates country and year fixed effects in robustness checks to mitigate omitted variable bias and capture unobserved heterogeneity across space and time. Findings reveal that governance factors traditionally considered strengths, such as political stability, human development, and democracy, may inadvertently escalate terrorism mortality when poorly aligned with regional security dynamics. Conversely, militarization and corruption exhibit paradoxical effects, while regional conflict presents unexpected negative associations. The study uncovers several counterintuitive governance effects, reinforcing the need for caution in interpreting long-run elasticities and highlighting the importance of future research into potential nonlinearities and omitted variable influences. This study uniquely contributes to the global governance literature by offering a transnational econometric framework to understand terrorism mortality within a sustainable development context. It concludes with policy insights calling for internationally coordinated governance strategies that reinforce institutional resilience and promote SDG 16 objectives through inclusive, development-oriented security reforms.Item Metadata only Performance of post mortem inquests on the corpses of Muslims in accordance with Islamic law(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2007) Jitlada Waiyasil; Vithoon EungprabhanthItem Metadata only Compact dual-band metamaterial absorber: Enhancing electromagnetic energy harvesting with polarization-insensitive and wide-angle capabilities(2024-08-01) Ullah N.; Islam M.S.; Hoque A.; Kirawanich P.; Alamri S.; Alsaif H.; Islam M.T.; Ullah N.; Mahidol UniversityA novel compact metamaterial (MM) energy harvester optimized for Wi-Fi frequencies (2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz) is introduced in this study. The energy harvester exhibits polarization insensitivity and versatility across various incident angles. The energy harvesting (EH) efficiency is evaluated using numerical simulations and practical experiments. The design features ring and octagonal resonators constructed with Rogers RT 5880 Substrate, with each octagonal resonator incorporating a strategically placed gap for lumped elements. The structure's impedance is meticulously aligned with free space to efficiently absorb incident electromagnetic (EM) power with minimal reflection. The simulation outcomes indicate that normal incidence at 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz yields high-efficiency levels of 96 % and 98 %, respectively. To validate these results experimentally, we conducted tests in an anechoic chamber using a fabricated 3 × 3 array structure. The results showed a significant correlation between the simulation outcomes and experimental data. The proposed MM energy harvester is highly efficient and shows great promise as an alternative for various microwave applications, such as EH and wireless power transfer.Publication Metadata only Phallus, performance and power: Crisis of masculinity(2008-02-01) Sharful Islam Khan; Nancy Hudson-Rodd; Sherry Saggers; Mahbubul Islam Bhuiyan; Abbas Bhuiya; Syed Afzalul Karim; Oratai Rauyajin; International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh; Edith Cowan University, Joondalup; Dhaka Medical College and Hospital; Mahidol UniversityMen's sexual health concerns (SHCs) receive inadequate attention in research and health interventions. We explored meanings of SHCs, particularly sexual performance, in a qualitative study on male sexuality in Bangladesh. Five focus group discussions with key-informants and 50 urban and rural men were interviewed. Male superiority and power over women were proclaimed as 'normal' and 'natural'. Men's authoritative relations with women affect sexual acts where 'real' men need to be sexually 'potent' to demonstrate 'sexual power' through sustained penile erections, penetration and prolonged sexual intercourse. Without adequate knowledge of human sexuality, men deem 'sex' as another agency of power, dominance and governance. Sexual performance with a large-sized penis symbolizes masculine power to control women. Narrowly focused penetrative male sexuality relies on performance, which destroys the quality of sexual life and equality in relationships. In a patriarchal society, the discrepancy of gender-biased socialization creates an essentialist framework of male sexuality where phallus, performance and power are at the core of men's SHCs, constructed in the context of market economy and technology. Thus, SHCs, products of men's threatened masculine power, need to be re-conceptualized before any effective health programs are designed.Item Metadata only Liberation theology and interfaith dialogue : a critical study of asghar ali engineer's islamic hermeneutics(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Rehman, Kaloi Abdul; Yusuf, Imtiyaz; Hubina, Milos; Esteve, Juliafor the constructing the framework and the methodology of Islamic liberation theology and interfaith dialogue in modern age. Engineer offers a modern hermeneutics of the Quran and the traditions of the prophet Muhammad. The research methodology of the work is based... and Engineer's modern Islamic hermeneutics that the Quranic claims of 'there is no compulsion in religion,' and it openly invites for dialogue to understand and respect each other, and they should be maintained for addressing the needs for justice; moreoverItem Metadata only Alkaloids as drug leads in Alzheimer's treatment: Mechanistic and therapeutic insights(2024-07-01) Rezaul Islam M.; Akash S.; Murshedul Islam M.; Sarkar N.; Kumer A.; Chakraborty S.; Dhama K.; Ahmed Al-Shaeri M.; Anwar Y.; Wilairatana P.; Rauf A.; Halawani I.F.; Alzahrani F.M.; Khan H.; Rezaul Islam M.; Mahidol UniversityAlzheimer's disease (AD) has few effective treatment options and continues to be a major global health concern. AD is a neurodegenerative disease that typically affects elderly people. Alkaloids have potential sources for novel drug discovery due to their diverse chemical structures and pharmacological activities. Alkaloids, natural products with heterocyclic nitrogen-containing structures, are considered potential treatments for AD. This review explores the neuroprotective properties of alkaloids in AD, focusing on their ability to regulate pathways such as amyloid-beta aggregation, oxidative stress, synaptic dysfunction, tau hyperphosphorylation, and neuroinflammation. The FDA has approved alkaloids such as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors like galantamine and rivastigmine. This article explores AD's origins, current market medications, and clinical applications of alkaloids in AD therapy. This review explores the development of alkaloid-based drugs for AD, focusing on pharmacokinetics, blood–brain barrier penetration, and potential adverse effects. Future research should focus on the clinical evaluation of promising alkaloids, developing recently discovered alkaloids, and the ongoing search for novel alkaloids for medical treatment. A pharmaceutical option containing an alkaloid may potentially slow down the progression of AD while enhancing its symptoms. This review highlights the potential of alkaloids as valuable drug leads in treating AD, providing a comprehensive understanding of their mechanisms of action and therapeutic implications.Item Metadata only A highly sensitive modified triple split ring metamaterial-based sensor for blood sample detection based on dielectric property alteration(2024-07-01) Al Mahfazur Rahman A.; Islam M.T.; Kirawanich P.; Bais B.; Alsaif H.; Maash A.A.; Hoque A.; Moniruzzaman M.; Islam M.S.; Soliman M.S.; Al Mahfazur Rahman A.; Mahidol UniversityThis research paper demonstrates a metamaterial (MTM) based sensing technique to detect various blood samples by analyzing their dielectric properties. The performance of this MTM-based sensor is evaluated with the help of mimicked human blood samples that closely resemble the dielectric properties of actual human blood samples. Moreover, the ISM band frequency of 2.4 GHz is chosen as one of the reference resonance frequencies due to its various industrial and medical applications. The resonating patch is developed on the FR-4 substrate with a dimension of 10 × 20 mm2 that provides sharp reference resonances of 2.4 and 4.72 GHz for the spectra of the transmission coefficient with a good quality factor (Q-factor). The MTM sensor can detect the mimicked blood samples with a maximum frequency deviation of up to 650 MHz at 2.4 GHz and up to 850 MHz at 4.72 GHz, with maximum sensitivity of 0.917 and 0.707, respectively. The measured results using the prototype of the sensor support the simulation result with good agreement, indicating high sensing capability. Due to its high sensitivity, figure of merit (FoM), and frequency shifting with dielectric property changes in blood samples, the developed MTM-based sensor can be implemented effectively for quick sensing of infected blood samples and biomedical applications.