Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Mechanistic insights into concurrent cART + 3HP therapy in TB/HIV co-infection
TB and HIV remain two of the world’s deadliest infections, and their convergence creates a uniquely difficult clinical challenge. Our study in rhesus macaques uncovers how early concurrent cART and 3HP therapy shapes immunity, bacterial control, and the risk of TB reactivation.
Emerging hotspots of agricultural drought under climate change
When a drought hits, the questions arise: will this happen again — and should we plan for a different future? In our paper, we identify ‘emerging hotspots of agricultural drought’ - regions where climate change is already leading to worsening drought risk during growing seasons.
Digital literacy and post truth challenges in the rural academic ecosystem of Tamil Nadu
how digital technologies interact with “post-truth” dynamics within rural higher education in Tamil Nadu, India. Aims to understand how students, faculty use digital tools, their perceptions of truth & misinformation in academic contexts, what challenges & opportunities arise in digital pedagogy.
Aerosol emission reductions cause post-2011 rapid warming in the northwestern Pacific
My research reveals that reduced aerosol emissions from East Asia's clean air policies may be a key driver of the rapid post-2011 warming in the northwestern Pacific, uncovering an unexpected link between pollution control and regional climate warming.
Advancing Mental Health Research for Global Well-Being
Mental health is a cornerstone of human flourishing, social cohesion, and sustainable development. Yet, for millions of people mental health quality of life remains underexplored. The work shared here reflects a commitment to strengthening mental health quality of life research.
Associations of Internet Use and Pregnancy Loss with Depression and Anxiety among Women in Bangladesh: Insights from the 2022 BDHS
My published study explores how pregnancy loss and internet use relate to depression and anxiety among Bangladeshi women using BDHS 2022 data, highlighting regional disparities and potential interventions to reduce mental health burdens.
Sex and Gender Shape Health—Time for Science to Establish Clarity
Our biological sex - physical and physiological traits - and our gender - the roles and identities we take on throughout life - both influence our health. Yet research measuring sex and gender effects remains fragmented, constraining evidence-informed decision-making.
Effective air pollution prediction using wavenet deep learning with Xgboost (1DCNN-BiLSTM-XgRC) for urban US embassies
The key contributors to climate change include air pollution and atmospheric radiation. Particulate Matter (PM) is especially harmful among various pollutants, posing significant risks to human health and the environment.
Scenario-based forecast of the evolution of 75 years of unrest at Campi Flegrei caldera (Italy)
About 2 million people live in the city of Naples and in close proximity to a large active volcano: Campi Flegrei (no, not Vesuvius). This volcano is currently under unrest and since 1950 this is the 4th episode of ground uplift, heighten seismicity, and enhanced gas emissions.
