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Shakib Ahmed
University of Dhaka
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Beyond the Statistics: A Biographical Study of Martha Ballard and the Diary of an 18th Century Midwife Kim Minho; Nguyen Minh Tu; Shakib Ahmed
Journal of Midwifery History and Philosophy Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jmhp.v1i2.3565

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Background. Historical studies of childbirth have largely relied on aggregate statistics and institutional archives, resulting in the marginalization of experiential knowledge and everyday practices of community-based midwives. Such approaches risk reducing complex care systems into depersonalized data, thereby overlooking how knowledge, authority, and maternal agency were constructed in practice. The diary of Martha Ballard offers a rare microhistorical account that captures the lived realities of maternal care in the eighteenth century. Purpose. This study aims to examine how Ballard’s diary reflects patterns of midwifery practice, forms of maternal agency, and modes of knowledge production that challenge dominant institutional and statistical narratives of pre-modern medicine. Method. This study employs a qualitative biographical research design, integrating microhistorical analysis with thematic coding of selected diary entries. Supporting historical sources are used to contextualize findings and enhance interpretive validity. Results. The findings reveal that Ballard’s midwifery practice functioned as a structured and adaptive system of care grounded in experiential knowledge, relational trust, and sustained community engagement. Evidence indicates that midwifery operated effectively despite the absence of formal institutional frameworks. Furthermore, the diary demonstrates that midwives acted not only as healthcare providers but also as producers of knowledge and holders of social authority within their communities. Conclusion. This study highlights the importance of incorporating narrative-based and experiential evidence into historical analysis. It argues that personal documents such as Ballard’s diary provide critical insights into alternative healthcare epistemologies, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of maternal care beyond institutional perspectives.
CELL MATERIAL INTERACTIONS AT THE NANO-BIO INTERFACE: IMPLICATIONS FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Ayesha Begum; Zahidul Islam; Shakib Ahmed
Journal of Biomedical and Techno Nanomaterials Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jbtn.v3i2.3958

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Cell-material interactions at the nano-bio interface play a pivotal role in the success of regenerative medicine, as these interactions dictate cell behavior, differentiation, and tissue integration. The advent of nanotechnology has enabled the development of materials with tunable properties at the nanoscale, providing new opportunities for enhancing tissue regeneration and healing. Despite the significant progress in this field, understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions remains a challenge. This study investigates the relationship between cells and nanomaterials, focusing on the impact of surface properties, topography, and chemical composition of materials on cellular behavior. The primary objective is to assess how engineered nanomaterials influence cellular responses such as adhesion, migration, proliferation, and differentiation. Experimental methods, including cell culture on nanostructured substrates, surface characterization using atomic force microscopy (AFM), and gene expression analysis, were employed to evaluate these interactions. The results demonstrate that nanomaterials with specific surface characteristics significantly enhance cell adhesion and proliferation, promoting tissue growth and regeneration. In conclusion, the nano-bio interface offers promising opportunities for developing advanced biomaterials for regenerative medicine, with implications for improving the functionality and biocompatibility of tissue-engineered constructs.
Co-Authors Ayesha Begum Kim Minho Nguyen Minh Tu Zahidul Islam