Causes and consequences of the shortage of physicians in Sindh, Pakistan: a local perspective

Khan, Rahmat Ullah

doi:10.47391/jpma.7593

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“…The dataset collected during the research comprises images of rice pest lesions, collected in Tando Muhammad Khan, Sindh, Pakistan, between June and August 2021 ( Khan, 2023 ). The dataset consists of rice plants infected by rice Stem borer ( Islam, 1975 ) and Hispa ( Burhan et al, 2020 ).…”

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A new deep learning-based technique for rice pest detection using remote sensing

Hassan

Alam

Illahi

et al. 2023

PeerJ Computer Science

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Background Agriculture plays a vital role in the country’s economy and human society. Rice production is mainly focused on financial improvements as it is demanding worldwide. Protecting the rice field from pests during seedling and after production is becoming a challenging research problem. Identifying the pest at the right time is crucial so that the measures to prevent rice crops from pests can be taken by considering its stage. In this article, a new deep learning-based pest detection model is proposed. The proposed system can detect two types of rice pests (stem borer and Hispa) using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Methodology The image is captured in real time by a camera mounted on the UAV and then processed by filtering, labeling, and segmentation-based technique of color thresholding to convert the image into greyscale for extracting the region of interest. This article provides a rice pests dataset and a comparative analysis of existing pre-trained models. The proposed approach YO-CNN recommended in this study considers the results of the previous model because a smaller network was regarded to be better than a bigger one. Using additional layers has the advantage of preventing memorization, and it provides more precise results than existing techniques. Results The main contribution of the research is implementing a new modified deep learning model named Yolo-convolution neural network (YO-CNN) to obtain a precise output of up to 0.980 accuracies. It can be used to reduce rice wastage during production by monitoring the pests regularly. This technique can be used further for target spraying that saves applicators (fertilizer water and pesticide) and reduces the adverse effect of improper use of applicators on the environment and human beings.

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A new deep learning-based technique for rice pest detection using remote sensing

Hassan

Alam

Illahi

et al. 2023

PeerJ Computer Science

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The Scope and Challenges of Medical Technology Allied Health Professionals in Pakistan

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Ahmed,

Nizar Ali

et al. 2024

PBMJ

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WHO and the US Department of Health and Human Services both define AHPs as healthcare professionals with specific connections to the art and science of healthcare, and expertise in therapeutic, diagnostic, and preventive interventions, showing leadership in clinical and technical proficiency. AHPs include dental hygienists, diagnostic medical sonographers, dieticians, medical technologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. A growing number of AHPs in Pakistan are becoming stronger and more well-known in the healthcare system. The growing population and increased demand for health care professionals. In this modern era, where the country faces a brain drain of other known professions, increasing the demand for skilled AHPs who play a vital role in patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. The increasing scope of AHPs is highlighted by factors such as public awareness of preventive and rehabilitative healthcare, government initiatives supporting workforce development, and the growth of academic institutions providing AH sciences programs. On March 5, 2022, the Pakistan AHPC was established to strengthen the unified professional body on a single platform. AHPs in Pakistan face challenges such as gaining formal recognition, enhancing education by implementing master's programs in all specialties, strategizing workforce planning, and boosting advocacy to empower the council in granting global acknowledgment to registered professionals. The AHPC is in its initial stages and must develop formal job descriptions for technicians and technologists, as well as establish pay scale recognition

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Causes and consequences of the shortage of physicians in Sindh, Pakistan: a local perspective

Cited by 2 publications

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A new deep learning-based technique for rice pest detection using remote sensing

A new deep learning-based technique for rice pest detection using remote sensing

The Scope and Challenges of Medical Technology Allied Health Professionals in Pakistan

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