Publications by authors named "K Ram Babu"
Municipal waste classification is significant for effective recycling and waste management processes that involve the classification of diverse municipal waste materials such as paper, glass, plastic, and organic matter using diverse techniques. Yet, this municipal waste classification process faces several challenges, such as high computational complexity, more time consumption, and high variability in the appearance of waste caused by variations in color, type, and degradation level, which makes an inaccurate waste classification process. To overcome these challenges, this research proposes a novel Channel and Spatial Attention-Based Multiblock Convolutional Network for accurately classifying municipal waste that utilizes a unique attention mechanism for enhancing feature learning and waste classification accuracy.
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- Cancer is predicted to rise significantly, with 35 million new cases expected by 2050, mainly impacting low- and middle-income countries, particularly in the SAARC region.
- There is a research investment and output gap in SAARC countries compared to high-income nations, leaving a lack of local studies and clinical trials in crucial areas like targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
- Addressing the challenges of healthcare access, cultural and economic barriers, and limited funding in SAARC countries requires collaboration, improved research infrastructure, and local studies to develop practical and affordable cancer treatments.
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- - The South Asian region faces a critical shortage of oncology professionals due to inadequate education and training programs, impacting the quality of cancer care.
- - Challenges for oncology workers include lack of trained personnel, poor healthcare infrastructure, and limited educational resources.
- - The paper suggests both short-term strategies to enhance training and long-term goals to create self-sufficient cancer care systems through regional collaboration and innovative education.
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- Cancer care in SAARC countries faces major challenges like poor infrastructure, lack of skilled professionals, and economic issues, leading to delayed diagnoses and worse health outcomes.
- There are significant disparities in healthcare systems across the region, with some countries providing free public services while others rely heavily on out-of-pocket payments, creating financial inequities for cancer patients.
- To improve cancer care, coordinated efforts are needed, including better infrastructure, expanded health insurance, and national cancer control programs, along with regional collaboration to ensure equitable access and advance health goals.