Results 11 to 20 of about 2,242,707 (266)

Preliminary assessment of the efficacy of supplementing knee extension capability in a lower limb exoskeleton with FES [PDF]

2012 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2012
The authors describe a cooperative controller that combines the knee joint actuation of an externally powered lower limb exoskeleton with the torque and power contribution from the electrically stimulated quadriceps muscle group. The efficacy of combining these efforts is experimentally validated with a series of weighted leg lift maneuvers ...
Hugo A. Quintero, Ryan J. Farris, Kevin H. Ha, Michael Goldfarb   +3 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Contextual factors influencing the integration of physical activity policy, systems, and environmental interventions in the cooperative extension system: a systematic review [PDF]

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Background Physical activity policy, systems, and environmental changes (PSEs) are effective but complex public health interventions. PSEs are increasingly being implemented through Cooperative Extension, a national system historically focused on ...
Shelly Palmer, Emily Shaw, Michelle Grocke-Dewey, Kelsay Corlew, Laura Flournoy, Laura E. Balis   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

EFFECTIVENESS OF USING MISR AGRICULTURAL CHANNEL IN EXTENSION FARMERS OF SOME FIELD CROPS ON DISTANCE IN ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT [PDF]

Journal of Productivity and Development, 2014
The main objectives of the research were: to determine benefit degree accrued to the Respondents (farmers of maize, wheat, and Faba Beans) from different topics and programs disseminated by the Misr Agricultural Channel related to agricultural extension;
Shaban Farag
doaj   +1 more source

Kinematics of Continuum Robots With Constant Curvature Bending and Extension Capabilities

Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2018
Continuum robots are becoming increasingly popular due to the capabilities they offer, especially when operating in cluttered environments, where their dexterity, maneuverability, and compliance represent a significant advantage. The subset of continuum robots that also belong to the soft robots category has seen rapid development in recent years ...
Garriga Casanovas, A, Rodriguez y Baena, F   +1 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Capability of Poultry Farmers Association for Extension Services Delivery in Oyo State, Nigeria

Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2017
The study investigated the capability of Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) for extension service delivery to poultry farmers in Oyo state. The respondents were predominantly registered poultry farmers in Oyo state PAN. Questionnaires were administered
Esther Olufunmilayo Owolade, Ganiyu L Adebisi, Grace O Along, Comfort O Adamu   +3 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Holistic Framework as an Approach towards a Relevant and Responsive Community Extension and Development Program: The Case of Sitio Dipanamianan

JPAIR, 2021
An integrative, participatory, sustainable, and outcomes-oriented community extension and development activity must have three main elements in the program planning, namely, (1) research, (2) extension activity that focuses on technology dissemination ...
Rowel Olila
doaj   +1 more source

The Capability of Extension Agents in Disseminating Climate Change Information in Delta State Nigeria

Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2022
The study assessed the capacity for outreach to farmers on climate change among extension agents in Delta State, Nigeria. It identified; the capacity for outreach of extension agents to farmers; existence of linkage on cc; sources of information on cc ...
Remigius Ikechukwu Ozioko, Kelvin Chinedu Eze, Abigail Ngozi Emordi, David John Okoronkwo, Cynthia Ebere Nwobodo   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Characteristics of Free-Range Chicken Production in Ogun State, Nigeria

Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2018
Free-range chicken production often referred to as “family-poultry production” (FPP) is practiced mostly by households in developing world contributing nominal livelihood values.
Samuel Adewale ABANIGBE
doaj   +4 more sources

OSU Extension 100-year History

The Oregon State University Extension Service engages the people of Oregon with research based knowledge and education that strengthen communities and economies, sustain natural resources, and promote healthy families and individuals. This document gives
Oregon State University. Extension Service
core   +6 more sources

Influence of flow rate, fluid temperature, and extension line on Hotline and S-line heating capability: an in vitro study

BMC Anesthesiology, 2021
Background A fluid warmer can prevent hypothermia during the perioperative period. This study evaluated the heating capabilities of Hotline and Barkey S-line under different flow rates and initial fluid temperatures, as well as after the extension line ...
Hosu Kim, Tae Kyong Kim, Sukha Yoo, Jin-Tae Kim   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source