abstract the main objective of this paper is to apply the canalman model in the performance assessing of different water operational scenarios in the west main canal of dez irrigation network. the proposed model was calibrated and validated based on the real data of march and april 2006. the real water operational condition during five months (may to september 2006) was simulated. for this peri...

Toshka Project is one of the major and national irrigation projects planed to increase the cultivated areas in the south valley, improve the opportunity for better jobs and increase the income for the country. The project impacts and consequences should be studied carefully to maximize the intended benefits and reduce any expected side effects. This paper is proposed to study the effect of the ...

abstract background: hemodialysis is the most common renal replacement therapy in the world, and hemodialysis adequacy is an important and influencial factor in the reduction of various complications experienced by these patients. multiple factors influence hemodialysis adequacy. this study was conducted to determine hemodialysis adequacy and its relationship with individual and personal factor...

BACKGROUND Build-up of earwax is a common reason for attendance in primary care. Current practice for earwax removal generally involves the use of a softening agent, followed by irrigation of the ear if required. However, the safety and benefits of the different methods of removal are not known for certain. OBJECTIVES To conduct evidence synthesis of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effect...

Participatory Irrigation Management is an important concept in the management of water resources. It fosters collective responsibility and rule compliance, lack which creates a weak environment for sustainable use. This study adopted Principal Components Analysis Structural Equation Modelling to evaluate determinants farmer’s participation four smallholder irrigations schemes KwaZulu-Natal Prov...

Irrigation can provide significant agronomic and financial returns on agricultural activity. The maximization of the benefits obtained from irrigation depends, among other factors, water use efficiency, which is intrinsically related to application uniformity. For sprinkler method, uniformity assessment based results labor-intensive field tests in two-dimensional distribution pattern measured a...

Although the term precision irrigation is now quite widely used, often to mean drip irrigation, there is no commonly accepted definition or conceptualisation of the term, and no cohesive framework to guide research, development or adoption. This paper is reporting on a review of precision irrigation funded by NPSI. This review is considering the role of current irrigation application technologi...