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Thesis (M. Dev.)-- University of Limpopo, 2013 / The study was an attempt to evaluate the results of the revitalization of the smallholder irrigation schemes programme which was introduced by the Limpopo Department of Agriculture. The focus area was the Krokodilheuwel Irrigation Scheme in Makhuduthamaga Municipality which falls under the jurisdiction of Sekhukhune District. The nature of the study was qualitative and was conducted on farmers and technical staff as respondents within the irrigation scheme. The research findings indicated that the majority of the farmers noted some improvements, especially on the management of irrigation schemes by farmers, provision of technical support from staff of the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and in terms of the frequency of training provided to smallholder irrigation schemes. On the other hand, a problem was also observed on the side of management of income and expenditure which was not transparent and inclusive. Farmers were not involved in the management of income and expenditure, but only the strategic partner. Farmers were only told that they did not make any profit as the produce failed to cover for the expenditure incurred for that season. Farmers suggested that the Limpopo Department of Agriculture should be represented on the management of the irrigation scheme to monitor the running of the scheme. The researcher also recommended that the Limpopo Department of Agriculture should put up measures to monitor and evaluate the activities within the irrigation scheme to ensure that the revitalization programme is implemented according to the plans so that intended goals are realized.

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Taking Chang Hua Irrigation Associations as a main object, the main issue of this paper is to research the political role the Irrigation Associations played. To examine the political role it played, qualitative analysis as well as cross-examination method are used. Not only from the view point of the organization, function and importance of the Irrigation Associations, but from the problems extend from internal elections of the Irrigation Associations and elections outside of the Irrigation Associations such as so-called ¡§black-gold,¡¨ local power struggle, party interruption, etc. to verify that the Irrigation Associations does play a active role in politics. In the beginning, the Irrigation Associations is hypothethized as politically active from a network viewpoint. To explain this hypothesis, this paper is categorized into six chapters. The title of Chapter Two through Chapter Five is listed as follows: Chapter Two: The structure of Irrigation Associations in Taiwan and their roles and functions Chapter Three: The structure of Chang Hua Irrigation Associations and it role and functions Chapter Four: The political function of Chang Hua Irrigation Associations Chapter Five: The election activities of Chang Hua Irrigation Associations After peeling all these infrastructures off sequentially, the evidences indicate that the polical role of the Irrigation Associations is related closely to governmental elections and ungovernmental elections. In addition to that, according to Mr. Che-Shen Chen, the election itself is already related to the ¡§Three Network.¡¨ Finally, the analysis above is matched with the proposal in this paper. During the researching process, I found that: 1. The formation of Irrigation Associations: In addition to historical factor, the main reason is that the leader had been called ¡§economical mayor.¡¨ Having the ability to influence elections, the election of the member of the Irrigation Associations is always coveted by every local powers. The election of the leader of the Irrigation Associations is another factor to make itself politically active. 2. The result of election system: The election system of Irrigation Associations is changed from indirect to direct election. The change also make the involvement of ¡§black-gold,¡¨ local power, party, etc. different. 3. Firm structure of the Irrigation Associations: The cooperation and involvement of the members of the Irrigation Associations are very high and strong. As a result, the influences on elections can not be overlooked or underestimated by any party.

As an intern with Byrne Medical Inc., I took part in several development and validation projects for medical products. A design project for a medical irrigation pump for endoscopic procedure is the focus for my Doctor of Engineering degree. This project represents the scope and depth of a typical design project for a medical device. In this dissertation, a summary of motors used in current medical irrigation pumps available in the market, as well as their flow rates, is presented. A procedure of typical product design process is followed and a working prototype of endoscopic irrigation pump is designed and fabricated. The objective of the project was to design and fabricate a working prototype of a medical irrigation pump to be used for endoscopic procedures with standard videoscopes in the medical field. Currently there are no irrigation pumps that satisfy physicians’ needs. By manufacturing their own pump, Byrne Medical would be able to select a host of the positive features noted on other pumps and combine those features into a single pump that fits both the technical and user needs. The author made improvements in the areas of appearance, size, usability, functionality, product life, and ability to vary motor speed, and therefore the flow rate. Flow rate of the prototype was tested by measuring the amount of water it was able to pump per minute (milliliter per minute). Each tubing set was attached and secured onto the prototype unit and adjust the speed control to the maximum flow. The power switch was turned on and the pump was running continuously for twenty seconds. Water was collected and weighted with a digital scale. The amount of water (in pounds) per twenty seconds was then converted to milliliter per minute. Physicians in the GI (Gastroenterology) suites prefer an irrigation pump that rotates backward when they turn the power off to prevent the sterile water from dripping. A Multi-function Timer (model H3DE-M2) manufactured by Omron was selected for future improvement. A working prototype (previously fabricated) was tested with this DPDT timer and the result proved the improvement was achievable.

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This item was digitized as part of the Million Books Project led by Carnegie Mellon University and supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Cornell University coordinated the participation of land-grant and agricultural libraries in providing historical agricultural information for the digitization project; the University of Arizona Libraries, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the Office of Arid Lands Studies collaborated in the selection and provision of material for the digitization project.

This item was digitized as part of the Million Books Project led by Carnegie Mellon University and supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Cornell University coordinated the participation of land-grant and agricultural libraries in providing historical agricultural information for the digitization project; the University of Arizona Libraries, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the Office of Arid Lands Studies collaborated in the selection and provision of material for the digitization project.

This item was digitized as part of the Million Books Project led by Carnegie Mellon University and supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Cornell University coordinated the participation of land-grant and agricultural libraries in providing historical agricultural information for the digitization project; the University of Arizona Libraries, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the Office of Arid Lands Studies collaborated in the selection and provision of material for the digitization project.