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Showing 1 to 20 of 143 for “"FMS"”.
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Development of a flexible manufacturing system (FMS)
… (RPD) into a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS). Also described are the benefits that South African manufacturers still using old CNC machines could achieve if they implemented a similar process in their organisation.
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Mobile interface for mobility incentives schemes : FMS-Advisor
Reducing energy consumption is a common research topic in the United States because of its importance in environmental, health, and industrial fields. In this project, we aim to reduce global energy consumption for the Greater Boston Area by encouraging users to make more energy-efficient travel …
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An evaluation process for material handling systems within FMS
… in particular, flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) is a complex one, as its interdisciplinary nature involves multiple variables. These variables are qualitative as well as quantitative, strategic, as well as technological, intangible as well as tangible. This dissertation deals with the …
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Smartphone interface for incentivized energy optimization system : FMS Advisor
… alternatives. The Future Mobility Sensing (FMS) Advisor provides the user interface for this system, allowing users to plan trips through a personalized menu of travel alternatives, receive rewards for selecting energy efficient options, and redeem those rewards for goods and services from …
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Training Manual for Providers of Psychoeducational Services to FMS Patients
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic pain syndrome that is typically characterized by chronic and widespread pain; tenderness; sleep problems, fatigue, and muscle stiffness. Additional symptoms are many and can include cognitive impairment, numbness, and psychological distress such as anxiety …
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A qualitative study of patients' perceptions, interpretations and experiences of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)
… and experiences cf Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Ten patients with FMS attending Heideveld Community Health Centre (CHC) in Cape Town, were selected for their ability to communicate and were interviewed by means of a tape-recorded semi-structured interview conducted at places preferred by …
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Investigating the Functional Position of Field Hockey Players Using the FMS and the FHFPS
… relationship of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and the FHFPS. The FMS was used to assess the player's movement quality before season. The study also explored the relationships among the FMS, injury, and FHFPS. Athletes on a local University field hockey team completed a demographic …
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Load volume considerations in the collision free route planning of material handling devices in FMS
… component of Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMSs). Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are commonly employed for this function. Efficient use of AGV systems requires proper routing and scheduling of vehicular traffic. The simultaneous routing of several AGVs to avoid collision is known to be an …
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A methodology that integrates the scheduling of job sequencing and AGV dispatching in a FMS
A Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) is an integrated system consisting of several automated work centers interconnected by an automated material handling system. An integrated scheduling methodology is required to schedule all FMS sub-systems. The overall objective of this research was to develop …
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Injury prediction in Division I college football players using a modified lower extremity version of the FMS
… important. One of these examination tools is the FMS. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if the FMS composite score can predict injury of the lower extremity in Division I collegiate football players. A secondary purpose was to determine a cut-off score on a modified/lower …
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Biobehavioral Correlates in Fibromyalgia
<p>Introduction: Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by non-restorative sleep, and fatigue. Over 75% of individuals with FMS complain of poor sleep quality and fatigue. These have been ranked by patients with FMS as having great impact on quality of life. A literature review …
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The production planning problems of flexible manufacturing systems with high tool variety
… associated with flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) with high tool variety. In this environment of FMS, the tool requirements at workstations exceed the respective tool magazine capacities. During an extensive survey of related literature, it appeared that the problems associated with this type …
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Physical Literacy and South East Wales Primary School Children: The Role of Fundamental Movement Skills
… a specific focus on the relationships between FMS motor behaviour competency and other aspects of physical literacy. The aims of this thesis were to: (a) examine the factor structure of the Children and Youth Physical Self-Perception Profile (CY-PSPP), based on the validation work of Welk and …
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The mother-child relationship between motor skills and physical activity
… PA levels include fundamental motor skills (FMS), and parental PA patterns. Children who are more proficient at their FMS, tend to be more physically active. Parents who are more physically active, also have children who are more active. The purpose of this study was to examine the …
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Biomarkers identification in fibromyalgia syndrome
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a chronic syndrome characterized by widespread pain. FMS is a collection of other symptoms and overlapping conditions contribute to complicate the diagnosis, the assessment and the treatment. Unknown etiology and none laboratory tests have been appropriately validated …
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Implementing a multi-sport skills camp for girls ages 8-11 with autism spectrum disorder
… (ASD) display delayed fundamental motor skills (FMS) in comparison to their peers with typical development. Girls with ASD, typically display even less adequate FMS than boys with ASD, and are less physically active. The purpose of this study was to implement a one-week multi-sport skills camp …
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Fundamental Movement Skills, Physical Activity and Obesity from Early to Late Childhood
Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are a vital part of a child’s development, which allow them to advance on to more complex movements, resulting in them functioning successfully in their daily lives and when participating in sports and physical activity. Despite the importance of FMS, previous …
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE INTRA AND INTER-RATER RELIABILITY OF THE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN™
… reliability of the Functional Movement Screen ™ (FMS). The study presents the findings of a comprehensive reliability study, which demonstrates differences between the intra‐ and inter‐ rater reliability of the FMS. The intra‐rater reliability of the FMS shows excellent levels of agreement (0.86), …
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The Relations of Pain, Religious Coping, and Depression in Fibromyalgia Patients
… the relationship between Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) pain, religious coping, and depression. The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), RCOPE, and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) were used to assess these constructs in …
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