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Functional Impairment and Executive Dysfunction of Children with Tourette Disorder : Comparison with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Non-Affected Controls (뚜렛 장애 아동 청소년의 기능장애 및 실행기능 결함 : 주의력결핍 과잉행동장애 아동 청소년과 정상 대조군과의 비교)

  • Kang, Hanna;Lee, Soyoung Irene;Lee, A Reum;Kim, Shin-Gyeom;Jung, Han-Young
    • Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.190-196
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    • 2015
  • Objectives : The aim of this study was to determine whether children with Tourette disorder (TD) have functional impairment and executive dysfunction in comparison to children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and non-affected controls. Methods : From January 2006 to December 2013, 45 children and adolescents with TD and 50 children and adolescents with ADHD diagnosed at the Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital and 50 non-affected controls were enrolled in this study. Functional impairment of the subjects was assessed using the Child and Adolescents Functioning Impairment Scale (CAFIS), parent and teacher versions. In addition, neuropsychological tests including Stroop color-word Test, Finger windows Test (FWT), and Digit span were administered. Outcomes were compared across the TD, ADHD, and non-affected controls. Results : No difference in CAFIS-parent and CAFIS-teacher results was observed between children with TD and non-affected controls, whereas, children with ADHD showed more impairments relative to non-affected controls in the CAFIS-parent. According to the Stroop color-word Test, FWT, and Digit span, executive function in children with TD did not differ from non-affected controls. Children with ADHD had poorer performance in measures of the Stroop color-word Test compared to children with TD. Conclusion : Children and adolescents with TD but not ADHD were not significantly different from non-affected controls on most measures of functional impairment and executive function. These findings suggest that an education program and intervention for children with TD would be important to reducing the stigma of TD.

An Evolution of Software Reliability in a Large Scale Switching System: using the software

  • Lee, Jae-Ki;Nam, Sang-Sik;Kim, Chang-Bong
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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    • v.29 no.4A
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    • pp.399-414
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    • 2004
  • In this paper, an evolution of software reliability engineering in a large-scale software project is summarized. The considered software consists of many components, called functional blocks in software of switching system. These functional blocks are served as the unit of coding and test, and the software is continuously updated by adding new functional blocks. We are mainly concerned with the analysis of the effects of these software components in software reliability and reliability evolution. We analyze the static characteristics of the software related to software reliability using collected failure data during system test. We also discussed a pattern which represents a local and global growth of the software reliability as version evolves. To find the pattern of system software, we apply the S-shaped model to a collection of failure data sets of each evolutionary version and the Goel-Okumoto(G-O) model to a grouped overall failure data set. We expect this pattern analysis will be helpful to plan and manage necessary human/resources fur a new similar software project which is developed under the same developing circumstances by estimating the total software failures with respect to its size and time.

A Pilot Test on the Effects of Improvement on Acne Skin - Using Functional Soap, Containing Medicinal Herbs (한약 성분 함유 기능성 비누의 여드름 피부 개선에 대한 pilot test)

  • Jeong, Jae-Cheol;Roh, Jin-Ju;Choi, Min-Sun;Kim, Dong-Il
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.182-190
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    • 2009
  • Purpose: The pilot study was done for checking the efficacy of using functional soap, containing medicinal herbs on acne skin. Methods: 30 participants with acne skin was recruited. They used functional soap during 8 weeks. Before and after the study, we checked the KAGS(Korean Acne Grading System) grade, and compared those score. For examining the clinical effect, global evaluation was done by both investigator and participants. Results: KAGS grade decreased from 1.6316 to 1.4211(p value = 0.042). And the clinical global evaluation was improved. Conclusion: This pilot test showed that using functional soap, containing medicinal herbs would be one of treatment on acne skin.

Test pattern Generation for the Functional Test of Logic Networks (논리회로 기능검사를 위한 입력신호 산출)

  • 조연완;홍원모
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Telematics and Electronics
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.1-6
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    • 1976
  • In this paper, a method of test pattern generation for the functional failure in both combinational and sequentlal logic networks by using exterded Boole an difference is proposed. The proposed technique provides a systematic approach for the test pattern generation procedure by computing Boolean difference of the Boolean function that represents the Logic network for which the test patterns are to be generated. The computer experimental results show that the proposed method is suitable for both combinational and asynchronous sequential logic networks. Suitable models of clocked flip flops may make it possible for one to extend this method to synchronous sequential logic networks.

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Relationship Between the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test and Strength of Serratus Anterior and Triceps Brachii Muscles

  • Weon, Young-soo;Ahn, Sun-hee;Kim, Jun-hee;Gwak, Gyeong-tae;Kwon, Oh-yun
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.208-214
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    • 2021
  • Background: The CKCUES test evaluates the functional performance of the shoulder joint. The CKCUES test scores CKC exercises of the upper limbs to examine shoulder stability. Although the CKCUES test provides quantitative data on functional ability and performance, no study has determined the relationship between CKCUES scores and SA and TB muscle strength. Objects: The objective of this study is to determine the relationship between the CKCUES test scores and the strength of the SA and TB muscles in the CKCUES and unilateral CKCUES tests. Methods: Sixty-six healthy male volunteers participated in the study. A Smart KEMA strength sensor measured SA and TB muscle strength. Two parallel lines on the floor indicated the initial hand placement to start CKCUES tests. For 15 seconds, the subject raises one hand and reaches over to touch the supporting hand, then returns to the starting position. Results: The correlation between the CKCUES test scores and the strength of the SA was strong (r = 0.650, p < 0.001), and the TB was moderate (r = 0.438, p < 0.001). The correlation between the unilateral CKCUES test and the strength of the SA of the supporting side was strong (r = 0.605, p < 0.001), and swing side was strong (r = 0.681, p < 0.001). The correlation between the unilateral CKCUES test and the strength of the TB of the supporting side was moderate (r = 0.409, p < 0.001), and swing side was moderate (r = 0.482, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Our study showed that the CKCUES test had a strong association with isometric strength of SA and moderate association with that of TB. These findings suggest that the CKCUES test can evaluate the function of the SA. Moreover, the unilateral CKCUES test can evaluate unilateral shoulder function.

Study of the Functional Test and Quality Assurance Procedure of High Performance Aircraft Control Surfaces Integrate Servo Actuator (고성능 통합 비행 조정면 구동 장치의 성능 시험 및 품질보증 절차 수립에 관한 연구)

  • Jo, Jang-Hyen
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence
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    • v.3 no.3
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    • pp.251-256
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    • 2000
  • This report analyzes the Source Qualification Test which is composed of main functional and environmental tests for the localizing avionics(electronic subsystem for aircrafts and spacecraft) and high performance mechanical subsystem. Especially the detail test approaches of integrated servo actuators which is the main part to supply the power to the main and other flying control panel. Nowadays this subsystem works with mechanical and electrical engineering technique. In detail, electrical signal is used as input and transferring tool and mechanical part is the output as a power and manufacture the physical dimensions and functions. Finally in this review, the new test procedure to prove the function by the new manufacturer is established.

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Comparison of Cooking Properties between the Functionally Fortified and Regular Rices using Electric and Pressure Cookers (전기솥과 압력솥을 이용한 기능성 강화쌀과 일반쌀의 취반 특성 연구)

  • Kim, Gee-Yeoun;Lee, In-Seon;L.Kim, Hye-Young
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.359-368
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    • 2004
  • The Physicochemical, sensory and cooking properties of functionally fortified rice with dietary fiber and chitosan were compared with regular rice when the rices were cooked with pressure and electric cookers. Moisture content of functional rice before cooking was 11.11%, which was lower than 13.72% in regular rice. Accordingly, moisture contents of functional rice samples cooked both with pressure and electric cookers were lower than those of regular rice. L value showing the degree of lightness of cooked rice was significantly higher in rice samples cooked with pressure cookers. The ${\alpha}$ value, the degree of redness and the b value, the degree of yellowness, were the highest in the functional rice cooked with an electric rice cookers. Textural measurement of hardness using a rheometer showed the highest value in functional rice cooked with a pressure cooker. The degree of gelatinization measured using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) before cooking showed higher onset gelatinization temperature ($T_0$) and peak gelatinization temperature ($T_p$) in functional rice compared with those in regular rice. The gelatinization enthalpy (${\Delta}H$) of functional rice was lower than that of regular rice, showing that functional foe had lower gelatinization energy compared with regular rice. When the samples were stored in a refrigerator for one week, the DSC showed faster retrogradation degrees in samples cooked with electric rice cooker, having significantly higher enthalpies of regular and functional rice cooked with electric cooked compared to those cooked with pressure cookers. The functional rice samples cooked with pressure cooker had higher consumer acceptance test values compared to those cooked with electric cookers.

Study on Effects of Auditory Feedback and Application of Functional Electrical Stimulation During Gait on Balance, Gait and Lower Extremity Function in Patients with Subacute Stroke (아급성기 뇌졸중 환자의 보행동안 청각적 피드백과 기능적 전기 자극 적용이 균형, 보행 및 하지 기능에 미치는 영향)

  • Min-Ju Nam;Yong-Bum Jung ;Chang-Geol Kim ;Myoung-Kwon Kim
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.55-64
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    • 2023
  • PURPOSE: Examine the effects of auditory feedback and functional electrical stimulation on balance, walking ability, and lower extremity function of subacute stroke patients. METHODS: Twenty-seven subjects diagnosed with subacute stroke within six months were randomly divided into three groups: test group 1, which performed walking exercises with auditory feedback and functional electrical stimulation; test group 2, which performed walking exercises only with functional electrical stimulation; control group applied only functional electrical stimulation, with nine subjects each. RESULTS: There were significant pre- to post-intervention differences in BBS in the gait training group with auditory feedback and functional electrical stimulation treatment, and significant pre- to post-intervention differences in BBS, sit-to-stand time, and average step speed in the gait training group with functional electrical stimulation, but no statistically significant differences in between-group comparisons. CONCLUSION: Gait training with auditory feedback and functional electrical stimulation can improve the balance and gait performance in stroke patients. Therefore, in the future, gait training with auditory feedback and functional electrical stimulation therapy may be suggested as a gait rehabilitation training tool for stroke patients.

Rubus coreanus Miquel Improves on Impairment of Memory in Senescence-Accelerated Mouse (SAM) (노화촉진마우스를 이용한 복분자의 기억력 감퇴 개선 효과)

  • Choi, Mi-Ran;Lee, Min-Young;Kim, Jeong-Eun;Hong, Ji-Eun;Jang, Kuen-Hye;Lee, Jae-Yong;Chun, Jang-Woo;Kim, Tae-Hwan;Shin, Hyun-Kyung;Kim, Eun-Ji
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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    • v.41 no.9
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    • pp.1253-1258
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    • 2012
  • In the present study, we investigated the effects of Rubus coreanus Miquel (RCM) on memory ability of senescence-accelerated mice (SAM). Prone 8 strains of SAM mice (SAMP8), which is a useful animal for investigating the mechanism of brain aging and senile dementia, were fed a diet containing 100 mg/kg body weight/day of RCM for 8 weeks. Memory ability of mice was examined by using passive avoidance test and Morris water maze test. SAMP8 mice showed remarkable memory impairment compared with senescence-resistant 1 strains of SAM (SAMR1). RCM significantly improved memory ability of SAMP8 mice. In addition, acetylcholineasterase activities decreased in the brain of SAMP8 mice treated with RCM. Taken together, these results suggest that RCM may act as an acetylcholineasterase inhibitor, thereby improving senescence-related memory impairment.

Effect of Weight Bearing Exercise on Weight Bearing and Balance for Patients with Chronic Stroke (체중지지 훈련이 만성 뇌졸중 환자의 체중지지능력 및 균형에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Jong-Sik;Nam, Ki-Won;Kim, Kyung-Yoon;Yoon, Jang-Won;Park, Jong-Hang
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.253-261
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: In this study, the following experiment was conducted to see how to apply the sprinter pattern in proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and functional weight bearing exercise affected balance capabilities and weight bearing among chronic stroke patients. Methods: The subjects included 27 subjects who had been diagnosed with hemiplegia due to stroke. A total of 12 sessions was held, 3 sessions a week over 4 weeks, were provided to the groups. The control group received general rehabilitation program, and the experimental group performed sprinter pattern in PNF or functional weight bearing exercise. The weight bearing capability and static balance capability test was implemented by using Good-Balance System and Frailty and Injuries Cooperative Studies of Intervention Techniques, while the dynamic balance capability test was carried out by using Four Square Step Test and Timed "Up and Go". Results: The paretic/nonparetic side weight bearing by application of each exercise showed that there were no significant differences in variation among each groups on before exercise, after exercise, 2 weeks after exercise. Static balance test by application of each exercise showed that there were significant differences after exercise and 2 weeks after exercise. Dynamic balance test by application of each exercise showed that there were significant differences after exercise and 2 weeks after exercise. Conclusion: To put the results together, the application of sprinter pattern and functional weight bearing exercise was effective in improving static and dynamic balance capabilities. Therefore, these exercises are helpful to improve balance in patients with stroke.