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A Theoretical Superscalar Microprocessor Performance Model with Limited Functional Units Using Instruction Dependencies (한정된 연산유닛에서 명령어 종속성을 이용하는 수퍼스칼라 프로세서의 이론적 성능 모델)

  • Lee, Jong-Bok
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.59 no.2
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    • pp.423-428
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    • 2010
  • In the initial design phase of superscalar microprocessors, a performance model is necessary. A theoretic performance model is very useful since performance for various architecture parameters can be obtained by simply computing equations, without repeating simulations, Previous studies established theoretic performance models using the relation between the instruction window size and the issue width, with the penalties due to branch mispredictions and cache misses. However, the study was intended for unlimited number of functional units, which is insufficient for the real case application. This paper proposes a superscalar microprocessor theoretical performance model which also works for the limited functional units. To enhance the accuracy of our limited functional unit model, instruction dependency rates are employed. By using trace-driven data of SPEC 2000 integer programs as input, this paper shows that the theoretically computed performance of superscalar microprocessor with limited number of functional units is quite similar to the measured performance.

Effects of Dual Task Training on Balance and Functional Performance in High School Soccer Players with Functional Ankle Instability

  • Kwak, Kwang-Il;Choi, Bum-Jin
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.254-258
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the effects of dual task training on balance and functional performance in high school soccer players with functional ankle instability. Methods: Twenty high school soccer players with functional ankle instability were randomly assigned to a single task training group and a dual task training group. One participant who did not participate regularly in the training was excluded. The single task training group (n=9) received balance training on an unstable surface. The dual task training group (n=10) received balance training on an unstable surface and had to catch thrown balls during the balance training. Both groups were trained for 4 weeks, 3 days a week. The balance and functional performance of both groups was measured before and after training. Balance was measured using an anterior-posterior and medio-lateral balance. Functional performance was measured based on a figure-of-8 hop test, up-down hop test, and a single hop test. All data were analyzed by repeated two-way ANOVA tests. Results: A time by group interaction effect was not observed in the medio-lateral balance test, figure-of-8 hop test, or single hop test (p>0.05). A time by group interaction effect was observed in the anterior-posterior balance and up-down hop test (p<0.05). Conclusion: These results suggest that dual task training improved balance and functional performance better than single task training for some items.

Comparison of the Functional Ambulation Performance Scores of Senior Adults With or Without a History of Falls (낙상 경험 유무에 따른 노인의 기능적 보행성취도 점수(FAP score) 비교)

  • Kwon, Hyuk-Cheol;Kong, Jin-Yong
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.1-13
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    • 2003
  • The purpose of the study was to determine if there was a difference in the Functional Ambulation Performance score of senior adults with or without a history of falls during walking at a preferred velocity. Twelve subjects with a history of falling (mean age=73.8) and eight subjects with no history of falling (mean age=70.4) participated in the study. Temporal and spatial parameters of gait were analyzed using the computerized GAITRite system. The GAITRite system integrates specific components of locomotion to provide a single, numerical representation of gait, the Functional Ambulation Performance score. The Functional Ambulation Performance score is a Quantitative means of assessing gait based on specific temporal and spatial parameters. Statistical analysis of the two groups demonstrated a significant decrease in Functional Ambulation Performance score for those with a history of falls. They had lower values for step/extremity ratios, mean normalized velocity, and greater values for step times, percent in double support. These results indicate that the GAITRite system can be useful in detecting footfall patterns and selected time and distance measurements of persons with a history of falls and the Functional Ambulation Performance score can be used as indicators of gait performance for senior adults with a history of falls.

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The Effects of Three Stimulus Modes on receptive Language Performance and expressive Language Performance in Aphasics. (세 가지 자극 양식이 실어증자의 언어이해력과 언어표현력에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Moo-Kyoung;Yoo, Jae-Youn;Lee, Ok-bun;Jeong, Ok-Ran
    • Speech Sciences
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.263-272
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    • 2000
  • The purpose of this study was to compare receptive language performance and expressive language performance in 13 patients with aphasia by using three stimulus presentation modes: Stimulus mode I (picture), Stimulus mode II (written word), Stimulus m (question using verbal explanation). The stimulus consisted of 10 words. They included 5 functional words and 5 non-functional words. The 13 subjects with aphasia were divided into 2 aphasic types: 5 Broca's aphasics and 8 anomie aphasics. The results were as follows: Firstly, the three stimulus modes didn't affect receptive language performance of aphasia subjects. Secondly; the three stimulus modes were effective on expressive language performance of aphasia subjects. Particularly, stimulus mode II (written words) was effective in naming the aphasia subjects. Thirdly, the functional words with high frequency were better than non-functional words with low frequency on expressive language performance, but not on receptive language performance of aphasia subjects. Finally, the interaction between three stimulus modes and the functional (nonfunctional) words affected expressive language performance only, but not receptive language performance. Particularly, presenting stimulus in written words which are functional words produced the best expressive language performance.

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Functional hierarchical clustering using shape distance

  • Kyungmin Ahn
    • Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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    • v.31 no.5
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    • pp.601-612
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    • 2024
  • A functional clustering analysis is a crucial machine learning technique in functional data analysis. Many functional clustering methods have been developed to enhance clustering performance. Moreover, due to the phase variability between functions, elastic functional clustering methods, such as applying the Fisher-Rao metric, which can manage phase variation during clustering, have been developed to improve model performance. However, aligning functions without considering the phase variation can distort functional information because phase variation can be a natural characteristic of functions. Hence, we propose a state-of-the-art functional hierarchical clustering that can manage phase and amplitude variations of functional data. This approach is based on the phase and amplitude separation method using the norm-preserving time warping of functions. Due to its invariance property, this representation provides robust variability for phase and amplitude components of functions and improves clustering performance compared to conventional functional hierarchical clustering models. We demonstrate this framework using simulated and real data.

Effect of Structured Information Provided on Self Care Knowledge, Self Care Performance, and Functional Status of Liver Cirrhosis Patients (구조화된 정보제공이 간경변증 환자의 자가간호 지식과 자가간호 수행, 기능상태에 미치는 영향)

  • Jung, Kyong-Sun;Min, Hye-Sook;Song, Young-Sun
    • The Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.29-36
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    • 2007
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of structured information provided on self care knowledge, self care performance, and functional status. Method: The data were collected using self care knowledge and performance assessment tool, and functional status assessment tool from both group hospitalized patients at D hospital in Busan. Results: There was a significant improvement(p=.032) in self care knowledge in experimental group compared to the control group. But there were not improvement in self care performance and functional status in experimental group compared to the control group. But comparing to pretest and posttest in experimental group, There were significant improvement in self care performance (p=.003) and functional status(p=.013). Conclusion: Structured information provided showed increased in the degree of knowledge, self care performance, and functional status. But the effect size of program which had been developed in this study was estimated small, so there is needed to modify this program and to research repeatedly.

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The Effect of Upper Extremity Training with a Focus on Functional Reaching, on Trunk Control and ADL Performance in Post-Stroke Hemiplegic Patients

  • Song, Bo-Kyung
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.23 no.3
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    • pp.71-77
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    • 2011
  • Purpose: In this study, we tried to determine the effect of upper extremity training such as functional reaching on improved trunk control and ADL performance in post-stroke hemiplegic patients. Methods: We randomly selected 11 stroke patients in the hospital, who had a problem with the upper extremity, trunk and ADL performance. The patients were divided into the conservative training group and the functional reaching training group. We applied general occupational therapy only in the conservative training group whereas we applied upper extremity training with a focus on functional reaching in the functional reaching training group. To compare the two groups we used several assessment tools such as Modified Barthel Index (MBI), total Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), static TIS, dynamic TIS and coordinative TIS. Results: The results obtained were as follows: (1) In the functional reaching training group, there was a statistically significant difference in the total TIS score, dynamic TIS score, and MBI. (2) We compared the results obtained before training with the changes in the results obtained after training and found that there was a relation between the assessment outcomes. Especially, static TIS score showed a relation in both groups. Conclusion: Functional reaching training influenced both the trunk control and ADL performance. Especially, the functional reaching training group demonstrated better static trunk control ability than the conservative treatment group.

Efficient Approaches of Functional Safety for Medical Equipment using Essential Performance Analysis (필수성능 분석을 통한 효율적인 의료기기 기능안전 접근 방안)

  • Kim, Gi-Young;Yoo, Ki-Hoon;Park, Ho-Joon;Jang, Joong-Soon
    • Journal of Applied Reliability
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.27-32
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    • 2015
  • Functional safety is part of the overall safety relating to the equipment under control (EUC) and the EUC control system that depends on the correct functioning of the electrical/electronic/programmable electronic (E/E/PE) safety-related systems. Since the complexity of the medical equipment is increased, manufactures have to obtain functional safety as well as basic safety. This study proposes a perspective for applying functional safety to medical equipment. The research is carried out with respect to overall safety life-cycle of functional safety and essential performance of the medical equipment. The relationship between functional safety and essential performance is identified centered on the safety function. The essential performance using E/E/PE systems is defined as a safety function of functional safety. This approach is applied to a ultrasound imaging system as a case study.

The Change of Functional Performance Abilities by Resistance Training in Older Adults (저항훈련을 통한 노인들의 기능적 수행능력의 변화에 대한 문헌적 고찰)

  • Hur, Young-Gu
    • Journal of the Korean Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.101-109
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    • 2004
  • We developed research strategies for measuring functional performance and proprioception. We determined whether resistance training improves functional performance in the older adult, whether resistance training improves proprioceptive sense, and whether improvement in functional performance and/or proprioception are a direct result of the resistance training or a result of movement independent of strength gains. The answer to these questions will enable those in the sport fitness industry and medical practioners to better advise the growing number of older adults about the benefits of specific types of exercise. The will also enable the medical practitioner to prescribe appropriate exercise to those with limitations in functional ability in attempts to restore independent living.

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A Study on the Setting Functional Grading of the Functional Requirement for Designing Systematic Method of Selecting Building Materials (건축재료설계시 사용자의 요구와 요구기능 도출 및 요구등급설정에 관한 연구)

  • Yoon, Jung-Sik;Kim, Sang-Hun;Ji, Suk-Won;Choi, Soo-Kyung;Seo, Chee Ho
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2011.05a
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    • pp.43-44
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    • 2011
  • Building materials are used in combination and new materials are appearing every moment. Although the performance of building materials influence on whole building performance critically, there is no obvious classification. In this study, the term 'user requirement, functional requirement' is define. This research provides leveling performance of requirement and functional requirement.

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