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Proposition and Evaluation of Parallelism-Independent Scheduling Algorithms for DAGs of Tasks with Non-Uniform Execution Time

  • Kirilka Nikolova;Atusi Maeda;Sowa, Masa-Hiro
    • Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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    • 2000.07a
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    • pp.289-293
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    • 2000
  • We propose two new algorithms for parallelism-independent scheduling. The machine code generated from the compiler using these algorithms in its scheduling phase is parallelism-independent code, executable in minimum time regardless of the number of the processors in the parallel computer. Our new algorithms have the following phases: finding the minimum number of processors on which the program can be executed in minimal time, scheduling by an heuristic algorithm for this predefined number of processors, and serialization of the parallel schedule according to the earliest start time of the tasks. At run time tasks are taken from the serialized schedule and assigned to the processor which allows the earliest start time of the task. The order of the tasks decided at compile time is not changed at run time regardless of the number of the available processors which means there is no out-of-order issue and execution. The scheduling is done predominantly at compile time and dynamic scheduling is minimized and diminished to allocation of the tasks to the processors. We evaluate the proposed algorithms by comparing them in terms of schedule length to the CP/MISF algorithm. For performance evaluation we use both randomly generated DAGs (directed acyclic graphs) and DACs representing real applications. From practical point of view, the algorithms we propose can be successfully used for scheduling programs for in-order superscalar processors and shared memory multiprocessor systems. Superscalar processors with any number of functional units can execute the parallelism-independent code in minimum time without necessity for dynamic scheduling and out-of-order issue hardware. This means that the use of our algorithms will lead to reducing the complexity of the hardware of the processors and the run-time overhead related to the dynamic scheduling.

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A Study on Development of Teaching Materials for App Inventor Programming Using the Waterfall Model (워터폴 모델을 적용한 앱 인벤터 프로그래밍 교재개발 연구)

  • Seol, Moon-Gu;Son, Chang-Ik
    • Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.409-419
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    • 2013
  • The aims of this paper were to review the usable possibility of the educational App Inventor Program in the field of programming education and to develop programming teaching materials that can overcome limitations of the established programming instruction. The study showed that the learners' motivations were strengthened through smart device programs. Containing the elements of STEAM, the teaching materials were developed for the logical and systematic learning that deals with elementary students' real-life situations, and that helps children follow the procedures of software development. By introducing the Waterfall Model to the process of programming, students are able to follow the software developers' thinking process. In addition, beyond the simplistic programming language and simply acquiring related knowledge, the App Inventor programming was designed to enhance students' higher-order thinking skills such as creativity, problem solving ability, collaborative thinking, and so forth.

Predictors of Clinical Competence in New Graduate Nurses (신규간호사의 임상수행능력 예측요인)

  • Shin, Youn-Wha;Lee, Hae-Jung;Lim, Yeon-Jung
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.37-47
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    • 2010
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the predictors of clinical competence in new graduate nurses. Methods: The subjects of this study were 238 nurses at 13 general hospitals who have had less than 12 months of nursing experience. The data were collected by structured questionnaire from August 5 to August 31 of 2009 and analyzed by the SPSS Win 12.0 program. Results: The total mean score for clinical competence was $181.05{\pm}15.17$, critical thinking disposition was $94.65{\pm}8.12$, and practice environment was $41.00{\pm}5.55$. There were significant differences of clinical competence according to the GPA (t=-3.58, p<.001), the number of beds in the hospital (t=-3.22, p=.001), instruction by preceptor (t=-2.32, p=.021), and previous experience of clinical practice in the hospital (t=-2.21, p=.028). Additionally, critical thinking disposition and practice environment were positively correlated to clinical competence (r=.50, p<.001; r=.20, p=.002). In multivariate approach, predictors included in this study explained 43% of variance in clinical competence. Significant predictors of clinical competence were critical thinking disposition ($\beta=.50$, p<.001), practice environment ($\beta=.14$, p=.012), and working duration ($\beta=.13$, p=.018). Conclusions: Based on these findings, it is needed that providing supportive practice environment and developing curriculum for enhancing the critical thinking disposition to improve the clinical competence in new graduate nurses.

Content Analysis of the Nursing Interventions and Telephone Calls to the Pediatric Nursing Unit (외래 및 퇴원환아 부모의 전화상담과 간호중재의 내용분석)

  • 한경자;최명애;강화자;박승현;김영미;권원경;안혜영
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.515-530
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    • 1996
  • A descriptive study was conducted to describe the content of nursing interventions and incoming telephone calls from the parents whose child was discharged to home or who has planned immunization during the period from March 15, 1995 to November 30, 1995. Detailed notes on 145 telephone calls and 243 nursing interventions were recorded by head nurses on pediatiric nursing units were entered to data collection and content analysis. The results of the study are as follows : 1. Six analysis categories for the records on incoming telephone calls were identified judgement-dependence, dependent -coping, self-initiated coping, support, adjustment and intermediation need. 2. Five analytic categories for the records on telephone interventions were identified : guidance, mediation, facilitating self -care abilities, support, instrumental use. 3. Problems related to physical signs and symptoms, medication, immunization, and vital signs were most often cited as concerns by parents and caregivers. 4. Instruction, suggestion, provision knowledge and information, reassurance related to physical problems, medication, immunization and clinic visits were most often used as an nursing interventions by head nurses on pediatric nursing units. In spite of the fact that the telephone calls were initiated by the parents, dependency of parents during the telephone calls was remarkable. The dependency of parents on judgement and decision making of the pediatric nurses should be understood in terms of the psychosocial content as well as cultural characteristics. Therefore, it is suppested that telephone interventions focus on facilitating the self-care ability of the parents whose children have chronic conditions. The results of this study will be useful as an essential reference in providing effective for children and their families after discharged from the hospital. The results can also be used as reliable data for extended pediatric nursing service in the health care delivery system as well as for the development of telephone intervention service program in responding to the current health care environment.

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The Effectiveness of the Flipped Learning using the Smart Device (스마트 디바이스를 활용한 플립드 러닝의 효과에 관한 연구)

  • Pi, Su-Young;Do, Suk-Jin
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.65-71
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    • 2017
  • With advances in technology, many researchers have made an effort to find out educational methods with customized instruction. The purpose of the research is to investigate i) if flipped learning is beneficial for the students taking intermediate-level English grammar and writing class compared with the traditional class, ii) if the flipped learning class is advantageous for all the score level students in terms of student achievement and iii) if the students feel motivated with the flipped learning class. T-test was utilized to determine any differences between pretest and posttest in student achievement. The result in terms of the academic achievement revealed that the flipped classroom approach for the low score group was found to be the least effective among others. In the case of flipped learning teaching method, the instructor should develop contents according to the level of learners. The development of customized contents tailored to the level of learners will enhance learners' learning achievement.

Efficient Interface circuits of Embedded Memory for RISC-based DSP Microprocessor (RICS-based DSP의 효율적인 임베디드 메모리 인터페이스)

  • Kim, You-Jin;Cho, Kyoung-Rok;Kim, Sung-Sik;Cheong, Eui-Seok
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Telematics and Electronics C
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    • v.36C no.9
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    • pp.1-12
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    • 1999
  • In this paper, we designed an embedded processor with 128Kbytes EPROM and 4Kbytes SRAM based on GMS30C2132 which RISC processor with DSP functions. And a new architecture of bus sharing to control the embedded memory and external memory unit i proposed aiming at one-cycle access between memories and CPU. For embedded 128Kbytes EPROM, we designed the new expansion interface for data size at data ordering with memory organization and the efficient interface for test. The embedded SRAM supports an extended stack area high speed DSP operation, instruction cache and variable data-length control which is accessed with 4K modulo addressing schemes. The proposed new architecture and circuits reduced the memory access cycle time from 40ns and improved operation speed 2-times for program benchmark test. The chip is occupied $108.68mm^2$ using $0.6{\mu}m$ CMOS technology.

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Korean Native Speakers Auditory Cognitive Reactions to Chinese Korean-learners' Pronunciation: Centered on the utterance of consonants in the Korean Language (중국인 학습자의 한국어 발음에 대한 한국인 모어 화자의 청각 인지 반응 -중국인 학습자의 자음 발음을 중심으로-)

  • Kim, Ji-hyung
    • Journal of Korean language education
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.37-60
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    • 2017
  • This research has its basis with focus on the way Korean native speakers recognize Chinese Korean-learners' pronunciation. The objective of the study is to lay the cornerstone for establishing effective teaching-learning strategies for the education of the Korean phonetic system. In this study, the results of the experiment are presented which shows how native speakers of Korean identify Chinese Korean-learners' pronunciation of consonants. In the first place, stimulation tones were created from the original utterances of Chinese Korean-learners and seven scripts were made through the Pratt program. In addition, the subjects were asked to choose what the phonetic materials sounded like. The results of the research are represented as the ratio of frequency of Korean native speakers' response to each utterance to the total frequency. In addition, the paired t-test was taken in order to explore any relatedness to the changes in the level of proficiency of the Korean phonetic system, ranging from beginners to advanced learners. The outcome shows that the mistakes which Chinese Korean-learners make in pronouncing the consonants of Korean are relatively well-reflected in Korean native speakers' auditory cognitive reactions. To put it concretely, there is some difficulty in differentiating lax consonants from aspirates in the cases of plosives and affricates, but relatively little trouble with fortes. However, it is revealed that there is also a slight difference in relation to articulatory positions in detailed aspects. To provide an effective teaching method for the Korean phonetic system, it is essential to comprehend learners' phonetic mistakes through the precise analysis of data in terms of 'production.' Also, a more meticulous observation of 'phenomena' must be made through verification from the view of 'reception,' as attempted in this study. A more thorough diagnosis by applying methodology makes it possible to lay the foundation for developing effective teaching-learning strategies for the instruction of the Korean phonetic system. This study has its significance in making such attempts.

A Study on Development of Educational CanSat based on Arduino for Creative Engineering Design and Practice Class (창의공학설계 및 실습 수업을 위한 아두이노 기반 교육용 캔위성 개발 연구)

  • Lee, Younggun;Lee, Sanghyun;Kim, Jongbum;Kim, Songhyon;Yoo, Seunghoon
    • Journal of Engineering Education Research
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    • v.24 no.5
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    • pp.38-45
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    • 2021
  • The CanSat was designed as an educational satellite simulation program that implements the overall system of the satellite such as the command processing unit, the communication unit, and the power unit in a structure of the size of a can. In particular, the training effect is very excellent because the trainee can learn a process similar to the actual satellite development process by designing, manufacturing, testing, and launching. Republic of Korea Air Force Academy has been using the CanSat production kit used by the domestic can satellite contest experience department for education, but since it was produced based on PCB, it was impossible to show creativity and operation was restricted even with small mistakes. In this paper, we analyze the existing CanSat kit and propose a new educational CanSat kit that can be used in creative engineering design and practice subjects that will be reorganized into a regular course from 2021, and a lesson plan. In conclusion, by using the proposed CanSat kit for lectures, it is possible to achieve educational purposes and effects, improve lecture satisfaction, and provide stable instruction.

Compiler Optimization Techniques for The Next Generation Low Power Multibank Memory (차세대 저전력 멀티뱅크 메모리를 위한 컴파일러 최적화 기법)

  • Cho, Doosan
    • The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.21 no.6
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    • pp.141-145
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    • 2021
  • Various types of memory architectures have been developed, and various compiler optimization techniques have been studied to efficiently use them. In particular, since a memory is a major component that determines performance in mobile computing devices, various optimization techniques have been developed to support them. Recently, a lot of research on hybrid type memory architecture is being conducted, so various compiler techniques are being studied to support it. Existing compiler optimization techniques can be used to achieve the required minimum performance and constraint on low power according to market requirements. References for determining the low-power effect and the degree of performance improvement using these optimization techniques are not properly provided yet. This study was conducted to provide the experimental results of the existing compiler technique as a reference for the development of multibank memory architecture.

The Effect of Online Substitution Class Caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the self-directed learning, academic achievement, and online learning satisfaction of nursing students (코로나19(COVID-19)로 인한 온라인 강의대체가 간호대학생의 자기주도학습능력, 학업성취도 및 온라인 학습만족도에 미치는 영향)

  • Park, Mi-Ma;Shin, Ji-Hoon
    • Journal of the Health Care and Life Science
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.77-86
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    • 2021
  • This study is a research study to determine the effect of online lecture substitution for subjects due to COVID-19 on self-directed learning ability, academic achievement, and online learning satisfaction of nursing students. From September to October 2020, the final 113 nursing students of data recovered as enrolled in the Department of Nursing at a university located in G City were analyzed. The data collected were analyzed by performing descriptive statistics and hierarchical regression analysis using the SPSS 21.0 program. The study results are summarized as follows. The average score of self-directed learning was 3.32±0.39, academic achievement 3.32±0.75, and learning satisfaction was 3.31±0.78. Factors affecting online learning satisfaction were found to be preferred learning methods and academic achievement. Based on the results of this study, it is necessary to design instruction and operate classes to improve online learning satisfaction by evaluating the learner's learning method in advance when running nursing school subjects as online lectures for nursing students.