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Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of dual-time-point 18F-PSMA-11 PET/CT imaging at 30 and 60 min post-injection (p.i.) in treatment-naïve patients with prostate cancer (PCa). Methods: Twenty treatment-naïve patients with histology-proven PCa who underwent 18F-PSMA-11 PET/CT scans at both 30 and 60-min p.i. were retrospectively analyzed. Lesion detection, semi-quantitative analysis of lesion and background, and unspecific bone uptake (UBU) between two time points were evaluated and compared. Besides, interrater reliability was also evaluated. Results: Lesion detection was consistent at both 30 and 60-min p.i. imaging of 20 patients (mean age 72 ± 9), identifying 27 primary prostate lesions, 84 lymph node metastases, bone metastases in 8 patients, and other metastases in 2 patients. Primary prostate lesions showed no significant difference in SUVmax and target-to-blood pool (T/B) ratios between the two imaging times, while these parameters significantly increased over time in bone metastases. Lymph node metastases showed no significant difference in SUVmax but higher T/B ratios at 60 min compared to 30 min. A higher frequency of UBU was observed at 60 min (37.3%) compared to 30 min (32.3%), with significantly higher SUVmax and T/B ratios at 60 min. 85.6% UBU was categorized as PSMA-RADS 2 at 60 min, and the others were PSMA-RADS 3 or 4. The most frequent localization was vertebrae, followed by ribs. Interrater reliability was almost perfect for lesion detection at both time points. Conclusion: Early 30-min 18F-PSMA-11 PET/CT imaging provided comparable PCa lesion detection and semi-quantitative analysis with reduced UBU to the standard 60-min imaging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article delves into an intervention designed to enhance a precalculus student’s understanding in constructing linear equations and in approximating function values. Before the intervention, the student primarily relied on the algebraic formula y2-y1/x2-x1 to determine slope, knew slope geometrically as ∆y/vx solely for integer values, and struggled to construct a linear equation without an explicitly shown y-intercept. Through the intervention, the student comprehended slope m as a unit rate and expanded this understanding to ∆y = m∆x for integer ∆x by iterating m, ∆x number of times. She also successfully used this newfound understanding to construct linear equations, including tangent line equations, and approximate function values. Nonetheless, she faced some challenges in comprehending ∆y = m∆x for non-integer ∆x and in conceiving point as a multiplicative object with its coordinates representing covarying quantities. Further exploration is needed to validate these findings and address potential difficulties that students might face in grasping slope in the context of linear equations and approximations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article analyzes the relationship between the mathematical components that constitute the fundamental equation set in Einstein's seminal 1905 paper, "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies." By conducting a straightforward comparison of these components, we unveil the inescapable emergence of the equation ... However, it becomes evident that this equation lacks empirical validation for any nonzero value of |v|. It is widely acknowledged that the Special Theory of Relativity (STR) surpasses Newtonian theory in the realm of kinematics, particularly at relativistic speeds. The cornerstone belief supporting the existence of STR, known as the second postulate, has been widely recognized. Therefore, the equation presented above naturally encourages a reexamination of the second postulate's true nature. Such an investigation inevitably leads to the conclusion that the second postulate lacks the substantiation necessary to be considered a valid physical statement. Indeed, it also becomes evident in this investigation that one of the two fundamental equations requires more rigorous refinement to accurately depict the underlying physical phenomena. Nevertheless, the question persists: Is there a pathway to refine this equation effectively? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A fair and inclusive competition depends on a scoring system that takes all relevant factors into account. We analysed the current World Para Point System for swimming and identified several theoretical and practical disadvantages. We propose and test a Fair World Para Point System that not only improves the algorithm, but also extends it to accommodate for the age of the athlete. It also provides a method to break point ties. This will enable para masters swimmers for the first time to compete fairly with each other. We also develop and publish tools that enable event organisers to directly use the Fair World Para Point System. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Understanding how temporal precipitation variability will behave in the future is crucial. Change point detection and sub-trend analysis were done on monthly total precipitation data acquired from the Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment project in this study. Sub-periods have been determined based on the natural structure of the data set, as opposed to standard sub-period determination approaches. For the period 1971–2100, six different time series were used under three global climate models (CNRM-CERFACS-CNRM-CM5, ICHEC-EC-EARTH, MPI-M-MPI-ESM-LR) and two emission scenarios (Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 4.5 and RCP 8.5). The study area has been selected to be the Konya Endorheic Basin in Turkey, which has been significantly influenced by climate change and human impacts. For change point detection, the Pruned Exact Linear Time method (PELT) and Binary Segmentation (BS) were employed, for trend analysis, Mann Kendall (MK) and Şen-Innovative Trend Analysis (Şen-ITA), and for both change point detection and sub-trend analysis, the Onyutha Trend Test (OTT) was utilized. The findings revealed four change points and five sub-periods. Summer precipitation has reduced considerably at a 95% significance level. There is strong evidence that precipitation has decreased between 1981 and 2070. Precipitation decreases similarly in the middle basin for the 1981–2000 and 2041–2070 years.

Point and level (P&L) systems are commonly used for behavior management and modification in youth residential treatment centers. In 2019, the Association of Children's Residential Centers (ACRC) released a position paper urging youth residential programs to abolish prescriptive, universally applied point and level systems because they are inconsistent with the principles of trauma-sensitive care and can be counterproductive to treatment. Despite this, few residential agencies have executed this change, possibly due to the complexities of dismantling long-held practices, concerns about youth safety, and lack of knowledge about other trauma-sensitive approaches. In this case study, we describe how one agency de-implemented its universal P&L system across three residential campuses, replacing it with the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) and Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). An analysis of administrative data before and after the removal of P&L suggests no evidence of increased safety risk for youth or staff. We discuss the agency's strategies for de-implementation and the determinants that helped and hindered the process and provide recommendations for other residential agencies seeking to make this change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article is about the similarities in the understanding and method of faith between the Salaf and Khalaf schools. The Khalaf belief system is ta'wil, whereas the Salaf belief system is ithbat or tafwid. Hasan al-Banna claims that these two schools of thought, though they approach the subject of God's khabariyyah nature differently, are actually in agreement on three things. The methodology of the study is a qualitative study, sourced from documentation and authoritative works about the methods of the Salaf and Khalaf with reference to the issue of the nature of Allah's khabariyyah. The work of Hasan al-Banna, particularly the book al-'Aqa'id, is emphasized to clarify three suggestions meant to address the disagreements between the Salaf and Khalaf over the nature of khabariyyah. The information data was also taken from the authoritative books of the scholars that represent the methods of their respective faiths. According to the research, it turned out that each of the Salaf and Khalaf have and acknowledge three common points in their understanding of the nature of khabariyyah as claimed by Hasan al-Banna. In that regard, this agreed point of commonality should be able to understand each trend in order to be open to celebrating disagreements and differences of opinion and methods that apply. Moreover, the difference of opinion involves the issue of ijtihad and branches of belief. The contribution of this study is to demand the issue of the unification of the ummah which needs to be prioritized instead of increasing differences of opinion until they are divided due to matters of ijtihad. The study is also expected to open a more harmonious and scientific discussion regarding these three points of commonality.Similarly, this research presents an argument in favour of promoting tolerance and intellectual dispute as a means of preserving.

Objectives: An anterior bite plane (ABP) is an orthodontic appliance that prevents posterior teeth from making contact. This appliance's functional concept is to reduce muscle activity, overcome deep overbite, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD). However, ABP treatment for malocclusion frequently results in unfavorable reversible and irreversible long-term effects. This problem presents difficulties for dentists in developing an appropriate treatment modification plan in order to achieve the best results. As a result, the goal of this study is to observe the effects of different ABP types on the TMJ and mandible. Materials and Methods: Thirty-six three-month-old male Wistar strain rats were divided into three groups: control, upper flat, and upper-lower inclined ABP. The overbite and body weight were measured. TMJ was examined histologically using hematoxylin and eosin (HE). To observe the entire mandibular bone in response to ABP, mandibular planes and angulations were measured. Results: After 7 days, the upper-lower inclined ABP group has significantly lower body weight than the control group. On days 7 and 14, overbite was significantly reduced in both the upper flat and upper-lower inclined ABP groups. The superficial layer of the condyle was depleted in both ABP groups, according to HE analysis. Mandibular angle analysis revealed that the upper-lower inclined ABP group had a greater incisal and ramus angle. Furthermore, lower incisor (Li)-condyle (Co) mandibular points increased significantly more in the upper-lower inclined ABP group than in the control group. Conclusion: According to this study, various forms of ABP may have an impact on the TMJ and mandibular morphology, specifically on the length, angulation, and superficial surface of the condyle.

Wearable robotic exoskeletons and leg braces are desirable for gait rehabilitation because they can apply loads directly to an affected joint. Yet, they are not widely used in clinics because they are costly and complex to set up. Conversely, tethered devices, such as elastic resistance bands, are widely available in clinics, are low-cost, and are quick to set up. However, resistance bands will affect walking differently based on how they are configured to pull on the leg (e.g., pulling forward or backward). How can a resistance band be configured to alter muscle activation and gait biomechanics based on the segment it is attached to and the angle with which it attaches? We used an open-source musculoskeletal modeling platform to emulate several configurations of an elastic band pulling on the ankle, calf, and thigh at various angles during non-pathological walking. We evaluated gait biomechanics and simulated muscle activation using computed muscle control (CMC) and identified a subset of four configurations with potential applications for gait training. Eight non-pathological participants then walked on a treadmill under these configurations to verify how these configurations altered muscle activation. We found that muscle activity greatly varied based on the location where the elastic band is attached and the angle with which the elastic band pulls on the leg. Notably, specific angles can be used to pull on the legs to elicit an increase or decrease in muscle activation. This study provides insight into how tethered devices can be configured to provide assistance or resistance during gait training. This information can be applied when developing low-cost gait training solutions for addressing individuals' impairments. • Resistance band configuration affects muscle activation and gait biomechanics. • Certain angles cause specific responses in muscle activation and gait biomechanics. • Moving the band attachment proximally elicits less of a change in muscle activation. • Pulling backward on the ankle resists quadriceps and the plantar flexors. • These results can inform treatments that use resistance bands for gait training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Kherlen River, which headwaters from the mountains of Khan Khentii, streams through the territory of three provinces of Mongolia: Khentii, Tuv, and Dornod. Most of the archaeological sites found in its basin exhibit characteristics of the Neolithic period, and mainly consist of in situ stone tools dispersed on the surface. The mixing of prehistoric artifacts from different periods in a certain place is undoubtedly related to the unique climatic conditions of Mongolia and the geology of the Kherlen River basin. In this article, we discuss the site of Ulaan Khanan, located about 21 km south of the Kherlen River in the Bayankhutag soum area of Khentii Province. The stone artifacts from this site are suggested as belonging to two different periods: The Paleolithic and Neolithic. The Paleolithic artifacts include points, scrapers, retouched blades, and different types of lithic blanks (mainly blades and flakes). Conversely, the Neolithic artifacts conform to knapping methods involving the reduction of narrow-faced and wedge-shaped cores, including a single micro-core as well as polyhedral and cylindrical cores. The lithic assemblage(s) described here consists of a few tool types, such as points, scrapers, burins, combination tools, and retouched blades, and show evidence of reduction sequences primarily aimed at blade and flake production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The process of transversal legislative revelation of the treatise is consistent with five concepts in Ibn Arabi's mystical system. The main issue in this article is what these concepts are and how to consolidate them into the process of revelation of the Prophet in the complex and intertwined network of fluid concepts of Ibn Arabi's epistemology. The approaches obtained in this research show that the five concepts of "minute", "dilution", "soul", "light" and "tip" are focused on each other in the process of revelation and complement each other. The minute positioning and determination of both sides of the main negativity provides the possibility of any awareness and emergence, such as the possibility of the emergence of legal awareness and revelation of the treatise. Thinning is the radius of the data of the nominal truths which performs the illumination of the illumination. Dilution is the radius of the data of the nominal truths which performs the illumination of the brightness and in the process of revelation, determines and mediates the names involved in revelation, that is, life, light, wise, sage, speaker, hearer, and seer at the source of the eternity of the heart. The soul is the same as the derivatives of the divine names (truth), especially the name of revelation, which mediates the determination of the truth of the invisible and reasonable, but effective name of revelation in the eyes of the nobles, especially the heart of the prophet. And light is the illumination of the truth of the name of light, which has the aspect of revealing the essence for itself and, consequently, for the manifestations of itself, and its string-like radii make it pos.

This article discusses ways of developing a descriptive geometry curriculum and organizing teaching based on this curriculum. Theoretical and practical substantiation of the possibility of developing the spatial imagination of students by teaching descriptive geometry in real time in the graphics program AutoCAD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since recent datings of the Bakhshali manuscript confirm our understanding that the zero is indeed an Indian creation, what is it in Indian culture that could have influenced an invention of this kind? From data relating to the Bakhshali manuscript, it is possible to recognize the influence of Buddhism and, from this, to try to see how this movement could have played a role in the theory leading to the inception of the placeholder zero. Moreover, with Brahmagupta this first form and use of zero was developed to the point of becoming a number, and thus adopting an operative role. While the writer of the Brāhmasphuṭasiddhānta was not a Buddhist, it is still possible to show in that document how Buddhist thinking, particularly its speculative developments in the meaning of śūnyatā as described by the great writers of Mahāyāna Buddhism, may provide a favorable setting for theories about the numerical concept of zero, even to the point where it is perceived as a condition of its 'thinkability' or conceptualization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An anterior bite plane (ABP) is an orthodontic appliance that prevents posterior teeth from making contact. This appliance's functional concept is to reduce muscle activity, overcome deep overbite, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD). However, ABP treatment for malocclusion frequently results in unfavorable reversible and irreversible long-term effects. This problem presents difficulties for dentists in developing an appropriate treatment modification plan in order to achieve the best results. As a result, the goal of this study is to observe the effects of different ABP types on the TMJ and mandible. Thirty-six three-month-old male Wistar strain rats were divided into three groups: control, upper flat, and upper-lower inclined ABP. The overbite and body weight were measured. TMJ was examined histologically using hematoxylin and eosin (HE). To observe the entire mandibular bone in response to ABP, mandibular planes and angulations were measured. After 7 days, the upper-lower inclined ABP group has significantly lower body weight than the control group. On days 7 and 14, overbite was significantly reduced in both the upper flat and upper-lower inclined ABP groups. The superficial layer of the condyle was depleted in both ABP groups, according to HE analysis. Mandibular angle analysis revealed that the upper-lower inclined ABP group had a greater incisal and ramus angle. Furthermore, lower incisor (Li)-condyle (Co) mandibular points increased significantly more in the upper-lower inclined ABP group than in the control group. According to this study, various forms of ABP may have an impact on the TMJ and mandibular morphology, specifically on the length, angulation, and superficial surface of the condyle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Internet eXchange point (IXP) is a way to optimize network bandwidth. It enables a platform in the different providers like internet service providers (ISPs) and content delivery providers (CDNs) to share their traffic through a common point. A software defined exchange point (SDX) is an IXP comprising of a programmable deployed software defined network (SDN) switching fabric to enhance the management of their services, but they met the performance issues. The previous studies proposed various mechanisms and frameworks that tackled with these issues, but they don't overcome overall challenges like link failure recovery for multi-hop-based SDX particularly packet processing delay and switch memory overhead. To cope with these issues, this paper proposed an enhanced link failure rerouting (ELFR) mechanism for multi-hop-based SDX. The objective of the proposed ELFR mechanism is to reduce the delay of packet processing to recover the link failure quickly and improve the path computation while ensuring the switch storage overhead. The present paper is an effort to retrospect and analyze the critical review of existing work for SDX. Furthermore, this paper provides a background of SDX, its components and its applications. Finally, this paper presents and compares the expected results of ELFR mechanism and related work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract We describe POInTbrowse, a web portal that gives access to the orthology inferences made for polyploid genomes with POInT, the Polyploidy Orthology Inference Tool. Ancient, or paleo-, polyploidy events are widely distributed across the eukaryotic phylogeny, and the combination of duplicated and lost duplicated genes that these polyploidies produce can confound the identification of orthologous genes between genomes. POInT uses conserved synteny and phylogenetic models to infer orthologous genes between genomes with a shared polyploidy. It also gives confidence estimates for those orthology inferences. POInTbrowse gives both graphical and query-based access to these inferences from 12 different polyploidy events, allowing users to visualize genomic regions produced by polyploidies and perform batch queries for each polyploidy event, downloading genes trees and coding sequences for orthologous genes meeting user-specified criteria. POInTbrowse and the associated data are online at https://wgd.statgen.ncsu.edu .

La question de la relation entre le point et l'étendue en géométrie résonne, dans la pensée de Leibniz, avec celle du lien entre la substance simple avec le corps matériel dont elle est l'élément constitutif d'un point de vue métaphysique. En effet, comment ce qui est indivisible et sans dimension pourrait-il être le principe de ce qui se présente, au contraire, comme toujours divisé et étendu? Si la philosophie tardive de l'auteur, une fois devenue monadologie après 1700, rencontre en cela un problème presque insurmontable, il ne semble pas en être de même dans les années 1690. Cet article propose de montrer comment, vers 1695, une solution originale en est fournie qui renvoie aux innovations mathématiques de cette période, au sujet du point, de l'étendue et, de façon centrale, de la continuité, étoffant ainsi la toile qui unit les mathématiques de Leibniz avec sa philosophie. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many scientific fields show great interest in the extraction and processing of spatiotemporal data, such as medicine with an emphasis on epidemiology and neurology, geology, social sciences, meteorology, and a great interest is also observed in the study of transport. Spatiotemporal data differ significantly from spatial data, since spatiotemporal data refer to measurements, which take into account both the place and the time in which they are received, with their respective characteristics, while spatial data refer to and describe information related only to place. The innovation brought about by spatiotemporal data mining has caused a revolution in many scientific fields, and this is because through it we can now provide solutions and answers to complex problems, as well as provide useful and valuable predictions, through predictive learning. However, combining time and place in data mining presents significant challenges and difficulties that must be overcome. Spatiotemporal data mining and analysis is a relatively new approach to data mining which has been studied more systematically in the last decade. The purpose of this article is to provide a good introduction to spatiotemporal data, and through this detailed description, we attempt to introduce descriptive logic and gain a complete knowledge of these data. We aim to introduce a new way of describing them, aiming for future studies, by combining the expressions that arise by type of data, using descriptive logic, with new expressions, that can be derived, to describe future states of objects and environments with great precision, providing accurate predictions. In order to highlight the value of spatiotemporal data, we proceed to give a brief description of ST data in the introduction. We describe the relevant work carried out to date, the types of spatiotemporal (ST) data, their properties and the transformations that can be made between them, attempting, to a small extent, to introduce constraints and rules using descriptive logic, introducing descriptive logic into spatiotemporal data by type, when initially presenting the ST data. The data snapshots by species and similarities between the cases are then described. We describe methods, introducing clustering, dynamic ST clusters, predictive learning, pattern mining frequency, and pattern emergence, and problems such as anomaly detection, identifying time points of changes in the behavior of the observed object, and development of relationships between them. We describe the application of ST data in various fields today, as well as the future work. We finally conclude with our conclusions, with the representation and study of spatiotemporal data can, in combination with other properties which accompany all natural phenomena, through their appropriate processing, lead to safe conclusions regarding the study of problems, and also with great precision in the extraction of predictions by accurately determining future states of an environment or an object. Thus, the importance of ST data makes them particularly valuable today in various scientific fields, and their extraction is a particularly demanding challenge for the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We describe POInTbrowse, a web portal that gives access to the orthology inferences made for polyploid genomes with POInT, the Polyploidy Orthology Inference Tool. Ancient, or paleo-, polyploidy events are widely distributed across the eukaryotic phylogeny, and the combination of duplicated and lost duplicated genes that these polyploidies produce can confound the identification of orthologous genes between genomes. POInT uses conserved synteny and phylogenetic models to infer orthologous genes between genomes with a shared polyploidy. It also gives confidence estimates for those orthology inferences. POInTbrowse gives both graphical and query-based access to these inferences from 12 different polyploidy events, allowing users to visualize genomic regions produced by polyploidies and perform batch queries for each polyploidy event, downloading genes trees and coding sequences for orthologous genes meeting user-specified criteria. POInTbrowse and the associated data are online at https://wgd.statgen.ncsu.edu. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dot is the first and the most important element in Islamic calligraphy. The most important function of the dot in Nasta'liq script is to determine the scales, calligrapher's pen's angle, and also line and specimen compositions. This fact can be different in each calligrapher from others. So the main goal of this research is to study the pen's angle, baseline, and dot's scattering in Mir Ali Heravi's selected Chalipas based on fine art basics and principles which has done according to 1- pen's angle 2- horizontal diameter of the dot toward baseline 3- baseline itself and dots' positions and scattering. Therefore these questions are going to be analyzed and answered in this paper: According to baseline in Mir Ali Heravi's artworks, how are the pen's angle of the dot, and the horizontal diameter of the dot? What about the position of the dots' baseline and their scattering in Mir Ali artworks? What are the principles for recognizing the forged and original artworks of Mir Ali Heravi based on the evaluation of the dots? In this research, the method of data collection was bibliographic and the descriptive-analytical method was used to study the qualitative review of the dots in Mir Ali selected Chalipas. And the results show his dots' style. The method in this article is descriptive-analytical and it is a practical research. The gathering information method was documentation, and statistical methods, computerized measurement, bibliographic, and also visual observations by authors were used. Statistical society of this research was Mir Ali Chalipas. The gathering of data was done among abundant Mir Ali Heravi's Chalipas. But it must be considered that according to the situation and in practice, its size and angle can be flexible based on the calligrapher's desire. Due to studies done on selected Chalipas, Mir Ali Heravi's nib was mediocre. It is deduced that the least angle is 50 degrees and the most angle is 66 degrees and the average pen's angle is 60 degrees by emphasizing on these points that the base of calligraphers' style can be found in the dot's size, and standard, and also each calligrapher has a special angle. Among 108 studied dots, 25 of them are 60 degrees. This result doesn't show a vast amount of differences but this important tip must not be forgotten that dots' angles are not similar to each other because this is the proportion principle in Nasta'liq. Calligraphers can use various and special pens' angles. Also, a tremendous difference between angles can show that the artwork is not original and it is forged. Another reason is the method alteration, pen's nib and the specifications of using pen. Generally, it is believed that the dots' angles in Nasta'liq are 62 till 63.5 degrees but studying Mir Ali artworks shows us that hand's angle of each artist can be different and also it can be different in each artwork of each artist. Huge differences in this issue can make us think that some artworks are not original and they can be forged. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim. Neuroauriculotherapy (NAT) is a branch of medicine, which, thanks to its diagnostic and therapeutic value, is a powerful tool at the service of both physician and patient. In our experience, as it is discussed in this article, neuroauriculotherapy can have successful applications in voice science and in phoniatrics. The aim of this article is to open a discussion about possible applications of neuroauriculotherapy in voice medicine. Introduction. From the diagnostic point of view, it is possible to explore, with a palpeur (i.e., a tool that provides a constant pressure) or a “spot-hunter”, the presence of a perturbation into a particular organ or area, and its return to normal during treatment. Indeed, at the level of the ear auricle, representations of an organ, its innervation, its muscular components, etc., are fixed. These spots or voxels correspond absolutely to the respective sensory, motor, visceral, among other spots. Therefore, if any abnormal potential comes from the periphery, it will illuminate the spots both at the cortical level and in the pavilion —a real display with a constantly active touch screen. The spot can be treated with needles in the context of a neurophysiological strategy to send a message to the brain. Reflection. NAT appears to be a good method to improve the treatment of voice problems, enhancing the results of other therapies based on drugs or rehab and inducing relaxation. In neuroauriculotherapy, the ear is used to give the brain orders in a process which has a logical basis in neurophysiology. Conclusion. Diseases of the vocal tract can be dysfunctional or organic. According to our clinical experience, we can say that neuroauriculotherapy can be used in both cases. Neuroauriculotherapy is also extremely effective in voice therapy, both alone and in combination with other therapies, as there is no conflict among them.

In this article, an application in the field of engineering graphics is presented for the design of a geometric calculator generated as a macro in CATIA V5. The code of this macro is written in the CATVBA language and utilizes the CATIA internal editor while taking advantage of the capabilities offered by Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). The principal purpose of this application lies in the possibility of creating the three main geometric elements (point, line, and plane) and in solving five types of general geometric problems, and then comparing the results obtained with their equivalent problems from analytical geometry. In particular, within these types of general geometric problems, 34 possible cases are solved: definition of lines (nine cases), definition of planes (12 cases), intersection points (three cases), angles (three cases), and distances (seven cases). These new entities defined with the geometric calculator can serve as support for the generation of new three-dimensional volumes, the creation of auxiliary symmetries, and the dimensioning of various elements. It was verified that the results of the designed macro and the solutions of the analytical equations coincided; therefore, the procedure was validated. Likewise, the module employed herein in the CATIA V5 environment is "Wireframe and Surface Design", since it enables handling the three basic geometric elements (point, line, and plane), which form the basis of the geometric calculator. Lastly, it is verified how the geometric calculator allows their integration with three-dimensional solids, which represents a notable advance as an aid in its geometric definition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper offers an updated description of the pottery of La Chamba, Tolima, and its purpose is to privilege the conceptual point of view of the artisans and the imponderable events of the entire creation process with clay. It intends to show, rather than argue, that working with clay is a craft whose wisdom lies in the submission to the properties and possibilities of clay and other materials involved through a methodical, sensitive and plastic knowledge, like the clay itself. An exploration of this is offered based on the notion of test and point. This paper is the result of a stay of more than four months in the village, guided by a methodological orientation that can be called participant observation, consisting of being an apprentice of the craft and joining the life of the potters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines Dostoevsky's novel discourse as a singular unity in the novel The Idiot. This discourse is dominated by the principle of indeterminacy, and the category of subjectivity is closely connected with the novel model of singularity. The aim of the article is to understand the principles of discursive unity organization in the novel on the level of its basic metaphors. These basic metaphors are "point" and "line". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The given analysis is committed towards the improvement of the design of the precision seeding drill coulter, especially regarding the main working element - the point. The quality of the furrow and seed bed formation directly depends on the coulter point. In the vertical plane, the coulter point has a combined wedge working surface with an acute and obtuse soil entry angle, and in the horizontal plane, it is arrow-headed at an angle less than the angle of friction of the soil on the steel. There are theoretically determined, values of the main design and technological characteristics of the improved point. As the result of laboratory research of a coulter improved design, it was defined that at the values of an angle of an entry into the soil of the upper part of the coulter within, the lower part of the coulter within, the camber of the point in the horizontal plane, a decrease in the draught of the coulter is achieved on average by 16%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Anomaly detection in the scope of network security aims to identify network instances for the unexpected and unique, with various security operations employing such techniques to facilitate effective threat detection. However, many systems have been designed based on the absolute mapping of attacks to one of three anomaly types (i.e. point, collective, or contextual), a strategy not supported by the recent findings of hybrid anomaly classifications. Given the growing usage of network anomaly detection and the implications of hybrid anomalies, we propose several heterogeneous anomaly types and provide an unsupervised approach for the automated mapping of network threats. Initial findings on publicly available intrusion datasets support the existence of four unique heterogeneous anomaly types, providing unique insight regarding the next generation of network anomaly detection systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Introduction: Intramuscular injections are usually given in the arm or the gluteal region. Needle insertions done through the intramuscular route in the arm are almost always administered at a point 1 – 2 cm above the insertion of the deltoid. However, this site is not such an ideal one as found by certain other workers. Hence, this study was done to establish a series of safe determinant points in and around the arm in the South Indian population of the state of Telangana. Materials and Methods: The five proven safe injection points were tested through needle insertions by observing sterile aseptic precautions in the arms of 370 subjects at the outpatient department of a national level medical research institute after obtaining their consent following the universal safety protocol. Results: The points I [1 to 2 cm above deltoid insertion], II [a point midway between the midpoint of arm and insertion of deltoid] and III [midpoint between anterior acromion and deltoid insertion] were found to be safe for administering intramuscular arm injections in this subset of the population. Conclusion: This explains the erratic course of the anterior branches of the axillary nerve in different geographical populations. Hence, needle insertion points for arm intramuscular injections need to be determined according to the region.

Background and Introduction: Intramuscular injections are usually given in the arm or the gluteal region. Needle insertions done through the intramuscular route in the arm are almost always administered at a point 1 - 2 cm above the insertion of the deltoid. However, this site is not such an ideal one as found by certain other workers. Hence, this study was done to establish a series of safe determinant points in and around the arm in the South Indian population of the state of Telangana. Materials and Methods: The five proven safe injection points were tested through needle insertions by observing sterile aseptic precautions in the arms of 370 subjects at the outpatient department of a national level medical research institute after obtaining their consent following the universal safety protocol. Results: The points I [1 to 2 cm above deltoid insertion], II [a point midway between the midpoint of arm and insertion of deltoid] and III [midpoint between anterior acromion and deltoid insertion] were found to be safe for administering intramuscular arm injections in this subset of the population. Conclusion: This explains the erratic course of the anterior branches of the axillary nerve in different geographical populations. Hence, needle insertion points for arm intramuscular injections need to be determined according to the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Points represent one of the most widely used game mechanics in gamification. They have been used as a means to provide feedback to users. They visually show user performance and are used along with other game mechanics to produce synergy effects. However, using points without analyzing the application environment and targets adversely affects users. Objective: This study aims to identify the problems that users encounter when points are applied improperly, to solve problems based on an analysis of previous studies and actual point use cases, and to develop a point design framework to deliver gameful experiences. Methods: Three problems were identified by analyzing previous studies. The first problem is points that only accumulate. The second is points that emphasize a user's difference from other people. The third pertains to the reward distribution problem that occurs when points are used as rewards. Results: We developed a framework by deriving 3 criteria for applying points. The first criterion is based on the passive acquisition approach and the active use approach. The second criterion is used to classify points as "high/low" and "many/few" types. The third criterion is the classification of personal reward points and group reward points based on segmentation of the reward criteria. We developed 8 types of points based on the derived point design framework. Conclusions: We expect that some of the problems that users experience when using points can be solved. Furthermore, we expect that some of the problems that arise when points are used as rewards, such as pointsification and the overjustification effect, can be solved. By solving such problems, we suggest a direction that enables a gameful experience for point users and improves the core value delivery through gameful experiences. We also suggest a gameful experience delivery method in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The dot is the simplest graphic symbol, and in the most diverse areas of human thought it signifies the original principle. At the point as a symbol lies the basis of antinomy in the corresponding areas; as the beginning of everything, the point is and is not. The dot represents emptiness, but also fullness. It is imagined on the border of being and non-being, either as a place of transition from what we consider reality in everyday life -- to its negation, or, on the contrary, as a transition from otherworldly reality to nothingness here. In any case, the point connects two worlds: the world of the real and the world of the imagined; it is a place of transcendence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Geometry of the Origin ABSTRACT: This article, which reverses the perspective adopted by Derrida in his introduction to ‘La géométrie de l’origine’ (The Geometry of the Origin) by Husserl, offers a phenomenological reading of several literary works (from Raymond Queneau to Maurice Blanchot via Maurice Scève), with a view to renew the idea that common sense has of the origin. He first demonstrates that the origin, if it can be conceived, never presents itself to thought except in the form of a point, initial and located in the past. In doing so, and because such a geometric donation of the original idea destines the thought to regress ever further upstream towards the updating of an original point, the "point of the origin" is reversed into an observation. of a "point of origin", of a radical absence of origin. So that, finally, the origin appears less as a point towards which thought has the task of regressing, than as a horizon for thought which can only find it and build it ahead of it. RÉSUMÉ: Cet article, qui renverse la perspective adoptée par Derrida dans son introduction à "L'origine de la géométrie" de Husserl, propose une lecture phénoménologique de plusieurs oeuvres littéraires (de Raymond Queneau à Maurice Blanchot en passant par Maurice Scève), en vue de renouveler l'idée que se fait le sens commun de l'origine. Il démontre dans un premier temps que l'origine, si elle peut se concevoir, ne se présente jamais à la pensée que sous la forme d'un point, initial et sis dans le passé. Ce faisant, et parce qu'une telle donation géométrique de l'idée d'origine destine la pensée à régresser toujours plus en amont vers la mise à jour d'un point originel, le "point de l'origine" se renverse en constat d'un "point d'origine", d'une absence radicale d'origine. De sorte qu'enfin, l'origine apparaît moins comme un point vers lequel la pensée a pour tâche de régresser, que comme un horizon pour la pensée qui ne peut le trouver et le construire qu'au devant d'elle.

Efficiency calibration is a fundamental procedure in gamma spectrometric measurement. Experimental technique for efficiency calibration transfer in gamma spectrometer along different geometries and volumes has been developed and validated in this work. The developed technique offers simple and easy procedures to overcome several problems encountered in efficiency calibration of gamma spectrometer such as rate-related correction and different sample volumes. The validation shows that application of the developed technique has a precision of 95%.

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