Abstract— This thesis will analyze several similarity measures in a dental identification context. This identification will be based on a 3D scan of a patient’s skull and 2D radiographic images taken respectively post- and ante-mortem. This approach allows to circumvent the variable projection direction and/or incorrect patient positioning when capturing the classic 2D bitewing and periapical images. Three classes of experiments can be distinguished in this paper. First‚ there are the registrations
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Most industrialized nations have long supported the idea that access to healthcare is a fundamental right‚ and have built centrally planned systems to accomplish that goal. The result has been universal coverage that delivers excellent quality outcomes at lower costs than the United States. In some countries‚ such as England and Canada‚ the government controls both financing and certain aspects of healthcare delivery‚ while in others‚ including Australia‚ Sweden and Germany‚ the system is publically
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Definition of care The concept of caring is a universal phenomenon. Despite this‚ a universal definition of the concept of ‘care’ is yet to be established ‘as definitions have often been imprecise’ (Held‚ 2006:29). This‚ according to Swanson (1991) is the effect of several conflicting opinions regarding the meaning of caring in both interpersonal and professional relationships. However‚ Mayeroff (1971:1) defines care: ‘To care for another person‚ in the most significant sense‚ is to help him grow
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Integrating Values - The Legality‚ Morality‚ and Social Responsibility of Comcast-NBC Universal Merger NOVA Southeastern University H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Abstract For the over past decade cable television industry has experienced restructuring through a large number of creative innovation‚ mergers and acquisitions. For the purpose of understanding both legal and ethical issues in regards to such a merger in the US cable television industry
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Universal Health Coverage in the USA: Viable or Not? It is no secret that there is much controversy surrounding the health care system in the United States (US). The hybrid public-private nature of the system has resulted in many inequalities for users. These inequalities include access to primary and preventative health care‚ access to affordable health care and the uneven outcomes of health care interventions. Even more challenging is the lack of agreement of government and policy makers on
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Euny Hong once stated‚ “Can you think of one situation where the atmosphere would not be instantly shattered with a loud fart or a drawing of a butt? There is no faster way to create universal common ground.” This quote is important because no matter the situation‚ there is always a way to create common ground. It has been said that America was created on a notion that all men were created equal. This matters because if we weren’t all equal‚ chaos would ensue. Individuals can find common ground due
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Dark Matter (Review) Dark Matter (Review) Kenneth Lathrom Kenneth Lathrom 6th Period Dark matter is the missing piece to the astronomical equation of galactic gravitation. Simply put it is the objects we do not know and cannot see that explain why the farthest planets don’t follow the “norm” and hurtle away from the center of their designated galaxy. Astrophycists have been looking for signs of these unseen particles. Having theorized that when two dark matter particles collide they
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CHANGES IN THE BIOMASS CONTENT IN SUNDARBAN AREA: A REMOTE SENSING APPROACH The Sundarban‚ covering about one million ha in the delta of the rivers Ganga‚ Brahmaputra and Meghna at the point where it merges with the Bay of Bengal‚ is the single largest block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world shared between Bangladesh (62%) and India (38%)‚ which supports a large‚ biodiversity-rich unique ecosystem. The larger part (62%) is situated in the southwest corner of Bangladesh located between
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[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document.] | “Courage is measured by an individual’s willingness to continue fighting even when the likelihood of victory is small.” Once said by Anon. In other words‚ if the outcome of you succeeding is little to none‚ it’s the strength you give to keep on going that truly matters
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442 Precis Source A In the article‚ Where in the World Can You Get Universal Health Care?‚ Park informs the reader about the countries that the governments provide health care to their citizens. Park develops the article by listing the countries and giving general details about them. Park’s purpose is to provide information about countries where people can get health care in order to make the reader to consider how universal health care can change our nation in positive ways. By using concise and
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