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Part I Review of Dynamical Brain Theories and Experiments |
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1 Introduction---On the Languages of Brains |
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3 | (12) |
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1.1 Brains Are Not Computers |
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3 | (1) |
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1.2 Symbolic Approaches to Brains |
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4 | (1) |
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5 | (2) |
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1.4 Brains as Transient Dynamical Systems |
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7 | (1) |
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1.5 Random Graph Theory (RGT) for Brain Models |
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8 | (1) |
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1.6 Neuropercolation Modeling Paradigm |
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9 | (6) |
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10 | (5) |
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2 Experimental Investigation of High-Resolution Spatio-Temporal Patterns |
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15 | (3) |
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2.1.1 Experiments with Rabbits |
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15 | (1) |
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2.1.2 Human ECoG Experiments |
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16 | (1) |
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2.1.3 Scalp EEG Design Considerations |
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17 | (1) |
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2.2 Temporal Patterns: The Carrier Wave |
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18 | (2) |
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2.3 Spatial Patterns of Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Phase Modulation (PM) |
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20 | (3) |
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2.4 Classification of ECoG and EEG AM Patterns |
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23 | (2) |
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2.5 Characterization of Synchronization-Desynchronization Transitions in the Cortex |
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25 | (1) |
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2.6 Experimental Observation of Singularity |
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26 | (2) |
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2.7 Transmission of Macroscopic Output by Microscopic Pulses |
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28 | (7) |
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30 | (5) |
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3 Interpretation of Experimental Results As Cortical Phase Transitions |
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35 | (12) |
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3.1 Theoretical Approaches to Nonlinear Cortical Dynamics |
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35 | (2) |
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3.2 Scales of Representation: Micro-, Meso-, and Macroscopic Levels |
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37 | (1) |
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3.3 Cinematic Theory of Cortical Phase Transitions |
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38 | (3) |
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3.4 Characterization of Phase Transitions |
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41 | (6) |
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41 | (1) |
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41 | (1) |
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42 | (1) |
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42 | (1) |
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3.4.5 Zero Order Parameter |
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42 | (1) |
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3.4.6 Correlation Length Divergence |
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43 | (1) |
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43 | (4) |
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4 Short and Long Edges in Random Graphs for Neuropil Modeling |
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47 | (16) |
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4.1 Motivation of Using Random Graph Theory for Modeling Cortical Processes |
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47 | (1) |
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4.2 Glossary of Random Graph Terminology |
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48 | (3) |
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4.3 Neuropercolation Basics |
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51 | (3) |
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4.4 Critical Behavior in Neuropercolation with Mean-Field, Local, and Mixed Models |
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54 | (4) |
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4.4.1 Mean-Field Approximation |
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54 | (2) |
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4.4.2 Mixed Short and Long Connections |
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56 | (2) |
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4.5 Finite Size Scaling Theory of Criticality in Brain Models |
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58 | (5) |
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58 | (5) |
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5 Critical Behavior in Hierarchical Neuropercolation Models of Cognition |
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63 | (8) |
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5.1 Basic Principles of Hierarchical Brain Models |
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63 | (1) |
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5.2 Narrow-Band Oscillations in Lattices with Inhibitory Feedback |
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64 | (1) |
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5.3 Broad-Band Oscillations in Coupled Multiple Excitatory-Inhibitory Layers |
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65 | (1) |
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5.4 Exponentially Expanding Graph Model |
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66 | (5) |
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68 | (3) |
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6 Modeling Cortical Phase Transitions Using Random Graph Theory |
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71 | (8) |
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6.1 Describing Brain Networks in Terms of Graph Theory |
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71 | (3) |
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6.1.1 Synchronization and the `Aha' Moment |
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71 | (1) |
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6.1.2 Practical Considerations on Synchrony |
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72 | (2) |
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6.1.3 Results of Synchronization Measurements |
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74 | (1) |
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6.2 Evolution of Critical Behavior in the Neuropil---a Hypothesis |
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74 | (3) |
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6.3 Singularity and Sudden Transitions---Interpretation of Experimental Findings |
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77 | (2) |
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77 | (2) |
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7 Summary of Main Arguments |
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79 | (10) |
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7.1 Brain Imaging Combining Structural and Functional MRI, EEG, MEG and Unit Recordings |
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79 | (1) |
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7.2 Significance of RGT for Brain Modeling |
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79 | (4) |
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7.2.1 Relevance to Brain Diseases |
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80 | (1) |
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7.2.2 Neuropercolation as a Novel Mathematical Tool |
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81 | (2) |
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7.3 Neuromorphic Nanoscale Hardware Platforms |
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83 | (6) |
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84 | (5) |
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Part II Supplementary Materials on Brain Structure and Dynamics |
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8 Supplement I: Mathematical Framework |
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89 | (12) |
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8.1 ODE Implementation of Freeman K Sets |
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89 | (7) |
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8.1.1 Foundations of Freeman K Sets |
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89 | (2) |
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8.1.2 Hierarchy of Freeman K Sets |
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91 | (5) |
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8.2 Finite-Size Scaling Theory for Random Graphs |
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96 | (5) |
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98 | (3) |
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9 Supplement II: Signal Processing Tools |
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101 | (6) |
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9.1 Description of ECoG and EEG Signals |
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101 | (1) |
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9.2 Hilbert Transform and Analytical Signal Concept for Pattern Analysis |
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102 | (5) |
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9.2.1 Basic Concepts of Analytic Signals |
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102 | (1) |
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9.2.2 Amplitude Modulation (AM) Patterns |
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103 | (1) |
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9.2.3 Frequency Modulation (PM): Temporal Resolution of Frequency |
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104 | (1) |
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105 | (2) |
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10 Supplement III: Neuroanatomy Considerations |
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10.1 Structural Connectivities: Emergence of Neocortex from Allocortex |
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107 | (2) |
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10.2 Constancy of Properties of Neocortex Across Species |
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109 | (2) |
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10.3 Discussion of Scale-Free Structural and Functional Networks |
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6.2 Evolution of Critical Behavior in the Neuropil---a Hypothesis |
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74 | (3) |
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6.3 Singularity and Sudden Transitions---Interpretation of Experimental Findings |
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77 | (2) |
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77 | (2) |
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7 Summary of Main Arguments |
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79 | (10) |
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7.1 Brain Imaging Combining Structural and Functional MRI, EEG, MEG and Unit Recordings |
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79 | (1) |
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7.2 Significance of RGT for Brain Modeling |
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79 | (4) |
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7.2.1 Relevance to Brain Diseases |
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80 | (1) |
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7.2.2 Neuropercolation as a Novel Mathematical Tool |
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81 | (2) |
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7.3 Neuromorphic Nanoscale Hardware Platforms |
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83 | (6) |
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84 | (5) |
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Part II Supplementary Materials on Brain Structure and Dynamics |
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8 Supplement I: Mathematical Framework |
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89 | (12) |
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8.1 ODE Implementation of Freeman K Sets |
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89 | (7) |
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8.1.1 Foundations of Freeman K Sets |
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89 | (2) |
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8.1.2 Hierarchy of Freeman K Sets |
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91 | (5) |
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8.2 Finite-Size Scaling Theory for Random Graphs |
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96 | (5) |
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98 | (3) |
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9 Supplement II: Signal Processing Tools |
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101 | (6) |
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9.1 Description of ECoG and EEG Signals |
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101 | (1) |
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9.2 Hilbert Transform and Analytical Signal Concept for Pattern Analysis |
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102 | (5) |
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9.2.1 Basic Concepts of Analytic Signals |
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102 | (1) |
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9.2.2 Amplitude Modulation (AM) Patterns |
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103 | (1) |
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9.2.3 Frequency Modulation (PM): Temporal Resolution of Frequency |
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104 | (1) |
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105 | (2) |
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10 Supplement III: Neuroanatomy Considerations |
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107 | (10) |
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10.1 Structural Connectivities: Emergence of Neocortex from Allocortex |
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107 | (2) |
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10.2 Constancy of Properties of Neocortex Across Species |
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109 | (2) |
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10.3 Discussion of Scale-Free Structural and Functional Networks |
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111 | (6) |
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112 | (5) |
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Part III Commentaries on Neuroscience Experiments at Cell and Population Levels |
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11 Commentary by B. Baars |
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117 | (10) |
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118 | (2) |
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11.1.1 Does the Cortex "know" or "intend"? |
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118 | (1) |
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11.1.2 Cortical Intention Processing |
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119 | (1) |
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11.1.3 Freeman Neurodynamics |
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119 | (1) |
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11.2 Binocular Rivalry in Primates |
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120 | (1) |
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11.3 Dynamic Global Workspace Theory |
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121 | (2) |
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11.3.1 Direct Evidence for Cortical Binding and Broadcasting |
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122 | (1) |
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11.4 Freeman Neurodynamics |
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123 | (1) |
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11.5 An Integrative Hypothesis |
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124 | (3) |
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124 | (1) |
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124 | (3) |
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12 Commentary by Steven L. Bressler |
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127 | (8) |
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127 | (2) |
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12.2 Neuron-Neuron Interactions |
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129 | (1) |
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12.3 Population-Population Interactions |
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130 | (1) |
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131 | (4) |
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132 | (3) |
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13 Commentary by Zoltan Somogyvari and Peter Erdi |
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135 | (12) |
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13.1 Modeling Population of Neurons: The Third Option |
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135 | (1) |
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13.2 Mesoscopic Neurodynamics |
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136 | (2) |
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13.2.1 Statistical Neurodynamics: Historical Remarks |
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136 | (2) |
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13.3 Forward and Inverse Modeling of the Neuro-Electric Phenomena |
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138 | (5) |
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13.3.1 Micro-Electric Imaging |
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139 | (1) |
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13.3.2 Source Reconstruction on Single Neurons |
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140 | (1) |
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13.3.3 Anatomical Area and Layer Determination: Micro-Electroanatomy |
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140 | (3) |
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143 | (4) |
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144 | (3) |
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14 Commentary by Frank Ohl |
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147 | (16) |
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147 | (1) |
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14.2 Traditional Conceptualizations of Auditory Cortex |
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148 | (1) |
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14.3 Learning-Induced Plasticity in Auditory Cortex and Multisensory Processing |
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149 | (1) |
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14.4 Towards Understanding the Neurodynamics Underlying Perception and Cognition |
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150 | (1) |
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14.5 Exploiting Category Formation to Study the Neurodyamics Underlying the "Creation of Meaning" in the Brain |
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150 | (4) |
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14.6 Coexistence of Point-Like Topographic and Field-Like Holographic Representation of Information |
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154 | (3) |
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14.7 Conclusion and Outlook |
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157 | (6) |
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157 | (6) |
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Part IV Commentaries on Differential Equation in Cortical Models |
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15 Commentary by James J. Wright |
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163 | (14) |
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163 | (1) |
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15.2 Neural Mean-Field Equations |
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164 | (2) |
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15.3 Stochastic Equations in ODE Form |
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166 | (1) |
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15.4 Cortical-Subcortical Interactions |
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167 | (1) |
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15.5 Pulse-Bursting and the Introduction of Stored Information |
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168 | (1) |
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15.6 Synchrony as the Global Attractor |
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169 | (1) |
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15.7 Stimulus-Feature-Linking, Phase Cones, Phase-Transitions, and Null-Spikes |
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169 | (1) |
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15.8 Information Capacity---Synapses and Their Developmental Organization |
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170 | (1) |
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15.9 Cortical Computation and Synchronous Fields |
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171 | (1) |
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15.10 Self-Supervision of Learning |
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172 | (1) |
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173 | (4) |
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16 Commentary by Hans Liljenstrom |
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177 | (10) |
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177 | (1) |
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16.2 Cortical Network Models |
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178 | (2) |
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16.2.1 Paleocortical Model |
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179 | (1) |
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179 | (1) |
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180 | (3) |
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16.3.1 Bottom-Up: Noise-Induced State Transitions |
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180 | (1) |
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16.3.2 Top-Down: Network Modulation of Neural Activity |
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181 | (2) |
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183 | (4) |
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185 | (2) |
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17 Commentary by Ray Brown and Morris Hirsch |
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187 | (18) |
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187 | (2) |
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17.2 Stretching and Folding Provide an Alternative Approach to the Laws of Physics for Modeling Dynamics |
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189 | (2) |
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17.3 Infinitesimal Diffeomorphisms First Originated from Integral Equations |
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191 | (3) |
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17.4 Deriving IDEs for the KIII Model |
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194 | (3) |
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17.4.1 The Linear ID Provides Fundamental Insights into the Dynamics of Stretching and Folding Systems |
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195 | (1) |
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17.4.2 The Standard KIII Model Can Be Reformulated as a Set of Infinitesimal Diffeomorphisms (ID) |
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196 | (1) |
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17.5 The Application of IDs to K-Neurodynamics May Result in Useful Simplifications of the ODEs Use to Describe the KIII System |
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197 | (2) |
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17.6 The KIII-ID Model Can Provide a Reduction in Computation as Well as Insights into the Neurodynamics |
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199 | (3) |
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17.7 The Wave Ψ(X) for Any K Model May Arise from Partial Differential Equations that Must Be Derived from Experiment |
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202 | (2) |
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204 | (1) |
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204 | (1) |
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18 Commentary by Ray Brown on Real World Applications |
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205 | (12) |
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205 | (1) |
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18.2 Implementation of the KIII Model |
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206 | (1) |
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18.3 Selection of Mesoscopic Components |
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206 | (3) |
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209 | (3) |
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212 | (5) |
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213 | (4) |
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Part V Commentaries on New Theories of Cortical Dynamics and Cognition |
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19 Commentary by Paul J. Werbos |
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217 | (12) |
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217 | (1) |
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19.2 Top Down Versus Bottom up and the Neuron Dogma |
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218 | (3) |
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19.3 An Approach to Explaining the 4--8 Hertz Abrupt Shifts in Cortex |
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221 | (2) |
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19.4 Could Field Effects Be Important to Brain and Mind? |
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223 | (4) |
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19.4.1 Associate Memory or Quantum Effects Inside the Neuron |
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223 | (1) |
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19.4.2 Dendritic Field Processing |
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224 | (1) |
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19.4.3 Quantum Fields and Quantum Mind |
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225 | (2) |
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19.5 Summary and Conclusions |
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227 | (2) |
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228 | (1) |
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20 Commentary by Ichiro Tsuda |
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229 | (4) |
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20.1 Self-organization and Field Theory |
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229 | (1) |
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20.2 Differentiation by Variational Principle |
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230 | (3) |
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232 | (1) |
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21 Commentary by Kazuyuki Aihara and Timothee Leleu |
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233 | (6) |
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233 | (1) |
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21.2 Propagation of Patterns in Modular Networks |
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234 | (5) |
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237 | (2) |
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22 Commentary by Giuseppe Vitiello |
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239 | (12) |
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22.1 The Brain Is Not a Stupid Star |
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240 | (3) |
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22.2 Far from the Equilibrium Systems |
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243 | (2) |
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245 | (6) |
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248 | (3) |
Epilogue |
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251 | (4) |
Index |
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