In respect to a state-of-the-art on intelligent tabletop games, this paper introduces a novel challenge that is the creation of a flexible and interactive tabletop framework in which game rules are redefinable by players at any instant of... more
In respect to a state-of-the-art on intelligent tabletop games, this paper introduces a novel challenge that is the creation of a flexible and interactive tabletop framework in which game rules are redefinable by players at any instant of the game. This article discusses the importance of this aspect in the acceptance and personalization of the game, which is a key feature for the players' social interaction. The article first compares classical physical games with purely digital ones to highlight the key features of each ...
to a state-of-the-art on intelligent tabletop games, this paper introduces a novel challenge that is the creation of a flexible and interactive tabletop framework in which game rules are re- definable by players at any instant of the... more
to a state-of-the-art on intelligent tabletop games, this paper introduces a novel challenge that is the creation of a flexible and interactive tabletop framework in which game rules are re- definable by players at any instant of the game. This article discusses the importance of this aspect in the acceptance and personalization of the game, which is a key feature for the players' social interaction. The article first compares classical physical games with purely digital ones to highlight the key features of each world. Based on those features, the article classifies the current intelligent tabletop frameworks and highlights the unexplored dimensions. Finally, the article proposes a research agenda to build a framework for developing tabletop games supporting the dynamic redefinition of rules.
Objective: To evaluate the impact of luteal phase support with vaginal progesterone on pregnancy rates in the intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles, stimulated with clomiphene citrate and human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG), in sub... more
Objective: To evaluate the impact of luteal phase support with vaginal progesterone on pregnancy rates in the intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles, stimulated with clomiphene citrate and human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG), in sub fertile couples. Materials and methods: This prospective, randomized, double blind study was performed in a tertiary infertility center from March 2011 to January 2012. It consisted of 253 sub fertile couples undergoing ovarian stimulation for IUI cycles. They underwent ovarian stimulation with clomiphene citrate (100 mg) and hMG (75 IU) in preparation for the IUI cycle. Study group (n = 127) received luteal phase support in the form of vaginal progesterone (400 mg twice a day), and control group (n = 126) received placebo. Clinical pregnancy and abortion rates were assessed and compared between the two groups. Results: The clinical pregnancy rate was not significantly higher for supported cycles than that for the unsupported ones (15.75% vs. 12.69%, p =...
