**5. Conclusion**

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**S1**

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Fig. 16. The results of the calculation of the regularity index for the three situations

The displacement of the connectivity index (S) in the 'plus' and 'minus' zone specifies on increase in the influence of 'plus' and 'minus' structures with an increase in the

The displacement of the connectivity index (S) in a 'plus' zone can be interpreted as the

The displacement of an index of connectivity (S) in the 'minus' zone can be interpreted as

**S2**

Fig. 17. The results of the calculation of the regularity index for the three situations

**S3**

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Fig. 18. The results of the calculation of the connectivity index for the three situations

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independence of their behaviour, rather than each other.

the presence of the leader- structure of the 'minus' type.


presented above for the regular structure (W2).


presented above for the regular structure (W3).

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presence of the leader-structure of the 'plus' type.

presented above for the regular structure (W1).

0,0

1,0
