Scalar exercises

in its simplest form. a scale can be played in 1 octave. in one
position. Alternately. one can play it in intervals of seconds.
fourths etc. and in different positions on the neck. Or start the scale
on the second or third scale note.
It may also be possible to mix intervals. say thirds and fifths. Using this kind of thinking. are there specific exercises you do to try
and break up the "monotony" of practicing a scale. which also improve
the ability to shift positions along the neck. either horizontally
(across strings) or vertically?
I like to take a Hannon exercise and run it around the circle of fifths -
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