Global progress in competitive co-evolution: a systematic comparison of alternative methods by Stefano Nolfi, Paolo Pagliuca

“…The usage of broad sets of training data is paramount to evolve adaptive agents. In this respect, competitive co-evolution is a widespread technique in which the coexistence of different learning agents fosters adaptation, which in turn makes agents experience continuously varying environmental conditions. …”
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Feature Extraction of EEG Signal upon BCI Systems Based on Steady-State Visual Evoked Potentials Using the Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm by S. M. Fernandez-Fraga, M. A. Aceves-Fernandez, J. C. Pedraza-Ortega, S. Tovar-Arriaga

“…The preprocessing of brain signals for the extraction of characteristics and the detection of events is of paramount importance for the improvement of brain interfaces. …”
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Finte element modeling of the behavior of polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) during high pressure torsion process. by Ahmed Drai, Benaoumeur Aour, Naima Belayachi, Abderrahim Talha, Noureddine Benseddiq

“…In view of its optimization, it is of paramount importance to evaluate the relations between the behavior of the material under the effects of different processing parameters. …”
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Sexing the sternal rib end in modern Greeks: A virtual osteometric approach using high-resolution 3D surface models by Ioanna Karagiorgou, Ioanna Anastopoulou, Fotios Alexandros Karakostis, Elena Kranioti, Konstantinos Moraitis

“…In material of forensic interest, being able to use every skeletal element available for identification purposes is of paramount importance. The osteometric method from the sternal rib end has been found to generate accurate sex estimates, but as various studies have proved, all osteometric methods should be population-specific, as one equation does not fit all. …”
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Management of Metachronous Bilateral Testis Cancer in a Patient with Pre-B Cell ALL by Kelly T. Harris, Shakil A. Shaikh, Mark W. Ball, Mohamad E. Allaf, Phillip M. Pierorazio

“…A multidisciplinary approach between medical oncology and urology, including close monitoring of the contralateral testis, remains paramount to patient care.…”
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CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF THE “NEW START” TREATY: CAN THE USA AND RUSSIA PRESERVE EXISTING STRATEGIC ARMS CONTROL? by Marina Kostic

“…In order to answer to these research questions author analyses several key issues that are of paramount importance for extension of the New START: nuclear modernization processes, invention of new weapons and emergence of new warfare domains; transparency and verification and broader confidence building measures; missile defence and prompt global strike; tactical nuclear weapons in Europe and Asia; general US-Russia relations which include question of democratic capacity; and broader influence of this Treaty on nuclear non-proliferation regime. …”
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Fertility Preservation in Female Patients with Cancer Part II: Royan Institute Clinical Practice Guideline for Girls and Women with Cancer; A Review Study by Azar Yahyaei, Esmat Mashhadi Meighani, Firouzeh Ghaffari

“…The fertility preservation (FP) is a paramount concern for oncology patients and should be regarded as an essentialcomponent of their overall cancer management strategy. …”
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TRANSATLANTIC INTEGRATION AND DEVELOPED COUNTRIES COMPETITIVENESS PROBLEMS by A. A. Sidorov

“…The author highlights the paramount goal of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) - strengthening the positions of its parties in the world economy against the backdrop of global competition. …”
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Manipulation of the magnetic monopole injection for topological transition by Hee-Sung Han, Sergio A. Montoya, Eric E. Fullerton, Weilun Chao, Soong-Geun Je, Ki‐Suk Lee, Mi-Young Im

“…Therefore, controlling magnetic monopole injection has paramount importance for obtaining the desired spin textures but has not yet been reported. …”
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The Concept of Freedom and Its Boundaries: A Critical Look at Content, Methodology, Claims of Nigel Warburton’s Book by Ghadir Nasri

“…Nigel Warburton has noticed critical points in his work (Freedom: An Introduction with Readings, 2001) which are of paramount importance with regard to a deep visioning and conceptualization of freedom for the world, and today’s mankind. …”
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Spontaneous Bladder Perforation in an Infant Neurogenic Bladder: Laparoscopic Management by Daniel Cabezalí Barbancho, Felix Guerrero Ramos, Francisco López Vázquez, Adolfo Aransay Bramtot, Andrés Gómez Fraile

“…Early diagnosis of spontaneous bladder rupture is of paramount importance, so it is essential to think about it in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen.…”
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Microalgae: A Treasure Trove of Anticancer Nutraceuticals and Promising Therapeutic Mechanisms by Sajjad Masoumi, Maryam Zokaei, Ardavan Ahmadvand, Nogol Ghalamkarpour, Naghmeh Asadimanesh, Armin Azarimatin, Khashayar Fattah, Zahra Payandeh, Masoumeh Rostami, Afsaneh Farjami, Rajan Kumar Pandey, Mohsen Nabi-Afjadi

“…With cancer remaining a global health concern, the need for new and effective preventive and treatment methods is paramount. Microalgae have emerged as a potential source of anticancer nutraceuticals. …”
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Protecting Florida Panthers by Protecting Domestic Animals: Building a "Panther-Proof" Pen by Phillip D. Rodgers, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, Mark Lotz, Darrell Land

“…To maintain support for panther conservation, it is paramount that rural residents protect and secure their pets and livestock. …”
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Schools and New Learning Spaces in Milan. An Educational Experience by António Carvalho, Szymon Ruszczewski, Filippo Piscioli

“…This avoids double investments from the municipality and, of paramount importance, strengthens the sense of sharing and belonging to a social community.…”
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THE INFLUENCE OF LOGICAL THINKING ON THE ABILITY TO MANIPULATE RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS APPARATUS IN ELITE ATHLETES by Anca Maria SABĂU, Lissa Carina BĂLĂȘOIU, Andrada Maria BULZ, Dana Ioana CRISTEA

“…Rhythmic gymnastics, a distinguished discipline within the Olympic sports family, exemplifies a sophisticated blend of athleticism and artistic expression, categorizing it as a technicalcombinatory sport where precise motor control is paramount. This study investigates the relationship between academic performance in subjects requiring logical and mathematical reasoning and the proficiency of gymnasts in handling rhythmic gymnastics apparatus. …”
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Mechanical properties and microscopic research of different types of bentonite in conjunction with cement and fine sand by Zheyuan Feng, Zhibo Zhang, Qiang Tang, Yu Zhou

“…The study underscores the paramount influence of cement content on both strength and permeability, proposing a prioritized framework for optimizing modified cement soil’s performance.…”
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Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibition as a novel treatment for stroke by Jiahong Zhong, Xihui Yu, Zhuomiao Lin

“…Therefore, pharmacological intervention assumes paramount importance. The use of thrombolytic drugs is most common in the treatment of stroke; however, its efficacy is limited due to its time-sensitive nature and propensity for increased bleeding. …”
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An Examination of International Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflict: Perspective from the Legal Issues on War Crimes in Africa by NWALA Paul

“…Its extension to the protection of innocent civilians against their killings and subjection to inhuman or degrading treatments is of paramount to this study against the backdrop of violation of such provisions by war criminals, led to the birth of international humanitarian law. …”
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Evaluating Visual Satisfaction in Urban Sculpture Spaces: A Multi-Criteria Decision Making Approach by Dianwei Zou, Liping Pan

“…The assessment of visual satisfaction in urban sculpture spaces has emerged as a topic of paramount interest due to the increased emphasis given to aesthetic quality and the general quality of urban environments. …”
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Topological analysis and predictive modeling of amino acid structures with implications for bioinformatics and structural biology by Huili Li, Anisa Naeem, Shamaila Yousaf, Adnan Aslam, Fairouz Tchier, Keneni Abera Tola

“…Investigating the structural properties of amino acids is paramount to understanding the intricacies of protein function and interactions. …”
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