DICER1: The Argonaute Endonuclease Family Member and Its Role in Pediatric and Youth Pathology by Consolato M. Sergi, Fabrizio Minervini

“…It has been proved that it is paramount in human development. The protein determined by <i>DICER1</i> is a ribonuclease (RNase). …”
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Improving consumer trust in digital health: A mixed methods study involving people living with chronic kidney disease by Soraia de Camargo Catapan, Monica L Taylor, Paul Scuffham, Anthony C Smith, Jaimon T Kelly

“…Choice and open disclosure on data management and purpose are paramount to building trust.…”
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Modelling Socio-Environmental Sensitivities: How Public Responses to Low Carbon Energy Technologies Could Shape the UK Energy System by Brighid Moran Jay, David Howard, Nick Hughes, Jeanette Whitaker, Gabrial Anandarajah

“…The scenarios represent risk aversion (DREAD) which avoids deployment of potentially unsafe large-scale technology, local protectionism (NIMBY) that constrains systems to their existing spatial footprint, and environmental awareness (ECO) where protection of natural resources is paramount. Very different solutions for all three sets of constraints are identified; some seem slightly implausible (DREAD) and all show increased cost (especially in ECO).…”
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Salivary biomarkers: A promising avenue for advancing oral cancer detection by Yuvashree Chandrasekaran, L. Kayal, N. Aravindha Babu, Mukesh Kumar Dharmalingam Jothinathan, Archana Behera

“…Working hand in hand with various research teams is paramount to solving special technology problems and improving saliva testing methods. …”
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Effect of boron oxide on stability of high-ferrite Portland cement clinker in low-temperature calcination by Xiao Huang, Jinfang Zhang, Kechang Zhang

“…Clinker production is a major contributor to global carbon dioxide emissions, and finding sustainable solutions is paramount. At 1350 °C, the HFPC clinker exhibits severe pulverization due to the metastable nature of the C2S phase formed at low temperature. …”
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The burden of unexpected costs in medical school. by Madeleine Ball, LeAnn Lam, Megan Tigue, Simone Herzberg, Luke Finck

“…What has yet to be well-understood are the so-called "unexpected costs" of medical school that, while not explicitly required, are considered paramount to success. This study aims to identify, quantify, and analyze the impacts of these costs of medical school and offer suggestions in alleviating these burdens.…”
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Motivations behind end-of-life care: a qualitative study of Iranian nurses’ experiences by Zahra Royani, Khadijeh Yazdi, Gholam Reza Mahmoodi-Shan

“…Abstract Background Providing high-quality end-of-life care is currently a paramount health priority. Given that the standard of care is intrinsically linked to nurses’ motivations, it is becoming too imperative to explore the contributing factors Consequently, this study was undertaken to elucidate the experiences of Iranian nurses regarding their motivation for delivering end-of-life care. …”
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Research status and prospect of grain refinement in aluminum alloy by Xinyue Zhang, Qichi Le, Dazhi Zhao, Yanchao Jiang, Yubo Wang, Tong Wang, Qiyu Liao

“…As a result, it has wide application prospects in aerospace, military industry, automotive and other fields. It is of paramount importance to control the grain size and grain distribution in order to achieve excellent overall performance in Al alloys. …”
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Geoelectric Evaluation of Groundwater Potential: A Case Study of Sabongida-Ora and Environs, Southern Nigeria by FI Chinyem

“…Results from both data revealed clay layers to be dominant in the study. It is therefore paramount to carry out a thorough geophysical investigation in any locality prior to sinking a borehole in order to forestall loses and to have productive wells. …”
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In-depth study of lightweight block ciphers: Performance assessment and implementation on sensor motes by Amal Hkiri, Mouna Karmani, Fawaz Hasan Alasmary, Omar Ben Bahri, Ahmed Mohammed Murayr, Mohsen Machhout

“…In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), the need for secure and efficient data transmission is paramount. Block ciphers, which are fundamental cryptographic algorithms used for encrypting data, play a critical role in ensuring data security within these environments. …”
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Assessing the Proteomic Activity of the Venom of the Ant Ectatomma tuberculatum (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Ectatomminae) by Juliana Rocha da Silva, Aline Zanotelli de Souza, Carlos Priminho Pirovani, Helena Costa, Aline Silva, João Carlos Teixeira Dias, Jacques Hubert Charles Delabie, Renato Fontana

“…In light of this, knowing the venom’s chemical composition is of paramount importance in order to obtain information about the mechanisms of its components. …”
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Fractional Stress Relaxation Model of Rock Freeze-Thaw Damage by Q. Liu, W. Chen, J. K. Guo, R. F. Li, D. Ke, Y. Wu, W. Tian, X. Z. Li

“…Rock stress relaxation under freeze-thaw cycles is one of the paramount issues in tunnel and slope stability research. …”
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Concentrations of TSP-Bound Metals in Four Urban Residential Locations in Seoul, Korea by Hang Thi Nguyen, Chan Goo Park, Jin-A Kim, Je-Seung Lee, Jin-Hong Lee, Ki-Hyun Kim

“…The overall results of our study suggest that the interaction between the environmental conditions and roadside traffic activities are paramount in explaining the metal pollution in these urban residential areas.…”
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Feminism and Faith: Exploring Christian Spaces in the Writing of Sara Maitland and Michèle Roberts by Arina LUNGU-CIRSTEA

“…The tone of these contributions was extremely diverse, ranging from the passionate urge to reconcile the goals of feminism with Christianity to a complete rejection of the Church as the paramount patriarchal institution.This essay engages with these diametrically opposed narratives on Christianity and feminism as pictured in the writing of two of the contributors, Sara Maitland (1950-) and Michèle Roberts (1949-). …”
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A novel approach for agricultural carbon emission reduction by integrating fermatean neutrosophic set with WINGS and AHP-EWM by Kecheng Zhang, Zhicheng Chen, Yawen Wang

“…Our study delineates the hierarchical importance of factors influencing carbon emissions, with carbon emission reduction policy (τ4) emerging as the paramount factor, attributed a value of 0.220. The factor prioritization is ordered as τ4 > τ8 > τ3 > τ2 > τ6 > τ9 > τ1 > τ5 > τ7. …”
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Molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying peripheral nerve injury-induced cellular ecological shifts: Implications for neuroregeneration by Limao Wu, Jinglan He, Na Shen, Song Chen

“…Accordingly, the continued pursuit of more efficacious treatments is of paramount importance. In this paper, a review of the relevant literature from recent years was conducted to identify the key cell types involved after peripheral nerve injury. …”
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Machine Learning Classification Techniques for Detecting the Impact of Human Resources Outcomes on Commercial Banks Performance by Sulaiman O. Atiku, Ibidun C. Obagbuwa

“…The banking industry is a market with great competition and dynamism where organizational performance becomes paramount. Different indicators can be used to measure organizational performance and sustain competitive advantage in a global marketplace. …”
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Challenging a Misnomer? The Role of Inflammatory Pathways in Inflammatory Breast Cancer by Riley J. Morrow, Nima Etemadi, Belinda Yeo, Matthias Ernst

“…While there are various novel treatment strategies already underway in clinical trials, the need for further development of preclinical models of this rare but aggressive disease is paramount.…”
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Cassava Waste Starch as a Source of Bioplastics: Development of a Polymeric Film with Antimicrobial Properties by Yuri D. O. Silveira, Adriana S. Franca, Leandro S. Oliveira

“…Based on the determined properties, the produced films were deemed adequate for use in food packaging, in which antimicrobial activity is paramount.…”
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High-Throughput Variable-to-Fixed Entropy Codec Using Selective, Stochastic Code Forests by Manuel Martinez Torres, Miguel Hernandez-Cabronero, Ian Blanes, Joan Serra-Sagrista

“…Efficient high-throughput (HT) compression algorithms are paramount to meet the stringent constraints of present and upcoming data storage, processing, and transmission systems. …”
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