On the current and future potential of simulations based on directed acyclic graphs by Lutz P. Breitling, Anca D. Dragomir, Chongyang Duan, George Luta

“…Adequately addressing bias is of paramount importance in this context. Structural representations of bias using directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) provide a unified approach to conceptualize bias, distinguish between different types of bias, and identify ways to address bias. …”
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Integrating PCA and DEA techniques for strategic assessment of network security by Reza Rasinojehdehi, Seyyed Najafi

“…Network security is paramount in safeguarding the integrity of computer networks and the data they host. …”
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Breast Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma, Activated B-cell like Subtype: A Case Report by Sneha Samir Babaria, Jinalben Shaileshbhai Patel

“…This study emphasises that histopathological analysis of core needle biopsy with IHC is paramount for establishing the diagnosis and distinguishing it from other benign and malignant breast conditions. …”
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The Evaluation of LSB Steganography on Image File Using 3DES and MD5 Key by Ilham Firman Ashari, Eko Dwi Nugroho, Dodi Devrian Andrianto, M. Asyroful Nur Maulana Yusuf, Makruf Alkarkhi

“… Information security is paramount for individuals, companies, and governments. …”
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ESX: A Self-Generated Control Policy for Remote Access With SSH Based on eBPF by Yuan Zhong, Pengfei Chen, Huxing Zhang

“…Consequently, ensuring robust security in cloud-system operations is paramount. Access control, a crucial security mechanism in operating systems, is becoming increasingly complex due to the intricate nature of control mechanisms and the difficulty in developing precise Access Control Lists (ACLs). …”
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The incidence of unexpected delays in uploading outside radiologic images in the transfer of patients with major trauma by Si Jun Woo, Yong Oh Kim, Hyung Il Kim

“…Examining these outside images is paramount. Therefore, this study was conducted to estimate the upload time of outside images. …”
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A Sustained Reduction in Serum Cholinesterase Enzyme Activity Predicts Patient Outcome following Sepsis by Aleksandar R. Zivkovic, Sebastian O. Decker, Anne C. Zirnstein, Annette Sigl, Karsten Schmidt, Markus A. Weigand, Stefan Hofer, Thorsten Brenner

“…Early sepsis identification is of paramount importance for an effective therapy and the patient outcome; however, a suitable prognostic biomarker is lacking. …”
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Premier Dynamic Bandwidth Management and Tensile Wavelength Selection Ensuring QoS for NG-EPONs by Purushottam Singh, Pushpendra Kumar, Harshita Patel, Kanojia Sindhuben Babulal, Gayathri Ananthakrishnan

“…As data demands continue to surge with technological advancements, the need for efficient bandwidth management and wavelength selection in NG-EPONs becomes paramount. This paper presents two innovative algorithms—Tensile Wavelength and Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation (TW-DBA) and Premier Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation (PDBA)—designed to optimize bandwidth allocation and maintain Quality of Service (QoS) under varying network conditions. …”
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The lived experience of intensive care unit nurses caring for patients with COVID-19: A phenomenological study by Mehraban Shahmari, Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi, Akram Ghobadi, Elhameh Nasiri

“…However, nurses who demonstrated a spirit of sacrifice did not abandon their diligent efforts to combat this unknown enemy and fulfilled their professional responsibilities to provide paramount care to patients. In doing so, the nurses showed society a new image of nursing. …”
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A phylogenetic epidemiology approach to predicting the establishment of multi-host plant pests by Shannon Colleen Lynch, Edeli Reyes-Gonzalez, Emily L. Bossard, Karen S. Alarcon, Natalie L. R. Love, Allan D. Hollander, Beatriz E. Nobua-Behrmann, Gregory S. Gilbert

“…Abstract Forecasting emergent pest spread is paramount to mitigating their impacts. For host-specialized pests, epidemiological models of spread through a single host population are well developed. …”
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Comparative study of DRASTIC-LU and radioactive isotope approaches for assessing groundwater vulnerability to pollution: the case study of Abuja, North Central Nigeria by Mary Nsikanabasi Etuk, Priscilla E. S. Lartsey, Raphael Maduka, Chinero Nneka Ayogu, Igwe ogbonnaya

“…Choosing the appropriate method for the study site, which is paramount for accurate vulnerability assessment, is sometimes very tasking. …”
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Transperineal Ultrasonography in Perianal Crohn Disease: A Valuable Imaging Modality by Emily K Wright, Kerri L Novak, Cathy Lu, Remo Panaccione, Subrata Ghosh, Stephanie R Wilson

“…Regular re-evaluation of disease status to safely, readily and reliably detect the presence of inflammation and complications is paramount. Improvements in sonographic technology over recent years have facilitated a growing enthusiasm among radiologists and gastroenterologists in the use of ultrasound for the assessment of inflammatory bowel disease. …”
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Infrastructure Projects as a Sustainable Tool for Ukraine's Recovery and Development: A Bibliometric Perspective by Oleksandra Tverezovska, Rasa Subačienė, Larysa Hrytsenko

“… In the current realities of a full-scale war, economic, political, and environmental crises in Ukraine, the issue of post-war recovery and further sustainable economic development is of paramount importance. The path to sustainable recovery depends significantly on the end of the war, successful implementation of infrastructure projects, and continued international support. …”
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Cultivation of Pleurotus ostreatus on Agricultural Wastes and Their Combination by Bulti Kumera Fufa, Belsti Atnkut Tadesse, Mestawot Merid Tulu

“…Mushrooms are increasingly becoming an important component of diets worldwide, and it is of paramount importance to choose appropriate substrates to grow them. …”
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Morbidity and Mortality Outcomes of Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy at a Single Institution in Japan by Akiyoshi Mizumoto, Emel Canbay, Masamitsu Hirano, Nobuyuki Takao, Takayuki Matsuda, Masumi Ichinose, Yutaka Yonemura

“…Optimal patient selection such as patients with PCI less than 20 seems to be of paramount importance to CRS and HIPEC.…”
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Expert review of AI-generated responses to the top ten patient complaints in primary care by Monica Gillie, George Kent

“…More research on the safety and utility of medical AI in the primary care setting is paramount.…”
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RIOK1/2 Negatively Regulates the Antiviral Response by Targeting TBK1 in Yellow Catfish (<i>Pelteobagrus fulvidraco</i>) by Kejun Liu, Jiayang Huang, Yuting Gui, Qian Li, Lei Zhang, Shuting Xiong

“…Comprehending the fish’s immune mechanisms, particularly the regulation of the interferon (IFN) response, is of paramount importance for future drug development and disease-resistant molecular breeding. …”
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DIAGNOSTIC COMPETENCE IN BONE TUMORS: INFLUENCE OF ONCO-ORTHOPEDIC TRAINING by Julia Pozzetti Daou, Caio Falk Giannotti, Jairo Greco Garcia, Marcelo de Toledo Petrilli, Dan Carai Maia Viola, Reynaldo Jesus Garcia Filho

“…Orthopedists’ ability to identify these pathologies early and accurately is paramount. There is a requirement to raise awareness within the orthopedic community regarding the necessity of referrals to orthopedic oncology specialists, as delays in initiating proper treatment can compromise patient prognosis. …”
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Digital Mini-LED Lighting Using Organic Thin-Film Transistors Reaching over 100,000 Nits of Luminance by Chia-Hung Tsai, Yang-En Wu, Chien-Chi Huang, Li-Yin Chen, Fang-Chung Chen, Hao-Chung Kuo

“…This technological advancement is poised to revolutionize high-dynamic-range (HDR) displays, including those in televisions, smartphones, and wearable devices, where the demand for high brightness and energy efficiency is paramount.…”
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Design of a Flexible Pavement For Nyakabande–Mutolere Road, Nyakabande Sub County, Kisoro District. by Habimana, Stephen

“…Transport remains a vital factor for the social, economic and political well-being of any nation and it is thus of paramount importance. Besides the 94% of road accidents being caused by human error, poor driving road surfaces which result from inadequate and premature pavement deteriorations, are responsible for various accident reports in the country, Uganda. …”
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