Cs+ Adsorption and Pyrolytic Volume Reduction Performance of KR-01 Mixed Ion Exchange Resin by Weilei GUO, Hongyi GAO, Jinchi MAO, Renliang YUE, Haidi LIU

“…Cesium-137 (137Cs) is one of the most common radioactive substances in nuclear reactor wastewater, developing efficient Cs+ adsorbing materials is of paramount importance for sustainable development of nuclear energy, human health protection, and environmental conservation. …”
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Using dynamic Bayesian belief networks to infer the effects of climate change and human activities on changes in regional ecosystem services by Haoran Yu, Junyi Jiang, Xinchen Gu, Chunwu Cao, Cheng Shen

“…This underscores the paramount importance of forecasting and managing these services for regional sustainability. …”
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Cultivating clean skies: unveiling the tapestry of air quality in Gujarat through innovative machine learning analysis by Gaddam Advitha, Allada Nagasai Varaprasad, Koti Vennela Khushi, Pullabhotla Vijay, Sukanta Nayak

“…The imperative to accurately forecast Air Quality Indices (AQIs) becomes paramount for the prompt implementation of mitigation measures, thereby safeguarding public well-being. …”
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Association between Shock Index and Emergency Department Cardiac Arrest by Chao-Tung Chen, Pei-Ming Wang, Chao-Hsin Wu, Chih-Wei Wei, Tai-Lin Huang

“…In the emergency department (ED), early identification of patients at risk of cardiac arrest is paramount, especially in the context of overcrowding. …”
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Non-pharmacological interventions for the prevention of type 2 diabetes in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials by K M Saif-Ur-Rahman, Md Shariful Islam, Anupam Sarker, Rina Das, Saraban Ether

“…All the studies demonstrated a low ROB in most of the bias assessment domains with some unclear results in allocation concealments.Conclusions Emphasising non-pharmacological interventions for T2DM prevention can improve health outcomes and lessen the economic burdens, which will be of paramount importance in LMICs.Systematic review registration number CRD42020191507…”
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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia After Cardiac Arrest and Prevention Strategies: A Narrative Review by Harinivaas Shanmugavel Geetha, Yi Xiang Teo, Sharmitha Ravichandran, Amos Lal

“…Given the already elevated mortality rates in cardiac arrest cases, the addition of VAP further diminishes the chances of survival. Consequently, a paramount focus on VAP prevention becomes imperative. …”
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Integration of Multi-Source Landslide Disaster Data Based on Flink Framework and APSO Load Balancing Task Scheduling by Zongmin Wang, Huangtaojun Liang, Haibo Yang, Mengyu Li, Yingchun Cai

“…To bolster the data support capabilities for the monitoring, prevention, and management of landslide disasters, the efficient integration of multi-source heterogeneous data is of paramount importance. The present study proposes an innovative approach to integrate multi-source landslide disaster data by combining the Flink-oriented framework with load balancing task scheduling based on an improved particle swarm optimization (APSO) algorithm. …”
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Influence of Cosmetic Skincare Products with pH < 5 on the Skin Microbiome: A Randomized Clinical Evaluation by Ciska Janssens-Böcker, Claudia Doberenz, Marta Monteiro, Marta de Oliveira Ferreira

“…The importance of pH for the microbiome is paramount. Cosmetic skincare products interact with the skin microbiome and skin pH, playing a key role in maintaining microbial balance. …”
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EVALUATION OF SMARTNESS OF THE TOURISM DESTINATION WEBSITES OF THE KLAIPEDA REGION by Julius Ramanauskas, Šarūnas Banevičius, Putinas Bielskis

“…The concept of a smart city is not merely concerned with operational efficiency; it also seeks to enhance the overall value and quality of life for residents. This is of paramount importance for the sustainable development of urban areas. …”
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Clinical presentations and outcomes of celiac disease in children and adolescents at a tertiary care center in Lebanon by Dana Andari, Rima Hanna-Wakim, Sarah Khafaja, Nadine Yazbeck

“…The recognition of early manifestations, early diagnosis and strict adherence to the diet are of paramount importance to prevent long term complications.…”
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Analysis of the Internal Radial Gradient of Chemical Abundances in Spiral Galaxies from CALIFA by A. F. S. Cardoso, O. Cavichia, M. Mollá, L. Sánchez-Menguiano

“…The study of chemical evolution is of paramount importance for understanding the evolution of galaxies. …”
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Impact of a multiple oversampling technique-based assessment framework on shallow rockburst prediction models by Guozhu Rao, Guozhu Rao, Yunzhang Rao, Yunzhang Rao, Yangjun Xie, Qiang Huang, Jiazheng Wan, Jiyong Zhang

“…The occurrence of class-imbalanced datasets is a frequent observation in natural science research, emphasizing the paramount importance of effectively harnessing them to construct highly accurate models for rockburst prediction. …”
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Integrated transmission expansion planning incorporating fault current limiting devices and thyristor-controlled series compensation using meta-heuristic optimization techniques by Abdulaziz Almalaq, Khalid Alqunun, Rabeh Abbassi, Ziad M. Ali, Mohamed M. Refaat, Shady H. E. Abdel Aleem

“…In TEP, prioritizing solution quality is paramount over algorithm speed.…”
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Comparing the Fiscal Consequences of Controlled and Uncontrolled Osteoarthritis Pain Applying a UK Public Economic Perspective by Rui Martins, Nikos Kotsopoulos, Melodi Kosaner Kließ, Craig Beck, Lucy Abraham, Samuel Large, Patricia Schepman, Mark P. Connolly

“…**Conclusions:** For governments, maintaining an active workforce is paramount to maintaining economic growth and reducing spending on government programs. …”
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Evaluation of the Magnet Breakaway Force Measurement Accuracy of the NT-800 Sensors for Early Detection of Defects of Their Manufacturing by A. Yu. Kutsepau, A. P. Kren, Y. V. Hnutsenka

“…Large internal stresses can lead to cracking or flaking of coatings which is completely unacceptable for critical parts and assembly units used, for example, in space technology for which reliability is of paramount importance. An important aspect of internal stresses monitoring is the measurement error of the instruments used. …”
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Estimating the safe mud weight window for drilling operations through pre-stack seismic inversion, a case study in one of the Southwestern Iran oil fields by Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoudian, Yousef Shiri, Ahmad Vaezian

“…Abstract One of the paramount parameters in the drilling industry is the determination of the safe drilling mud window. …”
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Combining Software-Defined and Delay-Tolerant Networking Concepts With Deep Reinforcement Learning Technology to Enhance Vehicular Networks by Olivia Nakayima, Mostafa I. Soliman, Kazunori Ueda, Samir A. Elsagheer Mohamed

“…Ensuring reliable data transmission in all Vehicular Ad-hoc Network (VANET) segments is paramount in modern vehicular communications. Vehicular operations face unpredictable network conditions which affect routing protocol adaptiveness. …”
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Encapsulated LyeTx III Peptide: Cytotoxic Agent Isolated from <i>Lycosa erythrognatha</i> Spider Venom by Daniel Moreira dos Santos, Livia Ramos Santiago, Nayara Araújo dos Santos, Wanderson Romão, Jarbas Magalhães Resende, Maria Elena de Lima, Márcia Helena Borges, Rosy Iara Maciel de Azambuja Ribeiro

“…The discovery of novel cytotoxic drugs is of paramount importance in contemporary medical research, particularly in the search for treatments with fewer side effects and higher specificity. …”
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Assessment of Major and Trace Elements in Drinking Groundwater in Bisha Area, Saudi Arabia by Faleh Z. Alqahtani, Saifedin Y. DaifAllah, Yasir F. Alaryan, Abubakr M. Elkhaleefa, Eid I. Brima

“…Therefore, routine analysis and monitoring of the groundwater is a paramount issue, specifically the measurement of elemental concentrations due to aquifer characterization. …”
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Preamble Arbitration Rule and Interference Suppression-Based Polling Medium Access Control for In-Vehicle Ultra-Wideband Networks by Makoto Okuhara, Nobuyuki Kurioka, Shigeki Mitoh, Patrick Finnerty, Chikara Ohta

“…This level of FER is problematic for automotive applications, where reliable communication is paramount. To mitigate this problem, we developed an PARIS communication algorithm that is robust against interference. …”
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