Smoking patterns and outcomes of severe sars-CoV-2 infection: a retrospective cohort study by Branko Beronja, Aleksandra Karan, Biljana Lukic, Ivana Milosevic, Jelena Dotlic, Tatjana Gazibara

“…Smoking prevention and smoking cessation are of paramount importance in the prevention of SARS-CoV-2-related mortality. …”
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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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JAUNOSIOS KARTOS KATALIKŲ INTELEKTUALŲ PAŽIŪROS Į KAPITALIZMĄ IR SOCIALIZMĄ TARPUKARIO LIETUVOJE by Valdas Pruskus

“…On the other hand, an individual must feel a real support of the state as well, and it's task of paramount importance shall be a formation of the conditions for everybody and each member of the society to pursue their objects, taking into account the highest value - a human and his dignity, which cannot be sacrificed to the seeming omnipotence of the faceless machine building. …”
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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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Psychotropic Drugs in Dermatology Part 1: Anti-depressants and Mood Stabilisers by Varsha L. Kenkare, Bhushan Madke, Ankita Choudhary, Shiti Bose

“…This comprehensive review focusses on the various psychotropic drugs which are of paramount significance to the dermatologists. The knowledge of these drugs will lead to the pertinent treatment of the psychiatric dermatoses, which has been a less explored territory in the arena of dermatology. …”
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JAUNOSIOS KARTOS KATALIKŲ INTELEKTUALŲ PAŽIŪROS Į KAPITALIZMĄ IR SOCIALIZMĄ TARPUKARIO LIETUVOJE by Valdas Pruskus

“…On the other hand, an individual must feel a real support of the state as well, and it's task of paramount importance shall be a formation of the conditions for everybody and each member of the society to pursue their objects, taking into account the highest value - a human and his dignity, which cannot be sacrificed to the seeming omnipotence of the faceless machine building. …”
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The influence of sintering of osteoporotic vertebral fractures on the sagittal lumbar profile and degenerative changes by Christoph Beyersdorf, Max Prost, Melanie Elisabeth Röckner, Uwe Martin Maus, Cornelius Jacobs, Max Joseph Scheyerer

“…Thus, prioritizing interventions aimed at preventing progressive sintering and restoring sagittal balance is paramount in optimizing treatment outcomes for affected individuals.…”
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Cautionary note: Chatbots generate fictitious references on the topics related to oral pathology by Gargi Sarode, Shruti Singh, Sachin C. Sarode

“…This is especially pronounced in specialized fields like oral pathology, where precision is paramount. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive comparison between ChatGPT and BARD in the context of generating references for five frequently researched topics within oral pathology. …”
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Clinicopathological and Immunohistochemical Characterisation of Gastric Schwannomas in 29 Cases by Lijun Zheng, Xiaojiang Wu, Martin E. Kreis, Zhen Yu, Lijin Feng, Chunqiu Chen, Bin Xu, Zhaode Bu, Ziyu Li, Jiafu Ji

“…Complete resection with an attempt to remove all tumor tissue with negative margins is of paramount importance in the management of gastric schwannomas, particularly when they turn out to be malignant.…”
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Multilevel relationships and loyalty in the microfinance industry: evidence from Tanzania by Amani Gration Tegambwage

“…In turn, the sustainability of MFIs in low-income countries like Tanzania holds paramount importance for stimulating socioeconomic development and, hence, achieving the goal of poverty eradication. …”
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Fatty Acids of European Sardine (<i>Sardina pilchardus</i>) White Muscle Can Discriminate Geographic Origin Along the Iberian Atlantic Coast by Ricardo Calado, Marcos Palma, Maria Rosário Domingues, Fernando Ricardo, Felisa Rey

“…The European sardine (<i>Sardina pilchardus</i>) ranks among the most valuable species of Iberian fisheries, and the accurate tracing of its geographic origin, once landed, is paramount to securing sustainable management of fishing stocks and discouraging fraudulent practices of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. …”
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Design of low-carbon planning model for vehicle path based on adaptive multi-strategy ant colony optimization algorithm by Qi Guo, Rui Li, Changjiang Zheng, Gwanggil Jeon

“…Hence, strategically planning and optimizing routes within complex traffic milieus are paramount to enhancing transportation efficacy and achieving low-carbon and environmentally sustainable objectives. …”
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Total Organic Carbon Analysis of Residual Contaminants in Bioreactor Equipment: A Cleaning Verification Study using Surface Swabbing by Ciara E. Fitzpatrick, James J. Roche

“…Bacterial cells represent the paramount challenge in manufacturing equipment cleaning because they are composed of insoluble organic contaminants. …”
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Microbiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile in Patients with Diabetic Foot Sepsis at a Central Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa by Simran Patel, Emeline Jooste, Charalambia Glynos, Onyiyechukwu Mbajiorgu, Anelisa Sipahlanga, Wandile Ngubane, Gopala Maharaj, Maeyane Stephens Moeng, Thifhelimbilu Emmanuel Luvhengo

“…<b>Background</b>: Diabetic foot sepsis (DFS) is the leading cause of lower extremity amputations and timely initiation of effective antimicrobial therapy is paramount during its management. This study investigated causative microorganisms and their antimicrobial susceptibility profile in patients with DFS. …”
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Sign Language Recognition System for Deaf Patients: Protocol for a Systematic Review by Milena Soriano Marcolino, Lucca Fagundes Ramos Oliveira, Lucas Rocha Valle, Luiza Marinho Motta Santa Rosa, Zilma Silveira Nogueira Reis, Thiago Barbabela de Castro Soares, Elidéa Lúcia Almeida Bernardino, Raniere Alislan Almeida Cordeiro, Raquel Oliveira Prates, Mario Fernando Montenegro Campos

“…Therefore, the development of automatic communication systems to assist the interaction between this population and health care workers is paramount. ObjectiveThis study aims to systematically review the evidence on communication systems using human-computer interaction techniques developed for deaf people who communicate through sign language that are already in use or proposed for use in health care contexts and have been tested with human users or videos of human users. …”
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Evaluation of anti-Mullerian hormone as parameter of ovarian function in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mukhammad Nooryanto, Wulandari Wulandari

“…ABSTRACT Objective: The assessment of ovarian function in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) holds paramount importance for both clinicians and patients. …”
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