Investigating the Quality of DermaMNIST and Fitzpatrick17k Dermatological Image Datasets by Kumar Abhishek, Aditi Jain, Ghassan Hamarneh

“…However, while large datasets play a crucial role in the development of reliable deep neural network models, the quality of data therein and their correct usage are of paramount importance. Several factors can impact data quality, such as the presence of duplicates, data leakage across train-test partitions, mislabeled images, and the absence of a well-defined test partition. …”
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National interests in Russia’s foreign policy by V. P. Nazarov

“…Through analysis of strategic policy documents, the author discerns instances where policy objectives are conflated with the national interests, diverging from their realization.Given Russia's distinctive geopolitical position and security challenges, the author defines the paramount Russia's national interest – establishing a secure periphery characterized by cooperative relationships with neighboring states and ensuring unimpeded access to global maritime routes.…”
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Midventricular Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy during Pregnancy Complicated by Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report by Leila Abid, Ahmed Tounsi, Dorra Abid, Mourad Hentati, Samir Kammoun

“…We concluded that simple measures such as communication between the cardiology and obstetric teams, understanding of the hemodynamic changes, anesthetic planning, and monitoring were paramount for the success in our patient.…”
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Deep Learning Approaches for the Prediction of Protein Functional Sites by Borja Pitarch, Florencio Pazos

“…Knowing which residues of a protein are important for its function is of paramount importance for understanding the molecular basis of this function and devising ways of modifying it for medical or biotechnological applications. …”
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The Dynamicity of the Oxytocin Receptor in the Brain May Trigger Sensory Deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder by Claudia Camerino

“…Multisensory processing is of paramount importance in building a perceptual and cognitive representation of reality. …”
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Environment, Leptin Sensitivity, and Hypothalamic Plasticity by Marco Mainardi, Tommaso Pizzorusso, Margherita Maffei

“…On the other hand, knowledge on how brain sensitivity to leptin can be modulated is only beginning to accumulate. This point is of paramount importance if one considers that pathologically obese subjects have high levels of plasmatic leptin. …”
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Nutrient Status of Vermicompost of Urban Green Waste Processed by Three Earthworm Species—Eisenia fetida, Eudrilus eugeniae, and Perionyx excavatus by Swati Pattnaik, M. Vikram Reddy

“…Thus, vermicomposting is the paramount approach of nutrient recovery of urban green waste.…”
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Immune Tolerance Regulation Is Critical to Immune Homeostasis by Lei Han, Tianxiang Wu, Qin Zhang, Anning Qi, Xiaohui Zhou

“…This equilibrium, referred to as immune homeostasis, is paramount for overall health. The regulatory mechanisms governing the maintenance of this delicate immune balance are notably complex. …”
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Implementation of national poultry improvement plan in poultry disease control in Africa: current perspectives, challenges, and prospects by Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Ibrahim Idris, Adetolase Azizat Bakre

“…Collaboration among stakeholders, policymakers, and researchers is paramount to realize the full potential of the NPIP and pave the way for a healthier and more resilient poultry sector in Africa.…”
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D-Lactic Acidosis: An Underrecognized Complication of Short Bowel Syndrome by N. Gurukripa Kowlgi, Lovely Chhabra

“…Although newer techniques for diagnosis and treatment are being developed, clinical diagnosis still holds paramount importance, as there can be many confounders in the diagnosis as will be discussed subsequently.…”
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Flow Field and Pressure Loss Characteristics at Rotary Drillstring Joints by Minghu Nie, Yuchen Ye, Zheng Wang, Dandan Yuan, Xingyi Wang, Kai Wei

“…A thorough understanding and accurate calculation of the annulus pressure losses are paramount to drilling design and construction. However, due to the influence of the drillstring rotation and the abrupt dimensional variation at the joint, it is difficult to calculate the pressure loss by theoretical analysis in the annulus at the drillstring joints. …”
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Ensuring Safety and Reliability: An Overview of Lithium-Ion Battery Service Assessment by Cezar Comanescu

“…As their use expands across various industries, ensuring the reliability and safety of these batteries becomes paramount. This review explores the multifaceted aspects of LIB reliability, highlighting recent advancements and ongoing challenges. …”
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Diversity at Landscape Level to Increase Resilience. A Review by Turyasingura, Benson, Mwanjalolo, Majaliwa, Ayiga, Natal

“…Hence, building on these insights, diversity at landscape level is paramount to promoting resilient livelihoods as a means of improving the health and functioning of socio-ecological systems, as well as a mechanism for achieving food security. …”
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Fast single atom imaging for optical lattice arrays by Lin Su, Alexander Douglas, Michal Szurek, Anne H. Hébert, Aaron Krahn, Robin Groth, Gregory A. Phelps, Ognjen Marković, Markus Greiner

“…Abstract High-resolution fluorescence imaging of ultracold atoms and molecules is paramount to performing quantum simulation and computation in optical lattices and tweezers. …”
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Coupling Cu2O clusters and imine-linked COFs on microfiltration membranes for fast and robust water sterilization by Shijia Luo, Jinglin Gao, Congcong Yin, Yanqiu Lu, Yong Wang

“…Abstract As bacterial contamination crises escalate, the development of advanced membranes possessing both high flux and antibacterial properties is of paramount significance for enhancing water sterilization efficiency. …”
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L’interro-négative à l’oral en anglais contemporain : enjeux argumentatifs et pragmatiques by Pauline Levillain

“…Because the co-speaker has to interpret such clauses by working out both linguistic and extra-linguistic data, explicit and implicit, paramount to understanding the speaker’s real message, he/she is therefore regarded as a “coauthor” (Douay, 2000) of message.…”
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Memory and Recalling in Shelagh Stephenson’s The Memory of Water by Kader Güzel

“…The play stresses the paramount importance of communicating and sharing among the family members or within a social environment, as misattribution shows up as an imperfection of memory.…”
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Primary Care Perspectives on Surgical Interventions for Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Angel Ogbeide, Devan Munk, Justin Clemow, Stacy Ogbeide

“…Since the family medicine physician is typically the main source of medical knowledge for most patients, the knowledge base of family medicine residents on surgical treatment options to address OSA should be considered of paramount importance. The lack of knowledge regarding surgical treatment options limits patient care and favorable treatment outcomes. …”
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The Response of Macrophages and Neutrophils to Hypoxia in the Context of Cancer and Other Inflammatory Diseases by Antje Egners, Merve Erdem, Thorsten Cramer

“…Prominent arenas of macrophage and neutrophil function, for example, acute/chronic inflammation and the microenvironment of solid tumors, are characterized by low oxygen levels, demonstrating the paramount importance of the hypoxic response for proper function of these cells. …”
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An investigation on role of salinity, pH and DO on heavy metals elimination throughout estuarial mixture by A. R. Karbassi, M. Heidari

“…One of the most paramount processes that play a considerable role in reducing the concentration of heavy metals during estuarine mixing is flocculation. …”
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