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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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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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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تطبیقات الهواتف الذکیة والخصوصیة المعلوماتیة : دراسة تحلیلیة مقارنة by د. حسام الدین محمد رفعت

“…In recent years there has been alegislative response at different levels for the sake of this protection, and thejudiciary has followed it with a remarkable response in favour of the jurisprudenceof the private life of individuals that is of paramount importance to both theindividual and the community.This coincided with the increasing vulnerability of the right to privacy tothe digital environment through e-mail and chat sites Networks or communicationsites, which have become a hoot of the modern era and a wide electronic space,in which we put all the references about us and our lives, as well as our privacy.The purpose of this study is to diagnose the reality of the work of Google Playapplications that work on the smart phone environment, especially with regard togathering information or allowing access to personal data and users’ information,by identifying the nature of data and information collected or allowed access to,monitoring the nature of the risks of using these applications.To do so, the researcher studied and analyzed licensing agreements forthe use of 80 applications of smart phones in areas commonly used in the digitalenvironment, such as social networking applications, Online banks Applications,antivirus applications, web search applications, news and press applications,educational applications, web applications, travel and tourism applications. …”
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Why do people use a mobile wallet? The case of fintech companies in Jordan by Ohoud Khasawneh, Rana AlBahsh

“…Understanding consumer intentions regarding mobile wallet (m-wallet) adoption is paramount in the mobile commerce landscape, particularly in cash-centric economies like Jordan. …”
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Providing a conceptual model to design the municipal office space with an emphasis on the existential approach base on gegoraphical characteristic (Case study: Shahrekord city) by elham homayooni, elham pourmahabadian, sina razaghiasl

“…Furthermore, to enhance productivity within an organization, several conditions must be established, with the human factor being paramount; a motivated workforce is crucial for optimal performance. …”
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Modern air defense methods and countermeasures for use in operational-tactical missiles by Mykola Bondarenko, Mykhailo Vorobei

“…Radar surveillance, exemplified by systems such as the AN/TPS-43E and AN/TPS-75, assumes paramount importance in airspace control. Defense strategies span from fighter aircraft interception utilizing long-range missiles like the AIM-54C Phoenix to the deployment of surface-to-air missile systems such as the Tor-M1. …”
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Coronary Microcirculation in Aortic Stenosis: Pathophysiology, Invasive Assessment, and Future Directions by Jo M. Zelis, Pim A. L. Tonino, Nico H. J. Pijls, Bernard De Bruyne, Richard L. Kirkeeide, K. Lance Gould, Nils P. Johnson

“…With the increasing prevalence of aortic stenosis (AS) due to a growing elderly population, a proper understanding of its physiology is paramount to guide therapy and define severity. A better understanding of the microvasculature in AS could improve clinical care by predicting left ventricular remodeling or anticipate the interplay between epicardial stenosis and myocardial dysfunction. …”
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A Systematic Review of Access Control Models: Background, Existing Research, and Challenges by Nastaran Farhadighalati, Luis A. Estrada-Jimenez, Sanaz Nikghadam-Hojjati, Jose Barata

“…Data security has become paramount, especially with the exponential growth of data, the rise of cyber threats, and the increasing prevalence of remote work. …”
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Evaluation of the Economic Efficiency of Radiology Units in Hospitals Affiliated with Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd by Ebrahim Bahrami Nia, Reza Shams Allahi, Sedigheh GHolamrezaee, Mohamad mehdi Zare shahne

“…Given the high cost of radiology equipment and the revenue these departments generate, improving service delivery and enhancing efficiency are of paramount importance. This study aimed to evaluate the economic efficiency of radiology units in hospitals affiliated with Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd. …”
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Driving Innovation to Support Pupils with SEND Through Co-Production in Education and Research: Participatory Action Research with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Families in England by Michelle Jayman, Sophie Edmonds, Maria Gudbrandsen

“…Collaborative work among all key stakeholders is paramount to ensure that strategies are genuinely co-produced, co-owned and robustly evidence-based.…”
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Physics-Informed Denoising Model for Dynamic Data Recovery of Power Systems by Jian Li, Guoqiang Lu, Yongbin Li, Dongning Zhao, Huaiyuan Wang, Yucheng Ouyang

“…For a variety of applications within power systems, the precision of data acquisition is of paramount importance. However, the actual data may be corrupted by noise in the process of measurement or transmission, and the accuracy of dynamic security assessment (DSA) will be affected. …”
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Looking back to see forward: species diversity changes since 1980 on Bahamian reefs through diver photography by Kathleen Sullivan Sealey, Katherine Black

“… Maintaining biodiversity over time is paramount to the functioning of coral reef ecosystems. …”
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