The phrase "a prominent factor" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing an important or significant element that influences a situation or outcome.
Example: "In the study of climate change, a prominent factor is the increase in greenhouse gas emissions."
Alternatives: "a key element" or "a significant contributor".
So why is personal experience such a prominent factor?
Dawkins concedes that the N.F.L., which was just gaining legitimacy in 1958, has become a prominent factor in the fortunes of Army football.
Iranian experts have pointed to the crushing international sanctions on the country as a prominent factor behind Tehran's apparent change of direction.
Guardiola has been subjected to so much scrutiny it is only fair to report that his half-time switch was a prominent factor and – well, whaddya know – he does know what he is doing, after all.
Temple (4-3) atoempted to smother Duke center Carlos Boozer, who was the most valuable player of the Preseason National Invitation Tournament and a prominent factor in Duke's tenuous 63-61 vinthey in the championship game on Nov. 24.
As ever, the ultimate decision on all three players lies with Wenger and a prominent factor will be the club's ability to find suitable replacements in the transfer market next summer.
As a result these proteins have a high prominent factor to be a disease related gene for a particular disease.
Interestingly, the irritability/hostility factor - a prominent component of manic episodes - was improved with both aripiprazole and haloperidol compared with placebo.
One may suspect that an innate immune response is a more prominent factor behind the mucosal inflammation induced by rectal CM and gluten challenge in patients with pSS because they have no increased serum antibody levels against gliadin [ 14] or immunogenic CM.
Having said that, there is no question, as I indicated in earlier testimony, that the so-called wealth effect has been a very prominent factor in the major expansion in economic activity, especially since 1995.
Interestingly, effectiveness proves a less prominent factor than expected.
