The phrase "although this preference" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to introduce a contrasting idea or exception related to a previously mentioned preference.
Example: "Although this preference may seem unusual, it reflects a deeper understanding of the subject."
Alternatives: "even though this preference" or "despite this preference".
In accordance with previous studies [ 6, 8, 10], we found patients in general preferred reduced preparation to the full purgation required for colonoscopy, although this preference was much less than expected (only 61% preferred the reduced preparation).
While resting during night time, they also avoided open habitats and preferred areas far from main roads, although this preference pattern was weaker than during the day time (lower odds ratios in Figure 3a and significance of coefficients in Table 4).
Mutual funds have a strong preference for derivative-like ETNs although this preference is unrelated to contractual constraints.
Since the model characteristics with regard to discrimination, calibration and explanatory power all were in favour of model 2, we recommend using model 2, although this preference does not necessarily invalidate model 1.
Although this preference weight in scenario B was larger compared to scenario A (0.2577 vs. 0.1748, difference p-value = 0.0241), corresponding willingness to pay values were comparable ($1331 vs. $1344 in scenario B and A, respectively).
Although this preference for insertions suggests that eukaryotic proteins should be increasing in size, this increase is quite small - the 550 singletons identified here are spread over 299 proteins and 35 taxa.
Interestingly we confirm that LRRK2 is a Thr preferring kinase, although rare, this preference for Thr over Ser has been reported for LRRK2 and other additional kinases [29], [49], [50].
Cells destined to give rise to eggs do not undergo X inactivation, and cells of the extra-embryonic tissues preferentially inactivate the paternal X, although the rationale for this preference is unclear.
Although a complete understanding of this preference is unclear, it is well documented that tobacco companies have targeted their marketing campaigns of mentholated brands toward African Americans (Balbach et al. 2003).
Although female preference for red males was not influenced by carotenoid intake, changes in mating responsiveness and discrimination linked to female carotenoid status may alter how this preference is translated into choice.
A large majority prefer organic growth to growth through acquisitions, although that preference drops when considering entry into new markets.
