Finally, we applied the Euro-QoL 5D (EQ-5D [ 24]), which constitutes a preference-based measure comprising five domains with three levels ranging from −0.53 to 1.00, with 1.00 indicating perfect health.
Even where the contrast between the haute cuisine of the professional chef and the simple fare of home cooking is marked, food preferences constitute a unifying factor in regional culture.
Subdivided on the basis of protein-domain structure and substrate preference, metalloproteinases constitute a family of at least 28 MMPs, which can all degrade various components of the extracellular matrix (ECM).
Yet, in the absence of agreement among the community of experts, this view essentially constituted an individual preference rather than a clinical guideline.
When large differences exist in the type of treatments to be compared and in associated morbidity (in our survey, medical versus surgical treatment), the patient preference trial might constitute a practical alternative.
Cultural factors have the broadest influence, because they constitute a stable set of values, perceptions, preferences, and behaviours that have been learned by the consumer throughout life.
Once divergent mating preferences evolve, they may constitute a powerful mechanism maintaining divergence in sexual traits.
User preferences, e.g. in recommendation systems, constitute a challenge for learning algorithms.
Practice will thus constitute a litmus-test for consensus at a 'Ten Commandments level': differences in vision, interpretation and preference will swiftly become apparent.
Petitioners further argue that "diversity as a basis for employing racial preferences is simply too open-ended, ill-defined and indefinite to constitute a compelling interest capable of supporting narrowly-tailored means".
