As recently recognized, "the physical laws and principles that define the behaviour of matter are essential for developing an understanding of the initiation and progression of cancer," thus providing "opportunities for new insights into long-lasting problems in cancer research" [ 103].
The research on teacher knowledge suggests that, while not sufficient by itself, strong subject matter knowledge is essential for effective science teaching (Abell 2007).
Glyph-based techniques are superior for the local assessment of white matter integrity, which is essential for the diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases and for evaluating tumor infiltration.
We not only have a right to know what's in us, but this knowledge, no matter how disturbing, is essential for public health.
Supporters of the rabbinate's control over marriage, divorce and other family matters say it is essential for the unity of the Jewish people.
As environmental inequalities are inherently a spatial matter the choice of scale is essential for correctly understanding inequality issues and for designing proper and effective mitigation policies.
Composting is one of the sustainable practices to convert sewage sludge into useful agricultural product because it is rich in organic matter, micro- and macronutrients, which is essential for plants growth and soil fauna to live.
Yielding potentially different health effects than nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, modelling other air pollutants is essential for a better understanding of the link between air pollution and health.
A test score is a jumping off point for parents and educators to ask, "Why did this child score in that way and what more can we do to help that child be more successful?" That's true no matter where students are -- but it is essential for those who aren't even close to meeting standards.
