Sentence examples for preliminary role from inspiring English sources

It is possible to attach to this theory a preliminary role in establishing a close relationship between theory and applications in a wide range of problems in mechanics, engineering, mathematical programming, control, and optimization [1 4].

This research, published in the journal Cell Host and Microbe, may also play a preliminary role in broadening our understanding of how the virus is transmitted.

According to these definitions both pilot and feasibility studies play a preliminary role in the design stage of a subsequent larger trial, and do not themselves address efficacy.

To assess the relevance of the cellular and animal models of liver fibrosis to human liver fibrosis, we analyzed, in preliminary studies, the role of activated RSK and phosphorylated C/EBPβ on Thr266 (identical to mouse Thr217 phosphoacceptor) as possible mechanisms leading to increased liver fibrosis.

From these preliminary results a role of surgery is conceivable in high selected patients, but definitve conclusions can't be made.

However, it is understood that, despite holding preliminary discussions over the role with the 43-year-old former PE teacher, nothing has been agreed.

Brazilian diplomats have staked out an assertive role in preliminary talks, resisting proposals from rich industrialized countries that developing nations should be required to pay more to reduce environmental degradation.

The threat of biological or chemical attacks "plays a huge role" in preliminary planning about Iraq, said a senior military officer involved in the process, which is under way even though President Bush has not decided that any military action should be taken.

Yesterday Mr Ban called an impromptu press conference to announce that Iran would be playing "a positive and constructive role" at preliminary talks in the Swiss city of Montreux in Wednesday, before the main conference begins in Geneva two days later.

One of the preliminary questions concerns the role of the interpreter.

This preliminary study suggests a role in continued measuring of SP levels post-operatively in order to objectively monitor PONV.