Sentences with phrase «from preliminary testing»

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Even as Piëch maneuvered, there's a sign that VW engineers were considering the use of software that would let the company cheat on its emissions testing, according to a recent article in the Süddeutsche Zeitung, which attributed the information to a preliminary report from VW's internal investigation.

Scientists from Japan and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have discovered a rice gene that in preliminary testing increased production by 13 - 36 % in modern long - grain indica rice varieties — the world's most widely grown types of rice.

A four - year moratorium on use of student scores on Common Core state tests to evaluate job performances by teachers and principals gained quick and overwhelming preliminary approval Monday from the state Board of Regents.

Hickey, who is credited with bringing the issue to light amid resistance from village officials, said he was shocked to hear that state health department officials were aware that the EPA had a preliminary warning of about 400 parts per trillion, but still assured Hoosick Falls residents that the water was safe even though multiple drinking water sources tested higher.

Buffalo Public Schools posted opt - out rates that fell from 9 percent to 7.7 percent in English language arts and from 15 percent to 8 percent on the math tests, preliminary numbers compiled by the opt - out advocacy group United to Counter the Core show.

While official results of the investigation have not yet been released, preliminary tests conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board have indicated that the blast was caused by a natural gas leak from a 127 - year - old pipe.

He was evaluated and all preliminary tests were normal,» a statement from Paterson's office said.

Preliminary data from in vivo testing over 60 days show the combination does indeed encourage chondrocyte and cartilage production.

A detailed preliminary analysis from six cities showed that all tested positive for cocaine, and five of six for methamphetamine.

To address such concerns, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released early this summer preliminary data from its tests, but instead of quelling fears, the data have stirred up more questions.

The earliest clinical tests of Brain Fitness, from 2006, were preliminary and regarded with caution.

In a preliminary study published in The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, researchers from the Department of Psychology at Cambridge found an association between high body mass index (BMI) and poorer performance on a test of episodic memory.

Preliminary tests suggest that the bacteria could be used to remove these pollutants from the wastewater and protect the surrounding ecosystems.

Joanna Fanos, a psychologist at the California Pacific Medical Centre in San Francisco, presented preliminary results from a study of the brothers and sisters of people with CF.. Some felt guilty over their decision not to take a carrier test, while others felt tremendous guilt when they were found to be free of disease - causing mutations.

At the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy in Chicago, Illinois, this weekend, researchers reported preliminary results from tests of a novel treatment in 15 HIV - infected people designed to free them from the need to take antiretroviral drugs.

If their phase I clinical trial to test the safety and preliminary efficacy of this therapy gains approval, University of Pittsburgh researchers will test the therapy on 10 patients who suffer from chronic ischemic stroke — the most common form, in which clots block blood flow.

Just last month another biotech company, Geron Corp., said it had begun preliminary testing in people for treating spinal cord injuries by injecting cells derived from embryonic stem cells.

But preliminary research from Washington University suggests future malaria testing could be as simple as collecting a breath sample.

The objective of the testing for Berkey Water Filter was to establish preliminary data regarding the efficacy of viral removal or inactivation from clean water.

The preliminary diagnosis was primary biliary cirrhosis (when bile ducts collapse, preventing bile from leaving the body), but not all of the tests were conclusive.

The subjects were instructed to refrain from heavy exercise 24 hours before testing and followed the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) preliminary instructions (no eating, drinking caffeine, smoking, or drinking alcohol for 2, 2, 2, or 6 hours, respectively) before the start of each intervention.

Based on preliminary results from the spring 2000 state test, 88 percent of the school's first 8th grade class scored proficient or above in language arts (compared with 47 percent citywide), and 66 percent scored proficient or above in math (versus 21 percent citywide).

Preliminary Evidence from California's CORE Districts Brookings, 3/17/16 «A growing body of evidence confirms that student skills not directly captured by tests of academic achievement and ability predict a broad range of academic and life outcomes, even when taking into account differences in cognitive skills,» writes Associate Professor Martin West.

Preliminary results from a two - year research engagement include: Newest teachers are more likely to be assigned to the least prepared students There is significant variation in Delaware teachers» impact on student test scores Teachers» impact on student test scores increases most in the first few years of teaching A significant share of new teachers leave teaching in Delaware within four years High poverty schools in Delaware have higher rates of teacher turnover...

My CEPR colleagues and I have used data from the 2014 - 15 field test to perform preliminary analyses of the reliability of students» survey responses and their validity, when aggregated to the school level, as an indicator of school performance.

Laura Du's empirical paper, «The Potential of K - 12 Blended Learning: Preliminary Evidence From California Schools,» found that these schools produced significantly higher test score gains than traditional schools who serve a similar demographic.

Further, a preliminary evaluation of the BTR from 2012 showed that in their early years of teaching, BTR graduates are less successful in raising test scores than other novice teachers.

Preliminary results from three states administering Common Core - aligned tests, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, show better than expected outcomes in every grade in reading and all...

Regarding preliminary test data, it was not available to the public until 8/14/09, so unless you had special access to it, I imagine your information about Shaw's scores staying about the same came from DCPS.

The preliminary test results come from the 2010 - 11 End - of - Grade (EOG) and End - of - Course (EOC) tests in reading, math and science.

The program aims to fund pilot research so that scientists can test their initial ideas and generate preliminary data in order to qualify for larger grants from other organizations.

States are beginning to report preliminary results from their CCSS - aligned tests, and so far, the results are fairly positive.

If your pet's symptoms subside during the exclusion diet, a preliminary diagnosis of food allergy is made, and the diagnosis is tested by reintroducing ingredients from the former diet to create an allergic reaction.

Using tools from Optimal Workshop, we developed two small - scale tests to gain preliminary insights from individuals ranging from those familiar with ACE's work to those with no prior connection to animal advocacy.

Genetic analysis: Based on this preliminary information, blood was drawn from about twenty Old English sheepdogs (5 affected and 15 clinically healthy dogs) for genetic testing.

It's normal for a veterinary technician to obtain the health historical past from you, and to perform the preliminary test - in together with weight, temperature, pulse and respiration fee.

Cytology (the microscopic examination of cell samples drawn from the tumor using a needle and syringe) is sometimes helpful as a rapid or preliminary test.

Hanssen had just driven the car back from the California EPA office where it had been undergoing preliminary testing most of the day.

While it is essential for a Virginia DUI defendant to obtain a qualified lawyer, before ever being arrested the Virginia DUI suspect needs to know the importance of his or her right to remain silent with the police, to refuse the handheld preliminary breath test (distinguished from the mandatory breath test at the jail or police station), and to refuse field sobriety tests (while the police officer may testify at trial that the tests were refused).

The keynote will be followed by workshop sessions on a wide variety of topics of interest to criminal, juvenile, child welfare and mental health practitioners, including but not limited to the wrongful conviction and exoneration of Frederick Clay, litigating nursing home admissions, appellate advocacy, criminal case law update, how to use social science research in your case, the new sentencing guidelines, restorative justice, ensuring language access, advanced issues in Superior Court litigation, representing emerging adults, how to contest preliminary drug test results, a practicum on mindfulness, as well as the latest from the immigration impact unit.

More precisely, the speech discussed ECJ decisions delivered in response to a request from national constitutional courts for a preliminary ruling: Pringle, Melloni, Bressol & Chaverot, Test Achats, Digital Rights & Seitlinger, Jeremy F. All decisions that were rendered since 2010.

Bitstamp, with help from the Bitcoin core developers, has implemented a solution that passes our preliminary tests and audits.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS • CISA and SOX certified • Extensive experience in large transformation programs • Thorough understanding of current IT SOX requirements and methodologies • Hands - on experience in full project life cycle from preliminary business case through to end release and go live • Well versed in organizing and executing the collection of control testing evidence

ACHIEVEMENTS IN KG ASSISTANCE • Developed and implemented a series of project - based programs for kindergarten students to help prepare them for international testing purposes • Researched and developed 18 lesson plans aimed at providing preliminary education to kindergarten students in the absence of the lead teacher • Prepared a large 15 x 15 (feet) education display for the science week, which earned commendation from the school management • Integrated 15 students with special needs into regular classes, by employing dedicated focus on their needs and preparing them for the real world

This symposium brings together schema therapists from the US, Australia and the Netherlands working with time - limited ST treatment who will present the protocols they are testing and preliminary results for a variety of disorders including BPD, AvPD, mixed PD and Complex trauma in inpatient and outpatient setting.

However, preliminary reports, comparing data from April 2008 to April 2009, demonstrate noteworthy increases in the number of both men and women clients, in addition to the number of clients tested for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV.

A Preliminary Test of the Interpersonal - Psychological Theory of Suicide in Women Seeking Shelter From Intimate Partner Violence.

'» From there, Pillon had to decide if she would like to proceed with the preliminary tests.