Sentences with phrase «function as an effective»

The Japanese Navy's surface vessels ceased to function as an effective force after the battle.

This does not mean, of course, that other staff people are not involved, but it does mean that the staff clergyman can help to integrate and focus the information so that the community clergyman is functioning as an effective clergyman and not as a clergyman with some mental health information.

However, physicians, especially psychiatrists, rightly insist that the price of collaboration is the ability of the clergyman to function as an effective member of the healing team.

And let me pay particular tribute to those parliamentary colleagues who stepped forward in the summer to fill the gaps in the shadow cabinet and ensure that Labour could function as an effective opposition in parliament.

John McDonnell is set to spearhead Labour's Brexit fightback today in a reported attempt to show the party can still function as an effective opposition despite the recent mass resignation of its MPs.

Docebo's free eBook Building The Business Case For Learning Technology Systems functions as an effective tool to make your executives realize how a Learning Management System can take your online training to the next level.

Once completed, either in class or at home, the mats function as effective revision tools.

Description: This full - day session provides the tools that educators need to function as effective improvement teams.

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Another key to effective communication is knowing that «grades do not function as effective feedback» (Chappuis et al., 2012, p. 30).

The Four Filters function as an effective time - tested focusing formula for investing success.

Scratching objects functions as an effective emotional release and is often a displacement behavior.

Since my views on what is best for Cooper Union are at such variance with others on the Board, I do not believe I can fulfill my fiduciary responsibilities and function as an effective board member.

However, in Sillman's universe, the reclaimed triumph is more about the power of abstract form to function as an effective visual metaphor for a range of emotional truths.

Because Dropbox lets you share folders, it can function as an effective, inexpensive file server.

This is unfortunate, because, as noted by a number of the expert witnesses in random testing cases, these policies can function as an effective method of deterring substance abuse and removing offenders from the workplace.

An operations coordinator works to ensure a streamlined delivery of the business operations by functioning as an effective liaison between the management and personnel force of the firm.

With RMA's professional resume writing services at your fingertips, you will present prospective employers with a polished, structured, and impressive resume that will function as an effective marketing tool for your qualifications.

During a separation, even parents who have functioned as an effective parenting team — both largely sharing a common perspective and understanding of their children's needs and their parental responsibilities of meeting them — can experience conflict about what their children need and what family life should look like post-separation.

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The CEO reminded the international community of one very basic lesson: in today's global market, effective communication functions as the starting point for successful business growth.

These responsibilities include: (i) fostering processes that allow the Board to function independently of management and encouraging open and effective communication between the Board and management of the Company; (ii) providing input to the Chairman on behalf of the independent Directors with respect to Board agendas; (iii) presiding at all meetings of the Board at which the Chairman is not present, as well as regularly scheduled executive sessions of independent Directors; (iv) in the case of a conflict of interest involving a Director, if appropriate, asking the conflicted Director to leave the room during discussion concerning such matter and, if appropriate, asking such Director to recuse him or herself from voting on the relevant matter; (v) communicating with the Chairman and the CEO, as appropriate, regarding meetings of the independent Directors and resources and information necessary for the Board to effectively carry out its duties and responsibilities; (vi) serving as liaison between the Chairman and the independent Directors; (vii) being available to Directors who have concerns that can not be addressed through the Chairman; (viii) having the authority to call meetings of the independent Directors; and (ix) performing other functions as may reasonably be requested by the Board or the Chairman.

When Whitehead describes the approach to intellectuality as a gain in the power of abstraction, so that «the irrelevant multiplicity is eliminated, and emphasis is laid on the elements of systematic order in the actual world» (PR 388), we take this to mean that mentality becomes habitually effective when its potentially anarchic initiatives are both nourished and preserved at lower, more reiterative levels of conceptual functioning.

We learned many things about these students» life situations that will enable us to help the succeeding student generations to be more effective ministers and to function as creative agents of mental health.

Building and maintaining effective relationships while functioning as a business liaison between our franchise community and the corporate office is important to Kevin, as well as having some fun along the way.»

Height: 6» 9» Weight: 210 Age: 21 Last: 71 Stats: 15.0 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 2.8 APG Johnson has a strange but effective game, playing as a center for Missouri State but functioning more as a ball - handler and utility scorer.

That is not to excuse Walcott, but one of the reasons for Vardy's success at Leicester was the functioning midfield; now that Arsenal will again have a functioning midfield following the addition of Grantit Xhaka and the banishing of Francis Coquelin to the bench, Walcott may again be effective up front, as he was in the 3 - 0 demolition of Manchester United.

Scientists at Freie Universität Berlin and the University of Strasbourg (France) have developed a new method for studying the function of ribonucleic acid (RNA) that provides more detailed results, is more cost - effective, as well as easier to work with than previous methods.

«Regardless if cognitive impairments precede substance use or vice versa, poorer cognitive functioning negatively impacts daily life and may cause lack of insight into one's substance use as a source of problems, impeding treatment utilization or decreasing the likelihood of effective treatment,» said senior author Deborah Hasin, PhD, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health professor of Epidemiology and in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center.

While displaying this behavior, the bonded platinum nanoparticles maintain an effective surface area functioning as a catalyst for chemical reactions, a discovery that could lower the production costs of platinum - catalyzed fuel cells.

«Factors such as adhering to a healthy lifestyle including a diet that is rich in essential nutrients, regular exercise engagement, and having an adequate cardiovascular profile all seem to be effective ways by which to preserve cognitive function and delay cognitive decline,» said Cohen.

In their erect state, they not only add exposed surface area, but also width, allowing the tongue to function as a highly effective nectar gathering device.

Finally, at least partly as a function of these new forces, there has been serious erosion in the quantity and quality of effective mentoring in its traditional dyadic, «mentor mentee» format.

Zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos illustrating the function of the transporter protein Abcb4 acting as effective chemical defense by keeping out chemical compounds from the embryos.

Learning what to ignore is critical for effective psychological functioning — it would be simply overwhelming to process the full stream of information available to our senses as we make our way through the world.

«While it still may be possible to optimize GlyT - 1 inhibition as a treatment, these negative results suggest GlyT - 1 inhibition is not a broadly effective or optimal therapeutic strategy to enhance NMDA glutamate receptor function in schizophrenia.»

To improve executive functions, focusing narrowly on them may not be as effective as also addressing emotional and social development (as do curricula that improve executive functions) and physical development (shown by positive effects of aerobics, martial arts, and yoga).

The findings of the study indicate that the strategy of specifically targeting the mitochondria may be effective for improving the function of arteries as we age.

With this comprehensive approach, TRANSVAC2 functions as a leverage and innovation catalyst between all stakeholders involved in vaccine R&D in Europe, and contributes to the development of effective products to address European and global health challenges.

Cost - effective creation of biofunctionalised scaffolds, tailored to function as stem cell niches for expansion, transport and delivery.

Cell therapy has been shown to be effective in reducing the infarct (scarring) caused by a heart attack as well as improving heart function when certain cell types are used — particularly cells from a person's own fat (adipose tissue).

The ultimate goal for Ann and Limesand is to find an effective therapy to restore salivary gland function fully and improve quality of life for these patients, but others suffering from chronic dry mouth for other reasons potentially could benefit, as well.

The finding that NK cells derived from iPSCs and expanded in vitro function as well, if not better, as compared to PB - NK cells is a great boost for those looking for effective cancer treatments.

NOAO as currently functioning and overseen is not structured to fulfill the role foreseen for an effective national organization acting on behalf of the ground - based OIR community.

We found that old animals bearing CD8 + TCE within Vbeta10 or Vbeta8 families failed to mount an effective immune response against HSV - 1, as judged by reduced numbers of peptide - major histocompatibility complex tetramer + CD8 T cells and an absence of antiviral lytic function.

Ben's research aims to document the impacts of invasive ants on biodiversity and ecological function, to develop effective management strategies, as well as to contribute to a more broader theoretical understandings of how and why invasions occur.

Although it does seem to be very effective in lowering the blood sugar, the studies on cinnamon's ability to function as an energy supplement are feeble.

«Reading has always been regarded as the most effective way to train the brain because it triggers so many aspects and functions of it,» says Dr Candrawinata.

THURSDAY, March 17, 2016 (HealthDay News)-- Acetaminophen — commonly known as Tylenol in the United States — isn't an effective choice for relieving osteoarthritis pain in the hip or knee, or for improving joint function, a new study finds.

Commonly known as Tylenol in the United States, acetaminophen isn't an effective choice for relieving osteoarthritis pain in the hip or knee, or for improving joint function, a new study finds.

It's been shown that 1 1/2 oz of dark chocolate a day reduces cortisol levels, otherwise known as the stress hormone, and that helps your metabolism to function in a more effective manner.