Sentences with phrase «general changes measured»

First, on all but one measure, no effects of waitlist occurred, suggesting that in general changes measured can not be attributed to the effect of time and assessment alone.

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She cites a study which analyzes survey data revealing that, since the mid-1970s, a falling percentage of college - educated conservatives claim to «trust science,» compared to relatively stable numbers among liberals, and argues that those who oppose contraception, question the Neo-Darwinist narrative of evolution, or disagree with certain political measures to address global climate change, are opposed to science in general....

Group chairman Paul Rayner used the firm's annual general meeting to warn that demand for its wines in China was «softening, as a result of the leadership change and well - documented government austerity measures».

The measure rejected by Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Saturday would have imposed regular audits, created a new inspector general and made other changes to clean up the troubled agency.

The FCC's inspector general's office has changed course by agreeing to assist state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in a probe into fake comments submitted during a public comment period on a net neutrality mgeneral's office has changed course by agreeing to assist state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in a probe into fake comments submitted during a public comment period on a net neutrality mGeneral Eric Schneiderman in a probe into fake comments submitted during a public comment period on a net neutrality measure.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change over time in the general price level of goods and services that households acquire for the purpose of consumption, with reference to the price level in 2012, the base year, which has an index of 100.

«This case illustrates the cultural shift that has occurred at the Clinton Correctional Facility due in large measure to the changes in policy, procedures and training programs implemented following the Inspector General's report,» he added.

Ros Altmann, the director general of the Saga Group, links such changes to the child benefit measures -

ALBANY — The Federal Communications Commission inspector general's office on Monday changed course by agreeing to assist state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in a probe into fake comments submitted during a public comment period on a net neutrality mgeneral's office on Monday changed course by agreeing to assist state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in a probe into fake comments submitted during a public comment period on a net neutrality mGeneral Eric Schneiderman in a probe into fake comments submitted during a public comment period on a net neutrality measure.

In a March 26 letter to Justice Department Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, AAAS CEO Rush Holt said some of the new measures constitute much - needed and welcome changes relating to the testimony or statements examiners are permitted to offer in latent finger print analyses.

With a laugh, he recalls what his dissertation committee thought when he submitted a proposal to use the mathematics of general relativity to measure social change: «We don't know what this is.

Their results have shown that measures to protect the Baltic Sea have been somewhat effective, however, general climate change has, to some degree, buffered against these measures.

Although increased age was associated with specific influences on speed in cross-sectional comparisons, and in memory change in longitudinal comparisons among older adults, most of the relations between age and cognitive functioning in both cross-sectional and longitudinal comparisons were manifested as general influences shared with other cognitive measures.

But the reality is, scientists are in general agreement, and at this point effective action on climate change does not depend on either strengthening or more precisely measuring that agreement.

Combine these measurements with your gender, weight, and age and this calculator will find your percent of body fat, how much of your weight is lean mass and how much is fat mass, and your general fitness category.While the water displacement test is the most accurate way to determine body fat percent, skinfold tests are valuable because they can be done at home with the same person measuring each time, providing good measurements to monitor body composition changes over time.

General knowledge measured at kindergarten entrance may reflect early comprehension skills that are necessary when reading changes from a more procedural task in early grades (learning to read) to incorporating more comprehension around third through fifth grades (reading to learn).»

Goal setting based on individuals» relative capacities, then measuring success through change quotient vs an arbitrary general standard is a proven method for adults in a business setting.

The general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, Russell Hobby, said: «There are so many simultaneous changes to exams, grade boundaries and measures that it would be difficult to ascribe any effect to the 2010 boycott.

«We have received confirmation from the Canada Revenue Agency that, while the legislation is subject to Parliamentary approval, consistent with its general approach for proposed income tax changes, it is administering the measure on the basis that $ 10,000 is the new TFSA annual contribution limit.

Any changes in electrolyte levels and general blood cell health will be measured as well.

But the reality is, scientists are in general agreement, and at this point effective action on climate change does not depend on either strengthening or more precisely measuring that agreement.

General conclusion: never measure at locations with huge diurnal variation, if the intention is to calculate a «global» or «background» CO2 level, as that has always a positive bias of variable magnitude, depending of local release / uptake and wind speed / diurnal turbulence changes.

«As a general point, it seems to me that, if climate change is as serious a problem as the climate «community» believes, then it will re quire large measures that need broadly based commitment from all walks of our society.»

It aims to: explain major policy measures including general environmental strategy towards a green growth and skills development strategy; discuss the green structural change and its impact on the labour market and outline the plans that Korea has put in place for skills response; present case studies that show actual examples of skills response to green economy in various sectors; and discuss the current approach and suggest policy recommendations.

As a general point, it seems to me that, if climate change is as serious a problem as the climate «community» believes, then it will require large measures that need broadly based commitment from all walks of our society.

The concept is related to the more general phenomenon of climate change, which refers to changes in the totality of attributes that define climate — not only sur - face temperatures, but also precipitation patterns, winds, ocean currents, and other measures of the Earth's climate.

Solomon et al. (2010) mentioned that NCAR Thermosphere - Ionosphere Electrodynamics General Circulation Model (TIE - GCM) model simulations for ~ 97 — 600 km altitude showed, that the estimated change in total EUV energy input is approximately commensurate with the measured density change.

When the paper's four authors first tested the finished model's global - warming predictions against those of the complex computer models and against observed real - world temperature change, their simple model was closer to the measured rate of global warming than all the predictions of the complex «general - circulation» models (see the picture which heads this post).

This technical document contains a general description of the health impacts of climate change and possible adaptation measures.

Bernard, A.L., and M. Vielle, 2003: Measuring the welfare cost of climate change policies: A comparative assessment based on the computable general - equilibrium Model GEMINI - E3.

'' Cities and businesses recognise the economic benefits that come with fighting climate change, and they're setting a great example by establishing clear goals and measuring the impact of their work,» said Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP, three - term Mayor of New York City, the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change, and chair of the Financial Stability Board's Task Force on Climate - related Financial Disclosures, who joined a discussion on climate risk disclchange, and they're setting a great example by establishing clear goals and measuring the impact of their work,» said Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP, three - term Mayor of New York City, the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change, and chair of the Financial Stability Board's Task Force on Climate - related Financial Disclosures, who joined a discussion on climate risk disclChange, and chair of the Financial Stability Board's Task Force on Climate - related Financial Disclosures, who joined a discussion on climate risk disclosure.

Pending that, it is possible to fall back on anecdotal evidence and general impression, and some of that may be reassuring, suggesting that a good deal has changed in European and British society since the middle of the twentieth century — and that may be due in no short measure to the longer term political, moral and legal impact of measures such as the European Convention on Human Rights.

Reasons for limited change include a general resistance to change, a misalignment between how firms compensate partners and how they measure profitability, or not having the right professional staff to help with new initiatives.

In cases of imperative need arising from changes in the situation and failing a Council decision, Member States may take the necessary measures as a matter of urgency having regard to the general objectives of the joint action.

[A proposed Article of Amendment changing the procedure by which the Legislature declares a measure to be an emergency law, adopted by the General Court during the sessions of the years 1977 and 1980, was rejected by the people on the fourth day of November, 1980.]

Under the General settings, you'll be able to turn on the shock sensor, which will measure the impact of a collision, and change the unit settings from kilometers per hour to miles.

Formulated quality and quantitative control measures to evaluate product inventory and general operating logistics and monitored competitive products by reporting price changes and distribution patterns.

The study was powered to detect a change of 0.5 standard deviations (SDs) on one measure of mother — child interaction (the CARE Index) and one measure of maternal mental health (the General Health Questionnaire), allowing for a 25 % loss to follow - up and using 80 % power.

The HADS is a valid and reliable measure for assessing general anxiety and depression without considering physical symptoms [16], which might be due to hormonal change during the postnatal period.

The study used a repeated - measures design to assess change at pre - and post-intervention and five - month follow - up using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (parent and adolescent rated), McMaster General Functioning Scale (parent - and adolescent - rated), Parent Stress Scale, and Kansas Parenting Satisfaction Scale as assessment measures.

Workload, in particular tight deadlines, too much work and too much pressure or responsibility, a lack of managerial support, organisational changes at work, violence and role uncertainty are identified causes of work - related stress.1 These factors are antecedents of sickness presenteeism which is mediated by mental and physical health.2 At the individual level, chronic stress produces long - term deleterious effects in health, namely, cardiovascular diseases, 3 burn - out, anxiety and depression.4 Sickness absence in Europe is associated with psychosocial work factors.5 The link between work performance, stress and health poses an important challenge to workers, employers and organisations in general, as stress should be monitored and mitigation measures implemented accordingly.6