Some ways to move in this direction include eliminating journal
impact factor as a criterion and removing identifying information from cover letters, they continue.
Another area of concern highlighted by the report was the use of journal
impact factors as an indicator of the quality of particular papers.
We hope this account will convince some scientists and funding organizations to revoke their acceptance of
impact factors as an accurate representation of the quality — or impact — of a paper published in a given journal.
All seven of the UK's research councils have signed up to a declaration that calls for the academic community to stop using journal
impact factors as a proxy for the quality of scholarship.
We hope this account will convince some scientists and funding organizations to revoke their acceptance of
impact factors as an accurate representation of the quality — or impact — of a paper published in a given journal.
Not exact matches
These
factors speak only
as of the date hereof, and new
factors may emerge or changes to the foregoing
factors may occur that could
impact our business.
Actual results or outcomes may differ materially from those implied by the forward - looking statements
as a result of the
impact of a number of
factors, many of which are discussed in more detail in our Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals
as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such
as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse
impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse
impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the
impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such
as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such
as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such
as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers,
as well
as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or
impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco
as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Based on our experience, we initially thought this was due to a combination of two
factors: a normal, temporary performance
impact when upgrading the operating system
as iPhone installs new software and updates apps, and minor bugs in the initial release which have since been fixed.
These
factors include, but are not limited to, the prospects of entering into agreements with existing or other carriers to fly new aircraft, ongoing negotiations between SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet and their major partners regarding their contractual obligations, uncertainties regarding operation of new aircraft, the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots, the
impact of regulatory issues such
as pilot rest rules and qualification requirements, and the ability to obtain aircraft financing.
Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward - looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, doubts about the Company's ability to continue
as a going concern, the need to obtain additional funding, risks in product development plans and schedules, rapid technological change, changes and delays in product approval and introduction, customer acceptance of new products, the
impact of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company and its competitors, risk of operations in Israel, government regulations, dependence on third parties to manufacture products, general economic conditions and other risk
factors detailed in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
But
as we know, oil prices and Canada's overall economy will have a strong
impact on the city's growth in the future, and the possible effects of the oil price drop were not
factored into our calculations.
«I think at the end of the day that virtually all of the «trade war» effects will be negotiated away and the true economic
impact on industries
as well
as specific companies will be very small, so I haven't
factored the
impact of any trade war considerations into my portfolio,» she said.
«I worked at Google for 3 years and it was very difficult to leave but there was one major
factor that helped me make the decision - the
impact I could ever have on the business
as an individual was minimal.
Bedrooms serve
as the backdrop for efforts to arrive at quality sleep, and
factors such
as light, temperature, noise and distractions can have a big
impact.
Such risks, uncertainties and other
factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the
impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature,
impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and
factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various
factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the
impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to
as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
The Journal of the American Medical Association just released a study that found a county where a person resides can make
as much an
impact on their heath
as other
factors, like ethnicity and genetics.
The policy is not the only reason investment has fallen dramatically, but is a contributing
factor, Prentice said in an interview
as he urged the government to assess the
impact of the changes.
Adjusted EPS for 1Q18 was affected by the same
factors impacting Adjusted pretax income,
as well
as a lower number of shares and lower tax rate used to compute EPS
as discussed above.
It's probably not a total shock to you that personality has a serious
impact on career success and earnings (after all, surveys show that entrepreneurs
factor personality into hiring decisions
as much
as they do skill.)
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of
factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders
as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively
impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters
as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such
as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other
factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
There are worrying social
impacts downstream
as a result of these
factors: a lowered marriage rate, more adult children cohabiting with their parents, a reduction in the birthrate, and young people holding off on major life events such
as starting relationships or home ownership.
IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external
factors such
as Number of businesses and Corporate profit in the Web Design Services industry
impact industry performance..
Key findings of the study illustrated that customer service not only affects revenue, but has a long lasting
impact, with customer service ranking
as the No. 1
factor influencing how much a consumer trusts a company.
IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external
factors such
as Global per capita income and GDP of the BRIC nations in the Global Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing industry
impact industry performance..
IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external
factors such
as Number of broadband connections and Corporate profit in the Online Recruitment Sites industry
impact industry performance..
While some segments of the KMT pointed to the event
as a last - minute external
factor that swung many voters in DPP's direction in many competitive races, analysts and DPP supporters argue that the video probably only had marginal
impact on the electoral outcome.
Although a tightening labor market has driven up prices in some segments, such
as single - family homes, it's «not enough to overcome downward pressure from other
factors,» says Zentner, who adds that recent hurricanes likely won't have a lasting
impact on national prices either.
Other
factors such
as the overall economic environment, or timing of the launch into the marketplace — such
as if the product is seasonal in nature — can have a significant
impact on the campaign's success.
There are many
factors that can
impact the process, such
as how the borrower repairs the property (ie: self repair or contractors); who the investor is on the loan and what their guidelines are; and the status of the loan when the claim is received.
As a global retailer, Walmart's operating results are significantly
impacted by macroeconomic and regional economic
factors outside of management's control.
As a global retailer, our operating results are significantly
impacted by macroeconomic
factors outside of our control.
Virtually all of the improvement in the $ 4.9 billion deficit was due to «economic»
factors ($ 4.7 billion),
as the reprofiling of $ 1 billion of infrastructure funding from 2010 - 11 to 2011 - 12 slightly offset the net
impact of the loss in the Government's sale of common equity in GM.
The same cost
factors impact our Canadian operations
as in the Unites States.
Issues with cash flow are the first and most immediate
factor that can kill the success of an otherwise thriving business — so this
factor will have a big
impact on the salary you take
as a business owner.
Many
factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the
impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the
impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks
as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
Excluding the
impact of currency, the increase in Adjusted EBITDA reflected incremental gains from cost savings initiatives (2) that were partly offset by a combination of
factors that included higher input costs, lower net sales
as well
as business investments in Rest of World markets.
Overall, our work suggests that stability in financial markets might be improved by considering how social, environmental and procedural
factors such
as the release of important financial information may
impact the hormone levels of traders participating in those markets, and therefore could be of benefit to policymakers intent on developing more efficient institutions.
Such investments meet what's known
as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards —
factors central to assessing the sustainability
impact of a company.
But, judging from recent messaging, Fed policymakers have yet to see compelling evidence of an acceleration in overall activity, viewing growth
as set to remain at around trend rates, and are reluctant to
factor in any significant
impact from the Trump administration's future policies.
Factors impacting natural gas value include seasonal variations (since natural gas is used to generate electricity and heat / cool homes), severe weather disruptions (such
as hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, a key natural gas - producing region in the world), and alternative energy developments.
There are several
factors that will
impact your certificate of deposit rate, such
as the term of the CD and the amount of your contribution.
Ford called out cold weather in key markets
as a contributing
factor to its year / year drop, while also citing the weather's
impact on «the timing» of some fleet deliveries.
Taxes are an important
factor as they
impact the amount of spendable income that you actually have.
As such, the batch prices of companies being tracked by the ETF are more receptive to
factors that do not regard or
impact blockchain technology.
A variety of
factors — such
as the outlook for economic growth and inflation, supply and demand for credit, market sentiment, and other
factors beyond the Fed's control —
impact long - term rates.
As was revealed in the just - released 2017 AFP Risk Survey, one of the top three risk
factors having the greatest
impact on organizations» earnings in the next three years was «U.S. political and regulatory uncertainty.»
What other financial
factors — such
as funding college education or your ideal retirement horizon — may
impact how aggressively you grow?
We consider an allocation to smart beta
as a systematic way to access those
factors that have historically had a positive
impact on returns.
One
factor that's in a lot of people refer to Bitcoin in particular
as having a big
impact on its evaluation is, it's a scarce entity.