Sentences with phrase «impact research term»

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In terms of net new jobs, an indicator of economic expansion since they are jobs that had not previously existed, it's really startups that have the biggest impact, according to Kauffman research.
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.
Academic research on the benefits of mindfulness is still in short supply since the movement is new, but there are studies that show the long - term impact stress has on the brain, and more specifically the hippocampus.
Although U.S. Millennials are hardly a homogeneous population, we believe that generalizations based on our research illustrate the profound impact this generation is having on marketing — and are useful in understanding the reciprocity principle in terms of reach, relevance, reputation, relation, and referral.5
Many of the metrics that drive CEO pay are short - term and provoke decisions with negative long - term impact; underinvestment in research and development and choices that have long - term negative environmental impact.
In a carefully researched article (Yale Journal of Regulation, Summer 2001), Yale Law School professor Roberta Romano summarized studies on the economic impact of splitting the chair and CEO roles in U.S. companies (where combined CEO / chairs are the norm), finding that there is no statistically significant difference, in terms of stock price or accounting income, between companies that split the roles and those that don't.
The New York Times recently highlighted the long - term impact difficult schedules can have on family wellness, in an article called: «A growing body of research suggests that a child's language and problem - solving skills may suffer as a result of their parents» problematic schedules, and that they may be more likely than other children to smoke and drink when they're older.»
The Expanding Circle of Care The Beyond Dollars Research reveals 5 key insights on the true impact of long term care.
Louis Crandall, chief economist at the research firm Wrightson ICAP, described the likely consequences as «lots of short - term technical impacts, depending on how fast they did it, rather than fundamental problems.»
But as head of a research and educational institute committed to delivering long - term impacts, I often have to explain that Golden Rice is still undergoing rigorous testing and development.
This special edition Research Report provides insights regarding the modern - day American consumer by including the following: snapshots of the overall macroeconomic environment, data that spotlights spending trends, the potential impact of lower gasoline prices and opinions on the near and medium - term outlook with implications for the US dairy marketplace.
Despite finding that underreporting continues to be what she wrote in two 2013 studies to be an «alarming» and «overwhelming» problem, Dr. Johna Register - Mihalik, a research scientist and member of the faculty at the Matthew Gfeller Sport - Related TBI Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, recently told MomsTEAM that the reason she and her colleagues did not recommend the use of impact sensors in addressing the problem was that she viewed «the use of impact sensors in concussion detection, as the science, although a growing field of information, [as] just not quite there in [terms of] how the [y] may best be used from a clinical standpoint and across all sport settingsresearch scientist and member of the faculty at the Matthew Gfeller Sport - Related TBI Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, recently told MomsTEAM that the reason she and her colleagues did not recommend the use of impact sensors in addressing the problem was that she viewed «the use of impact sensors in concussion detection, as the science, although a growing field of information, [as] just not quite there in [terms of] how the [y] may best be used from a clinical standpoint and across all sport settingsResearch Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, recently told MomsTEAM that the reason she and her colleagues did not recommend the use of impact sensors in addressing the problem was that she viewed «the use of impact sensors in concussion detection, as the science, although a growing field of information, [as] just not quite there in [terms of] how the [y] may best be used from a clinical standpoint and across all sport settings.»
Research shows that long - term exposure to high levels of conflict has a negative impact on kids.
Teenage Pregnancy Research Programme Research Briefing No 7: Consequences of Teenage Parenthood: Pathways which minimise the long term negative impacts of teenage childbearing.
Breastfeeding has long been known to positively impact the health and immune systems of babies, but now new research is uncovering the power of breastfeeding in helping to prevent long term illnesses including asthma, allergies, celiac disease, Type 1 diabetes and obesity.
Dr Stern added: «However, other research suggests that incurring repeated head impacts can lead to long - term consequences, and we should be doing what we can at all levels in all sports to minimize these repeated hits.»
The majority of home visiting services and research have focused on the period prenatally through 2 to 3 years and thus have not measured long - term impacts on school readiness and school achievement.
More research is still needed to determine what components of programs are essential and which produce the greatest long - term impact.
In an Australian first, Deakin University research has found that sports concussions do have a long term, negative, impact on the brain.
He has conducted extensive research in maternal and child health and nutrition, long - term birth cohort studies, inequalities in health, and on the evaluation of the impact of major global health programs.
We support at - risk families by offering free professional home visiting, parent education and specialized preschool for children ages 0 to 5 — the time research shows these programs to have the greatest long term impact on children's development.
As a consequence of this research the past two decades (1989 - 2009) have witnessed a) a renewed recognition of the importance of contact and touch for babies in the context of improving breastfeeding initiation and duration [17]; b) an increased awareness of the role that close parental proximity and monitoring of babies plays in reducing SIDS and neglect [18][19]; and c) the impact of early mother - infant separation on long - term mental health [20]-- all leading to a resurgence of interest in parent - infant contact, particularly sleep contact.
Review research findings on the long - term impact of STDS on birth workers» self - images and ability to carry on their work
This IFS research puts the Budget's regressive impact beyond doubt: the poorest will be hit more than many of the richest in cash terms let alone as a percentage; poor and middle income families with children lose out more than any other household types and the very poorest families with children lose more than any other groups — with 5 per cent of their total income being cut.
Our research, to be published in Westminster next Tuesday, shows how the cumulative impact of the welfare reforms has been to push people into survival mode, squeezing them to focus on short - term, day - to - day getting by and preventing them from being able to make long - term positive changes to their lives.
Instead of thinking of his science only in terms of research, «now I know that if we really want to impact the society and make this a better world then we need to make sure that our discover [ies] do not only stay in our laboratories.»
Early childhood education research is focused on understanding these impacts, both near - and long - term.
This research in Transport aims to study the impact of cycle lanes on cyclist safety in terms of passing space given by overtaking vehicles.
This gives him both a postdoctoral research opportunity and guidance towards his long - term goal: «That my research has a high impact on public health.»
«Continued research examining this disparity is warranted and may favorably impact all service members» long term health.»
MBARI researchers hope to do additional research to understand the long - term biological impacts of trash in the deep sea.
That is more ambitious and potentially more scientifically fruitful than the previous such foundation project — the Long Term Ecological Research Network begun in 1980 — which largely answered specific questions about impacts in a specific region, albeit in a way that failed to allow comparisons with other sites.
With the SWOG anniversary, and the spotlight on cancer research cast by the federal Cancer Moonshot initiative, Unger and his colleagues wanted to study SWOG's long - term impact.
Now, a News & Analysis article gives a glimpse of the possible long - term impact that the shutdown could have on research.
The second week of the U.S. government shutdown found scientists more worried than ever about its long - term impact on research.
«The crane fly link was made as part of several longer - term studies — funded by The Natural Environment Research Council and Defra — investigating blanket bog ecosystems across several UK upland sites, including the Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and North York Moors.Dr Heinemeyer, who is currently leading a # 1m Defra - funded SEI project to further study the impacts of climate change and management on blanket bogs, said it wasn't only rare birds that were at risk from climate change.
The selection of a doctoral program: it's not quite marriage, but it's a long - term commitment that could turn into a lifetime relationship, perhaps impacting — positively or negatively — the rest of your research career.
«These textbooks discuss the impact of climate change on the Earth in hypothetical terms, in complete contradiction to scientific research findings,» he said.
«More research is needed to determine the long - term impacts of different mowing regimes on Florida resources and pollinators in Florida.»
«It's important to take an overall look at the big picture and ask whether how we are handling these security issues is costing us more in terms of negative impacts on research and connections with the international community than it is benefiting us.»
However, the research team notes that previous studies on associations between diet soda and risk of type 2 diabetes have produced mixed results, and further studies are needed to reveal the long - term health impact of artificially sweetened drinks.
With the growing use of mastectomy, fueled by celebrity disclosures and growing patient interest, further research is necessary to monitor whether the short - term employment consequences seen in this study will translate into longer term impacts on these women's employment and well - being, say the study authors.
«A focus on publication of reports in journals with high impact factors and success in securing of funding leads scientists to seek short - term success instead of cautious, deliberative, robust research,» the authors of the introductory piece write.
To find out, a group of scientists, engineers and policy experts, led by PNNL's Joint Global Change Research Institute, gathered at a workshop in Cambridge, Maryland, in April 2013 to consider the long - term impact of an expansion of the current natural gas boom on the rest of the world.
Like its predecessor report, which detailed 15 science opportunities ripe for advancement, The Future Postponed 2.0 provides a snapshot of 13 additional breakthrough opportunities for basic research and their potential long - term impacts.
Early sipping represents what is often a child's first direct experience with drinking, yet little research has examined the long - term impact of this behavior, in part because most studies do not measure early sipping and tasting alcohol with parental permission.
To test this hypothesis, the research team is now planning to explore the longer term behavioral impact of sleep - sacks in a larger group of preterm newborns.
By using long - term observations, scientists from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel have now shown that freshwater has already impacted convection in the last decade.
Also at Science, Brad Wible, 2005 — 07 Executive Branch Fellow at NIH, is a senior editor who works «to tell people why research matters and what society needs to consider in terms of social impacts, economics, ethics, politics, etc.» Like Thompson, he has always felt science was critical but underappreciated, so he works to make science «more attractive.»
«This is the first study that looks at all seven impact effects generated by hazardous asteroids and estimates which are, in terms of human loss, most severe,» said Clemens Rumpf, a senior research assistant at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, and lead author of the new study published in Geophysical Research Letters, a journal of the American Geophysicaresearch assistant at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, and lead author of the new study published in Geophysical Research Letters, a journal of the American GeophysicaResearch Letters, a journal of the American Geophysical Union.
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