Sentences with phrase «standard formulas for»

There are no standard formulas for these ratios.

Such «population in poverty» estimates, as used in the standard formulas for allocation of funds to states and LEAs (discussed above), are usually available only for LEAs, counties, and states.

Our WACC is based on standard formulas for calculating the cost of debt (risk - free rate plus a spread based on credit rating) and equity (CAPM).

While there's no standard formula for calculating your customer retention rate, here's one accurate way of measuring it.

There's a standard formula for calculating gross margin.

In addition, HP Co. finds it more equitable to offer severance benefits based on a standard formula for our Section 16 officers because severance often serves as a bridge when employment is involuntarily terminated, and should therefore not be affected by other, longer - term accumulations.

«There is no standard formula for how research should be done.»

A standard formula for calculating tumor volume (in cubic millimeters) was used: length × (width) 2/2.

Most trials cop out to using a standard formula for controls, which usually renders a lot of questionably useful experimental data questionably.

Well, it's good to see, the trailer for Marvel's latest offering, Guardians of the Galaxy, doesn't follow the standard formula for action trailers.

Because the comic book studio has put a genre twist on their standard formula for nearly every film: Captain America: The Winter Soldier was a political thriller, Guardians of the Galaxy flaunted its trippy space opera inspirations, Spider - Man: Homecoming recalled John Hughes teen comedies.

Fullan asserts that, while there is no standard formula for changing the culture of an organization, sustainable improvement requires several years of effort to work through complex cultural issues such as resistance to change and acculturation of the new leader.215 Turnover that occurs every two or three years makes it unlikely that a principal will get beyond the stages of initiation and early implementation.

Wake County Schools is also considering a recommendation to institute a standard formula for enrollment caps at schools that have reached capacity.

If a book has five 3 - star reviews consisting of one - liners similar to, «It was okay but I wouldn't read it again» and one 5 - star review of 250 words following the above standard formula for literary reviews, potential readers are more likely to listen to that one review of quality over the others — returning a modicum of respect to the medium.

(Note: There is no standard formula for Invested Capital.

You'll still need to do some homework - for example, there is no standard formula for a «balanced» fund so you'll need to check what's included in each investment mix

In the interest of expediency, from now on we're going with a standard formula for stories about monthly records (TK is a journalism notation for «to come» and serves shorthand for «insert information here»):

The grey bar gives an estimate of statistical error, according to a standard formula for error in the estimate of the mean of a time series (in this case the observed time series of Δαs / ΔTs) given the time series» length and variance.

There is no standard formula for determining the amount of severance, as the negotiation for each agreement will be influenced by factors unique to each employment situation.

Not exact matches

But getting too far ahead of your skis, spending more than you can afford shooting for levels of unnecessary precision, setting standards that make no sense and add no value to your offerings, or trying to address too broad a set of needs and customers are formulas for expensive failures.

The Six Sigma standard needs to take a step or two back because; while it's a great goal and a significant standard to shoot for in some businesses and contexts, it's a foolish fantasy and a false formula in the majority of cases.

AIDA is one of the most standard copywriting formulas for most any type of marketing copy.

Straying from the standard, modern superhero formula it helped to pioneer in 2002, Homecoming is more teen comedy than it is a «good vs. evil» tale, highlighting a distinctive setting in Queens as the battleground for crushes, parties and yes, actual super villains — this one played by Michael Keaton in a scene - stealing performance.

Supernovae: For distances between galaxies, scientists measure the brightness of supernovae based on the mathematical formulae used to determine brightness as measured by distance, called «The Standard Candle».

Nuovo Pasta has taken those needs to heart by reevaluating the formulas for its retail products to ensure they meet the highest quality standards possible for the price.

Fonterra will form a global partnership with Beingmate with a total investment of $ 615m, tod help meet China's growing demand for infant formula and also promote the improvement of product quality and safety standards in the country.

Allan also has regulatory and technical affairs experience in the infant formula industry and has worked for the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization helping develop Codex international food standards.

Some of the highest quality formulas of this kind originate in European nations, whose standards for «organics» are much higher than those of the United States.

Infant formula has been the standard nutritional source in hospital neonatal units for many years.

Although the FDA didn't set standards for infant formula until 1980, commercial infant formula has been around since the late 1800s.

While U.S. Formulas are improving, European brands have been maintaining their high organic standards for over 50 years.

If the infant does not tolerate the standard formula that WIC has contracted through either Enfamil or Similac, the doctor of the infant can write a prescription for a different formula.

We have worked for years for safer composition, labelling and marketing standards in the EU and at Codex — where the powerful producer countries and corporations are currently pushing to expand the market for formulas for older babies.

New Codex Briefing IBFAN Follow - up Formula Briefing IBFAN's Codex Working Group has prepared a briefing paper to highlight our recommendations for the revision of the Follow - up Formula Codex Standard (Codex Stan 156 - 1987) at the 39th Codex nutrition meeting to be held in...

If the regulations were brought into line with international standards and enforced, formula could be cheaper for those parents who use it — not promotional price cuts, but permanent lower prices.

Though Hipp formula is manufactured under the highest standards and checked for contamination, the WHO recommends that all water be boiled prior to mixing formula to insure no bacterial contamination is present in either the water or the formula.

Though Holle formula is manufactured under the highest standards and checked for contamination, the WHO recommends that all water be boiled prior to mixing formula to insure no bacterial contamination is present in either the water or the formula.

Though Lebenswert formula is manufactured under the highest standards and checked for contamination, the WHO recommends that all water be boiled prior to mixing formula to insure no bacterial contamination is present in either the water or the formula.

IBFAN's Codex Working Group has prepared a briefing paper to highlight our recommendations for the revision of the Follow - up Formula Codex Standard (Codex Stan 156 - 1987) at the 39th Codex nutrition meeting to be held in Berlin, 4 - 8th December.

Carnation «s Good Start was billed as the first predigested, whey - based infant formula designed for the routine feeding of babies who may be allergic to standard cow «s milk - based formulas or soy - based formulas.

When women receive the message that they must meet a certain standard (unmedicated childbirth, exclusive breastfeeding, co-sleeping, 24/7 baby wearing, etc.) in order to be a good mother or that things like childbirth interventions, formula, and sleep training are actually harmful to their babies, it sets them up for exhaustion, isolation, and feelings of failure.

As mentioned above, organic formula manufacturers will have to pass investigation by certain organizations for their products to be certified and sold as well as standard food regulatory bodies such as the FDA.

And while it used to be that white rice cereal was considered a standard first supplement to breastmilk or formula, there are actually many healthier, whole food options for parents to choose from.

Several weeks ago, the agency issued draft guidance on structure / function claims for infant formula, suggesting that in order to be substantiated, such claims require «competent and reliable evidence,» preferably from randomized, double blind studies — a rigorous scientific standard.

Indeed, its own standards for infant formula claims (in the area of direct comparisons to breast milk) have actually weakened over the years.

The main reason for this is that mothers choosing the promoted infant formula over breast milk do not or can not comply with the sanitation standards required for such products.

Oh and to top it off the side of the box said, «breast milk is the optimal nutrition for your baby.It is the gold standard by which we design our formulas.»

Policy makers have yet to implement internationally - agreed formula marketing standards in the UK, but there are some measures preventing the promotion of infant formula and using follow - on formula for cross-promotion.

So, with that all in mind, my questions to you would be: which aspects of the Codex standard on infant formula require strengthening and which measures would you recommend for improving the safety and quality of infant formula?

The ingredients must adhere to the Codex standard for infant formula, and any additional ingredients not * specifically * allowed for in the Codex must have scientific evidence supporting the benefit to the infant before it can be added.