Sentences with phrase «while controlling factors»

If researchers can develop a reliable IQ test for dogs, they can use dogs to study these links while controlling factors like diet and exercise, according to the researchers.

The «growth score» is a state - produced calculation quantifying students» year - to - year improvement on standardized tests while controlling factors such as poverty.

Not exact matches

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.

In late August, Mordy wrote an article entitled «China's Crash: Postponed» asserting that while China is, indeed, moving toward a market economy, it is still controlled largely by the government, and therefore policy remains the most important risk factor.

While weather is a factor in roughly half of all flight delays, Gerchick writes in his book that nearly a third can be attributed to factors that regulators consider to be within an airline's control, including mechanical problems and crew scheduling mix - ups.

First, he reviews 21 published analyses to relate turnover to volatility reduction while controlling for other factors.

While Syria is equipped with a relatively sophisticated air defense system, a lack of training, command and control and other human factors are probably responsible for the failure of the system during the attack.

While its very large e-commerce has been a strong driver of the rise of alternative payment providers in the country, Citi points at a number of other factors that have facilitated the rise of those third - party payment companies, among which an under - developed banking system viewed by the public as quite unreliable (unsurprising given how tightly controlled banking is in China, which has stifled customer - oriented innovation), and «relaxed regulation.»

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Some contributing factors to high blood pressure can be controlled, while others can not.

While you can't always control everything about your family, you can take steps to address some risk factors.

Under the current teacher and principal evaluation system, students» growth scores — a state - produced calculation that quantifies students» year - to - year improvement on standardized tests while controlling for factors like poverty — make up 20 percent of evaluations for teachers whose courses culminate in the state tests.

While the current New York City congressional delegation consists of 11 Democrats and one Republican, a makeup that is unlikely to change this year, results from key primaries in three swing districts outside the city have set the stage for races that could factor into which party controls the House after November's elections.

After controlling for other factors, a generic drug in the highest marketing competition group was expected to see a decrease of 32 percent in price over the study period, while a generic drug in the lowest market competition was expected to see a price increase of 47 percent over the same period.

But he says that naturalistic studies should ideally be well - controlled lab experiments that aim to emulate the characteristics of information processing in everyday environments, while controlling for confounding factors.

While the current study controlled for a large number of vascular risk factors, no information was available for vascular biomarkers, and migraine specifics, such as migraine aura.

The researchers believe that while there are some economic, cultural and social factors that may make certain of the «soft path» measures such as population control difficult, the «soft path» measures offer the more realistic path forward in terms of reducing water stress.

While controlling blood pressure, blood sugar and LDL - cholesterol levels reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes, only 7 percent of diabetic participants in three major heart studies had recommended levels of these three factors, according to research from the Heart Disease Prevention Program at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.

Compared with the general population, and after controlling for confounding factors (such as disease duration, other co-existing diseases and socio - economic factors), patients with RA actively on TNF inhibitor treatment were 50 percent more likely to have ACS, while those who had never taken these medications were over twice as likely to have ACS.

Hypertension is the most important treatable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and while it is especially common in the elderly and in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), these are the least studied groups in randomized controlled trials examining the health effects of lowering blood pressure.

While some, such as age and family history, are beyond the individual's control, many risk factors can be reduced through lifestyle choices, such as exercising more, quitting smoking and adopting a heart - healthy diet.

«Stem cell reprogramming factor controls change in cellular energy generation: Research reveals role for KLF4 protein in instructing cells to undergo metabolic changes while acquiring stem cell characteristics.»

While my husband was on call, and even when he wasn't, I buried myself in transcription factors that control developmental genes.

The research team was therefore able to calculate how the incidence rose and fell in each country in relation to violence, while controlling for other factors such as economic development, refugee influx, and the year of the region's broader epidemic, which generally peaked in 1996.

While it is possible to induce atherosclerosis in some mice, it is important to realize that the presence of cholic acid can influence transcription factors controlling genes involved with regulating lipoprotein metabolism and inflammation, both of which are important in the development of atherosclerosis (16, 17), and can also promote gallstones in certain mouse strains (18, 19).

Studying the diseased cells in a controlled environment allows scientists to test environmental factors and drugs on the cells, while also gaining insight into how the neurons develop defects or dysfunction.

We aim to keep patients on track for controlling their disease while we gain a greater understanding of the factors that govern response to particular drugs.

While there are many factors to disease, controlling what you can is a great way to give your body the attention it deserves.

When the researchers compared average cytokine levels in CFS patients versus the healthy control samples, they found that only 2 of the 51 substances they tested for were significantly different: One, called tumor growth factor beta, was higher in CFS patients, while the other, called resistin, was lower.

While hidden food sensitivities are one reason for hormonal imbalance, there are many other factors which can add to hormonal imbalance, such as the birth control pill, stress, pregnancy and childbirth.

While it should go without saying that severe joint pain can cause serious psychological distress, research has also suggested that beliefs about pain control and feelings of helplessness, emotional factors like anxiety and depression, and social support all play important roles in how we experience and adjust to pain.

While a variety of factors can influence a woman's symptoms during this time (including genetics, nutrition, medications, etc), it is largely controlled by hormones, and getting hormones in proper balance can go a long way toward reducing symptoms.

While other health factors were controlled for in the modelling, the researchers caution that they can't exclude the possibility that the preserved cognition in individuals who consume more berries could also be influenced by other lifestyle choices like more exercise.

While anyone who sits for long periods can develop a blood clot, certain factors boost your risk, including obesity, smoking, being pregnant, having heart failure, kidney conditions, a previous clot, cancer, or taking certain medications, such as birth control pills.

While you can't control for everything, this study controlled for dietary fat, total calorie intake, age, smoking status, BMI, and other risk factors for heart disease.

It's important to find methods that work for you and to actively practice them, while at the same time removing or reducing those stress factors that you can control.

While not all of them are under your influence, one factor you can control is the nutrients you provide your body.

While we may not have much control over our biological factors, we do have a fair amount of control over the psychological factors.

Several studies show meat intake to be a breast cancer risk factor, even when confounding factors, such as total caloric intake and total fat intake, are controlled.22, 23 Part of the reason may be that meat becomes a source of carcinogens and / or mutagens, such as HCAs, that are formed while cooking meat at high temperatures.

While there are many factors that women can not control, says Alice Bender, MS, RDN, AICR's Head of Nutrition Programs, the good news from this report is that all women can take steps to lower their breast cancer risk.

When playing with Tour controls, the length of your backswing and speed of your follow through determine power, while the club path through the ball will be the most important factor in accounting for accuracy.

In order to provide a more detailed picture of the factors that are associated with teacher layoff notices, we then examine the effects of each of these various factors on the probability that a teacher received a layoff notice, while controlling for the others.

While standardized test scores are typically the measure of student learning used by VAM researchers, studies show that test scores are subject to numerous factors that teachers do not control, according to Audrey Amrein and David Berliner (PDF).

While there are many factors for first year faculty to consider that aid in student retention, faculty can focus on factors they have control over.

While this approach allows us to control for many of the circumstances that are associated with both maltreatment and educational outcomes, it can not account for harder - to - observe factors that could nonetheless play a significant role in a child's academic progress.

While complex statistical methods are often used to «control» or «account» for students» levels of risk or risk factors, much debate exists about the extent to which such statistical controls, no matter how sophisticated, indeed work (e.g., to partly / wholly eliminate «bias»).

This learner - centered approach focuses on factors that are under the control of the learner, while taking into account their interaction with the environment and context.

Students» academic and social competence — while certainly under the control of internal factors — are not fixed.

While all social and environmental factors affecting children's lives outside of school do not fall within our locus of control, every second of what happens upon crossing the threshold of the school can be clearly defined to support student learning and character development.

This is likely due to the fact that while Koedel, his colleageus, and others argue (often with solid evidence) that controlling for «observed student and school characteristics» helps to mitigate bias, there is still unobserved student and school characteristics that can not be observed, quantified, and hence controlled for or factored out, and this (will likely forever) prevent bias's «entire mitgation.»