def _is_for_synthesis(study_annotations):
    """checks if the study whose annotations are in study_annotations
    is intended for synthesis (aka nominated)"""
    for ann in study_annotations:
        if '@property' in ann:
            if ann['@property'] == 'ot:notIntendedForSynthesis':
                val = ann['$']
                if val is True:
                    return False
    return True