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Record 1 2014-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Biochemistry
CONT

The objective of the research is to make use of the self-assembly and metal-binding properties of a biological nanostructure, the TMV [Tobacco Mosaic Virus], in the development of novel functional materials and fabrication processes for energy microsystems applications. The TMV is a high aspect ratio cylindrical plant virus that can be genetically engineered to include amino acids with enhanced metal-binding properties. These genetic modifications facilitate electroless plating of the molecules as well as self-assembly onto various substrates. The developed processes will be incorporated in the fabrication of new, nanostructured small-scale energy storage devices.

Key term(s)
  • biological nano-structure

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Biochimie
CONT

Cette infrastructure est dédiée à l'étude intégrée du transport de molécules électroactives à travers des nanostructures biologiques comme les canaux ioniques et autres pompes cellulaires.

CONT

De même qu'un couturier «habille sur mesure» un gabarit avec des vêtements, les chimistes ont pensé se servir de ces nanostructures biologiques comme gabarit pour créer et assembler des structures métalliques ou minérales.

Key term(s)
  • nano-structure biologique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física atómica
  • Bioquímica
CONT

Una nanoestructura biológica es simplemente una molécula biológica (o un agrupamiento de ellas) cuyo tamaño va del orden desde unos pocos nanómetros hasta cientos de ellos; ejemplos de éstas son: la doble hélice de ADN [ácido desoxirribonucleico] con un diámetro de 2 nm (aunque su longitud es mucho mayor), el cual se encuentra plegado en los cromosomas (de una micra de diámetro por 5 de largo).

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Record 2 2000-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Behaviour
  • Phraseology
CONT

The Vineland Social Maturity Scale, originally developed by Edgar A. Doll, represented an early attempt to measure social competence. Doll defined social competence as "a functional composite of human traits which subserves social usefulness as reflected in self-sufficiency and in service to others. "This aspect of human behavior has also been termed adaptive behavior and has been incorporated as a major component in the definition of mental retardation.

CONT

The adaptive behaviors of 20 autistic, 20 Down syndrome, and 20 developmentally normal children were compared using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale. (Source: PASCAL database).

Key term(s)
  • social quotient
  • social competence

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement humain
  • Phraséologie
CONT

Le comportement adaptatif [...] découle d'une attitude positive en face de la frustration, d'une approche de type « processus de résolution des problèmes » [...] - un individu [...] essaiera de se conformer aux valeurs et aux normes du groupe auquel il s'identifie et auquel il aimerait appartenir.

PHR

comportement adaptatif à l'école, au foyer, en société, au travail.

Spanish

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Record 3 1994-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychometry and Psychotechnology
CONT

The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale in a sample of normal French children: ... Standardized mean scores of French children were comparable to those of the American normative sample ... overall findings support the cross-cultural stability of the psychometric properties of this instrument, attention is drawn to potential problems in the use of the Vineland scales, with special reference to autistic samples. (Source: PASCAL database).

OBS

"Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales", 1984 revision of the "Vineland Social Maturity Scale".

OBS

Vineland Social Maturity Scale : a scale designed to assess social maturity in terms of the ability to come to terms with one's social needs and assume responsibility. Norms are available up to age twenty-five. One scale may also be used with younger or retarded people. A "social age"(SA) and a "social quotient" may be answered from the 117 items. The Vineland Social Maturity Scale, originally developed by Edgar A. Doll, represented an early attempt to measure social competence. Doll defined social competence as "a functional composite of human traits which subserves social usefulness as reflected in self-sufficiency and in service to others. "This aspect of human behavior has also been termed adaptive behavior and has been incorporated as a major component in the definition of mental retardation.

Key term(s)
  • Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychométrie et psychotechnique
OBS

Dans les sources consultées et dans la base de données PASCAL, le titre anglais de cette échelle bien connue en psychiatrie n'est pas traduit en français. Néanmoins le terme «comportement adaptatif» est bien consacré, d'où la proposition «échelle de comportement adaptatif de Vineland».

CONT

Échelle de maturité sociale Vineland. Cette échelle peut être utilisée dans les cas suivants : - Un index qualitatif des variations dans les cas «anormaux». - Une mesure d'amélioration suivant une thérapie. - Lors d'études cliniques sur la détérioration ou le déclin des facultés mentales. - Pour distinguer le retard mental associé d'incapacité sociale du retard mental associé de capacité sociale. - Pour aider à l'orientation d'un enfant (à l'école ou à la maison). - Pour évaluer l'influence de l'environnement et des handicaps.

Spanish

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