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GENERALIZED FUNCTION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- abstraction hierarchy
1, record 1, English, abstraction%20hierarchy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The abstraction hierarchy includes five levels of information : functional purpose, abstract function, generalized function, physical function and physical form. 2, record 1, English, - abstraction%20hierarchy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hiérarchie d'abstraction
1, record 1, French, hi%C3%A9rarchie%20d%27abstraction
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La hiérarchie d'abstraction est une décomposition fonctionnelle à cinq niveaux utilisée pour modéliser l'environnement de travail des systèmes sociotechniques complexes [...] 2, record 1, French, - hi%C3%A9rarchie%20d%27abstraction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-01-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
1, record 2, English, recessive%20dystrophic%20epidermolysis%20bullosa
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RDEB 1, record 2, English, RDEB
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RDEB is an autosomal recessive inherited condition. This means both parents are carriers, yet they are unaffected. When each parent has a copy of the altered gene, there is a 1 in 4 chance or 25% that the child will be affected. 1, record 2, English, - recessive%20dystrophic%20epidermolysis%20bullosa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Although in some cases this form of EB [epidermolysis bullosa] can be mild with generalized blistering, typically the recessive forms of EB tend to be more severe. Onset is usually at birth with areas of missing skin. Generalized blistering then scarring can occur on skin surfaces and mucous membranes. Scarring may limit range of motion of extremities. Fusion of fingers and toes and contractures cause deformity and loss of function. 1, record 2, English, - recessive%20dystrophic%20epidermolysis%20bullosa
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Épiderme et derme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épidermolyse bulleuse dystrophique récessive
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9pidermolyse%20bulleuse%20dystrophique%20r%C3%A9cessive
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EBDR 1, record 2, French, EBDR
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'EB [épidermolyse bulleuse] dystrophique est causée par des mutations dominantes ou récessives du gène COL7A1 qui code pour le collagène de type VII [...] Les mutations pathologiques conduisent à la production d'un collagène de type VII non fonctionnel ou à son absence. En conséquence, les fibrilles d'ancrage de la jonction dermo-épidermique ne sont pas assemblées correctement ou ne sont pas formées, ce qui réduit l'adhérence entre le derme et l'épiderme et provoque des plaies. Les patients atteints d'EBDR souffrent donc de ces plaies pendant toute leur vie [...] 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9pidermolyse%20bulleuse%20dystrophique%20r%C3%A9cessive
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Epidermis y dermis
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- epidermólisis bullosa distrófica recesiva
1, record 2, Spanish, epiderm%C3%B3lisis%20bullosa%20distr%C3%B3fica%20recesiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La epidermólisis bullosa distrófica es una enfermedad hereditaria rara debida a mutaciones del gen COL7A1. Su variante recesiva (EBDR) se caracteriza por una marcada disminución o ausencia completa de colágeno tipo VII. 1, record 2, Spanish, - epiderm%C3%B3lisis%20bullosa%20distr%C3%B3fica%20recesiva
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-06-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- values-based staffing
1, record 3, English, values%2Dbased%20staffing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the government is moving ahead to revitalize the staffing system for the coming years. Collaboration, critical analysis of every staffing function and subsequent investment in complementary activities will enable the Public Service Commission and the departments to continue to improve the staffing system, in the immediate and mid-term, leading eventually to the generalized practice of values-based staffing. 2, record 3, English, - values%2Dbased%20staffing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dotation fondée sur les valeurs
1, record 3, French, dotation%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20les%20valeurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dotation axée sur les valeurs 2, record 3, French, dotation%20ax%C3%A9e%20sur%20les%20valeurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le gouvernement va de l'avant avec la revitalisation du système de dotation pour les années à venir. C'est par la collaboration, la pensée critique à l'égard de chaque fonction de la dotation et l'investissement subséquent dans des activités complémentaires que la Commission de la fonction publique et les ministères continueront d'améliorer le système de dotation, dans l'immédiat et à moyen terme, ce qui conduira éventuellement à l'implantation généralisée d'une dotation fondée sur les valeurs. 3, record 3, French, - dotation%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20les%20valeurs
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'atelier sur les valeurs en dotation favorise une meilleure compréhension générale des principes de dotation axée sur les valeurs et permet au personnel de se familiariser avec cette nouvelle approche [...] 4, record 3, French, - dotation%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20les%20valeurs
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-01-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
- Wind Energy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Weibull distribution model
1, record 4, English, Weibull%20distribution%20model
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Weibull model 2, record 4, English, Weibull%20model
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A statistical model, namely used to establish wind surveys, that is based upon the probability distribution function. 3, record 4, English, - Weibull%20distribution%20model
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A generalized Weibull model that allows instantaneous or early failures is modified so that the model can be expressed as a mixture of the uniform distribution and the Weibull distribution. Properties of the resulting distribution are derived; in particular, the probability density function, survival function, and the hazard rate function are obtained. Some selected plots of these functions are also presented. 2, record 4, English, - Weibull%20distribution%20model
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
- Énergie éolienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- modèle de Weibull
1, record 4, French, mod%C3%A8le%20de%20Weibull
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- modèle de distribution de Weibull 2, record 4, French, mod%C3%A8le%20de%20distribution%20de%20Weibull
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modèle statistique, utilisé notamment pour l'étude des relevés éoliens, qui s'appuie sur la fonction de probabilité. 3, record 4, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20de%20Weibull
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette étude présente un logiciel développé dans notre laboratoire permettant l'analyse du potentiel énergétique éolien à partir des mesures de vitesses de vent et en utilisant le modèle de Weibull à deux paramètres. L'objectif de l'étude est de déterminer pour un site donné, les paramètres du modèle de Weibull pour une année et pour chaque mois afin d'évaluer les quantités d'énergies récupérables et produites par un aérogénérateur donné. 4, record 4, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20de%20Weibull
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estadística
- Energía eólica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- modelo de Weibull
1, record 4, Spanish, modelo%20de%20Weibull
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- modelo de distribución de Weibull 1, record 4, Spanish, modelo%20de%20distribuci%C3%B3n%20de%20Weibull
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-07-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Calculating Procedures (Mathematics)
- Nuclear Physics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fundamental mode decontamination
1, record 5, English, fundamental%20mode%20decontamination
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The analytic solution of Equation is the contaminated generalized adjoint function, and thus the fundamental mode decontamination is performed by Equation. 1, record 5, English, - fundamental%20mode%20decontamination
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de calcul (Mathématiques)
- Physique nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- décontamination du mode fondamental
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9contamination%20du%20mode%20fondamental
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Afin de garantir l’unicité de la solution, il faut choisir le coefficient «a» de façon à faire disparaître le deuxième terme de l’équation. Cette opération de filtrage, effectuée systématiquement pendant le calcul de [psi], est connue sous le nom de décontamination du mode fondamental. 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9contamination%20du%20mode%20fondamental
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-02-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Descriptive Geometry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- unit doublet
1, record 6, English, unit%20doublet
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A distribution, or generalized function, that can be considered as the derivative delta(t) of the unit pulse. 2, record 6, English, - unit%20doublet
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géométrie descriptive
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- doublet unité
1, record 6, French, doublet%20unit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distribution pouvant être considérée comme la dérivée delta (t) de la distribution de Dirac. 2, record 6, French, - doublet%20unit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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