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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Methods
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- transdisciplinary research
1, record 1, English, transdisciplinary%20research
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... transdisciplinary research refers to research projects that integrate academic researchers from different unrelated academic disciplines and nonacademic participants to pursue a common research goal and to create new theory and knowledge ... 2, record 1, English, - transdisciplinary%20research
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The involvement of non-academic actors such as practitioners and lay people, especially end users of particular solutions or products, is a central feature of transdisciplinary research. 3, record 1, English, - transdisciplinary%20research
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- recherche transdisciplinaire
1, record 1, French, recherche%20transdisciplinaire
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 recherche transdisciplinaire suppose l'intégration d'outils et de méthodologies de recherche propres à différentes disciplines et tient compte des connaissances et des points de vue non universitaires. L'équipe de recherche rassemble ces différentes perspectives et, idéalement, axe ses activités sur la collaboration et la cohésion, depuis la conception jusqu'à la mise en œuvre des projets, en passant par la collecte de données et l'élaboration de stratégies de changement. 2, record 1, French, - recherche%20transdisciplinaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Christian Theology
- Radioelectricity
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Catholic Youth Studio - KSM Inc.
1, record 2, English, Catholic%20Youth%20Studio%20%2D%20KSM%20Inc%2E
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Catholic Youth Studio 2, record 2, English, Catholic%20Youth%20Studio
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Catholic Youth Studio – KSM Inc. is a media corporation for evangelization operated by a board of directors which constitutes lay people and religious who donate their talents and time in order to promote the Christian faith. Catholic Youth Studio came into existence in 1994 and has its roots in the pastoral ministry of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. 2, record 2, English, - Catholic%20Youth%20Studio%20%2D%20KSM%20Inc%2E
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Catholic Youth Studio is more than a corporation: it is also a meeting place for the young and for adults; for students and businesspeople. The goal of Catholic Youth Studio is to reach those who have not yet experienced their "springtime of faith" by means of evangelization through modern forms of mass media. 2, record 2, English, - Catholic%20Youth%20Studio%20%2D%20KSM%20Inc%2E
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Catholic Youth Studio - KSM
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Théologies chrétiennes
- Radioélectricité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Catholic Youth Studio - KSM Inc.
1, record 2, French, Catholic%20Youth%20Studio%20%2D%20KSM%20Inc%2E
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Catholic Youth Studio 2, record 2, French, Catholic%20Youth%20Studio
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Catholic Youth Studio - KSM
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Religion (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association for Spiritual Care
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Spiritual%20Care
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CASC 2, record 3, English, CASC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education 3, record 3, English, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Pastoral%20Practice%20and%20Education
former designation, correct
- CAPPE 4, record 3, English, CAPPE
former designation, correct
- CAPPE 4, record 3, English, CAPPE
- Canadian Association for Pastoral Education 5, record 3, English, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Pastoral%20Education
former designation, correct
- CAPE 6, record 3, English, CAPE
former designation, correct
- CAPE 6, record 3, English, CAPE
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Association for Spiritual Care... is a national multifaith organization which is committed to the professional education, certification and support of people involved in pastoral care and pastoral counselling. [CASC] provides educational programs for lay persons and clergy who are preparing to become chaplains, pastoral counsellors, ministers, priests, or community based pastoral care workers [and] provides education and certification for supervisors and specialists. [The association] is concerned with a holistic approach to health care and personal development with a special focus on spiritual and religious care. 7, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20Spiritual%20Care
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice & Education
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne de soins spirituels
1, record 3, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20soins%20spirituels
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ACSS 2, record 3, French, ACSS
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne des soins spirituels 3, record 3, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20soins%20spirituels
correct, feminine noun
- Association canadienne pour la pratique et l'éducation pastorales 4, record 3, French, Association%20canadienne%20pour%20la%20pratique%20et%20l%27%C3%A9ducation%20pastorales
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ACPEP 5, record 3, French, ACPEP
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ACPEP 5, record 3, French, ACPEP
- Association canadienne pour l'éducation pastorale 3, record 3, French, Association%20canadienne%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9ducation%20pastorale
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ACEP 6, record 3, French, ACEP
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ACEP 6, record 3, French, ACEP
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-10-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Oriental Religions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Soka Gakkai International
1, record 4, English, Soka%20Gakkai%20International
correct, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SGI 1, record 4, English, SGI
correct, international
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Soka Gakkai International(SGI) is a Buddhist association with more than 12 million members in 177 countries and territories worldwide. For SGI members, Buddhism is a practical philosophy of individual empowerment and inner transformation that enables people to develop themselves and take responsibility for their lives. As lay believers and "engaged Buddhists", SGI members strive in their everyday lives to develop the ability to live with confidence, to create value in any circumstances and to contribute to the well-being of friends, family and community. The promotion of peace, culture and education is central to SGI's activities. 2, record 4, English, - Soka%20Gakkai%20International
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO. 3, record 4, English, - Soka%20Gakkai%20International
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Religions orientales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Soka Gakkai International
1, record 4, French, Soka%20Gakkai%20International
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SGI 1, record 4, French, SGI
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation tirée du document «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO. 2, record 4, French, - Soka%20Gakkai%20International
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Religiones orientales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Soka Gakkai Internacional
1, record 4, Spanish, Soka%20Gakkai%20Internacional
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SGI 1, record 4, Spanish, SGI
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Soka Gakkai Internacional (SGI) es una organización mundial que tiene como objetivo fundamental promover la paz y [el] respeto por la vida humana, con más de doce millones de miembros en 177 países y territorios en todo el mundo. [...] su base filosófica son los principios humanísticos del budismo. Para los miembros de la SGI, el budismo es una filosofía práctica orientada al fortalecimiento individual y a la transformación interna, que permite a las personas desarrollarse y asumir la responsabilidad de sus propias vidas. Como creyentes laicos y "budistas comprometidos", los miembros de la SGI luchan cada día para desarrollar la capacidad de vivir con confianza, crear valor en cada circunstancia y contribuir [al] bienestar de sus amigos, su familia y su comunidad. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Soka%20Gakkai%20Internacional
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-04-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- professional negligence
1, record 5, English, professional%20negligence
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The reasonable person standard has not only been diluted for certain substandard actors, it has been strengthened for certain superior individuals. Professional people, for example, cannot escape by performing merely up to the capacity of the ordinarily prudent lay person; more is expected of them and more should be demanded of them. 2, record 5, English, - professional%20negligence
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- négligence professionnelle
1, record 5, French, n%C3%A9gligence%20professionnelle
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si on a assoupli la norme de la personne raisonnable pour certaines personnes aux aptitudes inférieures à la moyenne, on s'est par contre montré plus exigeant pour les personnes supérieures à la moyenne. Ainsi, les membres de professions libérales ne sauraient se contenter d'exécuter la tâche qui leur est confiée comme le ferait un simple profane normalement prudent; on attend plus d'eux et l'on devrait se montrer plus exigeant à leur égard. 2, record 5, French, - n%C3%A9gligence%20professionnelle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
négligence professionnelle : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 3, record 5, French, - n%C3%A9gligence%20professionnelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-03-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Specialized Kinesiology
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Specialized%20Kinesiology
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CanASK 1, record 6, English, CanASK
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Association of Specialized Kinesiology(CanASK), has been created to provide a professional organization to support the education of ordinary lay people and health care professionals who value Specialized Kinesiology as a tool for promoting self-care, well-being, and preventative health. Its intent is to support our common interests in Specialized Kinesiology and to honour the differences in our chosen modalities. 1, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Specialized%20Kinesiology
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the organization. 2, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Specialized%20Kinesiology
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Association of Specialized Kinesiology
1, record 6, French, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Specialized%20Kinesiology
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CanASK 1, record 6, French, CanASK
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 2, record 6, French, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Specialized%20Kinesiology
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-10-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Archaeology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Archaeological Society
1, record 7, English, Manitoba%20Archaeological%20Society
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- MAS 2, record 7, English, MAS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The aims and objectives are : to promote the preservation, investigation and publication of archaeological information; to organize professional, amateur and lay people interested in Manitoba archaeology; to foster the study and teaching of archaeology throughout the province; to enlist the aid of all citizens in reporting, preserving and recording archaeological sites; to raise money through donations, grants, contracts, etc. to promote the endeavours of the Society. 3, record 7, English, - Manitoba%20Archaeological%20Society
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Archéologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba Archaeological Society
1, record 7, French, Manitoba%20Archaeological%20Society
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- MAS 2, record 7, French, MAS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-12-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Site Development
- Landscape Architecture
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- flat landform
1, record 8, English, flat%20landform
correct, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- level landform 1, record 8, English, level%20landform
correct, see observation
- flat topography 2, record 8, English, flat%20topography
correct
- level topography 1, record 8, English, level%20topography
correct
- level ground 3, record 8, English, level%20ground
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(level landform) any land area visually parallel to the plane of the horizon. 1, record 8, English, - flat%20landform
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
(flat topography) flat land with minor undulations and gentle slopes. 4, record 8, English, - flat%20landform
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
While theoretically possible, there is no such entity as a perfectly level landform in the exterior environment because all ground has some degree of slope even if imperceptibly small... It should also be pointed out that some people distinguish "level" landform from "flat", although most lay people and dictionary definitions use them as synonymous and interchangeable terms. 1, record 8, English, - flat%20landform
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du terrain
- Architecture paysagère
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- terrain de niveau
1, record 8, French, terrain%20de%20niveau
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- communication out
1, record 9, English, communication%20out
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the UCS, under the Communication element, a heading in the rating scale. 2, record 9, English, - communication%20out
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Communication out(making oneself understood) measures the complexity of speaking and writing skills required to convey work-related messages. Consider the requirement to translate complex ideas into simple terms for lay people or novices and for people of different ages, cultures, language skills, and emotional or physical states. 1, record 9, English, - communication%20out
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- transmission
1, record 9, French, transmission
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la NGC (cf. l'élément Communication), une des rubriques de l'échelle d'évaluation. 2, record 9, French, - transmission
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La transmission (se faire comprendre) mesure la complexité des habiletés requises pour transmettre, de vive voix ou par écrit, des messages ayant trait au travail. Il faut tenir compte de la nécessité d'exprimer des idées complexes en termes simples pour des profanes, des débutants ou débutantes, et des personnes qui sont dans des états émotionnels ou physiques différents ou dont l'âge, la culture ou les habiletés langagières diffèrent. 1, record 9, French, - transmission
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-09-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Old Age
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- lay care
1, record 10, English, lay%20care
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The concept of self-care has been used in various ways by different people to describe a wide range of personal health behaviors encompassing lay care, self-help, enlightened consumerism, and various preventive measures as antidotes to the impairments of old age. 1, record 10, English, - lay%20care
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information found in the Pascal data base. 1, record 10, English, - lay%20care
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- soins dispensés par des non-professionnels
1, record 10, French, soins%20dispens%C3%A9s%20par%20des%20non%2Dprofessionnels
proposal, masculine noun, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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