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LEGACY STANDARD [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Laws and Legal Documents
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
1, record 1, English, United%20Nations%20Standard%20Minimum%20Rules%20for%20the%20Treatment%20of%20Prisoners
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Nelson Mandela Rules 2, record 1, English, Nelson%20Mandela%20Rules
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The rules were first adopted August 30, 1955, by the First United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders. 3, record 1, English, - United%20Nations%20Standard%20Minimum%20Rules%20for%20the%20Treatment%20of%20Prisoners
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A resolution adopted by the General Assembly [of the United Nations] on 17 December 2015... adopted the revised United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, but also approved that [these rules] should be known as the "Nelson Mandela Rules" in order to honour the legacy of the late President of South Africa, [Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela]. 4, record 1, English, - United%20Nations%20Standard%20Minimum%20Rules%20for%20the%20Treatment%20of%20Prisoners
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lois et documents juridiques internationaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Ensemble de règles minima des Nations Unies pour le traitement des détenus
1, record 1, French, Ensemble%20de%20r%C3%A8gles%20minima%20des%20Nations%20Unies%20pour%20le%20traitement%20des%20d%C3%A9tenus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Règles Nelson Mandela 2, record 1, French, R%C3%A8gles%20Nelson%20Mandela
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les règles ont été adoptées pour la première fois le 30 août 1955 par le premier Congrès des Nations Unies pour la prévention du crime et le traitement des délinquants. 3, record 1, French, - Ensemble%20de%20r%C3%A8gles%20minima%20des%20Nations%20Unies%20pour%20le%20traitement%20des%20d%C3%A9tenus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Le 17 décembre 2015,] l'Assemblée générale [des Nations Unies] a [...] adopté l'Ensemble de règles minima des Nations Unies pour le traitement des détenus sous sa forme révisée, mais a également approuvé sa dénomination «Règles Nelson Mandela» pour rendre hommage à l'œuvre accomplie par l'ancien Président sud-africain, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela [...] 4, record 1, French, - Ensemble%20de%20r%C3%A8gles%20minima%20des%20Nations%20Unies%20pour%20le%20traitement%20des%20d%C3%A9tenus
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Standards
- Mathematical Geography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Digital Geographic Information Exchange Standard
1, record 2, English, Digital%20Geographic%20Information%20Exchange%20Standard
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DIGEST 1, record 2, English, DIGEST
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Digital Geographical Information Exchange Standard 2, record 2, English, Digital%20Geographical%20Information%20Exchange%20Standard
unofficial
- DIGEST 2, record 2, English, DIGEST
- Digital Geographic Exchange Standard 3, record 2, English, Digital%20Geographic%20Exchange%20Standard
unofficial
- DIGEST 3, record 2, English, DIGEST
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Digital Geographic Information Exchange Standard (DIGEST) was developed by the Digital Geographic Information Working Group (DGIWG) to support efficient exchange of digital geographic information among nations, data producers, and data users. 1, record 2, English, - Digital%20Geographic%20Information%20Exchange%20Standard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The DIgital Geographic Exchange STandard(DIGEST) is no longer maintained by DGIWG but is provided here because legacy systems are still operating that are based on this standard. 4, record 2, English, - Digital%20Geographic%20Information%20Exchange%20Standard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Digital Geographic Exchange Standard (DIGEST): title and abbreviation used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 2, English, - Digital%20Geographic%20Information%20Exchange%20Standard
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de normes
- Géographie mathématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Norme d'échange des informations géographiques numériques
1, record 2, French, Norme%20d%27%C3%A9change%20des%20informations%20g%C3%A9ographiques%20num%C3%A9riques
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DIGEST 1, record 2, French, DIGEST
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Norme d'échange de l'information géographique numérique 2, record 2, French, Norme%20d%27%C3%A9change%20de%20l%27information%20g%C3%A9ographique%20num%C3%A9rique
unofficial, feminine noun
- DIGEST 2, record 2, French, DIGEST
feminine noun
- DIGEST 2, record 2, French, DIGEST
- norme d'échange des données géographiques numériques 3, record 2, French, norme%20d%27%C3%A9change%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9ographiques%20num%C3%A9riques
unofficial, feminine noun
- DIGEST 3, record 2, French, DIGEST
feminine noun
- DIGEST 3, record 2, French, DIGEST
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
norme d'échange des données géographiques numériques; DIGEST : titre et sigle en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 2, French, - Norme%20d%27%C3%A9change%20des%20informations%20g%C3%A9ographiques%20num%C3%A9riques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cybernetic Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- legacy standard
1, record 3, English, legacy%20standard
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Legacy standards can be implemented as necessary on a case-by-case basis ... 1, record 3, English, - legacy%20standard
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes cybernétiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- norme héritée
1, record 3, French, norme%20h%C3%A9rit%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-06-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Labour and Employment
- Software
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- GUI NESS 1, record 4, English, GUI%20NESS
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GUI NESS [National Employment Services System] is a micro application. The application provides a GUI [graphical user interface] through which NESS users can access and manage the information in the legacy mainframe database. The features of the graphical interface reflect the functions available in the mainframe application, but provide a "friendlier" face and standard MS Windows functionality. Functions of GUI NESS is the management of information related to employers, orders, and job seekers at HRDC' s [Human Resources Development Canada] and maintaining history files on HRDC clients-individual as well as employers. 1, record 4, English, - GUI%20NESS
Record 4, Key term(s)
- graphical user interface of the National Employment Services System
- National Employment Services System graphical user interface
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Travail et emploi
- Logiciels
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- IUG du SNSE
1, record 4, French, IUG%20du%20SNSE
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'IUG du SNSE [Système national des services d'emploi] est une application micro-informatique. Il s'agit d'une IUG [interface utilisateur graphique] au moyen de laquelle les utilisateurs du SNSE peuvent accéder à l'information provenant des anciens systèmes et la gérer. Les composantes de l'interface graphique reflètent les fonctions disponibles dans l'application de l'ordinateur central, mais dans un contexte plus «convivial» et dans l'environnement MS Windows. L'IUG du SNSE offre des fonctions de gestion de l'information liée aux employeurs, aux offres d'emploi et aux chercheurs d'emploi et de tenir l'historique de dossiers des clients de DRHC [Développement des ressources humaines Canada], particuliers ou employeurs. 1, record 4, French, - IUG%20du%20SNSE
Record 4, Key term(s)
- interface utilisateur graphique du Système national des services d'emploi
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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