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TARGET THEORY [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- targeting hypothesis
1, record 1, English, targeting%20hypothesis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- target cell theory 2, record 1, English, target%20cell%20theory
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hypothetical model for the existence of various prion strains postulating that PrPsc carries a modification, for example carbohydrate residues, which varies from strain to strain and targets a particular subset of cells. These cells would impart the same modification to the newly formed PrPsc molecules. 2, record 1, English, - targeting%20hypothesis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- théorie de la cellule cible
1, record 1, French, th%C3%A9orie%20de%20la%20cellule%20cible
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- recoil neutron
1, record 2, English, recoil%20neutron
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The theory of physics of heavy-ion transport is well developed, although modeling of the complex interacting processes is only approximate. Generally it states that : nuclei of GCR [galactic cosmic radiation] slowed down as a result of ionization losses, GCR primaries are fragmented as they interact in materials and continue to transport fragments(projectile secondaries), recoil neutrons are formed from proton and neutron collisions, and neutrons, protons and alphas(target secondaries) are produced in inelastic proton collisions. 1, record 2, English, - recoil%20neutron
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- neutron de recul
1, record 2, French, %20neutron%20de%20recul
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] un appareillage capable de détecter avec une efficacité voisine de 1 les mésons […] et de mesurer avec une bonne précision la direction et l'énergie des neutrons de recul créés dans la réaction d'échange de charge. 1, record 2, French, - %20neutron%20de%20recul
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-12-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biophysics
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Biotechnology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hit theory
1, record 3, English, hit%20theory
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- target theory 1, record 3, English, target%20theory
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A theory explaining some biological effects of radiation on the basis that ionization, which occurs in a discrete volume(the target) within the cell, directly causes a lesion that later results in a physiological response to the damage at that location. 1, record 3, English, - hit%20theory
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One, two or more hits (ionizing events within the target) may be necessary to elicit the response. 1, record 3, English, - hit%20theory
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biophysique
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Biotechnologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- théorie de la cible
1, record 3, French, th%C3%A9orie%20de%20la%20cible
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La théorie de la cible] suppose que, dans chaque cellule, il existe des volumes cibles sublétaux dont l'atteinte par un rayonnement ionisant entraîne la mort cellulaire, et que chaque dose délivrée est indépendante de la précédente. 1, record 3, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20de%20la%20cible
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biofísica
- Física radiológica (Teoría y aplicación)
- Biotecnología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- teoría del blanco
1, record 3, Spanish, teor%C3%ADa%20del%20blanco
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-11-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Driving (Road Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- risk homeostatic theory
1, record 4, English, risk%20homeostatic%20theory
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- RHT 1, record 4, English, RHT
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wilde's theory is based on a cost-benefit model. He studied how people modify their hazard perception when safety systems are implemented. This process... states that people adjust their risk acceptance decision and their risk-taking behaviour towards their target level of perceived risk. Stating that people will behave more cautiously and accept fewer risks when they feel threatened, conversely, they will behave more daringly and accept higher levels of risk when they feel safe and secure. 1, record 4, English, - risk%20homeostatic%20theory
Record 4, Key term(s)
- risk-homeostatic theory
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Conduite automobile
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- théorie du risque homéostatique
1, record 4, French, th%C3%A9orie%20du%20risque%20hom%C3%A9ostatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- principe du risque homéostatique 2, record 4, French, principe%20du%20risque%20hom%C3%A9ostatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le domaine de la sécurité routière, Wilde développe la théorie du risque homéostatique. Le sujet adapte son comportement en fonction de son niveau de risque préférentiel ou cible, c'est-à-dire le niveau de risque que le sujet pense pouvoir prendre. C'est une manière de considérer la sécurité comme un objet progressif. En effet, il ne suffit pas de rectifier des virages ou de réaménager un carrefour pour que le bilan soit positif. Un certain facteur de sécurité supplémentaire dans un domaine peut se révéler néfaste dans un autre domaine. Il faut plutôt travailler sur le niveau du risque cible. 1, record 4, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20du%20risque%20hom%C3%A9ostatique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
D'une manière générale, selon M. Wilde, il est extrêmement difficile de diminuer le taux d'accidents, en vertu du principe du «risque homéostatique» : plus une route sera sûre, plus les automobilistes iront vite. 2, record 4, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20du%20risque%20hom%C3%A9ostatique
Record 4, Key term(s)
- risque homéostatique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-10-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rifled slug
1, record 5, English, rifled%20slug
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Single projectile with spiral grooves and hollow base, intended for use in shotguns. The theory of the grooves is that after leaving the muzzle the slug will rotate and thus reach its target much more accurately. 2, record 5, English, - rifled%20slug
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- balle rayée
1, record 5, French, balle%20ray%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- lingot rayé 2, record 5, French, lingot%20ray%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Balle de fusil de chasse, à rainures hélicoïdales et culot évidé. En théorie, les rainures impriment une rotation à la balle à sa sortie de la bouche et lui permettent ainsi d'atteindre sa cible avec beaucoup plus de précision. 1, record 5, French, - balle%20ray%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balle rayée : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 5, French, - balle%20ray%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-02-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- distinctiveness 1, record 6, English, distinctiveness
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In attribution theory, a criterion for making a dispositional inference. The term refers to the extent to which a phenomenon is observed when the entity or target is present but is not observed in its absence. 1, record 6, English, - distinctiveness
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- particularisme
1, record 6, French, particularisme
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-02-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Law
- Environmental Economics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- common target
1, record 7, English, common%20target
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- group target 1, record 7, English, group%20target
correct
- overall target 1, record 7, English, overall%20target
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The theory is that the gains that the recalcitrant country might otherwise expect would be reduced as a result of its own actions. Such an arrangement would, for instance, allow the EC to promise that if the United States accepted a common target, the Community would increase the rate of carbon tax it imposed on itself and vice versa. 1, record 7, English, - common%20target
Record 7, Key term(s)
- mutually agreed objective
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Droit environnemental
- Économie environnementale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- objectif commun
1, record 7, French, objectif%20commun
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objectif que partagent les pays ou les parties signataires d'une convention sur l'environnement. 2, record 7, French, - objectif%20commun
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1981-02-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- consistency over time 1, record 8, English, consistency%20over%20time
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In attribution theory, one criterion for making a dispositional inference. The term refers to the extent to which the phenomenon is observed each time the entity or target is present. 1, record 8, English, - consistency%20over%20time
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cohérence temporelle 1, record 8, French, coh%C3%A9rence%20temporelle
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 1981-02-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- consistency over modality 1, record 9, English, consistency%20over%20modality
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In attribution theory, one criterion for making a dispositional inference. The term refers to the extent to which the entity or target is associated with similar phenomena under differing conditions. 1, record 9, English, - consistency%20over%20modality
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cohérence modale 1, record 9, French, coh%C3%A9rence%20modale
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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