cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967499.v1
title: Comparison of the Kelly's plication and TOT simultaneously with vaginal hysterectomy, on the incontinence, and sexual functions

description: ABSTRACT Purpose: To compare the effect of vaginal hysterectomy-anterior/posterior colporrhaphy with Kelly's plication(VH-KP), versus vaginal hysterectomy-anterior/posterior colporrhaphy-transobturator tape(VH-TOT) surgeries on incontinence, quality of life, and sexual functions in patients with pelvic organ prolapse(POP), and concurrent obvious stress urinary incontinence(SUI). Materials and Methods: Between 2013 and 2017, fifty patients treated with VH-KP(n = 25), and VH-TOT(n = 25) due to POP and SUI, were evaluated prospective consecutively. Age, parity, duration of urinary incontinence, and the daily pad use were recorded. Patients were filled “rinary Distress Inventory-6(UDI-6)”, “Incontinence Impact Questionnaire 7(IIQ-7)” and “Index of Female Sexual Function(IFSI)” questionnaire forms at preoperatively, and postoperative 6th month. No usage of pads was accepted as subjective cure rate. Intraoperative, and postoperative complications were noted. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between two groups, for the mean age of the patients, parity, duration of SUI, and the daily pad use, preoperatively (p &gt; 0.05). Decreased UDI-6 scores, IIQ-7 scores and daily pad usage, and increased IFSF scores were found statistical significantly in each group, at the postoperative 6 th month (p &lt; 0.05). However, VH-TOT group had higher improvement rates, on UDI-6 scores (69.5% vs 63.0%, p = 0.04). In addition, it was notable that the the rates of the patients had IFSF scores ≥ 25 was higher in VH-KP group (p = 0.05). Four (16%) patients had recurrent SUI in the VH-KP group (p = 0.039) and vaginal extrusion occurred in 2 (8%) patients in the VH-TOT group (p = 0.153), postoperatively. Conclusions: Although the effects of VH-TOT surgery are superior to conventional methods for incontinence and quality of life; negative effects on sexual functions are notable. In addition, although recurrence rates of TOT are low, complications such as vaginal extrusion are accompanied by drawbacks of mesh usage.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967490
title: Low serum melatonin levels are associated with erectile dysfunction

description: ABSTRACT Objective: Melatonin is a hormone secreted from the pineal gland and has anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. Oxidative stress is considered as an important factor in the etiology of erectile dysfunction (ED), and in many experimental models, positive results have been obtained with melatonin treatment. This study aimed to measure serum melatonin levels in ED patients and to investigate the possible relationship between ED and melatonin levels. Materials and Methods: Sixty-two patients diagnosed with mild, moderate or severe ED according to the five-item International Erectile Function Index (IIEF-5) and 22 healthy individuals were included in the study. The serum melatonin levels, anthropometric data, and other biochemical and hormonal parameters of all the subjects were recorded. Detailed anamnesis was also obtained in terms of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, smoking status, and alcohol use. Results: The serum melatonin level was found 34.2±13.3 ng/dL in the mild ED group, 33.3±14.7 ng/dL in the moderate ED group, 34.8±17.2 ng/dL in the severe ED group, and 44.6±16.5 ng/dL in the control group. The serum melatonin levels were significantly lower in all ED groups compared to the control group (p=0.019). There was no significant difference in the serum melatonin levels between the three ED groups. Diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, smoking and alcohol use were not significantly different between the ED groups (p&gt;0.05). Conclusion: We consider that if our findings are supported by further studies with larger populations, the measurement of the serum melatonin level may have a future role in the diagnosis and treatment of ED.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967490.v1
title: Low serum melatonin levels are associated with erectile dysfunction

description: ABSTRACT Objective: Melatonin is a hormone secreted from the pineal gland and has anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. Oxidative stress is considered as an important factor in the etiology of erectile dysfunction (ED), and in many experimental models, positive results have been obtained with melatonin treatment. This study aimed to measure serum melatonin levels in ED patients and to investigate the possible relationship between ED and melatonin levels. Materials and Methods: Sixty-two patients diagnosed with mild, moderate or severe ED according to the five-item International Erectile Function Index (IIEF-5) and 22 healthy individuals were included in the study. The serum melatonin levels, anthropometric data, and other biochemical and hormonal parameters of all the subjects were recorded. Detailed anamnesis was also obtained in terms of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, smoking status, and alcohol use. Results: The serum melatonin level was found 34.2±13.3 ng/dL in the mild ED group, 33.3±14.7 ng/dL in the moderate ED group, 34.8±17.2 ng/dL in the severe ED group, and 44.6±16.5 ng/dL in the control group. The serum melatonin levels were significantly lower in all ED groups compared to the control group (p=0.019). There was no significant difference in the serum melatonin levels between the three ED groups. Diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, smoking and alcohol use were not significantly different between the ED groups (p&gt;0.05). Conclusion: We consider that if our findings are supported by further studies with larger populations, the measurement of the serum melatonin level may have a future role in the diagnosis and treatment of ED.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967484
title: Identification and analysis of the responsible causes for reoperations of strabismus

description: ABSTRACT Introduction: The difficulty in obtaining predictable results is a great challenge on the strabismus surgery field. Procedures can lead to an undesirable development in about 51% of patients, and this difficulty may be due to surgery being perfomed on soft periocular tissues in which anatomical structure can be tricky to locate. Objective: Identify and analyse the main causes of reoperation on strabismus surgery patients treated at Centro Oftamológico do HUUFMA, in São Luís-MA. Methods: A retrospective documental research based on institutional registries, through data collection from physical and eletronic patient records of HUUFMA’s ambulatorial internal system. Results: The analysed reoperation rates were in about 7,31%. 89 patients under 15-year-old (72,35%), 23 patients aged between 15 to 30 (18,69%), and 11 patients over the age of 30 (8,94%) were submitted to surgery, with total number of 123 patients and mean age of 10,32 years. Female patients have prevailed in the population (58,53%). Conclusion: Esotropic deviation was the most common deviation in the reoperated group. The unexpected results and greatest deviations occurred on patients with reported comorbidities and/or syndromes associated with strabismus, such as dissociated horizontal deviation (DHD), which was prevalent among the presented complaints. General anesthesia was most reported in lower age patients. The average time elapsed between the first and the second procedure was 10,54 months, and a relative prevalence of the undercorrections occurred on reoperations procedures.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967487
title: Industrial textile recycling and reuse in Brazil: case study and considerations concerning the circular economy

description: Abstract Textile products are present in all aspects of our lives and drive a significant part of the world economy. Issues related to enterprise competitiveness, sustainability, limitation of natural resources, environmental and social impacts are increasingly considered. In this context, the recovery and recycling of textile materials are essential. This study aimed to present an overview of the Brazilian textile and clothing industry, highlighting the mechanical and chemical recycling processes and reuse. We also discuss the reasons for importing textile waste, and considerations about circular economy concepts, correlating them to the key factors and obstacles involving industrial operation of textile recycling. The authors conducted technical visits to textile recycling industries in order to observe the production processes and identify their main challenges. Nevertheless, the initiatives show that Brazil is on track for industrial sustainability, following a global production trend.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967484.v1
title: Identification and analysis of the responsible causes for reoperations of strabismus

description: ABSTRACT Introduction: The difficulty in obtaining predictable results is a great challenge on the strabismus surgery field. Procedures can lead to an undesirable development in about 51% of patients, and this difficulty may be due to surgery being perfomed on soft periocular tissues in which anatomical structure can be tricky to locate. Objective: Identify and analyse the main causes of reoperation on strabismus surgery patients treated at Centro Oftamológico do HUUFMA, in São Luís-MA. Methods: A retrospective documental research based on institutional registries, through data collection from physical and eletronic patient records of HUUFMA’s ambulatorial internal system. Results: The analysed reoperation rates were in about 7,31%. 89 patients under 15-year-old (72,35%), 23 patients aged between 15 to 30 (18,69%), and 11 patients over the age of 30 (8,94%) were submitted to surgery, with total number of 123 patients and mean age of 10,32 years. Female patients have prevailed in the population (58,53%). Conclusion: Esotropic deviation was the most common deviation in the reoperated group. The unexpected results and greatest deviations occurred on patients with reported comorbidities and/or syndromes associated with strabismus, such as dissociated horizontal deviation (DHD), which was prevalent among the presented complaints. General anesthesia was most reported in lower age patients. The average time elapsed between the first and the second procedure was 10,54 months, and a relative prevalence of the undercorrections occurred on reoperations procedures.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967487.v1
title: Industrial textile recycling and reuse in Brazil: case study and considerations concerning the circular economy

description: Abstract Textile products are present in all aspects of our lives and drive a significant part of the world economy. Issues related to enterprise competitiveness, sustainability, limitation of natural resources, environmental and social impacts are increasingly considered. In this context, the recovery and recycling of textile materials are essential. This study aimed to present an overview of the Brazilian textile and clothing industry, highlighting the mechanical and chemical recycling processes and reuse. We also discuss the reasons for importing textile waste, and considerations about circular economy concepts, correlating them to the key factors and obstacles involving industrial operation of textile recycling. The authors conducted technical visits to textile recycling industries in order to observe the production processes and identify their main challenges. Nevertheless, the initiatives show that Brazil is on track for industrial sustainability, following a global production trend.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967481
title: Analysis of BCL11A gene polymorphisms and hemolysis parameters in patients with sickle-cell disease

description: ABSTRACT Introduction: Patients with sickle-cell disease (SCD) present chronic hemolysis with increased serum biomarkers. Genetic polymorphisms of the BLC11A gene modulate fetal hemoglobin (HbF), thus reducing hemolysis Objective: To associate the polymorphisms of BCL11A gene with the hemolysis markers: reticulocyte, bilirubin, uric acid, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and methemoglobin (MetHb) in SCD patients. Methods: The study included 45 patients with SCD of both sexes using hydroxyurea (HU), treated at a Hospital in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, along with 80 healthy individuals as the control group. MetHb, uric acid, and bilirubin measurements were carried out with the spectrophotometric method, and LDH with a kinetic method, a reticulocyte count by a manual method; and evaluation of BCL11A polymorphisms, in real time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Data were analyzed using the statistical software GraphPad Prism. The level of significance was set at &lt; 5%. Results: In region rs7557939 of the BCL11A gene genotype, A/G showed a significant increase of MetHb (p = 0.0297), and the A/A genotype showed high concentration of LDH (p = 0.0316) in the same region. The use of HU at doses ≥ 10 mg/kg/day showed a decrease of LDH (p = 0.02), and treatment for &gt; 50 months was linked to the reticulocyte count (p = 0.0155). Conclusion: Polymorphisms in the rs7557939 region of the BCL11A gene appear to somehow interfere in the clinical setting of patients with SCD, suggesting relation with the concentration of MetHb and LDH. This study pioneered an investigation into the association of hemolysis biomarkers with BCL11A gene polymorphisms in SCD.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967481.v1
title: Analysis of BCL11A gene polymorphisms and hemolysis parameters in patients with sickle-cell disease

description: ABSTRACT Introduction: Patients with sickle-cell disease (SCD) present chronic hemolysis with increased serum biomarkers. Genetic polymorphisms of the BLC11A gene modulate fetal hemoglobin (HbF), thus reducing hemolysis Objective: To associate the polymorphisms of BCL11A gene with the hemolysis markers: reticulocyte, bilirubin, uric acid, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and methemoglobin (MetHb) in SCD patients. Methods: The study included 45 patients with SCD of both sexes using hydroxyurea (HU), treated at a Hospital in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, along with 80 healthy individuals as the control group. MetHb, uric acid, and bilirubin measurements were carried out with the spectrophotometric method, and LDH with a kinetic method, a reticulocyte count by a manual method; and evaluation of BCL11A polymorphisms, in real time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Data were analyzed using the statistical software GraphPad Prism. The level of significance was set at &lt; 5%. Results: In region rs7557939 of the BCL11A gene genotype, A/G showed a significant increase of MetHb (p = 0.0297), and the A/A genotype showed high concentration of LDH (p = 0.0316) in the same region. The use of HU at doses ≥ 10 mg/kg/day showed a decrease of LDH (p = 0.02), and treatment for &gt; 50 months was linked to the reticulocyte count (p = 0.0155). Conclusion: Polymorphisms in the rs7557939 region of the BCL11A gene appear to somehow interfere in the clinical setting of patients with SCD, suggesting relation with the concentration of MetHb and LDH. This study pioneered an investigation into the association of hemolysis biomarkers with BCL11A gene polymorphisms in SCD.
DOI: 10.17608/k6.auckland.6967463
title: Test and item analysis demo data file

description: This is a demo data file containing 375 cases and dichotomous scored answers (0,1) for 50 multiple choice items. It is used in the tutorial on test and item analysis “Analysing a test with packages in R” tutorial document available at https://figshare.com/s/aa594e1913d00fe02852
DOI: 10.17608/k6.auckland.6967463.v1
title: Test and item analysis demo data file

description: This is a demo data file containing 375 cases and dichotomous scored answers (0,1) for 50 multiple choice items. It is used in the tutorial on test and item analysis “Analysing a test with packages in R” tutorial document available at https://figshare.com/s/aa594e1913d00fe02852
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967439
title: Table 6

description: This are the KEGG RPAIR published in 2015 version. Under the license of KEGG https://www.kegg.jp/kegg/kegg1.html<br>ReferenceKanehisa M, Goto S, Kawashima S, Nakaya A. The KEGG databases at GenomeNet. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002;30:42–6.<br><br>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967439.v2
title: Table 6

description: This are the KEGG RPAIR published in 2015 version. Under the license of KEGG https://www.kegg.jp/kegg/kegg1.html<br>ReferenceKanehisa M, Goto S, Kawashima S, Nakaya A. The KEGG databases at GenomeNet. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002;30:42–6.<br><br>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967439.v1
title: Table 6

description: This are the KEGG RPAIR published in 2015 version. Under the license of KEGG https://www.kegg.jp/kegg/kegg1.html<br>ReferenceKanehisa M, Goto S, Kawashima S, Nakaya A. The KEGG databases at GenomeNet. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002;30:42–6.<br><br>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967256
title: SPECIFIC LEAF AREA IS A POTENTIAL INDICATOR OF TREE SPECIES SENSITIVE TO FUTURE CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE MIXED SUBTROPICAL FORESTS OF SOUTHERN BRAZIL

description: Archived data:- Functional traits of tree species from Araucaria Forest;- The impact of climate change on the future distribution of tree species from Araucaria Forest.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967295
title: Rock-Segmented-Pores

description: Segmented pores for image: Rock-Filtered Segmentation performed using Watershed segmentation in Avizo. Image Dimension: 1024×1024×845 Image Type: 8 bit
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967151
title: combos(SA5).xlsx

description: Results for each ANN feature combo run in Sub-Analysis (SA) 5:<br><br>1- ANN feature methods for each combo - 'combos' sheet<br>2- results (not post-processed) for each combo run - 'combos_results' sheet<br>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967256.v1
title: SPECIFIC LEAF AREA IS A POTENTIAL INDICATOR OF TREE SPECIES SENSITIVE TO FUTURE CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE MIXED SUBTROPICAL FORESTS OF SOUTHERN BRAZIL

description: Archived data:- Functional traits of tree species from Araucaria Forest;- The impact of climate change on the future distribution of tree species from Araucaria Forest.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967295.v1
title: Rock-Segmented-Pores

description: Segmented pores for image: Rock-Filtered Segmentation performed using Watershed segmentation in Avizo. Image Dimension: 1024×1024×845 Image Type: 8 bit
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967151.v1
title: combos(SA5).xlsx

description: Results for each ANN feature combo run in Sub-Analysis (SA) 5:<br><br>1- ANN feature methods for each combo - 'combos' sheet<br>2- results (not post-processed) for each combo run - 'combos_results' sheet<br>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967142
title: data_set_ANN_PUCP_EEP(SA9).xlsx

description: Concerning best ANN in Sub-Analysis (SA) 9:<br><br>1- input variable values for each data point - IN sheet<br>2- target variable values for each data point - TARGET sheet<br>3- units and dimensional representation of input and target variables - VARS sheet<br>4- target and output values for each data point - TARGET vs OUTPUT sheet
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967148
title: combos(SA9).xlsx

description: Results for each ANN feature combo run in Sub-Analysis (SA) 9:<br><br>1- ANN feature methods for each combo - 'combos' sheet<br>2- results (not post-processed) for each combo run - 'combos_results' sheet
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967139
title: data_set_ANN_PUCP_EEP(SA5).xlsx

description: Concerning best ANN in Sub-Analysis (SA) 5:<br><br>1- input variable values for each data point - IN sheet<br>2- target variable values for each data point - TARGET sheet<br>3- units and dimensional representation of input and target variables - VARS sheet<br>4- target and output values for each data point - TARGET vs OUTPUT sheet<br><br>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967142.v1
title: data_set_ANN_PUCP_EEP(SA9).xlsx

description: Concerning best ANN in Sub-Analysis (SA) 9:<br><br>1- input variable values for each data point - IN sheet<br>2- target variable values for each data point - TARGET sheet<br>3- units and dimensional representation of input and target variables - VARS sheet<br>4- target and output values for each data point - TARGET vs OUTPUT sheet
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6967148.v1
title: combos(SA9).xlsx

description: Results for each ANN feature combo run in Sub-Analysis (SA) 9:<br><br>1- ANN feature methods for each combo - 'combos' sheet<br>2- results (not post-processed) for each combo run - 'combos_results' sheet
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6965801
title: Prosit - Model - iRT

description: model and configuration to serve model with Prosit
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11794170.v1
title: Prevalence of permanent neonatal hearing impairment: systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis

description: <b>Objective:</b> To investigate the variance in reported prevalence rates of permanent neonatal hearing impairment (HI) worldwide. <b>Design:</b> A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed on reported prevalence rates of sensorineural and permanent conductive or mixed HI worse than 40 dB in neonates, detected as a result of a screening programme or audiometric study. <b>Study sample:</b> For meta-analysis, 35 articles were selected, 25 from high-income countries and 10 from middle-income countries according to the world bank classification system. <b>Results:</b> The prevalence rate of permanent uni- and bilateral HI worse than 40 dB in neonates varied from 1 to 6 per 1000, the overall prevalence was 2.21 per 1000 [1.71, 2.8]. In NICU populations the prevalence rate was higher with a larger fraction of bilateral cases. Although not significant, prevalence rates were slightly higher in Asia compared to Europe and the number of infants lost to follow-up appeared higher in countries with lower gross national income. <b>Conclusion:</b> Substantial variations exist in prevalence rates of neonatal permanent HI across countries and regions. There is a strong need for more data from low-income countries to identify demographic factors that account for this variability in reported prevalence rates. Reporting these data in a uniform way is advocated.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11794170
title: Prevalence of permanent neonatal hearing impairment: systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis

description: <b>Objective:</b> To investigate the variance in reported prevalence rates of permanent neonatal hearing impairment (HI) worldwide. <b>Design:</b> A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed on reported prevalence rates of sensorineural and permanent conductive or mixed HI worse than 40 dB in neonates, detected as a result of a screening programme or audiometric study. <b>Study sample:</b> For meta-analysis, 35 articles were selected, 25 from high-income countries and 10 from middle-income countries according to the world bank classification system. <b>Results:</b> The prevalence rate of permanent uni- and bilateral HI worse than 40 dB in neonates varied from 1 to 6 per 1000, the overall prevalence was 2.21 per 1000 [1.71, 2.8]. In NICU populations the prevalence rate was higher with a larger fraction of bilateral cases. Although not significant, prevalence rates were slightly higher in Asia compared to Europe and the number of infants lost to follow-up appeared higher in countries with lower gross national income. <b>Conclusion:</b> Substantial variations exist in prevalence rates of neonatal permanent HI across countries and regions. There is a strong need for more data from low-income countries to identify demographic factors that account for this variability in reported prevalence rates. Reporting these data in a uniform way is advocated.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7996328.v2
title: Sapling leaf and root traits from 6.6 km Jianfengling transect

description: Data collected during the summer of 2017 in Jianfengling, Hainan Island, China. Juvenile tropical trees, sampled for leaves and roots. Leaves and roots scanned, dried and weighed. Morphological traits quantified with WinRhizo and WinFolia. Soil collected, sieved and sent for analysis by the Guangzhou Xinhua Agricultural Limited Company. Plant functional trait and soil data shared.