cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936136.v1
title: Molecular identification of the agent of Q fever – Coxiella burnetii – in domestic animals in State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

description: Introduction Over the last recent years, the number of Q fever cases have has increased throughout the world. An epidemiological investigation was performed in the area in which the first molecular documentation of Q fever in Brazil was previously reported. Methods Indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) and PCR of Coxiella burnetii targeting the htpAB gene were performed in samples from 14 dogs (blood); 1 cat (blood); 10 goats (blood, milk, vaginal swab and anal swab); 3 sheep (blood); and 2 horses (blood). Results Two dogs, two sheep and five goats were seroreactive. DNA was amplified from 6 milk and 2 blood samples from goats and from dogs, respectively. The sequence of the amplicons exhibited 99% sequence similarity with the homologous sequence of the htpAB gene of C. burnetii RSA 331 (GenBank - CP000890). Conclusions The results confirm C. burnetii infection in animals in Rio de Janeiro and reinforce the need for the surveillance of Q fever in Brazil.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936139
title: Predictive factors of post-discharge surgical site infections among patients from a teaching hospital

description: Introduction Surgical site infections (SSIs) often manifest after patients are discharged and are missed by hospital-based surveillance. Methods We conducted a case-reference study nested in a prospective cohort of patients from six surgical specialties in a teaching hospital. The factors related to SSI were compared for cases identified during the hospital stay and after discharge. Results Among 3,427 patients, 222 (6.4%) acquired an SSI. In 138 of these patients, the onset of the SSI occurred after discharge. Neurological surgery and the use of steroids were independently associated with a greater likelihood of SSI diagnosis during the hospital stay. Conclusions Our results support the idea of a specialty-based strategy for post-discharge SSI surveillance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936139.v1
title: Predictive factors of post-discharge surgical site infections among patients from a teaching hospital

description: Introduction Surgical site infections (SSIs) often manifest after patients are discharged and are missed by hospital-based surveillance. Methods We conducted a case-reference study nested in a prospective cohort of patients from six surgical specialties in a teaching hospital. The factors related to SSI were compared for cases identified during the hospital stay and after discharge. Results Among 3,427 patients, 222 (6.4%) acquired an SSI. In 138 of these patients, the onset of the SSI occurred after discharge. Neurological surgery and the use of steroids were independently associated with a greater likelihood of SSI diagnosis during the hospital stay. Conclusions Our results support the idea of a specialty-based strategy for post-discharge SSI surveillance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936150.v1
title: Molecular characterization of Torque teno virus and SEN virus co-infection with HIV in patients from Southern Iran

description: Introduction Torque teno virus (TTV) and SEN virus are circular single-stranded DNA viruses that cause blood-borne infections. The SEN virus (SEN-V) was originally detected in the serum of an injection drug user infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Recently TTV was discovered as a potential causative agent of non-A-E hepatitis. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of the SEN-V-D/H and TTV in HIV patients and healthy blood donors in Iran. Methods One hundred and fifty HIV patients with a mean age of 50.46 ± 18.46 years and 150 healthy blood donors with a mean age of 48.16 ± 13.73 years were included in this study. TTV and SEN-V were detected by the PCR and were quantitatively assayed by competitive PCR (nested and semi-nested PCR). Restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLPs) were used to determine the heterogeneity of TTV. Results TTV and SEN-V were detected 96 (64%) and 84 (56%) of 150 HIV patients respectively. These rates were 34% (n=51) and 37.33% (n=56) in healthy blood donors (significant, p&lt;0.05). PCR detected SEN-V/TTV DNA from 32 of the healthy blood donors (21.33%), while 65 (43.33%) of HIV patients were positive for SEN-V/TTV DNA. Of 150 HIV patients, 32.66% and 23.33% were positive for SEN-V-H and SEN-V-D, respectively and 18.66% (n=28) were co-infected with SEN-V-D/H. Conclusions The prevalence of SEN-VD/H and TTV is higher in HIV patients than in healthy blood donors in Southern Iran. Our results suggest that TTV and SEN-V might play a role in the development of liver disease in patients with immunodeficiency diseases.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936150
title: Molecular characterization of Torque teno virus and SEN virus co-infection with HIV in patients from Southern Iran

description: Introduction Torque teno virus (TTV) and SEN virus are circular single-stranded DNA viruses that cause blood-borne infections. The SEN virus (SEN-V) was originally detected in the serum of an injection drug user infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Recently TTV was discovered as a potential causative agent of non-A-E hepatitis. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of the SEN-V-D/H and TTV in HIV patients and healthy blood donors in Iran. Methods One hundred and fifty HIV patients with a mean age of 50.46 ± 18.46 years and 150 healthy blood donors with a mean age of 48.16 ± 13.73 years were included in this study. TTV and SEN-V were detected by the PCR and were quantitatively assayed by competitive PCR (nested and semi-nested PCR). Restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLPs) were used to determine the heterogeneity of TTV. Results TTV and SEN-V were detected 96 (64%) and 84 (56%) of 150 HIV patients respectively. These rates were 34% (n=51) and 37.33% (n=56) in healthy blood donors (significant, p&lt;0.05). PCR detected SEN-V/TTV DNA from 32 of the healthy blood donors (21.33%), while 65 (43.33%) of HIV patients were positive for SEN-V/TTV DNA. Of 150 HIV patients, 32.66% and 23.33% were positive for SEN-V-H and SEN-V-D, respectively and 18.66% (n=28) were co-infected with SEN-V-D/H. Conclusions The prevalence of SEN-VD/H and TTV is higher in HIV patients than in healthy blood donors in Southern Iran. Our results suggest that TTV and SEN-V might play a role in the development of liver disease in patients with immunodeficiency diseases.
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.7277387
title: Supporting data for: Physicochemical Characterisation of Reduced Graphene Oxide for Conductive Thin Films

description: This spreadsheet contains supporting data for the published article. Please contact the corresponding author for the article if you require any additional data.
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.7277387.v1
title: Supporting data for: Physicochemical Characterisation of Reduced Graphene Oxide for Conductive Thin Films

description: This spreadsheet contains supporting data for the published article. Please contact the corresponding author for the article if you require any additional data.
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.7330955
title: Micropillar - measurement data

description: Measurement data obtained with prototype micropillar system<br>
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.7330955.v1
title: Micropillar - measurement data

description: Measurement data obtained with prototype micropillar system<br>
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.8050274
title: Raw data for: Radiation-grafted anion-exchange membranes: the switch from low- to high-density polyethylene leads to remarkably enhanced fuel cell performance

description: Excel file containing the raw numbers used to plot Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Additional DSC, mechanical testing, hydroxide conductivity, grafting optimisation, and Raman mapping data is also included in the .xls file.
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.8124686.v2
title: Raw Dataset for: Radiation-grafted cation-exchange membranes: an initial ex situ feasibility study into their potential use in reverse electrodialysis

description: File (1):Excel file containing the raw data used to plot Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, and S12.<br>File (2):Graphpad Prism (v. 8.1.1.) file containing the raw data for Figures 5, S13, S14 and S15.<br><br>
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.6833873
title: Raw data in support of article titled generated at the University of Surrey: A high conductivity ultrathin anion-exchange membrane with 500+ h alkali stability for use in alkaline membrane fuel cells that can achieve 2 W cm-2 at 80 °C

description: Excel files containing the raw data for key Figures presented in the main article (Figures 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8) related to new LDPE-15 AEM reported in the paper. The data for LDPE-25 AEM was extracted from the following article: L. Q. Wang, J. J. Brink, Y. Liu, A. M. Herring, J. Ponce-Gonzalez, D. K. Whelligan and J. R. Varcoe, <i>Energy Environ. Sci.</i>, 2017, <b>10</b>, 2154–2167.
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.8124686
title: Raw Dataset for: Radiation-grafted cation-exchange membranes: an initial ex situ feasibility study into their potential use in reverse electrodialysis

description: File (1):Excel file containing the raw data used to plot Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, and S12.<br>File (2):Graphpad Prism (v. 8.1.1.) file containing the raw data for Figures 5, S13, S14 and S15.<br><br>
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.6391208
title: EnvSci_Code_and_Data

description: Code and output data for the agent-based simulations for the paper "Agent-based modelling to predict policy outcomes: A food waste recycling example", A.C. Skeldon, F. Schiller, A. Yang, T. Balke-Visser, A. Penn, N. Gilbert, to appear in Environmental Science and Policy (2018).
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.6391208.v1
title: EnvSci_Code_and_Data

description: Code and output data for the agent-based simulations for the paper "Agent-based modelling to predict policy outcomes: A food waste recycling example", A.C. Skeldon, F. Schiller, A. Yang, T. Balke-Visser, A. Penn, N. Gilbert, to appear in Environmental Science and Policy (2018).
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.9735107
title: Coupled shallow-water fluid sloshing in an upright annular vessel

description: Data files needed in order to recreate all the figures in the paper `Coupled shallow-water fluid sloshing in an upright annular vessel' by Turner and Rowe<br>
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.9735107.v1
title: Coupled shallow-water fluid sloshing in an upright annular vessel

description: Data files needed in order to recreate all the figures in the paper `Coupled shallow-water fluid sloshing in an upright annular vessel' by Turner and Rowe<br>
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.8124686.v1
title: Raw Dataset for: Radiation-grafted cation-exchange membranes: an initial ex situ feasibility study into their potential use in reverse electrodialysis

description: NOTE THE FOLLOWING WILL BE UPLOADED IN DUE COURSE:An Excel file containing the raw data used to plot the key Figures in the paper and ESI.<br>IF YOU REQUIRE THIS DATA EARLIER, PLEASE E-MAIL j.varcoe@surrey.ac.uk.
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.9313913
title: ATI-3615-190807 DSC Figure S2.opju

description: Dynamic scanning calorimetry data used in Figure S2
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.9313913.v1
title: ATI-3615-190807 DSC Figure S2.opju

description: Dynamic scanning calorimetry data used in Figure S2
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.9314282
title: ATI-3615-190807 CTE Figure S1.opju

description: Coefficient of thermal expansion data used in Figure S1
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.9315113
title: ATI-3615-190807 Emis Figure 5a.opju

description: Emissivity Data used in Figure 5a
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.9316961
title: ATI-3615-190807 LapS Figure 4.opju

description: Lap shear, XPS and adhesion test data used in Figure 4
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.7140074.v1
title: Window to the Stars 2 Virtual Machine

description: Window to the Stars 2 <br>Virtualbox appliance, based on Lubuntu 18.<br>Please download the OVA file and load it into Virtualbox as described at https://www.maketecheasier.com/import-export-ova-files-in-virtualbox/<br>The user ID and password are "wtts".<br>
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.9316961.v1
title: ATI-3615-190807 LapS Figure 4.opju

description: Lap shear, XPS and adhesion test data used in Figure 4
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.9317480.v1
title: ATI-3615-190807 WatU Figure 3.opju

description: Water uptake data used to used in Figure 3 f and g
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.8114201.v4
title: Window to the Stars 2.12

description: Window to the Stars 2.12<br>Virtualbox appliance, based on Lubuntu 18.<br>Please download the OVA file and load it into Virtualbox as described at https://www.maketecheasier.com/import-export-ova-files-in-virtualbox/<br>The user ID and password are "wtts".
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.9317480
title: ATI-3615-190807 WatU Figure 3.opju

description: Water uptake data used to used in Figure 3 f and g
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.8114201.v2
title: Window to the Stars 2.1

description: Window to the Stars 2.1<br>Virtualbox appliance, based on Lubuntu 18.<br>Please download the OVA file and load it into Virtualbox as described at https://www.maketecheasier.com/import-export-ova-files-in-virtualbox/<br>The user ID and password are "wtts".
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.8114201
title: Window to the Stars 2.12

description: Window to the Stars 2.12<br>Virtualbox appliance, based on Lubuntu 18.<br>Please download the OVA file and load it into Virtualbox as described at https://www.maketecheasier.com/import-export-ova-files-in-virtualbox/<br>The user ID and password are "wtts".
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.8114201.v1
title: Window to the Stars 2.1

description: Window to the Stars 2.1<br>Virtualbox appliance, based on Lubuntu 18.<br>Please download the OVA file and load it into Virtualbox as described at https://www.maketecheasier.com/import-export-ova-files-in-virtualbox/<br>The user ID and password are "wtts".
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.7140074
title: Window to the Stars 2 Virtual Machine

description: Window to the Stars 2 <br>Virtualbox appliance, based on Lubuntu 18.<br>Please download the OVA file and load it into Virtualbox as described at https://www.maketecheasier.com/import-export-ova-files-in-virtualbox/<br>The user ID and password are "wtts".<br>
DOI: 10.15126/surreydata.9315113.v1
title: ATI-3615-190807 Emis Figure 5a.opju

description: Emissivity Data used in Figure 5a
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936162
title: Platelet profile is associated with clinical complications in patients with vivax and falciparum malaria in Colombia

description: Introduction Thrombocytopenia is a common complication in malaria patients. The relationship between abnormal platelet profile and clinical status in malaria patients is unclear. In low and unstable endemic regions where vivax malaria predominates, the hematologic profiles of malaria patients and their clinical utility are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to characterize the thrombograms of malaria patients from Colombia, where Plasmodium vivax infection is common, and to explore the relationship between thrombograms and clinical status. Methods Eight hundred sixty-two malaria patients were enrolled, including 533 (61.8%) patients infected with Plasmodium falciparum, 311 (36.1%) patients infected with Plasmodium vivax and 18 (2.1%) patients with mixed infections. Results The most frequently observed changes were low platelet count (PC) and high platelet distribution width (PDW), which were observed in 65% of patients; thrombocytopenia with &lt;50,000 platelets/µL was identified in 11% of patients. Patients with complications had lower PC and plateletcrit (PT) and higher PDW values. A higher risk of thrombocytopenia was identified in patients with severe anemia, neurologic complications, pulmonary complications, liver dysfunction, renal impairment and severe hypoglycemia. The presence of thrombocytopenia (&lt;150,000 platelets/µL) was associated with a higher probability of liver dysfunction. Conclusions Young age, longer duration of illness and higher parasitemia are associated with severe thrombocytopenia. Our study showed that thrombocytopenia is related to malaria complications, especially liver dysfunction. High PDW in patients with severe malaria may explain the mechanisms of thrombocytopenia that is common in this group of patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936162.v1
title: Platelet profile is associated with clinical complications in patients with vivax and falciparum malaria in Colombia

description: Introduction Thrombocytopenia is a common complication in malaria patients. The relationship between abnormal platelet profile and clinical status in malaria patients is unclear. In low and unstable endemic regions where vivax malaria predominates, the hematologic profiles of malaria patients and their clinical utility are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to characterize the thrombograms of malaria patients from Colombia, where Plasmodium vivax infection is common, and to explore the relationship between thrombograms and clinical status. Methods Eight hundred sixty-two malaria patients were enrolled, including 533 (61.8%) patients infected with Plasmodium falciparum, 311 (36.1%) patients infected with Plasmodium vivax and 18 (2.1%) patients with mixed infections. Results The most frequently observed changes were low platelet count (PC) and high platelet distribution width (PDW), which were observed in 65% of patients; thrombocytopenia with &lt;50,000 platelets/µL was identified in 11% of patients. Patients with complications had lower PC and plateletcrit (PT) and higher PDW values. A higher risk of thrombocytopenia was identified in patients with severe anemia, neurologic complications, pulmonary complications, liver dysfunction, renal impairment and severe hypoglycemia. The presence of thrombocytopenia (&lt;150,000 platelets/µL) was associated with a higher probability of liver dysfunction. Conclusions Young age, longer duration of illness and higher parasitemia are associated with severe thrombocytopenia. Our study showed that thrombocytopenia is related to malaria complications, especially liver dysfunction. High PDW in patients with severe malaria may explain the mechanisms of thrombocytopenia that is common in this group of patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936181
title: Prevalence of HCV infection and associated factors among illicit drug users in Breves, State of Pará, northern Brazil

description: Introduction: Illicit drug users (DUs) are vulnerable to hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The shared use of illicit drugs is the main method of HCV transmission. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Breves, in northern Brazil. We surveyed 187 DUs to determine the prevalence of and factors associated with HCV infection. Results: The prevalence of anti-HCV antibodies was 36.9%, and the prevalence of hepatitis C virus-ribonucleic acid (HCV-RNA) was 31%. Hepatitis C virus infection was associated with tattoos, intravenous drug use, shared use of equipment for drug use, drug use for longer than 3 years, and daily drug use. Conclusions: Strategies for preventing and controlling HCV transmission should be implemented among DUs.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936181.v1
title: Prevalence of HCV infection and associated factors among illicit drug users in Breves, State of Pará, northern Brazil

description: Introduction: Illicit drug users (DUs) are vulnerable to hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The shared use of illicit drugs is the main method of HCV transmission. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Breves, in northern Brazil. We surveyed 187 DUs to determine the prevalence of and factors associated with HCV infection. Results: The prevalence of anti-HCV antibodies was 36.9%, and the prevalence of hepatitis C virus-ribonucleic acid (HCV-RNA) was 31%. Hepatitis C virus infection was associated with tattoos, intravenous drug use, shared use of equipment for drug use, drug use for longer than 3 years, and daily drug use. Conclusions: Strategies for preventing and controlling HCV transmission should be implemented among DUs.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936187.v1
title: The first canine visceral leishmaniasis outbreak in Campinas, State of São Paulo Southeastern Brazil

description: Introduction Early detection of American visceral leishmaniasis (AVL) outbreak in animals is crucial for controlling this disease in non-endemic areas. Methods Epidemiological surveillance (2009-2012) was performed in Campinas, State of São Paulo, Brazil. Results In 2009, Leishmania chagasi was positively identified in four dogs. Entomological research and three serological studies (2010-2012) were undertaken as monitoring measures; these approaches revealed a moderate prevalence of Leishmania present in 4% of the canine population. Nyssomyia whitmani and Lutzomyia longipalpis were the predominant species identified. Conclusions Detection of an AVL outbreak in dogs in an area with an evolving natural landscape containing sand flies is crucial for control programs.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936187
title: The first canine visceral leishmaniasis outbreak in Campinas, State of São Paulo Southeastern Brazil

description: Introduction Early detection of American visceral leishmaniasis (AVL) outbreak in animals is crucial for controlling this disease in non-endemic areas. Methods Epidemiological surveillance (2009-2012) was performed in Campinas, State of São Paulo, Brazil. Results In 2009, Leishmania chagasi was positively identified in four dogs. Entomological research and three serological studies (2010-2012) were undertaken as monitoring measures; these approaches revealed a moderate prevalence of Leishmania present in 4% of the canine population. Nyssomyia whitmani and Lutzomyia longipalpis were the predominant species identified. Conclusions Detection of an AVL outbreak in dogs in an area with an evolving natural landscape containing sand flies is crucial for control programs.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936189
title: Effects of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil on germ tube formation by Candida albicans isolated from denture wearers

description: Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil on germ tube formation by Candida albicans isolated from denture wearers. Methods Ten C. albicans isolates recovered from denture wearers were tested using 10% fetal bovine serum with or without 4% R. officinalis essential oil. Results The essential oil from R. officinalis completely inhibited germ tube formation in the investigated C. albicans isolates. Conclusions The results demonstrate that the essential oil of R. officinalis modulates C. albicans pathogenicity through its primary virulence factor (i.e., germ tube formation was suppressed).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936189.v1
title: Effects of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil on germ tube formation by Candida albicans isolated from denture wearers

description: Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil on germ tube formation by Candida albicans isolated from denture wearers. Methods Ten C. albicans isolates recovered from denture wearers were tested using 10% fetal bovine serum with or without 4% R. officinalis essential oil. Results The essential oil from R. officinalis completely inhibited germ tube formation in the investigated C. albicans isolates. Conclusions The results demonstrate that the essential oil of R. officinalis modulates C. albicans pathogenicity through its primary virulence factor (i.e., germ tube formation was suppressed).