cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098990.v1
title: Furanic copolymers with synthetic and natural phenolic materials for wood adhesives - a MALDI TOF study (AOP Paper)

description: The structure of traditional, linear phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resins and phenol-furfural (P-Furan) resins has been investigated by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectroscopy. The structure of a variety of oligomers has been obtained and the structures present in each of the two types of resins related to the reagent used either formaldehyde or furfural. The oligomers type and species distribution appeared rather different for each case. Comparison of a P-Furan resin with a Mimosa tannin-Furan resin showed some differences. This latter shows a greater proportion of self-condensed fuanic oligomers due to the manner in which it is prepared starting from furfuryl alcohol. Several different Tannin-Furan oligomers were also observed by MALDI TOF analysis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098987
title: The effect of nano-zinc oxide on particleboard decay resistance (AOP Paper)

description: The aim of this study was to investigate the decay resistance of particleboards treated with nano-zinc oxide against the white-rot fungus Trametes versicolor and the brown-rot species Coniophora puteana. The nanomaterial was used for manufacturing particleboards at 5, 10 and 15% wt based on the glue dry weight. The soil block decay test was performed according to ASTM D 1413 (2007) using a 12 weeks incubation period. The results showed that all treated boards had good resistance against the decay fungi and the weight loss decreased in the samples with increasing nanomaterial loading. The threshold level of treated boards against fungal decay was obtained about 21% and 17% nano-ZnO against C. puteana and T. versicolor, respectively. Therefore, it had a positive effect on increasing particleboard resistance against the fungi. The maximum decay resistance (or minimum weight loss) occurred in the samples containing 15% zinc oxide nanoparticles.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098989.v1
title: Adaptation of the Tween 80 assay with a resolution V fractional factorial design and its application to rank Ophiostoma fungi with wood extractive degrading capabilities (AOP Paper)

description: Wood extractives in radiata pine are the source of the observed pitch problems in the pulp and paper industry. Various methodologies have been studied and used to reduce or eliminate their negative effects. A biological treatment with albino fungi of the Ophiostoma genus, fungi that degrade the lipidic components of extractives, has been proposed as a more environmentally friendly alternative for pitch degradation. The current methods used to search for Ophiostoma albino strains with the highest degradation rates of wood extractives are labor intensive and require a large amount of resources. The Tween 80® Opacity test, an assay designed to measure lipolytic enzyme activity in filamentous fungi, was studied to verify the feasibility of its application as a methodology to rank Ophiostoma albino strains with deresination capabilities. The Tween 80® Opacity Test was first characterized by implementing a non-replicated 2k-p fractional factorial design of resolution V for a 5 factors with 16 treatments and then to study the effect of the fungus species on the lipolytic enzyme activity; a randomized one factor general factorial design was conducted. The incubation temperature; antibiotics presence; and Tween 80â, CaCl2, and peptone concentrations were investigated in the first experiment. The Ophiostoma species effect was studied in the second experiment. In both experiments, the halo area size, which was formed by the fatty acid-calcium complex precipitate, was the response variable. The results demonstrated the effectiveness of the Tween 80â opacity test to measure the lipolytic enzyme activity of Ophiostoma albino strains. Similarly, the incubation temperature and the concentrations of Tween 80â, CaCl2, and bacteriological peptone had the highest statistically significant effect on the response variable. In addition, our data demonstrated that the albino strains from the specie O. floccosum exhibited the highest rate of lipolytic enzyme production.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098986
title: DECAY AND TERMITE RESISTANCE OF PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURED FROM WOOD, BAMBOO AND RICE HUSK (AOP PAPER)

description: The resistance of particleboards, made from wood, bamboo and rice husk, to fungi and termites was evaluated. Panels were composed of 100% wood; 100% bamboo; 100% rice husk; 50% wood and 50% bamboo; and 50% wood and 50% rice husk. Panels exposed to the decay the brown-rot fungus (Gloeophyllum trabeum, and the white-rot fungus (Trametes versicolor), and, in a choice feeding trial, to termites (Nasutitermes corniger). The rice husk particleboards had the highest resistance of all samples and the bamboo particleboards had the lowest resistance. T. versicolor fungi produced a larger mass loss in the particleboards than did G. trabeum.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098987.v1
title: The effect of nano-zinc oxide on particleboard decay resistance (AOP Paper)

description: The aim of this study was to investigate the decay resistance of particleboards treated with nano-zinc oxide against the white-rot fungus Trametes versicolor and the brown-rot species Coniophora puteana. The nanomaterial was used for manufacturing particleboards at 5, 10 and 15% wt based on the glue dry weight. The soil block decay test was performed according to ASTM D 1413 (2007) using a 12 weeks incubation period. The results showed that all treated boards had good resistance against the decay fungi and the weight loss decreased in the samples with increasing nanomaterial loading. The threshold level of treated boards against fungal decay was obtained about 21% and 17% nano-ZnO against C. puteana and T. versicolor, respectively. Therefore, it had a positive effect on increasing particleboard resistance against the fungi. The maximum decay resistance (or minimum weight loss) occurred in the samples containing 15% zinc oxide nanoparticles.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1099008.v1
title: iPhone 3GS Value Watch - July 2009

description: This dataset (CSV) shows prices of iPhone 3GS mobile mobile phone including data in Australia in July 2009. An Excel version is linked below. Fields include: telco, price per month, data per month, price per GB of data (calculated), excess price per GB, description, link to URL. The iPhone 3GS is used as a comparison across several telco's pricing. Prices are included for several types of plans. Graphs of this dataset in an Microsoft Excel version of this data are linked below.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098988.v1
title: Characterization of two cellulosic waste materials (orange and almond peels) and their use for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solutions (AOP Paper)

description: The ability of orange peels (OP) and almond peels (AP) as adsorbents for the removal of a dyestuff, namely methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solutions has been studied. After their characterization by different techniques (elemental analysis, biochemical analysis, IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy, mercury porosimetry), adsorption kinetics of the dye have been investigated using common kinetic models cited in the literature: first order and pseudo-second order. The correlation coefficient has showed that the pseudo-second order kinetic equation best describes the adsorption kinetics for the tested materials. The experimental equilibrium data have been analyzed using linearized forms of Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. The Langmuir isotherm was found to provide the best theoretical correlation of the experimental data whatever the biosorbents tested. Using the equilibrium coefficients obtained at different temperatures, various thermodynamic parameters such as DG°, DH°, DS° have been calculated. The thermodynamics of MB/OP and MB/AP systems indicated spontaneous and endothermic process. It was concluded that an increase in temperature results in a higher MB loading per unit weight of OP or AP.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1100173.v5
title: Reanalysis of JUPITER clinical trial (NCT00239681)- Crestor 20mg Versus Placebo in Prevention of Cardiovascular (CV) Events

description: Table: Reanalysis of adverse events<br>NCT00239681: JUPITER - Crestor 20mg Versus Placebo in Prevention of Cardiovascular (CV) Events Chi-square statistics ______ 1. Not all adverse drug reactions are included in this Table. 2. Adverse events appear to be much higher than 18%. (1) 3. Results available at ClinicalTrials.gov for the JUPITER study are not consistent with publications reporting the results of this trial. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=NCT00239681 For example: Discordance between results reported in the number of patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. 1. ClinicalTrials.gov: Placebo=13; Rosuvastatin=14 | 2. Article (PMID: 22883507): Placebo=216; Rosuvastatin=270) 4. Primary outcome was modified in the registry history available at ClinicalTrials.gov http://clinicaltrials.gov/archive/NCT00239681/2014_03_21/changes 5. It is not clear why this study was terminated. <strong>March 13, 2008.</strong> <br><em>"Independent Data Monitoring Committee for JUPITER met and agreed that the studyshould continue as planned."</em> <strong>April 2, 2008.</strong><em> <br>"AstraZeneca announced it has decided to stop the CRESTOR JUPITER clinicalstudy early based on a recommendation from an Independent Data Monitoring Boardand the JUPITER Steering Committee, which met on March 29, 2008. The study willbe stopped early because there is unequivocal evidence of a reduction incardiovascular morbidity and mortality amongst patients who received CRESTOR when compared to placebo."</em> http://clinicaltrials.gov/archive/NCT00239681/2008_04_02/changes <strong>References</strong> 1. Should people at low risk of cardiovascular disease take a statin? BMJ 2014; 348:g3329
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098984
title: Studies on the loss of gloss of shellac and polyurethane finishes exposed to UV (AOP Paper)

description: Wood finishes protect the surface of wood from external agents, enhance its looks and improve its gloss (luster). On constant external exposure, UV rays gradually degrade the film coating resulting in loss of gloss. In this study, two commonly used finishes namely spirit shellac and polyurethane finish were used to investigate the pattern of loss of gloss due to UV interference. Two coatings of polyurethane (PU) and spirit shellac finish were applied on the surface of eucalyptus samples. The gloss levels of these and unfinished samples were monitored for different times of exposure of them to UV light. Gloss was measured at 600 gloss head using a Tri micro gloss meter regularly for 20 hours durations of UV exposure. Observations and analysis revealed that the natural gloss of uncoated samples of eucalyptus were least affected on UV exposure with only 8.3%-10% loss in gloss. The PU and shellac coated surfaces also showed very little reduction in gloss (6.9%-15.4%) most of which happened in the first 40 hours of exposure. Thus both the finishes in this study were found effective to a good extent in maintaining the gloss of the finished surface against exposure to UV light.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098985
title: Effects of Nano-Clay Particles and Oxidized Polypropylene polymers On Improvement of the thermal Properties of Wood Plastic Composite (AOP Paper)

description: In this study, the effects of oxidized polypropylene, as a compatibilizer, and Nano-clay particles in improving the thermal properties of wood plastic composites are investigated. For this purpose, polypropylene polymer was oxidized in the vicinity of the air oxygen for 2 hours. Then, in order to produce the samples, Nano-clay particles at three levels (%0, %2 and %4) were mixed with wood fibers, polypropylene polymer and the compatibilizer. Finally, the samples with thickness of 2mm and dimensions of 15×15cm were made by using hot press. For more precise investigation, the morphology of wood plastic composites was studied by using X-rays diffraction and electronic microscope images. Thermal properties of the composites were evaluated through thermal and differential analyses. The results of the thermal tests demonstrated that the addition of oxidized polypropylene and Nano-clay particles significantly improve the thermal properties of wood plastic composites. Furthermore, increment of Nano-clay particles content additionally improves thermal stability of the composites and also reduces the released heat amount during the thermal degradation. In addition, TEM images showed that the dispersion of Nano-clay particles in the composite has an intercalation structure. This subject also verified by the X-rays diffraction and it is an evidence of better thermal stability of the achieved wood plastic composites.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098986.v1
title: DECAY AND TERMITE RESISTANCE OF PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURED FROM WOOD, BAMBOO AND RICE HUSK (AOP PAPER)

description: The resistance of particleboards, made from wood, bamboo and rice husk, to fungi and termites was evaluated. Panels were composed of 100% wood; 100% bamboo; 100% rice husk; 50% wood and 50% bamboo; and 50% wood and 50% rice husk. Panels exposed to the decay the brown-rot fungus (Gloeophyllum trabeum, and the white-rot fungus (Trametes versicolor), and, in a choice feeding trial, to termites (Nasutitermes corniger). The rice husk particleboards had the highest resistance of all samples and the bamboo particleboards had the lowest resistance. T. versicolor fungi produced a larger mass loss in the particleboards than did G. trabeum.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098985.v1
title: Effects of Nano-Clay Particles and Oxidized Polypropylene polymers On Improvement of the thermal Properties of Wood Plastic Composite (AOP Paper)

description: In this study, the effects of oxidized polypropylene, as a compatibilizer, and Nano-clay particles in improving the thermal properties of wood plastic composites are investigated. For this purpose, polypropylene polymer was oxidized in the vicinity of the air oxygen for 2 hours. Then, in order to produce the samples, Nano-clay particles at three levels (%0, %2 and %4) were mixed with wood fibers, polypropylene polymer and the compatibilizer. Finally, the samples with thickness of 2mm and dimensions of 15×15cm were made by using hot press. For more precise investigation, the morphology of wood plastic composites was studied by using X-rays diffraction and electronic microscope images. Thermal properties of the composites were evaluated through thermal and differential analyses. The results of the thermal tests demonstrated that the addition of oxidized polypropylene and Nano-clay particles significantly improve the thermal properties of wood plastic composites. Furthermore, increment of Nano-clay particles content additionally improves thermal stability of the composites and also reduces the released heat amount during the thermal degradation. In addition, TEM images showed that the dispersion of Nano-clay particles in the composite has an intercalation structure. This subject also verified by the X-rays diffraction and it is an evidence of better thermal stability of the achieved wood plastic composites.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1100173.v4
title: Reanalysis of JUPITER clinical trial (NCT00239681)- Crestor 20mg Versus Placebo in Prevention of Cardiovascular (CV) Events

description: Table: Reanalysis of adverse events<br>NCT00239681: JUPITER - Crestor 20mg Versus Placebo in Prevention of Cardiovascular (CV) Events Chi-square statistics ______ 1. Not all adverse drug reactions are included in this Table. 2. Adverse events appear to be much higher than 18%. (1) 3. Results available at ClinicalTrials.gov for the JUPITER study are not consistent with publications reporting the results of this trial. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=NCT00239681 For example: - Discordance between results reported in the number of patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. 1. ClinicalTrials.gov: Placebo=13; Rosuvastatin=14 | 2. Article (PMID: 22883507): Placebo=216; Rosuvastatin=270) 4. Primary outcome was modified in the registry history available at ClinicalTrials.gov http://clinicaltrials.gov/archive/NCT00239681/2014_03_21/changes 5. It is not clear why the study was terminated. <strong>March 13, 2008.</strong> <br><em>"Independent Data Monitoring Committee for JUPITER met and agreed that the studyshould continue as planned."</em> <strong>April 2, 2008.</strong><em> <br>"AstraZeneca announced it has decided to stop the CRESTOR JUPITER clinicalstudy early based on a recommendation from an Independent Data Monitoring Boardand the JUPITER Steering Committee, which met on March 29, 2008. The study willbe stopped early because there is unequivocal evidence of a reduction incardiovascular morbidity and mortality amongst patients who received CRESTOR when compared to placebo."</em> http://clinicaltrials.gov/archive/NCT00239681/2008_04_02/changes <strong>References</strong> 1. Should people at low risk of cardiovascular disease take a statin? BMJ 2014; 348:g3329
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098983
title: FUNGICIDAL EFFECT OF Lippia alba ESSENTIAL OIL ON A WHITE-ROT FUNGUS (AOP PAPER)

description: Lippia alba is a plant that has antifungal activity against Aspergillus, Penicillium and Trichoderma genera as well as against human pathogenic microorganisms; however, there are no records on its effect on basidiomycetes which are responsible for white rot of wood. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antifungal activity of L. alba for the control of the white-rot fungus Pleurotus ostreatus. From L. alba leaves, essential oil (EO) was extracted by hydrodistillation, alcoholic extract (AE) was obtained through alcoholic maceration, and aqueous extract (QE) from aqueous infusion. Each extract was added to several culture media to evaluate the fungicidal effect on P. ostreatus. AE and QE do not have fungicidal activity. P. ostreatus does not survive EO when concentrations are higher than 1.0 mL L-1 in malt extract liquid culture medium, or higher than 9.0 mL L-1 in particulate sawdust solid culture medium. The physical state of the cultivation medium affects the fungicidal action of EO. In surfaces subject to greater volatility, the minimum fungicidal concentration of the EO is 25.0 mL L-1. Altogether, L. alba EO is a potential alternative of biological control of basidiomycetes of white rottenness in wood.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098984.v1
title: Studies on the loss of gloss of shellac and polyurethane finishes exposed to UV (AOP Paper)

description: Wood finishes protect the surface of wood from external agents, enhance its looks and improve its gloss (luster). On constant external exposure, UV rays gradually degrade the film coating resulting in loss of gloss. In this study, two commonly used finishes namely spirit shellac and polyurethane finish were used to investigate the pattern of loss of gloss due to UV interference. Two coatings of polyurethane (PU) and spirit shellac finish were applied on the surface of eucalyptus samples. The gloss levels of these and unfinished samples were monitored for different times of exposure of them to UV light. Gloss was measured at 600 gloss head using a Tri micro gloss meter regularly for 20 hours durations of UV exposure. Observations and analysis revealed that the natural gloss of uncoated samples of eucalyptus were least affected on UV exposure with only 8.3%-10% loss in gloss. The PU and shellac coated surfaces also showed very little reduction in gloss (6.9%-15.4%) most of which happened in the first 40 hours of exposure. Thus both the finishes in this study were found effective to a good extent in maintaining the gloss of the finished surface against exposure to UV light.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098979
title: Planet shot initial definition

description: Planet shot initial definition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098974
title: Project Moonshot - Grid computing with android

description: Sparking a initiave between google and cancer researchers across the globe
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098974.v1
title: Project Moonshot - Grid computing with android

description: Sparking a initiave between google and cancer researchers across the globe
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098967
title: Building the AgNIC Resource Database Using Semi-Automatic Indexing of Material

description: This article describes the procedures used in the computer-aided semi-automatic indexing of records using the National Agricultural Library (NAL) Thesaurus. It provides step-by-step instructions that will be useful for anyone wishing to follow the procedures to assist them in their indexing efforts to submit material to the Agriculture Network Information Collaborative (AgNIC) portal. The method automatically checks the specified fields against the NAL Thesaurus to identify the number of times a word from the Thesaurus appears in the document. This process mainly serves as a first step in assigning the NALT Subjects, Top Concepts, and Categories. These then must be verified by an indexer to decide which of the terms are most applicable to be included in the metadata for the record. The procedures described are not only limited to the NAL Thesaurus. They can be used in a similar manner utilizing any machine readable thesaurus and any number of fields described in the metadata.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098974.v2
title: Project Moonshot - Grid computing with android

description: Sparking a initiave between google and cancer researchers across the globe
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098967.v1
title: Building the AgNIC Resource Database Using Semi-Automatic Indexing of Material

description: This article describes the procedures used in the computer-aided semi-automatic indexing of records using the National Agricultural Library (NAL) Thesaurus. It provides step-by-step instructions that will be useful for anyone wishing to follow the procedures to assist them in their indexing efforts to submit material to the Agriculture Network Information Collaborative (AgNIC) portal. The method automatically checks the specified fields against the NAL Thesaurus to identify the number of times a word from the Thesaurus appears in the document. This process mainly serves as a first step in assigning the NALT Subjects, Top Concepts, and Categories. These then must be verified by an indexer to decide which of the terms are most applicable to be included in the metadata for the record. The procedures described are not only limited to the NAL Thesaurus. They can be used in a similar manner utilizing any machine readable thesaurus and any number of fields described in the metadata.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098962
title: 8-spot smFRET measurements on 6 dsDNA samples

description: Single-molecule FRET measurements on 5 doubly-labeled and 1 donor-only dsDNA sample performed on a 8-spot smFRET system. An additional buffer-only measurement (TE50) is included for completeness.<b>Copyright 2016 The Regents of the University of California</b><br>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098974.v3
title: Project Moonshot - Grid computing with android

description: Sparking a initiave between google and cancer researchers across the globe
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098961
title: smFRET μs-ALEX: 5 dsDNA samples

description: Single-molecule FRET measurement of 5 dsDNA sample using a single-spot usALEX system. <b>Copyright 2016 The Regents of the University of California</b>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098974.v4
title: Project Moonshot - Grid computing with android

description: Sparking a initiave between google and cancer researchers across the globe
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098961.v1
title: usALEX: 5 dsDNA samples

description: Single-molecule FRET measurement of 5 dsDNA sample using a single-spot usALEX system.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1098962.v1
title: 8-spot smFRET measurements on 6 dsDNA samples

description: Single-molecule FRET measurements on 5 doubly-labeled and 1 donor-only dsDNA sample performed on a 8-spot smFRET system. An additional buffer-only measurement (TE50) is included for completeness.