cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234881.v1
title: Mosquito species occurrence in association with landscape composition in green urban areas

description: Abstract Aedes aegypti prefers densely populated habitats, but has been shown to explore less anthropogenic environments. We investigated composition of the abundance of mosquitoes in forested areas and assessed relationships between species occurrences and different types of land use and land cover at three spatial scales (100m, 500m and 1000m). Mosquitoes were collected from October 2012 to March 2013 using oviposition traps. We collected 4,179 mosquitoes in total including at least 10 species. Aedes albopictus and Limatus durhami were eudominant species, representing 90% of all collected individuals. We found intraspecific differences in response to land use and land cover, and species response patterns were similar at all spatial scales. Ae. albopictus relative abundance was associated with urbanized areas, while Li. durhami, Haemagogus leucocelaenus and Toxorhynchites sp., abundances were associated with native forest. Aedes aegypti were found in five of the eight areas studied, including in an Atlantic forest fragment at a considerable distance from the forest edge (370 m). Aedes aegypti occurrence was not influenced by type of land use or land cover.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234878
title: European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30: factorial models to Brazilian cancer patients

description: ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the psychometric properties of the seven theoretical models proposed in the literature for European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30), when applied to a sample of Brazilian cancer patients. Methods Content and construct validity (factorial, convergent, discriminant) were estimated. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed. Convergent validity was analyzed using the average variance extracted. Discriminant validity was analyzed using correlational analysis. Internal consistency and composite reliability were used to assess the reliability of instrument. Results A total of 1,020 cancer patients participated. The mean age was 53.3±13.0 years, and 62% were female. All models showed adequate factorial validity for the study sample. Convergent and discriminant validities and the reliability were compromised in all of the models for all of the single items referring to symptoms, as well as for the “physical function” and “cognitive function” factors. Conclusion All theoretical models assessed in this study presented adequate factorial validity when applied to Brazilian cancer patients. The choice of the best model for use in research and/or clinical protocols should be centered on the purpose and underlying theory of each model.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234878.v1
title: European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30: factorial models to Brazilian cancer patients

description: ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the psychometric properties of the seven theoretical models proposed in the literature for European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30), when applied to a sample of Brazilian cancer patients. Methods Content and construct validity (factorial, convergent, discriminant) were estimated. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed. Convergent validity was analyzed using the average variance extracted. Discriminant validity was analyzed using correlational analysis. Internal consistency and composite reliability were used to assess the reliability of instrument. Results A total of 1,020 cancer patients participated. The mean age was 53.3±13.0 years, and 62% were female. All models showed adequate factorial validity for the study sample. Convergent and discriminant validities and the reliability were compromised in all of the models for all of the single items referring to symptoms, as well as for the “physical function” and “cognitive function” factors. Conclusion All theoretical models assessed in this study presented adequate factorial validity when applied to Brazilian cancer patients. The choice of the best model for use in research and/or clinical protocols should be centered on the purpose and underlying theory of each model.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234875
title: Sericin and swimming on histomorphometric parameters of denervated plantar muscle in Wistar rats

description: Abstract Objective To analyze the combined effects of the silk protein sericin and swimming exercise on histomorphometry of the plantar muscle in Wistar rats. Methods Forty adult rats were randomly allocated into 5 groups comprising 8 animals each, as follows: Control, Injury, Sericin, Swim, and Swim plus Sericin. Three days after crushing of the sciatic nerve the rats in the Swim and Swim plus Sericin Groups were submitted to swimming exercise for 21 days. Rats were then euthanized and the plantar muscle harvested and processed. Results Cross-sectional area, peripheral nuclei and muscle fiber counts, nucleus/fiber ratio and smallest muscle fiber width did not differ significantly between groups. Morphological analysis revealed hypertrophic fibers in the Swim Group and evident muscle damage in the Swim plus Sericin and Injury Groups. The percentage of intramuscular collagen was apparently maintained in the Swim Group compared to remaining groups. Conclusion Combined treatment with sericin and swimming exercise did not improve muscle properties. However, physical exercise alone was effective in maintaining intramuscular connective tissue and preventing progression of deleterious effects of peripheral nerve injury.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234869
title: Perkinsus beihaiensis (Perkinsozoa) in oysters of Bahia State, Brazil

description: Abstract This study reports the pathogen Perkinsus beihaiensis in oysters of the genus Crassostrea on the coast of the State of Bahia (Brazil), its prevalence, infection intensity and correlation with salinity. Oysters (n = 240) were collected between October and December 2014 at eight sampling stations between latitudes 13°55'S and 15°42'S. The laboratory procedures included macroscopic analysis, histology, culture in Ray's fluid thioglycollate medium (RFTM), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing. PCR and sequencing have been used for the genetic identification of oysters as well. Two species of oysters have been identified: Crassostrea rhizophorae and C. brasiliana. In both oyster species P. beihaiensis was the only Perkinsus species detected. In C. rhizophorae, the average prevalence was 82.8% by histology and 65.2% by RFTM. In C. brasiliana, the prevalences were 70.5% and 35.7%, respectively. The higher prevalence of P. beihaiensis in C. rhizophorae was probably influenced by salinity, with which was positively correlated (r&gt; 0.8). In both oysters, P. beihaiensis was located mainly in the gastric epithelium. The infection was generally mild or moderate, without apparent harm to the hosts, but in cases of severe infection, there was hemocytical reaction and tissue disorganization. The generally high prevalence in the region suggests that oysters should be monitored with respect to this pathogen, especially in growing areas.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234875.v1
title: Sericin and swimming on histomorphometric parameters of denervated plantar muscle in Wistar rats

description: Abstract Objective To analyze the combined effects of the silk protein sericin and swimming exercise on histomorphometry of the plantar muscle in Wistar rats. Methods Forty adult rats were randomly allocated into 5 groups comprising 8 animals each, as follows: Control, Injury, Sericin, Swim, and Swim plus Sericin. Three days after crushing of the sciatic nerve the rats in the Swim and Swim plus Sericin Groups were submitted to swimming exercise for 21 days. Rats were then euthanized and the plantar muscle harvested and processed. Results Cross-sectional area, peripheral nuclei and muscle fiber counts, nucleus/fiber ratio and smallest muscle fiber width did not differ significantly between groups. Morphological analysis revealed hypertrophic fibers in the Swim Group and evident muscle damage in the Swim plus Sericin and Injury Groups. The percentage of intramuscular collagen was apparently maintained in the Swim Group compared to remaining groups. Conclusion Combined treatment with sericin and swimming exercise did not improve muscle properties. However, physical exercise alone was effective in maintaining intramuscular connective tissue and preventing progression of deleterious effects of peripheral nerve injury.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234869.v1
title: Perkinsus beihaiensis (Perkinsozoa) in oysters of Bahia State, Brazil

description: Abstract This study reports the pathogen Perkinsus beihaiensis in oysters of the genus Crassostrea on the coast of the State of Bahia (Brazil), its prevalence, infection intensity and correlation with salinity. Oysters (n = 240) were collected between October and December 2014 at eight sampling stations between latitudes 13°55'S and 15°42'S. The laboratory procedures included macroscopic analysis, histology, culture in Ray's fluid thioglycollate medium (RFTM), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing. PCR and sequencing have been used for the genetic identification of oysters as well. Two species of oysters have been identified: Crassostrea rhizophorae and C. brasiliana. In both oyster species P. beihaiensis was the only Perkinsus species detected. In C. rhizophorae, the average prevalence was 82.8% by histology and 65.2% by RFTM. In C. brasiliana, the prevalences were 70.5% and 35.7%, respectively. The higher prevalence of P. beihaiensis in C. rhizophorae was probably influenced by salinity, with which was positively correlated (r&gt; 0.8). In both oysters, P. beihaiensis was located mainly in the gastric epithelium. The infection was generally mild or moderate, without apparent harm to the hosts, but in cases of severe infection, there was hemocytical reaction and tissue disorganization. The generally high prevalence in the region suggests that oysters should be monitored with respect to this pathogen, especially in growing areas.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234866
title: Characterization of digestive enzymes from captive Brazilian flounder Paralichthys orbignyanus

description: Abstract Knowledge of specific enzyme activity, along with animal habits and digestive capacity is essential in formulating an appropriate diet for any species. In this study, we evaluated and characterized the activity of digestive enzymes present in the liver, intestine, and stomach of Paralichthys orbignyanus. The effects of pH and temperature on enzyme activity were also evaluated via the use of specific substrates. The use of specific substrates and inhibitors showed strong evidence of the presence of trypsin (BApNA= 0.51 ± 0.2 mU mg-1), chimotrypsin (SApNA= 2.62 ± 1.8 mU mg-1), and aminopeptidases (Leu-p-Nan =0.9709 ± 0.83 mU mg-1) in the intestine. Optimum pH for the activity of trypsin, chemotrypsin, leucino aminopeptidase, amilase, and pepsin were 9.5, 9.0, 8.0, 7.5, and 3.5, respectively, while optimum temperatures were 50, 50, 50, 40, and 45 °C, respectively. These results provide additional information regarding the biology of Brazilian flounder and can be used as a basis for further studies regarding fish feeding physiology.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234866.v1
title: Characterization of digestive enzymes from captive Brazilian flounder Paralichthys orbignyanus

description: Abstract Knowledge of specific enzyme activity, along with animal habits and digestive capacity is essential in formulating an appropriate diet for any species. In this study, we evaluated and characterized the activity of digestive enzymes present in the liver, intestine, and stomach of Paralichthys orbignyanus. The effects of pH and temperature on enzyme activity were also evaluated via the use of specific substrates. The use of specific substrates and inhibitors showed strong evidence of the presence of trypsin (BApNA= 0.51 ± 0.2 mU mg-1), chimotrypsin (SApNA= 2.62 ± 1.8 mU mg-1), and aminopeptidases (Leu-p-Nan =0.9709 ± 0.83 mU mg-1) in the intestine. Optimum pH for the activity of trypsin, chemotrypsin, leucino aminopeptidase, amilase, and pepsin were 9.5, 9.0, 8.0, 7.5, and 3.5, respectively, while optimum temperatures were 50, 50, 50, 40, and 45 °C, respectively. These results provide additional information regarding the biology of Brazilian flounder and can be used as a basis for further studies regarding fish feeding physiology.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234860
title: Association between cognitive function and parameters of echocardiography and coronary artery angiography

description: ABSTRACT We aimed to determine whether there is an association between cognition and the results of echocardiography and angiography, based on neuropsychological assessments. Methods: We assessed the cognition of 85 patients who had recently undergone coronary artery angiography. We calculated the Gensini score for the coronary artery disease index. We also performed echocardiography to find indices of cardiac functioning. Results: The lower left ventricular ejection fraction correlated with lower scores on visuospatial, executive function, processing speed/attention and verbal memory capacities (p ≤ 0.05). A higher Gensini score and left atrial size correlated with lower executive function and processing speed/attention (p ≤ 0.05). In the group of patients with an impaired cognitive state, higher Gensini scores correlated with decreased processing speed/attention (p = 0.01) and the e' index was associated with lower capacity of executive function (p = 0.05). Conclusion: Decreased processing speed/attention and executive function may correlate with cardiac dysfunction and coronary artery disease. The Color Trail Test may be considered for simple screening for cognitive problems in elderly patients with coronary artery disease or diastolic dysfunction.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234860.v1
title: Association between cognitive function and parameters of echocardiography and coronary artery angiography

description: ABSTRACT We aimed to determine whether there is an association between cognition and the results of echocardiography and angiography, based on neuropsychological assessments. Methods: We assessed the cognition of 85 patients who had recently undergone coronary artery angiography. We calculated the Gensini score for the coronary artery disease index. We also performed echocardiography to find indices of cardiac functioning. Results: The lower left ventricular ejection fraction correlated with lower scores on visuospatial, executive function, processing speed/attention and verbal memory capacities (p ≤ 0.05). A higher Gensini score and left atrial size correlated with lower executive function and processing speed/attention (p ≤ 0.05). In the group of patients with an impaired cognitive state, higher Gensini scores correlated with decreased processing speed/attention (p = 0.01) and the e' index was associated with lower capacity of executive function (p = 0.05). Conclusion: Decreased processing speed/attention and executive function may correlate with cardiac dysfunction and coronary artery disease. The Color Trail Test may be considered for simple screening for cognitive problems in elderly patients with coronary artery disease or diastolic dysfunction.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234848
title: Intervention for reducing stigma and increasing help-seeking in postpartum depression: Non-clinical parenting sample

description: Data related to a study examining the effects of an intervention designed to reduce stigma and increase help-seeking. The data set contains data for 212 parents aged 18 to 71 years (M=36.88, 194 females). It has completed measures of personal and perceived postpartum depression (PPD) stigma and attitudes towards seeking mental health services. Random assignment to groups was employed. Results: no effects for type of intervention. Males had higher personal PPD stigma than females and older age was associated with lower personal PPD stigma. Familiarity with PPD was associated with perceived PPD stigma in others but not personal PPD stigma.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234848.v1
title: Intervention for reducing stigma and increasing help-seeking in postpartum depression: Non-clinical parenting sample

description: Data related to a study examining the effects of an intervention designed to reduce stigma and increase help-seeking. The data set contains data for 212 parents aged 18 to 71 years (M=36.88, 194 females). It has completed measures of personal and perceived postpartum depression (PPD) stigma and attitudes towards seeking mental health services. Random assignment to groups was employed. Results: no effects for type of intervention. Males had higher personal PPD stigma than females and older age was associated with lower personal PPD stigma. Familiarity with PPD was associated with perceived PPD stigma in others but not personal PPD stigma.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234848.v2
title: Intervention for reducing stigma and increasing help-seeking in postpartum depression: Non-clinical parenting sample

description: Data related to a study examining the effects of an intervention designed to reduce stigma and increase help-seeking. The data set contains data for 212 parents aged 18 to 71 years (M=36.88, 194 females). It has completed measures of personal and perceived postpartum depression (PPD) stigma and attitudes towards seeking mental health services. Random assignment to groups was employed. Results: no effects for type of intervention. Males had higher personal PPD stigma than females and older age was associated with lower personal PPD stigma. Familiarity with PPD was associated with perceived PPD stigma in others but not personal PPD stigma.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234680
title: Additional file 9: of Transcriptome analysis reveals new microRNAs-mediated pathway involved in anther development in male sterile wheat

description: Table S6. The normalized expression with TPMs for all known and novel miRNAs in all samples. (XLSX 20Â kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234680.v1
title: Additional file 9: of Transcriptome analysis reveals new microRNAs-mediated pathway involved in anther development in male sterile wheat

description: Table S6. The normalized expression with TPMs for all known and novel miRNAs in all samples. (XLSX 20Â kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234674
title: Additional file 8: of Transcriptome analysis reveals new microRNAs-mediated pathway involved in anther development in male sterile wheat

description: Table S5. The distribution of TPMs for normalized expression of miRNAs in each sample. (XLSX 11Â kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234674.v1
title: Additional file 8: of Transcriptome analysis reveals new microRNAs-mediated pathway involved in anther development in male sterile wheat

description: Table S5. The distribution of TPMs for normalized expression of miRNAs in each sample. (XLSX 11Â kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234668
title: Additional file 7: of Transcriptome analysis reveals new microRNAs-mediated pathway involved in anther development in male sterile wheat

description: Table S4. Nucleotide sequences and read counts of identified novel miRNAs in each sample. (XLSX 13Â kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234668.v1
title: Additional file 7: of Transcriptome analysis reveals new microRNAs-mediated pathway involved in anther development in male sterile wheat

description: Table S4. Nucleotide sequences and read counts of identified novel miRNAs in each sample. (XLSX 13Â kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234659
title: Additional file 5: of Transcriptome analysis reveals new microRNAs-mediated pathway involved in anther development in male sterile wheat

description: Table S3. Summary of known miRNAs. (XLSX 14Â kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234659.v1
title: Additional file 5: of Transcriptome analysis reveals new microRNAs-mediated pathway involved in anther development in male sterile wheat

description: Table S3. Summary of known miRNAs. (XLSX 14Â kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234656
title: Additional file 4: of Transcriptome analysis reveals new microRNAs-mediated pathway involved in anther development in male sterile wheat

description: Table S2. A list of data filtering from each sample. (XLSX 11Â kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234656.v1
title: Additional file 4: of Transcriptome analysis reveals new microRNAs-mediated pathway involved in anther development in male sterile wheat

description: Table S2. A list of data filtering from each sample. (XLSX 11Â kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234638
title: Additional file 9: of Global DNA methylation changes spanning puberty are near predicted estrogen-responsive genes and enriched for genes involved in endocrine and immune processes

description: Set of 104 CpGs present in this study that are a subset of the 133 CpGs predictive of reproductive hormone levels pre- and post-puberty reported by Almstrup et al. (XLSX 49 kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234638.v1
title: Additional file 9: of Global DNA methylation changes spanning puberty are near predicted estrogen-responsive genes and enriched for genes involved in endocrine and immune processes

description: Set of 104 CpGs present in this study that are a subset of the 133 CpGs predictive of reproductive hormone levels pre- and post-puberty reported by Almstrup et al. (XLSX 49 kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234626
title: Additional file 8: of Global DNA methylation changes spanning puberty are near predicted estrogen-responsive genes and enriched for genes involved in endocrine and immune processes

description: Set of 75 CpGs present in this study that are a subset of the 99 CpGs predictive of puberty status reported by Almstrup et al. (XLSX 48 kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234626.v1
title: Additional file 8: of Global DNA methylation changes spanning puberty are near predicted estrogen-responsive genes and enriched for genes involved in endocrine and immune processes

description: Set of 75 CpGs present in this study that are a subset of the 99 CpGs predictive of puberty status reported by Almstrup et al. (XLSX 48 kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234608
title: Additional file 21: of Transcriptome analysis reveals new microRNAs-mediated pathway involved in anther development in male sterile wheat

description: Table S14. List of target genes for tae-miR9652-5p predicted by PsRobot software. (XLSX 12Â kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234608.v1
title: Additional file 21: of Transcriptome analysis reveals new microRNAs-mediated pathway involved in anther development in male sterile wheat

description: Table S14. List of target genes for tae-miR9652-5p predicted by PsRobot software. (XLSX 12Â kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234602
title: Additional file 6: of Global DNA methylation changes spanning puberty are near predicted estrogen-responsive genes and enriched for genes involved in endocrine and immune processes

description: List of genes near high affinity estrogen response elements near a female puberty-associated DMP generated from reference [31] and references therein. Genes near high affinity estrogen response elements that are also near female puberty-associated DMPs are listed. (XLSX 30 kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234602.v1
title: Additional file 6: of Global DNA methylation changes spanning puberty are near predicted estrogen-responsive genes and enriched for genes involved in endocrine and immune processes

description: List of genes near high affinity estrogen response elements near a female puberty-associated DMP generated from reference [31] and references therein. Genes near high affinity estrogen response elements that are also near female puberty-associated DMPs are listed. (XLSX 30 kb)
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6234599
title: Additional file 20: of Transcriptome analysis reveals new microRNAs-mediated pathway involved in anther development in male sterile wheat

description: Table S13. Conserved miRNAs during reproductive development in monocot and dicot plants. (XLSX 11Â kb)