cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23259260.v1
title: Supplementary Material for: Risk Factors for Common Kidney Stones Are Correlated with Kidney Function Independent of Stone Composition

description: Background: Kidney stone type varies with age, sex, season, and medical conditions. Lower estimate glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) leads to changes in urine chemistry, and risk factors for kidney stones are thought to vary by stone type. We explore the association between eGFR, urine risk factors, and common stone compositions. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of 811 kidney stone patients seen at Yale Medicine between 1994-2021 with serum chemistries and 24-hour urine chemistries matched within one year of baseline stone analysis. Patients’ eGFR was calculated using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) 2021 equation. Demographics and medical history were compared by Chi-squared tests. 24-hour urine chemistries and stone analyses were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. Linear regressions were performed to control for demographics, comorbidities, and stone composition. Results: With lower eGFR, the proportion of calcium stones declined while uric acid stones increased. On univariable analysis, lower eGFR was associated with lower urine pH, calcium, citrate, uric acid, magnesium, phosphorus, and ammonium. On multivariable analysis, controlling for age, sex, ethnicity, BMI, comorbidities, and stone type, these factors remained significant. Stone formers with lower eGFR had elevated supersaturation for uric acid, but reduced supersaturations for calcium-containing stones. Though urine oxalate was significant on univariable analysis, it was not on multivariable analysis. Discussion/Conclusion: Changes in urine parameters are strongly correlated with eGFR regardless of stone type. Renal function may play a key role in modulating kidney stone risk factors. Strategies to mitigate stone risk may need to vary with kidney function, especially when patient urine or stone composition data is unavailable.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23259266
title: Supplementary Material for: Association of self-reported nighttime sleep duration with chronic kidney disease: China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study

description: Introduction: The cohort study aimed to assess the association of nighttime sleep duration and the change in nighttime sleep duration with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and whether the association between nighttime sleep duration and CKD differed by daytime napping. Methods: This study included 11677 individuals of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) and used data from the 2011 baseline survey and four follow-up waves. Nighttime sleep duration was divided into three groups: short (&lt;7h per night), optimal (7-9h), and long nighttime sleep duration (&gt;9h). Daytime napping was divided into two groups: no nap, with a nap. We used Cox proportional hazards model to examine the effect of nighttime sleep duration at baseline and change in nighttime sleep duration on incident CKD, and a joint effect of nighttime sleep duration and nap time on onset CKD. Results: With a follow-up of 7 years, the incidence of CKD among those with short, optimal and long nighttime sleep duration was 9.89, 6.75, and 9.05 per 1000 person-years, respectively. Compared to individuals with optimal nighttime sleep duration, short nighttime sleepers had a 44% higher risk of onset CKD (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.44, 95% Confidence intervals [CIs]:1.21-1.72). Compared to participants with persistent optimal nighttime sleep duration, those with persistent short or long nighttime sleep duration had an increased risk of incident CKD (HR:1.44, 95%CI:1.15-1.80). We found a lower incidence of CKD in participants with short nighttime sleep duration and a nap (HR:0.74, 95%CI:0.60-0.93), compared to those with short nighttime sleep duration and no nap. Discussion/Conclusion: Short nighttime sleep duration and persistent long or short nighttime sleep duration were associated with a higher risk of onset CKD. Keeping persistent optimal nighttime sleep duration may help reduce CKD risk later in life. Daytime napping may be protective against onset CKD.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23259266.v1
title: Supplementary Material for: Association of self-reported nighttime sleep duration with chronic kidney disease: China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study

description: Introduction: The cohort study aimed to assess the association of nighttime sleep duration and the change in nighttime sleep duration with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and whether the association between nighttime sleep duration and CKD differed by daytime napping. Methods: This study included 11677 individuals of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) and used data from the 2011 baseline survey and four follow-up waves. Nighttime sleep duration was divided into three groups: short (&lt;7h per night), optimal (7-9h), and long nighttime sleep duration (&gt;9h). Daytime napping was divided into two groups: no nap, with a nap. We used Cox proportional hazards model to examine the effect of nighttime sleep duration at baseline and change in nighttime sleep duration on incident CKD, and a joint effect of nighttime sleep duration and nap time on onset CKD. Results: With a follow-up of 7 years, the incidence of CKD among those with short, optimal and long nighttime sleep duration was 9.89, 6.75, and 9.05 per 1000 person-years, respectively. Compared to individuals with optimal nighttime sleep duration, short nighttime sleepers had a 44% higher risk of onset CKD (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.44, 95% Confidence intervals [CIs]:1.21-1.72). Compared to participants with persistent optimal nighttime sleep duration, those with persistent short or long nighttime sleep duration had an increased risk of incident CKD (HR:1.44, 95%CI:1.15-1.80). We found a lower incidence of CKD in participants with short nighttime sleep duration and a nap (HR:0.74, 95%CI:0.60-0.93), compared to those with short nighttime sleep duration and no nap. Discussion/Conclusion: Short nighttime sleep duration and persistent long or short nighttime sleep duration were associated with a higher risk of onset CKD. Keeping persistent optimal nighttime sleep duration may help reduce CKD risk later in life. Daytime napping may be protective against onset CKD.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23259269
title: Supplementary Material for: Hybrid Method for Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion: A New Technique for Improved Outcomes and Reduced Costs

description: Background: Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is a well-established treatment choice for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). While there are several methods for PD catheter insertion, they each have limitations. In this study, we present a new hybrid method for PD catheter insertion and compare it to the conventional laparoscopic method. Methods: This retrospective study included 171 patients who were undergoing their first PD catheter insertion, and a total of 20% of the enrolled patients had a past medical history of abdominal surgery. Out of these, 101 patients underwent the laparoscopic method and 70 underwent a new invented hybrid method. The study aimed to compare the surgical outcomes, incidence of early and late complications, hospital stay, and medical expenses between the two groups. Results: There were no notable differences in basic demographic features and comorbid conditions between the two groups. The results of our data revealed that the hybrid group had a significantly shorter break-in period and did not require temporary hemodialysis. Additionally, length of hospital stay and medical costs were significantly lower in the hybrid group. (all p&lt;0.05) The incidence of early complications was lower in the hybrid group, while the incidence of late complications was comparable between the two groups. Conclusion: Our study demonstrates that the hybrid method of PD catheter insertion provides a safe and efficient alternative to the traditional laparoscopic method, enabling urgent-start PD and reducing hospital stays and medical expenses. Our findings support the use of the hybrid method as a new standard of care for ESKD patients undergoing PD catheter insertion.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23259269.v1
title: Supplementary Material for: Hybrid Method for Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion: A New Technique for Improved Outcomes and Reduced Costs

description: Background: Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is a well-established treatment choice for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). While there are several methods for PD catheter insertion, they each have limitations. In this study, we present a new hybrid method for PD catheter insertion and compare it to the conventional laparoscopic method. Methods: This retrospective study included 171 patients who were undergoing their first PD catheter insertion, and a total of 20% of the enrolled patients had a past medical history of abdominal surgery. Out of these, 101 patients underwent the laparoscopic method and 70 underwent a new invented hybrid method. The study aimed to compare the surgical outcomes, incidence of early and late complications, hospital stay, and medical expenses between the two groups. Results: There were no notable differences in basic demographic features and comorbid conditions between the two groups. The results of our data revealed that the hybrid group had a significantly shorter break-in period and did not require temporary hemodialysis. Additionally, length of hospital stay and medical costs were significantly lower in the hybrid group. (all p&lt;0.05) The incidence of early complications was lower in the hybrid group, while the incidence of late complications was comparable between the two groups. Conclusion: Our study demonstrates that the hybrid method of PD catheter insertion provides a safe and efficient alternative to the traditional laparoscopic method, enabling urgent-start PD and reducing hospital stays and medical expenses. Our findings support the use of the hybrid method as a new standard of care for ESKD patients undergoing PD catheter insertion.
DOI: 10.12755/hitap.res.2021.2
title: คู่มือการประเมินเทคโนโลยีด้านสุขภาพสําหรับประเทศไทย ฉบับปรับปรุง พ.ศ. 2564

description: การประเมินเทคโนโลยีด้านสุขภาพ (Health Technology Assessment หรือ HTA) เป็นการวิเคราะห์อย่างเป็นระบบ เพื่อให้ได้มาซึ่งข้อมูลสำหรับใช้สนับสนุนการตัดสินใจเชิงนโยบายเกี่ยวกับการนำเทคโนโลยีดังกล่าวมาใช้ในระบบสุขภาพ การประเมินต้องคำนึงถึงหลายปัจจัยร่วมกัน เช่น ความปลอดภัย ประสิทธิผล ต้นทุน ความคุ้มค่า ผลกระทบต่อสังคมและจริยธรรม ที่อาจเกิดขึ้น ซึ่งรวมทั้งผลกระทบทางตรง และผลกระทบทางอ้อมของการใช้เทคโนโลยีด้านสุขภาพนั้น คู่มือการประเมินเทคโนโลยีด้านสุขภาพถือเป็นรากฐานสำคัญและเป็นแนวทางด้านเทคนิคสำหรับการประเมินเทคโนโลยีในระบบสุขภาพ โดยสมัชชาอนามัยโลก (World Health Assembly) ได้ระบุถึงความสำคัญของการมีแนวทางการประเมินเทคโนโลยีด้านสุขภาพและการประเมินความคุ้มค่าด้านเศรษฐศาสตร์สาธารณสุข (health economic evaluation) ซึ่งจำเป็นต้องกำหนดให้กระบวนการต่าง ๆ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นการออกแบบการดำเนินงาน รวมถึงการรายงานผล เป็นมาตรฐานและสอดคล้องกับบริบทของแต่ละประเทศ ประเทศไทย มีการพัฒนาคู่มือการประเมินเทคโนโลยีด้านสุขภาพมาแล้ว 2 ฉบับ ฉบับที่ 1 เมื่อ พ.ศ. 2551 และฉบับที่ 2 เมื่อ พ.ศ. 2557 คู่มือฯ ทั้งสองฉบับนี้ เสนอแนะแนวทางการเลือกวิธีวิเคราะห์และแหล่งข้อมูลสำหรับใช้ในการประเมินอย่างเป็นระบบ จึงทำให้การประเมินที่ดำเนินการตามคำแนะนำในคู่มือๆ ดังกล่าวมีความโปร่งใสและสามารถตรวจสอบได้ คู่มือฯ ทั้งสองฉบับเป็นคู่มือหลักของคณะทำงานด้านเศรษฐศาสตร์สาธารณสุข คณะอนุกรรมการพัฒนาบัญชียาหลักแห่งชาติ และคณะอนุกรรมการพัฒนาชุดสิทธิประโยชน์และระบบบริการ สำนักงานหลักประกันสุขภาพถ้วนหน้า โดยกำหนดให้นักวิจัยที่ประเมินเทคโนโลยีสุขภาพเพื่อใช้เป็นข้อมูลประกอบการพิจารณาคัดเลือกยาเข้าสู่บัญชียาหลักแห่งชาติหรือคัดเลือกเทคโนโลยีอื่น ๆ เข้าเป็นชุดสิทธิประโยชน์ นอกจากนี้ คู่มือฯ ยังสามารถใช้เป็นตำราทางวิชาการของการประเมินเทคโนโลยีด้านสุขภาพและการประเมินความคุ้มค่าทางเศรษฐศาสตร์สาธารณสุข ในการเรียนการสอนสำหรับผู้ที่สนใจ นักศึกษาระดับปริญญาตรีและบัณฑิตศึกษา หรือผู้ที่เกี่ยวข้องและมีส่วนได้ส่วนเสียกับเทคโนโลยีหรือการประเมินเทคโนโลยีด้านสุขภาพ เช่น สมาคมวิจัยเภสัชภัณฑ์ และหน่วยงานไม่แสวงหาผลกำไร เช่น กลุ่มผู้ป่วยที่ได้รับผลกระทบจากเทคโนโลยีด้านสุขภาพนั้น ทั้งนี้ คู่มือฯ ควรมีการพัฒนาอย่างต่อเนื่อง เพื่อให้สอดคล้องกับองค์ความรู้ด้านเทคโนโสยีสุขภาพที่เปลี่ยนแปลงไป ซึ่งสร้างความท้าทายใหม่ให้แก่นักวิชาการด้านการประเมินเทคโนโลยีด้านสุขภาพ
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20889352
title: Chemical signalling glands are unlinked to species diversification in lizards

description: Data and codes associated with the paper are presented here. Check the README file for further details.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20889352.v1
title: Chemical signalling glands are unlinked to species diversification in lizards

description: Data and codes associated with the paper are presented here. Check the README file for further details.
DOI: 10.5519/qd.oqgxfye0
title: Query on the Natural History Museum Data Portal (data.nhm.ac.uk) (13 records)
DOI: 10.4121/2ae8216f-a4ee-498d-ae82-546538408ea4
title: Data underlying the research project: [FHBMicro-Fatigue Damage and Healing of Bituminous Materials: from Microscopic Mechanism towards Lifetime Extension]

description: These are datasets belonging to the research project:<br>FHBMicro-Fatigue Damage and Healing of Bituminous Materials: from Microscopic Mechanism towards Lifetime Extension<br>The dataset set contains xlsx files<br>A full description of these datasets can be seen in the readme.txt file.
DOI: 10.4121/2ae8216f-a4ee-498d-ae82-546538408ea4.v1
title: Data underlying the research project: [FHBMicro-Fatigue Damage and Healing of Bituminous Materials: from Microscopic Mechanism towards Lifetime Extension]

description: These are datasets belonging to the research project:<br>FHBMicro-Fatigue Damage and Healing of Bituminous Materials: from Microscopic Mechanism towards Lifetime Extension<br>The dataset set contains xlsx files<br>A full description of these datasets can be seen in the readme.txt file.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23259348
title: Degree of organization of the economy and macroeconomic performance

description: Abstract This article discusses the question of the relationship between the degree of centralization of the price-decision-making process of economic agents and the inflation rate. There are compared in a theoretical model, the conventional wisdom that postulates a positive relationship between the two variables, the so-called “neo-corporativist” vision that puts exactly the opposite conclusions, and an alternative conciliating the other two that will be our principal focus. We will also analyse the behavior of organizations in the economy based on the Olson work, taking some interesting implications to the model. It’s put in perspective the question of the Brazilian union organization based on the model.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23259348.v1
title: Degree of organization of the economy and macroeconomic performance

description: Abstract This article discusses the question of the relationship between the degree of centralization of the price-decision-making process of economic agents and the inflation rate. There are compared in a theoretical model, the conventional wisdom that postulates a positive relationship between the two variables, the so-called “neo-corporativist” vision that puts exactly the opposite conclusions, and an alternative conciliating the other two that will be our principal focus. We will also analyse the behavior of organizations in the economy based on the Olson work, taking some interesting implications to the model. It’s put in perspective the question of the Brazilian union organization based on the model.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23259350
title: A proposal of to extend the United Nations “Human Development Index”

description: ABSTRACT In spite the considerable advance made to the literature on development by the recent United Nations attempt to measuring “human development”, this paper argues that, especially in the context of developing countries, where poverty and inequality are of substantial order, these two dimensions should be integrated and added to the index proposed by that organism. This is accomplished by a new measure that simultaneously take into account indices of poverty, income distribution and human development. Empirical results show that the extension suggested is important and more appropriate for policy purposes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23259350.v1
title: A proposal of to extend the United Nations “Human Development Index”

description: ABSTRACT In spite the considerable advance made to the literature on development by the recent United Nations attempt to measuring “human development”, this paper argues that, especially in the context of developing countries, where poverty and inequality are of substantial order, these two dimensions should be integrated and added to the index proposed by that organism. This is accomplished by a new measure that simultaneously take into account indices of poverty, income distribution and human development. Empirical results show that the extension suggested is important and more appropriate for policy purposes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23259354
title: MOTIVES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION AMONG LEBANESE ADULTS AGED 18 TO 50 YEARS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

description: ABSTRACT Background: Sports participation motivations can be intrinsic, extrinsic, or even amotivational. Few studies on adult participation in PA have been found in the Lebanese context. This study aims to: a) investigate significant differences in sports participation motivation across gender, age, occupation, and time of practice, and b) investigate sports participation motives that discriminated the best between those variables. Material and methods: The Arabic version of the Sport Motivation Scale was collected electronically from 531 volunteers practicing regular PA for the last six months. Gender, occupation, marital status, and time of practice were all analyzed using Mann-Whitney U test and the Kruskal Wallis Test with 0.05 as level of significance. Results: Internal motivation subscales (particularly the intention to accomplish) were the most influential motives for both genders. A significant difference across gender was reported in the extrinsic motivation and amotivation subscales. Furthermore, age, occupation, marital status, and time of practice show significant differences in motivation factors either dependent or regardless of gender distribution (p&lt;0.05). Conclusion: no significant differences in the intrinsic motivation for sports participation between genders. Other factors, on the other hand, had a substantial impact. Research contribution: these findings are intended to contribute to a better understanding of differences in motivation for participating in PA and to aid in its promotion among Lebanese adults
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23259354.v1
title: MOTIVES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION AMONG LEBANESE ADULTS AGED 18 TO 50 YEARS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

description: ABSTRACT Background: Sports participation motivations can be intrinsic, extrinsic, or even amotivational. Few studies on adult participation in PA have been found in the Lebanese context. This study aims to: a) investigate significant differences in sports participation motivation across gender, age, occupation, and time of practice, and b) investigate sports participation motives that discriminated the best between those variables. Material and methods: The Arabic version of the Sport Motivation Scale was collected electronically from 531 volunteers practicing regular PA for the last six months. Gender, occupation, marital status, and time of practice were all analyzed using Mann-Whitney U test and the Kruskal Wallis Test with 0.05 as level of significance. Results: Internal motivation subscales (particularly the intention to accomplish) were the most influential motives for both genders. A significant difference across gender was reported in the extrinsic motivation and amotivation subscales. Furthermore, age, occupation, marital status, and time of practice show significant differences in motivation factors either dependent or regardless of gender distribution (p&lt;0.05). Conclusion: no significant differences in the intrinsic motivation for sports participation between genders. Other factors, on the other hand, had a substantial impact. Research contribution: these findings are intended to contribute to a better understanding of differences in motivation for participating in PA and to aid in its promotion among Lebanese adults
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23259356
title: Replication of Rocio virus in primary cultures of mouse neural cells

description: ABSTRACT Objective This study verified the replication efficiency of the Rocio virus in a primary culture of mouse neural cells. Methods Mixed primary cultures (neurons/glia) obtained from the brains of newborn isogenic BALB/c mice were inoculated with Rocio virus on the 7 th day of culture, and the development of cytopathogenic effects was monitored. The infection was confirmed via immunocytochemistry (anti-ROCV), while viral replication was quantified in infected primary cultures. The titration method used depended on the infection period. Results Rocio virus efficiently infected primary cultured neural cells, with the highest viral titer causing cytopathic changes was observed at 2 days post infection. The virus-infected primary culture survived for up to 7 days post infection, and viral load quantitation showed viral replication kinetics compatible with the cell death kinetics of cultures. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that mouse neural cell primary cultures support Rocio virus replication and could be used as an alternative system for studying Flavivirus infection in the central nervous system.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23259356.v1
title: Replication of Rocio virus in primary cultures of mouse neural cells

description: ABSTRACT Objective This study verified the replication efficiency of the Rocio virus in a primary culture of mouse neural cells. Methods Mixed primary cultures (neurons/glia) obtained from the brains of newborn isogenic BALB/c mice were inoculated with Rocio virus on the 7 th day of culture, and the development of cytopathogenic effects was monitored. The infection was confirmed via immunocytochemistry (anti-ROCV), while viral replication was quantified in infected primary cultures. The titration method used depended on the infection period. Results Rocio virus efficiently infected primary cultured neural cells, with the highest viral titer causing cytopathic changes was observed at 2 days post infection. The virus-infected primary culture survived for up to 7 days post infection, and viral load quantitation showed viral replication kinetics compatible with the cell death kinetics of cultures. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that mouse neural cell primary cultures support Rocio virus replication and could be used as an alternative system for studying Flavivirus infection in the central nervous system.