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A Complementary Dataset of Scalp EEG Recordings Featuring Participants with Alzheimer’s Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Healthy Controls, Obtained from Photostimulation EEG

by Aimilia Ntetska, Andreas Miltiadous, Markos G. Tsipouras, Katerina D. Tzimourta, Theodora Afrantou, Panagiotis Ioannidis, Dimitrios G. Tsalikakis, Konstantinos Sakkas, Emmanouil D. Oikonomou, Nikolaos Grigoriadis, Pantelis Angelidis, Nikolaos Giannakeas and Alexandros T. Tzallas

Data 2025, 10(5), 64; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10050064 (registering DOI) - 29 Apr 2025

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Research interest in the application of electroencephalogram (EEG) as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for the automated detection of neurodegenerative diseases is growing. Open-access datasets have become crucial for researchers developing such methodologies. Our previously published open-access dataset of resting-state (eyes-closed) EEG recordings from [...] Read more.

Research interest in the application of electroencephalogram (EEG) as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for the automated detection of neurodegenerative diseases is growing. Open-access datasets have become crucial for researchers developing such methodologies. Our previously published open-access dataset of resting-state (eyes-closed) EEG recordings from patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and cognitively normal (CN) controls has attracted significant attention. In this paper, we present a complementary dataset consisting of eyes-open photic stimulation recordings from the same cohort. The dataset includes recordings from 88 participants (36 AD, 23 FTD, and 29 CN) and is provided in Brain Imaging Data Structure (BIDS) format, promoting consistency and ease of use across research groups. Additionally, a fully preprocessed version is included, using EEGLAB-based pipelines that involve filtering, artifact removal, and Independent Component Analysis, preparing the data for machine learning applications. This new dataset enables the study of brain responses to visual stimulation across different cognitive states and supports the development and validation of automated classification algorithms for dementia detection. It offers a valuable benchmark for both methodological comparisons and biological investigations, and it is expected to significantly contribute to the fields of neurodegenerative disease research, biomarker discovery, and EEG-based diagnostics. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Benchmarking Datasets in Bioinformatics, 2nd Edition)

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From Crisis to Algorithm: Credit Delinquency Prediction in Peru Under Critical External Factors Using Machine Learning

by Jomark Noriega, Luis Rivera, Jorge Castañeda and José Herrera

Data 2025, 10(5), 63; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10050063 (registering DOI) - 28 Apr 2025

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Robust credit risk prediction in emerging economies increasingly demands the integration of external factors (EFs) beyond borrowers’ control. This study introduces a scenario-based methodology to incorporate EF—namely COVID-19 severity (mortality and confirmed cases), climate anomalies (temperature deviations, weather-induced road blockages), and social unrest—into [...] Read more.

Robust credit risk prediction in emerging economies increasingly demands the integration of external factors (EFs) beyond borrowers’ control. This study introduces a scenario-based methodology to incorporate EF—namely COVID-19 severity (mortality and confirmed cases), climate anomalies (temperature deviations, weather-induced road blockages), and social unrest—into machine learning (ML) models for credit delinquency prediction. The approach is grounded in a CRISP-DM framework, combining stationarity testing (Dickey–Fuller), causality analysis (Granger), and post hoc explainability (SHAP, LIME), along with performance evaluation via AUC, ACC, KS, and F1 metrics. The empirical analysis uses nearly 8.2 million records compiled from multiple sources, including 367,000 credit operations granted to individuals and microbusiness owners by a regulated Peruvian financial institution (FMOD) between January 2020 and September 2023. These data also include time series of delinquency by economic activity, external factor indicators (e.g., mortality, climate disruptions, and protest events), and their dynamic interactions assessed through Granger causality to evaluate both the intensity and propagation of external shocks. The results confirm that EF inclusion significantly enhances model performance and robustness. Time-lagged mortality (COVID MOV) emerges as the most powerful single predictor of delinquency, while compound crises (climate and unrest) further intensify default risk—particularly in portfolios without public support. Among the evaluated models, CNN and XGB consistently demonstrate superior adaptability, defined as their ability to maintain strong predictive performance across diverse stress scenarios—including pandemic, climate, and unrest contexts—and to dynamically adjust to varying input distributions and portfolio conditions. Post hoc analyses reveal that EF effects dynamically interact with borrower income, indebtedness, and behavioral traits. This study provides a scalable, explainable framework for integrating systemic shocks into credit risk modeling. The findings contribute to more informed, adaptive, and transparent lending decisions in volatile economic contexts, relevant to financial institutions, regulators, and risk practitioners in emerging markets. Full article

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A Dataset for Examining the Problem of the Use of Accounting Semi-Identity-Based Models in Econometrics

by Francisco Javier Sánchez-Vidal

Data 2025, 10(5), 62; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10050062 (registering DOI) - 28 Apr 2025

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The problem of using accounting semi-identity-based (ASI) models in Econometrics can be severe in certain circumstances, and estimations from OLS regressions in such models may not accurately reflect causal relationships. This dataset was generated through Monte Carlo simulations, which allowed for the precise [...] Read more.

The problem of using accounting semi-identity-based (ASI) models in Econometrics can be severe in certain circumstances, and estimations from OLS regressions in such models may not accurately reflect causal relationships. This dataset was generated through Monte Carlo simulations, which allowed for the precise control of a causal relationship. The problem of an ASI cannot be directly demonstrated in real samples, as researchers lack insight into the specific factors driving each company’s investment policy. Consequently, it is impossible to distinguish whether regression results in such datasets stem from actual causality or are merely a byproduct of arithmetic distortions introduced by the ASI. The strategy of addressing this issue through simulations allows researchers to determine the true value of any estimator with certainty. The selected model for testing the influence of the ASI problem is the investment-cash flow sensitivity model (Fazzari, Hubbard and Petersen (FHP hereinafter) (1988)), which seeks to establish a relationship between a company’s investments and its cash flows and which is an ASI as well. The dataset included randomly generated independent variables (cash flows and Tobin’s Q) to analyze how they influence the dependent variable (cash flows). The Monte Carlo methodology in Stata enabled repeated sampling to assess how ASIs affect regression models, highlighting their impact on variable relationships and the unreliability of estimated coefficients. The purpose of this paper is twofold: its first goal is to provide a deeper explanation of the syntax in the related article, offering more insights into the ASI problem. The openly available dataset supports replication and further research on ASIs’ effects in economic models and can be adapted for other ASI-based analyses, as the information comprised in the reusability examples prove. Second, our aim is to encourage research supported by Monte Carlo simulations, as they enable the modeling of a comprehensive ecosystem of economic relationships between variables. This allows researchers to address a variety of issues, such as partial correlations, heteroskedasticity, multicollinearity, autocorrelation, endogeneity, and more, while testing their impact on the true value of coefficients. Full article

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Time-Course Transcriptomic Dataset of Gallic Acid-Induced Human Cervical Carcinoma HeLa Cell Death

by Ho Man Tang and Peter Chi Keung Cheung

Data 2025, 10(5), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10050061 (registering DOI) - 28 Apr 2025

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Gallic acid is a natural phenolic acid that displays potent anti-cancer activity in a large variety of cell types and rodent cancer xenograft models. Although research has focused on determining the efficacy of gallic acid against various types of human cancer cells, the [...] Read more.

Gallic acid is a natural phenolic acid that displays potent anti-cancer activity in a large variety of cell types and rodent cancer xenograft models. Although research has focused on determining the efficacy of gallic acid against various types of human cancer cells, the molecular mechanisms governing the anti-cancer properties of gallic acid remain largely unclear, and a transcriptomic study of gallic acid-induced cancer cell death has rarely been reported. Therefore, we applied time-course bulk RNA-sequencing to elucidate the molecular signature of gallic acid-induced cell death in human cervical cancer HeLa cells, as this is a widely used in vitro model in the field. Our RNA-sequencing dataset covers the early (2^nd hour), middle (4^th, 6^th hour), and late (9^th hour) stages of the cell death process after exposure of HeLa cells to gallic acid, and the untreated (0^th hour) cells served as controls. Differential expression of messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) was identified at each time point in the dataset. In summary, this dataset is a unique and valuable resource with which the scientific community can explore the molecular mechanisms and identify druggable regulators of the gallic acid-induced cell death process in cancer. Full article

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A Synergistic Bridge Between Human–Computer Interaction and Data Management Within CDSS

by Ali Azadi and Francisco José García-Peñalvo

Data 2025, 10(5), 60; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10050060 (registering DOI) - 26 Apr 2025

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Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSSs) have become indispensable in medical decision-making. The heterogeneity and vast volume of medical data require firm attention to data management and integration strategies. On the other hand, CDSS functionality must be enhanced through improved human–computer interaction (HCI) principles. [...] Read more.

Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSSs) have become indispensable in medical decision-making. The heterogeneity and vast volume of medical data require firm attention to data management and integration strategies. On the other hand, CDSS functionality must be enhanced through improved human–computer interaction (HCI) principles. This study investigates the bidirectional relationship between data management practices (specifically data entry management, data transformation, and data integration) and HCI principles within CDSSs. Through a novel framework and practical case studies, we demonstrate how high-quality data entry, driven by controlled workflows and automated technologies, is crucial for system usability and reliability. We explore the transformative positive impact of robust data management techniques, including standardization, normalization, and advanced integration solutions, on the HCI elements and overall system performance. Conversely, we illustrate how effective HCI design improves data quality by reducing cognitive load, minimizing errors, and fostering user engagement. The findings reveal a synergistic relationship between HCI and data science, providing actionable insights for designing intuitive and efficient CDSSs. This research bridges the gap between technical and human-centric approaches, advancing CDSS usability, decision accuracy, and clinician trust for better patient outcomes. Full article

(This article belongs to the Section Information Systems and Data Management)

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Introducing UWF-ZeekData24: An Enterprise MITRE ATT&CK Labeled Network Attack Traffic Dataset for Machine Learning/AI

by Marshall Elam, Dustin Mink, Sikha S. Bagui, Russell Plenkers and Subhash C. Bagui

Data 2025, 10(5), 59; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10050059 - 25 Apr 2025

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This paper describes the creation of a new dataset, UWF-ZeekData24, aligned with the Enterprise MITRE ATT&CK Framework, that addresses critical shortcomings in existing network security datasets. Controlling the construction of attacks and meticulously labeling the data provides a more accurate and dynamic environment [...] Read more.

This paper describes the creation of a new dataset, UWF-ZeekData24, aligned with the Enterprise MITRE ATT&CK Framework, that addresses critical shortcomings in existing network security datasets. Controlling the construction of attacks and meticulously labeling the data provides a more accurate and dynamic environment for testing of IDS/IPS systems and their machine learning algorithms. The outcomes of this research will assist in the development of cybersecurity solutions as well as increase the robustness and adaptability towards modern day cybersecurity threats. This new carefully engineered dataset will enhance cyber defense mechanisms that are responsible for safeguarding critical infrastructures and digital assets. Finally, this paper discusses the differences between crowd-sourced data and data collected in a more controlled environment. Full article

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Using Visualization to Evaluate the Performance of Algorithms for Multivariate Time Series Classification

by Edgar Acuña and Roxana Aparicio

Data 2025, 10(5), 58; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10050058 - 24 Apr 2025

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In this paper, we use visualization tools to give insight into the performance of six classifiers on multivariate time series data. Five of these classifiers are deep learning models, while the Rocket classifier represents a non-deep learning approach. Our comparison is conducted across [...] Read more.

In this paper, we use visualization tools to give insight into the performance of six classifiers on multivariate time series data. Five of these classifiers are deep learning models, while the Rocket classifier represents a non-deep learning approach. Our comparison is conducted across fifteen datasets from the UEA repository. Additionally, we apply data engineering techniques to each dataset, allowing us to assess classifier performance concerning the available features and channels within the time series. The results of our experiments indicate that the ROCKET classifier consistently achieves strong performance across most datasets, while the Transformer model underperforms, likely due to the limited number of instances per class in certain datasets. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Future Trends and Challenges in Data Mining Technology)

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The Long-Term Annual Datasets for Azov Sea Basin Ecosystems for 1925–2024 and Russian Sturgeon Occurrences in 2000–2024

by Mikhail M. Piatinskii, Dmitrii G. Bitiutskii, Arsen V. Mirzoyan, Valerii A. Luzhniak, Vladimir N. Belousov, Dmitry F. Afanasyev, Svetlana V. Zhukova, Sergey N. Kulba, Lyubov A. Zhivoglyadova, Dmitrii V. Hrenkin, Tatjana I. Podmareva, Polina M. Cherniavksaia, Dmitrii S. Burlachko, Nadejda S. Elfimova, Olga V. Kirichenko and Inna D. Kozobrod

Data 2025, 10(5), 57; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10050057 - 24 Apr 2025

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The abundance of the Russian sturgeon population in the Sea of Azov declined many times in the XX–XXI centuries. This paper presents long-term annual and spatial occurrence datasets to create statistical and machine learning models to better understand the distribution patterns as well [...] Read more.

The abundance of the Russian sturgeon population in the Sea of Azov declined many times in the XX–XXI centuries. This paper presents long-term annual and spatial occurrence datasets to create statistical and machine learning models to better understand the distribution patterns as well as biological and ecological features. The annual dataset provides annually averaged results of environmental and biotic population estimates obtained by in situ observations for 1925–2024. The spatial occurrence dataset contains raw survey observations with a bottom trawl over the period of 2000–2024. Preliminary diagnostics of the annual dataset reveal no evidence of non-stationarity or significant outliers that cannot be explained by biological parameters. The published dataset allows any researcher to perform statistical and machine learning-based analysis in order to compare and describe the population abundance or spatial occurrence of Russian sturgeon in the Sea of Azov. Full article

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Orange Leaves Images Dataset for the Detection of Huanglongbing

by Juan Carlos Torres-Galván, Paul Hernández Herrera, Juan Antonio Obispo, Xocoyotzin Guadalupe Ávila Cruz, Liliana Montserrat Camacho Ibarra, Paula Magaldi Morales Orosco, Alfonso Alba, Edgar R. Arce-Santana, Valdemar Arce-Guevara, J. S. Murguía, Edgar Guevara and Miguel G. Ramírez-Elías

Data 2025, 10(5), 56; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10050056 - 23 Apr 2025

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In agriculture, machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) have increased significantly in the last few years. The use of ML and DL for image classification in plant disease has generated significant interest due to their cost, automatization, scalability, and early detection. However, [...] Read more.

In agriculture, machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) have increased significantly in the last few years. The use of ML and DL for image classification in plant disease has generated significant interest due to their cost, automatization, scalability, and early detection. However, high-quality image datasets are required to train robust classifier models for plant disease detection. In this work, we have created an image dataset of 649 orange leaves divided into two groups: control (n = 379) and huanglongbing (HLB) disease (n = 270). The images were acquired with several smartphone cameras of high resolution and processed to remove the background. The dataset enriches the information on characteristics and symptoms of citrus leaves with HLB and healthy leaves. This enhancement makes the dataset potentially valuable for disease identification through leaf segmentation and abnormality detection, particularly when applying ML and DL models. Full article

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A Comprehensive Data Maturity Model for Data Pre-Analysis

by Lukas Knoflach, Lin Shao and Torsten Ullrich

Data 2025, 10(4), 55; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10040055 - 19 Apr 2025

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Data analysis is widely used in research and industry where there is a need to extract information from data. A significant amount of time within a data analysis project is required to prepare the data for subsequent analysis. This paper presents a comprehensive [...] Read more.

Data analysis is widely used in research and industry where there is a need to extract information from data. A significant amount of time within a data analysis project is required to prepare the data for subsequent analysis. This paper presents a comprehensive weighted maturity model to estimate the readiness of data for subsequent data analysis, with the goal of avoiding delays due to data quality problems. The maturity model uses a questionnaire with nine criteria to determine the maturity level of data preparation. The maturity model is integrated into a web application that provides an automated evaluation of maturity and a novel visualization approach that combines a modified spider chart and augmented chord diagrams. The comprehensive weighted maturity model is a ready-to-use application that provides prospective users with an easy and quick way to check their data for maturity for subsequent data analysis, with the goal of improving the data preparation process. The weighted maturity model is applicable to all types of data analysis, regardless of the domain of the data. Full article

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A Partition-Based Hybrid Algorithm for Effective Imbalanced Classification

by Kittipong Theephoowiang and Anantaporn Hanskunatai

Data 2025, 10(4), 54; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10040054 - 18 Apr 2025

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Imbalanced classification presents a significant challenge in real-world datasets, requiring innovative solutions to enhance performance. This study introduces a hybrid binary classification algorithm designed to effectively address this challenge. The algorithm identifies different data types, pairs them, and trains multiple models, which then [...] Read more.

Imbalanced classification presents a significant challenge in real-world datasets, requiring innovative solutions to enhance performance. This study introduces a hybrid binary classification algorithm designed to effectively address this challenge. The algorithm identifies different data types, pairs them, and trains multiple models, which then vote on predictions using weighted strategies to ensure stable performance and minimize overfitting. Unlike some methods, it is designed to work consistently with both noisy and noise-free datasets, prioritizing overall stability rather than specific noise adjustments. The algorithm’s effectiveness is evaluated using Recall, G-Mean, and AUC, measuring its ability to detect the minority class while maintaining balance. The results reveal notable improvements in minority class detection, with Recall outperforming other methods in 16 out of 22 datasets, supported by paired t-tests. The algorithm also shows promising improvements in G-Mean and AUC, ranking first in 17 and 18 datasets, respectively. To further evaluate its performance, the study compares the proposed algorithm with previous methods using G-Mean. The comparison confirms that the proposed algorithm also exhibits strong performance, further highlighting its potential. These findings emphasize the algorithm’s versatility in handling diverse datasets and its ability to balance minority class detection with overall accuracy. Full article

(This article belongs to the Section Information Systems and Data Management)

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Sharing Research Data in Collaborative Material Science and Engineering Projects

by Tim Opatz, Kim Feldhoff, Hajo Wiemer and Steffen Ihlenfeldt

Data 2025, 10(4), 53; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10040053 - 15 Apr 2025

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The objective of this paper was to examine the potential for the automated release of research data within the context of material science consortium projects, with adherence to the stipulated rules and contractual agreements, while also considering all relevant framework conditions, including those [...] Read more.

The objective of this paper was to examine the potential for the automated release of research data within the context of material science consortium projects, with adherence to the stipulated rules and contractual agreements, while also considering all relevant framework conditions, including those pertaining to protection and confidentiality. The investigation further aimed to explore the utilisation of the release process as a means for ensuring the quality of research data, employing an integrated review procedure. The study commenced with an examination of the regulations governing the sharing and reusing of research data, and the associated benefits. The fist phase of the study involved an evaluation of current release processes in common research data infrastructures. This was followed by the development of a methodological approach to the release of research data according to the needs of researcher in collaborative projects, such as automation of the release process, quality queries, reusability of data and more. The implementation of the main functions of this methodological approach was then undertaken in Kadi4Mat, an open-source research data infrastructure originally developed in the context of materials science. This implementation took the form of a prototypical and modular plugin. Full article

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Quantifying Relational Exploration in Cultural Heritage Knowledge Graphs with LLMs: A Neuro-Symbolic Approach for Enhanced Knowledge Discovery

by Mohammed Maree

Data 2025, 10(4), 52; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10040052 - 10 Apr 2025

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This paper introduces a neuro-symbolic approach for relational exploration in cultural heritage knowledge graphs, exploiting Large Language Models (LLMs) for explanation generation and a mathematically grounded model to quantify the interestingness of relationships. We demonstrate the importance of the proposed interestingness measure through [...] Read more.

This paper introduces a neuro-symbolic approach for relational exploration in cultural heritage knowledge graphs, exploiting Large Language Models (LLMs) for explanation generation and a mathematically grounded model to quantify the interestingness of relationships. We demonstrate the importance of the proposed interestingness measure through a quantitative analysis, highlighting its significant impact on system performance, particularly in terms of precision, recall, and F1-score. Utilizing the Wikidata Cultural Heritage Linked Open Data (WCH-LOD) dataset, our approach achieves a precision of 0.70, recall of 0.68, and an F1-score of 0.69, outperforming both graph-based (precision: 0.28, recall: 0.25, F1-score: 0.26) and knowledge-based (precision: 0.45, recall: 0.42, F1-score: 0.43) baselines. Furthermore, the proposed LLM-powered explanations exhibit better quality, as evidenced by higher BLEU (0.52), ROUGE-L (0.58), and METEOR (0.63) scores compared to baseline approaches. We further demonstrate a strong correlation (0.65) between the interestingness measure and the quality of generated explanations, validating its ability to guide the system towards more relevant discoveries. This system offers more effective exploration by achieving more diverse and human-interpretable relationship explanations compared to purely knowledge-based and graph-based methods, contributing to the knowledge-based systems field by providing a personalized and adaptable relational exploration framework. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic New Applications of Big Data Technology: Integration of Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence)

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Observational Monitoring Records Downstream Impacts of Beaver Dams on Water Quality and Quantity in Temperate Mixed-Land-Use Watersheds

by Erin E. Novobilsky, Jack R. Navin, Deon H. Knights and P. Zion Klos

Data 2025, 10(4), 51; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10040051 - 7 Apr 2025

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Beaver populations in the U.S. northeast are rising, increasing the number of beaver dams and ponds in suburban watersheds. These new beaver ponds may impact the way that harmful algal blooms occur by changing biogeochemical cycling and sediment characteristics. In this study, piezometers, [...] Read more.

Beaver populations in the U.S. northeast are rising, increasing the number of beaver dams and ponds in suburban watersheds. These new beaver ponds may impact the way that harmful algal blooms occur by changing biogeochemical cycling and sediment characteristics. In this study, piezometers, installed upstream and downstream of multiple dam structures were used to evaluate changes in nitrate and orthophosphate concentrations in surface and hyporheic water. Data were also collected with seepage meters, discharge measurements, lab and field-based analytical tests, and sediment samples. These were collected from beaver dams and paired non-beaver dams upstream of unimpounded reaches to look at the potential for dormant sediment-based cyanobacteria to bloom and produce toxins under ideal light and nutrient levels. Results indicate a significant increase in orthophosphate from upstream to downstream of beaver dams. Results also demonstrate that toxin potential did not increase between cyanobacteria in beaver pond sediment and the paired unimpounded sample; however, under ideal light and nutrient levels, sediment from a beaver dam led to faster cyanobacterial growth. These findings highlight that while beaver dams and impoundments function as nutrient sinks within the tributary watersheds, there are potential risks from downstream transport of bloom-inducing sediment following a dam collapse. Full article

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Sentiment Matters for Cryptocurrencies: Evidence from Tweets

by Radu Lupu and Paul Cristian Donoiu

Data 2025, 10(4), 50; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10040050 - 1 Apr 2025

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This study provides empirical evidence that cryptocurrency market movements are influenced by sentiment extracted from social media. Using a high frequency dataset covering four major cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, and Ripple) from October 2017 to September 2021, we apply state-of-the-art natural language processing [...] Read more.

This study provides empirical evidence that cryptocurrency market movements are influenced by sentiment extracted from social media. Using a high frequency dataset covering four major cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, and Ripple) from October 2017 to September 2021, we apply state-of-the-art natural language processing techniques on tweets from influential Twitter accounts. We classify sentiment into positive, negative, and neutral categories and analyze its effects on log returns, liquidity, and price jumps by examining market reactions around tweet occurrences. Our findings show that tweets significantly impact trading volume and liquidity: neutral sentiment tweets enhance liquidity consistently, negative sentiments prompt immediate volatility spikes, and positive sentiments exert a delayed yet lasting influence on the market. This highlights the critical role of social media sentiment in influencing intraday market dynamics and extends the research on sentiment-driven market efficiency. Full article

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Predictors of Immune Fitness and the Alcohol Hangover: Survey Data from UK and Irish Adults

by Joris C. Verster, Agnese Merlo, Maureen N. Zijlstra, Benthe R. C. van der Weij, Anne S. Boogaard, Sanne E. Schulz, Jessica Balikji, Andy J. Kim, Sherry H. Stewart, Simon B. Sherry, Johan Garssen, Gillian Bruce and Lydia E. Devenney

Data 2025, 10(4), 49; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10040049 - 1 Apr 2025

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Immune fitness is defined as the capacity of the body to respond to health challenges (such as infections) by activating an appropriate immune response to promote health and prevent and resolve disease, which is essential for improving quality of life. Thus, immune fitness [...] Read more.

Immune fitness is defined as the capacity of the body to respond to health challenges (such as infections) by activating an appropriate immune response to promote health and prevent and resolve disease, which is essential for improving quality of life. Thus, immune fitness plays an essential role in health, and reduced immune fitness may be an important signal of increased susceptibility for disease. Lifestyle factors such as increased levels of alcohol consumption have been shown to negatively impact immune fitness. The alcohol hangover is the most frequently reported negative consequence of alcohol consumption and is defined as the combination of negative mental and physical symptoms, which can be experienced after a single episode of alcohol consumption, starting when blood alcohol concentration (BAC) approaches zero. Significant correlations have been reported between hangover severity and both immune fitness and biomarkers of systemic inflammation. The concepts of immune fitness and alcohol hangover are further linked by the fact that the inflammatory response to alcohol consumption plays an important role in the pathology of the alcohol hangover. Moreover, immune fitness has been related to the susceptibility of experiencing hangovers per se. It is therefore important to investigate the interrelationship between immune fitness and the alcohol hangover, and to identify possible predictor variables of both constructs. This data descriptor article describes a study that was conducted with adults living in the UK or Ireland, evaluating possible correlates and predictors of immune fitness and the alcohol hangover. Data on mood, personality, mental resilience, pain catastrophizing, and sleep were collected from n = 1178 participants through an online survey. Herein, the survey and corresponding dataset are described. Full article

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Plankton Dataset During Austral Spring and Summer in the Valdés Biosphere Reserve, Patagonia, Argentina

by Ariadna Celina Nocera, Maité Latorre, Valeria Carina D’Agostino, Brenda Temperoni, Carla Derisio, María Sofía Dutto, Anabela Berasategui, Irene Ruth Schloss and Rodrigo Javier Gonçalves

Data 2025, 10(4), 48; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10040048 - 31 Mar 2025

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The present dataset served to evaluate the plankton community composition and abundance in Nuevo Gulf (42°42′ S, 64°30′ W), a World Heritage Site in Argentinian Patagonia and part of the Valdés Biosphere Reserve. It reports zooplankton abundance (>300 µm) and phytoplankton concentration (10–200 [...] Read more.

The present dataset served to evaluate the plankton community composition and abundance in Nuevo Gulf (42°42′ S, 64°30′ W), a World Heritage Site in Argentinian Patagonia and part of the Valdés Biosphere Reserve. It reports zooplankton abundance (>300 µm) and phytoplankton concentration (10–200 μm) during the spring and summer seasons from 2019 to 2021. Special attention was given to the taxonomic classification of zooplankton, leading to the first identification of jellyfish species within the Gulf and the detection of an unreported copepod for the area (Drepanopus forcipatus). Samples were collected at two depths—a surface and a deeper layer—to assess vertical distribution patterns of plankton communities and explore potential environmental drivers influencing their variability. This dataset provides a valuable baseline for future studies analyzing temporal variations in the Gulf’s plankton communities. Moreover, it encourages the local scientific community to contribute data and promote open access to marine biodiversity records in the region. Full article

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A Comprehensive Monte Carlo-Simulated Dataset of WAXD Patterns of Wood Cellulose Microfibrils

by Ricardo Baettig and Ben Ingram

Data 2025, 10(4), 47; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10040047 - 29 Mar 2025

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Wide-angle X-ray diffraction analysis is a powerful tool for investigating the structure and orientation of cellulose microfibrils in plant cell walls, but the complex relationship between diffraction patterns and underlying structural parameters remains challenging to both understand and validate. This study presents a [...] Read more.

Wide-angle X-ray diffraction analysis is a powerful tool for investigating the structure and orientation of cellulose microfibrils in plant cell walls, but the complex relationship between diffraction patterns and underlying structural parameters remains challenging to both understand and validate. This study presents a comprehensive dataset of 81,906 Monte Carlo-simulated wide-angle X-ray diffraction patterns for the cellulose Iβ 200 lattice. The dataset was generated using a mechanistic, physically informed simulation procedure that incorporates realistic cell wall geometries from wood anatomy, including circular and polygonal fibers, and accounts for the full range of crystallographic and anatomical parameters influencing diffraction patterns. Each simulated pattern required multiple nested Monte Carlo iterations, totaling approximately 10 million calculations per pattern. The resulting dataset pairs each diffraction pattern with its exact generating parameter set, including mean microfibril angle (MFA), MFA variability, fiber tilt angles, and cell wall cross-sectional shape. The dataset addresses a significant barrier in the field—the lack of validated reference data with known ground truth values for testing and developing new analytical methods. It enables the development, validation, and benchmarking of novel algorithms and machine learning models for MFA prediction from diffraction patterns. The simulated data also allow for systematic investigation of the effects of geometric factors on diffraction patterns and serves as an educational resource for visualizing structure–diffraction relationships. Despite some limitations, such as assuming ideal diffraction conditions and focusing primarily on the S2 cell wall layer, this dataset provides a valuable foundation for advancing X-ray diffraction analysis methods for cellulose microfibril architecture characterization in plant cell walls. Full article

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River Restoration Units: Riverscape Units for European Freshwater Ecosystem Management

by Gonçalo Duarte, Angeliki Peponi, Pedro Segurado, Tamara Leite, Florian Borgwardt, Andrea Funk, Sebastian Birk, Maria Teresa Ferreira and Paulo Branco

Data 2025, 10(4), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/data10040046 - 28 Mar 2025

Abstract

Freshwater habitats and biota are among the most threatened worldwide. In Europe, significant efforts are being taken to counteract detrimental human impacts on nature. In line with these efforts, the MERLIN project funded by the H2020 program focuses on mainstreaming ecosystem restoration for [...] Read more.

Freshwater habitats and biota are among the most threatened worldwide. In Europe, significant efforts are being taken to counteract detrimental human impacts on nature. In line with these efforts, the MERLIN project funded by the H2020 program focuses on mainstreaming ecosystem restoration for freshwater-related environments at the landscape scale. Additionally, the Dammed Fish project focuses on one of the main threats affecting European Networks—artificial fragmentation of the river. Meeting the objectives of both projects to work on a large, pan-European scale, we developed a novel spatial database for river units. These spatial units, named River Restoration Units (R2Us), abide by river network functioning while creating the possibility of aggregating multiple data sources with varying resolutions to size-wise comparable units. To create the R2U, we set a methodological framework that departs from the Catchment Characterization and Modelling—River and Catchment Database v2.1 (CCM2)—together with the capabilities of the River Network Toolkit (v2) software (RivTool) to implement a seven-step methodological procedure. This enabled the creation of 11,557 R2U units in European sea outlet river basins along with their attributes. Procedure outputs were associated with spatial layers and then reorganized to create a relational database with normalized data. Under the MERLIN project, R2Us have been used as the spatial analysis unit for a large-scale analysis using multiple input datasets (e.g., ecosystem services, climate, and European Directive reporting data). This database will be valuable for river management and conservation planning, being particularly well suited for large-scale restoration planning in accordance with European Nature legislation. Full article

(This article belongs to the Topic Intersection Between Macroecology and Data Science)

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