Publications by authors named "A C Hale"
Background: Implementation strategies are essential to deliver evidence-based programs that align with local context, resources, priorities, and preferences. However, it is not always clear how specific strategies are selected (vs. others) and strategies are not always operationalized clearly, distinctly, and dynamically.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGenomic selection can enhance the rate of genetic gain of cane and sucrose yield in sugarcane (Saccharum L.), an important industrial crop worldwide. We assessed the predictive ability (PA) for six traits, such as theoretical recoverable sugar (TRS), number of stalks (NS), stalk weight (SW), cane yield (CY), sugar yield (SY), and fiber content (Fiber) using 20,451 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with 22 statistical models based on the genomic estimated breeding values of 567 genotypes within and across five stages of the Louisiana sugarcane breeding program.
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- The study aimed to assess the safety and effects of a canine-specific albumin (CSA) product administered repeatedly to healthy Beagles, focusing on any adverse reactions and changes in serum albumin concentrations and colloid osmotic pressure (COP).
- Six healthy adult Beagles were given 1 g/kg of CSA via intravenous infusion on three different days, with monitoring for any negative side effects and measuring serum albumin and COP before and after each infusion.
- Results showed minimal adverse effects (one instance of vomiting) and significant increases in serum albumin and COP levels after each infusion, indicating that the CSA product is safe and effective for enhancing these blood parameters in dogs.
The initial use of 2-(pyridin-2-yl)propane-1,3-diol (pypdH) in Mn cluster chemistry has afforded two new mixed-valence polynuclear Mn clusters, namely, [MnΟ(pypd)(hmp)(OCCMe)] () and [MnΟ(N)(pypd){(py)CO}(OCEt)] () (hmp = deprotonated 2-hydroxymethylpyridine; (py)CO = deprotonated gem-diol form of di-2-pyridyl ketone). Compound features a novel [Mn Mn(μ-O)(μ-O)(μ-OR)] structural core resembling a supertetrahedron T3, lacking two apexes, while complex has a [Mn Mn (μ-O)(μ-O)(μ-N)(μ-OR)(μ-OR)] core consisting of two [Mn] subunits related to and thus is a dimeric analogue of . Direct current (dc) magnetic susceptibility studies revealed the presence of dominant antiferromagentic exchange interactions between the Mn ions in complexes and and small ground state spin values for both compounds.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Nurses play a critical role in reducing health inequities in people experiencing homelessness (PEH), a key social determinant of health. Health disparities specific to PEH are exacerbated by numerous factors, including bias, stigma, and a lack of nursing competency in caring for PEH.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to validate registered nurse key competencies; associated knowledge, skills, and attitudes; and concepts, content, and learning activities to serve as an educational framework in providing care for PEH.