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The Logic Of Movement: Consumption Logistics On The Las Vegas Strip, Robert Dean
The Logic Of Movement: Consumption Logistics On The Las Vegas Strip, Robert Dean
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
The omnipresence of consumption in advanced societies is indisputable; spaces designed to facilitate consumption (or means of consumption) are one aspect of that presence. On the surface, these spaces appear to be quite harmless dreamworlds full of possibilities, but at another level they are highly instrumental, composed of various mechanisms that work to sell commodities through the manipulation of consumer behavior. I argue that consumption spaces express a logic of movement, and a consumption logistics, that is based on the commodity form and relatable to warfare that works to domesticate consumers into the commodity system. I engage in an exploratory …
The Upscaling Of Las Vegas: An Examination Of Increased Gaming Revenue, Dominik Kuna
The Upscaling Of Las Vegas: An Examination Of Increased Gaming Revenue, Dominik Kuna
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to examine how popular luxury has become a driver of key volumetric which has resulted in increased Strip Gaming Revenue. This study examined three independent factors: (a) Strip Visitor Volume, (b) Strip Hotel Occupancy Percentage, and (c) Average Daily Rate (ADR) of Strip hotel rooms. The independent factors are influential on the dependent variable of Strip Gaming Revenue. This relationship has economical and psychological impacts on the transformation and evolution which has been taking place mostly on South Las Vegas Boulevard---The Strip. Secondary data were collected from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority …
Evaluate The Effectiveness Of The Speed Monitoring Display For Work Zones In Las Vegas, Xin Li
Evaluate The Effectiveness Of The Speed Monitoring Display For Work Zones In Las Vegas, Xin Li
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
The objective of this thesis is to evaluate the performance of the SMD with different features of display sign: the size of the display sign, flashing the measured speed (with different flashing rate), and displaying warning message. In addition, this thesis will also evaluate the performance of the second SMD in a work zone. With these objectives, two testing sites, one on Cr-215 and the other on I-15, were chosen for this study. Six scenarios were developed which included (1) before condition (no SMDs in the work zone), (2) smaller sign, (3) larger sign without flashing, (4) larger sign with …
Formula For Success: How Las Vegas Became The Entertainment Capital Of The World, Scott M Pruett
Formula For Success: How Las Vegas Became The Entertainment Capital Of The World, Scott M Pruett
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
This paper will espouse the theory that Las Vegas was able to evolve into the entertainment capital of the world by establishing itself as an island of controlled social deviance. That is to say that the city became an area of regulatory exception---one with distinct legal differences in a limited geographical area---and allowed a degree of social deviance by permitting behaviors that would be illegal in nearly any other American city. My research will show that when such an environment enables its visitors to experience extended periods of pleasurable sensory stimulation, whether the inducement be physical, psychological, or chemical, this …
The Determinants And Effects Of Slot Servicescape Satisfaction In A Las Vegas Casino, Anthony Frederick Lucas
The Determinants And Effects Of Slot Servicescape Satisfaction In A Las Vegas Casino, Anthony Frederick Lucas
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Scales representing ambient conditions, ability to navigate the slot floor, cleanliness, interior decor and seating comfort all produce a significant effect on slot servicescape satisfaction. Scales representing slot servicescape satisfaction and gaming value produce significant effects on overall satisfaction with the slot experience. Collinearity conditions prevented the measurement of staff friendliness and service promptness on overall satisfaction. Both servicescape satisfaction and overall satisfaction produce significant effects on behavioral intention variables related to loyalty and desire to remain in the casino environment. Simultaneous multiple regression analysis was used to test all one-tailed hypotheses at the .10 alpha level (n = 195); …
Temporal Orientation And Consumer Empowerment: Examining A Las Vegas Casino Loyalty Program, Flavia Hendler
Temporal Orientation And Consumer Empowerment: Examining A Las Vegas Casino Loyalty Program, Flavia Hendler
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
This study examines how temporal orientation impacts perception of a loyalty program. It examines how control over loyalty program features impacts the subjective experience of empowerment for customers with three temporal orientations: Present-Hedonistic (PH), Present-Fatalistic (PF), and Future-Oriented (FO). The study analyzes whether future-oriented individuals evaluate the more long-term and abstract levels associated with choice, while present-oriented individuals look for concrete details and the more immediate benefits of their consumption experience. A qualitative technique, the Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique (ZMET), is used in order to capture the conscious and unconscious meanings associated with a casino loyalty program by members of …
Veterans' Needs Survey For The University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, And The University Of Nevada, Reno, Denis Patrick Rudd
Veterans' Needs Survey For The University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, And The University Of Nevada, Reno, Denis Patrick Rudd
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
This study was designed to survey the needs of the veteran populations at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the University of Nevada, Reno, in order to provide them with the necessary resources for successful completion of their college curriculum. A secondary purpose was to determine whether or not there was a significant difference between the perceived needs of veterans and combat veterans; The areas of study were: (1) educational needs; (2) financial needs, (3) counseling needs; and (4) veteran administration needs. The veterans were asked to respond to the Nevada Veterans Survey Form. 519 forms were utilized from …
Performance Evaluation Of Single And Double-Basin Solar Stills In Las Vegas, Nevada, Nanda Holur Venkatesh
Performance Evaluation Of Single And Double-Basin Solar Stills In Las Vegas, Nevada, Nanda Holur Venkatesh
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
The objectives of this research were to conduct long-term testing of modified single-basin still designs, and to design, build and test an alternative double-basin still that may increase water production at the same or lower cost; Performance of two commercial single-basin still designs, from different suppliers, was evaluated over a 14-month period in Las Vegas, Nevada. The average daily water yields of SunwaterRTM and SolAqua(TM) ranged from 1.1+/-0.7 L/m2 and 0.9+/-0.5 L/m 2 (in winter) to 5.5+/-1.7 L/m2 and 4.6+/-0.9 L/m2 (in summer) respectively; Different configurations of cover glass and water volume/depth were evaluated on SunwaterRTM single-basin stills. Low-e glass …
The Execution Of Fluffy And Other Stories From Las Vegas, Bliss Esposito
The Execution Of Fluffy And Other Stories From Las Vegas, Bliss Esposito
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
My MFA Thesis is a collection of six, linked short stories centering on a particular family who lives in Las Vegas. The stories span several decades, from the sixties to present day. They are based around the struggles of the family, both as individuals and as a unit, to overcome the unique problems of living in a city that is isolated yet filled with possibilities; The central figure is Tommy, the patriarch, who came to Las Vegas as a young man looking to make a name for himself. He has a knack for getting into trouble, but has a greater …
The Multiple Effects Of A Showroom On Casino Outlets In Las Vegas, Dongnam Kang
The Multiple Effects Of A Showroom On Casino Outlets In Las Vegas, Dongnam Kang
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
In the competitive casino market of Las Vegas, casino operators make efforts to lure more visitors to their properties by offering various live entertainment shows that competitors do not offer. The reviewed literature revealed that showrooms appeared to attract people to the casino floor and, consequently, had significant impact on driving additional casino revenues. However, the literature did not reveal actual evidence that showrooms, which require huge investments and operating costs, actually generate additional revenues to casino hotels. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to investigate the indirect impacts of shows offered in a hotel casino by examining the …
Development Of A Flood Forecasting Model For Flamingo Tropicana Watershed In The Las Vegas Valley, Satya Prakash Chataut
Development Of A Flood Forecasting Model For Flamingo Tropicana Watershed In The Las Vegas Valley, Satya Prakash Chataut
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Floods are among the most frequent natural phenomenon that occur due to excessive precipitation. Accurate and current forecasting of floods is necessary to avoid social and economic losses. Forecasting floods in an event of intense rain allows the concerned agencies to adopt appropriate measures such as warnings and evacuations and to initiate corrective and remedial efforts before disaster strikes (Chapman and Canaan, 2001); Las Vegas has experienced rapid population growth since the 1990s. This has brought large-scale increase in impervious land surface due to the expansion of residential, commercial, and industrial area in the valley. The increase in impervious area …
The Effect Of Erosion Control Structures On The Distribution Of Selected Nutrients And Metals In The Sediments Of The Las Vegas Wash, Tracy Marie Boettcher
The Effect Of Erosion Control Structures On The Distribution Of Selected Nutrients And Metals In The Sediments Of The Las Vegas Wash, Tracy Marie Boettcher
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
The Las Vegas Wash (Wash) channels the Las Vegas Valley's (Valley) treated wastewater, shallow groundwater, urban runoff, and stormwater runoff before terminating in Lake Mead at Las Vegas Bay. The population increase in the Valley has caused a dramatic increase in the flow of the Wash due to urbanization and increased wastewater effluent. Erosion control structures have been constructed to reduce erosion. These structures affect the flow of sediment through the Wash and might affect the distribution of potential contaminants in a way that can negatively impact plant and animal life; The chemical constituents examined in this study are arsenic, …
Baselining Carbon Dioxide Emissions Of Las Vegas Metropolitan Area Residential Building Sector, Abhilasha Wadhwa
Baselining Carbon Dioxide Emissions Of Las Vegas Metropolitan Area Residential Building Sector, Abhilasha Wadhwa
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
This research aims to baseline the annual energy consumption and resulting carbon dioxide emissions from the residential sector of Las Vegas Metropolitan Area. The study institutes an operative database of individual energy consumption patterns and also derives the correlation between age of dwellings and their consumption. Finally, it evaluates the reductions needed in energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions to meet the Kyoto Protocol targets for 2012; The first part of the research synthesizes electricity and gas consumption data for 2005 obtained from the respective utility providers. Using this, the latest consumption trends are consolidated to create a baseline against …
Crime And Race Representation: A Content Analysis Of Las Vegas Local Television News, Julie Arradaza Chapman
Crime And Race Representation: A Content Analysis Of Las Vegas Local Television News, Julie Arradaza Chapman
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Media studies have found Blacks more often linked with media reports of violent crime in their local communities compared to other races. The aim of this paper is to reveal if current trends in the Las Vegas media market overrepresent African Americans as the most active perpetrators of crime by examining crime statistics, race demographics, and television representations of crime and race in the local news. This study is a content analysis of the five major television network affiliates: KVBC, KVVU, KLAS, KTNV, and KINC. Seven hypotheses are tested. Results indicate that local television viewers in Las Vegas receive inaccurate …
Safe Village Initiative: A Quasi-Experiment, Evaluating The Impact In West Las Vegas, Timothy Radtke
Safe Village Initiative: A Quasi-Experiment, Evaluating The Impact In West Las Vegas, Timothy Radtke
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Beginning in January of 2007, the "Safe Village Initiative" (SVI) was implemented in West Las Vegas in response to firearm violence. SVI represents an effort of combined resources from criminal justice agencies, social service organizations, local clergy, and citizens to disrupt the cycle of violence that characterizes fatal and non-fatal shootings. The SVI is essentially a deterrence based model aimed to reduce firearm offenses; The current study will analyze SVI from two research questions. The research questions are designed to: (1) assess the qualities of SVI that make it unique from previously implemented "pulling levers" models, and (2) assess the …
Baselining Water Consumption In The Las Vegas Valley Single Family Residence, Mary Anila Jeyaprakash
Baselining Water Consumption In The Las Vegas Valley Single Family Residence, Mary Anila Jeyaprakash
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
This thesis baselines the monthly water consumption in the LVMA 1 and analyzes the patterns of water-use with respect to physical and environmental aspects present in single family residences. The physical aspects included within the scope of this study are the built-up area, the un-built area and the pool area, provided by the Clark County Assessor Office at Las Vegas for the single family residences of LVVWD. The environmental aspects include outdoor ambient temperature, cooling degree day data and heating degree day data, monitored at the Mc Carran International Airport. The results from this research also provide historical monthly and …
Transforming The Suburban Realm: A Call For Diversification In The Las Vegas Home-Building Process, Kory W Harris
Transforming The Suburban Realm: A Call For Diversification In The Las Vegas Home-Building Process, Kory W Harris
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
More U.S. residents live within suburban boundaries than they do the central cities and rural regions combined---creating a need for suburban design methods that adequately meet the desires of the suburban population. The design of suburban neighborhoods over the past several decades, however, has not adequately met the needs of its residents. This dilemma has only intensified over the past several years because of an increasingly varied group of potential hornebuyers. Local, state, and federal governments---as well as land developers, planners, and architects---need to raise awareness to the issues facing suburban design. By incorporating strategic design elements into the development …
An Evaluation Of Small Mammal Populations In The Las Vegas Wash, Jessica Larkin
An Evaluation Of Small Mammal Populations In The Las Vegas Wash, Jessica Larkin
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Capture frequency, diversity, richness, and population estimates of small mammals was measured in three distinct habitat types (Creosote, Saltbush, Tamarisk) in the Las Vegas Wash. For each habitat, the population estimates were analyzed by species. Capture frequency, diversity, richness, and population estimates were compared to ambient air temperature for twelve consecutive months. Fluctuations in small mammal populations appear to be greatly dependent on temperature. Neotoma lepida and Peromyscus eremicus appear to be dependent on Tamarisk communities; whereas, Chaetodipus spp. appears to be very adaptable and was captured in all habitats. Dipodomys merriami and Perognathus longimembris had the highest population estimates …
An Analysis Of The Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter In Low Flow Environments Along The Las Vegas Wash, Roslyn Ryan
An Analysis Of The Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter In Low Flow Environments Along The Las Vegas Wash, Roslyn Ryan
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
This research project evaluated the performance of the Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) in "low flow" environments along the Las Vegas Wash. It also tested the boundaries and limitations of the Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter. Measurements were made using both the ADV and the traditional mechanical Pygmy Meter, which has been the standard for low flow discharge measurements in the United States Geological Survey (USGS) since 1885; The first set of measurements showed that the ADV is just as reliable as the Pygmy Meter when obtaining low flow discharge measurements. The next series of measurements tested the ADV by using a series …
Statistical Models For Right-Turn Related Crashes At High Crash Locations In The Las Vegas Valley, Paul John Villaluz
Statistical Models For Right-Turn Related Crashes At High Crash Locations In The Las Vegas Valley, Paul John Villaluz
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
The research objective was to develop a statistical model that related right-turn related crashes (RTRC) to volumetric factors at High Crash Locations (HCL) in the Las Vegas Valley. Information from selected HCL was analyzed with simple bivariate regression analysis and multiple regression analysis; Response variables included the number of RTRC, the ratio of RTRC/Million Entering Vehicles (MEV), and the ratio of RTRC/Total Intersection Crashes. Predictor variables included Right-Turn Volume, Right-Turn-On-Red Volume, Red Time/Cycle Time Percentage, Cross Product (per 1000 Vehicles) of Right-Turn Volumes and Opposing Through Volumes [Cross Product], Frequency of Gaps greater than 6.5 seconds [Gaps > 6.5 s], and …
Casino Attributes Affecting Las Vegas Locals Market Slot Players, Sunyoung Yi
Casino Attributes Affecting Las Vegas Locals Market Slot Players, Sunyoung Yi
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Las Vegas residents have a wide variety of options of where to gamble. Accordingly, reasons for selecting a particular casino varies from convenient location to the leisure package that casinos provide. The Las Vegas locals market features different characteristics from the tourists market. It caters to the people who live and work in the area and has strong repeat customers. With a high gaming propensity the game played most often among the residents who gambled at least occasionally was slot machines and video poker (LVCVA, 2005). Given the size and repatronage of the local slot market, it is important to …
The Relationship Between Brand Loyalty And Financial Performance: An Empirical Study On The Hotel Industry In Las Vegas, Hye-Soon Park
The Relationship Between Brand Loyalty And Financial Performance: An Empirical Study On The Hotel Industry In Las Vegas, Hye-Soon Park
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
The primary objective of this study was to examine the relationship between brand loyalty and financial performance of Las Vegas hotels. This study also investigated the impact of the age of a property and development costs on financial performance. The study used convenience sampling collecting data from a total of 315 visitors who currently stayed at the selected 12 hotels in Las Vegas during the survey period. The data was collected on the Las Vegas Strip through self-administered questionnaire and was analyzed using multiple regression. Results indicate that there was a significant relationship between brand loyalty and financial performance in …
Broadway In The Desert: Defining Success For The Broadway Musical On The Las Vegas Strip, Jane C Walsh
Broadway In The Desert: Defining Success For The Broadway Musical On The Las Vegas Strip, Jane C Walsh
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
This thesis will focus on the Broadway musical and its introduction onto the Las Vegas Strip, its growth in popularity as a viable entertainment choice for the tourist industry, and its current affiliation with specific resorts. Several Broadway musicals will be examined in an effort to discover elements contributing toward their success. I will briefly reflect upon the history of Broadway musicals as related to the Las Vegas Strip. Next I will explore the recent trend of resort casinos investing in venues aimed at housing a specific musical. The majority of my research information will be obtained from interviews, local …
Racial Profiling In Las Vegas: A Reexamination Of Police Stop Data In Las Vegas, Daniel Eric Doran
Racial Profiling In Las Vegas: A Reexamination Of Police Stop Data In Las Vegas, Daniel Eric Doran
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Racial profiling remains the subject of controversy when discussing police and minority relationships. Recently, scholars have studied this controversial issue in an attempt to determine the characteristics and extent of the problem. Although researchers have suggested possible reasons for racial disparities in traffic stop data, more information is needed to develop a more in-depth understanding of these disparities. The study presented here analyzes traffic stop data from Las Vegas during the 2002 calendar year. The study analyzes key driver characteristics and whether these characteristics influence the officer's search or arrest of the driver. The study uses univariate, bivariate, and multivariate …
Estimating The Impact Of Entertainment On The Gaming Volume Of Las Vegas Hotel Casinos, Eunju Suh
Estimating The Impact Of Entertainment On The Gaming Volume Of Las Vegas Hotel Casinos, Eunju Suh
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
This study addressed the indirect effect of entertainment on gaming volume (i.e., coin-in). Specifically, this study attempted (1) to gain an understanding of the relationship between show patronage and gaming volume; and (2) to estimate the magnitude of incremental revenue for each show attendee. Conceptual models to examine the indirect effect of daily show headcounts on gaming volume were proposed, including other variables previously found or theorized to influence gaming volume. Secondary data (i.e., show headcounts, daily coin-in and daily cash drop) were collected from two different Las Vegas Strip properties. This study employed multiple regression models with the appropriate …
Student-Athlete Recruitment At The University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, Christi Smith Dewaele
Student-Athlete Recruitment At The University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, Christi Smith Dewaele
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
With the impact winning athletic teams have on a university it is not surprising that pressure to produce winning teams is enormous. Coaches are expected to recruit the most athletically talented players to provide the university with winning seasons (Letawsky, Palmer & Schneider, 2005). In order for institutions to bring in athletes who are able to excel academically and athletically, it is important for coaches to understand what characterizes the college selection process for student-athletes. Therefore, an important step in this regard would be to develop instrumentation to measure this process. Hence, the purpose of this study was to conduct …
Site Response Projections For Deep Sediment Columns And Earthquake Microzonation For The Las Vegas Basin, Ying Liu
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Deep sediment columns play a significant role in defining surface response to earthquakes. For the Las Vegas basin (Nevada, U.S.), the basin sediments are capable of amplifying ground motions by a factor of up to 5 to 10 with respect to motions recorded at near-rock sites at the edges of the basin, over the period range 0.3 to 5 sec; A one-dimensional (1-D) equivalent-linear model is used to study the impact of sediment columns on surface response. The 1-D model is optimally parameterized through iterative assessment to select the depth to halfspace so that the projected response spectrum best matches …
Las Vegas Community Design Center, Kenneth Thayne Levesque
Las Vegas Community Design Center, Kenneth Thayne Levesque
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
The thesis focuses on a certain organization that aids cities and their citizens in the growth of communities, the Community Design Center (CDC). This paper seeks to understand the qualities of a CDC. The first chapter discusses concepts of community and design. A history discussion identifies when CDCs developed in contemporary form and investigates the types of goals CDCs strive to accomplish. The next four chapters consist of three case studies and analysis of selected contemporary CDCs: the Los Angeles Community Design Center; Environmental Works; and Pratt Institute Center for Community and Environmental Development. This paper is intended to provide …
Effectiveness Of Water For Dust Control On Las Vegas Valley Soils, Krishna Kamakshi Sistla Sai
Effectiveness Of Water For Dust Control On Las Vegas Valley Soils, Krishna Kamakshi Sistla Sai
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
In this thesis, five simple and rapid methods were developed to investigate the effectiveness of water in controlling dust emitted from different soil surfaces undergoing either wind erosion or construction activity. Poof, Scrape and Small Wind Tunnel tests determine the variation in dust emissions from dry, abraded and wetted surfaces with respect to elapse time. Poof and Scrape tests were able to distinguish among different soil groups classified based on their Particulate Emission Potential (PEP) and surface conditions. The Pie pan tests found one PEP group to have weaker crusts than the others. Simplified and standard infiltration tests gave comparable …
Estimating The Effects Of September 11 On Las Vegas Strip Gaming Volume, David Eisendrath
Estimating The Effects Of September 11 On Las Vegas Strip Gaming Volume, David Eisendrath
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
This paper examines the decrease in gross gaming volume, specifically slot machine coin-in, on the Las Vegas Strip resulting from the events of September 11, 2001. An intervention analysis based on a seasonal ARIMA model was developed from Nevada Gaming Control Board slot machine coin-in data analyzed from January 1990 to November 2004. The findings revealed that the Strip experienced an abrupt decline in gaming volume lasting five months. Although a quick recovery ensued, residual effects lasted approximately two years. In spite of the uniqueness of the events of September 11, this study should help managers in their response to …