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Combined Implant And Tooth Support: An Up-To-Date Comprehensive Overview, Mahmoud K. Al-Omiri, Maher Al-Masri, Mohannad M. Alhijawi, Edward Lynch

Dental Medicine Faculty Research

Objectives. This article presents a review on the concerned topics and some considerations related to the concept of splinting teeth and implants in the rehabilitation of partial edentulism. Study Selection. An electronic PubMed/MEDLINE and manual search of identified articles and reviews as well as clinical, laboratory, and finite element studies was performed in this project. Due to the shortage in within-subject, long term, randomized, controlled clinical trials regarding the subject a meta-analysis was not possible. Results. Although surrounded with some controversy, joining teeth and implants during the rehabilitation of partial edentulism provides the clinicians with more treatment options where proprioception …

The Role Of Functional, Social, And Mobility Dynamics In Facilitating Older African Americans Participation In Clinical Research, Eve T. Shapiro, Jay T. Schamel, Kimberly A. Parker, Laura A. Randall, Paula M. Frew

Environmental & Global Health Faculty Research

Purpose: Older African Americans experience disproportionately higher incidence of morbidity and mortality related to chronic and infectious diseases, yet are significantly underrepresented in clinical research compared to other racial and ethnic groups. This study aimed to understand the extent to which social support, transportation access, and physical impediments function as barriers or facilitators to clinical trial recruitment of older African Americans. Methods: Participants (N=221) were recruited from six African American churches in Atlanta and surveyed on various influences on clinical trial participation.

Sparse-View Ct Reconstruction Based On Nonconvex L1 − L2 Regularizations, Ali Pour Yazdanpanah, Farideh Shahraki, Emma Regentova

Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Research

We present a nonconvex, Lipschitz continuous and non-smooth regularization model. The CT reconstruction is formulated as a nonconvex constrained L1 − L2 minimization problem and solved through a difference of convex algorithm and alternating direction of multiplier method which generates a better result than L0 or L1 regularizers in the CT reconstruction.

The Moderating Roles Of Follower Conscientiousness And Agreeableness On The Relationship Between Peer Transparency And Follower Transparency, Cass Shum, Anthony R. Gatling, Laura A. Book, Billy Bai

Hospitality Faculty Research

Transparency is an underpinning of workplace ethics. However, most of the existing research has focused on the relationship between leader transparency and its consequences. Drawing on social and self-regulation theory research, we examine the antecedents of followers’ transparency. Specifically, we propose that followers have higher levels of transparency when they are working with peers who have a high level of transparency. We further suggest that followers’ conscientiousness and agreeableness moderate the relationship between peer transparency and followers’ transparency. Using a time-lagged design, we provide support for the proposed theoretical model. We found that follower conscientiousness substitutes the social regulation effect …

Asymptotic Properties Of Spatial Scan Statistics Under The Alternative Hypotheses, Tonglin Zhang, Ge Lin

Environmental & Global Health Faculty Research

A common challenge for most spatial cluster detection methods is the lack of asymptotic properties to support their validity. As the spatial scan test is the most often used cluster detection method, we investigate two important properties in the method: the consistency and asymptotic local efficiency. We address the consistency by showing that the detected cluster converges to the true cluster in probability. We address the asymptotic local efficiency by showing that the spatial scan statistic asymptotically converges to the square of the maximum of a Gaussian random field, where the mean and covariance functions of the Gaussian random field …

Fast Facts: Policy Issues In Nevada Education, Unlv College Of Education

Policy Issues in Nevada Education: Policy Papers

The College of Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is in a particularly unique and promising position to affect and inform education locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The College produces more new educators for Nevada’s schools than any other provider—nearly as many as all other providers combined. Situated in the fifth largest school district in the U.S., the College is deeply and collaboratively engaged with research of and in urban settings. As the largest college of education in the state, the College’s faculty comprises the largest single, non-partisan source of information, models, and new ideas associated with educational …

Policy Issues In Nevada Education (Full Issue 2017), Unlv College Of Education

Policy Issues in Nevada Education: Policy Papers

No abstract provided.

Providing Annotated Examples Increases Science Learning, Elana A. Paladino

UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo

Students consistently score low in the areas of application of scientific results, critical analysis of results, proper citation usage, and poster design

Challenging The Forward Shock Model With The 80 Ms Follow Up Of The X-Ray Afterglow Of Gamma-Ray Burst 130427a, Massimiliano De Pasquale, Matthew Page, David Alexander Kann, Samantha R. Oates, Steve Schulze, Bing Zhang, Zach Cano, Bruce Gendre, Daniele Malesani, Andrea Rossi, Neil Gehrels, Eleonora Troja, Luigi Piro, Michel Boer, Giulia Stratta

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Research

GRB 130427A was the most luminous gamma-ray burst detected in the last 30 years. With an isotropic energy output of 8.5 × 1053 erg and redshift of 0.34, it combined very high energetics with a relative proximity to Earth in an unprecedented way. Sensitive X-ray observatories such as XMM-Newton and Chandra have detected the afterglow of this event for a record-breaking baseline longer than 80 million seconds. The light curve displays a simple power-law over more than three decades in time. In this presentation, we explore the consequences of this result for a few models put forward so far to …

Hiv Treatment Outcome Disparities: Using Web-Based Technology To Promote Adherence And Engagement With Care Among African American Patients, Eric Houston, Brenda Wolfe, Alexander K. Tatum, Monique Rucker, Norma Rolfsen, Maryanne Williams, Nancy Glick

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Ethnic minorities continue to be disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic and those individuals living with the virus experience differential outcomes in treatment. Technology-based approaches have been used to address a variety of health problems, but few studies have focused on the application of these approaches in addressing HIV treatment disparities. Using a sample of African-American patients identified as lost to follow-up for HIV treatment (n=33), this study examined the feasibility and acceptability of a web-based program designed to assess and improve treatment engagement. Participants were randomly assigned to either the web-based assessment program or the control group. Measures of …

Unlv Solar Decathlon 2017: Team Charter And Mission Statement, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.

Sinatra Living: Competition Materials

This document has the Mission Statement for Team Las Vegas, as well as the goals (Team Charter) for the Solar Decathlon 2017 project.

Las Vegas: Water Jury Feedback, Solar Decathlon Jury

Sinatra Living: Competition Materials

A document containing the evaluation and feedback of the Team Las Vegas project house (Sinatra Living) by the Water Jury. The Water Jury is responsible for determining the winners of the Water category for the 2017 Solar Decathlon.

Synapse: Association Of Energy Engineers Presentation, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.

Sinatra Living: Marketing and Promotion

This document is a slide presentation, as presented to the Association of Energy Engineers, to gain support for Team Las Vegas's project. Uses project name "Synapse".

Sinatra Living: Project Abstract And Primary Team Members, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.

Sinatra Living: Competition Materials

This document is the final project abstract for Team Las Vegas.

Sinatra Living: Team Las Vegas Proposal (Full Packet), University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.

Sinatra Living: Competition Materials

This packet is the final proposal for the Team Las Vegas project, containing a number of project overview documents.

Synapse: Construction Education Committee Presentation, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.

Sinatra Living: Marketing and Promotion

This document is a slide presentation, as presented on May 5, 2016 to the Construction Education Committee, to gain support for Team Las Vegas's project. Uses project name "Synapse".

Lou Ruvo Cleveland Clinic Team Las Vegas Solar Decathlon 2017 Panel Presentation, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.

Sinatra Living: Marketing and Promotion

This document is a slide presentation, as presented on Febraury 4, 2016 to the Lou Ruvo Cleveland Clinic, to gain support for Team Las Vegas's project.

Environment And Sustainability In Nevada, Jennifer Stevens, Genevieve Minter, Robert Futrell

Social Health of Nevada Reports

When the inaugural Earth Day launched the first environmental decade in the U.S. more than forty years ago, protecting our air, water, land and other natural resources seemed a relatively straightforward task. Environmental polluters and exploiters would be brought to heel by tough laws. The U.S. and other industrialized nations responded to quality of life concerns associated with environmental degradation by adopting dozens of major environmental and resource policies and creating new institutions such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to manage environmental programs. Following these national developments, states and local communities began systematic efforts to address environmental problems.

What …

Encouraging Young Nevadans To Choose And Complete Stem Degrees: A Choice And Retention Perspective On Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics Workforce Development, Matthew L. Bernacki, Harsha N. Perera

Policy Issues in Nevada Education: Policy Papers

No abstract provided.

Supporting Stem In Early Childhood Education, Jennifer Buchter, Maryssa Kucskar, Conrad Oh-Young, Jenna Welgarz-Ward, Jeff Gelfer

Policy Issues in Nevada Education: Policy Papers

No abstract provided.

Nevada K-12 Stem Pipeline, David Vallett, P. G. Schrader

Policy Issues in Nevada Education: Policy Papers

No abstract provided.

High Quality Career And Technical Education: Implications For Nevada, Xue Xing, Howard Gordon

Policy Issues in Nevada Education: Policy Papers

No abstract provided.

The Hall Memorial Lectures, Lewis Karstensson

Molasky Family Department of Economics and Real Estate Faculty Research

This publication is a record of the Hall Memorial Lectures in Economics delivered at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in the 1980s.

Contents include:

Wallace C. Peterson, "Contemporary Macroeconomics: A House Divided" (Dec. 1, 1983)

Wallace C. Peterson, "Economic Stabilization and Inflation" (May 8, 1984)

Murray N. Rothbard, "The Five Faces of Reaganomics" (Nov. 27, 1984)

Murray N. Rothbard, "The Terrible Simplifiers: The Case Against the Flat Tax" (May 7, 1985)

Larry D. Singell, "Youth Unemployment: An American Crisis" (May 14, 1986)

Murray N. Rothbard, "Is There Life After Reaganomics?" (Oct. 22, 1987)

Murray N. Rothbard, "Deficits and Taxes: …

Mining For The Best Information Value With Geoscience Students, Susan Wainscott, Joshua W. Bonde

Library Faculty Research

No abstract provided.

Computational Fluid Dynamics Applied To Transport Systems In Trees, Katie E. Randolph, Paul J. Schulte Ph.D

McNair Poster Presentations

Our ecosystem is dependent upon the ability of photosynthetic plants to convert solar energy into a form of energy useable to biological organisms. Even so, much remains to become understood about how plants function. With such expansive bodies,how do trees cyclewaterand nutrients throughouttheir bodies?

Prescribing Change For Minority Students: Diagnosing Inequalities In Science Education In The Clark County School District, Brianna K. Cotter

Calvert Undergraduate Research Awards

Promoting entry of underrepresented minority groups into the allied health professions is paramount to developing a balanced workforce that reflects the needs of an evolving populace. Currently, significant underrepresentation of racial minority groups in health and science related fields correlates with data showing an overrepresentation of black and Latino students in Title 1 (at-risk and low-income) schools. Data suggest that students who are exposed to “higher quality” science education, such as “hands on” experiences, have increased interest in pursuing a health or science related career. These findings prompt the hypothesis that Title 1 schools face inequalities in their science education …

Asymptotic Properties Of Spatial Scan Statistics Under The Alternative Hypothesis, T Zhang, G Lin

Teaching and Learning Faculty Research

A common challenge for most spatial cluster detection methods is the lack of asymptotic properties to support their validity. As the spatial scan test is the most often used cluster detection method, we investigate two important properties in the method: the consistency and asymptotic local efficiency. We address the consistency by showing that the detected cluster converges to the true cluster in probability. We address the asymptotic local efficiency by showing that the spatial scan statistic asymptotically converges to the square of the maximum of a Gaussian random field, where the mean and covariance functions of the Gaussian random field …

Do Athletes Alter Their Running Mechanics After An Achilles Tendon Rupture?, D Jandacka, J F. Silvernail, J Uchytil, D Zahradnik, R Farana, J Hamill

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Research

Background: Over the past thirty years, there has been dramatic increase in incidence of Achilles tendon rupture in the athletic population. The purpose of this study was to compare the lower extremity mechanics of Achilles tendon ruptured runners with healthy controls. Methods: The participants with a past history of an Achilles tendon repair (n=11) and healthy control (n=11) subgroups were matched on sex, age, type of regular physical activity, mass, height, footfall pattern and lateral dominancy. Running kinetics and kinematics of the ankle, knee and hip were recorded using a high-speed motion capture system interfaced with a force platform. Achilles …

Unlv Title Iii Aanapisi & Mcnair Scholars Institute Research Journal, Nir Herscovici, Joyce Hsu, Matthew Khumnark, Joy Lamug, Jeong Lim Lee, Kendall Lyons, Andrea Mandril, Niroshini Moodley, Eric Ng, Timothy Ogburn, Andrew A. Ortiz, Emily Khanh Pham, Nha Trang Vivian Sam, Devlynn Scarpati, Olivia Tsang, Termaine Antonio Turner Ii, Pang Kou Vang, Kanisha Wilson, Shannon Zayas, Claudia Chiang-Lopez, Victoria Copeland, Andrea Darby, Bridgett Giordmaina, Briceida Hernandez-Toledo, Mark Larubio, Ana Lesquives, Yessenia Madrigal, Summer Millwood, Angel Mims, Blaine Pennock, Katie Randolph, Amber K. Stephens, Sarah Werman, Eben-Ezer Arias-Garcia, Ernesto H. Bedoy, Royale Cannon, Irma De Santiago, Lorraine Louise K. Francisco, Imani A. Gayden, Jeffrey Gonzalez, Isaiah Shornell Henry, Ashley C. Lee, Marielle Leo, Elizabeth Ochoa, Bernajane Palisoc, Sean Tanzey, Howard Yanxon

McNair Journal

Journal articles based on research conducted by undergraduate students in the AANAPISI and McNair Scholars Programs

Table of Contents

About AANAPISI

Biography of Dr. Ronald E. McNair

Statements

Dr. Len Jessup, UNLV President

Dr. Juanita P. Fain, Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. William W. Sullivan, Associate Vice President for Retention and Outreach

Mr. Keith Rogers, Deputy Executive Director of the Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach

Title III AANAPISI and McNair Scholars Institute Staff

Ms. Terri Bernstein, Director for College Programs

Dr. Matthew Della Sala, Assistant Director for Undergraduate Research

Sinatra Living: Eere 303 Statement Of Project Objectives, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Solar Decathlon Team.

Sinatra Living: Competition Materials

This document is the final statement of project objectives, which describes the overall details of the project (including scope, summary, go/no-go decision points and timeline).