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Food And The City In Europe Since 1800 By Peter J. Atkins, Peter Lummel, Derek J. Oddy, (Eds.), Ken Albala

College of the Pacific Faculty Articles

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A Shakeup For The Duty Of Confidentiality: The Competing Priorities Of A Government Attorney In California, Jessica Shpall

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review

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Unbundling Property In Water, Sandra B. Zellmer, Jessica Harder

Faculty Law Review Articles

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts that, in the foreseeable future, climate change will exacerbate water problems worldwide. In the United States, we are likely to see more severe flooding, more frequent droughts, and a rush to secure legal rights to water supplies. Sustainable management of water resources for present and future generations will become all the more imperative as we face increasing pressure on limited supplies. The quest for sustainable management has stimulated a movement for greater recognition of private property rights to attain efficient use and allocation of water. The World Bank and the International …

Breed Specific Legislation: The Gap In Emergency Preparedness Provisions For Household Pets, Amy Cattafi

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

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University Of Nevada, Las Vegas Transmutation Research Program Annual Progress Report Academic Year 2007-2008, Anthony Hechanova, Rebecca Paulson

Transmutation Research Program Reports (TRP)

It is my pleasure to present the UNLV Transmutation Research Program’s seventh annual report that highlights the academic year 2007-2008. Supporting this document are the many technical reports and theses that have been generated over the past seven years.

In the seventh year of our program, we continued to see growth in the Radiochemistry Ph.D. program with a total of 20 students in the fourth year of the program (we anticipated twelve in the program proposal). Since our inception, the program has sponsored to their conclusion 48 M.S. and 6 Ph.D. degrees. The program supported 53 graduate students, 11 undergraduates, …

Inside Unlv, Grace Russell, Diane Russell

Inside UNLV

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Mojave Applied Ecology Notes Winter 2008, Scott R. Abella, E. Cayenne Engel, Jill E. Craig

Mojave Applied Ecology Notes

Mojave Desert collaborative projects, fire history in Spring Mountains, Northshore Road rehabilitation, wildfires and invasive plants in American deserts conference, weed sentry surveys

Analysis Of The Legal, Theoretical, And Practical Implications---Rumsfeld V Fair, Daryl Privott

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Congress has the power under Article 1 of the United States Constitution to "raise and support armies" and deems military recruiting on college campuses necessary for military preparedness and providing for the national defense. The Solomon Amendment was passed in 1994 and conditions the receipt of federal funds on access to college and universities for the purpose of military recruiting. This condition of federal funds led several law schools and faculty to bring suit against the Secretary of Defense claiming the Solomon Amendment violated their First Amendment rights. This case was heard in December 2005 and was ruled upon in …

The Development And Evaluation Of A Child Maltreatment Reporting Training Program For Mandated Mental Health Professionals, Krisann Marie Alvarez

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Despite a legal mandate to report suspected child maltreatment, the literature has consistently reported a failure by mandated professionals to report suspected maltreatment. Lack of knowledge regarding child maltreatment, reporting requirements and possible consequences of reporting have been cited as impediments to reporting. Previous research has recommended the development of training programs to address these hindrances. However, empirically validated training programs specific to the reporting of child maltreatment in mental health professionals have yet to be developed. Therefore, this study is the first to examine the efficacy of a child maltreatment reporting training program which addresses knowledge of child maltreatment …

Perceptions Of Gifted Education In Middle School And The Role Of Principal, James L Kuzma

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which middle school principals are encouraging particular research-based practices relevant to teaching students with high ability in their buildings. In addition, the study will examine principals' and teachers' perceptions of principal practices related to the improvement in the achievement of gifted students in middle school; The study's design will utilize a mixed method using surveys and interviews. Quantitative methodology will be employed to gain and understanding of the perceptions of principals and teachers through the utilization of the survey. The study will also employ qualitative methodology by interviewing a …

The Effects Of Electromagnetic Fields On The Detection Of Mercury And Radionuclides, Yogendra M Panta

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Mercury and many radionuclides are extremely toxic, and their monitoring and detection are of importance for human health and environmental protection. This dissertation focuses on the detection of mercury (II) ions and radionuclides including uranium (234U and 238U), plutonium (239Pu), and americium (241Am) in aqueous solutions under the effects of electromagnetic fields. The stripping electrochemical method has been widely used to detect mercury (II) ions in aqueous solutions. To enhance the detection sensitivity of the conventional electrochemical method, mechanically stirring the solution is usually performed to enhance the rate of the ionic mass transport. Instead of mechanically stirring the solution; …

Development And Empirical Analysis Of A Self-Advocacy Readiness Scale With A University Sample, Katrina R Harris

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Counseling as a profession has been criticized for disregarding the social and political issues facing clients and students (Bemak & Chung, 2005). Many students in urban environments are faced with difficulties such as poverty, racism, and oppression that impact their emotional, social, and academic growth (Bemak & Siroskey-Sabdo, 2005). Further, students in urban schools feel they have little power in a school culture dominated by the majority group in which differences in culture, class and language are often perceived as deficits (Bryan, 2005); The No Child Left Behind Act calls for increasing achievement rates for all students and bridging the …

Preventing Campus Alcohol Abuse: A Controlled Comparison Of Two Media Programs, Jennifer Dawn Karmely

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Alcohol misuse on university and college campuses has contributed to a variety of problems experienced by students, including driving injuries and fatalities, alcohol poisoning, academic failure, potential long-term alcohol abuse, and risky or nonconsensual sexual activity. This investigation examined the efficacy of two prevention programs targeting campus alcohol misuse (Alcohol 101; Collegiate Guide to Responsible Drinking, CGRD). Alcohol 101 disseminates information regarding the consequences of alcohol abuse in a psycho-educational, interactive DVD format. CGRD includes some DVD-based psycho-educational material while primarily focusing on empirically derived cognitive behavioral techniques. Ninety-two participants recruited from university psychology courses were randomly assigned to receive …

Modeling Natural Resource Scarcity And Poverty Effects On Fertility In Honduras, Nepal, And Tanzania, Ayoub Shaban Ayoub

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

This dissertation examines whether the vicious circle theory applies in three developing countries characterized by high population growth. According to the vicious circle theory, natural resource scarcity coupled with poverty leads to population growth via positive effects on fertility particularly in rural areas of developing countries. Population growth then leads to a further increase in natural resource scarcity, creating a "feedback loop." This is the first study to use micro-level data to test and control for endogeneity using a two-stage Probit model (IVPROBIT). The existing literature has largely failed to address endogeneity in the relationship between natural resource scarcity and …

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 …

Predicting Evapotranspiration From Sparse And Dense Vegetation Communities In A Semiarid Environment Using Ndvi From Satellite And Ground Measurements, Malika Baghzouz

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

One of the most critical issues associated with using satellite data-based products to study and estimate surface energy fluxes and other ecosystem processes, has been the lack of frequent acquisition at a spatial scale equivalent to or finer than the footprint of field measurements. In this study, we incorporated continuous field measurements based on using Normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) time series analysis of individual shrub species and transect measurements within 625 m2 size plots equivalent to the Landsat-5 Thematic Mapper spatial resolution. The NDVI system was a dual channel SKR-1800 radiometer that simultaneously measured incident solar radiation and upward …

Avoiding The Sexual: Visual Attention And Distraction In Dyspareunia, Amy D Lykins

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Dyspareunia, defined as genital pain associated with intercourse, holds the unenviable status of being one of the most prevalent yet understudied of the sexual dysfunctions. The coupling of sex and pain creates an interesting theoretical conundrum of clinical significance: are women with dyspareunia distracted from sexual stimuli (as the sexual dysfunction literature would suggest), or are they hypervigilant to sexual stimuli because these stimuli elicit thoughts and expectations of pain (as the pain literature would suggest)? Eye-tracking may be a uniquely relevant tool to measure potential differences in attention between women with and without dyspareunia. The current study tested distraction …

Experimental And Theoretical Control Of A Smart Projectile Fin Using Piezoelectric Bimorph Actuator, Venkat R Mudupu

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The goal of this work is to develop efficient control algorithms for the control of a smart projectile fin. Smart fins are deployed as soon as the projectile reaches the apogee and are used to steer the projectile towards its target by controlling the rotation angle of the fin. The fin is actuated using the piezoelectric macro-fiber composite (MFC) bimorph actuator which is completely enclosed within the aero-shell. The actuator is composed of two Macro Fiber Composites (MFC's), manufactured by Smart Material Co. The presented smart fin design minimizes the volume and weight of the unit; Two different models of …

Effects Of Elevated Carbon Dioxide On Soil Microbial Communities Of The Mojave Desert, Linh M. P Nguyen

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The objective of this study is to determine soil microbial community structure in the framework of increased atmospheric carbon availability associated with global change. Since arid ecosystems make up a considerable fraction of our biosphere, their response to global change will be of significance. Further, implication for plant and ecosystems productivity in arid environments may be linked to changes in diversity among microbial communities, since the cycling of essential elements in the soil is often mediated by microbes. The following are three sets of experiments designed to examine the changes in microbial diversity associated with a global change factor, an …

A Systematic Approach To An Integrated Curriculum Model For Dental Education, Tanis Maria Stewart

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine the degree of curriculum integration within dental schools in North America. The intent of the study was to determine how an adaptation of the Fogarty (1991) framework of integration exhibits itself in dental education; An electronic survey conducted of the Academic Deans of dental schools in the United States and Canada resulted in a response rate of 54.09% (33/61). Frequencies, chi-square and Spearman rho (p) correlation coefficient were used for the statistical analyses of data; All survey respondents reported that their curricula include all levels of integration which comprise the adapted …

A Cognitive -Behavioral -Based Workshop Intervention For Perfectionism, Marcus T Lasota

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Perfectionistic thinking, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors can have negative influences on mental and physical health. Overly rigid and self-critical perfectionistic thinking also complicates treatment for people seeking to alleviate mental health and medical concerns. Several researchers have offered suggestions for treating perfectionism, but no empirical treatment studies with follow-up results have been published. Only DiBartolo, Frost, Dixon, and Almodovar (2001) conducted a brief manipulation of public speaking fears related to concern over mistakes and employed a control group. The current study expanded the research literature with the creation and evaluation of a 3-hour cognitive-behavioral workshop for perfectionism. The results indicate …

Examining Unused Pharmaceuticals In The Environment, Ilene Sue Ruhoy

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Unused pharmaceuticals take an unhealthy toll on both the environment and human health. In the US alone, an estimated {dollar}1 billion of prescription drugs are thrown away each year. Increasing availability, marketing, and purchasing of both prescription and over-the-counter medications, coupled with the tendency of patients to discontinue use of and to stockpile drugs at home, is a unique problem that has garnered increasing attention among scientists, policymakers, and the media in the last ten years; These accumulated household drugs become unused pharmaceutical waste. This waste must be discarded and disposed of by the consumer. Historically, consumers have been instructed …

Role Conflict, Role Ambiguity And Job Satisfaction Of The Nurse Executive, Theresa Ann Tarrant

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Healthcare organizations have seen remarkable and unprecedented changes over the past two decades. Political and social expectations have risen, drastic changes in payer systems have lead to a focus on controlling costs and profitability and technology and research has exploded. As a result, the role of the Nurse Executive (NE) has expanded significantly. At the same time, the United States is currently undergoing a major nursing and faculty shortage. According to a 2003 study, the average age of a NE is 49 years (Ballein Search Partners, 2003) with many expected to retire over the next 12 years. The potential exists …

Assessment In Higher Education: A Case Study On Assessment Of Student Learning In Three States, Hyla Winters

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

This study examined how state participation in the National Forum on College-Level Learning project changed higher education system policy and institutional practices on assessment of student learning. The purpose of this study examined state higher education implementation practices for assessing student learning outcomes in selected land grant and community colleges before and after participation in the National Forum on College-Level Learning project; The results of this study are limited to the states of Nevada, Oklahoma, and Kentucky. To determine the implementation of state assessment policy at the institutional level, this study's theoretical framework was implementation theory. The research questions which …

Instructional *Simulations And The Concepts Of Shared Cognition, Carolyn Sue Witt

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Graduates of registered nurse educational programs are expected to bring some degree of preparedness for intervening in emergency situations. However, within the clinical portion of the curricula a student may not have the opportunity to observe and or participate in patient respiratory or cardiac resuscitation. Volunteer participants, student nurses, engaged in practice with a human simulator (SimMan) and teacher guided dialogue to assist in the construction of nursing knowledge in a safe, supportive environment. SimMan was programmed with eight scenarios depicting common patient emergency situations. Simulations and debriefings were videotaped and transcribed. Post employment interviews were audio taped and transcribed. …

A Study Of Selected Hotel Officials And Managers With Respect To Assessment Of Job Attitudes, Michael Joseph Signorelli

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to identify those characteristics which make up an appropriate work attitude among officials and managers in a Resort Industry setting. Upon identification of these management characteristics, acceptable guidelines would be followed to develop an objective instrument to assess management work attitudes which might help reduce job turnover, thereby reducing the costs incurred in replacing key executives; An attitude scale was chosen because instruments which measure intelligence, aptitude and achievement favor those individuals with more formal education than found among managers in the resort industry. In addition, research indicated that an appropriate work attitude increases …

A Study Of The Relationships Of Principals' Values To Effectiveness In A Selected Mbo Program, Charles Owen Roundy

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Purpose. The Division of Elementary Education in the Clark County School District (Las Vegas, Nevada) utilizes a systems approach to managing elementary schools. Given the objectives of the system and the responsibility of the elementary principals to accomplish the expectations of the system, the purpose of this study was to seek an answer to the following question: What is the relationship between principals' effectiveness in implementing certain objectives and the importance they attach to those objectives?;Procedure. Two groups of respondents were surveyed: the elementary teachers in Clark County, who reported their perception of existing conditions relating to the specified objectives, …

The Status Of Community Education In The Metropolitan Area Of Clark County, Nevada, As It Existed During The 1976-77 Academic Year, Robert Lee Wondrash

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of Community Education in the metropolitan area of Clark County, Nevada, as it existed during the 1976-77 academic year. The study was limited to programs or courses offered, funding, cost of instruction, student fees, personnel, use of a needs assessment, and people actively involved in the programs; Subjects. Participating organizations contributing data for the study were the Nevada Department of Education, the Continuing Education Department, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Baker Park Community School, and Charleston Heights Community School; Methods and Procedures. After the raw data were collected and …

The Development Of A Consensus Management By Objectives Model And A Comparison To The Clark County School District Management And Accountability System For Secondary Schools, Agustin A Orci

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to examine selected business and education management by objectives (MBO) models and identify the common elements. These elements resulted in a consensus MBO model which was compared to determine agreement with the Clark County School District's Management and Accountability System for Secondary Schools. Educational accountability, the theoretical bases for MBO and MBO models in business and education were treated in the review of the literature. Graphic models developed in the study included the Clark County District's Management and Accountability System for Secondary Schools and a consensus MBO model; A management process based on the …

The Effect Of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Based Photodynamic Therapy And Photochemical Internalization Of Bleomycin On The F98 Rat Glioma Cell Line, Khishigzaya Kharkhuu

UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations

The F98 rat glioma cell line, a model for human malignant glioma, was used to investigate the efficacy of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA)-mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT) under varying light irradiation conditions. Cells in monolayer were pre-incubated in ALA for 4 hours prior to 635 nm light exposure. Using clonogenic survival assays, it was found that F98 glioma cells were sensitive to ALA-PDT: survival was inversely proportional to light fluence. As evidenced from the LD50 (4 J cm-2 at a fluence rate of 35 mW cm-2), ALA-PDT was found to be more effective in F98 cells compared to that found in another …