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Evaluation Of The Impact Of Pharmacist-Led Toc On Patient Care Outcomes, Taabris Jaamal, Hana Breeland, Thanh Nguyen, Barbara Branneman, Jack Huber, Hung Phan

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Table Of Contents, Editorial Board, Law School Faculty And Administration, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School Of Law

Nevada Law Journal

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Symposium Introduction, David Orentlicher

Nevada Law Journal

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Threats And Political Violence, J. Richard Broughton

Nevada Law Journal

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It’S Not A Constitutional Crisis, It’S A Course Correction, Mark Rush

Nevada Law Journal

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Textualism, The Fourteenth Amendment’S Citizenship Clause, “Subject To The Jurisdiction Thereof,” And Whether Article Iii’S Treason Clause Could Be The Answer, Christian Ketter

Nevada Law Journal

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Privacy As A Democratic Guardrail: A Case For Fourth Amendment Constraints On Micro-Targeted Rhetoric, Susan Tanner

Nevada Law Journal

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Of, By, And For, Steven L. Winter

Nevada Law Journal

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Covering The Care: Health Insurance Coverage In New Hampshire | 2026 Update, Deborah Fournier J.D, Erica-Lyn Plante, M.S

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Health insurance is meant to financially protect enrollees should they need healthcare services following illness or injury. However, the affordability of maintaining insurance coverage continues to grow as a concern in the US and in New Hampshire. In fact, increasingly individuals avoid necessary health care services due to unexpected or high costs among both the insured and uninsured. In 2025, nationally more than 1 in 3 adults (36%) either delayed or did not seek healthcare due to costs and nearly half (44%) said it was difficult to afford healthcare costs [1].

Adaptive Position Sensor Harmonic Compensation In Pmsm Drives, Gayan Dissanayake

Masters Theses

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines (PMSMs) have emerged as a preferred class of electromechanical energy converters due to their high efficiency, high torque density, and other inherent advantages. Accurate rotor position information is essential for proper commutation and effective field-oriented control (FOC), making precise position sensing critically important. In practice, however, harmonic errors introduced by the position sensing subsystem can lead to undesirable torque ripple and degraded performance. Most existing approaches for mitigating these errors are passive in nature and lack the capability to actively adapt to harmonic variations under changing operating conditions. Since the harmonic content in the position can …

Gis-Based Solar Energy Suitability Assessment For Utility-Scale Photovoltaic Development In Texas, Deepak Kumar

Masters Theses

This research developed a GIS-based multi-criteria suitability model to identify sites in Texas favorable for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) development. The model integrated three biophysical variables—Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI), terrain slope, and land cover—within a weighted overlay framework using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for criteria weighting. GHI data were derived from the ERA5-Land Daily Aggregated dataset (ECMWF, 2024), slope was calculated from the USGS 3DEP 10-meter Digital Elevation Model, and land cover was classified from the National Land Cover Database 2021 (USGS). Each variable was reclassified to a 0–4 suitability scale and combined using AHP-derived weights of 0.50 (GHI), …

Study Of Plasma Modification Effects On Cell Proliferation Of 3-D Printed Poly Lactic Acid (Pla) Structures, Temiloluwa Nathan

Masters Theses

3-d printing of structures has recently been adopted for a large number of applications including in-vitro lab-on-chip, organ-on-chip and other bioengineering applications. This thesis presents the results of our investigations on the use of a Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) structures for cell proliferation and their potential application for targeted drug delivery and Organ-on-a-Chip applications. As the previous investigations by the group indicated the requirement of surface modification of these printed structures, this study mainly focusses on the plasma surface modification of 3-D printed PLA structures and its impact on cell growth in different conditions. The first component focused on improving …

Real Time Grid Connected Der Inverter Control Fault Ride Through Model In Accordance With Ieee 1547–2018 Standard, Mark Joseph Booge

Masters Theses

Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) include inverter-based power generation units, which are increasing in demand due to the rising consumption of energy, need for improved grid stability, and other environmental factors. DERs can either supply or supplement the grid using different control strategies depending on the grid’s needs. IEEE standard 1547-2018 dictates the interconnection and operation requirements of grid-connected DERs under nominal and abnormal voltage conditions. Although inverter ride-through operation has been widely studied, the effects of the standard’s time-based requirements within a distribution grid system require further investigation.

This study investigates how the IEEE 1547-2018 time-based ride-through requirements affect a …

Understanding The Effect Of Scaling On Aerodynamic Force Analysis Of The Nrel Phase Vi Wind Turbine, Patrick R. West

Masters Theses

It is challenging for small models and prototypes to accurately reflect the aerodynamic performance of a full-scale wind turbine, especially for offshore turbines. It is also not economical to build full-scale models for prototype testing. Scaling makes it possible to modify the dimensions for computational simulations, simplify the prototype construction and testing process, and make aerodynamic load analysis applicable to larger blade diameters. In this work, a model is presented that considers the effects of geometric scaling by modifying the incoming windspeeds and rotational speed of the turbine rotor in capturing aerodynamic load through Computational Fluid Dynamics. The National Renewable …

Finite Element Analysis And Computational Fluid Dynamics To Design And Analyze A Liquid Cooling System For An Integrated Charger Inverter System, Pihillawala Wijethunga

Masters Theses

This work presents a computational and experimental investigation into the thermal management of power electronic modules for an electric vehicle (EV) integrated charger-inverter (ICI) system, with a focus on the Inverter module, Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converter with a High- Frequency Transformer (HFT) with an external leakage inductor. Analytical loss models are used to calculate conduction and switching losses for the DAB and inverter SiC MOSFET modules, and the Improved Generalised Steinmetz Equation is applied to determine HFT core and winding losses. The adequacy of passive natural convection as a thermal management strategy is first assessed, and its limitations at …

High-Density Power Conversion: Analyzing High-Frequency Transformer Scaling Laws And Grid-Filter Efficacy In Integrated Charger Inverters, Thilina Lakshan Dissanayakage

Masters Theses

This thesis investigates frequency scaling in high-frequency transformer (HFT) used in Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converters and evaluates different LCL filter design methodologies for grid-connected applications. The study explores the impact of operating frequency on transformer size reduction, efficiency, and overall performance by analyzing HFT designs at 50 kHz, 100 kHz, and 400 kHz. It is expected that increasing the switching frequency enables significant reduction in transformer volume, while introducing trade-offs in efficiency due to increased core and copper losses. In parallel, the thesis examines and compares three LCL filter design approaches under identical operating conditions using a 1 kW …

Tracking Continuous Non-Differentiable Trajectories In Euler–Lagrange Systems With Continuous Dynamics, Nilay Kant

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Tracking controllers for Euler–Lagrange systems are designed under the assumption that reference trajectories are continuous, and at least twice differentiable with respect to time. However, this assumption precludes several use cases, such as when a robot end-effector must track a path with corners at constant speed. This paper introduces the control design for tracking continuous but non-differentiable trajectories in fully actuated Euler–Lagrange systems that have continuous-time dynamics. The proposed controller combines a continuous feedback law with impulsive inputs, that are intermittently applied at the instants of non-differentiability. A Lyapunov stability analysis establishes global exponential convergence of the tracking error to …

Camp Hope Professional Development, Jennifer J. Lesh, Antonella Regueiro

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

Dr. Jennifer J. Lesh, Exceptional Student Education Coordinator and Associate Professor, and Dr. Antonella Regueiro, Director, Center for Leadership and Social Impact, along with seven (7) Lynn University students, presented special education best practices to Lynn Study Abroad collaborative partner, Camp Hope staff, on June 1, 2026 in Quito, Ecuador. Dr. Lesh and Dr. Regueiro were in Quito to lead an innovative Exceptional Student Education (ESE) study abroad internship and research practicum.

The program combined coursework, field experiences, and service-learning through a collaborative partnership with Camp Hope School, which serves students with disabilities.

Students participated in classroom observations, collaborative teaching, …

The Supreme Court Under Threat: Early Lessons In Judicial Self-Protection, Curtis A. Bradley, Neil S. Siegel

Faculty Scholarship

This Essay explores how the U.S. Supreme Court, despite being vulnerable to defiance of its decisions and political retaliation, has developed tools of judicial self-protection to preserve its institutional authority and thus its capacity to sustain the Constitution and the rule of law. Arguing that the Court performs not only a legal role that requires interpretation of the law but also a political one that demands institutional preservation, the Essay examines how the Court has historically navigated political threats by using a range of tools—including avoidance, delay, narrow rulings, strategic dicta, and rhetorical appeals. The Essay focuses on three nineteenth-century …

Aggregation And The “Universal” Injunction, Portia Pedro, Adam N. Steinman

Faculty Scholarship

In this Essay, we begin with a brief summary of the CASA decision’s holding regarding the availability of “universal” injunctions. Part II discusses the relationship between remedies and judicial review and the important role that such injunctions play in that regard. Part III explores how class actions could serve as an alternative path for federal courts, after engaging in judicial review, to make their decisions meaningful by requiring officials to comply with the law and to cease illegal actions or policies. We also respond to several objections to the use of class actions in this context. The final Part addresses …

Michael K. Young, Michael K. Young

Faculty CVs

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Hannah Bloch-Wehba, Hannah Bloch-Wehba

Faculty CVs

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Randy D. Gordon, Randy D. Gordon

Faculty CVs

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Menopause May Partially Explain Age-Related Increased Risk Of Masld Fibrosis: A Causal Mediation Analysis, Itunu O Sokale, Yan Liu, Hashem B El-Serag, Fasiha Kanwal, Aaron P Thrift, Maya Balakrishnan

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

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Fostering Innovation At The Intersection Of Maker Education And Extended Reality (Xr), Jewoong Moon, Yong Ju Jung, Soo Hyeon Kim, Younggon Bae, Bertrand Schneider

School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications

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A Phase 4, Open-Label, Non-Randomized, Multicenter Study To Evaluate Efficacy (And Safety) Of Intravenous Administration Of Optison For Contrast-Enhanced Echocardiography In Pediatric Patients, Arash Sabati, Shuo Wang, Pushpa Shivaram, Joshua Hawley, David Thompson, Francine Erenberg, Shelby Kutty, Aparna Kulkarni, Tam T Doan, Joshua D Robinson

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Contrast-enhanced echocardiography (CE-echo) is commonly used in adult patients to optimize endocardial border delineation (EBD) but there is limited experience in children. A prospective, open-label, non-randomized, multicenter study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of intravenous Optison for CE-echo in pediatric patients and determine the optimal dose of Optison. Subjects ≥ 9 and <  18 years with suboptimal echocardiograms (defined as ≥ 2 contiguous segments that could not be adequately visualized) were enrolled. After a baseline non-contrast echocardiogram (NC-echo), CE-echo was performed with 2 dose levels of Optison based on patient weight. The primary endpoint was visualization of the LV wall segments (LVWS) in apical 2- and 4-chamber views. An EBD score was calculated by assigning a value from 0 (no visualization) to 3 (optimal visualization) for 12 LVWS. 37 subjects across 8 sites completed the study. 30 had complete echocardiograms at both dose levels. 2 patients had usable images at dose 2 only. Mean age was 13.4 years (± 2.6) with 23 males (62%). Mean weight was 73.9 kg (± 36.8) with wide distribution of weight (interquartile range of 42-102 kg). There were 8 patients under 40 kg. Most subjects had a prior medical/surgical history (n = 33, 89%). Both dose levels of Optison CE-echo improved the number of LVWS visualized from 3.7 ± 1.1 on NC-echo to 10.0 ± 0.1 with dose 1 (p <  0.001) and 10.5 ± 0.1 with dose 2 (p <  0.001). EBD score also improved at both dose levels from 11.9 ± 2.5 for NC-echo to 28.5 ± 1.7 for dose 1 (p <  0.001) and 30.2 ± 8.4 for dose 2 (p <  0.001). The number of suboptimal echocardiograms improved from 92.3% ± 10.7 in NC-echo to 26.2% ± 9 with dose 1 (p <  0.001) and 30.8% ± 4.5 with dose 2 (p <  0.001). CE-echo with intravenous Optison in pediatric patients improved the number of LVWS visualized, improved EBD score, and reduced the number of suboptimal echocardiograms at both dosages used in this study. Intravenous Optison can improve LV visualization in pediatric patients with suboptimal echocardiograms.

Myocardial T1 And T2 Values Are Associated With Patient Age In Healthy Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients, Andrew A Lawson, Robyn G Lottes, Defne Magnetta, Andrada Popescu, Kae Watanabe, Cynthia K Rigsby, Michael Markl, Nazia Husain

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: In pediatric heart transplant recipients (PHTR), myocardial T1 and T2 values are elevated in the setting of acute rejection and with cardiac allograft vasculopathy. In normal, healthy children, T1 and T2 values vary with patient age. Our goal was to identify associations between T1, extracellular volume fraction (ECV), and T2 values and patient- and donor-characteristics in PHTR without history of significant graft pathology.

Methods: We performed a single-center, retrospective chart review of consecutive cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) studies in PHTR from 2017 to 2023. Exclusion criteria were a prior CMR during the study period, history of any prior antibody-mediated …

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Acute Kidney Injury, Fluid Balance, And Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: Acute Disease Quality Initiative (Adqi) And Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (Elso) Joint Consensus Conference, Katja M Gist, David T Selewski, Kianoush B Kashani, Ayse Akcan-Arikan, Gail Annich, Marta V Antonini, David Askenazi, Linda Awdishu, Brian C Bridges, Michael J Connor, Lui G Forni, Dana Y Fuhrman, Stuart L Goldstein, Stephen M Gorga, Pramod K Guru, Ahmad Kaddourah, Alex Lepage-Farrell, D Michael Mcmullan, Ravindra L Mehta, Shina Menon, Theresa Mottes, Thomas Müeller, Marlies Ostermann, Matthew L Paden, Natalie E Rintoul, Thiago Reis, Claudio Ronco, Emily See, Gurmeet Singh, Sean M Bagshaw, Graeme Maclaren

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly being utilized for life-threatening cardiac and/or respiratory failure refractory to conventional treatment. Acute kidney injury (AKI) and fluid balance disorders commonly occur both before and during ECMO, with approximately half of cases receiving treatment with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Acute kidney injury, fluid balance disorders, and CRRT influence both short- and long-term outcomes in this population. The 36th Acute Disease Quality Initiative (ADQI) meeting was held in June 2025 to develop multidisciplinary international expert recommendations for AKI, fluid balance, and CRRT during ECMO across the age spectrum. This work encompassed five working groups: …

Hyper-Bishops, Hyper-Rooks, And Hyper-Queens: Percentage Of Safe Squares On Higher Dimensional Chess Boards, Caroline Cashman, Joseph Cooper, Raul Marquez, Steven J. Miller, Jenna Shuffelton

School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications

Chess has inspired an abundance of mathematical problems, especially in combinatorics and probability. One such problem, initially studied by Miller, Sheng, and Turek, considers the proportion of safe spaces when randomly placing n rooks on an 𝑛×𝑛 chess board. They show that as n approaches infinity, the proportion of safe spaces converges to 1/𝑒2. We first generalize their results to bishops and queens. This problem is significantly more interesting and difficult; while a rook attacks the same number of spaces regardless of its position, this is not so for bishops and queens. We prove that the proportion of safe spaces …

Corrigendum To “Establishing A Training Plan And Estimating Inter-Rater Reliability Across The Multi-Site Texas Childhood Trauma Research Network” [Psychiatry Research 323 (2023) 115168], Jeffrey D Shahidullah, James Custer, Oscar Widales-Benitez, Nazan Aksan, Carly Hatchell, D Jeffrey Newport, Karen Dineen Wagner, Eric A Storch, Cynthia Claassen, Amy Garrett, Irma T Ugalde, Wade Weber, Charles B Nemeroff, Paul J Rathouz

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

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