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Economic Growth in Mountain West Cities, 2019-2023
No full textThis fact sheet presents 2019-2023 data on economic growth indicators in 32 Mountain West cities across Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The CoworkingCafe report, “Rising Powerhouses: The Cities Making America’s Economic Future,” includes economic growth data for 269 cities across the United States. This fact sheet highlights data from select cities in each Mountain West state, categorized by population size: five large cities, eight mid-sized cities, and 19 small cities
Access Denied: An Argument Against King’s Propositional Access Principle
No full textAccounts of propositions face a problem that originates in the ontology of numbers: If propositions are abstract and causally isolated, then it’s unclear how agents cognitively access them. Jeff King presents a solution to this problem for his theory of propositions. King’s solution follows from a more general principle of cognitive access, which this paper challenges
Testing for Dice Control at Craps
No full textDice control involves “setting” the dice and then throwing them carefully, in the hope of influencing the outcomes and gaining an advantage at craps. How does one test for this ability? To specify the alternative hypothesis, we need a statistical model of dice control. Two have been suggested in the gambling literature, namely the Smith–Scott model and the Wong–Shackleford model. Both models are parameterized by θ ∈ [0, 1], which measures the shooter’s level of control. We propose and compare four test statistics: (a) the sample proportion of 7s; (b) the sample proportion of pass-line wins; (c) the sample mean of hand- length observations; and (d) the likelihood ratio statistic for a hand-length sample. We want to test H0 : θ = 0 (no control) versus H1 : θ \u3e 0 (some control). We also want to test H0 : θ ≤ θ0 versus H1 : θ \u3e θ0, where θ0 is the “break-even point.” For the tests considered we estimate the power, either by normal approximation or by simulation
Cultivating the Creative Ecosystem Amid the Disruption of AI
No full textCan humanity’s creativity, our artistic intelligence, thrive in symbiosis with the disruptive forces of technology’s Artificial Intelligence in work, media and education? “Who is responsible?” may be the more important question as we face a future infused with AI. Impacted individuals and industries cannot wait for ambiguous political powers to determine AI regulatory policy. They must develop strategies for critique and discernment in real time to prevent the technology’s disruption in society from devolving into oppressive dysfunction.
Who is responsible for cultivating the balance that sustains humanity? Scholars and practitioners with artistic intelligence are adaptive catalysts for collaborative problem solving and interdisciplinary discovery. They combine the speculative power of imagination with the clarity of science, and an awareness of the human condition to create a common purpose, and multiple dimensions of understanding that empower humanity to thrive. It is critical for members of the creative community of every discipline to join in on the AI conversation, along with policymakers and the public square, for humanity to thrive
Understanding The Role of Drug Offenses and The Death Penalty in Iran
No full textSince the 1979 revolution, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been governed by Islamic laws devised by Shia Muslim clerics, significantly influencing the nation\u27s legal framework in both criminal and civil contexts. The death penalty in Iran covers a broad spectrum of offenses, many of which would not be considered capital crimes or even crimes globally. This extensive application of the death penalty is an instrument of social control during periods of political tension, indicating a direct relationship between the regime\u27s stability and the enforcement of extreme punitive measures. Despite some reduction in the visibility of executions due to international scrutiny and the proliferation of digital communication, secret and unreported executions are believed to be widespread.
This study explores the extensive use of the death penalty in Iran, noting that the country has the highest per capita rate of executions globally, second only to China in absolute numbers. This research focuses on the systemic use of the death penalty for drug-related offenses.
Using data from various human rights organizations, alongside government and media sources, this study examines the patterns and implications of executions in Iran over the past 46 years. The analyses suggest that the number of executions is correlated with political unrest, social strain, and the regime\u27s perceived threats to its stability. Additionally, citing drug case narratives, the study discusses how the Iranian regime uses the death penalty as a tool to suppress opposition and maintain control, often justifying executions on the basis of religious law that diverges from international human rights norms.
The significance of this study lies in its detailed portrayal of how executions serve broader socio-political objectives in Iran, highlighting the challenges faced by those advocating for reform, democracy, and human rights in an environment dominated by an authoritarian system characterized by religious governance, where regime protection often takes precedence over individual rights. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of how authoritarian regimes use legal mechanisms, such as anti-narcotics laws, to reinforce political control. It also highlights the serious human rights implications associated with this practice, particularly in the context of international norms and Iran\u27s recurrent challenges in aligning with international accountability frameworks
The K-12 Education Workforce in Nevada, 2024
No full textThis fact sheet presents data on the share of workers in the K-12 education workforce in Nevada. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Query System provides data on the amount of employment in all job sectors at the state and metropolitan statistical area (MSA) levels. This fact sheet focuses on employment and wage data for the State of Nevada, the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV MSA, and the Reno, NV MSA as of May 2024
Extremely Low-Income Renter Households in the Mountain West, 2023
No full textThis fact sheet examines data from the 2025 National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) report, “The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Rental Homes,” which reported annual rental housing shortages in the United States. This fact sheet focuses on the number of extremely low-income renter households, affordable and available rental homes, and associated cost burdens in the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah
Contribution of Various Factors On the Rate of Traffic Accidents in the Us
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Until 2020, the number of traffic accidents has been steadily decreasing. After 2020, the number started increasing until 2022, then started s lowly decreasing again. Most drivers aren’t fully aware of the reason behind all of these accidents.https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/durep_lightning/1043/thumbnail.jp
Impact of Remote Work on Wages in Nevada’s Labor Force
No full textRemote Work Evolution and COVID-19 In 2019, 7% of full paid workdays were done remotely. During the pandemic, that number substantially grew to 60%, and by 2023 it shrunk down to 28%. Elements of remote work have even spread to multiple industries such as healthcare, finance, and education (Barrero et al., 2023). Direct relationship between self-perceived job performance and remote work productivity. However, living with children under 18 negatively impacts remote work engagement and productivity (Toscano & Zappalá, 2021). Remote work can be associated with increases in Total Factor Productivity (TFP). Between 2019 and 2021, a 1% increase in the share of remote workers was associated with a 0.08% increase in TFP growth (Pabilonia & Redmond, 2024). Employment loss in STEM was noticeably lower during the pandemic compared to other fields. The greater feasibility of remote working within STEM occupations compared to other fields may have contributed to this result (Davis et al., 2021).https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/durep_podium/1059/thumbnail.jp
Analyzing Healthcare as a Right, Instead of a Privilege
No full textHealthcare is a fundamental necessity, yet in many countries including the United States, it remains a privilege rather than a right. This research examines the benefits of universal healthcare by analyzing its impact in countries that have successfully implemented healthcare such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany. This study evaluates the healthcare accessibility, cost efficiency, and health outcomes in these countries against the U.S. This finding will suggest that universal health care leads to lower overall healthcare costs, improve public health, and reduce financial burdens on individuals. By ensuring healthcare as a right, rather than a privilege, the U.S would enhance its economic stability and societal well being. This research will support the argument that adopting a universal health care model will create a more efficient healthcare system.https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/durep_podium/1064/thumbnail.jp