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Investigating Productivity of Modular Buildings
No full textThe modular construction industry has grown substantially, yet understanding of the relationships between project categories, sizes, and productivity remains limited. This study investigates these relationships in both permanent and relocatable modular construction projects across different sectors, including multifamily housing, dormitories, healthcare, education, retail, office, and workforce housing. Data from 303 permanent and 188 relocatable projects in the Modular Building Institute database were analyzed using Kendall\u27s tau-b correlation and linear regression analyses. Key findings reveal that permanent projects outnumber and are generally larger than relocatable ones, with education being the most common project type. Significant positive correlations between project size and productivity were found in most categories, with workforce housing showing the highest productivity rates. Productivity varied widely, ranging from 50 to 165.7 square feet per day. The correlation was stronger in permanent structures compared to relocatable ones, with significant positive correlations observed in all permanent categories except hotels, and in all relocatable categories except healthcare and retail. This study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing empirical evidence of productivity trends across different modular construction types and sizes. For practice, it offers tools for productivity forecasting and project selection, highlighting the potential benefits of larger modular projects. These insights can guide strategic decision-making in project portfolio management, potentially leading to improved overall productivity and efficiency in modular construction operations
US-Mexico Relations: Addressing Challenges at the Border
No full textMexico’s president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum will begin her six-year term in October as the U.S. presidential campaign enters its final stretch. How the next U.S. administration and Congress manage relations with new leadership in Mexico will affect border security, immigration policies, trade and energy relations, and counter-narcotics and anti-crime cooperation. What tools can policymakers in both countries use to advance positive outcomes? What are the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the United States and Mexico?
The Brookings Foreign Policy program in partnership with Brookings Mountain West at UNLV hosted a discussion on the state of U.S.-Mexico relations. Panelists analyzed how the next administration and Congress plan to navigate these issues with Mexico.
This event was part of Brookings’ Election ’24: Issues at Stake, an initiative aimed to bring public attention to consequential policy issues confronting voters and policymakers in the run up to the 2024 election. This includes equipping leaders with insights and policy ideas to help them govern in 2025 and beyond
The Hidden Struggle: Challenges Older Women Face in Nevada
No full textIn 2020, almost one in five Nevadans was over the age of 65.[1] However, within this age group, women outnumber men due to longer life expectancies[2] and migration patterns. Women over 65 years of age make up an estimated 18.1% of the female population in Nevada.[3] Of the male population in Nevada, 15.1% are over 65 years of age.[4] Older women are less likely to be married, are less likely to have completed a bachelor’s degree, are more likely to drop out of the labor force, and are more likely to be living in poverty in Nevada.[5] Given the proportion of women in Nevada over 65, their care and wellbeing are of particular concern. This brief will focus on women Nevadans over the age of 65 and will explore the specific issues they face as well as potential policy solutions to improve their care and quality of life.
[1]“Aging Trends and Challenges in Nevada” (2005). University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Clark County, and State of Nevada. Retrieved from https://cdclv.unlv.edu/healthnv/aging.html.
[2] Stepler, Renee. “Smaller Share of Women Ages 65 and Older Are Living Alone” (2016). Pew Research Center. Retrieved from https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2016/02/18/smaller-share-of-women-ages-65-and-older-are-living-alone/.
[3] Aging Trends and Challenges in Nevada” (2005). University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Clark County, and State of Nevada. Retrieved from https://cdclv.unlv.edu/healthnv/aging.html.
[4] American Community Survey One-Year Estimates (2022). S0101Age and Sex https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST1Y2022.S0101?t=Populations%20and%20People&g=040XX00US32.
[5] Keene, Jennifer R. and Ragin, Jacqueline. “Aging Trends & Challenges in Nevada” (2017). UNLV Center for Democratic Culture. Retrieved from https://cdclv.unlv.edu/healthnv_2017/aging.pd
‘Brain Drain’: Net Gains and Losses of College- Educated Residents in the Mountain West, 2023
No full textThis fact sheet examines the number of college-educated individuals who moved to Mountain West states (Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah) and to selected metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in the Mountain West in 2023. The “2024 Study: ‘Brain Drain’? The States With the Largest Net Gains and Losses of College-Educated Americans” report contains data from the Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC) of the Current Population Survey conducted by the United States Census Bureau. The study includes data on where college-educated residents move and which areas experienced ‘brain drain,’ where college-educated residents move to other places
Research Space at Public R1 Universities in the Mountain West, 2021
No full textThis fact sheet reports data on research space square footage for public R1 universities in five Mountain West States: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. This fact sheet includes national rankings of public R1 universities in the Mountain West states based on total square footage and reports square footage for individual research disciplines for the two public R1 universities in Nevada: the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
The Cost of Long-Term Care in the Mountain West, 2023
No full textThis fact sheet examines data on the cost of long-term care for the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah from the Genworth “Cost of Care Survey.” Data on long-term care includes home health care, adult day health care facilities, licensed assisted living facilities, and certified and licensed nursing homes
The Effect of an Occupational Balance Educational Module on Life Satisfaction and Occupational Balance for University Students
No full textEngaging in a variety of occupations daily can support university students in feeling a sense of balance and satisfaction in their lives. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an occupational balance education module on improving the life satisfaction and occupational balance of university students ages 18-22 in a public university in the southwest region of the United States. Five participants were recruited using convenience sampling from a student support services program. A four-part education module was provided using a one-group pretest posttest quasi-experimental design, which included education on occupational balance, barriers and supports to occupational balance, strategies to improve occupational balance, and strategies to enhance the satisfaction of your roles. Pre and post data were collected using two self-report questionnaires, and data analysis demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in occupational balance and life satisfaction. The small sample size limited the generalizability of the results. However, this study adds evidence supporting occupational therapy interventions that improve university students\u27 occupational balance and life satisfaction. University students in a student support program like this one may benefit from an occupational balance intervention to enhance their occupational balance and life satisfaction
Cost Benefit Analysis of Anesthesia Providers within Gastroenterology Outpatient Practices
No full textAnesthesia delivery in ambulatory and office-based settings has seen significant growth in the last 25 years. The advances in effective short-acting anesthetic drugs, combined with the rise in demand for minimally invasive surgery, allows for an increase in the number of surgical procedures to be achieved outside the hospital setting. Ambulatory anesthesia promotes patient health by reducing recovery times. It also contributes to sustainability by lowering costs otherwise associated with overnight hospital stays. Patient preferences for minimally invasive outpatient surgery, and faster recovery times have spurred an increased demand for business relationships between modern medical practices and anesthesia providers. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are qualified to administer ambulatory anesthesia in all settings.
However, there is a general lack of understanding of the costs and benefits related to anesthesia within small businesses. This DNP author’s decade of experience within Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) instructs that ASCs lack decision-making tools for the cost-effective addition or subtraction of anesthesia providers. This project aims to answer the question: “What financial framework would empower the modern Gastroenterology outpatient marketplace to effectively add CRNAs to the medical team?”
The purpose of this project is to transform ASC profitability and sustainability by proposing a framework including costs/benefit analysis, tipping points, sensitivities, and service requirements for employing CRNAs. Analysis will result in empowering ASCs to make evidence-based decisions regarding how patient throughput contributes to CRNA profitability for small businesses
Acculturation Stress and Social Participation Amongst Elderly Filipino Immigrants
No full textThere has been a surge of elderly immigrants moving to the United States from Asian countries, as noted by the growing presence of elderly Filipino immigrants in Las Vegas, Nevada. Despite the growth of this population, there is limited information on how the immigration process affects their social participation in a new culture. Using a descriptive study design, this research aimed to gain a more profound knowledge of elderly Filipino immigrants, the challenges they encountered, also known as acculturation stress, and how they impacted their capacity to interact socially with others in the community. Two participants were chosen for a focus group via convenience sampling at Kusina ni Lorraine, a Filipino supermarket in the city. Transcriptions of the audio-recorded recordings were analyzed using content analysis and the Complimentary Action Research Matrix Application (CARMA). Results indicated that acculturation stress includes racial discrimination and the differences in sociocultural behavior and values that led to challenges with transitioning to the United States. However, social participation appears to mitigate these challenges to acculturation as social networks provide support and assistance in navigating the differences in the host country’s sociocultural environment
Educational Series on Sensory Processing Differences and Sensory-Related Responses: An Occupational Therapy Perspective to Promote Caregiver Understanding
No full textThe objective of this doctoral capstone was to create and conduct a five-part online educational series for caregivers of children ages 0-5 about the impact sensory processing differences (SPD) has on occupational participation and performance, as well as how to navigate sensory-related responses (SRRs) on a daily basis. SPD and SRRs are complex topics commonly talked about on a graduate level as it requires knowledge of the nervous system and child development. Caregiver resources on SPD and SRRs are difficult to obtain and may not present the information appropriately for varying health literacy levels. This leads many caregivers to have little to no knowledge about SPD and how it affects their child across their daily occupations. This often leads to difficulties with navigating their child’s SRRs to daily sensory stimuli, or even mistaking their child’s responses as misbehavior.
Through formal educational PowerPoint lectures, caregivers were educated on varying occupational domains, the impact SPD on their child’s occupational performance and participation, and strategies to navigate their child’s SRRs related to these occupational domains. Caregivers reported that they valued learning more about SPD, about their child through a sensory processing perspective, and strategies to help support their child through daily occupations. Pre- and post-course scores indicated an increase in caregiver understanding for this particular sample at this outpatient clinic; however, due to a small sample size and other limitations, further research is warranted in order to fully understand the efficacy and effectiveness of this educational series