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Statistical Modeling of the Mechanical Behavior of the Spring, Mass and Damper Aeembly Using SAS
March 19, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Dampers in mechanical systems provide safety and comfort against dynamical and impact forces transmitted by external profiles. Since dampers are made of diverse elements, have a large range of...
Provided by University of Nevada
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BMI Made Simple - What Is Your "Maximum Weight Limit ?
March 19, 2010, 12:00am PDT
BMI is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used in screening overweight and obesity in adult populations. It is defined as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Multi-Element Free-Space-Optical Spherical Structures With Intermittent Connectivity Patterns
March 26, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Due to its high bandwidth spectrum, Free-Space-Optical (FSO) communication has the potential to bridge the capacity gap between backbone fiber links and mobile ad-hoc links, especially in the...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Multi-Channel Communication in Free-Space Optical Networks for the Last-Mile
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Traditionally, Free-Space Optical (FSO) communications use a single transmitting antenna (Laser/VCSEL/LED) and a receiving antenna a photo-detector for single channel communication between two...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Ensuring Access Control in Cloud Provisioned Healthcare Systems
October 2, 2010, 12:00am PDT
An important issues in cloud provisioned multi-tenant healthcare systems is the access control, which focuses on the protection of information against unauthorized access. As different tenants...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Spatial Data Authentication Using Mathematical Visualization
January 6, 2007, 12:00am PST
The internet has become an increasingly compromised method to transmit any type of data including spatial data. Due to the criticality of spatial data in decision making processes that range from...
Provided by University of Nevada
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An Application for Tree Detection Using Satellite Imagery and Vegetation Data
January 21, 2010, 12:00am PST
Virtual reconstruction of large landscapes from satellite imagery can be a time-consuming task due to the number of objects that must be extracted. Poor image resolution and noise hinder automatic...
Provided by University of Nevada
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WiELD-CAVE: Wireless Ergonomic Lightweight Device for Use in the CAVE
January 21, 2010, 12:00am PST
The goal of this project was to design a wireless input device for the CAVE virtual reality environment. The current solutions for this problem are not adequate, due to their high cost and wired...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Scale-Free Overlay Topologies With Hard Cutoffs for Unstructured Peer-to-Peer Networks
December 6, 2006, 12:00am PST
In unstructured Peer-To-Peer (P2P) networks, the overlay topology (or connectivity graph) among peers is a crucial component in addition to the peer/data organization and search. Topological...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Financial Liberalization And Corporate Debt Maturity In Thailand, 1993-97
November 1, 2006, 12:00am PST
Excessive short-term debt is thought to be one of the major causes of the Asian financial crisis, and this paper documents the changes in the maturity of corporate debt in Thailand during a period...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Multi-Transceiver Simulation Modules for Free-Space Optical Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
March 8, 2010, 12:00am PST
This paper presents realistic simulation modules to assess characteristics of multi-transceiver Free-Space-Optical (FSO) mobile ad-hoc networks. The authors start with a physical propagation model...
Provided by University of Nevada
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White Papers
Dynamic Overlay Single-Domain Contracting for End-to-End Contract-Switching
April 26, 2010, 12:00am PDT
The Internet's simple design resulted in huge success in basic telecommunication services. However, in terms of providing end-to-end QoS services, the Internet's architecture needs major shifts...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Using Role Play for an Upper Level CS Course
March 17, 2009, 12:00am PDT
This paper reports on initial experiences with using role play interaction in an upper level Operating Systems (OS) course. Three role play scenarios were implemented related to multi-programming,...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Open Cyber-Architecture for Electrical Energy Markets
September 29, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Automated control and management of large-scale physical systems is a challenging problem in a wide variety of applications including: Power grids, transportation networks, and telecommunication...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Probabilistic Trans-Algorithmic Search for Automated Network Management and Configuration
March 1, 2010, 12:00am PST
Online configuration of large-scale systems such as networks requires parameter optimization to be done within a limited amount of time. This time limit is even more pressing when configuration is...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Packet-Based Simulation for Optical Wireless Communication
July 7, 2010, 12:00am PDT
This paper presents packet-based simulation tools for Free-Space-Optical (FSO) wireless communication. The authors implement the well-known propagation models for free-space-optical communication...
Provided by University of Nevada
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White Papers
Cross-Layer Failure Restoration Techniques for a Robust IPTV Service
August 8, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Broadcast TV distribution over an IP network requires stringent QoS constraints, such as low latency and loss. The main challenge to achieving these QoS objectives is how to design the network to...
Provided by University of Nevada
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An Empirical Reclassification Of Dividend Tax Clienteles
January 15, 2007, 12:00am PST
Traditionally in the U.S., individuals in general are taxed more heavily for dividends than for capital gains, tax-exempt entities pay no taxes on dividends, and corporations actually prefer...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Finite Queue Model Analysis of PMRC-Based Wireless Sensor Networks
May 16, 2008, 12:00am PDT
In the authors previous work, highly scalable and fault-tolerant network architecture, the Progressive Multi-hop Rotational Clustered (PMRC) structure, is proposed for constructing large-scale...
Provided by University of Nevada
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White Papers
Accreditation of a CS Program Under Emerging Criteria
April 28, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The undergraduate computer science program in the School of Computer Science at UNLV has undergone five cycles of accreditation visits from teams appointed by CSAB or ABET/CAC. The program has...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Leadership Skills And Wages Revisited: Is There A Causal Relation?
April 12, 2010, 12:00am PDT
This paper examines the role of holding a leadership position in high school on adult earnings and assesses the sensitivity of the previously found positive association to nonrandom selection...
Provided by University of Nevada
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A Finite Queue Model Analysis of PMRC-Based Wireless Sensor Networks
March 23, 2008, 12:00am PDT
In the authors' previous work, a highly scalable and fault-tolerant network architecture, the Progressive Multi-hop Rotational Clustered (PMRC) structure, is proposed for constructing large-scale...
Provided by University of Nevada
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White Papers
Enhancing Data Privacy and Integrity in the Cloud
April 7, 2011, 12:00am PDT
Cloud computing is a new computing paradigm in which dynamically scalable resources are provided as a service over the Internet. One central concern in cloud computing is the privacy and integrity...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Fiscal Centralization And Decentralization In Russia And China
December 1, 2006, 12:00am PST
In this paper, the authors review the fiscal evolution of China and Russia, asking how the process of creating a separate, tax-financed public sector in the two countries differed. They observe...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Virtual Direction Multicast for Overlay Networks
February 1, 2011, 12:00am PST
In this paper, the authors propose Virtual Direction Multicast (VDM) which aims to minimize network usage and disconnection time for video multicast applications on peer-to-peer overlay networks....
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On the Scalability of Path Exploration Using Opportunistic Path-Vector Routing
February 2, 2011, 12:00am PST
It can be argued that, BGP, de-facto inter-domain routing protocol, provides fairly stable routes. Path stability is a desired product of that limited level of deterministic performance of BGP. To...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Two-Market Inter-Domain Bandwidth Contracting
January 14, 2011, 12:00am PST
An automated way of establishing inter-ISP contracts will enable ISPs to flexibly allocate their network resources to different contracts. However, this flexibility comes with the additional...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Architectural Framework Design for Authentication Mechanism in Mobile Adhoc Networks (MANETs)
April 27, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Wireless ad-hoc networks do not rely on a pre-existing network structure and are characterized by dynamic changes in the topology. This characteristic makes it difficult to perform the intrusion...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Load-Similar Node Distribution for Prolonging Network Lifetime in PMRC-Based Wireless Sensor Networks
September 13, 2009, 12:00am PDT
In this paper, the energy hole problem in Progressive Multi-hop Rotational Clustered (PMRC)-based Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) is studied. The authors first analyze the traffic load...
Provided by University of Nevada
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Directional Routing for Wireless Mesh Networks: A Performance Evaluation
May 11, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Routing in multi-hop wireless networks involves the indirection from a persistent name (or ID) to a locator. One of the biggest issues in routing is providing adequate connectivity while scaling...
Provided by University of Nevada
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White Papers
Directional Routing for Wireless Mesh Networks: A Performance Evaluation
May 11, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Routing in multi-hop wireless networks involves the indirection from a persistent name (or ID) to a locator. One of the biggest issues in routing is providing adequate connectivity while scaling...
Provided by University of Nevada
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White Papers
Load-Similar Node Distribution for Prolonging Network Lifetime in PMRC-Based Wireless Sensor Networks
September 13, 2009, 12:00am PDT
In this paper, the energy hole problem in Progressive Multi-hop Rotational Clustered (PMRC)-based Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) is studied. The authors first analyze the traffic load...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Architectural Framework Design for Authentication Mechanism in Mobile Adhoc Networks (MANETs)
April 27, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Wireless ad-hoc networks do not rely on a pre-existing network structure and are characterized by dynamic changes in the topology. This characteristic makes it difficult to perform the intrusion...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Two-Market Inter-Domain Bandwidth Contracting
January 14, 2011, 12:00am PST
An automated way of establishing inter-ISP contracts will enable ISPs to flexibly allocate their network resources to different contracts. However, this flexibility comes with the additional...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
On the Scalability of Path Exploration Using Opportunistic Path-Vector Routing
February 2, 2011, 12:00am PST
It can be argued that, BGP, de-facto inter-domain routing protocol, provides fairly stable routes. Path stability is a desired product of that limited level of deterministic performance of BGP. To...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Virtual Direction Multicast for Overlay Networks
February 1, 2011, 12:00am PST
In this paper, the authors propose Virtual Direction Multicast (VDM) which aims to minimize network usage and disconnection time for video multicast applications on peer-to-peer overlay networks....
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Fiscal Centralization And Decentralization In Russia And China
December 1, 2006, 12:00am PST
In this paper, the authors review the fiscal evolution of China and Russia, asking how the process of creating a separate, tax-financed public sector in the two countries differed. They observe...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Enhancing Data Privacy and Integrity in the Cloud
April 7, 2011, 12:00am PDT
Cloud computing is a new computing paradigm in which dynamically scalable resources are provided as a service over the Internet. One central concern in cloud computing is the privacy and integrity...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
A Finite Queue Model Analysis of PMRC-Based Wireless Sensor Networks
March 23, 2008, 12:00am PDT
In the authors' previous work, a highly scalable and fault-tolerant network architecture, the Progressive Multi-hop Rotational Clustered (PMRC) structure, is proposed for constructing large-scale...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Leadership Skills And Wages Revisited: Is There A Causal Relation?
April 12, 2010, 12:00am PDT
This paper examines the role of holding a leadership position in high school on adult earnings and assesses the sensitivity of the previously found positive association to nonrandom selection...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Accreditation of a CS Program Under Emerging Criteria
April 28, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The undergraduate computer science program in the School of Computer Science at UNLV has undergone five cycles of accreditation visits from teams appointed by CSAB or ABET/CAC. The program has...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Finite Queue Model Analysis of PMRC-Based Wireless Sensor Networks
May 16, 2008, 12:00am PDT
In the authors previous work, highly scalable and fault-tolerant network architecture, the Progressive Multi-hop Rotational Clustered (PMRC) structure, is proposed for constructing large-scale...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
An Empirical Reclassification Of Dividend Tax Clienteles
January 15, 2007, 12:00am PST
Traditionally in the U.S., individuals in general are taxed more heavily for dividends than for capital gains, tax-exempt entities pay no taxes on dividends, and corporations actually prefer...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Cross-Layer Failure Restoration Techniques for a Robust IPTV Service
August 8, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Broadcast TV distribution over an IP network requires stringent QoS constraints, such as low latency and loss. The main challenge to achieving these QoS objectives is how to design the network to...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Packet-Based Simulation for Optical Wireless Communication
July 7, 2010, 12:00am PDT
This paper presents packet-based simulation tools for Free-Space-Optical (FSO) wireless communication. The authors implement the well-known propagation models for free-space-optical communication...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Probabilistic Trans-Algorithmic Search for Automated Network Management and Configuration
March 1, 2010, 12:00am PST
Online configuration of large-scale systems such as networks requires parameter optimization to be done within a limited amount of time. This time limit is even more pressing when configuration is...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Open Cyber-Architecture for Electrical Energy Markets
September 29, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Automated control and management of large-scale physical systems is a challenging problem in a wide variety of applications including: Power grids, transportation networks, and telecommunication...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Using Role Play for an Upper Level CS Course
March 17, 2009, 12:00am PDT
This paper reports on initial experiences with using role play interaction in an upper level Operating Systems (OS) course. Three role play scenarios were implemented related to multi-programming,...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Dynamic Overlay Single-Domain Contracting for End-to-End Contract-Switching
April 26, 2010, 12:00am PDT
The Internet's simple design resulted in huge success in basic telecommunication services. However, in terms of providing end-to-end QoS services, the Internet's architecture needs major shifts...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Multi-Transceiver Simulation Modules for Free-Space Optical Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
March 8, 2010, 12:00am PST
This paper presents realistic simulation modules to assess characteristics of multi-transceiver Free-Space-Optical (FSO) mobile ad-hoc networks. The authors start with a physical propagation model...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Financial Liberalization And Corporate Debt Maturity In Thailand, 1993-97
November 1, 2006, 12:00am PST
Excessive short-term debt is thought to be one of the major causes of the Asian financial crisis, and this paper documents the changes in the maturity of corporate debt in Thailand during a period...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Scale-Free Overlay Topologies With Hard Cutoffs for Unstructured Peer-to-Peer Networks
December 6, 2006, 12:00am PST
In unstructured Peer-To-Peer (P2P) networks, the overlay topology (or connectivity graph) among peers is a crucial component in addition to the peer/data organization and search. Topological...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
WiELD-CAVE: Wireless Ergonomic Lightweight Device for Use in the CAVE
January 21, 2010, 12:00am PST
The goal of this project was to design a wireless input device for the CAVE virtual reality environment. The current solutions for this problem are not adequate, due to their high cost and wired...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
An Application for Tree Detection Using Satellite Imagery and Vegetation Data
January 21, 2010, 12:00am PST
Virtual reconstruction of large landscapes from satellite imagery can be a time-consuming task due to the number of objects that must be extracted. Poor image resolution and noise hinder automatic...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Spatial Data Authentication Using Mathematical Visualization
January 6, 2007, 12:00am PST
The internet has become an increasingly compromised method to transmit any type of data including spatial data. Due to the criticality of spatial data in decision making processes that range from...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Ensuring Access Control in Cloud Provisioned Healthcare Systems
October 2, 2010, 12:00am PDT
An important issues in cloud provisioned multi-tenant healthcare systems is the access control, which focuses on the protection of information against unauthorized access. As different tenants...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Multi-Channel Communication in Free-Space Optical Networks for the Last-Mile
May 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Traditionally, Free-Space Optical (FSO) communications use a single transmitting antenna (Laser/VCSEL/LED) and a receiving antenna a photo-detector for single channel communication between two...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Multi-Element Free-Space-Optical Spherical Structures With Intermittent Connectivity Patterns
March 26, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Due to its high bandwidth spectrum, Free-Space-Optical (FSO) communication has the potential to bridge the capacity gap between backbone fiber links and mobile ad-hoc links, especially in the...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
BMI Made Simple - What Is Your "Maximum Weight Limit ?
March 19, 2010, 12:00am PDT
BMI is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used in screening overweight and obesity in adult populations. It is defined as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the...
Provided by University of Nevada
-
White Papers
Statistical Modeling of the Mechanical Behavior of the Spring, Mass and Damper Aeembly Using SAS
March 19, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Dampers in mechanical systems provide safety and comfort against dynamical and impact forces transmitted by external profiles. Since dampers are made of diverse elements, have a large range of...
Provided by University of Nevada
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