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Najat Elgeberi

Teaching Assistant Professor, Program Evaluation- Evaluation Specialist, State Specialist
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News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Journals
Optimal Location of Renewable Energy Generators in Transmission and Distribution System of Deregulated Power Sector: A Review
This study reviews optimization strategies for placing and sizing renewable energy sources (RES) in power systems, focusing on deregulated markets, RES integration, and hybrid systems for balanced and unbalanced networks.
 Digambar Singh, Najat Elgeberi, Mohammad Aljaidi, Ramesh Kumar, Rabia Emhamed Al Mamlook, Manish Kumar Singla 2025, Energy Engineering
VRDeepSafety: A Scalable VR Simulation Platform with V2X Communication for Enhanced Accident Prediction in Autonomous Vehicles
VRDeepSafety is a VR-based simulation platform designed to improve autonomous vehicle (AV) safety by enabling smarter accident prediction and response. It integrates real-world-like vehicle communication (V2X) and multiple sensors to enhance AV decision-making with an 85% accuracy in predicting accidents.
 Mohammad BaniSalman, Mohammad Aljaidi, Najat Elgeberi, Ayoub Alsarhan, Rabia Emhamed Al Mamlook 2025, World Electric Vehicle Journal
Proceedings
Embedding Culturally Responsive and Racial Equity Strategies in Evaluation: Lessons and Experiences from Evaluation Specialists in the Cooperative Extension System
Culturally Responsive and Equitable Evaluation (CREE) centers on equity, justice, and community partnership throughout evaluation. This roundtable explores CREE as a reflective, relational process that uplifts diverse voices, builds trust, and informs inclusive, culturally grounded evaluation practices in Extension.
 Najat Elgeberi, Vikram Koundinya, LaJoy Spears 2025, Eighth International for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment Conference
Reports & Updates
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Evaluation of Clark County 4-H Overnight Camps 2023-2024 Program Year
This report presents the analysis of survey data collected from 147 youth participants to evaluate the impact of overnight camps across four key domains: Engagement, Belonging, Sparks, and Relationships.
 Elgeberi, N. & Luna, N. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Reports
Special Publications
Statewide Needs Assessment for Nevada's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed), Final Report (Phase 1)
SNAP-Ed is a federally funded grant program that supports evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions for persons eligible for SNAP benefits. This needs assessment describes the most pressing nutrition and physical activity needs of the SNAP-eligible population in Nevada.
 Elgeberi, N., Luckey, B., Helm, M. 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-22-16