Earth-Shelter construction is one of the aspects in architecture where the thermal mass of the earth behind the outer walls are applied in order to reduce heat loss and keep the internal temperature at human comfort range. In case of earth-shelter buildings, housing is especially important. As for its applicability the earth-shelter provides good housing. Typological studies of earth-shelter co...

Pk ter having experienced the worst of barbarities, could the twentieth century nonetheless be remembered for its defense of human rights? For it is clear, that the debates generated by the protection of human rights are now among the most important in our societies, taking the place of general debates around political issues. In addition, for several years, the United Nations has placed human ...

No other single criminal/civil offense connects the forensic science community together with the legal community more than driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Statutory changes along with political pressure have caused DUI to be a very serious and expensive offense. The result has been an enormous increase in DUI defense challenges in recent years with the primary focus on breat...

In areas of the world plagued by armed conflict, women are often forced to engage in sexual intercourse to obtain food and shelter. The magnitude of the problem can be seen by the fact that in 1995, 30 major civil conflicts created 15 million refugees and 26.5 million internally displaced citizens. Emergency food supplies are so vulnerable to diversion by military groups that aid agencies now...

one of the most important issues in international criminal law is defenses. this issue has also significance in national law. in civil and criminal law system, there is a different approach with this question. the lawyers have named this question as forgotten point in international criminal law. international and national jurisprudence is often different and controversial in this matter. there ...

In the event of a single, low-yield nuclear detonation in a major urban area, rapidly providing adequate shelter to affected populations could save 10 000– 100 000 individuals from a fatal exposure to fallout radiation. However, poorly sheltered individuals may remain at risk. Current guidance and prior studies are not consistent as to the timing and conditions under which poorly sheltered indi...