BACKGROUND Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global public health concern with possible detrimental consequences for its victims. Studies have found prevalence rates of 15 to 71% for IPV. There is evidence that IPV exposed women perceive barriers to help-seeking and many remain undetected by care givers and authorities. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine IPV exposed women in relatio...

We describe the immature stages and shelter building behavior of Falga jeconia ombra Evans, 1955 from eastern Ecuador. Chusquea scandens (Poaceae, Bambusoidea) is the larval food plant. Larvae in all stadia build shelters and forcibly eject frass with the aid of an anal comb. Later instars possess an eversible prothoracic "neck" gland. Larvae are associated with moving water.

An investigation of the relationship of morning emergence and body temperature in Phrynosoma demonstrated a rhythmic anticipation of conditions favorable for normal activity. Such a rhythm offers a mechanism by which ectothermic reptiles can use safe nocturnal shelters without loss of activity time in the morning.

In disaster situations, special support for the weak are crucial to keep them safe. Common evacuation strategies guide individuals shelters closest their present locations. If evacuees unevenly distributed across areas, some will not be able accommodate all arriving due limited capacity of shelters. To tackle this, existing method decides destinations each evacuee considering congestion in area...

Temporary shelters are widely used in various missions, whether military or non-military, to meet the needs of low-cost and quick deployment structures. The unlikely be connected conventional electrical grids, hence known as ‘off-grid shelters’ require independent energy sources such gas-fueled generators. Since supply fuel is often limited, planning efficient usage crucial for their operations...

Shelter dwelling and gregariousness are behavioral strategies used by benthic marine organisms to reduce the risk of predator-induced mortality. For spiny lobsters, the relative and synergistic success of shelter dwelling and aggregation in reducing mortality may vary with the perceived risk of predation as well as the availability and size distribution of conspecifics and shelters. We tested h...

OVERVIEW Dermatophytosis, usually caused by Microsporum canis, is the most common fungal infection in cats worldwide, and one of the most important infectious skin diseases in this species. Many adult cats are asymptomatic carriers. Severe clinical signs are seen mostly in kittens or immunosuppressed adults. Poor hygiene is a predisposing factor, and the disease may be endemic in shelters or ca...