Types Of Shelters Research Articles

Occupational Health of Animal Shelter Employees by Live Release Rate, Shelter Type, and Euthanasia-Related Decision

ABSTRACTApproximately a quarter of dogs and cats in animal shelters in the United States are euthanized. The stress associated with having to care for animals they subsequently euthanize puts animal shelter workers at a high risk for compassion fatigue, burnout, and even suicide. The aim of the present study was to assess the relationship between a shelter’s Live Release Rate (LRR; defined as the percent of animals that leave the animal shelter with a positive outcome) and the involvement in euthanasia-related decision-making on employees’ mental health. An online nationwide survey was administered to 153 municipal and private shelter workers consisting of the Impact of Event Scale-Revised, the Professional Quality of Life Questionnaire, the Moral Injury Event Scale, and questions relating to their work environment. A multivariate regression model found that compassion satisfaction (p < 0.00001), secondary traumatic stress (p = 0.008), moral injury (p = 0.037), and burnout (p = 0.002) were positively correlated with LRR. This suggests that although job satisfaction is greater in shelters with more positive outcomes, trauma may also be greater. A t-test revealed that employees who euthanize have higher moral injury scores compared with those who do not (t(152) = –2.96, p = 0.0036). A second multivariate regression model found that deciding which animal to euthanize predicted increased secondary traumatic stress (r(151) = –0.058, p = 0.016). Overall, the data show that LRR and decisions surrounding euthanasia play a role in occupational trauma; furthermore, the data provide support for further exploration of moral injury in animal shelter workers.

Rumor Has it: The Role of Social Ties in Evacuation to Nearby Shelters after the 2018 Hokkaido Earthquake

When crisis strikes, why do some communities utilize evacuation shelters more than others? This mixed methods study draws on a new dataset of almost-daily tallies of evacuees at 660 local shelters following Japan’s 2018 Eastern Iburi Earthquake in Hokkaido to create a large-N time-series cross sectional (TSCS) dataset of local, short-distance evacuation. We pair time-series cross-sectional data models with qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) of nine affected municipalities to examine why some shelters see higher evacuation rates than others. While past studies have used Facebook user data, post-hoc surveys, or ad-hoc roadside interviews to measure evacuation, this study uses meticulously recorded shelter attendance data to draw inferences about evacuation behavior. Controlling for types of shelters, damage levels, infrastructure quality, social vulnerability, governance capacity, and community resources, we find that in affected communities, stronger bridging social ties, especially when aided by linking ties, motivate greater evacuation to shelters. In unaffected communities, stronger bonding and bridging ties encourage potentially unnecessary evacuation, helping spread rumors during blackouts. These results highlight the necessity of clear, transparent communication with the public, and fostering trust in government during crises.

Observation and Analysis of Long and Short-wave Radiation According to Types of Summer Shelters

Observation and Analysis of Long and Short-wave Radiation According to Types of Summer Shelters

Retinal topography and microhabitat diversity in a group of dragon lizards.

The well-studied phylogeny and ecology of dragon lizards and their range of visually mediated behaviors provide an opportunity to examine the factors that shape retinal organization. Dragon lizards consist of three evolutionarily stable groups based on their shelter type, including burrows, shrubs, and rocks. This allows us to test whether microhabitat changes are reflected in their retinal organization. We examined the retinae of three burrowing species (Ctenophorus pictus, C. gibba, and C. nuchalis), and three species that shelter in rock crevices (C. ornatus, C. decresii, and C. vadnappa). We used design-based stereology to sample both the photoreceptor array and neurons within the retinal ganglion cell layer to estimate areas specialized for acute vision. All species had two retinal specializations mediating enhanced spatial acuity: a fovea in the retinal center and a visual streak across the retinal equator. Furthermore, all species featured a dorsoventrally asymmetric photoreceptor distribution with higher photoreceptor densities in the ventral retina. This dorsoventral asymmetry may provide greater spatial summation of visual information in the dorsal visual field. Burrow-dwelling species had significantly larger eyes, higher total numbers of retinal cells, higher photoreceptor densities in the ventral retina, and higher spatial resolving power than rock-dwelling species. C. pictus, a secondary burrow-dwelling species, was the only species that changed burrow usage over evolutionary time, and its retinal organization revealed features more similar to rock-dwelling species than other burrow-dwelling species. This suggests that phylogeny may play a substantial role in shaping retinal organization in Ctenophorus species compared to microhabitat occupation.

Past, Present and Future of Hay-making Structures in Europe

Hay-making structures are part of the agricultural landscape of meadows and pastures. Hay meadows are still used and found all over Europe, but their distribution patterns as well as their characteristics and regional features depend on geographical area, climate, culture, and intensity of agriculture. Intensively used hay meadows are the most dominant, using heavy machinery to store hay mostly as rounded or square bales. Traditional hay-making structures represent structures or constructions, used to quickly dry freshly cut fodder and to protect it from humidity. The ‘ancient’ forms of traditional hay-making structures are becoming a relic, due to mechanisation and the use of new technologies. Both the need for drying hay and the traditional methods for doing so were similar across Europe. Our study of hay-making structures focuses on their current state, their development and history, current use and cultural values in various European countries. Regarding the construction and use of hay-making structures, we have distinguished three different types, which correlate to natural and regional conditions: (1) temporary hay racks of various shapes; (2) hay barracks, a special type of shelters for storing hay and (3) different types of permanent construction and buildings for drying and storing hay. Hay-making structures have been mostly preserved in connection with traditional agricultural landscapes, and particularly in the more remote regions or where associated with strong cultural identity.

Shade as enrichment: testing preferences for shelter in two model fish species.

We compared preferences shown by zebrafish Danio rerio and three-spined stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus for shelter provided by above-tank shade and artificial plants. Zebrafish showed no preference for either shelter, whereas sticklebacks showed a preference for both shelter types over open areas and for shade over plants. Our results suggest shade may be used as enrichment for captive fish and re-emphasise the importance of species-specific welfare considerations.

SHELTERS INFLUENCE IN DUSKY GROUPER CULTURE

Environmental enrichment can be an important tool to improve the productive performance of dusky grouper Epinephelus marginatus (Lowe, 1834). The goal of this study was to evaluate the preference for shelters and the effect of the availability of shelters on the productive performance of dusky groupers juveniles in salt water recirculation system. Two trials were conducted, the first one to determine the preference for different types of shelters (rocks, bricks and PVC pipes of different colors) and the second one on the use of shelters, with three treatments (T1 = without shelter; T2 = one shelter per fish and T3 = two shelters per fish). The dusky grouper showed preference for shelters of PVC tubes of brown color. The use of shelters favored better productive performance of the species in salt water recirculation systems.

Does shelter design matter? A note on the effect of two shelter types on shelter use by cattle during winter

Little is known about the effect of shelter design on sheltering behavior in out-wintered cattle. In this pilot study, we explored the effects of two different shelter designs (rectangular: 50 m2 vs. hexagonal 53 m2 with three separate compartments) on shelter use by cattle. Two shelters of each type were included in the study, and shelter use by 67 Aberdeen Angus cattle in four groups was recorded in a crossover study, ensuring that all groups were tested with both shelter types. Shelter use (i.e., number of cattle standing or lying inside each shelter) was recorded by use of infrared trail cameras. Rectangular shelters were used significantly more than hexagonal shelters (P < 0.001). The proportion of animals in the shelters that were lying down did not differ between the shelter types. Cold, windy, and wet conditions increased sheltering behavior. In this study, cattle preferred rectangular shelters over hexagonal shelters possibly because they prefer to shelter together as a group. Further studies on optimal shelter design are required.

The Survival Rate and Growth of Juvenile Crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) With Different Types of Shelter

An experiment was designed to assess the relative performance of three shelter types on the survival and growth of red-claw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus). A 13 days old juvenile crayfish with an average length of 10 mm were cultured in 400 ml water of glass bowl and were provided with one of 3 types of shelter over 19 days. The various shelter types assessed were dried coconut leaves, bamboo and Hydrilla. Juveniles in each bowl were fed with Artemia twice a day morning and in the afternoon. There was no significant effect (P&gt;0.05) of shelter type on the survival rate; however, there was a significant effect (P&lt;0.05) on growth with dried coconut leaves (5.33%) performing significantly better than Hydrilla (2.33%) and bamboo (2.00%). This experiment showed that the shelter types provided had a significant effect on the growth but not in their survival.Keywords: Survival rate, Growth, juvenile Cherax quadricarinatus, ShelterABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis sintasan hidup dan pertumbuhan juvenil lobster air tawar (C. quadricarinatus) dengan shelter yang berbeda. Juvenil lobster yang berumur 13 hari dengan panjang rata rata 10 mm dipelihara dalam wadah toples kaca dengan diberikan ketiga perlakuan selama 19 hari. Ketiga jenis perlakuan adalah daun kelapa kering, bambu dan Hydrilla. Juvenil diberi pakan Artemia 2 kali sehari yaitu pada pagi dan sore hari. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ketiga perlakuan tidak berbeda nyata terhadap sintasan hidup (P&gt;0.05), namun berbeda nyata (P&lt; 0.05 ) untuk pertumbuhan dengan daun kelapa kering (5.33%), Hydrilla (2.33%) dan bambu (2%). Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa jenis shelter memberikan pengaruh nyata terhadap pertumbuhan namun tidak berbeda nyata untuk sintasan hidup.Kata kunci: Sintasan hidup, Pertumbuhan, Juvenil Cherax quadricarinatus, Shelter

Choice of emergency shelter: valuing key attributes of emergency shelters

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine people’s preferences for some of the key attributes of emergency shelters, including type, privacy level, location, spatial arrangement and pet-friendliness.Design/methodology/approachChoice experiment (CE) method was used in this study. A standard CE questionnaire was designed and completed by a sample of 293 residents of the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario (Canada), during the winter of 2015.FindingsWhen using publicly provided shelters, people prefer to stay in hotels, places of worship and then community shelters, in that order. These findings correspond to the values that they place for various attributes through the CE survey. Findings show that responders place the highest values for emergency shelters that provide more privacy, located close to their home, and are pet friendly. Type of shelter and the “arrangement” attributes were not found to be as important and valuable.Research limitations/implicationsThis study uses a convenient sampling method as such may not fully represent the study population.Practical implicationsEmergency shelter provision by local, regional and national governments cost significant amount of money and thus it is important that the society get the maximum benefit from it. This will be possible when users’ preferences are considered in planning, design, and operation of emergency shelters. The findings enable emergency managers to perform cost-benefit analysis an increase the efficiency of emergency shelters.Originality/valueWhile previous studies have examined emergency-shelter types, characteristics and user-satisfaction levels, this is a novel study because it uses a choice experiment method to extract monetary values for key emergency-shelter attributes.

JOGLO ARCHITECTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR POST EARTHQUAKE TEMPORARY SHELTER

Abstract- Java Island is one of many islands which has a lot of active volcanoes and also intersected by many active tectonic plates, which cause the locals of the island to be vulnerable and exposed to natural disaster. High population in the island causes the evacuation and post-disaster handling become difficult. One solution to answer the needs of livable housings is temporary shelter. But, many temporary shelters are designed and developed with too many modern features, which caused the shelters to be expensive and hard to be built with participatory methods. Therefore, the idea to adapt Joglo architecture capability of knock-down system as temporary shelter is developed. The research aims to: (1) know the strength and weakness of Joglo architecture as post-earthquake temporary shelter; and (2) develop design prototypes of temporary shelters which adapt Joglo architectureThe methods used in this research is experimental research, which focused on designs that adapt the ability of knock-down in Joglo architecture and later applied in temporary shelters. The data used to support the research are design guidelines and criteria of temporary shelters stated by UNHCR (2011) and the functionality and technical aspects of Joglo architecture composed by Frick (1997). After analyzing the data of Joglo architecture, then the result will be analyzed again with the design criteria of temporary shelters in effectivity and efficiency aspects. The next phase is stating the strengths and weaknesses of Joglo architecture as temporary shelter.These strengths will be developed, meanwhile the weakness will be handled without diminishing the existing potentials of Joglo architecture as temporary shelter. The final phase is developing 2 types of temporary shelters design prototypes, which have alternatives based on the construction material; coconut wood (type I) and wulung bamboo (type II). These materials are used in order to replace the authentic material of Joglo, teak wood, which is not efficient as temporary shelters structural material. These 2 types of temporary shelters are able to fulfil the design criteria of temporary shelter, because these prototypes are functional (effective) and able to fulfil technical requirements (efficient). Along with this research, the writer hoped that in the future there will be many traditional architectures which will be adapted as a solution to respond the issue of post-disaster architecture. Key Words: Joglo, knock-down, temporary shelter, post-earthquake

‘Invisible existence’: Perspectives of forced migrants’ living within Zimbabwe

Abstract Involuntary human mobility within and outside national borders continue to raise connotations of these migrants being dispossessed of more than their physical shelter. In 2005, the Zimbabwean government demolished hundreds of buildings, which it had condemned as illegal through a program code named Operation Murambatsvina. Likewise, for the people dislodged by this program, the article contends that internal displacement did not only lead to loss of shelter but also denied them their inherent dignity and rendered them ‘invisible’. In turn, this heightened their susceptibility to deprivations that are synonymous with forced migration. Therefore, this article aims to explore the forced migrants’ perspectives of the effects of displacement on their lives vis-à-vis the above contentions. It mainly seeks to address the displaced people’s perceptions and socially constructed meanings of internal displacement. This qualitative article is based on empirical data gathered from Hopley and Caledonia settlements in Zimbabwe. The essay uses purposive sampling and snowballing to capture the people living in displacement. The article’s findings indicate that displacement births adaptive preferences which are used to counter the negative effects experienced due to the conditions in their settlements. Despite the conspicuousness of Hopley and Caledonia residents’ type of shelter, the article also establishes that internal displacement has ironically increased their invisibility both within and outside Zimbabwe. The article determines that their ‘invisibility’ is manifested through waning interest by institutions mandated to safeguard their assistance and protection, which exposes them to heightened vulnerabilities.

Shelter competition between mature non-indigenous western tubenose goby (Proterorhinus semilunaris) and immature invasive round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) for plants and rocks

Non-indigenous western tubenose goby Proterorhinus semilunaris and round goby Neogobius melanostomus have rapidly increased in numbers and displaced native ichthyofauna in invaded ecosystems. This displacement has been predominantly linked to competition for resources and shelters. Similarly, P. semilunaris was displaced in many localities after introduction of N. melanostomus but the mechanisms of displacement are still not clear. Within the present study shelter competition laboratory studies were completed with P. semilunaris as resident fish before the introduction of either a sized matched P. semilunaris or N. melanostomus intruder. The fish competed for shelters which resembled a rock or plant. Time in shelter and accounts of direct aggression, indirect aggression and the guarding of shelter were also recorded for each fish. Shelter competitions showed P. semilunaris spent more time in plant shelters but N. melanostomus spent similar time periods in both shelter types. In intraspecific pairings, resident fish spent significantly more time in the shelters and exhibited significantly higher direct aggression and shelter guarding, especially for plant shelters. In interspecific pairings, there was no significant difference in the time spent in shelter by resident P. semilunaris and intruder N. melanostomus in either shelter type at day or night. However, in interspecific pairings, the intruder fish showed significantly higher levels of all aggression types. In intraspecific pairing, the concept of ‘resident wins’ was observed. However, in interspecific pairings, N. melanostomus was able to displace the resident fish. The higher aggression of N. melanostomus in shelter competition could account for greater invasive success and the reduction of P. semilunaris observed in the wild.

Factors affecting abundance of different stages of the endophilic tick Ixodes anatis in brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) shelters

Ixodes anatis is a species of endophilic (nidicolous) tick species parasitizing brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli). Even though they are endemic to New Zealand like their host, very little is known about these ticks or their population dynamics and relationships with their hosts. We conducted a study from May 2013 to June 2014 to evaluate the effect of shelter location (one of three gullies), habitat (forest, scrub and pasture) and type (tree, soil and surface) on the abundance of the different life stages of I. anatis. In total, 12,172 ticks were collected from 63 shelters, which were sampled monthly for 11 months over the 14 month period. Un-engorged larvae predominated over other stages accounting for 87.2% of the samples collected. We found that location, habitat in which the shelters were located, and the type of shelter were significant predictors of I. anatis abundance. Tree shelters in forests had significantly higher tick abundance than those in scrub and pasture. Tree and soil shelters in general had significantly more ticks than surface shelters. Shelters located in Kauri Bush a drier site, had higher abundances than those in wetter sites. While some of these changes can be explained with the movement of the host, we believe more research needs to be done on the effect of shelters’ microclimate on I. anatis’ life cycle.

Research on Shielding Effectiveness Test of Bulkhead in a Compartment Shelter

Electromagnetic shielding effectiveness (SE) measurement method for electronic equipment shelters is specified in the standards. However, the SE measurement of the bulkhead for the compartment type of shelters may be influenced by the shelter panel as the test position is close to the shelter panel, which will lead to undesirable results in some cases, especially in some low-frequency magnetic field tests. In this letter, several reference measurement models for the SE measurement of the compartment type of shelters are proposed. The proposed models are analyzed and compared with the standard tests. Measurements are set up to demonstrate our models, and acceptable results are obtained. The measurement method proposed in this letter is proved to be a more useful way for the compartment type of shelters.

Growth of juvenile common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) in Korean waters is affected by shelter type

This study evaluated the effects of shelter pipes (PS), tube shelters (TS), and no shelter (NS) on the growth of juvenile common octopus (Octopus vulgaris). The grow-out was studied in situ by conducting a passive follow-up survey using integrated transponder tags. The growth and survival rates were evaluated in two experiments. Each experiment included two replicates. Both experiments ran for 60 days, for which each trial included 24 octopuses that were fed once a day a diet of frozen sardines (Sardinops melanostictus) and swimming crabs (Portunus trituberculatus), at 3–8% body weight. We investigated the relationship between the beak microstructure of the common octopus and possible stress events caused by culture conditions at 15 °C for 15 days. The nine juveniles were separated into three groups (NC: natural conditions, PS: culture conditions as a group, and TS: culture conditions with individuals kept separately) to analyze the amount of stress caused by rearing conditions. Stress marks were observed using a high-resolution stereo fluorescence microscope. In Experiment 1, the specific growth rates (SGRs) were 0.20 ± 0.15% per day in the PS group, 0.24 ± 0.10% per day in the TS group, and 0.68 ± 0.48% per day in the NS group. The survival rate was 62.5 ± 6.25%, 37.5 ± 18.75%, and 12.5% in the TS, PS, and NS groups, respectively. The experimental conditions of Experiment 2 were the same as those in Experiment 1, except that Experiment 2 involved different individuals and occurred during a different season. In Experiment 2, the SGRs were 0.54 ± 0.20% per day in the PS group, 0.59 ± 0.22% per day in the TS group, and 0.44 ± 0.10% per day in the NS group. Survival rate was 87.5 ± 6.25%, 75 ± 6.25%, and 75% in the TS, PS, and NS groups, respectively. Regression analysis showed that the water temperature (from 5.4–23.1 °C) affected the growth of octopuses in Experiments 1 and 2. Capture stress was detected in six of the nine individuals (NC, PS, and TS combined). Statistically significant differences in the stress levels were detected between the PS and TS groups (P ≤ 0.1), with the NC group exhibiting no stress lines after initial adaptation, unlike PS. In conclusion, octopuses kept in TS were not affected by stress after initial adaptation.

Effects of different types of shelter on physiology and growth of Sangiovese vines during the first year after planting

In the early stages of planting, the shelter can provide for young vines protection against damage of various kinds. Despite their widespread use, few surveys have been devoted to the study of innovative shelter types and the possible influence of these protections on the physiology and development of plants. In the present experiment, which took place in 2017 in a Tuscan winery, the effects of vine protections by the company OSO (Prato) on single leaf gas exchanges and on the shoot growth in the first year of planting were studied. Three types of shelters with a circular section (completely perforated, partially perforated and closed) have been compared with the traditional full-wall shelters with square section. During the growing season, sprout growth measures, leaf area, leaf gas exchanges and water potential were carried out on the young vines. At the end of the season, shoots were sampled to measure the dry matter accumulated during the season. Among the shelters taken into consideration, it emerges that the completely perforated type guarantees the best development, with differences that are almost always significant for most of the measured parameters with traditional shelters. On the contrary, the closed typology has led to a reduction in growth, in gas exchanges and in water potential. In conclusion, the type completely perforated could constitute a valid alternative to the traditional one because, besides being a useful means for the protection of the vine, it could benefit the development of the root system in the early stages of growth.

An Analysis of Built Environment and Health of Old City Region of Ajmer

Physical environment and Human involvement together create an extraordinary dynamic product that is ever-expanding can also be called as built environment or cultural environment. It is a web which initially develops in any given environment with a thought of well-being for human being. This includes the use of resources, formation of societies, organisations, economies, types of shelter and various infrastructure. Gradually with time, increasing demand and technology, the well-being concept withdraws and the greed to expand rises. This greed is the force behind the concretisation and mechanical life that has reduced the physical activities of man.

Vineyard protection with rain-shelter: relationships between radiometric properties of plastic covers and table grape quality

The rise of unpredictable, heavy rainfalls increases incidence of diseases, berry rot, berry cracking, and enhance the need for rain shelters. The influence of the type of rain shelter on microclimate and grape quality is still little explored. The aim of this trial was to investigate the radiometric properties of a new type of cover, its effect on vineyard microclimate and on table grape quality, as compared with a reference cover, during a vintage with unusually abundant precipitation for Southern Italy. The new cover was characterized by lower transmissivity to IRshort radiation, and by a very higher transmissivity to UV radiation. It showed a tendency to decrease air temperature by 1 °C, increase RH by 2–3%, reduce VPD, and improve vine water status with respect to the reference. At harvest, grapes covered with the new sheet had higher TSS concentration, TSS / TA ratio, total skin polyphenol and flavonoids content, and berry skin resistance to rupture. Those berries, moreover, increased the level of volatile compounds such as linalool, typical of ‘Italia’ muscat aroma, and terpineol.

Multi-scale accessibility performance of shelters types with diversity layout in coastal port cities: A case study in Nagoya City, Japan

Besides facing threats from both earthquakes and tsunami, comprehensive coastal port cities have particularly high exposure and sensitivity to disaster risks. This study examined Nagoya City in Japan, one of the most advanced earthquake-tsunami hazard-resilient cities in the world. It first suggests that a diversity layout of seismic and tsunami shelters, which refers to they are laid out in a mixing and even situation, is an important targeted way for coastal port cities to respond to the earthquake-tsunami hazard risk. To estimate it, a Pearson correlation test was used to assess the relationship between shelter layout diversity and earthquake-tsunami risk. Next, it was studied the responsibilities' coordination and distribution of each type of shelter with respect to a diversity layout, using an accessibility performance analysis. This was done because accessibility is key to a shelter's ability to fulfill its functional responsibilities; different responsibilities are associated with different accessibility requirements. Specifically, it was divided evacuation traffic patterns into three scale accessibilities, corresponding to three response stages in space-time evacuation routes during an earthquake-tsunami scenario. Then, changes in the accessibility performance for each shelter type, across different shelter layout diversity levels, were analyzed using a one-way Multivariate Analysis of Variance. Results show that some types of shelters adjust their responsibilities based on the scale of accessibility, due to closer cooperation with other types of shelters having a higher diversity layout. However, they may only maintain their baseline responsibilities without affecting by a higher diversity in other scales of accessibility.