Recent research has identified extreme weather as a major threat to elections. As the climate changes, this threat is likely to be exacerbated, especially in regions of the world, including Latin America, that are already highly vulnerable to meteorological phenomena such as tropical storms, floods, droughts and wildfires. Using a mixed-methods approach, this article examines the ways in which extreme weather events might impair the integration of citizens into electoral processes in Chile and Peru, focusing on both subjective voter orientations and objective access to voting. The research finds little evidence that voter confidence in elections is negatively affected by weather extremes. It does, however, find that under certain circumstances, weather events can lead to the de facto disenfranchisement of voters, especially in cases where events lead to voter displacement and internal migration. The de facto enfranchisement of displaced citizens is therefore a challenge to which electoral management bodies will need to be attentive in the years to come. The article concludes with suggestions as to how this might be achieved.

High-skilled mobility from Turkey to Germany: ‘uneasy minds’

Social cohesion – encompassing trust, mutual support and a sense of shared belonging – is foundational to the stability and inclusiveness of democratic societies. Yet, how this cohesion is affected by increasing population mobility remains contested and often under-theorized. Existing research frequently relies on static models of diversity, focusing predominantly on immigration and neglecting the broader dynamics of intra-city and internal migration. This article addresses these gaps by combining insights from the ‘new mobility paradigm’ with multilevel empirical analysis to explore how migration experiences – both individual and contextual – affect perceptions of neighbourhood cohesion. Drawing on geo-referenced survey data from the FGZ-RISC Regionalpanel (2021) and administrative statistics from 91 neighbourhood districts in the German cities of Hanover and Magdeburg, we investigate the role of migration trajectories, district-level turnover and demographic context in shaping residents’ perceived cohesion. Our findings reveal a tale of two cities in which individual and collective experiences of migration mobility yield quite different effects on social cohesion: in Magdeburg, newcomers experience significantly lower cohesion regardless of neighbourhood context, while in Hanover, high district-level turnover rather than individual mobility affects cohesion. These results challenge universal claims about migration’s impact on cohesion and instead highlight the role of urban infrastructure, history and the rhythms of settlement.

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Economic gains with social pains: Migration patterns and their consequences among internal migrants in China

Internal migration following local environmental disasters: the intersection of race, socioeconomic status, and local family ties

Through trials and hardships: Internal migration and locus of control among Chinese entrepreneurs

Knowledge economy, internal migration, and local labour markets

Effect of ultrasonication duration on oil absorption of infrared fried potato slices: Tracking crust characteristics and starch structure changes.

Technology mediated care as infrastructure: the role of social media in supporting international migrants settling in New Zealand small towns

Abstract EP1.5, e-Poster Terminal 1, September 5, 2025, 13:05 - 13:40 Aim International labor migrants are often separated from their family and at-home support networks while working abroad, which may leave them vulnerable to social isolation and poor health. Studies have assessed how access to social support is helpful for international migrants’ well-being but there is currently a lack of research that investigates the structure of migrant social networks. This study aims to quantify and describe the social networks of Filipino and Indonesian migrant domestic workers (MDWs) working in Macao SAR, China. Methods Using respondent driven sampling, this study enrolled 1,683 MDWs (egos; Filipino n = 1330; Indonesian n = 353) from November 2016 to August 2017. Egos completed a survey about their background characteristics and an egocentric social network approach using name-generating questions of important role members in their life quantified network size (9,271 total alters: Filipino n = 7,974; Indonesian n = 1,297). Egos responded to questions related to alter relationship type, ego-alter interactions, and demographic information. Chi-square and ANOVA tests compared network differences. Results Filipino egos reported larger networks (mean = 6.0; SD = 3.7) compared with Indonesians (mean = 3.7; SD = 2.5). Filipino egos reported higher rates of feeling close or very close to alters (63.7% vs. 47.3%) and more often believed alters would provide financial support if needed (64.9% vs. 31.7%). Filipinos also reported greater reciprocity in listening to alters’ problems (85.9% vs. 46.6%). Conclusions Filipino and Indonesian MDWs’ social networks were homogenous with essentially no interaction across nationalities or the local host community. Indonesian MDWs had smaller networks, weaker ties, and less perceived support, highlighting key population differences and challenging the notion that MDWs are a monolithic community.

In 2024, international migrants numbered 304 million, nearly double the 1990 figure, emphasising the urgency of understanding migrant entrepreneurship in a global context. While much scholarship acknowledges individual traits such as cultural orientation, human capital or risk tolerance, it often assumes the neutrality of the institutional and political systems migrants must navigate. This special issue challenges such individualistic framings by foregrounding migration regimes – the political and regulatory processes governing mobility, settlement and economic participation – as central to shaping entrepreneurial opportunities. Across six contributions, the issue critically examines how support systems, policies and institutional practices embed migrant entrepreneurship within structural inequalities. The articles collectively highlight how access to markets, technologies and entrepreneurial ecosystems is mediated by intersectional factors including race, gender, legal status and socio-economic background. Rather than celebrating migrant resilience or focusing narrowly on venture outcomes, the articles explore how institutional intermediaries, support programs and policy environments both enable and constrain entrepreneurial possibilities. By situating migrant entrepreneurship within broader socio-political and regulatory contexts, the special issue reorients the field away from overly individualistic narratives and toward structurally informed perspectives. In doing so, it advances theoretical coherence, highlights the lived experiences of migrant entrepreneurs and provides policy-relevant insights for designing support initiatives that recognise and address systemic inequalities.

Self-employment and co-villager networks of internal migrants in China

The price of mobility: How migration shapes health outcomes in China.

Relevance . The article is devoted to a critical analysis of existing scientific approaches to the problem of international migration in the post-Soviet space. The need to increase research on the interrelationship of transnational migration processes with issues of national, regional and international security is emphasized. It is necessary to determine the possibilities of the existing scientific paradigm for understanding the real consequences of international migration for the national and state interests of Russia. The task of overcoming the methodological crisis of migration science, freeing scientific schools from ideological bias, and bringing the provisions of scientific concepts and the doctrinal foundations of ensuring Russia's national security into line is actualized. The purpose of the study ‒ analysis and critical assessment of the main concepts of understanding international migration in the context of ensuring a single security space in the post-Soviet region. Research objectives : systematization of key theories about the nature of international migration, identification of priorities for the development of scientific ideas about the nature of migration risks, formation of conclusions and recommendations on ensuring migration security in the post-Soviet space. Methodology . Methods of historical, comparative, statistical and institutional analysis were used to solve the tasks. The neoclassical and socio-cultural concepts of international migration were considered. The content analysis method was used. Conclusions . Modern scientific ideas about the role of international migration are assessed as being in a phase of systemic transformations. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the research subject, the understanding of the problems of the impact of migration flows on international relations is distinguished by the pluralism of scientific opinions and approaches and the ideological bias of generalizing conclusions. An analysis of the most well-known areas of international migration science shows the limited possibilities of traditional approaches in assessing migration as an important factor in the functioning of the common security space of Eurasia. The necessity of conducting research based on a detailed analysis of an array of empirical and statistical data on the problems of migration movements and related social transformations is proved.

Using the Ghana Statistical Service Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey (AHIES) most recent dataset on household demographics, income, employment, and other relevant factors, this descriptive study examines how 64,304 respondents ranked the factors that influenced their primary internal migration motivations and their correlations. Although the two primary reasons for internal migration; family unification and long-term or permanent stay, are all derived from the social stock, the study found no positive correlation between them, and together with the economic reason of employment, accounted for 93.6 percent of the reasons for household respondents primary internal migration motivations in Ghana in 2023. The findings indicated strong, moderate, and weak negative correlations of (-0.5943, -0.4911, and -0.2281), between the first three ranked causes of internal migration in Ghana suggesting that each household's internal migration cause needs to be appraised separately in the short term. The study findings support the idea that social capital plays a part in internal migrants social networks. A thorough and integrated policy approach that takes into account the various reasons and effects of internal migration is necessary to address the difficulties and seize the opportunities brought about by internal migration in Ghana. All the Spearman correlations model estimates are significant at the five percent level of statistical significance.

Introduction: The availability of water supply infrastructure is a key determinant of spatial development. Insufficient infrastructure can trigger a range of adverse processes, including weaker economic performance, deteriorating hygienic and sanitary conditions, reduced quality of life, deruralization, as well as internal and external migration. Consequently, this represents a significant barrier to sustainable development. Regionalization of water supply systems is increasingly recognized as a viable solution to these challenges, with numerous successful examples across the European Union and the wider region. Regional systems provide substantial economic benefits and enable a reliable water supply for non-urban populations. The Republic of Srpska faces persistent difficulties in this regard, as much of its rural territory and a considerable number of underdeveloped municipalities remain uncovered by hydrotechnical infrastructure. Aim: This study aims to analyze the current state of water supply infrastructure and propose measures for optimizing the system in the Republic of Srpska through the establishment of regional supply networks. Materials and Methods: During the research, all scientific principles necessary to ensure objectivity and methodological rigor were observed. Relevant scholarly literature in the field, along with official spatial planning documentation pertaining to the study area, was thoroughly consulted. Analytical and synthetic methods were applied in processing the collected data, enabling the formulation of well-founded conclusions. Statistical methods were employed for the analysis of demographic data and water supply indicators, while the results of the research were presented through cartographic techniques. Results: Through the research findings, regions with the greatest shortage of water supply connections were identified, and planning measures for addressing the issue were proposed. Conclusion: The analysis of water supply infrastructure in the Republic of Srpska reveals significant spatial and infrastructural disparities among local government units. Strengthening water supply infrastructure and improving the efficiency of existing systems are essential to achieving sustainable and balanced spatial development. These objectives can be most effectively realized through the regionalization of water supply systems.

Differentiated outcomes of climate change-induced internal migration in India

ABSTRACT South Asia is globally the most vulnerable region facing climate change in the form of frequent and intense extreme-weather events and slow-onset climate change that are causing disaster, disease, death and displacement. With the global focus falling on this region, countries are initiating several climate policies to arrest the adverse impacts of climate change, focusing on adaptation, resilience, disaster risk reduction and preparedness, besides policies for environmental protection, energy security, etc. This paper analyses the climate policies of India, Bangladesh and Nepal through the lens of human rights and examines the provisions to handle certain human aspects like internal displacement, international migration, inclusion of gender and disability in relief, resettlement and rehabilitation policies. The enquiry finds that the existing policies as a whole have gaps in ensuring ecological human rights for the vulnerable people, especially women, disabled and the climate migrants. Bangladesh has adopted a relatively more people-friendly approach, with gender and disability being included in the policy objectives. Nepal, too, has included gender in their policy goals, while India has a long way to go regarding social inclusion in climate policies. Regional cooperation among these neighbouring countries may help design appropriate policies to solve similar and cross-border problems.

This study explores the evolution of academic peregrination in Europe during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, with a particular focus on students from the Kingdom of Hungary. It examines how the expansion of universities and the impact of the Reformation reshaped student mobility across the continent.In the fifteenth century, the rise of regional universities led to a decline in international student migration, although Italian institutions like Padua, Bologna, and Ferrara remained popular for legal and medical studies. Hungarian students, lacking domestic universities, pursued education abroad, primarily in Vienna and Krakow, and also in Italy and France.The sixteenth century brought significant changes due to confessional divisions. Protestant students increasingly attended newly founded or reformed institutions such as Wittenberg, Marburg, and Heidelberg, while Catholic students gravitated toward Jesuit-led universities like Graz, Dillingen, and Ingolstadt. Confessional loyalty influenced university choice, with restrictions imposed by rulers to ensure ideological conformity.Hungarian academic peregrination mirrored broader European trends. While Wittenberg became the leading destination for Hungarian Protestants, Vienna and Padua remained important centers for Catholic students. The study draws on extensive archival sources, including rectoral registers and academic databases (RAG, RAH), to trace student movements and institutional preferences.Ultimately, the research highlights how geopolitical, religious, and cultural factors shaped the academic journeys of Hungarian students within the dynamic landscape of early modern European higher education.