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Conservation Biology, Volume 40, Issue 2, April 2026.Abstract Illegal wildlife trade (IWT) is one of the largest global illegal activities, and it negatively affects biodiversity and sustainable development worldwide. DNA barcoding coupled with high‐throughput sequencing (i.e., metabarcoding) is useful in identifying taxa affected by IWT and has been used routinely for decades.
Maria Joana Ferreira da Silva +9 more
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Hobbyist preferences for pet freshwater turtles
Conservation Biology, Volume 40, Issue 2, April 2026.Abstract The burgeoning pet trade is a primary threat to wild freshwater turtles worldwide. Although the risks from commercial exploitation of turtles have been discussed widely, there is little empirical research on preferences for pet turtles from a hobbyists’ perspective.
Jingjing Zhao +7 more
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Why the EU should consider decriminalising people smuggling [PDF]
, 2015 EU member states agreed on 14 September to strengthen actions against people smugglers in the Mediterranean as part of their response to the ongoing migration crisis.
Gerver, Mollie
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Cold‐blooded commerce: Characterizing and predicting trade in Australian squamates
Conservation Science and Practice, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2026.Despite a national ban on native wildlife exports, Australian reptile species continue to appear in international trade. Using boosted regression trees, we found that large body sizes and taxonomic family, rather than color or patterning, best predicted trade presence. We identified 59 species likely to be targeted in the future, providing key insights
Sebastian Chekunov +5 more
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Understanding child well‐being in CPS: Nativity and immigration status diversity in Latino families
Family Relations, Volume 75, Issue 2, Page 1176-1200, April 2026.Abstract Objective In this exploratory descriptive study, we examined the well‐being of Latino children involved with child protective services (CPS), focusing on differences by caregiver nativity and immigration status. Background Latino families in CPS investigations vary in nativity and legal status, potentially shaping children's well‐being and ...
Chien‐Jen Chiang +3 more
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Fisheries Management and Ecology, Volume 33, Issue 2, Page 201-218, April 2026.ABSTRACT The precautionary approach has been widely accepted as an important guideline in international, regional, and national fisheries management. The United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement provided a foundational framework for the application of the precautionary approach in fisheries management.
Xiao‐lin Chu
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Global Networks, Volume 26, Issue 2, April 2026.ABSTRACT Drawing on theory and practice of social network research, this article examines the nexus between networked migration experiences and de‐networked migration policies in countries of arrival. Building upon classical network scholarship and our own contributions to qualitative network research, we show how migration policies in Europe tend to ...
Alessio D'Angelo, Louise Ryan
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Doing Agency through Personal Networks: The Case of Ukrainian Forced Migrants in Romania
Global Networks, Volume 26, Issue 2, April 2026.ABSTRACT Advocating the heuristic value of a relational approach, this article investigates how, in the context of forced migration, agency arises from the multiple interactions and interdependencies within refugees’ social networks. Based on qualitative data, it examines the relational mechanisms underlying the coping strategies employed by Ukrainian ...
Mihaela Nedelcu, Malika Wyss
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The Securitization Cycle: Vietnamese Migration in The Czech Republic
International Migration, Volume 64, Issue 2, April 2026.ABSTRACT This article examines how securitized governmentality shapes Czech migration policy, particularly for Vietnamese migrants. Grounded in a humanizing approach and drawing upon the Paris School securitization theory and governmentality, this research explores how security‐driven logics become embedded in institutional practices, shaping migration
Novotna Lucie +3 more
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Geoarbitrage at the Meso Level: How Intermediaries Shape Chinese Migration to Portugal
International Migration, Volume 64, Issue 2, April 2026.ABSTRACT This paper examines the practice of geoarbitrage, as carried out by middle‐level private actors when engaging with Chinese migrants aspiring to access the Golden Visa programme in Portugal. Based on interviews with experts and Chinese migrants, content analysis of migration policies as well as of online promotional materials produced by ...
Olga Cojocaru, Sofia Gaspar
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