Suburbanisation is the most typical characteristic of spatial distribution population in many countries central and eastern Europe. Furthermore, a characterisation residents key importance explaining process suburbanisation. The study contributes to an understanding post-socialist suburbanisation by clarifying motivations groups behind shift suburbs. analysis based on extensive survey Rīga metropolitan area, Latvia. results show that socially polarised those with high low social status are...

The aim of the study was to assess whether increased intra-abdominal pressure affects clinical course and reflects on effectiveness conservative treatment in patients with severe acute pancreatitis. Data 37 consecutive pancreatitis that were collected prospectively included APACHE II score, daily measurement pressure, routine. Group A consisted 26 < 25 cm/H2O during their period, group B 11 intraabdominal > or = cm/H2O. SIRS, MODS, complication rate mortality analysed. age, scores hospital...

Taking mobility between Latvia and Western Europe as an empirical lens, this analysis explores the complex relationship spatial disparities in earning potential migration. The very dramatic shifts economic political context against which migration from has occurred over period 2004–2012 make it especially apposite focus of research investigating link labour market circumstances. As analytical starting point, conventional theory broadly explains movement workers lower to higher wage regions....

Abstract Drawing on qualitative research, this study endeavours to identify the determinants of return migration young Romanians and Latvians in light most recent global economic crisis ( GEC ). The decision‐making patterns returnees are examined by three main research questions. How do macro‐events, such as , interfere with individual biographies creating specific experiences? What can we say about “crisis returnees”, their motivations re‐adaptation origin country? challenges adults facing...

The twin phenomena of ageing populations and declining are profoundly transforming societies economies in Europe. Driven by decreasing fertility rates the continuing increased life expectancy, have not been uniformly across time space. In an increasingly urbanized world, spatial distribution young elderly is a matter growing scholarly policy interest. Europe, this process more pronounced peripheral areas than core regions, while development metropolitan associated with suburbanization...

Urban residential areas in the former Soviet Union and Central Eastern Europe have experienced radical demographic socioeconomic changes, with relevant consequences for residents. Although many studies addressed post-socialist urban change at macro level, little is known about individuals' satisfaction. Besides, this domain, two gaps must be acknowledged. First, most on satisfaction tend to focus 'static' predictors, overlooking interrelation of mobility behaviour, spite it being widely...

Cities in many Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries have transformed rapidly since the political socio-economic restructuring started early 1990s. Economi reforms, growing income inequalities, changes housing system selective residential mobility are resulting increasing socio-spatial differentiation among urban neighbourhoods also Riga. In addition, litt le is known about ethnic dimension of intra-urban differentiation, despite existence sizeable minority populations. The focus on...

Migration processes are amongst the most relevant issues in geography of Baltic States.The authors analyse changes migration patterns from early 1990s until today.The focus study is recent trends migratory movements case Latvia.Due to country's economic recession, has accelerated years.Empirical results show response system changing internal factors and external influences times transition global crisis.Long-term emigration exacerbates problem demographic change Latvia.

Studies on post-socialist suburbanization, which originally focused demand side dynamics and linear narratives of modernization, have progressively adopted more holistic approaches that consider the various dimensions factors behind phenomenon. However, there are still significant gaps shortcomings affecting this research domain; studies encompassing supply rare, so comparative perspectives. The phenomenon has rarely been analyzed in context broader metropolitan change, together with other...

This paper aims to shed light on work-life balance in Latvia during the state of emergency. The Covid-19 outbreak has led many governments introduce lockdowns. While imposed restrictions may help contain spread virus, they also result substantial damage population well-being. demonstrates extent and ways which socio-demographics factors have determined different patterns behaviour, attitudes, employment changes harmonised work life balance. study describes chronological development country....

Since the early 1990s, Latvia has experienced high levels of emigration. Still, current dynamics show that net migration nearly ceased and a growing share new immigrant populations are from non-European countries. One leading causes sizable recent immigration is globalisation higher education mobility international students. However, in decades, student (ISM) brought attention to various aspects education, educational export, trends. This captured interest academics practitioners worldwide....

Abstract Statistical, morphological and functional approaches have long been used to delineate spatial boundaries of urban agglomerations. This research uses data from the Central Statistical Bureau State Revenue Service. The results indicate that are essential when defining agglomeration, however outcomes different. most relevant consistency was observed in territorial units adjoining city Riga due fact they a common labour market with share strong linkage. However, extent based on approach...

All across Europe, a high share of youth is involved in intra-EU mobility. This paper explores the existent juxtaposed motivational aspects for young return migrant groups within EU. Diverse patterns emigration and motivations frame issue reveal trends. With this study, we explore motives triggering migrants' initial emigration, as well main migration.Our study based on quantitative analysis, using data from panel survey Horizon2020 YMOBILITY project. Comparing first move Latvian other...

Migration processes are amongst the most relevant issues in geography of Baltic States.The authors analyse changes migration patterns from early 1990s until today.The focus study is recent trends migratory movements case Latvia.Due to country's economic recession, has accelerated years.Empirical results show response system changing internal factors and external influences times transition global crisis.Long-term emigration exacerbates problem demographic change Latvia.

This article extends understandings of circular migration among young migrants (aged 16–35) by focusing on the two key concepts human capital and life satisfaction. Drawing a large-scale quantitative primary data set, YMOBILITY survey, skills competencies that facilitate are identified. It is widely assumed achieving higher levels subjective well-being motivational factor behind migratory decisions. However, there little conclusive evidence to suggest mobility lead increased happiness. We...

Abstract This paper examines the internationalisation processes in higher education sector Latvia and explores motives of international students to study Latvia, their experience plans. The uses a quantitative data collection method – survey results which allow us judge main trends Latvia. differences between different groups were investigated, highlighting countries with most respondents India Germany, comparing them each other from countries. show that there are substantial groups. For...

Accession to the European Union and subsequent free movement of labor in a more open market became factor which promoted mobility among residents EU's new member states. Latvia is one 10 countries Central Eastern Europe joined EU on May 1, 2004. Migration has become topic economic, political social importance. The aim this paper analyze Latvian migration processes that have unfolded since enlargement Results from survey showed substantial numbers emigrated. In economic temporary aspects...

Amenity Migration in Postsocialist Metropolis: The Case of Rīga Agglomeration Over the last ten years, metropolitan area has seen a population increase, while number people actually living city declined. aim this paper is to analyse process deconcentration agglomeration, linking these motivation for migration and changes territorial distribution places residents. study analyses factors that lead choose specific place residence. A comparison zones its agglomeration shows there are significant...