Abstract. Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) refers to a suite of technologies that can play an important role to decarbonise the energy and industry sectors. However, it is often argued that CCUS faces social acceptance issues. After more than 20 years of extensive research on this topic, this article provides a systematic literature review to assess the level of social acceptance of…

Abstract. The unconditional support of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Israel following the Hamas-led attacks on October 7 2023, and Israel’s ensuing genocidal aggression on Palestine, contrasts with the support she gave to Ukraine following the 2022 Russian intervention. Drawing on a decolonial feminist perspective, guided by the work of Palestinian feminists, the article…

Abstract. Despite gains in women’s political representation, many studies continue to identify structural and attitudinal barriers that contribute to their persistent under-representation in elected office. One commonly cited explanation is a baseline reluctance among some voters to support female candidates. However, research on gender affinity suggests a more complex picture: voters often…

Abstract. In the evolving landscape of scientific research, ORCID identifiers are essential for maintaining academic integrity and enhancing research visibility. This study proposes a methodological framework for identifying and analysing the presence and characteristics of researchers in a specific country in ORCID, using complementary data from OpenAlex to improve results. Our objectives were…

Abstract. The European Union’s (EU) response to the Rule of Law (RoL) crisis has received considerable academic attention. However, the EU’s interactions with other international organisations in addressing the crisis remain understudied. This paper examines how the European Commission (‘the Commission’) has increasingly drawn on the expertise of the Venice Commission (VC), the Council of Europe’…

Abstract. The rise of anti-gender and far-right actors threatens feminist, anti-racist and LGBTQIA+ politics. While responses to these forces are being researched, the affective dynamics of parliamentary resistance remain underexplored. This article examines how affect shapes feminist resilience to anti-gender politics in Spain’s National Parliament, foregrounding the affective dynamics of…

Abstract. In recent decades, support for the far right has surged in many countries. One common explanation for this is that far-right support is a backlash against left-wing governments and their policies. We investigate the causal effect of the partisan make-up of governments on the electoral results of far-right parties. Evidence from over-time comparative data and a quasi-experimental…

Abstract. A well-established finding in public opinion research is that women are more supportive than men of government intervention in the economy. This paper examines correlates of this gender gap using five waves of nationally representative survey data from Spain (2020–2024). We address two questions. First, are structural economic factors (income, employment status, perceived fiscal benefit…

Resumen. El rechazo a las evidencias suele interpretarse como un error cognitivo, lo que se asocia a rasgos irracionales de los actores. Este trabajo muestra las incongruencias de este modelo explicativo, siguiendo las contradicciones del comportamiento humano. En su lugar se propone interpretar la formación de preferencias desde la interacción social. Lo que es un error en el primer modelo (el…

Abstract. This chapter examines the biological pathways through which prenatal maternal stress, triggered by natural disasters, affects maternal and foetal health. Key mechanisms include HPA axis dysregulation and increased cortisol exposure, which may alter foetal development and long-term stress regulation. The chapter also explores epigenetic modifications, particularly DNA methylation, as…