Emerging Contaminants
Scope & Guideline
Empowering change through evidence-based findings.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Identification and Risk Assessment of Emerging Contaminants:
The journal emphasizes the identification and risk assessment of emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, heavy metals, and microplastics, focusing on their adverse effects on human health and the environment. - Ecological Impact Studies:
Research published in this journal often includes ecological risk assessments, exploring how emerging contaminants affect biodiversity, ecosystem health, and species interactions. - Innovative Analytical Techniques:
Papers frequently introduce novel methodologies for detecting and quantifying emerging contaminants, including advanced analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry and chromatography. - Bioremediation and Treatment Technologies:
The journal covers studies on innovative treatment technologies and bioremediation strategies aimed at mitigating the impacts of emerging contaminants in various environments, including wastewater treatment and soil remediation. - Public Health Implications:
Research often connects environmental contamination with public health outcomes, providing insights into exposure pathways and potential health risks associated with specific contaminants.
Trending and Emerging
- Microplastics and Their Ecotoxicological Effects:
Recent publications indicate a growing concern regarding microplastics, their distribution in various environments, and their potential toxic effects on aquatic and terrestrial organisms. - Antimicrobial Resistance Related to Emerging Contaminants:
There is an increasing emphasis on the relationship between emerging contaminants and the rise of antimicrobial resistance, highlighting the implications for public health and environmental management. - PFAS and Their Environmental Persistence:
Research on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has surged, focusing on their persistence in the environment, sources, and health risks, reflecting a heightened awareness of their global impact. - Nanomaterials and Their Ecotoxicological Assessments:
The exploration of nanomaterials as emerging pollutants is gaining traction, particularly concerning their environmental fate and potential health implications. - Integrated Risk Assessment Approaches:
Emerging trends include the use of integrated risk assessment frameworks that consider multiple contaminants and their cumulative effects on human health and the environment.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Contaminants:
There is a noticeable decrease in publications focusing solely on traditional contaminants such as heavy metals and organochlorine pesticides, as the focus shifts toward more complex and multifaceted emerging contaminants. - Historical Pollution Case Studies:
Research centered on historical pollution events and their long-term impacts is becoming less frequent, as the journal increasingly prioritizes contemporary and emerging issues. - Localized Studies:
While localized studies on specific regions have been a staple, there seems to be a decline in this approach in favor of global or comparative studies that address broader trends and impacts.
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