ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the intersection of health, toxins, and the environment.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Ecotoxicology of Emerging Contaminants:
The journal emphasizes research on emerging contaminants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), pharmaceuticals, and microplastics, exploring their ecological impacts and mechanisms of toxicity across diverse species. - Chemical Risk Assessment:
A significant focus is placed on developing methodologies for assessing the risks posed by toxicants to aquatic and terrestrial organisms, including the use of modeling approaches to predict exposure and effects. - Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health:
Research articles often address the relationship between chemical exposure and biodiversity, examining how contaminants affect population dynamics, community structure, and ecosystem services. - Biomarkers and Mechanistic Studies:
The journal publishes studies that utilize biomarkers and mechanistic insights to elucidate the effects of pollutants at molecular, cellular, and organismal levels, contributing to a better understanding of toxicity pathways. - Transdisciplinary Approaches:
Research often integrates various scientific disciplines, including toxicology, ecology, and environmental chemistry, to address complex environmental issues and promote sustainable practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Microplastic Pollution:
There is a growing volume of research dedicated to understanding the sources, fate, and ecological impacts of microplastics in various environments, highlighting their pervasive nature as an environmental contaminant. - Pharmaceutical Contaminants:
The investigation into the occurrence and effects of pharmaceuticals in aquatic systems is gaining traction, particularly concerning their ecological impacts and potential risks to wildlife and human health. - Omics and Systems Biology Approaches:
Emerging studies increasingly employ omics technologies (e.g., transcriptomics, metabolomics) to assess the biological effects of contaminants, providing deeper insights into the mechanisms of toxicity and organism responses. - Climate Change Interactions:
Research examining the interactions between chemical stressors and climate change is becoming more prevalent, addressing how changing environmental conditions may alter the toxicity of pollutants. - Cross-Species Extrapolation:
There is an increasing emphasis on methodologies for cross-species extrapolation to improve risk assessment frameworks, ensuring that findings from model organisms can be reliably applied to other species.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Toxicology Methods:
There is a noticeable decline in studies solely relying on traditional toxicity testing methods without integrating modern approaches such as omics technologies or modeling frameworks. This reflects a broader trend towards more holistic and interdisciplinary research. - Focus on Single Contaminants:
While previous years saw substantial attention on the toxicity of individual contaminants, recent publications show a growing preference for studying complex mixtures and their cumulative effects, leading to less emphasis on single-contaminant studies. - Historical Contaminant Studies:
Research examining the historical impacts of legacy contaminants, such as DDT or PCBs, is becoming less frequent, as contemporary concerns regarding emerging contaminants take precedence in research agendas. - Agricultural Contaminants:
The focus on traditional agricultural pollutants, such as specific pesticides and fertilizers, appears to be waning, possibly due to the increasing emphasis on integrated pest management and sustainable agricultural practices.
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