EQA-International Journal of Environmental Quality
Scope & Guideline
Innovative research for a cleaner, greener world.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Environmental Pollution and Remediation:
Research focusing on the assessment, monitoring, and remediation of environmental pollutants, particularly heavy metals, pesticides, and other toxic substances in various ecosystems. - Sustainable Land and Water Management:
Studies addressing sustainable practices in land use, water quality, and soil management, including the use of innovative technologies and methodologies for resource conservation. - Ecological and Biodiversity Assessments:
Investigations into the ecological dynamics of ecosystems, including species diversity, habitat integrity, and the impacts of anthropogenic activities on biodiversity. - Climate Change and Environmental Impact:
Research examining the effects of climate change on environmental quality, including its impact on agriculture, water resources, and ecosystem services. - Innovative Environmental Technologies:
Development and application of novel technologies for environmental monitoring and remediation, including bioremediation, nanotechnology, and GIS methodologies.
Trending and Emerging
- Heavy Metal Pollution and Bioremediation:
There is an increasing focus on the study of heavy metal contamination and the use of bioremediation techniques, reflecting a growing concern over industrial pollution and its ecological impacts. - Impact of Climate Change on Ecosystems:
Research addressing the implications of climate change on various ecosystems is trending, with a focus on adaptive strategies and resilience in agriculture, water resources, and biodiversity. - Integration of Technology in Environmental Assessment:
The application of advanced technologies such as GIS, remote sensing, and machine learning for environmental monitoring and assessment is becoming more prevalent, indicating a shift towards data-driven research. - Circular Economy and Waste Management:
Emerging studies are increasingly focused on the principles of circular economy, particularly in waste management and resource recovery, as solutions to mitigate environmental degradation. - Public Health and Environmental Quality:
There is a growing intersection between environmental quality and public health research, particularly regarding the impacts of environmental pollutants on human health and wellbeing.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Agricultural Practices:
Research focusing on conventional agricultural practices has decreased, likely due to a growing emphasis on sustainable and innovative approaches to agriculture that enhance environmental quality. - General Environmental Awareness Studies:
Studies that broadly address environmental awareness without a focused research question or methodology have seen a decline, as the journal shifts towards more empirical and data-driven investigations. - Basic Water Quality Studies:
While water quality remains a critical area, there has been a noticeable decline in basic assessments without innovative methods or technologies, as researchers are now favoring more complex analyses involving advanced modeling and assessment techniques.
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