Food and Waterborne Parasitology

Scope & Guideline

Bridging Knowledge and Practice for Safer Food and Water

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Food and Waterborne Parasitology with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN2405-6766
PublisherELSEVIER
Support Open AccessYes
CountryUnited States
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2015 to 2024
AbbreviationFOOD WATERB PARASIT / Food Waterborne Parasitol.
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressRADARWEG 29, 1043 NX AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Food and Waterborne Parasitology' focuses on the study of parasitic infections that are transmitted through food and water sources, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to understanding these parasites and their impact on public health.
  1. Epidemiology of Foodborne and Waterborne Parasites:
    The journal places significant emphasis on the epidemiological aspects of foodborne and waterborne parasites, exploring their prevalence, geographic distribution, and the factors contributing to their transmission.
  2. Molecular and Genetic Studies:
    Research published in the journal frequently involves molecular techniques for the detection and characterization of parasites, including genetic analysis to understand diversity and resistance patterns.
  3. Impact of Environmental Factors:
    The journal investigates how environmental changes, such as climate change and pollution, affect the distribution and viability of parasites, highlighting the intersection of ecology and parasitology.
  4. Public Health and Food Safety:
    A core area of focus is the implications of parasitic infections on public health, including risk assessments, surveillance strategies, and interventions aimed at controlling and preventing infections.
  5. Innovative Diagnostic Methods:
    The journal promotes the development and evaluation of novel diagnostic tools and methodologies for rapid detection of parasites in various matrices including food, water, and biological samples.
Recent publications reflect a dynamic evolution in the journal's focus, with several themes emerging as particularly relevant and significant in current research.
  1. One Health Approach:
    There is a growing trend towards integrating human, animal, and environmental health perspectives, underscoring the interconnectedness of health issues related to food and waterborne parasites.
  2. Emerging Zoonotic Parasites:
    Research on emerging zoonotic parasites, such as 'Cyclospora' and 'Toxoplasma gondii', has gained prominence, reflecting increased awareness of their impact on public health and food safety.
  3. Advanced Molecular Techniques:
    The use of advanced molecular techniques, including metagenomics and next-generation sequencing, is becoming increasingly common in studies aimed at understanding parasite dynamics and epidemiology.
  4. Climate Change and Parasitism:
    There is an emerging interest in how climate change affects the distribution and prevalence of parasites, with studies exploring the ecological implications of environmental changes.
  5. Public Health Interventions and Risk Assessment:
    Research focusing on effective public health interventions and risk assessments to mitigate the spread of foodborne and waterborne parasites is on the rise, highlighting the importance of practical applications of research findings.

Declining or Waning

While certain themes remain prominent, others appear to be losing traction within the journal's recent publications, indicating a shift in research focus.
  1. Traditional Helminth Studies:
    Research on traditional helminths, such as those affecting livestock, seems to be declining in favor of studies focusing on protozoan parasites and zoonotic infections that have more immediate public health implications.
  2. Studies with Limited Geographic Scope:
    Papers that focus on localized studies with limited geographic relevance are becoming less common, as the journal increasingly favors global or meta-analytical approaches that provide broader insights.
  3. In-depth Animal Studies:
    While animal studies still play a role, there is a noticeable decrease in the number of publications solely dedicated to animal hosts, with a stronger emphasis now on human health impacts and zoonotic transmission.

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