JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Knowledge into Action for Environmental Excellence
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Air Quality Assessment and Management:
Research focusing on the evaluation, modeling, and management of air quality, including the impacts of pollutants on human health and ecosystems. - Waste Management and Recycling:
Studies on the management, treatment, and recycling of municipal solid waste, industrial waste, and hazardous materials, including innovative technologies and practices. - Environmental Justice and Public Health:
Investigations into the intersection of environmental issues and public health, particularly regarding vulnerable populations and the implications of environmental policies. - Climate Change and Sustainability:
Research addressing the implications of climate change on air quality and waste management, including mitigation strategies and sustainable practices. - Innovative Environmental Technologies:
Development and evaluation of new technologies for pollution control, waste treatment, and resource recovery, emphasizing practical applications and effectiveness.
Trending and Emerging
- Data-Driven Environmental Monitoring:
The use of advanced monitoring techniques, including mobile laboratories and low-cost sensors, is on the rise, emphasizing real-time data collection and analysis for better decision-making. - Circular Economy Approaches:
Research focusing on circular economy principles within waste management, including resource recovery and sustainable practices, is trending as industries seek more sustainable operations. - Impact of Climate Change on Air Quality:
Studies exploring the relationship between climate change and air quality dynamics are increasingly prominent, reflecting the urgent need to address interconnected environmental challenges. - Environmental Justice Frameworks:
There is a notable increase in research addressing environmental justice, focusing on the disproportionate impacts of pollution on marginalized communities and advocating for equitable solutions. - Innovative Waste Treatment Technologies:
Emerging technologies for waste treatment, including bioremediation and advanced recycling methods, are gaining traction as researchers explore their effectiveness and implementation.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pollution Control Methods:
Research that relies on conventional pollution control technologies is becoming less prominent as newer, more innovative solutions gain traction in the field. - Generalized Environmental Assessments:
Studies that provide broad assessments without specific focus on particular pollutants or technologies are declining, as there is a growing preference for detailed, case-specific analyses. - Non-Urban Air Quality Studies:
Research centered on air quality in rural or non-urban settings has decreased, possibly due to a shift in focus towards urban pollution issues and their complex dynamics. - Static Waste Management Practices:
The exploration of static waste management practices without consideration of dynamic systems and circular economy principles is becoming less relevant in light of evolving sustainability frameworks.
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