JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-PART A-CURRENT ISSUES
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Research for a Healthier Environment
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Toxicological Assessments:
Research focusing on the toxicity of chemical substances, including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, heavy metals, and environmental pollutants, using in vitro and in vivo models. - Environmental Impacts on Health:
Studies exploring how environmental factors, such as air pollution, water contaminants, and occupational exposures, affect human health and ecological systems. - Phytotoxicity and Ecotoxicology:
Investigations into the effects of plant extracts and environmental chemicals on plant and animal life, including bioaccumulation and ecosystem health. - Mechanistic Studies:
Research that delves into the cellular and molecular mechanisms of toxicity, including oxidative stress, DNA damage, and metabolic pathways. - Risk Assessment and Regulatory Science:
Studies aimed at evaluating the risks associated with exposure to toxic substances and developing frameworks for regulatory decision-making. - Innovative Methodologies:
The journal encourages the development and application of novel methodologies, such as metabolomics, nanotoxicology, and computational models, in toxicological research.
Trending and Emerging
- Nanotoxicology:
There is a growing interest in studying the toxic effects of nanomaterials, including their interaction with biological systems and potential health risks. - Phytochemical Research:
Research into the cytotoxic and therapeutic properties of plant extracts is increasingly prominent, highlighting the potential of natural compounds in combating toxicity. - Microplastics and Environmental Health:
Studies focusing on the toxicity of microplastics and their impact on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems are gaining traction, indicating a rising concern over plastic pollution. - Cumulative Exposure Studies:
An emphasis on understanding the health impacts of cumulative exposures to multiple environmental toxins is emerging, moving beyond single-agent assessments. - Molecular Mechanisms of Toxicity:
There is an increasing focus on elucidating the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying toxicological effects, paving the way for targeted therapeutic strategies. - Epidemiological Studies on Environmental Pollutants:
Research linking environmental pollutants to health outcomes in human populations is trending, underscoring the importance of real-world implications of toxic exposures.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Chemical Toxicology:
There is a noticeable decline in research focused solely on traditional chemical toxicology without the integration of novel methodologies or interdisciplinary approaches. - Single Agent Studies:
Research examining the toxicity of single agents is becoming less frequent, with a shift towards studying combined exposures and their cumulative effects. - In Vivo Animal Models:
The reliance on in vivo animal models is decreasing as there is a growing interest in alternative methodologies, such as in vitro assays and computational predictive models. - General Environmental Monitoring:
Broad studies on environmental monitoring without specific toxicological focus are less common, as the journal emphasizes more detailed mechanistic insights and health outcomes. - Conventional Risk Assessment Models:
The declining use of traditional risk assessment frameworks suggests a shift towards more contemporary, integrated approaches that consider multiple exposure pathways and cumulative risks.
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