Science of The Total Environment
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Environmental Challenges into Opportunities
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Environmental Pollution and Contamination:
Research on the sources, effects, and mitigation of various pollutants, including heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics, across different environmental compartments such as air, water, and soil. - Ecological and Health Impacts:
Studies examining the effects of environmental changes and pollutants on human health, wildlife, and ecosystem functions, often incorporating epidemiological approaches and toxicological assessments. - Climate Change and Biodiversity:
Investigations into how climate change alters ecological dynamics, species interactions, and biodiversity, including adaptations of flora and fauna to changing environmental conditions. - Sustainable Practices and Technologies:
Development and assessment of innovative technologies and practices aimed at enhancing sustainability, such as bio-remediation methods, waste management strategies, and resource recovery techniques. - Hydrology and Water Quality:
Research focusing on water resources, including hydrological modeling, water quality assessment, and the impacts of land use and management practices on aquatic ecosystems. - Soil Health and Management:
Studies on soil properties, microbial communities, and the effects of agricultural practices on soil health, emphasizing sustainable land-use strategies.
Trending and Emerging
- Microplastics Research:
There is a notable increase in studies addressing the sources, effects, and remediation strategies for microplastics, reflecting growing public concern and regulatory scrutiny over plastic pollution. - Antibiotic Resistance and Environmental Health:
Research on the spread of antibiotic resistance through environmental pathways, particularly in wastewater and agricultural runoff, has gained traction, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human health and environmental integrity. - Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategies:
Emerging studies are focusing on adaptive management practices that enhance ecosystem resilience to climate change, including the restoration of degraded ecosystems and sustainable land use. - Wastewater-Based Epidemiology:
The application of wastewater analysis to monitor public health trends, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen a significant rise, showcasing its utility in early detection of disease outbreaks. - Integrated Environmental Management Approaches:
There's a growing emphasis on holistic approaches that integrate various environmental and socio-economic factors, promoting sustainable development and ecosystem services. - Emerging Contaminants:
Research on contaminants of emerging concern, such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products, is becoming increasingly prevalent, reflecting the need to understand their impacts on ecosystems and human health.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Agricultural Practices:
Research on conventional farming methods has waned as there is a growing emphasis on sustainable agriculture, agroecology, and regenerative practices that enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services. - Single-Pollutant Studies:
The focus on isolated studies of single pollutants is decreasing as interdisciplinary approaches that consider multiple contaminants and their interactions are becoming more prevalent. - Static Environmental Assessments:
There is a decline in studies that provide static snapshots of environmental conditions without considering dynamic changes and long-term trends, as researchers increasingly recognize the importance of temporal and spatial variability. - Historical Pollution Case Studies:
Research centered on historical pollution events is less frequent, as current studies focus more on real-time assessments and predictive modeling for future scenarios. - Local Case Studies:
The trend is shifting away from localized case studies towards more global and regional assessments that can inform broader environmental policies and practices.
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