Advances in Water Quality and Microbial Ecology
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microbial ecology; microbial diversity; aquatic environments; antibiotic resistance
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Interests: microbial diversity; microbial biotechnology; antimicrobial natural products
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Water is fundamental for ecosystem functioning, public health, and sustainable development. Environmental changes, increased anthropogenic activities, and ongoing climate change have direct implications for both water quality and the intricate structure and functioning of aquatic microbial communities. Understanding these relationships is crucial for developing effective water management and protection strategies.
This Special Issue of Applied Sciences focuses on the latest advancements in the study of water quality, microbial community dynamics, and the interactions between environmental factors and microbial life. We invite authors to submit experimental, theoretical, and review papers addressing the following topics:
- Innovative methods for water quality assessment (including molecular and bioinformatics techniques);
- The structure, function, and diversity of aquatic microbial ecosystems;
- The impact of climate change and human activities on aquatic microbial ecology;
- Biotechnological and ecological solutions for improving water quality;
- Monitoring and managing microbiological risks in drinking, recreational, and wastewater;
- Using omics, artificial intelligence, and ecosystem modeling in aquatic environment research.
This Special Issue will provide an interdisciplinary platform for knowledge exchange among researchers in the fields of environmental microbiology, sanitary engineering, ecotoxicology, and water environmental sciences. We encourage the submission of original research articles, reviews, and case studies showcasing the latest trends and innovative approaches in water quality assessment and protection.
Dr. Łukasz Kubera
Dr. Anna Toruńska-Sitarz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- water pollution
- water quality monitoring
- sustainable water management
- one health approach
- water microbiology and public health
- microbial ecology
- microbial diversity
- toxicology of aquatic microorganisms
- antibiotic resistance
- aquatic ecosystem health
- water quality technologies
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