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Impacts of Agrochemicals on Insects and Soil Organisms submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1706 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioindicators; biopesticides; decomposers; ecosystem services; ecotoxicology; nanomaterials; pesticides; symbiotoxicity; health risks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecotoxicology)
Micropollutants/Emerging Contaminants in Aquatic Environments: Occurrence, Environmental Fates, and Effects on Aquatic Organisms
edited by and Joorim Na
submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1202 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging contaminants; micropollutants; aquatic organisms; ecotoxicity; microplastics; pesticide; environmental fate; ecological effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Contaminants)
Toxicity of Central Nervous System (CNS) Modulators submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12831 | Submission Open
Keywords: toxicity; opioids; substances of abuse; illicit drugs; methamphetamine; cannabis; drugs of abuse; psychostimulants; nicotine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drugs Toxicity)
Exposure and Toxicity of Emerging Organic Pollutants in Environment and Human
edited by Shuyan Zhao and Shuhong Fang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10455 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging organic pollutants (EOPs); exposure and toxicity; environmental behaviors; human exposure and health risk assessment; bioaccumulation and biotransformation; environmental monitoring and analysis; EOPs removal technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Contaminants)
Environmental and Occupational Exposure to Chemical Agents and Health Challenges: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3672 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental exposure; occupational exposure; chemical agents; exposome; chemical mixtures; regulatory toxicology; health prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Exposome Analysis and Risk Assessment)
Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity of Environmental Factors
edited by Tao Chen, Jisheng Nie and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3175 | Submission Open
Keywords: reproductive and developmental toxicity; environmental pollutants; risk assessment; environmental epidemiology; protective and intervention strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity)
Eco-Environmental Risks of Emerging Pollutants and Their Relationships with Climate Change
edited by , Linan Liu and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2043 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging pollutants; ecological toxicity; microbial community structure; carbon/nitrogen cycling; greenhouse gas emissions; marine-terrestrial interfaces; global climate change; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Contaminants)
Toxicological Studies Using Zebrafish Models
edited by and Dong Wu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1686 | Submission Open
Keywords: zebrafish model; toxic substance; drugs; safety assessment; molecular mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecotoxicology)
Analysis of the Sources and Components of Aerosols in Air Pollution
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 842 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical and chemical properties; trace organic compound analysis technology; source apportionment; chemical component evolution during the pollution process; cytotoxicity and metabolic mechanism
Effects of Air Pollutants on Cardiorespiratory Health
edited by Weihong Chen, and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open
Keywords: air pollutants; cardiorespiratory toxicity; cardio-pulmonary function; air pollution exposure assessment; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; cardiovascular disease; airway inflammation; pulmonary fibrosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Air Pollution and Health)
Biomonitoring Persistent Organic Pollutants and Contaminants of Emerging Concern and Risk Assessment
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomonitoring of persistent organic pollutants; contaminants of emerging concern; risk assessment; environmental toxicology; exposure assessment; human health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Exposome Analysis and Risk Assessment)
Current Issues and Research Perspectives in Forensic Toxicology
edited by Marek Wiergowski, and Claudia Trignano
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1431 | Submission Open
Keywords: forensic toxicology; forensic analytical chemistry; postmortem toxicology; drugs of abuse detection; forensic alcohology; drug-impaired driving; forensic biochemistry; nanochemistry biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drugs Toxicity)
Acute Toxicity, Environmental Impact Assessment and Human Safety of Surfactants
edited by Manuela Lechuga and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2733 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic toxicity; ecotoxicological risk; environmental assessment; surfactants; risk assessment; human safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Contaminants)
Insights into Toxicological Effects of Micro- and Nano-Plastics
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submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: micro- and nano-plastics (MNPs); acute toxicity; chronic toxicity; alternative models; toxicological mechanisms; MNP and nutrient molecule interactions; size-dependent effects
New Trends in Hazardous Waste Treatment Under Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality Goals
edited by and Junhui Zhang
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: hazardous waste treatment; low-carbon technology; carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Toxicity Reduction and Environmental Remediation)
Source and Components Analysis of Aerosols in Air Pollution
edited by and Jiaqi Wang
submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8529 | Submission Open
Keywords: atmospheric aerosols; sources and composition of aerosols; toxicological characteristics; particulate matter; aerosol components
Occurrence and Toxicity of Microplastics in the Aquatic Compartment
edited by
submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic environment; microplastics; nanoplastics; aquatic ecosystems; environmental stressors; animals; ecological risk
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecotoxicology)
Traditional and Emerging Pollutants: Human Exposure Profiles and Health Effects
edited by
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14191 | Submission Open
Keywords: exposure assessment; emerging pollutants; mixed exposure; health effect and damage; epigenomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Toxicology and Epidemiology)
Heavy Breathing: Unveiling the Impact of Heavy Metals on Lung Health
edited by and Matthew Smith
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 489 | Submission Open
Keywords: heavy metals; lung health; risk assessment; exposure characterization; exposome; system toxicology; vulnerable populations; toxicological mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Toxicology and Epidemiology)
Remediation Strategies of Emerging Chemical Contaminants in Soils
edited by Zhenggui Wei
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantitative detection of soil ECCs; interaction mechanism between soil and ECCs; distribution of ECCs in soil; migration of ECCs in soil; mitigating the contamination of soil by ECCs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Contaminants)
Ozone Pollution and Adverse Health Impacts
edited by , and Meng Li
submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3748 | Submission Open
Keywords: air pollution; ozone; indoor pollution; ozone reaction products; volatile organic compounds; environmental epidemiology; environmental toxicology; health and well-being; risk assessment; control strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Air Pollution and Health)
Assessment and Remediation of Heavy Metal Contamination in Soil
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5775 | Submission Open
Keywords: heavy metal; risk assessment; remediation; soil; stabilization; safe production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Toxicity Reduction and Environmental Remediation)
Environmental Behaviors and Risk Assessment Methods of Typical Agricultural Environmental Pollutants
edited by Li Mu and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5397 | Submission Open
Keywords: heavy metals; micro-nanoparticles; microplastics; nitrogen and phosphorus pollution; environmental behavior; risk assessment; intelligent monitoring; multi-omics; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Exposome Analysis and Risk Assessment)
Health Risk Assessment of Exposure to Emerging Contaminants
edited by Suzhen Cao
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3123 | Submission Open
Keywords: health risk assessment; emerging contaminants; microplastics; endocrine disruptors; persistent organic pollutant; antibiotics; exposure pathways; exposure scenarios; exposure factors; toxicity mechanisms; epidemiological research; toxicological studies; risk mitigation strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Toxicology and Epidemiology)
New Approach Methodologies for Agrochemicals and Food Toxicology
edited by Chiachi Wang and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3021 | Submission Open
Keywords: new approach methodologies (NAMs); agrochemicals; food toxicology; non-animal testing; exposure assessment:; regulatory acceptance; omics technologies; in silico models; supporting development database
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agrochemicals and Food Toxicology)
Formation, Composition, and Potential Risks of Secondary Organic Aerosol
edited by Yuemeng Ji, Weina Zhang and Ling Liu
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2266 | Submission Open
Keywords: secondary organic aerosol; aerosol composition; new particle formation; aerosol processes; air quality; climate change; human health; BrC
(This special issue belongs to the Section Air Pollution and Health)
Harmful Substances and Safety Evaluation of Herbal Medicines
edited by , Ying Wang and Hongtao Jin
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1229 | Submission Open
Keywords: endogenous harmful substances; exogenous harmful substances; risk assessment; safety evaluation; security guidelines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drugs Toxicity)
Health Risk Evaluation of Hazardous Substances in Food
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 842 | Submission Open
Keywords: hazardous substances; food contaminants; heavy metals; pesticide residues; food additives; microbial toxins; food packaging contaminants; food processing byproducts; health risk assessment; dietary exposure assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agrochemicals and Food Toxicology)
Environmental Behavior and Risks of Organic Pollutants
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 521 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic pollutants; emerging pollutants; environmental fate; environmental toxicity; risk assessment; water; soil
Ecotoxicological Monitoring of Aquatic Systems submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open
Keywords: pollutants; monitoring; bioindicators; ecotoxicology; environmental impact; risk assessment; pollution mitigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecotoxicology)
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Ecological Impacts and Human Health Risks
edited by Thimo Groffen
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open
Keywords: PFAS; ecotoxicity; toxicity; health effect; fate; transport; bioavailability; bioaccumulation; biomagnification; risk assessment
Occupational Exposure Risk Assessment of Air Pollutants
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational health; air pollution; air quality monitoring; exposure assessment; particulate matter (PM); volatile organic compounds (VOCs); emerging air pollutants; industrial pollutants; environmental exposure; inhalation exposure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Air Pollution and Health)
Neurotoxicity of Heavy Metals
edited by and Shali Yu
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular studies; epidemiology; oxidative stress; heavy metal; environmental pollution; cellular apoptosis; protein or rna regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurotoxicity)
Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology of Water Contamination submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: water contamination; emerging pollutants; the development of methods for water monitoring; toxicology; water remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Toxicity Reduction and Environmental Remediation)
Evaluating DNA Damage and Toxicological Effects
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: DNA damage; DNA repair; toxicological effect; nucleic acid biomarker; DNA adduct
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Toxicology and Epidemiology)
Study on Biological Treatment Technology for Waste Management
edited by and Xiaodong Xin
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: Biological treatment; Waste management; Resource recovery; Process optimization; Bioremediation; Microbial ecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Toxicity Reduction and Environmental Remediation)
Understanding Contaminant Bioaccumulation and Toxicokinetics: A One Health Perspective submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 782 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioaccumulation; toxicokinetics; emerging contaminants; terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems; trophic transfer; food safety; edible organisms; human exposure; regulatory limits; environmental health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecotoxicology)
Environmental Transport and Transformation of Pollutants
edited by
submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13343 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Toxicity Reduction and Environmental Remediation)
Nano-Toxicity: Exploring the Ecotoxicological Impacts of Nanoparticles and Combined Exposures
edited by
submission deadline 18 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecotoxicology; environmental toxicology; biological effects; nanoparticles; microplastics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecotoxicology)
Exposure to Chemicals and Health Effects in Occupational and Everyday Settings submission deadline 19 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2962 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemicals; workplaces; workers; exposure; toxicity; methods; daily life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Toxicology and Epidemiology)
Hazard Assessment of per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Sub-Stances (PFAS)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances; PFAS; environmental impact; health effects; risk assessment methodologies; toxicological studies; environmental monitoring; hazard assessment; risk assessment; hazard assessment; risk assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Contaminants)
Cadmium Pollution and Occupational Exposure
edited by Yasushi Suwazono
submission deadline 26 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3198 | Submission Open
Keywords: cadmium; environmental exposure; general population; occupational medicine; renal effect; mortality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Toxicology and Epidemiology)
Classical Environmental Process Modeling, Interpretable Machine Learning, and Their Integrative Innovations—Targeting Atmospheric, Water, and Soil submission deadline 26 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 861 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental models; environmental simulation; environmental management; machine learning; deep learning; source apportionment; atmosphere; soil; water
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and Reproductive Toxicology submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11712 | Submission Open
Keywords: reproductive toxicology; endocrine disruptors; environmental pollutions; parabens; pesticides; plastic; phthalates; metals; polychlorinated biphenyls; polybrominated compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity)
The Toxicity of Heavy Metals and Chemical Pollutants in Agricultural Soil and Plants: Ecological Risks and Remediation
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8293 | Submission Open
Keywords: heavy metals; chemical pollutants; ecological risks; remediation; soil and plants; soil microorganisms; migration and transformation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Toxicity Reduction and Environmental Remediation)
Antibiotics and Resistance Genes in Environment
edited by and Shimei Zheng
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2996 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotics; antibiotic resistance genes; environmental fate; human health; ecosystem impact; risk assessment; mitigation strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Contaminants)
PFAS Toxicology and Metabolism—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2170 | Submission Open
Keywords: PFAS; toxicity; metabolism; toxicokinetics; adverse outcomes; omics; biotransformation; biomonitoring; new approach methodologies (NAMs); non-targeted analysis (NTA)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Contaminants)
Computational Toxicology: Exposure and Assessment
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1571 | Submission Open
Keywords: toxicology; mutagenicity; carcinogenicity; chronic toxicity; eco-toxicity; QSPR/QSAR; validation; risk assessment; new approach methodologies; artificial intelligence; Monte Carlo method; SMILES and quasi-SMILES; read across; mathematical toxicology; exposure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Novel Methods in Toxicology Research)
Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress from Environmental and Occupational Exposure: Implications for Health Risk Assessment
edited by , Peter Sly and Mohammad Hoseini
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1138 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers; human biomonitoring; health risk assessment; oxidative stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Exposome Analysis and Risk Assessment)
Health Effects of Air Pollution on Children and Adolescents
edited by Jing Li
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 709 | Submission Open
Keywords: air pollution; health effects; PM2.5; ozone; nitrogen oxides; children; adolescents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Air Pollution and Health)
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