Understanding Contaminant Bioaccumulation and Toxicokinetics: A One Health Perspective
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2025 | Viewed by 49
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Interests: ecotoxicology; ecological risk assessment; bioaccumulation assays; insects; novel protein sources; toxicokinetic modeling; contaminants transfer; circularity; sustainable agriculture
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that the Special Issue (SI) entitled “Understanding contaminant bioaccumulation and toxicokinetics: A One Health Perspective” is now open for submissions.
This SI seeks to find relevant works with the bioaccumulation of (emerging) contaminants in terrestrial and aquatic environments, emphasizing their potential consequences for human health. Studies involving toxicokinetic modeling or similar modeling approaches are especially valued.
We encourage works that explore how bioaccumulating contaminants in terrestrial and aquatic organisms could impact or threaten human health. Such research should also promote solutions and mitigation strategies for reducing exposure risk. Realistic contamination scenarios and relevant environmental concentrations are always preferable.
Food and feed safety-related studies are also welcome, particularly those supporting regulatory frameworks and livestock management strategies to foster sustainable and safe food and feed supply chains. Additionally, we invite research aligned with circular economy and zero-waste principles, where reducing contaminant exposure through sustainable resource use can promote environmental, animal, and human health under the One Health framework.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Diogo N. Cardoso
Dr. Ana Rita R. Silva
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- bioaccumulation
- toxicokinetics
- emerging contaminants
- terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
- trophic transfer
- food safety
- edible organisms
- human exposure
- regulatory limits
- environmental health
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