Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

Chemical Sciences:

• Advanced Materials:
  • Nanomaterials for environmental remediation and sensing
  • Polymers for sustainable applications (biodegradable plastics, recycling technologies)
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent-Organic Frameworks (COFs) for catalysis, separation, and energy storage
  • Supramolecular Chemistry and self-assembly
  • Smart and responsive materials
• Catalysis:
  • Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis for sustainable chemical processes
  • Biocatalysis and enzyme engineering
  • Photocatalysis for environmental cleanup and energy conversion
  • Electrocatalysis for energy storage and conversion
• Analytical Chemistry:
  • Advanced techniques for environmental monitoring and analysis (e.g., spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry)
  • Development of new sensors for pollutants and biomolecules
  • Data analysis and chemometrics in environmental and chemical studies
• Energy and Fuels:
  • Renewable energy sources (solar, wind, biomass) and their chemical aspects
  • Energy storage solutions (batteries, fuel cells)
  • Carbon capture and utilization technologies
  • Biofuels and bio-based chemicals
• Synthetic Chemistry:
  • Development of new synthetic methodologies with reduced environmental impact
  • Organocatalysis and metal-free catalysis
  • Flow chemistry and continuous processes
  • Medicinal chemistry and drug discovery with environmental considerations

Biological Sciences:

• Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering:
  • CRISPR-Cas9 and other gene editing technologies for various applications
  • Synthetic biology and the design of new biological systems
  • Biopharmaceuticals and advanced drug delivery systems
  • Metabolic engineering for biofuel and biochemical production
• Ecology and Biodiversity:
  • Climate change impacts on ecosystems and species
  • Conservation biology and strategies for biodiversity preservation
  • Ecosystem services and their economic valuation
  • Invasive species and their management
  • Microbial ecology and its role in nutrient cycling and environmental processes
• Molecular and Cellular Biology:
  • Advances in understanding cellular processes and signaling pathways
  • Structural biology and its applications in drug design and biotechnology
  • Genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics for understanding biological systems
  • Neuroscience and the study of the nervous system
• Environmental Microbiology:
  • Bioremediation of contaminated environments
  • Microbial fuel cells and other bioenergy technologies
  • The role of microorganisms in climate change and nutrient cycling
  • Detection and control of waterborne and airborne pathogens
• Plant Science:
  • Plant biotechnology for crop improvement and stress tolerance
  • Plant physiology and responses to environmental changes
  • Sustainable agriculture and plant-microbe interactions

Environmental Sciences:

• Pollution Control and Remediation:
  • Water and wastewater treatment technologies
  • Air pollution monitoring and control
  • Soil contamination and remediation strategies
  • Waste management and recycling technologies
  • Emerging pollutants and their environmental fate and effects (e.g., microplastics, pharmaceuticals)
• Climate Change and its Impacts:
  • Climate modeling and prediction
  • Mitigation strategies (reducing greenhouse gas emissions)
  • Adaptation strategies for dealing with the impacts of climate change
  • Carbon sequestration and storage
  • Climate policy and governance
• Water Resources Management:
  • Water scarcity and drought management
  • Water quality assessment and management
  • Hydrology and the impact of land use change on water resources
  • Integrated water resources management
• Ecology and Ecosystem Management:
  • Ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation
  • Conservation of natural habitats and protected areas
  • Sustainable forestry and land management
  • Urban ecology and green infrastructure
• Environmental Health:
  • Impact of environmental pollutants on human health
  • Exposure assessment and risk management
  • Environmental justice and health disparities
  • ????? between climate change and human health

Overarching Themes:

• Sustainability: 
  • Sustainable Chemistry and Green Chemistry Practices
  • Sustainable Resource Management (water, energy, materials)
  • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production
  • Environmental Sustainability and Ecosystem Preservation
  • Sustainable Development Goals and the role of science
• Interdisciplinary Approaches: Topics that bridge the gaps between the three core sciences.
  • Biogeochemical Cycles and their Anthropogenic Impacts
  • Environmental Biotechnology and its Applications
  • Chemical Ecology and Biological Interactions
  • The Nexus of Water, Energy, and Food
  • Systems-level understanding of environmental and biological processes

Emerging and Interdisciplinary Topics:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Environmental and Biological Sciences: For data analysis, modeling, and prediction.
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Monitoring and Management.
• Citizen Science and Public Engagement in Research.
• Ethics and Policy in Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Research.
• Education and Outreach in STEM fields.