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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Detailed formatting and editorial standards are available in the Journal Style Sheet:
https://pollution-diseases-ojs.org/index.php/pd/journal-style-sheet

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Research Articles

Original scientific articles presenting empirical, theoretical, or methodological research related to environmental pollution, disease processes, and health impacts.

Review Articles

Critical and systematic review articles synthesizing existing research, theoretical frameworks, and methodological developments within the journal’s scope.

Case Studies

In-depth analyses of specific environmental, medical, or socio-ecological cases, including regional, historical, and contemporary examples.

Discussion

Analytical and conceptual contributions addressing theoretical, methodological, ethical, and institutional aspects of pollution, disease, and scientific responsibility.

Editorial Commentary

Editorial texts and invited commentaries providing context, reflection, and guidance on key scientific and societal issues relevant to the journal’s scope.

Discussions

The Discussions section is dedicated to scholarly debate, critical commentary, and conceptual analysis related to published research and emerging issues at the intersection of environmental pollution and human health. This section provides a forum for reasoned scientific discussion, responses to previously published articles, and the exchange of interdisciplinary perspectives. Contributions may include short discussion papers, commentaries, theoretical reflections, and evidence-based opinions that advance understanding, challenge assumptions, or propose new research directions.

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