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Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology

Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology publishes studies on the environmental chemistry, distribution, dynamics, and fate of pollutants, and the biologic and toxic effects of man-made chemical pollutants on ecotoxicological animal models and plants. The journal covers environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, environmental remediation strategies, and ecological risk assessment, with emphasis on emerging environmental chemicals, global environmental studies, interdisciplinary work, environmentally relevant exposure studies, and science-based information for sustainable management of ecosystems.

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Subject Toxicology
Impact Factor 8.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2590-1826
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: USD 1200, excluding taxes.

Submission Instructions

Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required. Abstract should be structured for Research Articles. Structured abstract should provide the context or background for the research and state its purpose, basic procedures, main findings, and principal conclusions.
Manuscript Research Articles should generally be organized into Introduction, Material and Methods, Results and Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include a maximum of 6 keywords and, if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing, a declaration section before the references specifying the tool or service used and the reason for its use.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in numerical order of appearance. Journal names in references should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, captions to illustrations must be supplied separately, and tables must be submitted as editable text. Figures must be numbered according to their sequence in the text and include captions, while tables must be numbered consecutively and include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required.
Manuscript Review Articles should provide a complete state-of-the-art overview of topics with significant recent development, presented in comprehensive depth and with a balanced perspective. The manuscript must include keywords, complete the declarations tool, and include a 'Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' section before the references if such tools were used.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in numerical order of appearance. Review Articles should include a comprehensive bibliography, and journal names in the reference list should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file with captions supplied separately, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Figures must include relevant captions, and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Editorial

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required.
Manuscript The article must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections with numbered subsections. The manuscript must include a maximum of 6 keywords immediately after the abstract, complete the declarations tool, and include a 'Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' section before the references if such tools were used.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in numerical order of appearance. Journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file and captions must be supplied separately rather than attached to the figure. Figures must include relevant captions and be numbered in sequence, and tables must be submitted as editable text, numbered consecutively, and include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Perspective

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required.
Manuscript Perspective articles should not normally exceed 3,000 words. The article must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include a maximum of 6 keywords and, if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing, a declaration section before the references stating the tool or service used and the reason for its use.
References Perspective articles allow up to 30 references. References must be indicated by number in square brackets in the text. The reference list must be numbered in the order in which references appear in the text, and journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Perspective articles should include no more than 4 display items, including figures, tables, and boxes. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, captions must be supplied separately, and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures must include relevant captions, and all tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Recent Publications

Parental arsenic exposure induces anxiety-like behaviors in offspring larvae via maternal lipid accumulation and oxidative stress

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

2 days submission to first decision; 26 days submission to decision after review; 63 days submission to acceptance; 2 days acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Article publishing charge (APC): USD 1200, excluding taxes.

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Research Topics

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Heavy metals in environment Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity Recycling and Waste Management Techniques Mercury impact and mitigation studies Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants Air Quality and Health Impacts Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology Chromium effects and bioremediation Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions Analytical chemistry methods development Environmental remediation with nanomaterials Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

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