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Scandinavian Journal Of Work Environment & Health

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health is an internationally renowned journal in occupational and environmental health. Its 2024 impact factor is 4.3, ranking 47 of 419 Public, Environmental and Occupational Health journals globally, with a Journal Citation Indicator of 1.23. It has operated as a gold open access journal since 1 January 2021.

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Subject Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 4.3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 0355-3140
eISSN 1795-990X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range €3200 open access fee or €1600 for short communications; exceptions can be granted under very special conditions

Submission Instructions

Scandinavian Journal Of Work Environment & Health accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Full Paper/Communication

Cover Letter An accompanying letter is required. The accompanying letter must state that the manuscript has been read by all authors, that all authors meet authorship requirements, and that each author believes the manuscript represents honest work.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Text from introduction to conclusion must not exceed 4000 words. The anonymous main manuscript must include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, with Concluding Remarks optional. The title page must include a 60-word summary of what is new in the paper or the policy implications of the paper.
References References should be about 40. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in first-citation order and cited by Arabic numerals in parentheses, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors, the first six followed by et al for more than six, and journal titles abbreviated.
Figures & Tables Submissions are limited to 5 standard-size tables and/or figures. Tables and figures must be placed at the end of the text after the reference list, although figures may be submitted as a separate file if they cannot be placed there for technical reasons. Tables must use alphabetical footnotes and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that the manuscript has been read by all authors, that authorship requirements have been met by all authors, that each author believes the manuscript represents honest work, and it should identify the article type.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results and Conclusions.
Manuscript Text must not exceed 5000 words. Systematic reviews must include a well-defined question, concrete inclusion and exclusion criteria, a systematic search of the literature, and well-defined methods for synthesizing results from individual studies. The title page must include a 60-word summary of what is new in the paper or its policy implications, and key terms must not duplicate words in the title.
References Forty references are preferred, but additional references may be allowed if the review is based on a large number of included studies. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention using Arabic numerals in parentheses, list all authors if there are six or fewer or the first six followed by "et al" if there are more than six, and use abbreviated journal titles.
Figures & Tables Five tables and figures are preferred, but additional tables or figures may be allowed depending on the circumstances. Tables and figures must be placed at the end of the text after the reference list, although figures may be submitted separately if they cannot be placed there for technical reasons. Longer-than-standard tables may be allowed.
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Other Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state that the manuscript has been read by all authors, that authorship requirements have been met by all authors, that each author believes the manuscript represents honest work, and should include the article type.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must include an introduction followed by Methods, Results, and Discussion, and reviews that are not systematic must still include a search strategy and criteria for included studies. The title page must include a 60-word summary of what is new in the paper or the policy implications of the paper, a running head of no more than 60 characters, and key terms that do not duplicate words in the title.
References References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited with Arabic numerals in parentheses, list all authors when there are six or fewer and the first six followed by et al when there are more than six, and use abbreviated journal titles.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be placed at the end of the text after the reference list, although figures may be submitted separately if they cannot be placed there for technical reasons. Tables must be self-explanatory, mentioned in the text, and use alphabetical footnotes.
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Short Communication

Cover Letter An accompanying letter is required. The accompanying letter must state that all authors have read the manuscript, that authorship requirements have been met by all authors, and that each author believes the manuscript represents honest work.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results and Conclusions.
Manuscript Text from introduction to conclusion must not exceed 1500 words. Main manuscript must include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, with Concluding Remarks optional. The title page must include a 60-word summary of what is new in the paper or the policy implications of the paper and key terms must not duplicate words in the title.
References References are limited to 20. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention using Arabic numerals in parentheses, journal titles must be abbreviated, unpublished observations and personal communications cannot be used, and list all authors if six or fewer or the first six followed by et al if more than six.
Figures & Tables Submissions are limited to 2 standard-size tables and/or figures. Tables and figures must be placed at the end of the text after the reference list, or figures may be submitted as a separate file if they cannot be placed there for technical reasons. Tables must use alphabetical footnotes and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals.
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Consensus Reports

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and should include the article type. Cover letter must state that the manuscript has been read by all authors, that all authors meet authorship requirements, and that each author believes the manuscript represents honest work.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results and Conclusions.
Manuscript Main manuscript must be anonymous and include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, with Concluding Remarks optional. Title page must include a 60-word summary of what is new in the paper or the policy implications of the paper and a running head of no more than 60 characters.
References References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited with Arabic numerals in parentheses, list all authors if six or fewer or the first six followed by et al if more than six, and use abbreviated journal titles.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be placed at the end of the text after the reference list, although figures may be submitted as a separate file if they cannot be placed there for technical reasons. Tables must use minimal formatting with alphabetical footnotes and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals.
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Recent Publications

Perfection should not hinder progress towards occupational exposure limits for psychosocial hazard: A reply to Guseva Canu and van der Molen

Roman Pauli, Jessica Lang, Andreas Müller, Yacine Taibi, Thomas Kraus, Yannick Metzler

10.5271/sjweh.4313
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Large language model exposure and precarious occupations: Unpacking relationships in the Canadian labor force

Arif Jetha, Qing Liao, Peter Smith, Viet Vu, Aviroop Biswas, Brendan Smith, Faraz Vahid Shahidi

10.5271/sjweh.4312
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Night shift work and the acceleration of chronic kidney disease onset: dose–response relationships, interactions with cardiometabolic genetic risk, and metabolomic mediators

Xianglian Cai, Yiwei Zhang, Ziliang Ye, Yanjun Zhang, Sisi Yang, Xiaoqin Gan, Hao Xiang, Yu Huang, Yiting Wu, Dan Chen, Xiaolong Liang, Xianhui Qin, Yuanyuan Zhang

10.5271/sjweh.4296
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Night shift work and breast cancer risk: A cohort study based on payroll and survey data from Finland

Rahman Shiri, Päivi Vanttola, Jenni Ervasti, Aki Koskinen, Johnni Hansen, Mikko Härmä

10.5271/sjweh.4309
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Multiple maternal occupational exposures during pregnancy and newborn size at birth: analysis of the ELFE cohort, a French longitudinal study of children

Marie Tartaglia, Kellian Jaunas, Sabyne Audignon-Durand, Marie-Tülin Houot, Maxime Turuban, Nel Roeleveld, Jack Siemiatycki, Marie Noëlle Dufourg, Camille Carles, Corinne Pilorget, Sanni Uuksulainen, Michelle C Turner, Alexis Descatha, Ronan Garlantézec, Fleur Delva

10.5271/sjweh.4289
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

6 days to first decision for all manuscripts; 59 days until first round of peer review is complete; 4.2 months from submission to acceptance; 20 days from acceptance to publication

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Is a cover letter required?

An accompanying letter should include information on prior or duplicate publication or submission elsewhere of any part of the work, financial or other relationships that might lead to a conflict of interest, a statement that all authors have read the manuscript and meet authorship requirements and believe the manuscript represents honest work, and any other information useful to the editor such as the article type.

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What are the publication costs?

The journal accepts only open access content. The open access fee is €3200 or €1600 for short communications, with exceptions granted only under very special conditions.

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Research Topics

Workplace Health and Well-being Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Occupational and environmental lung diseases Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment Occupational exposure and asthma Occupational Health and Safety Research Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue Employment and Welfare Studies Air Quality and Health Impacts Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity Effects of Vibration on Health Occupational Health and Performance Retirement, Disability, and Employment Occupational health in dentistry Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity Sleep and related disorders Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Circadian rhythm and melatonin Chemical Safety and Risk Management Noise Effects and Management Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals Physical Activity and Health Work-Family Balance Challenges

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