HUMAN AND ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT

Human and Ecological Risk Assessment provides a resource for professionals researching and assessing environmental hazards to both humans and ecological systems. The editors expect papers published to be original, of sound science, purposeful for risk analysis (assessment, communication, management) and related areas, well written (in English), and a contribution to the scientific literature. The journal's emphasis is on publication of papers that contribute to improvements in human and ecological health. The journal is an international, fully peer-reviewed publication that publishes eight issues annually. The journal's scope includes scientific and technical information and critical analysis in the following areas: Quantitative Risk Assessment Comparative Risk Assessment Integrated Human & Ecological Risk Assessment Risk Assessment Applications to Human & Ecosystems Health Exposure Assessment Environmental Fate Assessment Multi-Media Assessment Hazard Assessment Environmental Epidemiology Statistical Models and Methods Methods Development/Improvement Toxicokinetics Modeling Animal to Human Extrapolation Risk Perception/Communication Risk Management Regulatory Issues Within these areas, HERA also welcomes manuscripts that present reviews, case studies, workshop reports, and perspectives. Manuscripts will be considered that address any of the wide range of issues associated with the entire risk assessment process. Examples of the types of manuscripts encouraged for submittal include: Original data on relevant topics (e.g., exposure and hazard assessment) Critical reviews of current methods for risk assessment Improved extrapolation methods (e.g., interspecies, high to low dose) Biological mechanism-based risk assessment procedures Improved biomathematical modeling International approaches to risk analysis Case studies Commentaries Technical debates Improved risk communication