Abstract:

Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal (HERA) provides a resource for policy-makers and professionals researching and assessing environmental hazards to both humans and ecological systems. The editors expect papers published to be original, novel, of sound science, and purposeful for risk assessment, communication, management, and monitoring. The content of the papers should primarily contribute to the improvement of knowledge and methodology for risk assessment, including the establishment of measures for reducing, mitigating, and(or) preventing health risks in humans and ecosystems. Papers should not be of merely local or regional interest, but should address their implications for discipline-wide and(or) international relevance.

The journal is an international peer-reviewed publication that currently publishes ten issues annually. The journal's scope includes scientific and technical information and critical analysis in the areas of human health risk assessment, ecological risk assessment, and a few cross-cutting issues (e.g., climate change). These tracks are divided into the following research themes. Manuscripts that address any of these themes will be considered.