Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

I. Chemical Sciences (Foundational & Applied)

• Green Chemistry & Sustainable Synthesis:
  • Catalysis for green processes (organocatalysis, biocatalysis, photocatalysis).
  • Sustainable feedstocks and renewable resources.
  • Green solvents and reaction media.
  • Atom economy, waste reduction, and process intensification.
  • Circular chemistry approaches.
• Materials Chemistry for Sustainability & Health:
  • Nanomaterials for environmental remediation (e.g., water purification, air filtration).
  • Sustainable polymers and composites (biodegradable, self-healing).
  • Materials for energy storage and conversion (batteries, fuel cells).
  • Advanced membranes for separation and purification.
  • Biomaterials for medical applications (implants, drug delivery).
• Analytical Chemistry & Environmental Monitoring:
  • Advanced analytical techniques for detecting pollutants in air, water, and soil (e.g., spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry).
  • Sensors and biosensors for real-time environmental and health monitoring.
  • Trace analysis of emerging contaminants (PFAS, microplastics, pharmaceuticals).
  • Environmental forensics and source apportionment.
• Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry:
  • Drug discovery and design (small molecules, biologics, gene therapies).
  • Chemical probes for biological systems.
  • Target identification and validation.
  • Bioconjugation and targeted drug delivery.
  • High-throughput screening and combinatorial chemistry.
• Computational Chemistry & Chemoinformatics:
  • Molecular modeling and simulation of chemical processes.
  • Quantum chemistry for predicting material properties and reaction mechanisms.
  • Machine learning and AI in chemical discovery and optimization.
  • Chemoinformatics for drug design and material science.

II. Biological Sciences (Fundamental & Applied)

• Microbiology & Biotechnology:
  • Environmental microbiology (bioremediation, microbial ecology, carbon cycling).
  • Biotechnology for sustainable agriculture and waste management.
  • Synthetic biology and metabolic engineering for chemical production and bioenergy.
  • Microbiome research (human, animal, environmental) and its impact on health and disease.
  • Antimicrobial resistance and novel antimicrobial discovery.
• Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics:
  • Next-generation sequencing and omics technologies.
  • CRISPR-Cas and other gene editing technologies.
  • Functional genomics and proteomics.
  • Bioinformatics and computational biology for large-scale data analysis.
• Cell Biology & Molecular Mechanisms:
  • Cellular signaling pathways in health and disease.
  • Molecular mechanisms of disease progression.
  • Organelle function and cellular economics.
  • Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.
• Ecology & Biodiversity:
  • Ecosystem dynamics and functioning (terrestrial, aquatic, marine).
  • Conservation biology and biodiversity protection.
  • Ecological modeling and monitoring.
  • Impacts of climate change on ecosystems and species.
• Plant Biology & Agricultural Biotechnology:
  • Plant responses to environmental stressors (drought, salinity, pollution).
  • Phytoremediation and plant-based technologies for environmental clean-up.
  • Sustainable agriculture and crop improvement (e.g., climate-resilient crops).

III. Environmental Sciences (Monitoring, Impact & Solutions)

• Climate Change & Atmospheric Sciences:
  • Climate modeling and projections.
  • Atmospheric chemistry and air pollution dynamics.
  • Greenhouse gas emissions, monitoring, and mitigation strategies.
  • Climate change impacts and adaptation measures.
  • Climate geoengineering concepts.
• Water Resources & Hydrology:
  • Water quality and pollution control (freshwater, marine).
  • Water resources management and sustainability.
  • Hydrological modeling and forecasting.
  • Wastewater treatment and reuse technologies.
  • Groundwater contamination and remediation.
• Soil Science & Land Management:
  • Soil contamination and remediation.
  • Sustainable land use and agriculture.
  • Soil erosion and degradation prevention.
  • Carbon sequestration in soils.
• Environmental Engineering & Technology:
  • Sustainable waste management and recycling technologies.
  • Air pollution control technologies.
  • Renewable energy systems and sustainable infrastructure.
  • Environmental impact assessment and life cycle thinking.
  • Noise pollution control.
• Environmental Toxicology & Risk Assessment:
  • Effects of chemical and biological pollutants on living organisms and ecosystems.
  • Risk assessment and management of toxic substances.
  • Biomonitoring and biomarkers of environmental exposure.
  • Emerging contaminants and their ecotoxicological impacts.

IV. Medical Sciences (Diagnosis, Treatment & Public Health)

• Precision Medicine & Personalized Therapies:
  • Tailoring treatments based on individual genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.
  • Pharmacogenomics and targeted drug therapies.
  • Biomarker discovery and validation.
• Regenerative Medicine & Tissue Engineering:
  • Stem cell therapies and applications.
  • Bioprinting of tissues and organs.
  • Gene therapy and gene editing in clinical applications.
• Medical Diagnostics & Imaging:
  • Advanced diagnostic tools and biosensors.
  • Novel imaging techniques (e.g., molecular imaging, AI-enhanced imaging).
  • Point-of-care diagnostics.
• Infectious Diseases & Global Health:
  • Emerging infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness.
  • Vaccine development and immunology.
  • Antiviral and antimicrobial strategies.
  • Global health disparities and health equity.
• Neuroscience & Mental Health:
  • Molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurological disorders.
  • New therapeutic approaches for brain diseases.
  • Mental health interventions and strategies.
• Oncology & Cancer Research:
  • Novel cancer therapies (immunotherapy, targeted therapy).
  • Early detection and diagnosis of cancer.
  • Mechanisms of cancer progression and metastasis.
• Public Health & Epidemiology:
  • Environmental epidemiology and health impacts of pollution.
  • Disease surveillance and prevention strategies.
  • Health promotion and health policy.
  • One Health approach (interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health).

V. Interdisciplinary & Cross-Cutting Themes

• One Health: The intricate connections between human, animal, and environmental health.
• Data Science & Artificial Intelligence:
  • Big data analytics in environmental and medical sciences.
  • AI/ML for drug discovery, personalized medicine, and disease diagnosis.
  • AI for environmental modeling, monitoring, and prediction.
• Nanotechnology in Biomedicine & Environment:
  • Nanomedicine for targeted drug delivery and diagnostics.
  • Nanomaterials for environmental remediation and sensing.
• Ethics, Policy & Regulation:
  • Ethical considerations in genetic engineering, AI in medicine, and environmental interventions.
  • Regulatory frameworks for new technologies.
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their scientific and technological implementation.
  • Environmental justice and equity.