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  4/2/2025

  Vol. 265 No. 44-66 (2025)

  The rising occurrence and growing intensity of humanitarian emergencies—such as armed conflict, mass displacement, natural disasters driven by climate change, and emerging infectious diseases—continue to present formidable challenges for public health infrastructure worldwide. These situations often result in the breakdown of critical services, mass migration, and serious disruptions in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems. Such disruptions significantly increase the risk of infectious disease transmission and weaken disease detection and control mechanisms.

  This special issue seeks to investigate the convergence of epidemiological science, environmental risk factors, and humanitarian crisis contexts, with an emphasis on:

  • Patterns and burden of diseases in displaced and high-risk populations
  • Environmental factors including contaminated water, inadequate sanitation, and air pollution
  • Use of epidemiological tools, modeling, and rapid-response surveillance in unstable environments
  • Psychological and mental health consequences of displacement and environmental adversity
  • Strategies to strengthen the adaptability and functionality of public health systems in crisis-prone regions
  • Data-driven interventions and health policy approaches aimed at reducing disease risk during emergencies

  We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, case reports, and policy-focused papers that present novel insights and practical frameworks for managing health challenges in emergency contexts. Submissions from conflict-affected and resource-limited regions are particularly encouraged to foster inclusivity and global relevance in the public health dialogue.

  Core Areas of Interest Include (but are not limited to):

  • Transmission dynamics and outbreak patterns in internally displaced populations and refugee communities
  • Sanitation and hygiene practices within zones affected by conflict or disaster
  • Public health outcomes stemming from climate-induced environmental crises
  • Development and deployment of integrated disease monitoring and alert systems
  • Multisectoral coordination in emergency response and humanitarian health management
  • Application of One Health methodologies in fragile and emergency-affected settings
    
    
    
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  AR-PR

  Vol. 69 No. 4 (2025)
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  The New Finding In EMR Researches

  Vol. 264 No. 3 (2025)

  Environmental Health

  Issue Description:

  The increasing frequency and severity of humanitarian crises—including armed conflicts, forced displacement, climate-induced disasters, and disease outbreaks—pose significant challenges to global public health systems. These crises often lead to the collapse of essential infrastructure, displacement of populations, and disruption of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, which collectively exacerbate the spread of infectious diseases and hinder disease surveillance and response efforts.

  This special issue aims to explore the intersection of public health epidemiology, environmental determinants, and human crises, with a particular focus on:

  • Disease burden and outbreak dynamics in displaced and vulnerable populations
  • Environmental health determinants such as unsafe water, poor sanitation, and air pollution
  • Epidemiological modeling and real-time surveillance in crisis settings
  • Mental health impacts of displacement and environmental stressors
  • Public health system resilience and preparedness in fragile settings
  • Evidence-based interventions and policies for mitigating health risks in humanitarian emergencies

  The issue invites original research, reviews, case studies, and policy analyses that highlight innovative approaches to understanding and managing public health threats in crisis-affected settings. Contributions from low-resource and conflict-affected regions are especially encouraged to promote equity and global representation in public health knowledge.

  Key themes include but are not limited to:

  • Outbreak epidemiology in refugee and IDP camps
  • Environmental hygiene in conflict zones
  • Health impacts of climate change-induced disasters
  • Integrated disease surveillance and early warning systems
  • Cross-sectoral responses to complex emergencies
  • One Health approaches during humanitarian crises