(ISSN 2771-9871)
Recent Progress in Nutrition (ISSN 2771-9871) is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. This periodical is devoted to publishing high-quality papers that describe the most significant and cutting-edge research in all areas of nutritional sciences. Its aim is to provide timely, authoritative introductions to current thinking, developments and research in carefully selected topics. Also, it aims to enhance the international exchange of scientific activities in nutritional science and human health.
Recent Progress in Nutrition publishes high quality intervention and observational studies in nutrition. High quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses are also welcome as are pilot studies with preliminary data and hypotheses generating studies. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationship between nutrition and health and of the role of dietary patterns in health and disease.
Topics contain but are not limited to:
It publishes a variety of article types: Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.
There is no restriction on paper length, provided that the text is concise and comprehensive. Authors should present their results in as much detail as possible, as reviewers are encouraged to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2024): Submission to First Decision: 7.5 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 15.5 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 7 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)
Special Issue
Impact of Trace Elements on the Ecosystem and Health Effects
Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Enrique Lozano-Bilbao, PhD
1. Environmental Toxicology and Food and Drug Safety, Faculty of Medicine, University of La Laguna (ULL), Ofra Campus, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
2. Applied Marine Ecology and Fisheries (EMAP), Research Institute of Environmental Studies and Natural Resources (i-UNAT), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Tafira Campus, Las Palmas, Spain
Research Interests: Ecotoxicolgy; marine biology; marine pollution; marine biodiversity, Bioindicator
About This Topic
Trace elements, present in small concentrations in the environment, can have significant impacts on both marine and terrestrial ecosystems. In marine ecosystems, trace elements can bioaccumulate in organisms through the food chain, affecting the health of fish, mollusks, and other marine organisms. Mercury, for example, can transform into methylmercury, a highly toxic form that accumulates in the tissues of fish and can reach dangerous levels for top predators, including humans. In terrestrial ecosystems, trace elements can affect plant growth, soil microbial activity, and animal health, potentially leading to negative impacts on biodiversity and agricultural productivity. For humans, exposure to trace elements can have both harmful and beneficial effects. Elements such as iron and zinc are essential for human health in small amounts, but their excess can be toxic. On the other hand, chronic exposure to toxic elements like lead and cadmium can cause serious health problems, including neurological, kidney, and cardiovascular damage. Proper monitoring and management of trace element levels in the environment are essential to protect both ecosystems and human health.
Keywords
Trace elements; assessment; intake; metal; marine; terrestrial
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (rpn@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.
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Publication
Impact of Heavy Metals as Trace Elements on the Ecosystem and HealthAbstract Heavy metals are integral parts of our environment, originating initially from the universe and used in the industry, which may contribute to pollution. This book chapter aims to address the impact of heavy metals on the ecosystem and human health. Among the 32 heavy metals, eight belong to the group of essential ones: cobalt, copper, iron [...] |
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