About the Journal

About the Journal

An international, peer-reviewed, Open Access forum dedicated to the critical intersection of human well-being and the Earth's natural systems.

1. Journal Overview

As the world faces unprecedented environmental challenges, the interconnected crises of our era demand an authoritative and interdisciplinary forum for scientific discourse. Planetary Health Nexus (PHN) provides this vital platform. We publish original, rigorously peer-reviewed research papers, comprehensive reviews, and impactful short communications that address the foundational theories, policy interventions, and real-world solutions for global health and environmental sustainability.

By bridging the gap between rigorous scientific research and actionable planetary health policies, PHN serves as a premier resource for scientists, medical professionals, environmentalists, and policymakers worldwide.

2. Aims and Scope

The journal invites high-quality submissions focusing on the intricate relationships between global environmental changes and human health. Our core subject areas include, but are not strictly limited to:

  • Climate Change Impacts on Human Health
  • Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
  • Sustainable Food and Water Systems
  • Environmental Epidemiology
  • Global Health Policy and Governance
  • Pollution and Toxicology
  • One Health and Zoonotic Diseases
  • Planetary Boundaries and Resilience
  • Urban Health and Sustainable Cities
  • Data-Driven Solutions for Planetary Health
  • Health Equity and Environmental Justice
  • Nature-Based Solutions

3. Journal Characteristics

Publishing with PHN guarantees authors a seamless, highly professional, and impactful publishing experience:

Fully Open Access

All articles are free to read, download, and share globally immediately upon publication, ensuring maximum visibility and higher citation rates for your research.

Rapid & Rigorous Peer-Review

We maintain a stringent double-blind peer-review process governed by a distinguished Editorial Board, coupled with an efficient editorial workflow to minimize publication delays.

Superior Typesetting

Accepted manuscripts are professionally copyedited and typeset to the highest academic standards, providing a pristine, industry-leading PDF layout for all published papers.

High Discoverability

We ensure robust digital preservation and active indexing across major academic databases, assigning persistent DOIs to every published article.

4. Open Access Policy

CC-BY

This journal provides full Open Access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights without restrictions. Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author.

5. Editorial Office Contact

For any inquiries regarding the journal's scope, submission status, or special issue proposals, please contact the PHN Editorial Office.

PHN Editorial Office

Email: editorial@planetaryacademic.com

Website: planetaryacademic.com

Publisher: Planetary Health Academic Press