Environmental Health Perspectives, a long-standing scientific journal supported by federal funding, is facing a period of uncertainty amid shifts in the academic publishing landscape. Known for its commitment to offering open access to peer-reviewed environmental health research, the journal has historically operated without charging fees to readers or authors.
Backed by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Environmental Health Perspectives has served as an important platform for disseminating scientific findings on topics including air and water pollution, chemical exposure, and public health. Its model has allowed critical research to reach wide audiences without the financial barriers typically associated with academic publishing.
However, with increasing scrutiny on the costs and structures of scholarly communication, especially in the digital era, journals like Environmental Health Perspectives may face operational and funding challenges. These developments come as the scientific community and government agencies rethink how to best support access to research while maintaining rigorous peer review and editorial standards.
The future of Environmental Health Perspectives will likely depend on finding sustainable models that continue its mission while adapting to broader changes in publishing economics and policy.
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