Call for Papers: Special Edition of the IJOSH

Call for Papers
Special Edition of the International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health (IJOSH)

Title: Occupational and Environmental Health: Challenges, Innovations, and Policy Perspectives

Guest Editors:

Dr. Georgios Farantos, Postdoctoral Researcher, External Teaching Partner, University of West Attica (UNIWA)
Dr. Ioanna Damikouka, Associate Professor, University of West Attica (UNIWA)

The International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health (IJOSH) is pleased to announce a forthcoming Special Edition entitled "Occupational and Environmental Health: Challenges, Innovations, and Policy Perspectives". This issue aims to highlight contemporary developments, scientific research, and policy insights at the intersection of occupational and environmental health.

This Special Edition is curated by faculty members and Teaching Partners from the Department of Public Health Policy at the University of West Attica (UNIWA), a hub of academic activity in occupational safety and health. The Guest Editors welcome scholarly contributions that explore emerging challenges, innovations, and policy frameworks affecting workers and environments globally.

Key Themes
We invite original research papers, reviews, case studies, and policy analyses on (but not limited to) the following thematic areas:
1. Occupational Health and Safety: Challenges and Innovations
 Trends in fatal occupational accidents
 Health and safety of healthcare professionals, including staff in endoscopic departments
 Mental health and burnout in high-pressure clinical settings
 Ergonomic innovations and organizational approaches to workplace safety

2. Environmental Health: Implications of Climate Change and Resource Management
 Water resources under the climate crisis and its impact on occupational and public health
 Flood events and drinking water safety
 The nexus of climate change and occupational risk management
 Environmental exposures and community vulnerability

3. Policy Framework and Education for Health Promotion
 Adaptation of European OSH legislation to national contexts
 Environmental education as a preventive health measure
 Implementation of Health and Safety Management Systems in municipalities and local government
 Educational and participatory approaches for sustainable health policy

Types of Manuscripts Acceptable
 Original research articles
 Review of literature
 Systematic reviews
 Conceptual frameworks and theoretical papers

Time Schedule
Stage                                                                    Deadline
Submission Deadline                                         December 1, 2025
Peer Review – First Decision                             January 1, 2026
Revision by Authors (1st Round)                     February 1, 2026
Peer Review – Second Decision                       April 1, 2026
Revision by Authors (2nd Round)                    May 1, 2026
Final Decision for Publication                           June 1, 2026
Publication of Special Issue                              July 1, 2026

Language
Submissions are accepted in English.

Peer Review Procedure
All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process, ensuring rigorous evaluation and confidentiality for authors and reviewers alike.

Publication Fee
To support the costs of editorial processing, peer review management, and online hosting, a publication fee of 200 EUR per accepted paper will apply. This fee will be requested only upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication.

Author Guidelines
Please ensure that your manuscript complies with the journal's submission format and ethical standards. Detailed instructions for authors can be found at the following link: IJOSH Author Guidelines: https://nepjol.info/index.php/IJOSH/about/submissions

Online Submission System

Submissions must be made through the official online platform: Submit Your Manuscript: https://nepjol.info/index.php/IJOSH/user/register

Please indicate in your cover letter that your manuscript is intended for the Special Edition on Occupational and Environmental Health.

Contact
For queries related to this Special Issue, please contact: Dr. Georgios Farantos – grfrinark@gmail.com