Editorial Perspectives: achieving real-world impact

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 2070-2071
Author(s):  
Michael R. Templeton
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
Water Sector ◽  
Water Research

Michael Templeton discusses the translation of research into real-world impact in the water sector in this ‘Editorial Perspective’ for Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology.

Reply to Comment on "Degradation of PFOS by a MnO2/H2O2 process"

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yueh Chang ◽  
Yi-Chin Cho ◽  
Yi-Pin Lin
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Science ◽  
Water Research

Recently, we received a Comment on our article “Degradation of PFOS by MnO2/H2O2 Process” published in Environmental Science: Water Research and Technology. We have prepared a Reply to address the...

Capacitive deionization and electrosorption: from desalination to ion management

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-242
Author(s):  
Peng Liang ◽  
Zhiyong Jason Ren ◽  
Xia Huang
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Science ◽  
Capacitive Deionization ◽  
Water Research

Guest editors Peng Liang, Zhiyong Jason Ren and Xia Huang introduce the “Capacitive deionization and electrosorption” themed issue of Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology.

Editorial Perspectives: could water fingerprinting help with community-wide health assessment?

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1033-1035 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Urban Water ◽  
Water Research

Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern discusses the potential of urban water fingerprinting for public health diagnostics in this ‘Editorial Perspective’ for Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology.

Bridging the Gap: Bringing Professionals into the Classroom to Effectively Teach Environmental Science Concepts

2019 ◽  
Vol 81 (9) ◽  
pp. 618-624
Author(s):  
Mallory Ware ◽  
Christie Sampson ◽  
Delaney Lann ◽  
Erica Linard ◽  
Lauren Garcia Chance
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Real World ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Community Science ◽  
K 12

Hands-on learning is a highly effective teaching method for topics in STEM disciplines. Unfortunately, environmental science teachers sometimes lack the tools to engage their students in hands-on experimentation in real-world research outside of the classroom. Partnerships between science professionals and teachers can help address this disparity, and operating within an established community science program is an excellent way for teachers and professionals to provide K–12 students opportunities for involvement in real-world research. We developed a four-stage program that maximizes the benefits of bringing together members of the professional and academic sectors; the stages include Learn, Collect, Report, and Communicate (LCRC). The goal of this program is to bring science professionals into a K–12 classroom to emphasize the importance of conducting research using the scientific method, to promote responsible community science, improve students' data literacy and critical thinking skills, and highlight the relevance of science communication. We demonstrate this program with a case study using water quality research in high school AP classes. Evaluations of the case study indicate this framework, and the engagement with science professionals alters students' perceptions of science and scientists while giving them the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue scientific endeavors.

scholarly journals The disconnect between researcher ambitions and reality in achieving impact in the Earth & Environmental Sciences – narrowing the gap

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Andrew Kelly ◽  
Victoria Gardner ◽  
Anna Gilbert
Keyword(s):  
Collective Action ◽  
Real World ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Environmental Sciences ◽  
Global Society ◽  
Research Journal ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Research Endeavour ◽  
Real World Problems

Background: There is an increasing desire for research to provide solutions to the grand challenges facing our global society, such as those expressed in the UN SDGs (“real-world impact”). Herein, we consider whether the frameworks that underpin the research endeavour are appropriately oriented to support these aspirations and maximize the capability of research to achieve these goals. Methods: We conducted a survey of authors who had published in >100 of our Earth & Environmental Science journals. The survey was sent to just under 60,000 authors and we received 2,695 responses (4% response rate).   Results: Respondents indicated that the majority of their research in the Earth & Environmental Sciences is currently concerned with addressing urgent global needs or that this will become a priority in the future; however, the impetus seems to be altruistic researcher desire, rather than incentives or support from publishers, funders, or their institutions. Indeed, when contextualised within other forms of impact, respondents indicated that citations or downloads were more important to them than contributing to tackling real-world problems. Herein, we analyse survey feedback, suggest the presence of a misalignment between researcher ambition and current realities, and discuss the role and value of the research journal in forming new connections for their researchers, both within and without academia. Conclusions: At present, it seems that this laudable ambition of achieving real-world impact is seemingly being lost amidst the realities of being a researcher. We offer for comment a series of suggestions, with the aim of simulating discussion and collective action to tackle these challenges as a community.

scholarly journals Themed issue on drinking water oxidation and disinfection processes

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 2252-2256
Author(s):  
Tom Bond ◽  
Wenhai Chu ◽  
Urs von Gunten ◽  
Maria José Farré
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Oxidation ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
Water Research

Guest editors Tom Bond, Wenhai Chu, Urs von Gunten and Maria José Farré introduce the Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology themed issue on drinking water oxidation and disinfection processes.

Anaerobic technology

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 1720-1720
Author(s):  
Jeremy Guest ◽  
Paige Novak ◽  
Aijie Wang
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Science ◽  
Water Research

Guest Editors Paige Novak, Jeremy Guest and Aijie Wang introduce the Anaerobic technology themed issue of Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology.

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