Journal of Water and Health
Overview
The Journal of Water and Health is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that focuses on the interdisciplinary study of water and its impact on human health. It publishes research articles, reviews, and case studies related to waterborne diseases, water quality, sanitation, and hygiene practices. The journal aims to promote understanding and provide solutions to global water-related health challenges.
Details
Details
Abbr.
J Water Health
Start
2003
End
Continuing
Frequency
Four no. a year
p-ISSN
1477-8920
e-ISSN
1996-7829
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Specialties
Public Health
Environmental Health
Environmental Health
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 5130
70
SJR / Ranks: 8430
534
CiteScore / Ranks: 7633
3.50
JIF / Ranks: 4670
2.3
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Millner S, Malina N, Rogers S, Henderson E, Ojeda A
J Water Health
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23(2):260-275.
PMID: 40018966
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Poorasgari E, Ormeci B
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PMID: 40018965
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23(2):225-237.
PMID: 40018964
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. 2025 Feb;
23(2):206-224.
PMID: 40018963
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J Water Health
. 2025 Feb;
23(2):190-205.
PMID: 40018962
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Khant N, Lumongsod R, San A, Moon J, Namkoong S, Kim H
J Water Health
. 2025 Feb;
23(2):168-189.
PMID: 40018961
Waterborne pathogens and associated diseases continue to pose a significant global health challenge, requiring effective monitoring, detection, and treatment strategies. This review examines the current state of waterborne pathogen management,...
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Gautam B, Dar S, Sachan R
J Water Health
. 2025 Feb;
23(2):155-167.
PMID: 40018960
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Grifes Paisan L, Carballo R, Papalia M, Fortunato M, Radice M, Korol S, et al.
J Water Health
. 2025 Feb;
23(2):140-154.
PMID: 40018959
Biodegradability and resistance from indigenous bacterial communities to dyes were tested using samples from both polluted and unpolluted surface waters in Buenos Aires. Five dyes were selected for the study:...
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Aditya S, Krishnakumar A, Krishnan K
J Water Health
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23(2):111-139.
PMID: 40018958
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