Director's Perspective
2006
Support for Environmental Health Perspectives Journal
publication
Author Information
Author(s): David A. Schwartz
Primary Institution: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Conclusion
The NIEHS will continue to support the Environmental Health Perspectives journal to maintain its editorial independence and open access to research.
Supporting Evidence
- EHP has become the leading environmental health science journal in the world.
- EHP was ranked number one in environmental sciences and public health by the Journal Citation Reports.
- EHP has a long history of editorial independence.
Takeaway
The NIEHS is keeping the Environmental Health Perspectives journal going so everyone can read important health research for free.
Potential Biases
There may be concerns about financial conflicts of interest due to NIEHS funding, but safeguards will be implemented.
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