Publishing Ecosystem

Ecosystem of Pollution & Diseases

Integrated Publishing and Research Platform

The Pollution & Diseases initiative consists of four interconnected platforms, each with a clearly defined role within a unified academic publishing system. Together, they form a complete infrastructure for scholarly communication, from journal publication to data archiving and book publishing.

1. Main Website

Pollution and Diseases

https://pollution-diseases.org

Function: Public representation, strategic vision, and academic identity.

This is the official information portal of the journal. It provides:

  • Journal scope and aims
  • Editorial board information
  • News, conferences, and announcements
  • Strategic themes (e.g., war & environment, freshwater systems)
  • Institutional information and policies
  • Contact and partnership information

Purpose in the system: This website represents the intellectual and institutional identity of the journal. It is the entry point for readers, authors, and partners.

2. Journal Publishing Platform (OJS). 

Pollution and Diseases OJS

https://pollution-diseases-ojs.org

Function: Peer-reviewed journal publication system.

This platform is the operational core of the journal where:

  • Authors submit manuscripts
  • Peer review is conducted
  • Articles are published with DOIs
  • Metadata is exported (Crossref, indexing systems)
  • Citations and downloads are tracked

Purpose in the system: This is the official publishing engine of the journal. All peer-reviewed scientific articles are published here.

3. Research Repository (OJS-based)

PD Repository

https://pd-repository-ojs.org

Function: Open research archive and supplementary materials storage.

This repository serves as a complementary research infrastructure for:

  • Preprints
  • Data sets
  • Technical reports
  • Conference materials
  • Supplementary research documentation

Purpose in the system: The repository increases transparency, reproducibility, and open science compliance. It allows authors to deposit materials that extend beyond the formal journal article.

4. Book Series Platform

Pollution and Diseases Book Series

https://pd-book-series-ojs.org

Function: Publication of academic monographs and edited volumes.

This platform is dedicated to:

  • Thematic book projects
  • Edited scientific volumes
  • Conference proceedings
  • Long-form research studies
  • Interdisciplinary research collections

Purpose in the system: The book series expands the journal’s mission beyond article-length publications, supporting deeper and more comprehensive academic contributions.

How the System Works Together

Think of the structure as a layered academic ecosystem:

Main Website → Identity and Strategy
Journal OJS → Peer-reviewed articles
Repository → Open data and extended materials
Book Series → Long-form academic publishing

Each platform has a distinct function, but all are integrated under one academic mission:

To advance interdisciplinary research at the intersection of pollution, environmental transformation, war-related ecological damage, and public health.

Why Multiple Platforms?

Modern academic publishing requires:

  • Transparency
  • Metadata interoperability
  • DOI management
  • Long-term archiving
  • Open science compliance
  • Flexible publication formats

Separating platforms improves clarity, technical stability, and indexing compatibility while preserving unified editorial governance.