Mouataz T. Mostafa

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Is it time to move beyond the conventional pollution indices (Igeo, EF, PLI…), or are we just repeating outdated methods?

Is it time to move beyond the conventional pollution indices (Igeo and EF), devised decades ago, and acknowledge that their reliance on fixed assumptions may render them obsolete in the age of...

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Which research topics are currently considered outdated or at risk of rejection by high-impact journals in the fields of environmental geochemistry?

What emerging directions should researchers prioritize to align with Q1–Q2 journal standards next years? Which research topics are currently considered outdated or at risk of rejection by...

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What are the most impactful research funding opportunities (grants, fellowships, or projects) currently available in environmental geochemistry?

Moreover, what are the worst funding opportunities (least effective) ....

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What is the most secure and compelling method to initiate effective academic collaboration with peers in your specific field of specialization?

Professional email correspondence, academic networking platforms such as ResearchGate, or face-to-face meetings at conferences and workshops? What key indicators or criteria do you consider...

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Can urban runoff be considered a practical part of sustainable water management in modern cities?

or do its complex chemical composition and pollutant levels (e.g., heavy metals) make it unsafe for reuse and groundwater recharge?

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In urban areas, are global geochemical baselines still relevant benchmarks for assessing contamination?

Do we need to redefine (background levels) to account for pervasive anthropogenic influences? and .... Does the use of site-specific baselines provide a more accurate framework for environmental...

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To what degree has the integration of machine learning techniques become indispensable in the field of environmental geochemistry?

Do these advancements represent a transformative contribution to the discipline, or do they merely serve as complementary analytical tools?

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What overlooked or rarely used technique in environmental geochemistry do you believe could advance how we assess pollution?

Many valuable methods in environmental geochemistry and pollution studies are rarely applied. Which techniques do you think deserve more attention?

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Over the next two decades, how do you predict the evolution of environmental geochemistry research?

Which emerging topics will dominate the field, and which traditional areas might see a decline in research interest?

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