JSPG Releases Volume 27, Issue 1 - 2025 SUMMER STANDARD ISSUE

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Washington, DC (December 15, 2025) – The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) is pleased to release Volume 27, Issue 01, the 2025 summer standard issue of the journal.

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“JSPG is thrilled to share 12 articles comprising the 2025 Summer Standard issue. In a crucial time for science policy communication, authors have provided insightful analyses in a diverse set of topics, from health to climate to infrastructure. I continue to be grateful for the opportunity to work with and learn from emerging leaders in science policy through JSPG.” said Abbey Boyd, JSPG Associate Editor-in-Chief.

The JSPG 2025 Summer Standard Issue showcases a new wave of early-career scholars addressing some of the most pressing science and technology policy challenges of our time. Spanning climate resilience, public health, biotechnology ethics, environmental regulation, and emerging technologies, the issue reflects both the complexity of today's policy landscape and the creativity of authors working to shape its future. Articles examine topics such as pesticide impacts on California communities, the promise and trade-offs of on-demand fishing technologies to protect endangered species,  and strategies to support mental-health recovery in disaster-affected regions across the United States. Additional contributions explore carbon-capture policy innovation advancing access to prosthetic care through insurance modernization, and regulating PFAS in the textile industry to safeguard environmental and public health. Together, these works demonstrate the depth of inquiry and policy imagination characteristic of the next generation of science-policy thinkers. 

“There continues to be a critical need for diverse science and technology policy perspectives. Articles within the 2025 Summer Standard issue highlight the breadth and depth of issues important to JSPG authors and readership. I commend the Editorial Board and contributing authors on their continued commitment to furthering evidence-based science policy publications.”  said Dilara Kiran, JSPG Editor-in-Chief.

Across the issue, authors also engage with global and systems-level challenges ranging from urban waste governance in rapidly growing cities to the evolving role of AI in healthcare education and interprofessional training, and the ethical foundations needed to guide population-genomics research in ways that respect and protect diverse communities. Additional contributions examine the environmental justice impacts of concentrated animal feeding operations on water quality and marginalized communities  and present policy pathways for strengthening aviation emissions accountability to advance climate goals in the transportation sector. By combining rigorous analysis with actionable policy recommendations, the 2025 Summer Standard Issue reinforces the journal’s commitment to elevating innovative, equity-focused, and evidence-based approaches to science and technology governance. This collection not only highlights the authors’ scholarly contributions but also underscores the essential role that early-career researchers play in shaping resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking policy systems.

“As I conclude my term as CEO with this final issue, I am deeply grateful to every author who trusted us with their work, every member of our Governing and Advisory Boards who guided our vision, and most especially, to the remarkable staff and Editorial Board members whose dedication and passion have been the heart of JSPG. Over these four years as staff, I have witnessed firsthand how this journal serves as a vital bridge for students, fellows, and early-career professionals to find their voice and their place in the global science policy community. It has been a true honor to steward this platform, and I look forward to watching JSPG continue to elevate the next generation of policy leaders,” said Julianne McCall, JSPG CEO & Managing Publisher.​

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