New Scientific Journal Aims to Bridge Gap Between Research and Public Policy
In a significant move to enhance the accessibility of scientific knowledge, the ALLATRA Global Research Center has launched the first issue of its new publication, the ALLATRA Natural Science Review. This quarterly journal seeks to provide comprehensive insights into advances in natural sciences, focusing on their implications for public health, climate change, and policy-making.
Natural Science in an Age of Planetary Change, the inaugural issue, presents extensive research and analysis on varied topics such as micro- and nanoplastics, geodynamics, climate processes, and artificial intelligence, among others.
ATLANTA, Georgia, USA – August 29, 2026 – The ALLATRA Natural Science Review, a creation of the ALLATRA Global Research Center (ALLATRA GRC), is a new interdisciplinary platform designed to bridge the gap between scientific advancements and their practical significance in societal discourse. Through a 97-page compendium, it provides scientific articles, expert reviews, and interviews that span topics from microplastics in the human body to the intricate mechanisms of earthquakes and oceanic changes.
Science for Informed Decision-Making
The ALLATRA Natural Science Review emerges in response to the disparity between rapid scientific progress and its limited presence in public and policy discussions. The publication’s aim is to contextualize complex findings, making them accessible yet comprehensive for researchers, policymakers, educators, and the informed public.
John Ahn, Ph.D., MBA, the Editor-in-Chief, emphasizes the importance of making scientific information digestible without compromising depth, stating its essential role in fostering evidence-based discussions.
Editorial Leadership
Leading the journal is John Ahn, Ph.D., MBA, Chief Scientist at ALLATRA GRC, with a background in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Munich and further studies at Berkeley and INSEAD. Supporting the editorial efforts is Anastasiya Pashigreva, Ph.D., known for her work in sustainable technologies and climate processes, alongside other esteemed board members from various scientific fields.
Exploring the Inaugural Issue
The first issue of the ALLATRA Natural Science Review delves into a plethora of topics:
• Antonio Ragusa, M.D., explores the impact of microplastics on pregnancy and human health.
• Jeffrey Long, M.D., discusses the clinical implications of micro- and nanoplastics.
• José Antonio Muñoz and Anna Kotlyar investigate the neurological effects of these particles.
• Tatiana Kárová, M.S., connects quantum physics with nanoplastic detection.
• John Ahn, Ph.D., MBA, and Andrea Lešková, Ph.D., analyze the 2026 Venezuela Earthquake.
• Anastasiya Pashigreva, Ph.D., predicts the potential intensity of the 2026 El Niño.
• N. Albridge provides insights into the 2025 Kamchatka mega-earthquake.
• Jan Kára, Ph.D., addresses contact electrification in materials.
• Rinat Akhmetzakirov, M.D., examines the thymus’s role in lifelong health.
• Taliy Shkurupiy, M.A.M., explores neural networks in scientific research.
• Sylvia Earle and Liz Taylor emphasize the ocean’s significance for planetary health.
The issue also highlights the Center’s recent scientific endeavors and collaborations.
Invitation for Contributions
The ALLATRA Natural Science Review invites contributions from scientists and experts. The journal publishes quarterly, free from advertisements, and without submission fees. Submission guidelines are available here.
For further inquiries or to submit proposals, contact the editorial team at grc@allatra.org.
About ALLATRA Global Research Center
The ALLATRA Global Research Center unites experts worldwide to tackle global issues like natural disasters and environmental changes. It offers data-driven analyses intended for researchers, policymakers, and the public.
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