Chemistry International–Freely-Available Across the World

Colin Humphris

doi:10.1515/ci-2021-0405

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Chemistry International–Freely-Available Across the World

Colin Humphris
Chair of Chemistry International Editorial Board

Published/Copyright: October 15, 2021

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From the journal Chemistry International Volume 43 Issue 4

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From January 2022 Chemistry International will be freely-available to all in electronic form and will no longer be available in print. The objective is to make it readily-available to a much broader audience. It will still be published four times a year and whilst retaining its familiar layout, will be web based in a page-turning format from both the De Gruyter and IUPAC websites.

This is obviously a major change for Chemistry International that has been available in print form since 1979, but we want to leverage the opportunities of a digitally-connected world. We want to access a far larger international readership to raise interest in IUPAC and its valuable work. At the same time, we have had to recognise the limitations and costs of international distribution of paper magazines. During the autumn the Secretariat will be contacting all members and current subscribers to advise them of any changes to their membership and entitlements and promoting the new format and access.

This is a step towards a digital first format that IUPAC is currently working with DeGruyter to design. The eventual objective is to provide, news, comments, feature articles, project updates and book reviews in real time together with other digital features such as video and webinars. This is work in progress as we explore the capabilities of both the new DeGruyter publishing platform and our own website.

We feel this is an important symbolic, change as IUPAC adapts its data, standards and nomenclature to the digital needs of those who rely on us. Our first century was focussed on the printed form and the availability of reliable, validated chemical information was a key driver for innovation through the twentieth century. The pace of change is accelerating in a digital world and IUPAC will need to evolve to meet these needs. InChI is a good example of the different ways of working and the value of partnerships with users. Expect to see far more of this. These will be exciting times for the Union.

Please enjoy next year’s page-turning format, encourage your friends and colleagues to both read Chemistry International and to contribute to it as a medium to highlight the pivotal role of chemistry in addressing the challenges the world faces today and tomorrow.

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Colin Humphris

Chair of Chemistry International Editorial Board

Online erschienen: 2021-10-15

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