Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Title	Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Abbreviation	Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.
Discipline	Chemistry
Editor	Neville Compton
Publisher	Wiley-VCH
Country	Germany
History	1962–present
Frequency	Weekly
Impact year	2022
Impact	16.6
ISSN	1433-7851
EISSN	1521-3773
OCLC	01162522

Angewandte Chemie International Edition is a premier weekly peer-reviewed scientific journal covering all aspects of chemistry. Published by Wiley-VCH on behalf of the German Chemical Society (Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker), it is the English-language edition of the flagship German journal Angewandte Chemie. Renowned for its high impact factor and rapid publication of significant research, it is considered one of the most prestigious and influential journals in the field, alongside publications like Nature, Science, and the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

History and development

The journal's origins trace back to the founding of its German-language parent, Angewandte Chemie, in 1887 by the German Chemical Society. The international edition was launched in 1962 to cater to the growing global scientific community and to disseminate groundbreaking research from Germany and worldwide to an English-speaking audience. Under the leadership of notable editors such as Peter Gölitz, who served for decades, the journal expanded its scope and influence. Its publication was later managed by Wiley-VCH, a partnership between John Wiley & Sons and Verlag Chemie, solidifying its position within major international scientific publishing. The editorial office has been historically based in Weinheim, a key center for the German publishing industry.

Content and scope

The journal publishes a wide array of content, including review articles, communications, research articles, essays, and book reviews across all chemical disciplines. These encompass Organic chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Physical chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials science, and Analytical chemistry. A hallmark of its content is the publication of "Hot Papers" and "Very Important Papers" (VIPs), which are selected for their immediate significance. Special sections often feature highlights from other leading journals like Science and Nature Chemistry, and contributions from Nobel laureates such as Ryoji Noyori and Robert H. Grubbs are frequently featured.

Editorial process and impact

The editorial process is overseen by an international board of esteemed scientists, with the current editor-in-chief being Neville Compton. Manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process managed by a team of professional editors with PhDs in various chemical sub-disciplines. The journal is known for its exceptionally fast publication times, often within a few weeks of acceptance, which is critical for time-sensitive research. This efficiency, combined with its selective acceptance rate, contributes to its high Impact factor, consistently ranking it among the top journals in the field. Its influence is further evidenced by its frequent citation in patents and policy documents from institutions like the European Patent Office.

Abstracting and indexing

The journal is comprehensively abstracted and indexed in all major scientific databases. These include Science Citation Index Expanded, Scopus, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), PubMed, and MEDLINE. Its inclusion in these services ensures global visibility and accessibility for researchers at institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Max Planck Society. The articles are also indexed in specialized services such as Current Contents and the Academic Search Premier database.

Awards and special issues

Angewandte Chemie International Edition administers and presents several prestigious awards. The most notable is the August Wilhelm von Hofmann Medal, awarded by the German Chemical Society. The journal itself also confers the Angewandte Chemie Award to young scientists. Periodically, it publishes special issues dedicated to significant themes or events, such as anniversaries of discoveries like the Buckyball or the work of renowned chemists like Albert Einstein (in the context of physical chemistry). Dedicated issues also honor award winners like those of the Wolf Prize in Chemistry or the Priestley Medal.

Related publications

The journal is part of a family of publications from the German Chemical Society and Wiley-VCH. Its direct counterpart is the German-language Angewandte Chemie. Other related chemistry journals published by the society include Chemie Ingenieur Technik and ChemPhysChem. The publisher, Wiley-VCH, also produces other leading titles in the field such as Advanced Materials, Chemistry – A European Journal, and European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry. These publications often share editorial standards and contribute to a cohesive ecosystem of high-quality chemical research literature in Europe and internationally.

Category:Chemistry journals Category:Publications established in 1962 Category:Weekly journals Category:English-language journals