Chemistry—A European Journal

Chemistry—A European Journal
Title	Chemistry—A European Journal
Discipline	Chemistry
Abbreviation	Chem. – Eur. J.
Publisher	Wiley-VCH
Country	Germany
History	1995–present
Frequency	Weekly
Impact	5.2

Chemistry—A European Journal is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering research across chemical sciences. Established in 1995, it publishes articles, communications, and reviews reflecting advances in synthesis, spectroscopy, materials, catalysis, and theoretical chemistry. The journal is published by Wiley-VCH in partnership with European chemical societies and engages authors and readers from across Europe and worldwide.

History

Founded in 1995 through collaboration between Wiley-VCH and several European societies such as the German Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, French Chemical Society, Italian Chemical Society, and Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry, the journal emerged amid reorganization of European publishing exemplified by events like the Treaty of Maastricht-era consolidation and the expansion of the European Union. Early editorial leadership included figures associated with institutions such as the Max Planck Society, ETH Zurich, University of Cambridge, Université Paris-Sud, and University of Milan, aligning the journal with research hubs like CERN-adjacent collaborations and networks centered on projects funded by the European Research Council and national agencies like the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and Agence Nationale de la Recherche. Over successive editorial terms, the journal adapted to developments including the rise of open science initiatives championed by bodies such as the Wellcome Trust and frameworks influenced by the Lisbon Strategy.

Scope and Editorial Focus

The journal emphasizes original contributions in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and interdisciplinary areas intersecting with materials science, nanotechnology, and chemical biology. Authors affiliated with institutions such as Imperial College London, Karolinska Institute, École Polytechnique, University of Oxford, University of Basel, Sorbonne University, University of Barcelona, KU Leuven, University of Göttingen, and University of Bologna commonly publish work on topics ranging from homogeneous catalysis linked to research at Max Planck Institute for Coal Research to metallorganic frameworks related to groups at University of California, Berkeley and renewable-energy-oriented studies connected with Imperial College London and the Technical University of Munich. The editorial remit includes breakthroughs in computational methods used by researchers at Princeton University and ETH Zurich, and spectroscopy advances associated with labs at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and MPI for Polymer Research.

Publication and Access Model

Published weekly by Wiley-VCH, the journal offers hybrid access combining subscription-based content with open-access options in line with policies from funders like the European Commission and the National Institutes of Health. Authors funded by agencies such as the European Research Council, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, UK Research and Innovation, and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions often utilize open-access agreements negotiated with publishers. The journal’s production workflow engages editorial offices in Germany and peer reviewers drawn from academies such as the Royal Society, the Austrian Academy of Sciences, and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, coordinating with indexing services operated by organizations like Clarivate Analytics.

Abstracting and Indexing

Chemistry—A European Journal is indexed in major databases and services including those maintained by Clarivate Analytics (Web of Science), Scopus operated by Elsevier, and specialist chemistry databases associated with the Chemical Abstracts Service of the American Chemical Society. Bibliometric aggregation by entities such as Google Scholar, CrossRef, and Dimensions enhances discoverability alongside listings in catalogs of libraries like the British Library and the Bibliothèque nationale de France. The journal’s metadata integrates with initiatives led by groups like ORCID and Project DEAL to facilitate author identification and institutional agreements.

Impact and Reception

The journal’s impact factor and citation metrics, tracked by Clarivate Analytics and discussed in forums including meetings of the European Chemical Society and conferences like the International Conference on Catalysis, reflect its position among chemistry journals alongside peers such as Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Chemical Communications, Advanced Materials, and Nature Chemistry. Reviews in periodicals associated with societies such as the Chemical Institute of France and awards recognition from organizations like the Royal Society of Chemistry and the European Research Council have highlighted influential papers. Debates over open access and APC policies have involved stakeholders including the European Commission and national consortia such as Projekt DEAL.

Notable Articles and Special Issues

Noteworthy publications include papers on metal–organic frameworks from collaborations involving University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, and École Normale Supérieure, mechanistic studies of catalysis connected to groups at Max Planck Institute for Coal Research and ETH Zurich, and materials reports tied to IBM Research partnerships. Special issues have featured thematic collections honoring milestones related to institutions like the Max Planck Society, commemorative volumes associated with prize announcements from the Nobel Prize committees, and multidisciplinary symposia reflecting programs funded by the European Research Council and the Horizon 2020 framework.

Editorial Board and Peer Review Process

The editorial board comprises academic editors and advisory members affiliated with universities and institutes such as University of Cambridge, ETH Zurich, Imperial College London, University of Strasbourg, University of Vienna, University of Groningen, CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche), and the Max Planck Society. Peer review is single- or double-blind depending on manuscript type and handled through online submission systems integrated with reviewer recognition services like Publons; reviewers are typically drawn from networks associated with the Royal Society, Academia Europaea, and national academies. Editorial oversight follows ethical guidelines promoted by organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics and policy frameworks endorsed by the European Commission and major funders.

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