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Tools for students – journal of the month

Our Education team are always looking for new ways to make that first encounter with scientific journals less overwhelming for students.

We’ve created the journal of the month series to help make the scientific topics a particular journal covers, and unfamiliar terms it might use, easier to digest. Designed to be student-friendly, the series showcases the high impact and globally renowned publishing work we do. All giving students an insight into our journals and the content they cover.

Each month a different journal is highlighted, with an editor from that journal writing an introductory piece and handpicking several articles that will be freely available for that month. Previous journals of the month remain online for reference, and many people will find they can access the selected articles through their institution after the open access has expired.

The journals we’ve featured so far are:

•    Chemical Society Reviews
•    Energy & Environmental Science
•   Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry
•    Chemical Science
•    Food & Function
•    Lab on a Chip
•    Nanoscale
•    Green Chemistry
•   Soft Matter

You can find the full journal of the month series on the Learn Chemistry website.

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Nanoscale’s new sister

Introducing Nanoscale Horizons – launching next yearNanoscale Horizons journal

The home for rapid reports of exceptional significance in nanoscience and nanotechnology is on its way.

Our newest journal will work alongside Nanoscale to provide a rounded view of innovation in nano research, and bridge the various disciplines involved with nanoscience and nanotechnology. We’ll be looking for high impact work in fields ranging from physics and chemistry to IT, healthcare and detection science.

A pioneering Editorial Board Chair

Our Editorial Board Chair is Professor Harold Craighead, Professor of Engineering at Cornell University, USA and a pioneer in nanofabrication methods. He will head up an expert editorial board, led by Executive Editor Dr Fiona McKenzie.

Rapid reports, cutting-edge research

The first issue in 2016 will lay the groundwork for what aims to be the journal of choice for outstanding research across a broad spectrum.

Articles published will benefit from wide exposure, and content published during 2016 and 2017 is free upon registration – giving maximum visibility to your research.

Nanoscale Horizons will be launching soon. Sign up to our Email Alerts Service and make sure you’re among the first to hear the latest.

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Are you ready for ACS Spring?

A busy stand in 2014

We’re looking forward to seeing many of you at the 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition in Denver. There will be a lot to absorb, but don’t forget to pay us a visit!

It’s all happening at stand 701

Come and meet us – people from across the organisation, including representatives from the publishing, journal, magazine and ChemSpider teams will be at the event to answer your questions, hear your views and share our plans for the year.

Celebrate the launch of our newest journal – join us at the stand on Tuesday when we’ll be celebrating the launch of Nanoscale Horizons, the home for rapid reports of exceptional significance in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Meet the Chemical Science editorial team – visit on Monday between 12.00 and 13.00 to meet Editor-in-Chief Dan Nocera of Harvard University and the team. Find out more about our flagship journal’s recent move to Gold Open Access and its status as a dedicated home for cutting-edge research from across the chemical sciences.

Get 40% off our books – there will be 30% off our books throughout the meeting, but keep an eye out for happy hours, when you’ll be able to get 40% off top titles. They will be running from 15.00-16.00, Monday and Tuesday.

Win an iPad mini – sign up at the stand to get a free wristband and enter the prize draw.

And that’s not all…

Book signing

On Monday 23 March, have your copy of New Trends in Cross-Coupling: Theory and Applications signed by Thomas Colacot, recipient of the 2015 ACS Award in Industrial Chemistry, and special guest, Ei-ichi Negishi. This is taking place during the ‘New Trends in Cross-Coupling Catalysis in Industry and Academia’ symposium.

Members’ reception

This invite-only evening event will be a chance for our members to network, meet the team and hear from Deputy Chief Executive Stephen Hawthorne.

See you in March!

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Help is at hand

We know that journal articles can sometimes seem overly complicated and overwhelming for students who are new to the world of academic publishing.

Our guide to reading journal articles addresses this confusion. With simple explanations of:

•    how articles are structured;
•    where to find specific information;
•    what peer review is; and
•    how to critically assess content

…students don’t need to feel daunted any longer.


Read our latest annotated articles for free

We have selected articles that we think will be of particular interest to students and linked them to Chemistry World articles, ChemSpider entries, related journal articles, books and relevant Learn Chemistry resources.

Our most recent annotated articles include:

Detecting Strep throat, which was originally published in Analyst and looks at detecting strep throat bacterium using touch spray mass spectrometry.

A natural herbicide, which was picked from Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry and investigates the development of thaxtomin A.

We need you… to give our annotated article series a new name!

Our free annotated articles need a new name. We’d like your help to choose a new one. So, if you think you know what they should be called, send us your ideas – we want to hear from you!

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Prizes and Awards nominations now open

Achievements by individuals and teams in advancing the chemical sciences should be celebrated. That’s why at the Royal Society of Chemistry we have over 80 Prizes and Awards covering all areas of the chemical sciences.

Plus, for 2015, our eight refocused Industry & Technology Awards recognise outstanding innovation, community engagement, industry–academia collaborations, entrepreneurship and science by individuals and teams in the chemical sciences industry:

•    Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year Award
•    Creativity in Industry Prize
•    Industrial Analytical Science Award
•    Inspiration and Industry Award
•    Materials for Industry – Derek Birchall Award
•    Organic Industrial Chemistry Award
•    Teamwork in Innovation Award
•    Young Industrialist of the Year Award

Rewarding Excellence, Gaining Recognition

Winning is good for your reputation and good for your business.

Any individual or team can be nominated for an award. But nominations are down to you, our Royal Society of Chemistry members. Do you want to:

…raise the profile of your organisation?
…reward your colleague or employee for their achievements?
…win up to £5000 and the opportunity to raise awareness of your work?

If you know someone that deserves recognition, nominate them today.

Or, if you have made a significant contribution to advancing the chemical sciences or chemical sciences industry, ask a Royal Society of Chemistry member to nominate you.

Nominations close on 15 January 2015.

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Books for 2015

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As the only major learned society publisher of books and ebooks in the chemical sciences, you can rely on our comprehensive collection to deliver quality titles from international experts on topical subjects.

From forensics and food science, medicine and materials science to environmental issues and nanoscience, we’ve got it covered.

Our catalogue of titles for 2015 is now available.

The books are suitable for a diverse readership, encompassing professional reference books, specialist periodical reports, text books and general interest titles. So whatever you need, you can be sure to find something relevant.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? You can browse our entire collection on our website.

If you have any questions, or would like to place an order, please contact us.

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Publishing Catalogue 2015 – ready for download

The best content for researchers, readers and scientists in academia, industry and beyond.

That’s what to expect from our ever-expanding publishing programme, and there’s even more on offer in the new 2015 Publishing Catalogue.

Built from expert research, and spanning a comprehensive range of science subjects, there are new products available, as well as some exciting changes to the current portfolio.

Download your copy of the Publishing Catalogue 2015 and look out for:

Page 7 – Read more about Chemical Science’s move to Gold Open Access

Page 11Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology joins our Environmental Science journal collection

Page 31 – Find out about MarinLit, the latest addition to our growing database collection

Page 41 – Don’t miss the RSC Historical Collection, our new digital archive featuring thousands of scientific and society publications, dating back to 1505

Don’t forget, because all of our profits are re-invested, anything purchased from the Royal Society of Chemistry will help to support the talent, information and ideas that lead to great advances in science.

We hope you enjoy looking through the Catalogue. For more information about any of the products inside, just email sales@rsc.org and someone will be in touch.

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Important information for Swets customers

On 19 September 2014, we were made aware that Swets & Zeitlinger Group B.V. (Swets), the subscription agent used by many institutions as an intermediary for purchasing our journals, was granted a provisional suspension of payments order by an Amsterdam court.

Swets works on behalf of many of our customers to gather subscriptions and payments before passing them to publishers to complete orders. The Royal Society of Chemistry is only able to fulfil orders placed by Swets once we have received the full payment for them.

With this in mind, and until we receive clearer information about the situation, we are advising all customers to consider carefully before placing further orders with or making payments to Swets, as well as to identify any orders or payments made recently.

We are currently working to gather more information about this and will post another update as soon as we know more. If you have questions about any orders you have placed recently, please contact your Account Manager or email sales@rsc.org.

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Can annotated articles help you?

As a new student, encountering the world of academic journals for the first time can be a little daunting. But help is at hand.

The Royal Society of Chemistry has introduced free annotated articles: a student-friendly way of reading our journals, designed to teach you how to understand, interpret and extract the most from an article.

Clearly defined, bite-sized chunks – rewritten by the authors – allow you to quickly grasp the key concepts of an article:

•    Why is this study important?
•    What is the objective?
•    What was their overall plan?
•    What was their procedure?
•    What are the conclusions?
•    What are the next steps?

With links to the associated Chemistry World article, ChemSpider entries, related journal articles, books and relevant Learn Chemistry resources, annotated articles are also a great practical tool for those teaching students how to read and understand journal articles.

Read the first two examples: Detecting iron the smart way, originally published in Journal of Materials Chemistry A, and Photocatalytic water oxidation at soft interfaces from Chemical Science.

Annotated articles are just one of the many free resources for students and educators on the Learn Chemistry Higher Education website. Check out further practical tools such as:

•    case studies to help with independent study;
•    problem-based laboratory projects which develop teamwork and investigation skills; and
•    How to… guides explaining vital skills such as referencing and citation.

So, whether you are a student yourself, or someone teaching new students how to use resources independently, bookmark Learn Chemistry today.

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The RSC joins CrossMark

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Those who publish with us and read our journals will know that we take our responsibility as a publisher very seriously.

Now, we’re taking that responsibility one step further by improving our ability to maintain the content we publish.

CrossMark is a system provided by CrossRef, which monitors published articles bearing the CrossMark logo. If you’re connected to the internet, clicking the logo will tell you whether or not the article version you have is current, providing a CrossRef DOI link to any updates.

You will also be able to see key record information such as funding sources, researcher identifiers, related data, copyright & licensing data and publication history.

Being a member of CrossMark gives our authors extra assurance that their work’s integrity is being protected. It’s also helped to simplify the research process. If a paper bearing the CrossMark logo is downloaded or saved, the system will make sure that you’ll always have the right version, so no need for repeat searches.

The CrossMark logo will be added to all articles published in our journals from 14 July 2014. Find out more on our CrossMark Policy page.

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