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Confirm scientific fit
The manuscript should make a clear, supported advance in chemical knowledge, methods, materials, measurement or molecular-level explanation. Chemistry must be the central scholarly contribution, including in medicinal, biological or biomedical applications.
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Use the applicable article-type limits, structure, figure, table, reference and supporting-information requirements.
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Accepted article typesJournal of New Developments in Chemistry considers original research, reviews, short communications and technical notes that make a clear, supported advance in chemical knowledge, methods, materials, measurement or molecular-level explanation. In every case, chemistry must be the central scholarly contribution. The Instructions for Authors provide preparation requirements for these formats. For a format not covered there, discuss suitability with the editorial office before preparing the submission.