Dalton Transactions

2.0 Article types

2.1 Full Papers

Full papers contain original scientific work that has not been published previously. However, work that has appeared in print in a short form such as a Dalton Communication or Chemical Communication is normally acceptable. But note that the Society strongly discourages the fragmentation of a substantial body of work into a number of short publications.

2.2 Communications

Preliminary accounts of original and significant work of such importance that rapid publication is justified may be published in Communication form. Material intended for Dalton Communications should be of specific specialist interest to inorganic chemists. Otherwise the criteria governing acceptance are essentially the same as for Chemical Communications. Full papers based upon Communications will be acceptable provided that they represent a substantial amplification and extension of the original material. The recommended length for a communication is three printed journal pages. Times to publication will be similar to Chemical Communications. In order to achieve this, failure of an author to supply a revised script in response to referees' comments within 2 weeks may be regarded as withdrawal of the Communication.

2.3 Letters

Letters are a medium for the expression/exchange of scientific opinions/views normally concerning material published in Dalton Transactions, but not for revision/updating of authors' own work. They are not intended to compete with media for the publication of more general matters, such as Chemistry World. Only rarely should a Letter exceed one printed column in length (about 1-2 pages of typescript). Where a Letter is polemical in nature, and if it is accepted, a Reply will be solicited from other parties implicated for publication alongside the original Letter.