Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry

2.0 Article types

2.1 Articles

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 an OBC Communication or Chemical Communication is normally acceptable. Please note that full papers based on communications must represent a substantial extension of the original material. The Society strongly discourages the fragmentation of a substantial body of work into a number of short publications.

2.2 Communications

OBC Communications contain novel scientific work of such importance that rapid publication is desirable. Authors should briefly indicate in a covering letter the reasons why they feel that publication of their work as a Communication is justified. The recommended length is between two and five printed journal pages.

2.3 Emerging Areas

Emerging Areas are short, personal accounts of a new area of research. They can be speculative in nature, putting a new area in perspective. These are normally published by invitation of the OBC Editorial Board. However, suggestions from authors are welcome and enquiries regarding the submission of Emerging Areas should be directed to the Managing Editor.

2.4 Perspective Articles

Perspective Articles are either a concise and critical appraisal or a personal viewpoint of activity in a specialist area of organic chemistry. Perspective articles will be easy-to-read articles covering current areas of interest and not comprehensive reviews of the literature. These are normally published by invitation of the OBC Editorial Board. However, suggestions from authors are welcome and enquiries regarding the submission of Perspective Articles should be directed to the Managing Editor.