This article is in Chemistry in Australia magazine: Issue December 2024
Author: Dr Dinesh Talwar
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The Asian Chemical Editorial Society
Strengthening Australia’s scientific voice in global chemistry
Australia has a vibrant and highly respected chemistry community that consistently contributes to innovations in research and industry. However, as the global scientific landscape evolves, it is more important than ever for Australian chemists to ensure their work reaches an international audience. One way to amplify this impact is to publish in internationally recognised journals co-owned by the Asian Chemical Editorial Society (ACES), including Chemistry – an Asian Journal, Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry and ChemNanoMat (Fig. 1).
Figure 1: The ACES journals.
ACES is an association comprising 12 chemical societies from Asia and the Pacific that partner with Wiley-VCH to publish these three journals (Fig. 2). It is supported by the Federation of Asian Chemical Societies and the German Chemical Society. ACES was founded in 2005 with the mutual aim of creating a modern publishing forum for research in Asia and coordinating future publishing activities among the member societies that foster exchange between chemists in Asia, Germany and beyond. The high scientific and ethical standards are the basis for the success of the ACES journals.
RACI, as a proud member of ACES, plays a vital role in advancing chemistry research across Australia. By encouraging publications in these top-tier journals, RACI not only supports research efforts but also strengthens Australian collaboration with the broader chemical community across Asia and beyond. These journals serve as a critical bridge between Australian chemists and a rapidly growing network of researchers across the world.
Figure 2: Member societies of ACES.
Why publish with ACES journals?
Global reach and high impact
Publishing in ACES journals ensures that your research reaches an extensive and diverse audience. These journals enjoy international recognition, boasting a high citation impact and a global readership. For researchers in Australia, contributing to these journals is an excellent way to increase visibility and share insights with a global network of scientists, potentially opening doors to international collaborations.
Support for Australian research
RACI, through its membership in ACES, receives royalties based on the number of Australian publications in these journals. This is a direct benefit to the country’s chemical community, as increased contributions help RACI fund more programs, events and initiatives that serve chemists at all stages of their careers. Your article is not just a step forward for your own work but a contribution to the ongoing development of chemistry in Australia.
Focus on diverse research fields
The three ACES journals offer platforms across a wide range of chemistry disciplines. Whether your work lies in organic chemistry, nanomaterials or general chemical sciences, there is a journal tailored to your specific area of expertise. This diversity ensures that Australian chemists from all subfields have an avenue to publish and disseminate their latest discoveries.
- Chemistry – an Asian Journal Covering the breadth of general chemistry, this journal is ideal for researchers across multiple disciplines.
- Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry If your research focuses on organic synthesis, including catalysed reactions, this is the perfect journal.
- ChemNanoMat For those in the cutting-edge fields of nanomaterials and nanochemistry, ChemNanoMat offers a specialised platform to present your work.
Rigorous peer review and swift publication
ACES journals maintain a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the highest standards while striving for swift decision times. For many researchers, timely dissemination of results is critical, and these journals are dedicated to getting your work out to the world as efficiently as possible.
Transformational agreement
Authors affiliated with institutions in Australia and New Zealand that are participating in Wiley’s Council of Australian University Librarians agreement or CSIRO Library Service’s agreement may publish in Wiley journals that offer open access, with no transactional article publication charges. To check your eligibility and understand the benefits of publishing open access with Wiley, please visit https://authorservices.wiley.com. You can be confident that by choosing open access, your work will have the best chance to be read, cited and shared.
A call to action
ACES is committed to fostering collaboration and scientific excellence across the chemistry community throughout the Asia–Pacific region and beyond. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is to publish in Chemistry – an Asian Journal, Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry and ChemNanoMat.
As an editor of these journals, I urge Australian researchers to take advantage of this unique platform to showcase their work globally. Submitting your research not only contributes to the ever-growing knowledge base in the chemical sciences but also strengthens ties between Australia and its global counterparts, creating new avenues for scientific exchange and collaboration.
If you are preparing your next paper or reviewing recent research projects, consider submitting to one of the ACES journals. Doing so not only enhances your own professional reach but also supports RACI’s broader mission of promoting chemistry in Australia.
We look forward to your submissions and continued success on the global stage. Let’s work together to amplify Australian chemistry and further enhance the scientific collaboration across the world.
Dr Dinesh Talwar is Editor and Publishing Development Lead, ACES journals, Wiley. For journal metrics, visit
https://aces.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1861471x/journal-metrics (Chem. Asian J.),
https://aces.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21935815/journal-metrics (Asian J. Org. Chem.) and
https://aces.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/2199692x/journal-metrics (ChemNanoMat).
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