Aims & Scope
Journal of New Developments in Chemistry (JNDC) publishes molecular-level research advancing chemical sciences through synthesis, characterization, mechanistic studies, and materials innovation across all chemistry subdisciplines.
Core Research DomainsTier 1
Synthetic & Mechanistic Chemistry
- Organic synthesis methodologies and reaction mechanisms
- Inorganic compound synthesis and coordination chemistry
- Catalytic processes and catalyst design
- Oxidation-reduction chemistry and electron transfer
- Green chemistry approaches and atom economy
- Polymer synthesis and polymerization mechanisms
"Development of palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions for stereoselective synthesis of complex organic frameworks with mechanistic elucidation via DFT calculations."
Physical & Analytical Chemistry
- Spectroscopic techniques (NMR, IR, Raman, UV-Vis, mass spectrometry)
- Thermodynamics and chemical equilibria
- Reaction kinetics and dynamics
- Electrochemistry and electroanalytical methods
- Quantum chemistry and computational modeling
- Novel analytical instrumentation development
"Time-resolved spectroscopic investigation of excited-state dynamics in photocatalytic systems with femtosecond resolution and quantum chemical validation."
Materials Chemistry & Nanoscience
- Nanomaterial synthesis and characterization
- Functional materials design (electronic, optical, magnetic)
- Biomaterials and biocompatible materials
- Ceramic materials and crystallography
- Composite materials and hybrid systems
- Surface chemistry and thin film deposition
"Synthesis of mesoporous metal-organic frameworks with tunable pore architectures for gas separation applications, characterized by XRD, BET, and electron microscopy."
Energy & Environmental Chemistry
- Solar energy conversion and photovoltaic materials
- Fuel cell chemistry and hydrogen storage
- Battery materials and supercapacitor electrodes
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosol science
- Greenhouse gas chemistry and carbon capture
- Pollutant analysis and remediation chemistry
"Design of perovskite-based photocatalysts for water splitting with enhanced charge separation efficiency, characterized by photoelectrochemical measurements and transient absorption spectroscopy."
Secondary Focus AreasTier 2
Biochemistry (Molecular Focus)
Chemical mechanisms of biomolecular interactions, enzyme catalysis, protein-ligand binding, nucleic acid chemistry, lipid chemistry, metabolite analysis, and chemical biology approaches. Must emphasize molecular-level chemical processes rather than biological outcomes.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Drug molecule design and synthesis, structure-activity relationships, chemical stability studies, formulation chemistry, prodrug strategies, and chemical aspects of drug delivery systems. Clinical efficacy studies are out of scope.
Industrial & Applied Chemistry
Process chemistry optimization, chemical engineering innovations, industrial catalysis, scale-up chemistry, chemical manufacturing processes, and quality control methodologies.
Computational Chemistry
Molecular modeling, density functional theory (DFT) calculations, molecular dynamics simulations, quantum chemical predictions, cheminformatics, and in silico reaction design.
Metallurgy & Cluster Chemistry
Metal cluster synthesis, organometallic chemistry, metallurgical processes, metal-ligand interactions, and coordination complex characterization.
Forensic Chemistry
Analytical methods for forensic applications, toxicological analysis, trace evidence chemistry, and chemical identification techniques for forensic science.
Emerging Research AreasTier 3
AI-Driven Chemical Discovery
Machine learning for reaction prediction, automated synthesis platforms, AI-guided molecular design, and computational screening of chemical space.
Sustainable Chemistry
Biomass conversion chemistry, renewable feedstock utilization, circular chemistry approaches, and waste valorization through chemical processes.
Quantum Materials Chemistry
Quantum dot synthesis, topological materials, quantum computing materials, and quantum coherence in chemical systems.
Single-Molecule Chemistry
Single-molecule spectroscopy, molecular electronics, single-molecule catalysis, and ultra-sensitive detection methods.
Additional Editorial Review
Submissions in emerging areas undergo extended editorial assessment to ensure alignment with journal scope and sufficient chemical depth. Authors should clearly articulate the chemical innovation and molecular-level insights in their work.
Explicitly Out of Scope
Studies focused on clinical outcomes, patient treatment protocols, disease diagnosis, therapeutic efficacy, or medical interventions. JNDC is a chemistry journal, not a medical journal. Pharmaceutical chemistry is acceptable; clinical pharmacology is not.
Biological Systems Without Chemical Focus
Immunology, cell biology, physiology, or systems biology studies lacking molecular-level chemical investigation. Omics studies (proteomics, metabolomics) are acceptable only when emphasizing chemical analysis methods and molecular structures.
In vivo drug distribution, absorption, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) studies without chemical mechanism elucidation. Chemical aspects of drug metabolism (metabolite identification, biotransformation pathways) are acceptable.
Traditional medicine or natural product studies focused on biological activity without rigorous chemical characterization, isolation, and structure elucidation.
Computational biology, genomics, or sequence analysis without chemical structure prediction or cheminformatics components. Computational chemistry and molecular modeling are in scope.
Article Types & Editorial Priorities
Fast-Track Review (3-4 weeks to first decision)
Standard Review (5-7 weeks to first decision)
Requires Strong Justification
Editorial Standards & Requirements
Reporting Guidelines
- CONSORT for synthesis protocols
- PRISMA for systematic reviews
- ARRIVE for animal studies
- STROBE for observational studies
Data Transparency
- Raw spectroscopic data deposition
- Crystallographic data (CIF files)
- Computational input/output files
- Synthesis procedures with yields
Ethics & Compliance
- IRB approval for human subjects
- IACUC approval for animal work
- Biosafety clearance documentation
- Conflict of interest disclosure
Preprint Policy
- ChemRxiv preprints accepted
- arXiv chemistry preprints accepted
- Must disclose preprint DOI
- No impact on peer review
Publication Metrics & Timeline
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