Instructions for Authors

Comprehensive guidelines for preparing and submitting your chemistry research to the New Developments in Chemistry.

The Journal of New Developments in Chemistry publishes the following manuscript categories, each with specific formatting requirements:

Original research articles should follow this structured format to ensure completeness and clarity:

1. Title Page: Include a concise, informative title, full author names, institutional affiliations, corresponding author contact details with email address, word count, article type, and 5-8 keywords aligned with CAS and IUPAC terminology.
2. Abstract: Structured with Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions sections. The abstract should stand alone as a complete summary of the work.
3. Introduction: Provide background context, clearly state the research problem, review relevant prior work, and articulate the specific objectives of the study. Explain the significance and novelty of the research.
4. Experimental Section: Include comprehensive details of materials (with vendor and purity information), synthetic procedures with exact quantities and conditions, characterization methods, and instrumentation specifications sufficient for reproduction.
5. Results and Discussion: Present findings with supporting data including spectra, yields, and characterization. Discuss interpretation of results in the context of existing literature, applications, and limitations.
6. Conclusions: Summarize key findings, their significance, implications for the field, and potential directions for future research.
7. Data Availability: Statement on data sharing, access to raw data, and supporting information location.
8. Acknowledgments: Recognize funding agencies, instrumental support, and individuals who contributed but do not meet authorship criteria.
9. References: ACS style formatting with complete bibliographic information and DOIs where available.

The Journal of New Developments in Chemistry has specific requirements for chemical content that must be followed carefully:

All new compounds must be fully characterized with the following analytical data. Incomplete characterization will result in requests for revision.

• NMR Spectroscopy: ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra with chemical shifts reported in ppm, multiplicities (s, d, t, q, m, br), coupling constants in Hz, and complete assignments. Report the solvent and frequency. Include 2D NMR when necessary for assignment confirmation.
• Mass Spectrometry: Molecular ion and key fragmentation patterns with ionization method specified. HRMS data required for molecular formula confirmation with observed and calculated masses.
• Elemental Analysis: For solid compounds, provide calculated and found percentages for C, H, N, and other relevant elements. Alternatively, provide HRMS data for molecular formula confirmation.
• Melting Point: For solid compounds, report the melting point range with uncorrected or corrected notation and instrument used.
• IR Spectroscopy: Report characteristic peaks in cm-1 when functional groups are present that are best identified by IR.
• Optical Rotation: For chiral compounds, report [α]D with temperature, concentration, and solvent.

Authors should provide comprehensive Supporting Information as a separate file containing:

• Copies of all NMR spectra (¹H, ¹³C, and 2D) in PDF format with expansions of relevant regions
• Raw crystallographic data (CIF files) for X-ray structures deposited with CCDC
• Computational details: method, basis sets, and Cartesian coordinates for theoretical studies
• Additional experimental procedures, optimization studies, and screening data
• HPLC or GC traces for purity assessment with conditions specified

High-quality figures are essential for effective communication of chemical research:

• Submit figures as separate high-resolution files (300 DPI minimum, 600 DPI preferred)
• Use color-blind-friendly palettes for plots and schemes
• Include clear axis labels with units for all graphs
• Reaction schemes should show conditions, reagents, yields, and stereochemistry
• Tables should have descriptive headers and footnotes explaining abbreviations

References should be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text. Use superscript numbers in the text. Format references as follows:

• Journal Article: Smith, A. B.; Jones, C. D. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2025, 147, 1234–1245.
• Book Chapter: Johnson, P. R. In Organic Synthesis; Green, M., Ed.; Wiley: New York, 2024; pp 125–142.
• Thesis: Williams, E. K. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 2024.
• Patent: Brown, D. L.; White, S. M. U.S. Patent 9,123,456, 2024.

Include DOIs for all references where available. Ensure journal abbreviations follow CAS conventions.

1. Prepare: Format your manuscript according to these guidelines. Prepare figures, structures, and Supporting Information.
2. Register: Create an account on the ManuscriptZone submission portal if you do not already have one.
3. Upload: Submit your manuscript file, figures, chemical structures, Supporting Information, and cover letter explaining significance.
4. Review: Single-blind peer review by chemistry specialists (2-4 weeks). You will receive reviewer comments and editorial decision.
5. Revise: If revision is requested, address all reviewer feedback point-by-point with a response document.
6. Accept: Pay the APC after your manuscript is formally accepted for publication.
7. Publish: Your article will be published online within 2 weeks of payment confirmation.