Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry journal

The journal Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry (ABC) emerged from the merger of Fresenius' Journal of Analytical Chemistry, Analusis, Química Analítica and Chemical Analysis / Chemia Analityczna. It is one of the world's leading journals in the field of analytical and bioanalytical chemistry.

The members of the Division of Analytical Chemistry have access to the full versions of all articles via MyGDCh.

How can ABC and the Division support each other?

There is a special relationship between the Division of Analytical Chemistry and the journal ABC, not only because this journal emerged from the Fresenius Journal of Analytical Chemistry, but also because the GDCh, like other European professional societies alongside Springer, holds shares in the journal. Members of the Division can therefore read the journal free of charge and the Division uses the lease payments to finance its extensive scholarship program.

These annual lease payments depend on the success of ABC. After all, almost 50% of the accepted manuscripts come from Europe and German scientists alone can be proud of an impressive 14% of accepted papers. This percentage is leading in Europe and has remained almost stable over the years. In addition to "Full Papers" on significant advances in research, "Communications" can also be published, which, as proof of principle, provide analysts with new, important contributions in the near future. Experience has shown that "Critical Reviews" and "Trends" in particular influence the impact factor. In addition, feature articles should present current problems of high general importance and of interest to society from the analyst's perspective. Excellent young scientists or experts are nominated for the "Highlights" series, whose research thereby receives special attention; ABC can thus specifically highlight important research areas through important scientists in their fields.

ABC is known for the rapid publication of excellent and research-promoting articles on basic and application-related areas of analytics and bioanalytics. The publication of well-cited articles means an increasing impact factor and thus also increasing donations from ABC to the Division (both are of course influenced by the submission of excellent contributions from Germany). The publication time is on average just under 90 days for online publication. This short time, the high visibility of the journal not only in Europe and the easy access especially for specialist group members makes publishing in ABC attractive and supports the activities of the Division.