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Publication speed in analytical chemistry journals
I Dióspatonyi1, G Horvai, T Braun
1Division of Chemical Information Technology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, 1111 Budapest Gellért tér 4, Hungary.
Journal of Chemical Information and Computer Sciences
|December 26, 2001
Summary
Publication speed in analytical chemistry journals was analyzed from 1985-1999. While most journals improved, Talanta lagged, and Analyst emerged as the fastest publication venue.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Scientific Publishing
Background:
- Publication timelines are critical in scientific research.
- Understanding variations in manuscript processing times is essential for researchers and journals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the publication "lapse time" for 10 major analytical chemistry journals.
- To track changes in submission-to-publication and acceptance-to-publication times between 1985 and 1999.
Main Methods:
- Data collected for 10 leading analytical chemistry journals.
- Analysis focused on four specific years: 1985, 1990, 1995, and 1999.
- Examined both manuscript receipt-to-publication and acceptance-to-publication periods.
Main Results:
- Most journals demonstrated improved publication speeds over the study period.
- Significant fluctuations in lapse times were observed across journals.
- Talanta consistently showed slower publication times compared to peers.
- Analyst demonstrated a marked increase in publication speed, becoming the leader.
Conclusions:
- Journal publication speeds in analytical chemistry have generally improved, but with variability.
- Specific journals like Analyst have significantly enhanced their efficiency.
- Talanta requires attention to improve its manuscript processing times.