Flow analysis during the 60 years of Talanta

Area of Science:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Scientific Publishing

Background:

• Flow analysis has seen significant development over recent decades.
• Talanta has emerged as a leading journal in analytical chemistry.
• The interplay between scientific progress and journal consolidation is a key area of study.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the parallel development of flow analysis and the journal Talanta.
• To assess the influence of scientific divulgation, conferences, and awards on flow analysis.
• To provide a didactic overview of flow analysis advancements over three 20-year periods.

Main Methods:

• Scientometric overview of publications.
• Analysis of the influence of scientific divulgation and events.
• Discussion structured around three 20-year periods.

Main Results:

• A strong correlation was observed between the advancement of flow analysis and Talanta's consolidation.
• Scientific divulgation, meetings, and awards significantly impacted flow analysis development.
• Talanta has become the primary journal for publishing innovations in flow analysis.

Conclusions:

• Talanta's growth mirrors the progress in flow analysis, establishing it as a central platform.
• The journal plays a crucial role in disseminating cutting-edge research in analytical chemistry.
• Understanding this relationship aids in appreciating the dynamics of scientific field development.