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Balance Is Key.

Jonathan A Faiz¹

¹ChemPlusChem, Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstrasse 12, 69469, Weinheim, Germany.

|December 16, 2022

Summary

ChemPlusChem celebrated its tenth anniversary with a #ChemLifeBalance campaign, highlighting community engagement and new leadership. This review covers journal developments and news from Chemistry Europe.

Area of Science:

Chemistry publishing
Scientific communication
Journal development

Background:

Review of ChemPlusChem's tenth anniversary milestones.
Introduction of the new Editorial Board Co-Chair.
Overview of the #ChemLifeBalance social media campaign.

Discussion:

The role of social media in fostering scientific community and work-life balance.
The importance of leadership transitions in scientific journals.
The impact of journal anniversaries on visibility and engagement.

Key Insights:

Successful engagement through the #ChemLifeBalance campaign.
Strengthened editorial leadership for future journal growth.
Milestones achieved during the tenth anniversary year.

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