ACS Publications and Journals Flashcards
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Which ACS journal is specifically dedicated to publishing research on nanoscale science and technology?
Answer: ACS Nano
ACS Nano, launched in 2007, covers research on nanoscale materials, structures, and devices across all fields.
What is the primary focus of the ACS journal 'Environmental Science & Technology'?
Answer: Chemistry and technology related to environmental protection and pollution control
Environmental Science & Technology covers research on the chemical aspects of environmental systems, pollutants, and remediation strategies.
Which ACS publication type is used to communicate short, urgent, and significant research findings quickly?
Answer: Communication
Communications are brief reports of urgent, high-impact findings designed for rapid publication to establish priority in a field.
What does 'impact factor' measure for an ACS journal?
Answer: The average number of citations articles receive within two years of publication
Impact factor is calculated as the ratio of citations in a year to papers published in the preceding two years, indicating journal influence.
Which ACS journal covers the synthesis, properties, and applications of materials used in technology and engineering?
Answer: Chemistry of Materials
Chemistry of Materials focuses on the synthesis and characterization of solid-state, functional, and nano-scale materials.
What is SciFinder, related to ACS publications?
Answer: A comprehensive chemical information database operated by CAS, a division of ACS
SciFinder is a research database provided by Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), a division of ACS, indexing chemical literature worldwide.