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Nature Chemistry is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Nature Publishing Group. It was established in April 2009. The editor-in-chief is Stuart Cantrill. The journal covers all aspects of chemistry. Publishing formats include primary research articles, reviews, news, views, highlights of notable research from other journals, commentaries, book reviews, correspondence. Other formats are analysis of issues such as education, funding, policy, intellectual property, and the impact chemistry has on society. Less
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35.7
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20 - 25
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Q1Chemistry (miscellaneous)

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4.01
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