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Does the document template supplied on disk have to be used? |
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It is important for the development of the
electronic version that the appropriate style name (e.g. H_Method) is attached to the heading paragraphs for each section. It is not important
that formatting properties like font size, line spacing, or the amount of lines per page match
the document template. Please feel free to change these properties as long as the style naming is not reflected. We will entirely
delete any formatting options in the document processing program except the style names.
The document template is designed to make formatting the manuscript easier for the user in that the appropriate style can
be chosen quickly from the menu. Please note that the name of the paragraph style identifies the section. |
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I have never used a template before and am not sure where to start. |
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On each disk there is a Readme file
provided. It is advisable that you print this out and read it first. |
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I don’t know where to save the template file (scisynth.dot). |
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It is difficult to state categorically
where individual users save their template files. On a PC, on which the whole Microsoft Office
software package is installed, it is normally in the directory C:\MSOffice\Template. With only the Microsoft Word
Processor installed you will find the directory under C:\MSWord\Template. If in doubt,
please refer to the in-house computer specialist for advice. |
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Is it acceptable to adjust the font size and spacing? |
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The font and style of the text is important
for its identification. Spacing is not important. |
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How should I handle tables? |
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Tables should be composed using the table
set-up tools of the word processing program. Tables should be placed in the appropriate position in the body of the text. The tables in the text should be labeled clearly with
the caption
e.g. <Table 1.> (appropriate font). |
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How should I handle drawings in tables? |
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State the file name of the drawing
(handwritten) in the required position in the table on the hardcopy of the
manuscript. Store the drawing as a separate file
using the formula name as the
file name. |
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Q: | Is it possible to handle several schemes in one file? |
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should be saved in a separate file as should any formulas and figures using the formula
scheme or figure number as the file name
e.g. scheme1.cdx |
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In general, the editorial office can process disks in either DOS or Macintosh format. The following word processing programmes are preferred:
- Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0
- Microsoft Word for Windows 7.0
(MS Word 95 or Office 95)
- Microsoft Word for Windows 8.0
(MS Word 97 or Office 97)
- Microsoft Word for Macintosh 5.1
- Microsoft Word for Macintosh 6.0 or higher
The document template is currently
available for all these packages.
For other wordprocessors please contact the editorial office and discuss your requirements. However
the use of LATEX should be avoided. |
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What structure drawing program should I be using? |
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Please generate your formulas and schemes using ChemDraw (latest version both for Microsoft Windows or for Macintosh) or by using ISIS(tm)/Draw.
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What are the page extent rules for manuscript submission? |
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The volume editors and authors are requested to be aware of the contracted page extent as outlined in the Contributor's Agreement, and to not exceed the given number of pages for each volume. For estimating the final length of a contribution, the following general rules should be used:
- 1 typewritten page = 24 lines of 75 characters
- 2 typewritten pages (with formulas/schemes) = 1 printed page
- 3 typewritten pages (no formulas/schemes) = 1 printed page
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Do I need to use any particular units or abbreviations? |
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Metric units should be used throughout the text. However, for pressure and temperature, Torr/atm/Pa and oC can be used, respectively. The unit kcal is also accepted.
The use of abbreviations is recommended in tables, formulas, schemes and experimental procedures, but not in titles or text. Click here to download a list of common abbreviations.
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What do the symbols <<< in the proofs mean? |
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The symbols indicate that something was missing or unclear in the manuscript and the author should add the missing information during correction.
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What is the difference between a General Procedure and a Typical Procedure? |
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- A General Procedure is a generalized version of a widely applicable experimental procedure.
- A Typical Procedure is a specific example of a widely applicable experimental procedure.
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What are the stages of the publication process? |
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There are a number of stages in the publication process, but the main ones are essentially: copyediting, preparation of the galley proofs, and preparation of the page proofs. Click here to view a visual representation of the workflow chart for Science of Synthesis.
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What if I still have a problem? |
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Please do not hesitate to contact the
editorial office with regard to any queries
regardless of how trivial they might seem.
Our "Who To Contact" page gives you information on the relevant person to contact; or you may use the following:
Phone:+49 (0)711 8931 783
Fax: +49 (0)711 8931 777
E-mail: science-of-synthesis@thieme.de |
News
Over 20,000
New Reactions
Science of Synthesis 3.6 is now available and contains 38 volumes with a total of 215,000 reactions. More details on the newly released version 3.6.
Award for
Barry M. Trost
We would like to congratulate Barry M. Trost, Editorial Board Member, Science of Synthesis, on being awarded the Nagoya Gold Medal of Organic Chemistry 2008.
Award for
Eric N. Jacobsen
We would like to congratulate Eric N. Jacobsen, Editorial Board Member, Science of Synthesis, on being awarded the Yamada–Koga Prize 2008 which will be awarded on November 14, 2008, at the 18th Symposium on Optically Active Compounds held in Tokyo, Japan.
Awards for
Steven V. Ley
We would like to congratulate Steven V. Ley, Editorial Board Member, Science of Synthesis, on receiving the Prous Institute-Overton and Meyer Award and the Hans Herloff Inhoffen Medal.
Volume Publication
We are pleased to announce the publication of Science of Synthesis Volume 37 [Ethers] by Craig J. Forsyth and Eric N. Jacobsen in May 2008.
Professor
John Colin Tatlow
(1923–2008)
We are very sorry to announce that Professor John Colin Tatlow passed away on April 9th, 2008. Professor Tatlow was the Editor-in-Chief of the E10 Organo-Fluorine Compounds (Houben–Weyl) series and made a major contribution to fluorine chemistry during his career. He was the recipient of the American Chemical Society Award for Creative Work in Fluorine Chemistry in 1990. We would like to extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Thieme IUPAC Prize
Congratulations to
F. Dean Toste, recipient of the 2008 Thieme–IUPAC Prize.
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