Chemical Abstracts Editorial policies

Chemical Abstracts editorial policies, adopted to meet the wishes of its users, have given this journal certain emphasized properties. These properties are described and discussed, because a knowledge of what to expect in a publication is essential to its most effective use. The scope of Chemical Abstracts is outlined, the three essentials for complete coverage within this scope are described, the efforts for quality in abstracts and for promptness in their appearance are discussed, form and arrangement are mentioned, and the five kinds of indexes published are given consideration, with the emphasis on subject and formula indexing. In the interest of growth in the service rendered by Chemical Abstracts, the editor offers an attentive ear to users of this journal. 

Chemical Abstracts editorial policies, adopted to meet the wishes of its users, have given this journal certain emphasized properties. These properties are discussed briefly here, because a knowledge of what to expect in a publication is essential to its most effective use. 

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