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International Scientific Journals
The Royal Netherlands Chemical Society (KNCV) is a co-owner of a wide range of internationally renowned scientific journals. Through this involvement, we contribute to the global dissemination of chemical research while strengthening the Dutch chemistry community.
Scientific progress depends on sharing knowledge. Publishing research in international scientific journals is therefore essential to advancing chemistry. At KNCV, we believe it is important that scientists can publish their findings in high-quality, independent and internationally respected journals.
That is why, together with our sister societies abroad, KNCV co-owns the scientific journals of Chemistry Europe and Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (PCCP), published by the UK's Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
Chemistry Europe: Advancing Scientific Publishing Together
Chemistry Europe is an association of 16 chemical societies from 15 European countries, collectively representing more than 75,000 chemists. Together, these societies own a broad portfolio of scientific journals, published in partnership with Wiley-VCH.
The journals cover virtually every field of chemistry, from organic and inorganic chemistry to catalysis, biochemistry, materials science, electrochemistry and sustainable chemistry.
Well-known titles include:
- Chemistry – A European Journal
- European Journal of Organic Chemistry
- European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
- ChemSusChem
- ChemCatChem
- ChemBioChem
- ChemPhysChem.
Chemistry Europe is committed to scientific excellence, integrity, openness and international collaboration. As a co-owner, we contribute to the strategic development of these journals and helps shape the future of scientific publishing.
PCCP: A Leading Journal in Physical Chemistry
In addition to the Chemistry Europe journals, KNCV is a co-owner of Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (PCCP), an internationally respected scientific journal published by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
PCCP is jointly owned by 19 scientific societies from around the world and focuses on cutting-edge research in physical chemistry, chemical physics and biophysical chemistry.
Through our involvement in PCCP, we support an important international publishing platform for researchers investigating the fundamental properties and behaviour of molecules and materials.
Scientific Publishing That Gives Back to the Chemistry Community
One of the distinctive features of this collective ownership model is that revenues from scientific publishing also benefit the scientific community itself.
KNCV receives royalties from the journals it co-owns. We reinvest this income in our society and its activities, supporting talent development, international collaboration, early-career researchers and opportunities for chemists across the Netherlands to connect and exchange knowledge. We do this through the Chemistry Europe Travel Grant.
In this way, publishing in our international journals not only advances scientific knowledge but also contributes to a strong and vibrant Dutch chemistry community.
This reflects KNCV's mission: Connect, Empower and Innovate.