Focus and Scope

The international journal Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds publishes original papers, short communications, reviews, and mini-reviews dealing with problems in the field of heterocyclic chemistry in Russian and English. The Journal also publishes reviews and annotations on new books and brief reports on conferences in the field of heterocyclic chemistry, as well as commemo­ra­tives dedicated to prominent heterocyclic chemists.

Section Policies

Original Papers

Original papers of experimental or theoretical character may concern synthesis, structure, and reactions of heterocyclic compounds, as well as their biological activity, physicochemical, and other properties in the context of synthesis. Transformations of substituents in a heterocycle may be considered when their character is specific due to a special effect of the heterocyclic system. The paper must present definitive and comprehensive accounts of previously unpublished research. Research based on analogy (trivial change of substituents or conditions) will not be accepted without demonstration of its special significance. Original papers should not exceed 15 journal pages.

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Review Articles

The review or mini-review should cover topics that are of sufficiently general interest for heterocyclic chemists or reflect an important aspect of practical applications of heterocyclic compounds in industry, agriculture, medicine, etc. Reviews should be comprehensive, critical, and readable accounts of the newest research in heterocyclic chemistry. The time period and the scope of the subject area should be clearly defined in the Introduction. Review manuscripts should not exceed 35 journal pages, and mini-reviews – 10 journal pages.

The topic of a review or mini-review should be submitted for preliminary approval by the Editors in the form of a detailed (1–2 pages) summary.

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor should contain substantially new results or methods of wide applicability or interest, or focused studies requiring establishment and fixation of priority. Only those experimental data and literature references necessary for confirmation of the main conclusion should be presented. In the case of synthesis of known structures by a new method, at least five examples should be presented. Letters to the Editor should not exceed 4 journal pages.

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Anniversaries and dates

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

In memoriam

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Chronicle

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Short Communications

Short communication should contain substantially new results or methods of general applicability or interest, or focused studies requiring the claim of precedence. Only those experimental data and literature references necessary for confirmation of the main conclusion should be presented. The synthesis of known compounds by a new method should be illustrated with at least 5 examples. Short communications should not exceed 4 journal pages.

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Heterocycles in Focus

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

The preliminary evaluation of manuscripts as to their fitting the scope of the journal and compliance with the Instructions to Authors is carried out by the Section Editor. All manuscripts compliant with the journal's requirements will be reviewed by two or more referees. Authors can suggest two referees. Referees evaluate manuscripts on their significance, scientific rigor, originality, degree of interest to the heterocyclic chemistry community, thoroughness of compound characteri­zation, appropriateness of the cited literature, and quality of writing.

The evaluation process is confidential, except in the case where a referee alleges an intentional presentation of falsified data in the manuscript. The authors are given the chance to see the reviews of their manuscript.

The Editors have the final decision on acceptance of the manuscript for publication.

Publication Frequency

Published 12 times per year