Angewandte Chemie’s Redefined International Advisory Board: Strengthening Connections between the Journal and Its Community

Abstract

Over the past months, the Angewandte Chemie Council and the Executive Committee have carefully reflected on the role of the International Advisory Board (IAB) as we continue to transform Angewandte Chemie into a more inclusive home for excellent science. With the announcement of our redefined IAB in this Editorial, the new governance structure of Angewandte Chemie is completed.

Angewandte Chemie Launches Scientific Perspectives and Viewpoint Articles

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The past years have seen waves of societal change worldwide and increasing recognition that the sea of humanity consists of individual droplets-each of value and with valid perspectives.T he scientific community has realized that strength lies exactly in this diversity,a nd that mutual respect and open communication are essential for progress.A lthough many face-to-face interactions have not been possible this past year, dialogue,n etworks,a nd collaborations remain vital for researchers.During this time,t he editorial team-with the guidance of the German Chemical Society (GDCh) and the journals International Advisory Board [1] and Scientific Advisory Committee [2] -has considered how Angewandte Chemie can continue to support scientists and contribute to international scientific discourse. Angewandte Chemie,the flagship journal of the GDCh, is widely read.

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“…During this time,t he editorial team-with the guidance of the German Chemical Society (GDCh) and the journals International Advisory Board [1] and Scientific Advisory Committee [2] -has considered how Angewandte Chemie can continue to support scientists and contribute to international scientific discourse. Angewandte Chemie,the flagship journal of the GDCh, is widely read.…”