Accounts of Chemical Research Guide
Evaluates manuscript fit and structures personal research program narratives for submission to ACS Accounts of Chemical Research.
Accounts of Chemical Research Guide is a specialized journal framing and submission assistant designed for chemistry researchers targeting Accounts of Chemical Research (Acc Chem Res). It helps authors navigate the journal's unique requirements by distinguishing personal research program narratives from broad literature reviews or primary research articles. The skill provides actionable evaluations on narrative arc, house style, strict length constraints, self-citation balance, and desk-reject risks, ensuring manuscripts are correctly positioned or redirected to appropriate ACS and RSC alternatives.
Key Features
01Identifies common desk-reject risks including length limits and primary data inclusion
02Guides narrative framing with clear preambles, thematic arcs, and forward-looking outlooks
03Offers intelligent re-routing recommendations to Chemical Reviews, Chem Soc Rev, or primary journals
04Evaluates manuscript positioning for personal research program accounts versus comprehensive reviews
051,074 GitHub stars
06Provides official submission checklists including graphical abstract and TOC requirements
Use Cases
01Framing an invited or unsolicited Account manuscript based on multi-year research program findings
02Determining whether a chemistry manuscript fits Accounts of Chemical Research or belongs in Chemical Reviews
03Pre-submission screening to ensure adherence to ACS formatting, length limits, and balanced citations