Pakistan Journal of Chemistry is an international, double-blind, peer-reviewed, open-access Pakistan-based journal published by Chem Publishers.

Aims

The Pakistan Journal of Chemistry (Pak.J.Chem) aims to serve as an international, peer-reviewed platform for the publication of high‑quality original research, reviews, and short communications covering all major branches of chemistry. The journal seeks to promote the advancement of chemical sciences by disseminating significant, reproducible, and innovative research that contributes to both fundamental understanding and practical applications.

Pak.J.Chem is committed to:

• Supporting the dissemination of original and impactful chemical research
• Encouraging interdisciplinary studies that connect chemistry with related scientific and technological fields
• Providing open access to published research to ensure global visibility and accessibility
• Upholding high standards of publication ethics, peer review, and editorial transparency

Scope

The Journal welcomes original manuscripts that report novel findings, significant theoretical developments, experimental studies, and critical reviews in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Core Chemistry Disciplines

• Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

Applied and Interdisciplinary Areas

• Materials Chemistry and Nanochemistry
• Polymer Chemistry
• Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Environmental and Green Chemistry
• Industrial and Process Chemistry
• Electrochemistry
• Surface and Interface Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering (chemistry‑focused studies)

Emerging and Specialized Topics

• Sustainable and Renewable Chemical Technologies
• Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Chemical Biology
• Energy‑related Chemistry (batteries, fuel cells, solar materials)
• Food and Agricultural Chemistry

Article Types

The Pakistan Journal of Chemistry publishes the following article types:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Short Communications
• Technical Notes
• Special Issue Articles (by invitation or proposal)

Target Audience

The journal is intended for:

• Academic researchers and scholars
• Industrial scientists and professionals
• Graduate and postgraduate students
• Policy makers and practitioners in chemistry‑related fields

Language and Accessibility

• All submissions must be written in English. The journal follows an open‑access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription barriers.

Why choose to Publish in Pak. J. Chem?

• Pak. J. Chem is an Internationally Peer-reviewed open-access Journal index in renowned databases
• Global Visibility: Open Access ensures your research is freely available worldwide, increasing readership and impact across academia, industry, and policymakers.
• Higher Citations: Open-access articles receive more citations due to their accessibility, enhancing the reach and influence of your work.
• Advancing Science: Contribute to the global pool related to all fields of Chemistry, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Rapid Publication: Streamlined peer-review and publication processes ensure faster dissemination of your findings.
• Highly Advanced and experienced Editorial Board to manage submitted paper
• Friendly online submission processes in the Journal anytime in the Journal
• Accept only high-quality papers with Tailored support from dedicated in-house staff.
• Published Article that reaches and is accessible to millions of readers/researchers/scholars/academia
• Author Retains Rights: Authors maintain copyright under Open Access licenses, allowing broader reuse and sharing of their work.

Publishing Open Access ensures your research achieves maximum exposure, drives real-world impact, and advances scientific progress in the Chemical Field.

Editorial Board

The Editorial Board serves as the backbone of a successful Journal that maintains high standards of the Journal. At the Pakistan Journal of Chemsitry, the Editorial Board consists of the Editor-in-Chief and carefully selected members, chosen based on rigorous criteria to ensure active and meaningful contributions. This team is responsible for upholding the quality of published research, increasing the Journal’s impact, and advancing the broader scientific community.

Acceptance Criteria

A manuscript must demonstrate robust scientific validity and sound technical methodology to be accepted for publication in the Pakistan Journal of Chemistry. As a peer-reviewed journal, submissions are evaluated on the strength of their research methods, relevance to the field, clarity of writing and presentation, and strict adherence to ethical standards, irrespective of the perceived novelty of the findings.

Reviewer’s Database

Pakistan Journal of Chemistry maintains a reviewer database to facilitate this process that strives to make decisions on all submitted manuscripts, including personalized content, based on the advice provided by at least two independent reviewers. This database assists us in identifying the most suitable subject experts who can thoroughly review the manuscript.

Ethics in Publication

Pakistan Journal of Chemistry fully adheres to and complies with the policies and principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics. The Pakistan Journal of Chemistry editors enforce a rigorous peer-review process and strict ethical policies and standards to ensure the publication of high-quality scientific works in the field.