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The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and all its people. ACS is a global leader in promoting excellence in science education and providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple research solutions, peer-reviewed journals, scientific conferences, eBooks, and weekly news periodical Chemical & Engineering News.
The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS Publications) provides access to chemistry-related information and research through over 80 peer-reviewed journals, as well digital books, reference materials, and educational tools. It thus provides ACS members and the worldwide scientific community with a comprehensive collection of high-quality information products and services for the practice and advancement of the chemical sciences.
The alignment of vision and mission between ACS and ChronosHub presented a compelling opportunity as the organizations aim to deliver an outstanding author experience for all researchers. With the supporting resources and expertise of ACS Publications, ChronosHub will be able to strengthen its position in the market and continue to improve product offerings for its customers, including publishers, institutions, and funders.
ChronosHub will remain an independent and Danish based company operating globally as it works with ACS Publications to develop a state-of-the-art, OA-friendly submission experience for all authors. ChronosHub will continue to expand the team with the required competencies to strengthen its position in the market.
With ChronosHub operating as an independent subsidiary, all ChronosHub customer data will be protected and remain confidential behind a robust firewall between ACS and ChronosHub’s business functions. ChronosHub’s data will continue to be stored in Europe, as ChronosHub will remain an independent and Danish based company operating globally.
ChronosHub will continue to work closely with customers and users to develop new services that will optimize the author experience. The support and resources of ACS Publications will ensure that ChronosHub can continue to grow as an independent subsidiary. The upcoming enhancements to ChronosHub's products and features on the roadmap, developed with ACS Publications, promise lasting improvements that will benefit all customers and users.
The support and resources of ACS Publications will ensure that ChronosHub can continue to sustainably grow its excellent platform and services, maintaining its identity both as a separate platform and as an OA thought leader alongside ACS Publications. The upcoming enhancements to ChronosHub's products and features on the roadmap, developed with ACS Publications, promise lasting improvements that will benefit all customers and users. ACS and ChronosHub are committed to working alongside partners to deliver innovation and excellence in streamlining publishing workflows and ensuring effective collaboration between researchers, institutions, funders, and publishers to promote open science. ChronosHub will continue this journey along with current partners to continue ensuring that authors can focus their time on research.