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The article features Solomon Hiller, an organic chemist, manager of scientific research, and founder of the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (IOS). Topics include his personal and educational background, areas that should be highlighted when considering the lasting heritage of Hiller, and his efforts to the Revertase project coordinated by academician V. A. Engelhardt before his death.

The 14th European Association of Chemical and Molecular Sciences (EuCheMS) International Conference on Chemistry and the Environment (ICCE 2013) took place on 25-28 June 2013 at the IEC and the WTC in Barcelona, Spain. The ICCE is a well-established biannual conference organized by the Division of Chemistry and the EuCheMS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information about the 15th TraceSpec conference, a workshop organized by the International Association of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, which was held on September 4-7, 2016 in Poland. The periodic meeting offered sessions on trace metal speciation for environmental analytical chemistry as well as petroleum chemistry and remediation technologies.

The article discusses aspects of chemometrics and analytical chemistry and also presents information on meetings related to analytical chemistry. The topics discussed include the Euroanalysis XVII conference in Warsaw, Poland through August 25-29, 2014, and the 44th annual meeting of European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences (EuCheMS) Division of Analytical Chemistry on August 25, 2013. Also discussed is Ultraviolet (UV) -visible absorption spectroscopy.

Information about several issues discussed at the 22nd Meeting of the Portuguese Society of Chemistry held in Braga, Portugal on July 3-6, 2011 is presented. Topics include a lecture on nanoparticles by Mehran Mostafavi of University of Paris South, France, a poster on DNA biosensor by Elisa Pereira of University of Porto, and a poster on gold nanoparticles by Miguel Ferreira of University of Minho. The conference features other researchers including Jorge Morgado, Artur Moro, and Renata Costa.

The article traces the history of the Austrian Society of Analytical Chemistry. The group initially started as the Austrian Society of Microchemistry after the end of the Second World War. The group aims to honour, preserve, and promote the tradition of microchemistry in Graz. A brief description of the first international congres on microchemistry in Graz is provided, along with international efforts in the field of analytical chemistry.

The First International Congress of Applied Chemistry was organised by the Association of Belgian Chemists in 1894, the eighth and last was held in Washington and New York in 1912. These congresses, unlike the early congresses on pure chemistry, were very successful and held with the highest patronage in the host countries. The ninth planned for St. Petersburg in 1915 was not held due to the intervention of the First World War. The initiative passed to IUPAC but due to political and financial restraints the International Congresses of Pure and Applied Chemistry did not commence till 1934. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article informs about the American Chemical Society's (ACS) professional awards process for the chemical research community. It offers an overview of the nomination, application and selection processes. The role of the nominator and the responsibilities of the award nominees are discussed. Information about the nomination and recommendation letters is presented.

A little-known history of the contribution of Russian chemists to the foundation of the French Chemical Society (La Société Chimique de France) was discussed in the context of the original proceedings of the earliest meetings of the Society and some other materials of that time (1857–1860). It was shown that prominent Russian chemists, such as A.M. Butlerov, L.N. Shishkov, and some others, were among the founders of the Society and its most active members during the formative years of this scientific organization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the role of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) in the initial stages of development of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The role of SETAC in the development and establishment of LCA is a valuable technique that was vital and formative for without this role, chances are the progress would have been slower and difficult. Information about the meetings and workshops held from 1991 up to 1997 and important activities that happened in the said events is also presented.

The article presents information about German Chemical Society (GDCh) Biannual Conference in Munich 2003. The Division of Analytical Chemistry of the GDCh organized four of these symposia, while the DASp, German Working Group for Applied Spectroscopy, coordinated two and the Division's Separation Science Working Group coordinated one symposium. All speakers emphasized the fact that the complex problems they are facing today require the use of complex analytical techniques--usually highly developed separation methods in combination with highly sensitive spectroscopic detection or identification methods.

Congratulations, Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society (JICS) is now 10 years old. Initially, the journal used to be published as a quarterly journal; but after 8 years of its establishment and from the beginning of 2011, JICS is published bimonthly by Springer. JICS was the fourth Iranian scientific journal indexed in many international data bases including Science Citation Index-Expanded in Thomson Reuters since 2004, when the first issue of the journal was published. During the last 10 years, a total of 906 scientific documents have been published in JICS including 872 original articles, 32 review articles, 1 biographical item and 1 correction. 67 % of the published documents have been submitted by Iranian authors and 33 % by foreign authors. JICS has obtained total citations of 4,526, of which 86 % of citations were non-self-citations. The average citation per published item was 5.0, and the h-index of the journal was 27. Ten authors have published more than ten documents in the journal. The average number of authors per published item was equal to 3.5. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article features the Division of Analytical Chemistry of the European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences. The division acts as a network of chemical and scientific societies and their scientists. The association acts as the umbrella organization of European national chemical societies. Each member society appoints a member to the division. The division maintains a web site and distributes letters of information to members.

Reports on the business performance and services offered by the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. Total assets of the society; Impact of the publications arm and the Chemical Abstracts Service of the society on its revenue; Financial performance of the society.

Discusses many aspects of research and the ethical standards that are expected by editors, authors, and reviewers of the journals published by the American Chemical Society. Examples of fraudulent scientific research; Formation of a committee on ethics by the American Chemical Society; Guideline on what to do with conflicts of interest or biases.

The author talks about the worldwide social impact of analytical chemistry. Topics discussed include the importance of the capability of analytical chemistry to detect traces of pollutants and disease-related biomarkers, examples of typical problems that affect everybody on a daily basis, and a conference on analytical chemistry in April 2017 that was organized by the Analytical Chemistry Working Group of the German Chemical Society in Tübingen.

The article reports on the Division of Analytical Chemistry (DAC) of the European Chemical Sciences (EuCheMS). It mentions its role as a platform of activities made by the society's members and its establishment in 2017 under its chairperson Slavica Razic. An overview of its Euronalysis XIX meeting is also presented.

This report briefly presents the aims and the fields of interest of the Environmental and Cultural Heritage Division (Italian Chemical Society) and the issues addressed during its national congress, held in Rimini in June 2013. The broad range of topics raised by different speakers, the variety of affiliations and institutions participating at the conference, the scientific organisations and private companies co-sponsoring the different sessions give a clear picture of the interdisciplinarity which is a hallmark of this division. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers the author's insights on the capability of chemistry departments in the academic setting, particular the University of Grand Traditions (UGT). The author ponders on the possible removal of the chemistry department, which he considered as a department that is designed to teach students ans produce research data that deal with significant social issues. The author also comments on the ability of UGT organic chemist professor R. B. Flask to create an expertise in the area of organic chemistry as one of the better choices with regard to making decisions that engaged the teaching and research of the field. The author also mentions that a balanced department must consist of a spectrum of research types from context that is justifiable with regard to societal needs.

The article focuses on the formation of the Singapore Catalysis Society. The aim of such organization is to promote the development of catalysis science amongst the research community and industry in the country. It details some of the meetings held in Singapore which discussed issues on catalysis. Also cited are the research activities in the public sector conducted by universities and institutes.

Provides information on the Division of Analytical Chemistry of the Federation of European Chemical Societies. Number of delegates at the Division of Analytical Chemistry; Activities and functions of the division; Attainments of the division.

Reports on the controversy over the naming of chemical elements at the Gesellschaft fur Schwerionforschung (GSI) in Darmstadt, Germany. Proposed names by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

An abstract of the article "25 years of CIC: Achievements and future goals," by Johann Gasteiger is presented.

The article offers information on analytical chemistry societies, and the related societies of mass spectrometry, chromatography, and spectroscopy. Among the international organizations mentioned include the Division of Analytical Chemistry of the European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences (DAC EuCheMS) and the Federation of Asian Chemical Societies (FACS). A brief description of public organization of analysts is also discussed.

The article reflects on the dissociation between the two Divisions of the German Chemical Society (GDCh), namely "Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology" and "Water Chemistry." It discusses "The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry," by Otto Hutzinger and its role in the contact between the two divisions.

The article offers developments within the Society of Biological Inorganic Chemistry (SBIC). The organization has announced that the winners of the 2008 and 2009 Early Career Award will present their award lectures during the commencement of the ICBIC 14 event on July 25-30, 2009 in Nagoya, Japan. Furthermore, the SBIC Council is continuing the discussion about the new benefits intended for its members, including the SBIC Early Career Award and the ICBIC Student Travel Grants.

The article presents an editorial on the possibilities for the future success for the field of chemical biology. The author's reflections focus principally on the necessity for scientists to engage in collaborative efforts to sustain and grow in their field. The advent and growth of the European Union has helped to facilitate this collaboration, and the further growth of a unified Europe also has great promise to assist the field of chemical biology.

The article presents news about the Society of Biological Inorganic Chemistry (SBIC). Officers and members of the SBIC Council are presented, including Robert A. Scott as president, Lucia Banci as secretary, and Kenneth D. Karlin as treasurer. In a note from the SBIC Council President, Scott congratulates the incoming officers of the Council and welcomes new members. He also introduces the SBIC Young Scientist Award and invites members to nominate deserving early career scientists in the field.

The article highlights the contributions of physics professor Joachim Heitbaum to the field of electrochemistry. Heitbaum developed the first techniques for the online detection of electrochemical reaction products. He was also active in the fields of electrochemical sensor systems and electrochemical energy storage devices such as innovative rechargeable lithium batteries. He continued to be active on many committees of chemical societies even after his retirement.

The article focuses on the journal "Chemia Analityczna-Chemical Analysis" which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2005. the journal has been an organ in the Polish Academy of Science in the Committee of Analytical Chemistry for a long period of time. In 2002, changes were made in its status and name and in 2003 it joined chemical societies of Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, and Czech Republic. Almost half of the articles published in the journals were contributions by foreign scientists.

The article presents information on associations and societies related to chemistry. The European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences (EACMS) will take over the role and responsibilities of the former Federation of European Chemical Societies. The EACMS will build on its 30 years of history and will aim to provide a more professional level of support for the needs of its 50 member societies across 36 countries throughout Europe. A funding base will enable the EACMS to modernize its approach and develop meaningful support for the chemical and molecular sciences in the 21st century.

Highlights the session of the Bureau of the Scientific Council on analytical chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Decision to award the council's 2003 prize to professor Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Tumanov; Approval of the lists of the organizing committees of the VI All-Russia Conference on Electrochemical Methods of Analysis and All-Russia Conference; Admission of the Scientific Council to the Federation of European Chemical Societies and Professional Institutions.

Highlights a conference held in commemoration of the Chemical Society of Japan Award for Creative Work 2003.

This article presents information on the 4th Mediterranean Basin Conference on Analytical Chemistry, organized by Slovenian Chemical Society, held in September 2002, in Slovenia. The scientific program presented at the conference consisted of 4 plenary lectures devoted to the most important fields of present analytical research activity, ranging from new metrological aspects of qualitative "screening" methods and certified reference materials to new on-line detectors or to the use of NMR in food science in the Mediterranean Basin.

Presents a calendar of events that lists congresses and conventions organized by international chemical associations from May 13, 2003 to May 8, 2004.

Reports the development of a consistent and comprehensive system of labelling all chemical compounds. Application of computer algorithms to molecular structures; Discussion on the standards of naming chemical compounds set by chemistry societies; Format of the system.

Examines the government of Great Britain's response to a report published by the Nuffield Foundation on the school science curriculum. Suggestions of the report; Comments of Carolyn Swain of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Overall reaction to the report; Endorsement of regulations by science bodies, including the Institute of Physics and the Royal Society of Chemistry; Employers' fears over the decline in standards of assessment.

Notes that the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry has agreed on official names and symbols for nine transfermium elements, having atomic numbers greater than 100. List of chosen names; Names to be published in December issue of `Pure and Applied Chemistry'; Names already in general use.

Reports on the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry's (IUPAC) rejection of the name seaborgium, given for element 106 by researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory in California. Researchers' plan to use the name despite IUPAC's rejection; IUPAC's proposed names for elements 101-106.