About the journal

Scope
The scope of the journal is to publish reports on recent developments in fundamental and applied research in the fields of phase diagrams, synthesis, crystal structures, physical properties, etc. The focus will be on metals, alloys and intermetallic compounds, but the journal will also include papers on related compounds such as hydrides, inorganic compounds, organometallics, etc.

Periodicity
Planned periodicity is four issues per year. The first issue should be released on-line and as hardcopy in March 2008.

Language
English or Ukrainian.

Price
Publication is free of charge. Access to the on-line version of the journal, including download of pdf files of the complete paper and supplementary material will be free of charge. The price of hardcopies is not yet fixed.

Submission of manuscripts
Scientists from any country are kindly invited to submit manuscripts on topics within the scope of the journal by e-mail or ordinary mail to the journal address. The manuscripts will be refereed under the responsibility of an international Editorial board and will receive proofs within a delay not exceeding 6 months if accepted. Please consult the Guidelines for authors.

Supporting information
Supplementary information such as cif files may be provided with the manuscript and will be stored on the website of the journal.