Devoted to the rapid dissemination of original research papers of relevance to inorganic and metal-organic chemists and nano scientists engaged in synthesis. This journal publishes syntheses and reactivity of new compounds, new methods for preparation of known compounds, and new experimental techniques and procedures. The journal is a publication aimed at the rapid dissemination of original research papers of particular importance to inorganic and metal-organic chemists and nanotechnology professionals. Original research articles that warrant speedy publication because of the unique scientific features and unprecedented scientific value will be given high priority in the peer reviewing process and published as a "High Priority Publication." Although the primary emphasis will be placed on original research contributions, preliminary communications containing full experimental details as well as brief reviews of general reactions or techniques presented from a critical point of view will be considered. From time to time, this journal will also publish review articles and thematic issues encompassing the areas of Inorganic, Metal-Organic, and Nano-Metal Chemistry. Active and recognized researchers will be invited to contribute to review articles. Manuscripts in English only will be accepted for publication. As of January 1, 2005, the name of the journal Synthesis and Reactivity in Inorganic and Metal-Organic Chemistry has been changed to Synthesis and Reactivity In Inorganic, Metal-Organic, and Nano-Metal Chemistry. This new title reflects the rapidly growing fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology and their strong interface with inorganic and metal-organic chemistry, and Professor Kattesh V. Katti of the University of Missouri-Columbia, Missouri, USA, has been appointed as the executive editor of this journal. The journal, with its new focus, is devoted to the rapid dissemination of original research papers of relevance to inorganic, metal-organic and nano-metal chemists and nanotechnology professionals. The journal publishes syntheses and reactivity of new compounds, new methods for preparation of known compounds, and new experimental techniques and procedures. Although the primary emphasis will be placed on original research contributions, preliminary communications containing full experimental details, as well as review articles of general interest to the inorganic, metal-organic, and nanoscience community, will also be published from time to time.