SOS Case Studies Show How Science of Synthesis Can Help You Work More Efficiently
The SOS Case Studies show chemists how other researchers have used Science of Synthesis (SOS) as an effective part of their workflow. In short, they illustrate how SOS can accelerate and strengthen your research.
Below, you will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the SOS Case Studies.
What Is an SOS Case Study?
An SOS Case Study is a short article that demonstrates the practical use of SOS for research purposes. We are looking for real-life examples from research groups worldwide, showing how this synthetic methodology tool helps researchers with their studies. SOS Case Studies are typically 1-2 A4 pages in length. Many are written by early-career researchers, offering an excellent opportunity to develop and enhance professional skills in scientific writing.
Why Write an SOS Case Study?
SOS Case Studies are concise, application-focused articles where you can present your work to the research community. You explain how you used Science of Synthesis to address a specific synthetic problem, outlining the process of literature evaluation, strategy development, and reaction pathway selection. By doing so, you highlight the practical value of the curated, expert-reviewed synthetic methods that are found in SOS.
Throughout the process, you collaborate closely with the experienced editorial team at Science of Synthesis, who guide you in developing a clear, well-structured, and high-quality publication.
Contributing an SOS Case Study offers the following benefits:
- Increase your visibility.
Publishing an SOS Case Study showcases your work to other chemists interested in synthetic methodology. They are published on the Science of Synthesis website, on Thieme’s social media channels, and may also be featured in our printed journals SYNTHESIS and SYNLETT. - Demonstrate and refine your research approach.
You can demonstrate how you approach problem-solving, literature analysis, and route design in real projects. - Gain insight into the publication process.
Writing an SOS Case Study gives you hands-on experience with scientific publishing workflows, from drafting to revision and final publication. - Collaborate with editorial experts.
As an author of a case study, you will work closely with the Thieme editorial team and scientific editors, receiving feedback that enhances both your writing and scientific communication. - Develop your scientific writing skills.
The process strengthens your ability to structure arguments, present data clearly, and respond effectively to editorial input — valuable skills for future publications. - Support the research community.
By sharing your experience, you help other researchers use SOS more effectively in planning syntheses and advancing their work.
How to Contribute an SOS Case Study?
Show how you turn the information in Science of Synthesis into practical discovery. Share your research journey, highlight your synthetic strategy, and increase the visibility of your work within the chemistry community. Submit an SOS Case Study and take the next step in shaping how synthetic organic chemistry is applied in practice.