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Chemistry and Biochemistry Instruments and Facilities
Analytical Characterization Facility

Publication Policies

Guidelines for Acknowledgement & Notification

We request that all works utilizing our managed instruments acknowledge the BYU Analytical Characterization Facility and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for access to the equipment. For example, all research publications, presentations, posters, invention disclosures, dissertations, theses, news releases, and any other outputs resulting from use of the instrument should include an acknowledgement. Suggested wording is provided below.

Users are also asked to report publications and other scholarly works supported by the facility through the Publication Notification Form.

Sample Statements

Acknowledgment:

"The authors thank the BYU Analytical Characterization Facility and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for access to and training on the (insert name of instrument)."

This acknowledgment should be included in all works, including those for which facility personnel are listed as co-authors.

Why Is This Important?

Acknowledging research sponsors is important for many reasons, including the following:

  • It expresses gratitude for institutional and technical support.
  • It fulfills contractual requirements of many funding agencies such as the NSF.
  • It aligns with standard research publication practices, enabling reviewers, publishers, and readers to evaluate potential sources of bias or support.
  • It helps quantify use of the Analytical Characterization Facility and justify continued support of the equipment and services necessary for your research.