Analyst is the journal of choice for publishing urgent new work of the highest quality in analytical, bioanalytical and detection science: Impact factor 3.272; Immediacy index 0.677; Fast publication typically 50 days from receipt to publication for urgent communications and 90 days for full papers; International editorial board, authorship and readership.

Analyst publishes:Urgent communications, reporting preliminary research findings; Full research articles; Review articles in all areas of analytical, bioanalytical and detection science including Critical reviews, Mini reviews and Tutorial reviews.

The scope of the journal includes the following areas: Bioanalytical Science; Advanced Analytical Systems; Analytical Nanoscience.