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Tori Maywalt and co-authors are reporting a research study comparing the total, free, and % free prostate specific antigen in the serodiagnosis of prostate cancer in Hispanic-American and Caucasian-American males in the United States. Considering the fact that prostate cancer is the leading non-skin-related cancer in men, their study is not only important to improve understanding of prostate cancer in Hispanic-American males in the United States, but also to provide a platform for further research in this area. The study by B. R. Manjunath and co-authors deals with the preparation and testing of polyvinyl chloride compositions containing different amounts of additives for flame-retardant low-smoke electrical cable sheathing applications. David W. Riley is presenting a series of analyses of shear defects to the molecular structure of polyvinyl chloride and other polymers close to nanometric sizes in extrusion engineering. R. E. Yager is challenging people to think about the status of chemistry as an education discipline in the wake of the nanotechnology revolution and the new focus on STEM research and teaching. Finally, the reprinted (with permission) editorial from the C&E News “Chemical News Blunder, Powering Up with Cotton” by L. E. Wolf, appearing in the Public Understanding of Chemistry section, raises eyebrows about the way chemistry is occasionally, if not often, being portrayed in the media. The variety of articles in this issue should give the readership some impetus to think about the role of chemistry in shaping their thoughts and lives. Finally, the support of the following individuals and institutions in facilitating the relaunching of The Chemist is acknowledged with gratitude. The role of the late Dr. Lila Albin of Purdue University for her leadership in sustaining the journal during a period of neglect should not be overlooked. She also played a significant role in the leadership transition of the journal. She will be missed. The dedication of the reviewers who provided thoughtful reviews and feedback in a timely manner to improve the quality of the manuscripts is very much appreciated. The timely feedback received from Dr. Penelope Fritzer of Florida Atlantic University who served as a guest book review editor and contributed to improving the quality of the book reviews is thankfully acknowledged. The efforts of Mr. Andrew Binder of Florida Atlantic University in recreating The AIC logo are appreciated. The assistance provided by Ms. Deborah Cate in style editing the manuscripts is also appreciated. It is encouraging to note that the Board of Directors and Leadership of The American Institute of Chemists are strongly behind the journal. Finally, it should be noted that the support provided by Florida Atlantic University in establishing a home base for editing The Chemist is invaluable in relaunching this important international scholarly periodical. Thank you.
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