Publishing a Comment for AP Chemistry Experiment

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A student recreated a chemistry experiment from a journal and achieved better results by improving certain steps but feels they lack enough new information to warrant a full article submission. They inquire about options for submitting their findings without writing an extensive paper. Suggestions include contacting the original authors directly, as they may acknowledge contributions in future publications. The student is exploring the process and necessary information for reaching out to the authors. Overall, they seek a way to share their improvements in a concise format.
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For a project in my AP Chemistry course, I recreated an experiment from a journal. I was able to obtain better results than previously documented by improving some steps. I however don't have much to actually add to the study or its conclusions. Is there a way I can submit my new information without having to do a full blown article?
 
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For a project in my AP Chemistry course, I recreated an experiment from a journal. I was able to obtain better results than previously documented by improving some steps. I however don't have much to actually add to the study or its conclusions. Is there a way I can submit my new information without having to do a full blown article?

In astrophysics, there is a "mini-journal" called Astrophysics Journal Letters that publishes relatively short (3-4 page) comments on an article.

Your best bet would probably be to contact the authors of the journal article by e-mail. If they mention your improvements in any future articles, it's customary to mention the people involved in an acknowledgments section.
 
Cool. Is there anything similar for chemistry?

I'm attempting to figure out most of the process and the information I'll need before contacting the authors.
 
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