Authorship Change Policy

Authorship Change Policy

The Journal of Medicinal Chemistry and Therapeutics (JMCT) recognizes that authorship should accurately reflect substantial scholarly contributions to a manuscript. Any request to add, remove, or rearrange authors after submission must be handled transparently and in accordance with responsible authorship and publication ethics. To protect the integrity of the scientific record, all authorship changes are subject to editorial review and approval.

When Can Authorship Be Changed?

  • ✔ Authorship changes are permitted only before the manuscript is accepted for publication.
  • ✔ Requests should preferably be made during the revision stage before the final editorial decision.
  • ✔ No authorship changes will normally be accepted after the manuscript has been formally accepted.

Addition of an Author

If an author is proposed to be added after the initial submission, the corresponding author must provide:

  • ✔ A detailed explanation for the proposed authorship addition.
  • ✔ A clear description of the new author's scientific contribution.
  • ✔ Written agreement from all existing authors.
  • ✔ Written consent from the newly added author.
  • ✔ A completed JMCT Authorship Change Request Form.

Removal of an Author

Requests to remove an author require:

  • ✔ A detailed explanation for removing the author.
  • ✔ Written consent from the author being removed.
  • ✔ Written agreement from all remaining authors.
  • ✔ Completion of the official JMCT Authorship Change Request Form.

Change in Author Order

Changing the sequence of authors requires:

  • ✔ A written explanation describing the reason for the change.
  • ✔ Signed approval from every listed author.
  • ✔ Editorial approval by the journal.

Required Documents

All authorship change requests must include the following:

  • ✔ Authorship Change Request Form.
  • ✔ Signed declaration from every relevant author.
  • ✔ Updated Author Contribution Statement.
  • ✔ Revised Title Page.
  • ✔ Any additional documents requested by the Editorial Office.

Editorial Evaluation

The Editorial Office may request additional documentation whenever necessary. Submission of a request does not guarantee approval. The Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to approve or reject any authorship modification based on publication ethics, the documentation provided, the nature of the proposed change, and the journal's editorial assessment.

Requests After Acceptance

Important: After a manuscript has been officially accepted for publication, requests to add, remove, replace, or rearrange authors will not normally be considered. Only in exceptional circumstances involving a documented editorial error, authorship dispute, or significant ethical concern will such requests be reviewed. Supporting evidence and approval from the Editor-in-Chief will be required.

False or Unethical Authorship Requests

Providing false information, forged signatures, fabricated contribution statements, or misleading information regarding authorship constitutes publication misconduct. Such cases may result in rejection of the manuscript, withdrawal of the submission, notification to affiliated institutions, or other editorial actions considered appropriate by the journal.

Contact

For authorship-related inquiries, please contact:

Editorial Office
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry and Therapeutics (JMCT)
Email: jmct@journals.blrcl.org

Official Authorship Change Request Form

Authors requesting any change in authorship must complete the official JMCT Authorship Change Request Form. The completed form must be signed by all relevant authors and submitted to the Editorial Office together with all required supporting documents.

Before submitting the request, please ensure that:

  • ☑ The manuscript has not yet been accepted for publication.
  • ☑ All authors have agreed to the proposed authorship change.
  • ☑ The reason for the request is clearly explained.
  • ☑ The revised Author Contribution Statement is prepared.
  • ☑ The revised Title Page is attached.
  • ☑ The completed and signed request form is included.

⬇ Download Authorship Change Request Form (DOCX)

Document ID: JMCT-FRM-001   |   Version 1.0