Submission and Authoring in ACS Paragon Plus

Overview  Guidelines for Authors [PDF]  Manuscript Templates  Additions and Corrections [PDF]  Using TeX/LaTeX

Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Information for Authors

NOTE: Authors may now choose to submit their own Manuscript PDF File for use during the peer review process, or allow the system to generate a PDF automatically. [See details...] Note that there are special instructions for Preparing and Submitting Manuscripts Using TeX/LaTeX.

Preparation and Submission of Manuscripts

Authors are encouraged to use the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Document Templates for preparing manuscripts for submission as well as for preparing final, accepted manuscripts.

• Scope and Editorial Policy and Guidelines for Authors [PDF]
• Document Templates
• Additions and Corrections [PDF]

General Instructions

Author instructions vary somewhat for each journal. The links below furnish access to guidance and forms that are applicable to all ACS journals.

• Ethical Guidelines
• ACS Journal Policy Summaries on Prior Publication
• Choosing File Designations during Submission
• Acceptable Software by File Designation
• Preparing and Submitting Manuscripts Using TeX/LaTeX
• Preparing Manuscript Graphics
• FAQ: The Transition from Paragon
• Viewing PDF Documents
• Specifications for Web Enhanced Objects
• Copyright Forms and Information
• NIH Policy Addendum

Updated: Jan. 2, 2008