Guide for Authors
Aims and scope
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry publishes complete accounts of research of outstanding significance and timeliness on all aspects of molecular interactions at the interface of chemistry and biology, together with critical review articles. The journal publishes reports of experimental results in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology and drug discovery and design, emphasizing new and emerging advances and concepts in these fields. The aim of the journal is to promote a better understanding at the molecular level of life processes, and living organisms, as well as the interaction of these with chemical agents.
The Journal welcomes papers on:
the medicinal chemistry and associated biology (including target identification and validation) of established or new disease targets
the reporting of the discovery, design or optimization of potent new compounds or biological agents
the analysis and discussion of structure-activity relationships and pharmacological issues relevant to drug design and action using in vitro and in vivo models, including the use of computational techniques when closely linked to experimental data
the reporting of "first-in-class" new therapeutic compounds
the chemical biology or bioorganic/bioinorganic chemistry that significantly advances knowledge of a biological mechanism
methodological advances that are chemistry-based and which significantly impact on medicine or biology
the preparation and examination of biotherapeutics for the treatment of pathophysiological disease states
the development of materials for specific therapeutic targeting
All manuscripts will be rigorously peer-reviewed by independent experts following an initial assessment by the Editors. Please note that BMC is not suitable for straightforward reports of incremental advances. Above all the presentation of a rational basis and a sound underlying hypothesis for the work is of particular importance, whatever its exact field.
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry seeks to publish research results of outstanding significance and timeliness and review articles in the fields of medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, bioorganic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and related disciplines.
Articles should describe original research of high quality and timeliness.
Reviews of topical importance and current relevance are specially commissioned in appropriate fields. Authors wishing to submit a non-solicited review article are requested to first contact the Editor-in-Chief, Professor A.Russell bmc-eo@elsevier.com.
Perspectives briefly review (in 1-4 printed pages) specific subjects that already have or are likely to have major impact in areas related to chemical biology and drug discovery. Authors of perspectives are those who have made the original contribution or have extended the original research to new breakthroughs. Perspectives are generally specially commissioned by the editors; however, suggestions for topics and authors are welcomed. Individuals interested in contributing should contact the Editor-in-Chief, Professor A. Russell bmc-eo@elsevier.com.
Symposia-in-Print comprise collections of original research papers (including experimental sections) covering specific topics. Topics for forthcoming symposia are announced in the journal from time to time. A guest editor will invite authors active in the field to submit papers, which are then reviewed and processed for publication by the guest editor under the usual refereeing system. Opportunity is also provided for other active investigators to submit contributions.
Submission checklist
You can use this list to carry out a final check of your submission before you send it to the journal for review. Please check the relevant section in this Guide for Authors for more details.
Ensure that the following items are present:
One author has been designated as the corresponding author with contact details:
• E-mail address
• Full postal address
All necessary files have been uploaded:
Manuscript:
• Include keywords
• All figures (include relevant captions)
• All tables (including titles, description, footnotes)
• Ensure all figure and table citations in the text match the files provided
• Indicate clearly if color should be used for any figures in print
Graphical Abstracts / Highlights files (where applicable)
Supplemental files (where applicable)
Further considerations
• Manuscript has been 'spell checked' and 'grammar checked'
• All references mentioned in the Reference List are cited in the text, and vice versa
• Permission has been obtained for use of copyrighted material from other sources (including the Internet)
• A competing interests statement is provided, even if the authors have no competing interests to declare
• Journal policies detailed in this guide have been reviewed
• Referee suggestions and contact details provided, based on journal requirements
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