Overview
Where BMJ stands on CRediT
BMJ Publishing Group requires structured CRediT contributor statements across its journal portfolio. The role matrix is part of the manuscript metadata and is published with the article.
Scope: Across The BMJ and BMJ specialist journals
Implementation details
How CRediT is captured and produced
| Submission system | ScholarOne Manuscripts |
| JATS implementation | Standard ScholarOne CRediT module on submission; JATS XML with <role> elements (vocab="credit") in the production pipeline; CRediT metadata in Crossref deposits. |
| Production workflow | After acceptance, the CRediT statement renders in the published article as a structured contribution section, with the underlying JATS XML deposited at Crossref with the article DOI. |
For authors
Author guidance — submitting to a BMJ journal
When submitting to a BMJ journal, you will complete a per-author CRediT role assignment in ScholarOne. Each author must have at least one role. ORCID iDs are encouraged for all contributors and required for corresponding authors.
For general CRediT submission guidance across publishers, see CRediT for authors.
Sample journals
Representative BMJ titles with CRediT capture
- The BMJ
- BMJ Open
- Heart
- Gut
- Thorax
- BMJ Quality & Safety
Adoption history
Notable milestones
BMJ has been a vocal advocate for transparent authorship, having long championed ICMJE criteria and structured contribution reporting.
Notes
Caveats and context
BMJ-style author-contribution statements predate CRediT; current policy uses CRediT as the structured backbone.
Frequently asked
Common questions about BMJ and CRediT
- Does BMJ require CRediT contributor statements?
- Yes. BMJ captures structured CRediT statements as part of its standard submission flow. BMJ Publishing Group requires structured CRediT contributor statements across its journal portfolio. The role matrix is part of the manuscript metadata and is published with the article.
- Which BMJ journals support CRediT?
- Representative BMJ titles known to support structured CRediT capture include The BMJ, BMJ Open, Heart. Scope: Across The BMJ and BMJ specialist journals. Check the individual journals author instructions to confirm the current contributor-roles policy.
- How do I add CRediT to my BMJ submission?
- When submitting to a BMJ journal, you will complete a per-author CRediT role assignment in ScholarOne. Each author must have at least one role. ORCID iDs are encouraged for all contributors and required for corresponding authors.
- What submission system does BMJ use for CRediT capture?
- BMJ uses ScholarOne Manuscripts. Standard ScholarOne CRediT module on submission; JATS XML with <role> elements (vocab="credit") in the production pipeline; CRediT metadata in Crossref deposits.
- When did BMJ adopt CRediT?
- BMJ adopted CRediT around 2018. BMJ has been a vocal advocate for transparent authorship, having long championed ICMJE criteria and structured contribution reporting.
References
Sources
- BMJ author hub — authorship and contributorship
- ICMJE authorship recommendations
