Overview
Where PNAS stands on CRediT
PNAS requires a structured author contribution statement using the CRediT taxonomy. Authors provide a CRediT matrix during submission, and the statement is published with the article. ORCID iDs are mandatory for all corresponding authors.
Scope: PNAS and PNAS Nexus
Implementation details
How CRediT is captured and produced
| Submission system | Aries Editorial Manager |
| JATS implementation | Structured CRediT capture in Editorial Manager; standard JATS <role vocab="credit"> output in the production pipeline; CRediT metadata deposited to Crossref with the article DOI. |
| Production workflow | The CRediT matrix flows from Editorial Manager into the PNAS production pipeline, into the published article HTML and PDF, and into the Crossref deposit associated with the article DOI. |
For authors
Author guidance — submitting to a PNAS journal
When submitting to PNAS, provide a CRediT-based author contribution statement that specifies each author's roles. ORCID iDs are mandatory for all corresponding authors and required for co-authors. The direct submission track is available alongside the invited-submission pathway.
For general CRediT submission guidance across publishers, see CRediT for authors.
Sample journals
Representative PNAS titles with CRediT capture
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
- PNAS Nexus
Adoption history
Notable milestones
PNAS is one of the world's most-cited multidisciplinary journals. Its adoption of mandatory CRediT, combined with ORCID requirements, aligns with the broader movement by National Academy institutions toward transparent contributorship.
Notes
Caveats and context
PNAS historically offered a member-contributed submission pathway for papers introduced by members of the National Academy of Sciences; this pathway has been substantially limited in recent years in favour of direct submission. PNAS Nexus, launched in 2022, is the fully gold open-access companion journal.
Frequently asked
Common questions about PNAS and CRediT
- Does PNAS require CRediT contributor statements?
- Yes. PNAS captures structured CRediT statements as part of its standard submission flow. PNAS requires a structured author contribution statement using the CRediT taxonomy. Authors provide a CRediT matrix during submission, and the statement is published with the article. ORCID iDs are mandatory for all corresponding authors.
- Which PNAS journals support CRediT?
- Representative PNAS titles known to support structured CRediT capture include Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, PNAS Nexus. Scope: PNAS and PNAS Nexus. Check the individual journals author instructions to confirm the current contributor-roles policy.
- How do I add CRediT to my PNAS submission?
- When submitting to PNAS, provide a CRediT-based author contribution statement that specifies each author's roles. ORCID iDs are mandatory for all corresponding authors and required for co-authors. The direct submission track is available alongside the invited-submission pathway.
- What submission system does PNAS use for CRediT capture?
- PNAS uses Aries Editorial Manager. Structured CRediT capture in Editorial Manager; standard JATS <role vocab="credit"> output in the production pipeline; CRediT metadata deposited to Crossref with the article DOI.
- When did PNAS adopt CRediT?
- PNAS adopted CRediT around 2020. PNAS is one of the world's most-cited multidisciplinary journals. Its adoption of mandatory CRediT, combined with ORCID requirements, aligns with the broader movement by National Academy institutions toward transparent contributorship.
References
Sources
- PNAS author centre — submitting your manuscript
- PNAS editorial and journal policies
