Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

The Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (JMC)is a peer-reviewed, international, open-access platform dedicated to advancing the science and practice of medicinal chemistry and its allied disciplines. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive forum for the dissemination of innovative research that bridges chemistry, biology, and pharmacology to foster the discovery and development of new therapeutic agents.

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, medicinal chemistry plays a central role in transforming molecular insights into clinically meaningful solutions. The journal welcomes contributions that highlight not only the design and synthesis of bioactive compounds but also the interdisciplinary approaches that integrate computational chemistry, molecular modeling, structural biology, and emerging technologies such as AI-driven drug discovery.

✦ Scope of the Journal

The Journal of Medicinal Chemistry covers a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to:

• Rational drug design and development strategies
• Synthesis and characterization of novel chemical entities
• Natural product chemistry and their therapeutic potential
• Structure–activity relationship (SAR) and quantitative SAR (QSAR) studies
• Advances in chemical biology and pharmacokinetics
• Application of computational methods, molecular docking, and machine learning in drug discovery
• Medicinal chemistry aspects of nanomedicine and targeted drug delivery
• Preclinical pharmacological evaluations and mechanism of action studies

✦ Our Commitment

We are committed to:

• Scientific Integrity: Ensuring rigorous peer review and adherence to the highest ethical standards.
• Innovation: Encouraging submissions that explore emerging areas and unconventional approaches in drug discovery.
• Accessibility: Promoting open access to accelerate knowledge sharing and global collaboration.
• Diversity: Welcoming contributions from researchers across disciplines, career stages, and geographical regions.

✦ Why Publish with Us?

• Global Reach: Open access ensures visibility and impact beyond traditional academic boundaries.
• Rapid Publication: Efficient review and editorial processes without compromising quality.
• Interdisciplinary Platform: Bridging chemistry with biology, pharmacology, and computational sciences.
• Supportive Editorial Team: A diverse panel of experts dedicated to guiding authors through every stage of publication.

✦ Fast Editorial Execution and Review Process (FEE-Review Process)

Authors who are willing to publish their articles under this mode can make a pre-payment of € 99 towards express peer-review and editorial decision. First editorial decision in 3 days and final decision with review comments in 5 days from the date of submission. Galley proof generation will be done in next 2 days from acceptance or maximum 5 days (For manuscripts notified for revision by external reviewer).

Manuscripts accepted for publication will be charged regular APC.

Authors retain the copyright of their publication and the final version of the article will be published in both HTML and PDF formats as well as XML formats for transmitting to indexing databases. The editorial team of the Journal will ensure adherence to scientific publication guidelines.

The Journal of Medicinal Chemistry strives to be more than a publication outlet—it is a community for scientists, researchers, and innovators committed to improving human health through chemistry. By connecting discovery with application, the journal aims to contribute to the next generation of therapeutic breakthroughs.