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 ## Purpose
 
 _Briefly describe the new feature(s), enhancement(s), or bugfix(es) included in this pull request. If this addresses an open GitHub Issue, mention the issue number, e.g. with `fixes #221` or `closes #135`, so that issue will be automatically closed when the pull request is merged_
 
-## Implementation Notes
+## Author(s)
 
-_Provide any relevant details about how the changes are implemented, how correctness was verified, how other features - if any - in LAMMPS are affected_
+_Please state name and affiliation of the author or authors that should be credited with the changes in this pull request_
 
 ## Backward Compatibility
 
 _Please state whether any changes in the pull request break backward compatibility for inputs, and - if yes - explain what has been changed and why_
 
+## Implementation Notes
+
+_Provide any relevant details about how the changes are implemented, how correctness was verified, how other features - if any - in LAMMPS are affected_
+
 ## Post Submission Checklist
 
 _Please check the fields below as they are completed_
 - [ ] The feature or features in this pull request is complete
 - [ ] Suitable new documentation files and/or updates to the existing docs are included
 - [ ] One or more example input decks are included
 - [ ] The source code follows the LAMMPS formatting guidelines
 
 ## Further Information, Files, and Links
 
 _Put any additional information here, attach relevant text or image files, and URLs to external sites (e.g. DOIs or webpages)_