Language Editing Service
Language editing improves grammar, flow, and clarity without changing scientific meaning.
Editing is optional and does not influence editorial decisions.
Editing Overview
Language editing supports clarity for interdisciplinary readers and improves reviewer efficiency. Authors remain fully responsible for scientific content and interpretation.
Editing is optional and available to authors who want additional support with grammar, flow, or terminology consistency before submission.
Clarity
Improves readability for clinical audiences
Consistency
Aligns terminology across methods and results
Efficiency
Reduces revision cycles during review
Service Scope
Editing focuses on grammar, terminology consistency, and readability for multidisciplinary audiences.
- Grammar, spelling, and punctuation correction
- Consistency of terminology and abbreviations
- Clarity improvements for methods and results
- Formatting guidance for captions and references
The service does not change scientific conclusions, data interpretation, or study design.
Editing Process
Request
Send a brief description of the manuscript and needs
Scope
Agree on the level of editing and timeline
Edit
Language specialists refine grammar and clarity
Review
Authors approve final edits before submission
Levels of Editing
Editing levels are tailored to manuscript needs and may include light language polishing or more detailed clarity improvements. The editorial office will confirm scope before work begins.
- Basic language correction for grammar and punctuation
- Consistency edits for terminology and abbreviations
- Clarity improvements for methods and result descriptions
When to Request
Consider editing if English is not your primary writing language or if multiple co authors contributed to the manuscript.
Contact the editorial office with your manuscript title, estimated word count, and the type of editing support requested.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts submitted for editing are treated as confidential and are not shared outside the editing workflow. Authors retain full ownership of content.
Turnaround and Cost Guidance
Turnaround time depends on manuscript length and editing depth. The editorial office will confirm timing and provide a quote before work begins.
Editing fees are separate from APCs and are only applied if the author elects the service.
Coordination With Submission
Authors should allow adequate time for editing before planned submission dates. Early requests reduce delays and support smoother peer review.
To request editing, provide the manuscript file, a short summary of objectives, and any specific language concerns or terminology preferences.
Share any preferred style guides or terminology lists to maintain consistency across sections.
Clear communication on timelines and priorities helps the editing team deliver focused improvements.
Benefits of Editing
Clear language improves peer review efficiency and helps readers focus on evidence. Editing strengthens the presentation of complex methods, clinical outcomes, and patient reported results.
Limitations
- Does not replace peer review or guarantee acceptance
- Does not alter data or statistical conclusions
- Does not resolve ethics approvals or permissions
- Authors remain responsible for scientific accuracy
Request Language Editing
Email the editorial office to confirm scope and timelines for editing support.
