International Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Language Editing Service
Professional language support ensuring clear, polished manuscripts for non-native English speaking authors.
Service Options Available
We partner with established language editing services offering various support levels to match author needs and budgets. Service options range from basic proofreading correcting grammar and spelling to comprehensive editing addressing scientific writing style, logical flow, and terminology consistency. Authors may also request substantive developmental editing for manuscripts requiring significant structural reorganization.
Standard Language Editing
Comprehensive grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax correction by editors experienced in biomedical manuscripts. Includes terminology verification, reference formatting checks, and consistency review throughout the document ensuring professional quality presentation.
Premium Scientific Editing
Enhanced editing addressing scientific clarity, logical argument flow, appropriate hedging language, and discipline-specific conventions beyond standard grammar correction. Editors with STI or infectious disease expertise ensure appropriate terminology and phrasing for specialist audiences.
Manuscript Formatting
Professional formatting ensuring manuscripts meet IJSTD submission requirements including reference style, heading structure, table and figure formatting, and supplementary material organization. Saves authors time while ensuring technical compliance with journal specifications.
Translation Services
Full manuscript translation from major languages into publication-quality English by translators with biomedical specialization. Maintains scientific accuracy while producing natural English prose suitable for international peer review and publication.
Process and Confidentiality
Language editing services operate independently from the journal editorial process. Edited manuscripts are returned directly to authors for review and approval before submission. Using language editing services does not guarantee manuscript acceptance, as editorial decisions remain based solely on scientific merit and methodological quality. Authors retain complete control over their manuscript content throughout the editing process.
All manuscripts submitted for language editing are treated with strict confidentiality. Service providers maintain secure handling procedures and editors sign confidentiality agreements protecting unpublished research from disclosure. Authors can trust that their work and ideas remain protected during the editing process.
Member Discounts: IJSTD members at Fellow and Principal tiers receive discounted rates on partner language editing services. Principal tier members receive complimentary editing credits that can be applied to manuscript preparation before submission.
Turnaround Times: Standard service turnaround is typically five to seven business days depending on manuscript length and complexity. Expedited service is available when faster turnaround is needed to meet submission deadlines or revision timelines.
Quality Assurance
Partner editing services employ qualified editors with advanced English language credentials and experience editing biomedical research manuscripts. Many editors hold advanced degrees in relevant scientific fields enabling them to understand and appropriately edit complex STI research content. Quality control processes ensure consistent editing standards across all manuscripts handled.
Authors receiving edited manuscripts have the opportunity to review changes, ask questions, and request clarifications before finalizing documents for submission. This collaborative approach ensures authors maintain ownership of their work while benefiting from professional language refinement.
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