❓ Your Questions Answered

I understand that navigating the editing process can be challenging, especially for non-native English speakers. Below, you’ll find answers to common questions and language support options to make the submission process easier.

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🌍 Translation Support for Non-English Speakers

To help international researchers, I provide automated translation support for communication in multiple languages. You can:
 

✔ Send inquiries in your native language – I will translate and respond appropriately.
✔ Receive translated responses – Important instructions and feedback will be translated upon request.
 

💡 Tip: For precise scientific terminology, I recommend using DeepL or Google Translate for initial translation, and I will refine meaning where needed.

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📝 Frequently Asked Questions
 

📌 General Editing Services

🔹 What type of editing do you provide?
I specialize in scientific manuscript editing for biomedical and life sciences research. My services include grammar correction, scientific clarity improvements, journal formatting, and reference adjustments.

💡 Although I specialize in biomedical research, I also have extensive experience editing manuscripts in physical sciences, humanities, and other academic fields. Researchers outside of biomedical sciences are welcome to inquire about editing assistance.
 

🔹 Do you guarantee publication?
No. Although I ensure that your manuscript meets high academic language standards, journal acceptance depends on the scientific content and peer review process.
 

🔹 What’s included in the editing fee?
✔ Grammar, spelling, and clarity corrections
✔ Scientific expression refinement
✔ Journal formatting (spacing, fonts, numbering, reference styling, etc.)
✔ One round of minor revisions at no additional cost
 

📌 Submission & Payment
🔹 How do I submit my manuscript?
You can upload your document on the Submission Portal or email it directly to ryan@scientificeditor.net
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🔹 What file formats do you accept?
I accept Microsoft Word (.docx, .doc) for editing with tracked changes. Figures and tables can be submitted as PowerPoint or Excel files for editing, or as image files for reference.
 

🔹 What payment methods do you accept?
✔ PayPal (Preferred)
✔ Stripe (Preferred)
✔ Bank Transfer (For larger payments, upon request)
 

🔹 Is payment required before editing begins?
Yes. A 50% deposit is required upfront, with the remainder due before receiving the final edited manuscript.

❓ Paying through an institutional account? Contact me to discuss options.

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📌 Turnaround & Revision Policy

🔹 How long does editing take?
 

• Standard Editing (≤5,000 words): 3–5 business days

• Longer Manuscripts (5,000–10,000 words): 5–7 business days

• Advanced Editing/Formatting or Major Revisions: Custom timeframe (quoted individually)

• Longer Manuscripts (>10,000 words) or Multi-Part Projects: Custom timeframe (quoted individually)

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🔹 What if I need minor changes after editing?
I provide one free round of minor revisions before submission. Additional major revisions after submission are subject to a separate fee.

🔹 Do you offer rush editing?
Contact me to discuss express options.

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📌 Journal Formatting & Additional Services

🔹 Do you format manuscripts for specific journals?
Yes! I check journal formatting guidelines and adjust references, spacing, font, and structure to meet requirements.
 

🔹 Can you format journal templates?
Yes, but detailed template formatting (when the journal provides a strict template) requires an additional fee.
 

🔹 Do you offer cover letter and abstract writing?
Yes!

• Cover Letter Writing: $40

• Abstract Writing: $80
   

🔹 Can you check my responses to peer review comments?
Yes! I provide:
✔ Response Letter Check with accompanying edit – $20 per 1,000 words (comments to improve clarity)
✔ Response Letter Check as separate task – Custom pricing

✔ Response Letter Writing – $55 per 1,000 words of corresponding manuscript (full response writing)

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🚀 Still Have Questions? Let’s Connect!
If you have additional concerns, feel free to reach out, and I will be happy to assist you!

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