Why are the Edanz Writing services useful for academics and researchers?

Posted June 23rd, 2008 by bshaw

Answer

Having a manuscript of your research published is an important part of the knowledge flow, with journal publication leading to better chances of securing future grants. As an academic you know that you must 'publish or perish'. However, having your manuscript published can be difficult and time consuming, for native English-speaking and non-native authors alike.

Reasons why it is becoming difficult to get published in high level journals

The number of manuscript submissions to international journals is increasing by 15% a year
The number of journals is not increasing
Journal editors are very selective in what they choose to publish
Manuscripts are often rejected because they do not clearly communicate their science
Language screening processes are used by some journals to reject up to 90% of submitted papers even before they get to peer review

Quote from a senior executive at an international publishing company

“Journal editors, overloaded with quality manuscripts, may make decisions on manuscripts based on formal criteria, like grammar or spelling. Don't get rejected for avoidable mistakes; make sure your manuscript looks perfect”

Why the Edanz Writing services are useful for academics and researchers

Edanz Writing's services greatly increase your chances of proceeding through the peer review process quickly and smoothly to meet your publication goals.

Using our services will save you time, allowing you to focus on your priorities of research and innovation.
Our team of writers and editors use their scientific expertise and journal experience to ensure that manuscripts clearly communicate their scientific meaning and follow journal requirements.
Our writers and editors have backgrounds in nearly every scientific field, with particular focus on the areas:
- neuroscience
- pharmacology
- chemistry
- proteomics
- endocrinology
- biomedical devices

Service Examples and Estimates

All services are charged at 800 RMB (12,000 Jpn yen) per hour. Hour estimates are based on a 3,000 word manuscript. The below are example options only; we will customize a service package according to your needs. For example, if you have already chosen a journal then that part of the service will be deducted from our final quotation. Please send your requirements and manuscript to us for a detailed service proposal.

Manuscript writing
Developing the manuscript from the outline, data tables, notes, etc.
Your priority as a researcher or company is to focus on research and innovation. Outsourcing manuscript writing to us is an efficient and cost-effective alternative to writing your own manuscripts, allowing you to focus on what you do best. Further, the earlier our scientists are involved in the process, the more assistance we can provide in identifying issues which will be of key importance during peer review.

Expert scientific review of the manuscript
Two of our scientists in your field will identify scientific issues that might prevent your manuscript from being accepted for publication, and will work with you to resolve those issues. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of publication in a high impact factor journal.

Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Drawing figures
Drawing figures is an often overlooked but important aspect of manuscript preparation. Many authors do not have the correct software, time, or expertise to create professional figures. We use professional design software to create professional figures that are formatted according to journal requirements, saving you time and effort and increases chances of making it through the peer review process.
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes three rounds of client review

Hours Estimate:
30 - 45 hrs
Price Estimate:
24,000 - 36,000 RMB; or 360,000 - 540,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
7-10 working days
Manuscript Scientific Review and Rewriting
Expert scientific review of the manuscript
Two of our scientists in your field will identify scientific issues that might prevent your manuscript from being accepted for publication, and will work with you to resolve those issues. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of publication in a high impact factor journal.

Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Drawing figures
Drawing figures is an often overlooked but important aspect of manuscript preparation. Many authors do not have the correct software, time, or expertise to create professional figures. We use professional design software to create professional figures that are formatted according to journal requirements, saving you time and effort and increases chances of making it through the peer review process.
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes two rounds of client review

Hours Estimate:
15 - 30 hrs
Price Estimate:
12,000 - 24,000 RMB; or 180,000 - 360,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
5-10 working days
Addressing journal peer review comments and resubmitting to the same journal
Revising the manuscript according to the peer review letter
Two of our scientists in your field will work with you to rewrite your paper according to the scientific and language issues that were identified by the peer reviewers. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of meeting your publication goals.

Responding to the peer review letter
It is critical to respond to peer review comments in a professional manner and to properly address or rebut the peer review comments. We work with you to develop the response letter and to ensure that your manuscript properly addresses the comments. In addition, based on the peer review comments, we can identify areas in the manuscript that might benefit from review by our scientists in your field.

Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes one round of client review

Hours Estimate:
12 - 15 hrs
Price Estimate:
9,600 - 12,000 RMB; or 144,000 - 180,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
3-5 working days
Addressing journal peer review comments and resubmitting to a different journal
Revising the manuscript according to the peer review letter
Two of our scientists in your field will work with you to rewrite your paper according to the scientific and language issues that were identified by the peer reviewers. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of meeting your publication goals.
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes one round of client review

Hours Estimate:
14 - 17 hrs
Price Estimate:
11,200 - 13,600 RMB; or 168,000 - 204,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
4-5 working days
Language and Journal Services
Journal Selection
Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals:

Recent publication history

Scope of your study

Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study)

Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor)

Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?
Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style
The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.

Cover letter development
This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.

Journal management and submission assistance
If required, we can work with the author to handle the submission process and monitoring of the manuscript throughout the entire peer review and publication process.

Includes one round of client review

Hours Estimate:
10 - 14 hrs
Price Estimate:
8,000 - 11,200 RMB; or 120,000 - 168,000 JPY
Turnaround Time:
3-5 working days

Individual Services

Choose your own service package according to your needs from the options below.
Hour estimates based on a 3,000 word manuscript.

Journal Selection Publishing in a high impact factor journal is important for your career and helps you secure more funding for your research. We use our knowledge to generate a short-list of journals (usually 3 to 5) that we believe will be most appropriate and most likely to consider your work. We also give an assessment of the benefits and risks of submitting to each journal to enable you to make the most appropriate decision of your target journal. Edanz Writing can recommend a journal to meet your publication needs. We consider the following when identifying potential target journals: Recent publication history Scope of your study Type of study (e.g., clinical study, case study, laboratory study) Type of manuscript (e.g., short communication, full article, review article, letter to the editor) Do you need to publish in a journal with an Impact Factor/indexed in Medline/Embase, etc.?	approx. 2 hrs
Language polishing and formatting to comply with journal style The writing and editing team will ensure not only that your language is clear, concise and has a native-English style, but also that the style and formatting of the manuscript adhere strictly to the journal style and Guide to Authors. This step will increase chances of acceptance for publication. As part of this service, one of our quality control copy editors will review the manuscript for typos, language issues and expression.	approx. 3 hrs
Expert scientific review of the manuscript Two of our scientists in your field will identify scientific issues that might prevent your manuscript from being accepted for publication, and will work with you to resolve those issues. This service will speed up the submission process and increase the chances of publication in a high impact factor journal.	approx. 5 hrs
Drawing figures Drawing figures is an often overlooked but important aspect of manuscript preparation. Many authors do not have the correct software, time, or expertise to create professional figures. We use professional design software to create professional figures that are formatted according to journal requirements, saving you time and effort and increases chances of making it through the peer review process.	approx. 1.5 hrs per figure
Cover letter development This is an important step in journal submission, writing a good cover lever significantly increases chances for publication. Manuscripts can be rejected or accepted based just on the quality and clarity of the cover letter. Details such as addressing the letter to the correct journal editor can make a difference in rejection or acceptance.	approx. 2 hrs

Hours Estimate:

As above.

Publishers that recommend Edanz

Edanz's service is the only Asia-based language editing service Elsevier recommends to their authors. The American Chemical Society Publications also recommend the Edanz service to their authors, with Edanz Editing and Liwen Bianji the only recommended services localized for Japanese and Chinese authors, respectively.

How do I get a service quotation from Edanz Writing?

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