Language Editing Service
Clear language improves peer review outcomes and ensures that sports medicine research is understood by multidisciplinary readers. JSEM provides guidance on professional language editing services for authors who want to strengthen clarity before submission.
Service Overview
Language editing focuses on grammar, readability, terminology consistency, and presentation. Editing does not change scientific content or guarantee acceptance, but it improves reviewer comprehension and can reduce revision cycles.
What Editing Includes
Grammar
Clear syntax and professional tone.
Style
Consistent terminology and flow.
Clinical Terms
Accurate medical and training language.
Formatting
Headings, captions, and references.
How to Request
Authors may request language editing prior to submission or after initial editorial feedback. For complex rehabilitation protocols or performance analytics, early editing can help reviewers focus on methodology rather than phrasing.
Editing is independent of peer review and does not influence editorial decisions. Authors remain responsible for scientific accuracy and final approvals.
Key Notes
Who Should Use Editing
Authors writing in a non native language or preparing complex clinical protocols.
Deliverables
Tracked changes and a clean copy are provided for author review.
Editing Scope
Editing improves clarity and consistency but does not replace scientific review. Authors remain responsible for accuracy.
Timing
Plan editing one to two weeks before submission deadlines to allow for revisions and final checks.
Author Responsibility
Editing does not guarantee acceptance. The editorial decision remains based on scientific merit, ethics, and scope.
Terminology Consistency
Use consistent terminology for diagnoses, training protocols, and outcomes. Define abbreviations at first use to improve reader clarity.
Coauthor Alignment
After editing, circulate the revised manuscript to coauthors for agreement on terminology and content before submission.
Editing Turnaround
Editing turnaround depends on manuscript length and complexity. Plan additional time for coauthor review before submission.
Style Consistency
Maintain consistent tense, terminology, and figure labeling across sections. Consistency improves readability for reviewers.
When to Use Editing
Consider language editing when manuscripts involve complex methods, multidisciplinary teams, or non native English writing. Early editing reduces reviewer confusion and can shorten revision cycles. Editing supports clarity but does not influence editorial decisions.
Editing Costs
Editing fees are separate from APCs and depend on manuscript length and complexity.
Revision Timing
Allow time for coauthor review after editing to prevent last minute changes during submission.
Editing Scope Reminder
Editing improves readability but does not change scientific conclusions or guarantee acceptance. Authors remain responsible for accuracy.
Editing Outcomes
Editing improves readability and consistency, helping reviewers focus on methods and results rather than language issues.
Editing Benefits
Professional editing improves clarity, consistency, and readability, which helps reviewers focus on methodology and results. For complex sports medicine studies, clear language reduces misinterpretation and supports faster decisions.
Editing services are optional and do not influence editorial outcomes.
Editing Timing
Schedule editing before submission to avoid delays during review.
Editing Preparation
Provide a clean draft and clear requests to maximize editing efficiency.
Need language editing support?
Contact the editorial office for service options and guidance.
