Language Editing ServiceInternational Journal of Neuroimaging
Clear communication strengthens scientific impact. IJNI encourages authors to use language editing when needed to improve grammar, flow, and readability before peer review.
When to Use Language Editing
Language editing is recommended for authors who want to improve clarity, structure, or readability before submission. It is especially helpful for interdisciplinary teams and authors writing in English as a second language.
Multi author manuscripts often benefit from a consistent tone and terminology. This improves reviewer confidence overall.
Editing improves presentation but does not change scientific content or guarantee acceptance. Authors remain responsible for the accuracy of data, methods, and conclusions.
Early editing can reduce revision cycles and speed publication by making manuscripts easier to evaluate.
Editing Benefits
- Clearer grammar and sentence flow
- Improved readability for reviewers
- Consistent neuroimaging terminology
- Stronger structure and transitions
- Reduced revision cycles
- Better translation of complex results
What the Service Includes
Grammar and Style
Corrections for grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure with consistent academic style.
Clarity and Flow
Improved transitions, concise phrasing, and clearer presentation of key findings.
Terminology Consistency
Standardized use of neuroimaging terms, abbreviations, and measurement units.
Formatting Guidance
Alignment with journal structure, headings, and manuscript organization.
Figure and Table Captions
Refinement of captions so visuals are interpretable without extra text.
Reviewer Readiness
Improved readability to help reviewers focus on scientific merit.
Common Issues We Address
Complex neuroimaging manuscripts often contain long sentences, inconsistent naming, or unclear methods. Editing helps clarify these issues while preserving scientific meaning.
We also help improve structured abstracts, describe results clearly, and ensure that methods and data sources are described consistently across sections.
Typical Improvements
- Simplified sentence structure
- Consistent imaging terminology and atlas labels
- Clear methods descriptions
- Improved abstract structure
- Standardized units and abbreviations
- Stronger results interpretation
Important Notes
Language editing is optional and does not influence editorial decisions. Scientific rigor remains the primary basis for acceptance.
Authors may use any editing provider. Use of a service is not required for submission.
Editing improves readability but does not affect peer review outcomes.
Editing fees are separate from APCs and are quoted based on manuscript length.
Turnaround varies by manuscript length and complexity. Plan ahead for deadlines.
How to Request Editing Support
Contact the editorial office with your manuscript title, word count, and desired timeline. We will provide guidance on available options and expected turnaround.
After editing, review all changes carefully to ensure scientific accuracy before submission.
Before You Submit
Even with editing support, confirm that all scientific details are accurate and complete. The editorial team evaluates rigor independently of language quality.
Final Checklist
- Ethics approvals and consent statements
- Data availability and repository links
- Consistent terminology and abbreviations
- Complete references and citations
- Tables and figures labeled correctly
- Clear neuroimaging significance
Improve Manuscript Clarity
Ask about language editing support and prepare your manuscript for peer review.
Author Guidelines Contact the Editorial OfficeEmail: [email protected] | Response within 24 business hours | Editing support available
