Desk Rejection Shield
3-in-1 Shield Against Desk Rejections
Desk rejection is frustrating, especially when the reasons are easily preventable. Get a rapid, expert-driven pre-submission check and comprehensive formatting to ensure your paper clears the first hurdle in journal publishing.
Formatting
Plagiarism Check
Desk Check Report
Expert Review | 2-Day Delivery | Journal-Ready
Editage safeguards against desk rejection
70% of all paper submissions face desk rejection before they can progress to peer review.
Papers accepted using Editage
10,000 / every month
Paper checked against journal's scope and article requirements
Complete formatting for target journal, including verification of references
Comprehensive ethics and compliance checks to ensure all declarations and disclosures are present
Plagiarism check powered by iThenticate
Papers desk rejected
1 million / every month
Mismatch between submitted paper and journal scope
Incorrect formatting and ineffective references
Ethical compliances missing or incorrect
High similarity rates and plagiarism scores
Increase your manuscript's chances of acceptance with expert guidance
Your 3-in-1 Shield Against Journal Desk Rejection
Formatting
We format your manuscript to meet the requirements of your chosen journal. The perfect stress-free option for those sure of their target journal.
Plagiarism Check
Our plagiarism check report helps you identify passages in your manuscript that might be flagged by the journal for accidental plagiarism.
Desk Check Report
Designed to help busy researchers sail through submission requirements without the added hassles of submission anxiety.
Why Choose Editage for Desk Rejection Shield
2 million+ papers enhanced in last 22 years
Assured Expertise
Your manuscript is evaluated by seasoned academic professionals (not automated tools), thereby ensuring practical, actionable guidance.
Fast Delivery Guaranteed
No need to wait as your manuscript is formatted and checked in just 2 working days, and you get a guaranteed refund if we miss the deadline.
High Security Standards
To ensure your research remains safe and secure, strict confidentiality and data protection protocols are followed.
What you receive with the Desk Rejection Shield
Designed to reduce desk rejections by combining a human-expert led comprehensive
editorial desk check, journal-specific formatting, and plagiarism check.
Journal Scope
Disclosure Check
List Review
formatting
Citation Formatting
How it works
Step 1
Submit your Manuscript
Upload your paper and
any reference files
Step 2
Select Target Journal
Specify your preferred journal for tailored
formatting
Step 3
Expert formatting and review
Our team performs comprehensive checks
and formatting
Step 4
Download your final file
Receive your manuscript within
2 business days.
See how your manuscript improves
- Formatting
- Plagiarism Check
- Desk Check Report
Why Choose Us for Your Journal Selection Needs?
ISO Certified
Excellence
We use ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 17100 & ISO 18587 certified security systems.
Highest Quality
Standards
We deliver exceptional quality through refined processes and a robust Quality Management System.
Quick Delivery
Time
With 1,500+ expert linguists, we deliver projects on tight timelines without compromising quality.
24x7 Support
Available
We are working round the clock to ensure your publication success. We respond to all enquiries within one hour.
Accelerate your publication journey
Frequently Asked Questions
- 01
Why does my formatted paper look different from papers published in the target journal?
We format the manuscript according to the journal submission guidelines. After the journal accepts the paper, the journal will make several typesetting and other formatting related changes; therefore, the final format of the published paper may differ from the format of the submitted manuscript. At the submission stage, journals only expect and require that authors apply the formatting guidelines provided by the journal. We only refer to sample papers or published papers on the journal website when journal guidelines ask authors to do so for the purpose of complying with the journal's guidelines. - 02
What separate files will you create for me within this formatting service?
If required by the journal, we will move sections such as the title page, figures, and tables to separate files. However, this service does not include the creation of separate abbreviation lists, highlights, cover letters, or reporting guideline checklists. Additional files required by the journal, like graphical abstracts, cover letter, etc., can be requested separately and will be chargeable. - 03
If I use this journal formatting service, will my paper be considered ready for journal submission?
Please refer to the comments left in the paper by the publication expert before submitting to the journal. The expert will highlight any additional requirements that might need to be met before submission.
What is the difference between manuscript formatting and editing?
Our formatters ensure your manuscript follows journal guidelines for layout, fonts, spacing, citations, headings, and more, but do not correct grammar or language in the paper. - 04
Are figures or measurement units also included in the formatting?
Changes to measurement units, number styles, gene name/symbol notation, table size/resolution, etc. are not included in the scope of this service. Please contact your customer service manager for these requirements, and they will direct you to the correct Editage service to meet your needs. - 05
Can you format references that have been processed using EndNote software?
Currently, this service only supports the manual formatting of references and does not support the formatting of reference lists made using EndNote software. - 06
Can you add subheadings to my abstract if needed by the journal?
Adding subheadings to the abstract and making it structured would require content understanding, which formatting experts do not have.