An editing service like Editage\u2019s Scientific Editing can improve your chances of acceptance by<\/p>\n
This article explains why many researchers need comprehensive scientific editing and the direct benefits of Editage\u2019s Scientific Editing service.<\/p>\n
When it comes to science and research, English has been established as the language of communication. Most top peer-reviewed journals are published in English, with more than 90% of the indexed scientific articles in the natural sciences been published in this language. What\u2019s more, a study published in 2017 found that papers published in English seem to be cited more than those published in other languages (66.3% vs 54.7% papers cited).1<\/sup><\/p>\n However, English is not the first language for a majority of the world\u2019s researchers, who are vying to get their research published in reputed peer-reviewed journals. In fact, in China, which contributes to a bulk of the global research output, only 1% of the 1.3 billion people have English as the first language.2<\/sup><\/p>\n Fig. 1: English language proficiency by country<\/p>\n Source: Author Perspectives on Academic Publishing: Global Survey Report 2018, Editage<\/em><\/p>\n The truth is that even though ESL (English as a second language) authors publish ground-breaking research in their first language, it\u2019s unlikely to get international recognition or impact until it is published in a top English-language journal.<\/p>\n With the focus firmly on new discoveries, fueled by an intense pressure to publish, little is said about the transformational journey that a manuscript goes through until it is ready for publishing in an international peer-reviewed journal. In fact, even native speakers of English, sometimes find it hard to communicate very technical information simply and clearly.<\/p>\n While countries like China, Japan, and South Korea are counted among the world\u2019s top producers of research, their authors often face tough challenges. For one, manuscripts from Non-English-speaking countries have a much lower acceptance rates than those from English-speaking countries (29.1% vs 40.3%).3<\/sup> While language may not be the only reason for rejection, an Editage Global Author Survey showed that 76% of ESL authors find it difficult to prepare a manuscript in English.2<\/sup><\/p>\n What\u2019s more, cultural differences in how international researchers present their work causes further problems when it comes to navigating a complex English-based publishing process, especially when it comes to journal submissions and peer reviews.<\/p>\n Fig. 2: Difficulty in preparing manuscripts for publication in English-language journals<\/p>\n Source: Author Perspectives on Academic Publishing: Global Survey Report 2018, Editage<\/em><\/p>\n The Council of Science Editors holds that peer reviewers must evaluate the accuracy and novelty of the research, check if the writing is correct and clear, assess ethical compliance, and produce an unbiased, constructive and instructive review of the manuscript.4<\/sup> With detailed checks required for each manuscript, peer reviewers are struggling to keep up even as the volume of submissions is on the rise every year.<\/p>\n A 2018 Publons study showed that 10% of reviewers are responsible for 50% of the over 13.7 million manuscripts submitted a year.5<\/sup> However, the rising volume of research is not matched by a proportional growth in the number of reviewers. In such a scenario, it\u2019s not uncommon for reviewers to judge manuscripts based on how easy it is to understand; papers that have poor English and language errors will almost always find themselves on the rejected pile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n With rejection rates topping 90-95% in reputed journals,6<\/sup> authors are increasingly criticizing the peer review and editorial system as inherently biased. Journal editors, the gatekeepers of scientific knowledge, may pre-judge the language quality or the relevance of a topic just based on the names on a manuscript.<\/p>\n One insightful study found that editorial boards are mostly comprised of people from wealthy, developed countries, which could be a reason for them to overlook potentially high-impact research from developing nations. Unfortunately, such neglect means that local research with a global impact can often go ignored by top high-impact journals. 7<\/sup><\/p>\n On the other hand, where you publish your work can, directly or indirectly, affect your researcher career, funding success, and professional reputation. This is supported by a study, based on Thomson Reuters Web of Science data, which found a scientist\u2019s reputation and standing within the research community is largely based on both the quantity and quality of his\/her publications.8<\/sup><\/p>\n This has resulted in a behavioral change among authors who are, now more than ever, working towards getting their research published in high-impact international journals. While there has been a boom in the number of submissions to top journals, this is only clogging up an already over-burdened system.<\/p>\n Fig. 3: Problems for authors in the publishing industry<\/p>\n Source: Author Perspectives on Academic Publishing: Global Survey Report 2018, Editage<\/em><\/p>\n To maximize their chance of acceptance, authors often turn to mentors and experienced colleagues proficient in English or rely on professional editing services to help them polish their paper and level their playing field. Top journals also advise authors to use academic editing services to deliver publication-ready manuscripts. <\/strong>This not only helps to streamline the journal editorial and peer review process, it allows them to publish more high-impact research articles, which in turn, strengthens their position as a trusted peer-reviewed journal.<\/p>\n To understand the impact editing can have on manuscript acceptance, Editage studied the fate of 191 manuscripts it had edited as part of a partnership with Wolters Kluwer (WK).<\/p>\n Of the 191 manuscripts,<\/p>\n These figures are considerably higher than the 36% acceptance rate for manuscripts submitted to WK journals in a single year (2017). In other words, papers edited by Editage had a 24% better acceptance rate and an 18% higher chance of publication within a year, when compared to other papers submitted to WK journals.9<\/sup><\/p>\n Fig. 4: Acceptance rate of manuscripts submitted to WK journals<\/p>\n Source: Can language editing improve manuscript acceptance rates? An Editage Report<\/em><\/p>\n Language editing services such as Editage<\/a> <\/u><\/strong>are often seen as an unnecessary step, but this report shows that such services, with higher-than-average acceptance rates, can provide a tangible boost to a researcher\u2019s publication goals. In fact, the Scientific Editing service by Editage takes things one step further to give you 30% faster acceptance rates by reviewing the research itself apart from improving the manuscript language and format, while supporting authors through the publishing process.<\/p>\n You can also download the Can language editing improve manuscript acceptance rates? An Editage Report <\/strong>at the bottom of this article.<\/em><\/p>\n Editage\u2019s Scientific Editing<\/a><\/u><\/strong> service brings together three distinguished experts from your field of research to help you get published in reputed international journals. You will get to collaborate with a team of handpicked experts that include:<\/p>\n With Scientific Editing,<\/p>\n While it may be easier for researchers to rely on their network to improve their manuscript, going without professional editing services can be a mistake. With the surge in research and submissions, not having the best version of your manuscript puts you at a competitive disadvantage. Not putting your best foot forward may cost you months of waiting time and worry, only to be rejected.<\/p>\n Change your fate with Scientific Editing\u2019s combination of in-depth developmental editing, advice from top-journal peer reviewers, and publication support, which has helped 400+ papers get published in high-impact academic journals, such as Elsevier, ACS, and Wiley-Blackwell, in an average of just 61 days. Consult an expert now<\/a><\/u><\/strong> or write in to request@www.editage.com<\/a><\/u> to know how Scientific Editing can help you achieve your publishing goals.<\/p>\n References:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" An editing service like Editage\u2019s Scientific Editing can improve your chances of acceptance by Providing an in-depth technical evaluation of study quality, methodology, and analysis Polishing language for clarity, coherence, logic, and flow Formatting the manuscript per journal specifications Providing clear, actionable next steps for you to take to meet your target journal\u2019s standards This […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1722,"featured_media":46144,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2379],"tags":[2639,210,2741,2733,2740],"new_categories":[],"new_tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-3642","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-authorship-in-research","tag-manuscript-editing","tag-manuscript-writing","tag-peer-review-week-2020","tag-top-journal-editing","tag-trust-in-peer-review"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nBarriers to high-impact research publication<\/h2>\n
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How can in-depth editing and readiness checks increase chances of acceptance<\/h2>\n
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How smart researchers get published faster<\/h2>\n
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