Language Editing Service
Clear writing helps memory research reach the widest possible audience. Journal of Memory (JM) offers guidance on language editing options to support readability and professional presentation.
Why Language Editing Matters
Strong language improves reviewer understanding, reduces revision cycles, and increases the impact of memory research. Editing focuses on grammar, clarity, and structure while preserving scientific meaning.
- Improve readability for an international audience.
- Clarify complex methods and results.
- Ensure consistent terminology across sections.
- Strengthen the overall presentation of your work.
Clear writing is especially important for memory studies that involve nuanced experimental designs, complex neuroimaging outputs, or multi group comparisons.
What Editing Covers
Language Clarity
Grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and overall readability.
Formatting Checks
Consistency in headings, references, and table captions.
Scientific Tone
Professional academic style without changing scientific meaning.
Language editing does not replace peer review and does not guarantee acceptance.
Who Benefits Most
- Authors writing in English as a second language.
- Research teams preparing complex multi author manuscripts.
- Studies with detailed methods or technical terminology.
- Submissions that require clear clinical or educational implications.
Typical Timelines
Editing timelines vary based on manuscript length and complexity. The editorial office can provide an estimated turnaround and confirm whether expedited review is possible.
Standard Review
Best for full length manuscripts with standard timelines.
Rapid Review
Available for time sensitive submissions when capacity allows.
What Editing Does Not Include
- Changes to scientific conclusions or interpretation.
- New analyses, statistical corrections, or data checks.
- Substantive rewriting of methods or results beyond clarity.
- Peer review or acceptance decisions.
How To Request Editing
Email the editorial office with your manuscript title, article type, and a brief description of your needs. The team will provide guidance on timelines and next steps.
Quotes And Fees
If external editing is required, the editorial office can provide options and estimated costs. Fees, when applicable, are separate from article processing charges and do not influence editorial decisions.
Protecting Your Work
Manuscripts shared for language editing are handled confidentially. We do not distribute your work outside the editorial process, and your manuscript remains your intellectual property.
Maintain Scientific Accuracy
Authors remain responsible for the accuracy of scientific content, data, and interpretations. Editing should clarify meaning but not alter findings or conclusions.
Using Editing With Submission
You may request editing before submission or after initial revisions. When requesting editing, include any deadlines and indicate whether the manuscript has been previously reviewed.
What Authors Gain
- Fewer language related reviewer comments.
- Clearer presentation of hypotheses and outcomes.
- Improved readability for interdisciplinary audiences.
- More efficient revision cycles after peer review.
Before You Request Editing
- Confirm that the manuscript is complete and internally consistent.
- Verify that tables, figures, and captions are final.
- Include a list of abbreviations or preferred terminology.
- Note any sections that require extra clarity or emphasis.
Editing support is independent from editorial decisions and does not influence peer review outcomes.
Need Language Support?
Email info@openaccesspub.org for editing guidance before submission.