At XpertScientific, we provide professional scientific editing, academic proofreading, and publication support for author-drafted, translated, and AI-assisted manuscripts. Each manuscript is handled by a subject-matter expert with a PhD or MD. We go beyond grammar and spelling to improve clarity, logical flow, terminology, academic tone, and journal readiness. Our editors work on research papers, proposals, theses, dissertations, reports, presentations, and other scientific documents. Our clients have published in peer-reviewed journals including Nature, Science, and The Lancet.
What our clients say
Impact factor 19.0
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The editing is very detailed and careful.
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- Dr Z Yang
Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
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Impact factor 6.3
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Many technical details have been commented. We are very happy with the work.
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- Dr D Turtureanu
Botanical Garden, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania
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Impact factor 3.5
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Many thanks for the quick turnaround. It works very well and I am indeed very pleased with the R script and appreciated the documentation within the code. It fulfils all our requirements.
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- Prof O Wurl
University of Oldenburg, Germany
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Impact factor 3.2
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Many thanks. We were very happy with it! Not just word-by-word corrections, but holistic understanding / logic and sentence structure improvements.
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- Dr I Pfister
Berner Augenklinik am Lindenhofspital, Switzerland
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Impact factor 13.4
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The editor performed a very detailed examination of the subject matter and showed a great deal of specialist knowledge. All very good. Thank you.
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- Dr J Hennenlotter
University of Tübingen, Germany
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Impact factor 4.1
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Editors are also scientists who know both the subject and the context. This makes the difference.
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- Dr M Fuentes Casan
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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Impact factor 2.8
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I like that you provide a countdown timer and a direct line to contact the editor. Also, the edits were very good and transparent.
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- Dr F Waldbillig
Universitätsklinik Mannheim, Germany
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Impact factor 10.6
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It truly superseded our expectations and has improved the clarity of the manuscript.
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- Dr M Ogonowski
Stockholm University, Sweden
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Impact factor 17.2
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You almost rewrote the second half of the paper! Thanks a lot and thanks for your scientific discussion, I appreciate it and enjoyed reading them.
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- Dr S Sánchez Ordóñez
ICREA Professor at IBEC Barcelona, Spain and Group leader at Max-Planck Institute Stuttgart, Germany
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Impact factor 5.0
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Pertinent comments, good reformulations of content.
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- Dr A Tournadre
CHU University Hospital in Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Impact factor 71.5
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The end result was good and helpful. Very timely order delivery.
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- Dr M Casado
Alfred Wegener Institut, Bremerhaven, Germany
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Impact factor 2.9
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Your editorial help on my manuscript are deeply appreciated.
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- Prof Y Wang
Associate Professor, Department of Oceanography, NSYSU, Taiwan
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Impact factor 35.7
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Better quality of revision than other services. Excellent delivery time.
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- Dr S Morra
Erasme Hospital Brussels, Belgium
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Impact factor 35.9
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Very quick correction of the manuscript and highly pertinent comments by a knowledgeable editor. This was very helpful.
The statistician had a short time to do statistics once again. You did a great job for me and always very fast and honest.
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- Dr T Zekic
Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka, Croatia
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Impact factor 4.2
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I am very grateful for your proofreading of my two papers. They are all accepted by good journals.
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- Dr D Tian
Macau University of Science & Technology, Macau SAR, China
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Impact factor 12.1
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Very efficient and fast service.
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- Dr C Proudhon
Institut Curie, France
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Impact factor 13.9
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Excellent job! We were very pleased with the result.
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- Dr S Sánchez Ordóñez
ICREA Professor at IBEC Barcelona, Spain and Group leader at Max-Planck Institute Stuttgart, Germany
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Impact factor 7.9
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Thanks again for the help. We will have more papers, proposals, and reports that need a good editing service, and I am pretty happy with your service.
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- Dr G Song
Iowa State University, USA
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Impact factor 5.8
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Very good editing and good price. Quick delivery.
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- Dr Jun You
Oil Crops Research Institute, WUHAN, China
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Impact factor 8.6
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Fast and excellent corrections at a fair price.
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- Dr F Fries
Universität des Saarlandes, Germany
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Impact factor 33.8
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Your changes and suggestions are extremely valuable. Thank you very much.
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- Dr J Heinrich
Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich, University Hospital Munich, Germany
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Impact factor 2.7
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We would like to thank you again very sincerely for your efficiency and for the quality of the editing of our article which was perfectly understood by the editor. We can only highly recommend your site for its professionalism.
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- Prof J Etienne
Honorary Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lyon, France
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Impact factor 6.6
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Fast service, very precise editing and good suggestions in the article. All this was very useful. Thank you.
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- Dr B De Becker
Erasme Hospital, Belgium
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Impact factor 4.8
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Thanks! You really improved the manuscript. We will use you again in the future.
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- Dr J Samitier
Fundació Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya, Spain
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Impact factor 5.0
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A colleague recommended you, and I am very pleased he did. Excellent service. Thank you.
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- Dr N Giret
Institut des Neurosciences Paris Saclay, UMR9197 CNRS, Université Paris Saclay, France
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Impact factor 4.6
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Thank you very much for excellent work you've done.
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- Dr B Vujkovac
General Hospital Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia
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Impact factor 6.5
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Very nice and fast service.
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- Dr N Harland
Dept of Urology, University Hospital Tübingen, Germany
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Impact factor 40.4
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Amazing job! Many thanks. Lately I cannot properly check several rounds of the papers from my group but luckily you are here to rescue us!
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- Dr S Sánchez Ordóñez
ICREA Professor at IBEC Barcelona, Spain and Group leader at Max-Planck Institute Stuttgart, Germany
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Impact factor 19.7
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Thank you for editing our manuscript. You did a fantastic work!
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- Dr P Papanagiotou
Klinikum Bremen-Mitte, Germany
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Impact factor 3.6
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Higher level of accuracy and competence than other Editing Services, greater disponibility toward the customer and immediate answers trough ticketing system! Thank you very much.
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- Dr A Costanza
University of Geneva, Switzerland
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Impact factor 6.9
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Fantastic. Very fast, considering the amount of work. You always deliver.
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- Dr Z Rivera Núñez
The Brown School, Washington University in St Louis
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Impact factor 8.9
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The English corrections provided used proper scientific language making them highly pertinent.
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- Dr W Troalen
Université Bretagne Sud, France
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Impact factor 4.0
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After reviewing the manuscript, I need to say that I am really impressed with your work as it maintains the essence of the manuscript but enhances it! I guess that's why you do what you do! Nice work!
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- Dr S Muñoz Villaverde
Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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Impact factor 3.5
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Thanks a lot for your support and the quick processing of our manuscript. Very high quality of review and editing.
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- Dr T Todenhöfer
Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Germany
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Impact factor 4.8
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Good level of editing and timely delivery of edited manuscript. The editor had a high subject competence.
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- Dr B De Becker
Erasme Hospital, Belgium
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I just checked the proposal. Great job, this is exactly what this proposal needed. I feel that after you edit my work I have more clarity on what to do next.
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- Dr Z Rivera Núñez
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, USA
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Impact factor 27.1
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Thank you very much for the good work! Please give my thanks to the person handling the manuscript. He/she did a very careful job and seemed to have understood what we wanted to say.
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- Prof T Laepple
Alfred Wegener Institute, Bremerhaven Germany
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Impact factor 21.5
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Thank you very much for your detailed comments and editing. This is very useful.
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- Dr T Laepple
Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Potsdam, Germany
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Impact factor 2.8
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I received last week, even in advance than the dead-line date, the requested statistical analysis. A very excellent job! I'm grateful to your statistician and I hope to request him other works.
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- Dr A Costanza
University of Geneva, Switzerland
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Impact factor 8.0
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Very high quality of editing. High editor competence and quick order delivery.
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- Dr S Paiella
Department of Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Rossi, Italy
All editing packages aim to produce a polished, publication-ready manuscript that reads naturally and is free from language errors. The difference between Standard and Premium mainly reflects the amount of intervention required. Standard Editing is suitable for manuscripts that are already reasonably clear and need careful correction and refinement. Premium Editing is intended for manuscripts that require more extensive rewriting, clarification, restructuring, or repeated checking of meaning. For broader publication support, including formatting, submission handling, journal communication, reviewer-response support, and free re-edits for one year, choose the Carefree Package. See this page for a full feature comparison.
AI-assisted manuscripts: If your manuscript was drafted, translated, rewritten, or polished with AI, we can check whether the final text is logically coherent, scientifically precise, appropriately cautious, and internally consistent. We do not automatically treat AI-assisted manuscripts as easier or cheaper; the appropriate editing level depends on the quality and reliability of the text. Learn more about the limits of AI editing.
Formatting of text and references according to the target journal's author guidelines
Handling article submission and all communication with the target journal
Complimentary priority (rush) service
Peer-review support: we revise the manuscript as needed and help you formulate the responses to the reviewers and journal editor
Free re-edits and reformatting for 365 days (limited to minor changes of originally edited manuscript)
Need guidance with the publication process? We also help with practical questions such as manuscript structure, journal formatting, the submission and review process, or the selection of a suitable target journal.
Compare editing packages
All packages aim to produce a clear, polished manuscript. The main difference is the level of intervention and publication support included.
Not sure which editing level you need? You can send us your document for a free evaluation using the manuscript upload form, and we will recommend the appropriate package based on the level of editing required.
We use a variable per-word rate: shorter documents have a higher per-word rate, whereas longer documents have a lower per-word rate. The prices shown above represent the per-word cost for a 25,000-word thesis or book chapter. To calculate the cost for your particular manuscript, please use our quote calculator. Please note that there is a minimum charge of €40 per order.
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Standard Editing - Revision policy
With our Standard Editing package, you have a direct line to your editor as part of our post-editing support. If you have questions about the edits, if something is unclear, or if minor language adjustments are needed after delivery, you can contact your editor through our ticketing system and we will assist you with language-related issues.
If you make more substantial changes to the manuscript after delivery and would like us to perform a new edit, we can do so at a discounted per-word price.
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Standard Editing - More info
The Standard Editing package is intended for manuscripts that already have a fairly good level of English but still contain errors that need to be corrected. These manuscripts typically require a limited number of corrections and do not need major rewriting or text re-organization.
Papers are accepted for this editing level subject to approval. If, after a preliminary review, we find that your text requires more substantial corrections, we will recommend a Premium Edit and send you a quote for that editing level. This ensures that the editor has sufficient time to make all necessary corrections so that the manuscript is accurate, comprehensible, and written in a natural academic tone.
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Premium Editing - Revision policy
With our Premium Editing package, you benefit from one additional round of editing for minor revisions free of charge, valid for 30 days from the invoice date. This allows you to review our first round of editing, make small adjustments if necessary, and then have these changes checked by us before submitting the final version to the journal.
If you add substantial new text, rewrite large sections, or otherwise substantially change the manuscript, we may charge a normal or discounted rate depending on the amount of new content and the extent of editing required.
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Premium Editing - More info
The Premium Editing package is designed for manuscripts that require a more extensive level of editing, including more frequent corrections, substantive rewriting, and text re-organization where necessary.
With this package, our editors correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word-choice errors, but also reword awkward or convoluted sentences, reduce verbosity, and improve readability, clarity, and logical flow. If your manuscript exceeds the word limit of your target journal or funding agency, we can also reduce the word count. Overall, the manuscript receives a more thorough review and revision than with the Standard Editing package, helping ensure that it is polished and ready for submission.
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Carefree Package - Revision policy
With our Carefree Package, you benefit from unlimited re-editing of minor revisions for up to 365 days after our first edit. This includes minor changes to sentences we edited in the first round, as well as short additions made in response to reviewer comments during peer review.
For major revisions, extensive rewriting, or large additions of new content, we reserve the right to charge a small additional fee or a discounted per-word rate.
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Carefree Package - More info
The Carefree Package is our most comprehensive service level. It is intended for authors who would like end-to-end support from editing to submission and peer review.
In addition to the initial Premium Editing of your manuscript, we format the text and references according to the target journal's author guidelines. We can also submit the manuscript to the journal and manage communication with the journal editor on your behalf, while keeping you informed throughout the process.
During peer review, we help you incorporate reviewer suggestions into the manuscript and formulate clear, professional responses to reviewers and the journal editor. If your manuscript is rejected and you decide to submit it elsewhere, we will re-edit and reformat minor revisions to meet the new journal's author guidelines within the 365-day support period.
Example showing the level of corrections provided with the Premium Editing package.
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Optional add-ons and publication support services
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the optional add-ons most commonly requested with our editing and proofreading services. You can use our quote calculator to estimate the expected cost of your order. We also provide broader scientific consulting services, including help with reviewer responses, synthesis of internal reports into publishable manuscripts, statistical analysis, poster and artwork preparation, and tables or figures based on your data.
Priority (rush) handling*
Your manuscript is moved to the front of the queue and can be returned in as little as 36 hours, depending on manuscript length. This service is included in the Carefree package; otherwise, it carries a
25% surcharge
Direct line to your editor
Through your direct Q&A line to your editor, you can provide supplementary information or ask questions regarding the corrections.
This service is included free of charge in all our editing packages.
Reviewer-response support*
We help you respond to reviewer comments through language support and general scientific advice. This service is included in the Carefree package. Otherwise it is a consulting component with an hourly rate of
€90.00
Formatting to journal guidelines*
We format the manuscript according to the target journal's author guidelines (free with Carefree package). It includes headings, margins, indents, tables, captions, and similar formatting requirements, but excludes references; see Reference Checking.
€55.00
Word-count reduction*
If your manuscript or abstract exceeds the maximum length allowed by your target journal, we eliminate superfluous phrases and redundancies and reduce overall verbosity to meet the journal target.
This service is included in the Premium and Carefree packages.
Artwork preparation
We can create figures from your data or revise existing graphics to ensure they meet the target journal's style criteria and are technically accurate and visually clear. Price per item starting at:
€50.00
Cover letter*
We help you write the cover letter to the target journal editor. This service is included in the Carefree package and in the Premium package for manuscripts >3000 words.
€35.00
Abstract writing
If you have difficulty condensing your work into a clear and effective abstract, our experienced editors can help formulate abstracts, capsules, and short summaries.
€45.00
Poster creation
We can turn your text and graphics into a clear and visually appealing poster for presentation at scientific meetings. Prices starting at:
€250
Plagiarism check
We use iThenticate to check your manuscript for potential plagiarism and self-plagiarism. This includes documents of up to 25,000 words and up to five re-checks of the same revised manuscript within a 12-month period.
€135
Free round of re-editing
If, after receiving the edited manuscript, you still have questions or want to make minor changes before submitting your article to the journal, we will revise them free of charge as part of the Premium Editing package.
Article submission*
We submit your manuscript to the target journal and handle communication with the journal editor on your behalf, while keeping you updated on progress. This service is included in the Carefree package.
€150
Unlimited re-edits for 365 d*
Re-edits of your manuscript for 365 days (included in Carefree package). This is limited to minor changes; if the changes are more substantial, we reserve the right to charge a small additional fee.
€0.02 per word
Basic reference checking
We verify that all citations in your text are listed in the references, and vice versa. In addition, we check for correct ordering of both in-text citations and in the reference list
€1.00 per reference
Comprehensive reference checking*
Includes everything from "Basic" package, plus we adapt references to the target journal style, thoroughly check each reference for errors, and add missing information (e.g., DOIs) (included in Carefree package)
€2.00 per reference
*these items are included free of charge in our Carefree package
How it works
1. Upload
Upload your manuscript, choose an editing package, and add optional services such as formatting to author guidelines.
2. Confirm quote
We verify the scope and word count and send you a proforma invoice. You then confirm the order and choose the applicable payment option.
3. Editing process
A subject-matched PhD/MD editor completes the edit to journal standards, correcting language errors and improving clarity, flow, and academic tone.
4. Delivery
Receive the edited manuscript as a tracked-changes file with actionable margin notes, an editing certificate on request, and your invoice.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate the word count?
We count everything you ask us to edit. In a typical manuscript, this includes the title, abstract, keywords, main text, table contents, table/figure captions, acknowledgements, and any supplementary material. It excludes author affiliations and the reference list. If you wish to exclude specific sections, please clearly mark them in the manuscript before uploading it.
Who will edit my manuscript?
All editors are native English speakers with advanced degrees (PhD and/or MD), field-specific expertise, and publication experience. We match the editor to the subject area of your manuscript to ensure appropriate expertise and familiarity with the writing conventions in your field.
What turnaround can I expect? Is rush available?
Turnaround depends on word count and any selected add-ons. A priority (rush) option is available as an add-on, with turnaround starting at 36 hours.
What is the difference between Standard and Premium Editing?
Premium Editing includes deeper content and structural editing, with more extensive rewriting for clarity and flow. Standard Editing is suitable for manuscripts that mainly require language correction and minor clarity edits. If you are unsure which level is appropriate, upload your manuscript for a free evaluation and we will recommend the best fit.
Can you edit AI-assisted manuscripts?
Yes. We edit manuscripts drafted, translated, or revised with the help of AI tools. Our role is to ensure that the final text is scientifically accurate, coherent, idiomatic, and suitable for journal submission. We also help correct typical AI-related problems such as vague phrasing, unsupported claims, logical inconsistencies, flawed terminology, and non-compliance with journal style or AI-use policies.
How is pricing calculated?
Editing is charged per word. Add-ons are priced either per word, per reference, per item, or as a fixed fee. Use our price estimator or upload your files for an exact quote.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed on our SSL-encrypted payments page. We accept major credit/debit cards, mobile payments (e.g., Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay), and selected local methods (e.g., Giropay, Bancontact), as well as bank transfer.
Can you guarantee my manuscript will be published?
While our scientific editing will improve the chances of your manuscript being accepted for publication, we cannot guarantee acceptance as this depends on the scientific content and peer review. What we can guarantee is that your manuscript will not be rejected for reasons of poor English (if you accept all our edits and make no further language changes before submission).
Do you handle confidentiality and NDAs?
Yes. Files are transferred securely, access is restricted to assigned editors, and we can sign a non-disclosure agreement upon request.
Do you also offer translation services?
Yes. We offer scientific translation into English from selected languages. Please see our translation service or choose “TRANSLATION” in the upload form; we will provide a tailored quote.
Acceptance Guarantee
If a journal rejects your paper solely due to English-language issues, provided that you accepted all our edits and made no further language changes before submission, we will re-check your manuscript free of charge and prepare a rebuttal letter to the journal (see our FAQ section).
Discounts for large documents
The prices shown here are for a 25,000-word document. Bespoke discounts may be granted for larger documents such as books or theses upon request. Simply send us your word count and subject area, and we will let you know what discount we can offer.
Turnaround time
Our turnaround times depend on the length (word count) of your document and any selected add-ons. They include weekends and holidays, as we are open and operational 24/7/365. To estimate the turnaround time for your document, please enter the word count below. Priority/rush handling carries a 25% surcharge, except with our Carefree package. If your document is very large (> 25,000 words), please contact us directly for a tailored estimate.
Word Count:
Standard: ?Priority (rush) handling: ?
Editing certificate
Upon request, we are happy to provide a free editing certificate confirming that your document has been proofread and edited by one or more of our expert editors.
These certificates can be used when submitting your paper to academic journals and publishers. To request an editing certificate, simply mention this when submitting your manuscript to us.
Discounts
Group or volume discounts
If you would like to use our editing and proofreading services for a large number of papers, for example for an entire research group or department, we can offer subscription plans or volume discounts on the per-word prices shown above. Please contact us for a quote tailored to your needs.
Revised manuscripts
For revised manuscripts, i.e., manuscripts revised by the authors after peer review, we offer significant discounts depending on the extent of the revisions, provided that the original manuscript was edited by us.
Our Quality Guarantee
Our editing is performed and quality-controlled by experienced academics with PhD and/or MD degrees from highly regarded universities. We do not rely on unchecked automated output or unqualified editors. This is particularly important for AI-assisted manuscripts, where the text may appear fluent but still contain vague phrasing, unsupported claims, inconsistent terminology, or structural problems. Each manuscript is reviewed by a subject-matter expert who can correct not only spelling and grammar, but also improve logical flow, awkward phrasing, word choice, academic tone, and overall readability. The many positive client testimonials show that our approach is the right one.
Virtual Assistant
This is an AI-powered assistant. Responses are automated and may not always be accurate or complete. For definitive information, please contact support.
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For manuscripts with generally clear structure that need careful language correction, consistency checks, and light clarity edits.
We use a variable per-word rate: shorter documents have a higher per-word rate, whereas longer documents have a lower per-word rate. The prices shown above represent the per-word cost for a 25,000-word thesis or book chapter. To calculate the cost for your particular manuscript, please use our quote calculator. Please note that there is a minimum charge of €40 per order.
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