3D Printing and Applications
Professional language support for clear and publish ready manuscripts
Language Editing Service
J3DPA offers optional language editing support to help authors present technical research with clarity and precision. The service improves readability for an international audience and strengthens the quality of communication in additive manufacturing manuscripts.
Who Should Use the Service
The language editing service is ideal for authors who want to improve grammar, sentence structure, and overall readability before peer review. It is especially helpful for research teams publishing in English as a second language or manuscripts that include complex technical descriptions.
Clear writing reduces reviewer confusion and helps editors focus on the scientific contribution. For manuscripts covering advanced materials, process parameter optimization, or biomechanical testing, precise language makes the research easier to evaluate and replicate. For grant funded projects, editing can streamline reporting language and improve readability for reviewers, funders, and industry stakeholders as needed.
When Editing is Recommended
Consider editing if reviewers or collaborators have flagged clarity issues in earlier drafts, or if the manuscript includes dense methodology sections with specialized vocabulary. Editing is also useful when preparing multi author papers where writing style varies between sections.
Manuscripts with extensive figure captions, complex equations, or detailed process descriptions benefit from consistent terminology. Standardizing terms for printer types, feedstocks, and testing methods helps readers follow the logic of the study and reduces the risk of misinterpretation.
What the Editing Includes
Grammar and Clarity
Corrections to grammar, punctuation, and sentence flow to improve readability without altering technical meaning.
Scientific Tone
Consistency in terminology and tone across the manuscript, with careful attention to technical accuracy.
Consistency Checks
Standardization of units, symbols, and abbreviations to ensure clear interpretation of results and methods.
Formatting Review
Basic format checks for headings, figure references, and table captions to align with journal expectations.
Service Process
Request
- Email the editorial office with files
- Indicate target submission date
- Confirm scope of editing needed
- Receive service confirmation
- Begin editing workflow
Edit
- Language and clarity revisions
- Consistency checks across sections
- Editorial notes where needed
- Quality assurance review
- Final edited manuscript delivery
Submit
- Review edits and approve changes
- Prepare final submission package
- Submit via ManuscriptZone or form
- Editorial screening begins
- Peer review timeline starts
Important Notes
No guarantee of acceptance: Language editing improves clarity but does not influence editorial decisions. All manuscripts undergo the same peer review process.
Confidentiality: Manuscripts remain confidential and are handled only by authorized editorial staff. Data and intellectual property are protected.
Timing: Turnaround time depends on manuscript length and complexity. Contact the editorial office early if you have a submission deadline.
Scope limits: Editing focuses on language and presentation. It does not include scientific peer review, experimental design changes, or technical validation of results. This helps avoid review misunderstandings.
Request Language Editing
Improve clarity and reduce review delays by using the J3DPA editing service.
