Author Services

Prism Journals provides authors with technical and editorial support focused on the quality, clarity, and scientific integrity of submitted manuscripts. The goal is to ensure that each article presents conceptual coherence, precise language, and compliance with international standards of academic publishing.

 

Portuguese-Language Editing — Recommended Service:
For authors who wish to perform linguistic and grammatical review of texts written in Portuguese, we recommend the services of Visão & Revisão, coordinated by Prof. Dr. Carla Carvalho Alves, renowned for her expertise in scientific communication and editorial excellence.

Contact: visaoerevisao@gmail.com
Visão & Revisão +55 11 96333-5279

 

The services described below are provided directly by the publisher and are independent from the editorial evaluation and decision-making process. Hiring these services is optional and entirely up to the authors.

Additional information and inquiries can be requested via the institutional email: authorservices@prismjournals.com

Service Index

AI-Assisted Academic Translation + Specialized Review

What it is

Academic translation performed with the support of state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and bilingual human curation. AI produces an accurate initial translation, while human review ensures fluency, conceptual fidelity, and appropriate technical vocabulary.

How it works

  1. Controlled automated translation – performed by AI configured for scientific language.
  2. Full human review – carried out by specialized bilingual editors.
  3. Editorial validation – ensures clarity, cohesion, and argumentative consistency.

Why it matters

Enables research produced in Portuguese to reach international readers and reviewers with rigor and clarity. The process ensures terminological uniformity and prevents meaning distortion, resulting in a fluent academic text comparable to high-impact publications.

Suggested investment: USD $85 per 1,000 words

Scientific Editing

What it is

Critical and constructive reading of the manuscript, conducted by editors with academic experience and methodological expertise. Aims to improve the logical structure, argumentation, and scientific clarity of the text.

How it works

Editors assess cohesion between sections, clarity of hypotheses and results, methodological consistency, and adherence to academic style. Includes full ethical and grammatical verification, as well as technical comments and personalized recommendations.

Why it matters

Enhances readability and impact, reduces ambiguities, and strengthens argumentation. A well-structured text communicates results more effectively and increases the chances of acceptance during peer review.

Suggested investment: USD $180

Manuscript Formatting

What it is

Technical preparation of the manuscript for submission, ensuring compliance with journal standards (APA, ABNT, Vancouver, Chicago, or proprietary style). Goes beyond layout, ensuring full text standardization.

How it works

Adjustments of titles, abstracts, keywords, citations, references, margins, spacing, fonts, and section hierarchies. All according to the journal’s guidelines and international formatting best practices.

Why it matters

A correctly formatted article demonstrates professionalism and attention to detail, facilitating reviewers’ work and avoiding rejection due to style inconsistencies.

Suggested investment: USD $80

Artwork Preparation and Visual Enhancement

What it is

Service aimed at the technical and aesthetic adequacy of figures, tables, graphs, and diagrams, ensuring visual quality and compatibility with scientific editorial standards.

How it works

Visual elements are reviewed for resolution, proportion, titles, captions, and consistency with the text. Academic layout and visual accessibility standards are applied to ensure clarity and readability.

Why it matters

Good visual presentation enhances comprehension of results, reduces interpretive errors, and improves both the visual and scientific impact of the article.

Suggested investment: USD $18 per image

Similarity and Text Integrity Check

What it is

Verification of textual overlap and scientific integrity, carried out with specialized similarity detection tools. Ensures originality and ethical compliance of the content.

How it works

The manuscript is compared against academic and scientific databases, detecting textual similarities and incorrect citations. The editorial team analyzes the report, distinguishing legitimate coincidences from potential accidental plagiarism.

Why it matters

Protects both the author and the journal, ensuring transparency and trust in the editorial process. Helps prevent plagiarism and strengthens the credibility of scientific publication.

Suggested investment: USD $20

Service Request

Authors interested in requesting editorial services from Prism Journals may do so directly by e-mail. To ensure prompt and personalized assistance, please send a message to the institutional address:

authorservices@prismjournals.com

In your message, please include the following information:

  1. Full name
  2. Contact e-mail
  3. Requested service (e.g., Scientific Editing, AI-Assisted Academic Translation, Manuscript Formatting, etc.)
  4. Brief description of the work (language, research area, deadlines, or special instructions)
  5. Attach the manuscript in .docx or .pdf format

After receiving your message, our editorial team will respond within 48 business hours with a service proposal and detailed guidance on the process.

All services are carried out under principles of confidentiality, impartiality, and editorial ethics. The use of AI tools occurs only under human supervision, in accordance with international ethical publishing standards.