Creating a scientific article for publication in an international scientific journal is an opportunity to present a researcher's achievements to the academic community. Publishing in English-language journals is a chance to make a statement about the scientist's activity in the world community. The presence of a publication in a foreign language increases the authority of a scientist, arouses interest in the discoveries and achievements of leading scientific schools and areas. To ensure that the article is not just a translation into another language, but contains important factual information and complies with the requirements for design, it is important to entrust the translation and proofreading scientific article to an agency experienced in the preparation of scientific materials and the transfer of the author's style.
Features of the work of the translator of scientific articles
- Academic language. One of the main requirements of reputable scientific publishers is the correct construction of phrases and sentences. The meaning and overall content can easily be lost due to lexical or grammatical errors.
- Terminological apparatus. The first thing that begins the work of a professional translator of scientific articles is the translation of the author's terminological apparatus. There can be no ambiguity in this group of words, so the specialist together with the author selects a single terminological apparatus.
- Preservation of the author's style of presentation. The translator, according to the requirements of the publishing house, performs translation and complete design of the article, including lists of sources, abstracts and other sections.
- Work deadlines. When choosing an agency, it is important to take into account the deadlines of the order. An article cannot stay on the translator's desk for a long time. The world of science does not stand still, it is important to publish fresh ideas and achievements.
- Work with edits. This may be clarifying information or questions about the content. It is important that the specialist promptly makes changes to maximize the convenience of future readers.
Editors - native speakers of a foreign language - an advantage of the publishing house
When choosing an agency for translation, check whether there are native-speaking editors on staff. If the final proofreading is carried out by a specialist of this level, then stylistic and grammatical proofreading will allow you to achieve maximum coherence and logicality of the presentation.
Translation of a scientific paper can be done independently by the author, however, he is likely to be rejected for publication or require a large number of revisions. If the author does not have a successful experience of independent translation and publication in international publishing houses, it is best to use the help of professionals. Feedback from a specialised agency will always keep you informed about the status of your order, and tight deadlines will help you get your article translated and ready for publication.