Optimal publishing strategies
Many publications successfully prepared and submitted
Recently, several publications written by our medical writers or edited by our linguistic experts have been submitted to or accepted by major European or U.S. medical journals.
Prof. Robert Andrianne, a senior urologist at the University Hospital of Liège, Belgium, with special interest in erectile dysfunction and penile prosthesis implantation, has commissioned us to finalize the following publication, based on a rough paper outline in French:
- “Patient Satisfaction and Benefit of Penile Prosthetic Implantation Surgery: the OEDIP Study”
The publication was submitted to the Journal of Sexual Medicine (JSM) as of September 15; 2016.
Dr. Patrick Micheels from Geneva, Switzerland, has recently won the prestigious 2nd Anti-Aging & Beauty Trophy in the category “Best Clinical Case in Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation. Dr. Micheels commissioned us to finalize the following publication, based on a rough paper outline in French:
- “Visual, Ultrasonographic, and Microscopic Study on Hyaluronic Acid-Based Gel”
This manuscript was accepted by the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD), with its summary already accessible at PubMed.
Five tips for healthcare professionals
Getting your research published in a major medical journal can prove almost as challenging as the research project itself! Here are five tips for healthcare professionals that may help improve manuscript preparation.
1) Engage the co-authors: It is crucial to fully involve the co-authors right from the start in order to address any “tricky” issue early on and reach a consensus regarding timelines, journal selection, etc.
2) Draft a publication outline: It may help prepare a rough outline of the manuscript and have it approved by all of the authors before writing the full text.
3) Cast a sharp eye on abstract, tables, and figures: For many papers, the reviewers simply look at the abstract, tables, and figures, without reading the rest of the manuscript. So, these items have to be absolutely perfect!
4) Strictly follow the journal’s instructions: If you don’t follow them, you’ll likely miss the opportunity to see your research published.
5) Have a thick skin: The publication process is far from easy, and rejection is common. You may have to submit your manuscript to several journals, and have your paper undergo multiple review processes prior to its final publication.
Urgent: We’re looking for an in-house translator/editor!
It's time to expand our medical communication team! Currently, our office in Strasbourg has a permanent in-house position open for a translator/editor in the English language. You're more than welcome to get in touch with us!
Our workload in the English language is rapidly increasing, which is why we are looking for a new staff member who will take charge of in-house linguistic revisions and translations into English.
Are you interested, or do you know someone who would be? Do you have meticulousness and excellent writing skills in English? Feel free to forward our address to the persons you are in touch with. It will be our pleasure to welcome you or your acquaintance at our office, which is located just a few steps from the majestic cathedral of Notre-Dame de Strasbourg.
Please note that collaborations with freelance translators/editors are also welcome!
For any request, please e-mail us at: info@cremerconsulting.com