Clear scientific writing improves review efficiency and reader understanding. JSLR encourages authors to use language editing services when needed, especially for manuscripts that integrate clinical data and multidisciplinary methods.

• Grammar and syntax review for clarity
• Consistency checks for terminology and abbreviations
• Formatting alignment with journal style
• Language polishing for complex methodology descriptions

• State the desired turnaround time and target submission deadline.
• Indicate whether American or British English is required.
• Provide the manuscript type and approximate word count.
• Include a list of key technical terms or abbreviations to preserve.
• Clarify whether tables, figures, or supplementary files require editing.
• Request formatting of references if needed for submission.
• List preferred terminology for drug names or clinical acronyms.
• Specify whether statistical notation should follow journal style.
• Provide notes on translational context to preserve intended meaning.
• Confirm whether patient sensitive details should be masked.
• Indicate if figure captions or table titles require editing support.
• Provide target journal section to align tone and emphasis.
• Describe expected audience such as clinicians, researchers, or policymakers.
• Note any prior reviewer comments to address in revisions.
• Clarify whether formatting for reporting guidelines is required.
• Share preferred contact for language editing questions and approvals.
• Request consistency checks for units and reference ranges.
• Indicate whether supplementary materials need linguistic review.
• Provide preferred delivery format for edited documents.
• Confirm whether editing should include rewriting for clarity or style only.
• Provide a glossary of specialized terms or abbreviations.
• Specify whether abbreviations should be expanded for general audiences.
• Indicate if statistical notation should follow AMA or Vancouver style.
• Confirm whether tables should be edited for wording consistency.
• Highlight sections requiring significant restructuring for clarity.
• Provide preferred capitalization for disease names and gene symbols.
• Specify if translation of patient reported outcomes is required.
• Include notes on regulatory language or compliance phrasing.
• Indicate whether the abstract should be edited separately.
• Provide acceptable levels of editing for author voice preservation.
• Flag sentences needing clarity around causal versus associative language.
• Indicate preferred tense for methods and results sections.
• Provide guidance on consistent naming of assays and devices.
• Note whether UK or US spelling is required for drug names.
• Identify any author supplied style guide or template to follow.
• Clarify whether supplementary file captions need editing.
• Indicate whether statistical abbreviations should be expanded in the abstract.
• Clarify formatting expectations for tables derived from electronic health records.
• Provide notes on preferred terminology for staging systems.

JSLR is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in hepatology and spleen research. We emphasize reproducible clinical methods, clear reporting of diagnostic criteria, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal research.