Leapman provides professional manuscript formatting services designed to ensure that submissions meet the formal and structural requirements of the author’s target journal. This service enables researchers to focus on the content of their work while ensuring that their manuscripts comply with technical submission standards.
1. Scope of Service
This service includes a comprehensive range of formatting tasks tailored to the guidelines of the journal specified by the author at the time of submission. Specifically, the service covers:
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Adjustment of page layout, margins, spacing, and alignment;
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Structuring of titles, section headings, and subheadings;
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Formatting of the title page and author details in accordance with journal style;
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Placement and alignment of tables, figures, and figure legends;
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Citation and reference formatting to match journal-specific styles;
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Word count verification for the abstract, main text, and other sections;
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Identification of missing or improperly formatted required elements;
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Comments or notes indicating any sections that remain incomplete or non-compliant.
All work is performed with close reference to the publicly available submission guidelines of the target journal.
2. Pricing and Turnaround
The cost of the manuscript formatting service is $375 USD per manuscript.
This includes:
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Full formatting of the manuscript to align with the selected journal’s specifications;
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A checklist of format-related deficiencies, if applicable;
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One round of formatting revision in case the journal identifies issues related to layout or structure;
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A guaranteed turnaround time of 7 business days from receipt of all required materials and target journal information.
3. Quality Guarantee
Leapman guarantees that manuscripts will be formatted in accordance with the publicly available guidelines of the designated journal. If the journal’s editorial office identifies formatting inconsistencies following submission, the manuscript will be reformatted at no additional cost.
This guarantee does not apply to manuscripts that have been substantially revised or restructured after the completion of the formatting service.
4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
4.1 What is the difference between formatting and language editing?
Formatting refers to the structural presentation of a manuscript—its layout, alignment, reference style, figure placement, and compliance with submission protocols. It does not include corrections to grammar, word choice, phrasing, or scientific clarity. For these language-related concerns, authors should consult Leapman’s Scholarly Translation and Language Editing Services.
Formatting tasks typically include:
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Page and section layout;
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Application of journal-specified fonts and heading styles;
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Placement and numbering of tables and figures;
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Organization of the title page and other required front matter;
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Proper formatting of references and in-text citations;
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Word count and figure count validation;
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Detection of missing or incomplete components.
4.2 Can Leapman format a manuscript for a specific journal?
Yes. Authors must provide the name of the intended journal when requesting the service. All formatting will be performed in accordance with the journal’s most recent submission guidelines. If such guidelines are not publicly accessible, Leapman will contact the author for further clarification.
If the author’s goal includes word count reduction or structural revision to meet journal limits, they may consider combining formatting with our language editing service. When doing so, specific instructions should be provided at the time of submission.
5. Confidentiality and Document Handling
All manuscripts submitted for formatting are treated as confidential materials. Documents are accessed only by the assigned formatting specialists and editorial staff. Leapman does not retain, reuse, or distribute author content under any circumstances. Authors retain all intellectual property and publication rights.
