Publication Support
Literature Search & Review
A thorough and methodically sound literature search is a critical first step in any research project. For scholars engaged in academic writing, thesis development, or systematic reviews, identifying and analysing previously published literature is essential to understanding the research landscape, identifying knowledge gaps, and framing a well-positioned study. CrossChannel's Comprehensive Literature Search Service is designed to assist researchers in efficiently locating, evaluating, and synthesising the most relevant and recent scientific publications.
Formatting
At CrossChannel, we ensure your manuscript is meticulously formatted according to your target journal’s submission guidelines, including strict adherence to requirements concerning font type and size, margins, layout, line spacing, and manuscript templates. Optional guidelines are also implemented to guarantee submission readiness. In addition, we can prepare supplementary materials, including separate title pages, cover pages, and figure or image files, to meet the journal’s submission requirements.
Artwork Preparation
Many academic journals have strict requirements for figures, tables, and illustrations, which can be challenging and time-consuming to meet without design expertise. CrossChannel’s Artwork Preparation Service ensures your manuscript’s visual elements are clear, high-quality, and fully compliant with journal standards. Our design specialists, experienced with leading international journals and multiple file formats, apply journal-specific guidelines with precision to optimise both technical accuracy and visual impact.
Digital Communication: Graphical Abstracts & Audio Summaries
With more than 8,000 research articles published every day, standing out is critical. Graphical abstracts are concise, visually engaging summaries of your research that help attract readers, increase visibility, and enhance scientific communication. Many high-impact journals now require graphical abstracts as part of the submission process. Studies show that articles with graphical abstracts receive three times more downloads and up to eight times more social media shares, making them powerful tools for improving your research’s reach and influence.
Plagiarism Check
Ensure your manuscript meets the highest standards of originality with our comprehensive Plagiarism Check Report. Designed to identify passages that may be flagged by journals for accidental plagiarism, this essential service helps you avoid the risk of desk rejection. You’ll receive a detailed report highlighting sections that require reworking, along with expert commentary on how these flagged areas could influence the journal’s assessment of your submission.
Peer Review
CrossChannel’s Pre-submission Mock Peer Review Service provides expert technical assessment of your manuscript before submission to a journal. Our review process mirrors those used by high-impact journals, offering objective, in-depth feedback to help you strengthen your work and anticipate common reviewer concerns.
Statistical Analyses
Engage our Rapid Statistical Review service when you need a qualified statistician to evaluate the appropriateness and accuracy of your statistical methods and reporting prior to journal submission. This service helps identify errors, inconsistencies, or omissions in your statistical analysis and ensures your manuscript adheres to recognised reporting standards.
Referencing & Citations
We provide accurate, consistent referencing and citation support across a wide range of academic and professional styles. Our service includes checking in-text citations, footnotes, bibliographies and reference lists, ensuring that sources are complete, correctly formatted and aligned with the required style guide. We can also identify missing, inconsistent or potentially unreliable references to help strengthen the credibility and integrity of your work.
AI Detection & Humanisation
Ensure your manuscript passes AI-detection checks with confidence. Our AI Detection and Humanisation service combines advanced technology with expert editorial insight to help your writing sound fully authentic and publication-ready. We identify and refine any sections that may appear AI-generated, transforming them into natural, polished prose that reflects your own academic voice.