Technical papers in International Journal in regional English
Technical papers in International Journal in regional English
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I have been peer reviewing a technical paper for a leading International Journal. The paper under review is by authors from non English speaking country. They have done a verbatim translation from their regional language . This makes reading difficult and at times confusing for those not familiar with such presentation.
Apart from the low level of technical content , the paper imposes undue stress on the reader. My question to the forum is,if they have had a similar experience and will it be right to recommend to resubmit the paper in propah English !!
I am concerned,if my comments will be considered as regional bias towards the authors.
Apart from the low level of technical content , the paper imposes undue stress on the reader. My question to the forum is,if they have had a similar experience and will it be right to recommend to resubmit the paper in propah English !!
I am concerned,if my comments will be considered as regional bias towards the authors.
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"It's better to die standing than live your whole life on the knees" by Peter Mayle in his book A Good Year





RE: Technical papers in International Journal in regional English
If the journal does not hire professional translators, the authors or their institutions should. I would advise them as kindly as possible to get some translation help. Perhaps even give them a suggestion or two.
Them's my thoughts...
Best to you,
Goober Dave
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RE: Technical papers in International Journal in regional English
RE: Technical papers in International Journal in regional English
RE: Technical papers in International Journal in regional English
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RE: Technical papers in International Journal in regional English
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"It's better to die standing than live your whole life on the knees" by Peter Mayle in his book A Good Year