Obstetrics & Gynaecology Manuscript Medical Editor

Medical/Academic Editor Needed for Obstetrics & Gynaecology Manuscript – IJGO Submission

Project description:
I am looking for an experienced medical or academic editor to perform a detailed review and final edit of a research manuscript intended for submission to the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics (IJGO).

The manuscript is a national cross-sectional study examining laparoscopic training and perceived readiness among obstetrics and gynaecology trainees in South Africa. The study and statistical analysis are complete, and the manuscript is already in draft staging

I would like the editor to:
Review the manuscript for scientific clarity, structure, flow and academic writing.
Ensure that the Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusions accurately reflect the study design and findings without overinterpretation.
Check statistical reporting and consistency between the text, tables and figures. The final statistical analysis has been performed by a biostatistician, so I am primarily looking for verification of reporting rather than a new analysis.
Review tables and figures and advise whether any should be simplified, combined or moved to supplementary material.
Check every in-text citation against the referenced article where possible and ensure that the cited paper actually supports the claim being made.
Assess the overall quality and strength of the reference list and identify any weak or inappropriate references.
Ensure compliance with the current IJGO author guidelines, including structure, word limits, terminology, reference style, tables/figures and statistical reporting.
Improve grammar, readability and academic style while preserving the intended meaning.
Identify methodological or interpretive issues that a peer reviewer is likely to raise.
Provide edits using Microsoft Word Track Changes and comments, rather than simply returning a rewritten manuscript.
Give a short overall assessment of the manuscript's strengths, weaknesses and readiness for submission.
Experience in obstetrics and gynaecology, minimally invasive surgery, surgical education, epidemiology or medical statistics would be highly desirable. Previous experience editing manuscripts for indexed medical journals is important, and experience with IJGO or similar Wiley medical journals would be an advantage.

Please do not use generative AI to perform an automated rewrite of the manuscript. I am specifically seeking an experienced person who will read the paper critically and provide an independent expert review.

When applying, please provide details of your medical/scientific background, examples of peer-reviewed medical manuscripts you have edited or published, experience with statistical reporting in observational studies, and your expected turnaround time.