What I Offer
Expert Research & Publication Services
End-to-end support for researchers, clinicians, universities, and healthcare organisations. Services span systematic review services and meta-analysis, medical writing, and complete publication support.
Every project begins with a review of your target journal's author guidelines. This ensures the methodology and manuscript match its specific evidence and reporting standards from day one.
8 Core Services
Everything Your Research Needs to Get Published
From protocol design to final acceptance — specialist support at every stage of your research journey. Each service below can stand alone or combine into a complete, end-to-end engagement.
Systematic Review
PRISMA 2020-Compliant Evidence Synthesis
End-to-end systematic reviews following PRISMA 2020 — PROSPERO registration, multi-database search, dual-independent screening, risk of bias assessment (Cochrane RoB 2.0), GRADE evidence profiling, and full manuscript writing.
Meta-Analysis
Statistical Pooling with Publication-Ready Forest Plots
Pairwise and network meta-analysis with heterogeneity analysis (I², Cochran's Q), subgroup and sensitivity analyses, publication bias assessment, and publication-quality forest plots using RevMan, Stata, and R.
Medical Writing
Precision Scientific Manuscripts for Q1 Journals
Original research articles, systematic review manuscripts, narrative reviews, case reports, editorials, and clinical guidelines written to ICMJE standards and target journal specifications.
Scientific Editing
Substantive & Language Editing to Peer-Review Standard
Substantive editing (structure, logic, argument), language editing (clarity, precision, tone), statistical reporting verification, reference formatting, and plagiarism review — all by a medically qualified editor.
Publication Support
Strategic Journal Selection to Final Acceptance
Data-driven journal selection, cover letter writing, complete submission package preparation, peer review response management, rejection rescue, and resubmission strategy — from submission to acceptance.
Peer Review Response
Turning Reviewer Criticism Into Acceptance
Point-by-point rebuttal letters addressing every reviewer comment, full manuscript revision with track changes, statistical re-analysis, contentious comment rebuttals, appeal letters, and resubmission cover letters.
Scoping Review
JBI-Compliant Evidence Mapping & Gap Analysis
JBI methodology-based scoping reviews following PRISMA-ScR reporting guidelines — PCC framework, multi-database search, dual-independent screening, evidence mapping, thematic synthesis, and gap analysis.
Research Methodology Consulting
Study Design, Sample Size & Statistical Analysis Plans
Research question formulation (PICO/PECO), study design selection (RCT, cohort, diagnostic), formal sample size calculation, statistical analysis plan (SAP), ethics submission support, and full protocol writing.
01 / 08
Systematic Review
PRISMA 2020-Compliant Evidence Synthesis
End-to-end systematic reviews following PRISMA 2020 — PROSPERO registration, multi-database search, dual-independent screening, risk of bias assessment (Cochrane RoB 2.0), GRADE evidence profiling, and full manuscript writing.
Why It Matters
Required by The Lancet, JAMA, BMJ, and Cochrane for evidence-based guidelines
PRISMA 2020 compliance is assessed by peer reviewers before the science itself
PROSPERO registration required by most Q1 journals before data collection
GRADE evidence certainty ratings now mandatory in abstracts at major journals
Why It Matters
Statistical pooling provides highest-level quantitative evidence in clinical medicine
Network meta-analysis enables comparison of multiple treatments without head-to-head trials
Publication bias assessment via Egger's test and funnel plots required by top journals
Forest plots and GRADE tables are scrutinised line-by-line during peer review
02 / 08
Meta-Analysis
Statistical Pooling with Publication-Ready Forest Plots
Pairwise and network meta-analysis with heterogeneity analysis (I², Cochran's Q), subgroup and sensitivity analyses, publication bias assessment, and publication-quality forest plots using RevMan, Stata, and R.
03 / 08
Medical Writing
Precision Scientific Manuscripts for Q1 Journals
Original research articles, systematic review manuscripts, narrative reviews, case reports, editorials, and clinical guidelines written to ICMJE standards and target journal specifications.
Why It Matters
Manuscript structure and clarity determines desk acceptance before peer review
ICMJE authorship standards are enforced by all major biomedical journals
Reporting guidelines (CONSORT, STROBE, CARE) are mandatory checklists at submission
Target-journal formatting reduces revision requests and accelerates acceptance
Why It Matters
Reviewers penalise unclear or imprecise writing regardless of scientific quality
Statistical reporting errors (wrong CI format, p-value notation) trigger major revisions
Abstract precision determines whether an editor sends the paper for peer review
Non-native English patterns are flagged by reviewers and can cause rejection
04 / 08
Scientific Editing
Substantive & Language Editing to Peer-Review Standard
Substantive editing (structure, logic, argument), language editing (clarity, precision, tone), statistical reporting verification, reference formatting, and plagiarism review — all by a medically qualified editor.
05 / 08
Publication Support
Strategic Journal Selection to Final Acceptance
Data-driven journal selection, cover letter writing, complete submission package preparation, peer review response management, rejection rescue, and resubmission strategy — from submission to acceptance.
Why It Matters
Journal mismatch is the leading cause of desk rejection without peer review
Cover letters directly influence editorial decisions at the desk review stage
Post-rejection manuscripts require strategic repositioning, not just resubmission
Preprint strategy on medRxiv builds visibility and priority before journal acceptance
Why It Matters
Editors read the response letter before reading the revised manuscript
Incomplete or defensive responses are a leading cause of rejection after revision
89 reviewer comments managed in a single revision round — no comment left unaddressed
Contentious reviewer errors require evidence-backed rebuttals, not silent capitulation
06 / 08
Peer Review Response
Turning Reviewer Criticism Into Acceptance
Point-by-point rebuttal letters addressing every reviewer comment, full manuscript revision with track changes, statistical re-analysis, contentious comment rebuttals, appeal letters, and resubmission cover letters.
07 / 08
Scoping Review
JBI-Compliant Evidence Mapping & Gap Analysis
JBI methodology-based scoping reviews following PRISMA-ScR reporting guidelines — PCC framework, multi-database search, dual-independent screening, evidence mapping, thematic synthesis, and gap analysis.
Why It Matters
Scoping reviews published in The Lancet, BMJ Open, and JBI Evidence Synthesis
JBI methodology and PRISMA-ScR are required by journals accepting scoping reviews
PROSPERO/OSF pre-registration increasingly required before data collection begins
Evidence gap analysis directly informs future systematic review and trial design
Why It Matters
Underpowered studies are rejected at peer review regardless of results
Formal sample size calculation is mandatory for ethics and funder submissions
Statistical Analysis Plans prevent selective outcome reporting bias
Inappropriate study designs cannot be corrected after data collection begins
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Research Methodology Consulting
Study Design, Sample Size & Statistical Analysis Plans
Research question formulation (PICO/PECO), study design selection (RCT, cohort, diagnostic), formal sample size calculation, statistical analysis plan (SAP), ethics submission support, and full protocol writing.
The Process
How We Work Together
A transparent, structured engagement with clear milestones and no surprises. You always know what happens next and when. Every milestone is confirmed in writing before the next stage begins.
We discuss your project, target journal, timeline, and budget. I provide a service recommendation and accurate quote at no cost.
A detailed project brief is agreed — deliverables, milestones, timeline, and pricing. Work begins only when you're satisfied.
I execute the agreed scope — systematic search, analysis, writing — with regular progress updates throughout.
You review all deliverables and provide feedback. Revisions incorporated through 2–3 rounds until fully satisfied.
Complete submission package prepared and peer review managed through to final acceptance.
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Your Research Deserves to Be Published
Free 30-minute consultation. No obligation. A tailored service recommendation and accurate quote delivered within 24 hours. No pressure, no upfront payment — just a clear plan for getting your research published. Every quote breaks down exactly what's included, so there are no surprises once work begins.