Why Use Lucida?

Run by scientists Lucida is run by scientists and engineers and so we understand the specific needs of science professionals and the importance of high-quality documents in scientific work.
Competitive rates Our competitive rates keep your costs to a minimum while ensuring that your documents are handled with the utmost professional care.
Fast turnaround Get an immediate response to your enquiry and quick delivery of your documents, allowing you to meet even the tightest of deadlines.
Technical support We provide detailed instructions for our services, whatever software application you are using, to ensure a smooth, efficient process.
Industry-standard technologies We support all major file formats as well as robust encryption technologies for security-conscious clients.
Confidentiality We never disclose details about your identity or documents to third parties, guaranteeing complete confidentiality and security.

Editing Service

Comprehensive service Lucida's thorough review and rewrite of your entire document, including figures, tables and references, gives you peace of mind and improves your chances of publication.
Specialist editors Our experienced science editors have higher degrees in all major disciplines. Your document will be written in clear scientific language.
High quality Our three-stage editing process produces word-perfect documents ready for publication or distribution to your audience.
Author/editor discussion Discussion between author and editor resolves any questions and makes sure the most critical points of your message are accurately conveyed.
Editing certificates We can issue a certificate stating that your document has been checked by a native-English-speaking science editor to prevent problems in the review and publication process.
Electronic editing We edit your file directly to produce a publication-ready version of your document, saving you hours of work inputting hand-written corrections.

Translation Service

Comprehensive service Lucida delivers clear, natural-sounding translations of your entire document, including figures and tables. We can also reproduce the layout and format of your original, freeing you from any additional work.
Specialist translators Our team of professional translators have science and technology qualifications, ensuring that your document will be written using proper technical terminology.
High quality Our rigorous quality-control procedures ensure perfect, error-free documents that accurately and clearly convey your message.
Client/translator discussion The client and translator can communicate to discuss any questions and the client's preferences, enabling issues to be resolved at an early stage.