{"id":2434,"date":"2023-03-27T14:24:47","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T12:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eurotrad.com\/blog\/translation-of-scientific-articles-whom-to-contact\/"},"modified":"2025-06-06T10:10:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T08:10:16","slug":"translation-of-scientific-articles-whom-to-contact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eurotrad.com\/en\/magazine\/translation-of-scientific-articles-whom-to-contact\/","title":{"rendered":"Translation of scientific articles: what it is and whom to contact?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Translating scientific and technical articles<\/strong> plays a critical role in sharing knowledge within and beyond the scientific community. It also facilitates access to groundbreaking research conducted in other parts of the world, promoting cross-border collaboration among researchers.
\nLike other types of specialised translation, translating scientific texts involves a unique set of skills that you must take into account if you want to produce effective translations.<\/p>\n

The difficulties of translating scientific papers<\/h2>\n

Translating scientific articles might appear simple at first as they are technical and thus don\u2019t seem to leave much room for interpretation. Scientific texts comprise precise data, technical terms, and simple, short and linear sentences.
\nHowever, for translations to be effective, translators need to possess specific scientific skills<\/strong>. This is the only way to guarantee that professionals know how to coherently and appropriately use extremely specialised language.<\/p>\n\n

In addition to technical concepts, translators often encounter difficulties related to tone of voice.<\/strong> In this respect, the latter must remain consistent with the subject matter.
\nOne of the difficulties involved in scientific translation is ensuring that the target text is faithful to the source material while being clear and easy to read<\/strong>. For example, skipping the final proofreading step can result in a fragmented text comprising of short sentences that are placed side-by-side without clear, logical connections. That is why Eurotrad always pairs editing services<\/a> with proofreading services.<\/p>\n

Requirements for translating scientific papers<\/h2>\n

As mentioned, good quality technical translations require knowledge of the subject area<\/strong>. This makes it easier to navigate texts and avoid glaring errors that could compromise the translation\u2019s credibility.
\nYou also need precise, up-to-date glossaries<\/strong> that have ideally been approved by the client. By relying on a glossary, you can ensure consistency in long texts<\/strong>. This is because using the same exact translation for words that appear repeatedly throughout the text is guaranteed.<\/p>\n

The stages of translating scientific papers<\/h2>\n