Tools for Manuscript Preparation
Recommended resources to assist authors in drafting, reviewing, and formatting scientific manuscripts prior to submission
Document Version: 1.0 | Date: 01/07/2025
📌 Important: The use of these tools is advisory and complementary. It does not replace official editorial evaluation or institutional checks. We recommend using multiple free tools before submission, always complemented by careful human review.
1. Similarity and Originality Verification
Tools to detect similarities with existing works and verify text originality
| Tool | Country/Language | Type | Cost | Comparison Sources | AI Detection | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnitin | International (EN) | Institutional web | Paid | Web + private databases + submitted papers | ✅ | turnitin.com |
| CopySpider | Brazil (PT-BR) | Desktop (Windows) | Free | Open web (public sources) | — | copyspider.com.br |
| Copyleaks | International (EN) | Web | Limited trial | Web + academic databases | ✅ | copyleaks.com |
| Quetext | International (EN) | Web | Free limited | Open web | Partial | quetext.com |
| DupliChecker | International (EN) | Web | Free limited | Open web | — | duplichecker.com |
| PlagScan (Ouriginal) | Europe (EN) | Institutional web | Paid | Academic databases + web | — | ouriginal.com |
| Advego Plagiatus | Russia (RU) | Desktop | Free | Open web | — | advego.com |
| Antiplagiat | Russia (RU) | Web / Institutional | Paid | Web + Russian national databases | — | antiplagiat.ru |
| Plag.es | Spain (ES) | Web | Paid | Web + repositories | — | plag.es |
| Plagiarism Checker X | International (EN) | Desktop | Free limited | Open web | — | plagiarismcheckerx.com |
💡 Tip: Free tools are suitable for preliminary checks. Official verification is performed by the journal using its own institutional tool.
2. Grammar, Style, and Clarity Correction
Assistants to enhance grammar, clarity, and quality of academic writing
| Tool | Primary Focus | Languages | Cost | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammarly | Grammar and academic style | English | Free/Paid | grammarly.com |
| LanguageTool | Multilingual correction | PT, EN, ES, FR +20 | Free/Pro | languagetool.org |
| Hemingway Editor | Clarity and readability | English | Free/Paid | hemingwayapp.com |
3. References, Formatting, and Compliance
Reference managers and formatting tools for technical manuscripts
| Tool | Purpose | Cost | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zotero | Bibliographic reference management and formatting | Free | zotero.org |
| Mendeley | Reference management with academic social network | Free | mendeley.com |
| Overleaf | Collaborative online LaTeX editor for technical formatting | Free/Paid | overleaf.com |
4. Statistics, Data, and Reproducibility
Tools for data analysis and ensuring scientific reproducibility
| Tool | Purpose | Cost | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| R / RStudio | Comprehensive statistical analysis and data visualization | Free | r-project.org |
| JASP | Classical and Bayesian statistical analysis with graphical interface | Free | jasp-stats.org |
| jamovi | User-friendly statistical interface, SPSS alternative | Free | jamovi.org |
| OSF | Data storage, preregistration, and reproducibility | Free | osf.io |
5. AI-Integrated Tools (Global Support)
Artificial intelligence assistants for comprehensive manuscript review
| Tool | Description | Cost | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acária Revisor | AI-powered scientific review assistant (clarity, structure, and ethical compliance) | Free | acaria.org |
| Paperpal | Automated manuscript pre-review with improvement suggestions | Free/Paid | paperpal.com |
| Trinka AI | Grammar checker specialized in scientific and technical writing | Free/Paid | trinka.ai |
💡 Tip: Free tools are suitable for preliminary checks. Official verification is performed by the journal using its own institutional tool.
Ready to Submit Your Manuscript?
After reviewing your work with these tools, you’re ready to submit it to Tchê Química Journal
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