AuthorAID in the Eastern Mediterranean (AAEM)

🌐 Website: https://www.authoraidem.org/
📍 Country: Spain
📂 Affiliation: COPE Committee on Publication Ethics, WAME World Association of Medical Editors, EASE European Association of Science Editors,

Introduction

AuthorAID in the Eastern Mediterranean (AAEM) is a volunteer-driven initiative established in the late 2000s by Karen Shashok, a freelance translator and editorial consultant in Granada, Spain, and Dr. Farhad Handjani, a dermatologist and editor at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran. AAEM aims to support researchers in Eastern Mediterranean countries by providing manuscript editing and training in research writing, thereby enhancing their ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Services Offered

Free Manuscript Editing:
Volunteer editors provide language and clarity improvement for researchers aiming to publish in international journals.

Mentoring & Guidance:
One-on-one support from experienced academic editors and subject-matter mentors.

Workshops & Training:
Offers occasional online and in-person workshops on academic writing, research ethics, and the publication process.

Resource Sharing:
Provides open-access materials on writing, journal submission, peer review, and scientific communication.

Unique Features

Mission-Driven & Volunteer-Based:
Operated by a network of committed volunteers focused on closing the global publishing gap, especially in low-resource settings.

Regional Focus:
Dedicated to supporting researchers in the Eastern Mediterranean and nearby regions who often face challenges accessing editorial assistance.

Personalized Support:
Offers tailored, one-on-one feedback rather than automated or transactional services.

Ethical Editing Advocacy:
Promotes responsible authorship, transparency, and training to improve research integrity in the region.

Outcomes as of December 2023

“Since launching AAEM, we’ve helped over 700 researchers improve their manuscripts — with nearly 600 published in international journals. Our volunteer editors, training workshops, and policy support all aim to empower voices often left out of global scholarship.”

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