Translation and editing services

The Genetics, Biotechnology and Seed Science Unit (GBioS) of the Laboratory of Plant Production, Physiology and Plant Breeding (PAGEV) of the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, provides Editing and Translation services for any type of documents in the field of biological and agricultural sciences. The services include editing and translation from English into French and from French into English. Our high-quality translation and editing services and competitive rates are a direct result of our highly trained editors and translators in English and French.

Duty and responsibility

Our translators and editors

Our staff is made up of 120 men and women with outstanding skills and experience in translating technical documents. The staff has a proven experience in technical and language editing, proofreading as well as lay outing of documents and demonstrates ability and capacity to meet tight deadlines. The team is divided in two sections: the “Translation” section with all team members and the “Editing” section restricted to seven persons.

Pricing and rates

Our pricing for translation projects is mainly determined by the following factors:

  • words count of the source text;
  • complexity of the subject matter;
  • language combination; and
  • amount of time required to complete the assignment.

Our translation rates include:

  • use of one or several native, educated and experienced translators;
  • use of a second translator in each language to edit and proofread each file;
  • use of a specialist as content manager or proofreader; and
  • general formatting in commonly used software programs (e.g., Word, Excel).

 

Translation cost (flat fee basis): USD 0.9. / 70 characters (10 words) or USD 90 / 1000 words

Delivery time limit: 750 words / day.

  • A text translation is valued in terms of the characters in the source text, with a minimum charge of USD 90 per project consisting of 1000 words. This means that if the total sum of the resulting character count is lower, you will still be charged USD 90, whilst if it is higher you will be charged for the actual total resulting.
  • Perfect planning and, more importantly, enough time to line up resources let us deliver high volume outputs at the most competitive rates in the market. A minimum time of 3 days will be allocated to all projects to allow quality proofreading. Should the commissioner decide to reduce the delivery time, the fee basis will be revised. A translation project that needs to be delivered in a shorter time frame may carry up to a 50% charge above our regular rates. Despite this potential extra charge, we will always help you out by providing you with the staff and resources to accommodate your rush projects.

The schedule is one of the first elements discussed prior to quoting your project. We will work with your team to structure a delivery schedule that will maximize quality and minimize rush costs. If need be, we will deliver projects on a rolling basis with the most important documents being delivered first.

Editing rates

Depending on the number of source words and the amount of work that is necessary our rates can be estimated as in Table 1.

Table 1.Summary of editing rates:

  1. NB. A project can be a combination of proofreading, full editing, and rewriting. Consequently, the price will be determined based on the amount of work involved.

 

Billing

We normally require partial payment upfront and the remaining upon delivery of the final product. For clients with proven good credit or that have a good payment history, we can bill in arrears monthly. Notwithstanding the above, we will work with your company on a case-by-case basis to accommodate your billing needs.

NB: The estimates may not be completely accurate until we have seen the material you want to be translated.

Privacy Policy

Introduction:

At GBioS, accessible from [https://gbios-uac.org](https://gbios-uac.org), the privacy of our visitors is one of our main priorities. This privacy policy document contains types of information that are collected and recorded by GBioS and how we use it.

Consent:

By using our website, you hereby consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms.

Information Collection:

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service to you.

Types of Data Collected:

– Personal Data: While using our service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you.

– Usage Data: We may also collect information on how the service is accessed and used. This usage data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.

Use of Data:

GBioS uses the collected data for various purposes:

– To provide and maintain our service

– To notify you about changes to our service

– To allow you to participate in interactive features of our service when you choose to do so

– To provide customer support

– To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our service

– To monitor the usage of our service

Data Security:

The security of your data is important to us, but please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Although we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@gbios-uac.org.

Legal Notice

Website Publisher :

The website [https://gbios-uac.org](https://gbios-uac.org) is published by GBioS, located at 01 BP 526 Cotonou, Republic of Benin.

Publication Director:

The Publication Director is [First Name Last Name], holding the position of [professional title], who can be contacted via email at [contact@gbios-uac.org] or by phone at [phone number].

Hosting:

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Intellectual Property:

This site and its content are protected under copyright and intellectual property laws. Any reproduction, in whole or in part, on any electronic medium or otherwise, is strictly forbidden without prior permission from the publication director.

Personal Data Protection:

In accordance with applicable laws, you have the right to access, modify, rectify, and delete personal data concerning you. To exercise these rights, please contact [email or postal address dedicated to data protection].

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Hyperlinks:

GBioS is not responsible for the content of external sites linked by hyperlinks. The use of these sites is at the user’s own risk.

Changes to Legal Notice:

GBioS may modify this legal notice at any time. Regular consultation is recommended.

Applicable Law:

This site is governed by the laws of Benin.

For any questions regarding this legal notice, contact [contact@gbios-uac.org](mailto:contact@gbios-uac.org).

Terms of Use

  1. Introduction

Welcome to [https://gbios-uac.org](https://gbios-uac.org) (hereinafter referred to as the “site”). By accessing our site, you agree to these terms of use and commit to abide by them. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site.

  1. Use of the Site

The GBioS site is a space providing information on our research and development activities in genetics, biotechnology, and seed science. The content is for personal and non-commercial use only. Any commercial use is strictly prohibited without our prior written consent.

  1. Intellectual Property

All content published on the site, including texts, graphics, logos, images, and videos, is the property of GBioS or its partners and is protected by copyright law. No part of the site may be copied, reproduced, modified, or disseminated without the express permission of GBioS.

  1. Liability

GBioS strives to ensure the accuracy and updating of the information disseminated on the site but does not guarantee that this information is complete, precise, or up to date. GBioS cannot be held responsible for damages resulting from the use of the site.

  1. Changes to the ToU

GBioS reserves the right to modify these ToU at any time. Changes will take effect as soon as they are published on the site. It is your responsibility to regularly check the ToU to be aware of any changes.

  1. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These ToU are governed by the laws of the Republic of Benin. In the event of a dispute, the courts of the Republic of Benin will have exclusive jurisdiction.

Contact

For any questions or requests for information concerning the site, please contact us at [contact@gbios-uac.org](mailto:contact@gbios-uac.org).