Academic & literary translation · Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Scientific and Literary Translation in Oman
Almujam Legal Translation Office provides scientific translation between Arabic and English for research papers, journal articles, theses and academic records, as well as careful translation of literary texts, with accurate terminology, a second review and certified copies when your university or embassy asks for them.
- 14 years in translation
- 20+ languages
- Stamped & certified
- Confidential handling
Scientific Translation You Can Rely On
Scientific translation starts from one principle: academic work depends on precision. A research paper, a thesis or a transcript is read by examiners, reviewers and admissions officers who expect every term, figure and reference to mean exactly what the author intended. A loose translation can weaken an argument, change a result or raise questions about a document that took years to earn.
Our scientific translation team transfers facts and findings without additions, omissions or distortion. We keep the terminology of the field, the structure of the original and the logic of each argument, and a second translator checks the result before it is delivered.
Accurate terminology
Technical and scientific terms are translated with the equivalents used in the field, and kept consistent across the whole document.
Faithful to the author
Results, figures, quotations and references are transferred exactly, so the work keeps its credibility and gives proper credit to original sources.
Confidential handling
Unpublished research and personal academic records are handled with professional discretion from start to finish.
What Is Scientific Translation?
Scientific translation is the translation of academic and research texts, such as studies, articles, theses and technical reports, from one language into another. It differs from general translation because it must preserve the exact meaning of concepts, data and conclusions. A general translator may rephrase freely; a scientific translator cannot.
Academic translation follows the same principle. Transcripts, degree certificates and admission documents must match the original exactly, because universities and official bodies compare them line by line. Names, grades, credit hours and dates are copied precisely, and stamps and signatures are translated as part of the document.
Literary translation asks for a different skill. Here the translator must carry the voice, rhythm and cultural meaning of the original into the target language, while staying faithful to what the author wrote. We treat literary work and scientific translation with the same care, but we approach each with the method it needs.
Academic and Scientific Documents We Translate
Our scientific translation service covers the documents that students, researchers and academic institutions most often need. The cards below show the main groups.
Research papers and journal articles
Studies and articles prepared for submission to international journals or for sharing with a wider readership.
Theses and dissertations
Master’s and doctoral theses, research proposals and abstracts for universities and examination committees.
Academic records and degree certificates
Transcripts, degrees and diplomas for scholarships, postgraduate admission and recognition of qualifications, with certified copies when required.
Postgraduate admission documents
Recommendation letters, CVs, statements of purpose and academic memoranda of understanding.
Technical and medical research
Research in fields such as engineering and medicine, translated with the terminology of the discipline.
Literary texts
Short stories, essays, articles and other literary writing translated with attention to style as well as meaning.
For other needs, see our certified translation, medical translation, personal document translation and document translation services.
Scientific Translation Across Disciplines
Every field has its own vocabulary, conventions and style of argument. Scientific translation in medicine reads differently from scientific translation in engineering or economics, and the translator has to respect those differences.
- Health and medical sciences. Clinical studies, research articles and reports, translated with accepted medical terminology and exact values.
- Engineering and technology. Research, technical reports and project studies, with units, formulas and specifications transferred precisely.
- Environmental and earth sciences. Studies on water, climate, geology and the environment, where measurements and locations must match the original.
- Business, economics and management. Research and case studies with financial terms, statistics and models translated consistently.
- Education and social sciences. Studies, surveys and questionnaires, where the wording of each question affects how results can be compared.
If your subject is highly specialised, tell us when you send the file, and we will confirm that we can handle it before you commit.
Arabic and English Scientific Translation
Most of the scientific translation we handle is between Arabic and English. English is the main language of international journals, while Arabic is the language of many universities, ministries and readers in Oman and the region.
Each direction has its own challenges. When translating into Arabic, some modern scientific terms have more than one Arabic equivalent, so we choose the term most widely used in the field and, where helpful, keep the English term in brackets the first time it appears. When translating into English, we follow the conventions of academic English, such as clear sentence structure and consistent use of tense, so the text reads naturally to international reviewers.
In both directions, the goal is the same: a scientific translation that a specialist can read as if it had been written in that language from the start.
Tables, Figures and References
Research documents are more than running text. Tables, charts, equations and reference lists carry much of the meaning, and they need the same care as the main text.
In every scientific translation, we translate table headings and figure captions, keep numbers and units exactly as they appear, and leave equations, chemical formulas and software names unchanged. Reference lists can be left in their original language, as most journals prefer, or translated when your university asks for it. Tell us which you need when you send your file.
Translating Research for International Publication
Researchers in Oman often want to publish their work in international journals, most of which publish in English. A research paper translation, like any scientific translation, must read naturally to specialist reviewers while staying faithful to the original study.
We translate the full paper, including the abstract, keywords, tables, figure captions and reference list where needed. We keep the structure of the original, so the introduction, methods, results and discussion remain clearly organised. Units, statistical values and technical terms are transferred exactly as they appear.
Journals also have their own formatting and style requirements. If you share the journal’s author guidelines with us, we will follow its terminology preferences and spelling conventions in the translation. The decision to publish, however, always rests with the journal and its reviewers.
Thesis and Dissertation Translation
A thesis is long, technical and consistent by design, so its scientific translation must be consistent too. When we translate a thesis or dissertation, we first agree on the translation of key terms and recurring expressions, then apply them throughout every chapter, so the same concept is never translated in two different ways.
We can translate a full thesis, selected chapters, an abstract or a research proposal. If you are submitting the translation to a university or an examination committee, tell us their requirements, such as the language, format or need for a certified copy, so we can prepare it accordingly.
For long documents, we agree on a delivery plan before starting and can deliver chapter by chapter, so you can review the work as it progresses.
Academic Records for Study Abroad and Recognition of Qualifications
Students applying for scholarships or postgraduate programmes abroad usually need their academic records translated, and those translations often need to be certified. The same applies to graduates who need a qualification issued abroad to be recognised in Oman. Information about the recognition of qualifications in Oman is available from the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
In these cases, accuracy is not enough on its own: the receiving institution also needs to know who stands behind the translation. Our certified academic translations carry our office stamp and are attached to a copy of the original, so universities, ministries and embassies can rely on them.
We pay particular attention to names, which must match the passport, and to grades, credit hours and dates, which must match the original exactly.
Literary Translation
Literary translation is where translation becomes closest to writing. A good literary translation does not only say what the original says; it sounds the way the original sounds. The translator has to understand the author’s voice, the cultural references behind the words and the effect the text is meant to have on its reader, then recreate that effect in the target language.
For this reason, literary work needs translators with strong command of both languages and real sensitivity to style. Idioms, wordplay and culturally specific expressions are rendered with equivalents that work for the new reader, rather than translated word by word.
Literary and scientific translation also share a wider purpose. They make ideas, research and stories available across languages, and they support the exchange of knowledge and culture between peoples.
Risks of an Inaccurate Academic Translation
Rejected applications
Universities and official bodies can refuse academic records that are incomplete, inaccurate or not certified when certification is required.
Weakened research
Mistranslated terms, results or arguments can make a paper unclear to reviewers and undermine its credibility.
Lost time
A translation that has to be redone can push a submission past an application or publication deadline.
How Our Scientific Translation Process Works
Send your document
Share the file you need for scientific translation by WhatsApp, by email or through our request page, and tell us its purpose and any guidelines you must follow.
Quote and timing
We review the document and confirm the cost in Omani rials and the delivery time before we begin.
Terminology set-up
For long or specialised documents, we fix the translation of key terms before translating the body of the text.
Translation and review
A translator familiar with the subject translates the document, and a second translator checks terminology, figures and meaning.
Delivery
We deliver the translation in an editable format, with a certified, stamped copy when you need one.
What You Need to Provide
- The complete document. Including tables, figures, appendices and the reference list if they need to be translated.
- The purpose and guidelines. The journal, university or institution, and any author guidelines or formatting rules.
- Key terms, if you have them. A glossary or previous translations help us keep your terminology consistent.
You can send your documents by WhatsApp, by email, through our translation request form, or bring them to our office in Muscat.
How Much Does Scientific Translation Cost?
The cost of scientific translation is calculated in Omani rials according to the length of the document, the subject, the language pair and the delivery time. Send us your file and we will reply with a clear quote before any work begins.
Why Choose Almujam Legal Translation Office
- 14 years of experience. We have worked in translation since 2012.
- Consistent terminology. In every scientific translation, key terms are agreed at the start and applied throughout long documents.
- Double review. Every translation is checked by a second translator before delivery.
- Certified copies when needed. Academic records can be delivered with our office stamp for universities and embassies.
- A local office in Muscat. Visit us at Bait Al Reem, Al Thaqafah Street, Muscat 112, or contact us online.
Tips Before You Order a Scientific Translation
- Share the guidelines. Journal author guidelines or university requirements save time and avoid later changes.
- Send the final version. Translating a draft that changes later means paying to translate the changes again.
- Mark what should stay unchanged. Names of instruments, software, chemical formulas or quotations in their original language can be kept as they are.
- Allow time for long documents. The scientific translation of theses and long papers needs more time for consistent terminology and review.
Scientific Translation FAQs
Do you translate research papers for publication in international journals?
Yes. We translate research papers and journal articles between Arabic and English, following the journal’s guidelines when you share them. The decision to publish rests with the journal.
Can you translate a full thesis or only parts of it?
Both. We can translate a full thesis or dissertation, selected chapters, an abstract or a research proposal.
Do you provide certified translations of transcripts and degrees?
Yes. Academic records can be delivered with our office stamp and attached to a copy of the original for universities, ministries and embassies.
How do you keep terminology consistent in long documents?
We agree on the translation of key terms before we start and apply them throughout the document. If you have a glossary, send it with your file.
Do you translate literary texts?
Yes. We translate literary writing such as stories, essays and articles, with attention to the author’s style as well as the meaning.
How long does scientific translation take?
It depends on the length and subject of the document. We confirm the delivery time after reviewing your file, and long documents can be delivered in stages.
How is the cost of scientific translation calculated?
It is calculated in Omani rials based on the length of the document, the subject, the language pair and the delivery time. We send you the price before we start.
Is my research kept confidential?
Yes. Unpublished research and academic records are handled with professional discretion and are seen only by the team working on your file.
Ready to Translate Your Research?
Send us your paper, thesis or academic records today for a quote and a delivery time. Let the experts at Almujam handle your scientific translation with the precision it deserves.