What is meant by graphical abstract?

A graphical abstract is an image summarizing the paper's abstract, aiding audience comprehension through visual representation.

How do you write a graphical abstract?

Creating a graphical abstract involves your text abstract, scientific visuals, design basics, and a platform for arrangement. Editage offers a user-friendly interface for crafting graphical abstracts for research papers, visual abstract preparation, and other content via drag-and-drop convenience.

Is a graphical abstract required?

The requirement for graphical abstracts varies among journals. With their increasing popularity, numerous publishers now demand graphical abstracts during the research paper submission. Therefore, ensure accurate details before submission.

Why are an increasing number of journals requiring graphical abstracts to be submitted with papers for publication?

A growing number of journals are mandating graphical abstracts alongside paper submissions due to their capacity to succinctly convey research highlights. Graphical abstracts enhance reader engagement, boost article visibility, and facilitate broader understanding of complex findings, aligning with modern communication preferences.

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What is a Graphical Abstract ?

Ever wanted to grasp the essence of a research paper without delving into pages of text? Presenting the Graphical Abstract—a powerful visual summary capturing the heart of the paper's discoveries and conclusions.

Think of it as your paper's abstract transformed into a captivating single image, making complex ideas instantly accessible. By blending creativity and clarity, Graphical Abstracts revolutionize how audiences absorb and engage with your research.

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Suited to most journals and popular among researchers
Easy to understand – helps readers quickly grasp the crux of your research
Appropriate to show relationships, processes, or data that can be effectively represented in a flat format
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Beyond journal submission - can be used for conferences and social media too
3D graphics ensure the most realistic and accurate representation of your research paper
Appropriate for showing 3D structures or spatial relationships, especially complex anatomical and molecular structures
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is graphical abstract?
A graphical abstract is an image summarizing the paper's abstract, aiding audience comprehension through visual representation. With their increasing popularity, numerous publishers and high impact factor journals now demand graphical abstracts. You might be asked to provide a visual abstract when you try to submit your paper.
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Why is my journal asking for a graphical abstract?
Graphical abstracts can succinctly convey research highlights. Graphical abstracts enhance reader engagement, boost article visibility, and facilitate broader understanding of complex findings, aligning with modern communication preferences. Vision accounts for 87% of the 5 human senses, and color accounts for 60% of vision!
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What will I have to provide?
You will need to provide your manuscript, target journal details, and some basic information about your paper so that we can stay true to the message of your research when we create the graphical abstract. It would also be great if you could provide a reference sketch of what type of layout or design you want.
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What is the rough sketch?
A sketch is used to provide an idea of what the layout and style of the 3D graphical abstract might be. We can use this sketch to get your feedback and ensure that the first draft matches your vision. If you provide us with a sketch, the time required for either service can be reduced by 2 working days.
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What if I am not happy with the final version?
Here at Editage, your satisfaction and publication success are our top priorities. Please rest assured that we will continue working with you till you are satisfied with the graphical abstract provided.