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- | ====== | + | ====== Formatting |
- | === Introduction | + | === |
- | Ensuring that figures/ | + | ===== Installing GIMP ===== |
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- | === Installing GIMP === | + | |
* GIMP is a free and open-source image editing software for image manipulation and editing ([[https:// | * GIMP is a free and open-source image editing software for image manipulation and editing ([[https:// | ||
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- General tutorial for beginners: [[https:// | - General tutorial for beginners: [[https:// | ||
- | === PowerPoint Settings === | + | ===== PowerPoint Settings |
* Adjust your Microsoft PowerPoint settings to export images at the resolution of your choice. The following video tutorial demonstrates how to do this: [[https:// | * Adjust your Microsoft PowerPoint settings to export images at the resolution of your choice. The following video tutorial demonstrates how to do this: [[https:// | ||
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- | === PRISMA diagrams ==== | + | ===== PRISMA diagrams ===== |
* Download and save the PRISMA diagram template: [[http:// | * Download and save the PRISMA diagram template: [[http:// | ||
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- | === Standard Operating Procedures | + | ===== Check journal for figure requirements: |
- | * Maximum number of figures allowed in the main manuscript | + | * Maximum number of figures allowed in the main manuscript |
* Required file format for different types of artwork | * Required file format for different types of artwork | ||
* Requirements for naming figure files | * Requirements for naming figure files | ||
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* Maximum number of panels allowed | * Maximum number of panels allowed | ||
* Preferred labeling scheme for panels (e.g., “left” and “right” specified in the figure legend with no labels in the image vs. “A” and “B” shown directly in the image) | * Preferred labeling scheme for panels (e.g., “left” and “right” specified in the figure legend with no labels in the image vs. “A” and “B” shown directly in the image) | ||
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- | === Method of submitting files === | + | ===== Helpful tips ===== |
- | * Check that the files sent by the project manager | + | * Check that the files are suitable for image editing and are of the highest quality available; sometimes you may need more information or original high-resolution files. |
- | * Save the original files and edited files separately | + | * Save the original files and edited files separately. |
- | * Enact basic journal requirements. Most editing tasks will require a combination of the tools and functions described in Section I. | + | * Always make sure that image quality |
- | * Always make sure that image quality | + | |
* Always ensure that formatting does not interfere with image integrity/ | * Always ensure that formatting does not interfere with image integrity/ | ||
* Double-check to make sure that all journal guidelines were followed and that the image is suitable for publication. | * Double-check to make sure that all journal guidelines were followed and that the image is suitable for publication. | ||
- | * Send the images with a description of changes to the project manager of the task. | ||
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- | === Some additional points to remember === | + | ===== Some additional points to remember |
* Preferred format for image export/ | * Preferred format for image export/ | ||
* All images should be tightly cropped with minimal/no white space around them. This also helps to reduce file size. It can also help to create a transparent background if the image has a lot of nonessential white space (reduces file size and may help with other image editing procedures). | * All images should be tightly cropped with minimal/no white space around them. This also helps to reduce file size. It can also help to create a transparent background if the image has a lot of nonessential white space (reduces file size and may help with other image editing procedures). | ||
* For multipanel figures, whenever possible ensure that all images that make up the panel are the same width and height. This can be easily achieved in photoshop/ | * For multipanel figures, whenever possible ensure that all images that make up the panel are the same width and height. This can be easily achieved in photoshop/ | ||
- | * Pay close attention to the charges for colored figures if applicable. If you are the project manager, inform the client about the color charges. | + | * Pay close attention to the charges for colored figures if applicable. |
* Some journals prefer black and white (greyscale) images unless color is absolutely necessary for that particular image. | * Some journals prefer black and white (greyscale) images unless color is absolutely necessary for that particular image. | ||
* A sans-serif font such as Arial is generally preferred when embedding text in the image. | * A sans-serif font such as Arial is generally preferred when embedding text in the image. | ||
- | * Ensure consistent font type and size across images | + | * Ensure consistent font type and size across |
* If using objects in the image (arrows, asterisks etc.) ensure that they are consistent in size and usage. | * If using objects in the image (arrows, asterisks etc.) ensure that they are consistent in size and usage. | ||
* Most journals will also require that any patient identifying information be hidden in images. | * Most journals will also require that any patient identifying information be hidden in images. | ||
* When making PRISMA flowcharts, it is good practice to cross-check all numbers in the manuscript/ | * When making PRISMA flowcharts, it is good practice to cross-check all numbers in the manuscript/ | ||
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