The current state of graphical abstracts and how to create good graphical abstracts

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Science Editing Pub Date : 2023-02-16 DOI:10.6087/kcse.293

Jieun Lee, Jeong-Ju Yoo

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Abstract

Graphical abstracts (GAs), also known as visual abstracts, are powerful tools for communicating complex information and ideas clearly and concisely. These visual representations aim to capture the essential findings and central message of a research study, allowing the audience to understand and remember its content quickly. This review article describes the current state of GAs, including their benefits, limitations, and future directions in the development of GAs. It also presents methods and tips for producing a GA. In Korea, more than 10 medical journals have introduced GAs from 2021 to 2022. The number of citations was higher in articles with GAs than in those without GAs in the top 10 gastroenterology journals. There are five types of GAs: conceptual diagrams, flowcharts, infographics, iconographic abstracts, and photograph-like illustrations. A limitation of the GA system is the absence of a universal standard for GAs. The key steps for creating a GA are as follows: (1) start by identifying the main message; (2) choose an appropriate visual style; (3) draw an easy-to-understand graphic; (4) use colors and other design elements; and (5) request feedback. Available tools that are useful for creating GAs include Microsoft PowerPoint, Mind the Graph, Biorender, and Canva. Another effective method is collaborating with experts. Artificial intelligence will soon be able to produce GAs more efficiently from raw data or manuscripts, which will help researchers draw GAs more easily. GAs have become a crucial art for researchers to master, and their use is expected to expand in the future.

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图形摘要的现状以及如何创建好的图形摘要

图形摘要（GA），也称为视觉摘要，是清晰简洁地传达复杂信息和想法的强大工具。这些视觉表现旨在捕捉研究的基本发现和中心信息，使观众能够快速理解和记住研究内容。这篇综述文章描述了GA的现状，包括其优点、局限性以及GA发展的未来方向。它还介绍了制作GA的方法和技巧。在韩国，从2021年到2022年，已有10多家医学期刊介绍了GA。在排名前十的胃肠病学杂志中，有GA的文章被引用的次数高于没有GA的文章。GA有五种类型：概念图、流程图、信息图、图像摘要和类似照片的插图。GA系统的一个局限性是缺乏GA的通用标准。创建GA的关键步骤如下：（1）从识别主消息开始；（2）选择合适的视觉风格；（3）绘制易于理解的图形；（4）使用颜色和其他设计元素；以及（5）请求反馈。可用于创建GA的工具包括Microsoft PowerPoint、Mind the Graph、Biorender和Canva。另一种有效的方法是与专家合作。人工智能很快将能够从原始数据或手稿中更有效地生成GA，这将帮助研究人员更容易地绘制GA。GA已成为研究人员掌握的一门重要艺术，预计其应用将在未来扩大。

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Science Editing COMMUNICATION-

CiteScore

2.90

自引率

20.00%

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审稿时长

10 weeks

期刊介绍： Science Editing (Sci Ed) is the official journal of the Korean Council of Science Editors (https://kcse.org) and Council of Asian Science Editors (https://asianeditor.org). It aims to improve the culture and health of human being by promoting the quality of editing and publishing scientific, technical, and medical journals. Expected readers are editors, publishers, reviewers, and authors of the journals around the world; however, specially focused to those in Asia. Since scholarly journals in Asia are mostly published by the academic societies, universities, or non-profit organizations, Sci Ed is sought to play a role in journal development. The number of publications from Asia is increasing rapidly and overpass that of other continents; meanwhile, the number of international journals and highly appreciated journals is yet to be coming forward. It is task of Asian editors to pledge the journal quality and broaden the visibility and accessibility. Therefore, its scope includes the followings in the field of science, technology, and medicine.