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Graphical Abstract
Graphical Abstract
A concise visual summary designed to communicate the key findings of your article at a glance.
This journal requires the submission of a graphical or visual abstract along with the main article. The graphical abstract should provide a concise, pictorial summary of the article’s key findings.
It should be a specially designed image that effectively conveys the content of the article at a glance.
Where the Graphical Abstract Appears
The graphical abstract may be displayed alongside article information in online search results.
The visual summary may appear in the journal's online contents list.
The graphical abstract will be displayed on the article's online webpage.
Important: The graphical abstract typically will not appear in the PDF or printed version of the article.
Image Specifications
Accepted File Types
What to Include and Avoid
Recommended
- Provide a concise pictorial summary of the article's key findings.
- Design the image specifically to communicate the content at a glance.
- Ensure the image meets the minimum size and resolution requirements.
- Make all necessary labels or text part of the image itself.
Please Avoid
- Do not include unnecessary white space.
- Do not include a separate heading such as “Graphical Abstract” inside the image.
- Do not provide additional text, outline, or synopsis outside the image as part of the graphical abstract.
- Do not place labels or explanatory text outside the image file.
Keep All Information Inside the Image
No additional text, outline, or synopsis should be included. Any text or label that is necessary to explain the visual summary must be incorporated directly into the graphical abstract image file.
Graphical Abstract Checklist
The graphical abstract should communicate the essence of the article quickly and clearly. Authors are encouraged to prioritize visual clarity, scientific accuracy, and an effective representation of the article's key findings.









