Figure & Table Formatting

Best practices for visual data presentation and graphics.

Visual Clarity: Clear figures and well-formatted tables significantly enhance peer review and scientific communication. Limit submissions to a maximum of 8 figures and tables combined.

Figure Rules & Captions

Resolution & Quality: Images, charts, and diagrams must be high-resolution (minimum 300 DPI) in PNG, JPG, or PDF vector formats. Text within figures must remain crisp and readable when scaled.
Positioning of Captions: Figure captions must appear BELOW the figure image.
Caption Structure:
Figure 1. Effect of temperature on enzyme reaction velocity. Substrate conversion rates measured over 60 minutes across five thermal conditions (20°C–60°C). Error bars represent standard deviation (n = 3 replicates per group). *p < 0.05 compared to control (25°C).
Axis Labels & Units: All chart axes must be clearly labeled with parameter names and units of measurement in parentheses, e.g., Time (s), Absorbance (a.u.), Concentration (mM).

Table Rules & Formatting

Editable Tables: Tables must be created using editable Word table tools (Insert > Table). Do NOT paste screenshots or static image files of tables.
Positioning of Captions: Table captions must appear ABOVE the table.
Caption Structure:
Table 1. Summary of water quality parameters across sampling sites.
Abbreviation Definitions: Place a footnote directly below the table defining any acronyms or symbols used within table cells (e.g., DO: Dissolved Oxygen; ND: Not Detected).