In the process of academic research, the data obtained by researchers can only mean something when it gets published. Scientific images or figures are very useful to convey the research findings in a concise and visual manner. The process of creating an image or figure for a manuscript is often a very time-consuming step; for younger researchers, this can be very daunting. Because every academic journal has its own requirements, researchers need to abide by the same and follow them exactly.

In this infographic, we present some handy tips for you to refer to while creating images for your journal manuscript.