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Q: To whom should I send the copyright permission from Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes?

Detailed question-I received the following email from the journal editor: Please forward us an official KEGG document with the copyright permission to use figs. 4, 5, 6 in manuscript…

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From what I understand, you need to apply for the copyright…

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Q: Can we present the same results both in a figure and a table within the manuscript?

Detailed question-I submitted a manuscript with data presentation with figure and table (Raw data). But now I have been told to not add similar data in both table and figure. However,…
  • Asked on April 20, 2019

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The same data cannot be presented as both a table and a figure. This would mean duplication of content. This is one of the most basic rules of academic writing. No…

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Q: When citing a figure, can I remove the unnecessary part?

Detailed question-If I get permission from a publisher, can I cite a figure from other publication after deleting the unnecessary part for my review paper? For example, if there is Figure…

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There are several aspects to this question.

First, there is a difference between citing something from an…

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Q: How should I create a descriptive title for my table?

Detailed question-I'm having trouble coming up with a descriptive title for my table. Is there some sort of outline I could follow?
  • Asked on February 11, 2019

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A table should be stand-alone and hence, the title/legend/caption should be self-explanatory. Of course, the title should be a clear indicator of the contents of the…

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Q: Is it copyright infringement to use software to create figures for my paper?

Detailed question-I created the figures for my papers with using “Poser” which is a software to make a figure of a pose of man. In this case, do I infringe the copyright of the creator of…
  • Asked on February 5, 2019

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I’m not familiar with this software, but whenever you are using any tool to create something, the end product that you are creating is…

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Q: Is it correct to describe a table in text with a verb such as "depict"?

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I would have been able to give a more specific answer if you had provided some more information about the context in which…

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Q: Is the table number written above the table?

  • Asked on December 14, 2018

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Typically, the caption for a table, including the table number is written above a table. However, for a figure, it is written below. It is best to check the…

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Q: How should I refer to tables in a research paper?

Detailed question-How to do references on the tables in a research paper?
  • Asked on December 4, 2018

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Assuming you wish to understand how to refer to tables in your research paper, here are some handy tips for you:

Ensure that all the tables you have included are…
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Q: What should be included in a table title of a research paper?

Detailed question-This site has some tips on preparing table titles, but I am interested in tips to share with investigators about the "contents." For example, should a project or study…

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Tables are often used to present numerical values. Titles/labels/legends for tables are always placed at the top of…

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Q: Can I use the tables and figures that I have posted on Figshare in a journal submission?

Detailed question-I should have published only the data in Figshare to submit to PLOS ONE, but I have, by mistake, published the figure & table also in Figshare. If I submit the same…

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Figshare is a platform for researchers where they can make their figures, datasets, images, and videos publicly…

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