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Q: Is permission required for citing a figure published by an international organization?

Detailed question-If I want to cite a figure or graph open to the public online by an international organization such as OECD, should I get permission from OECD? I would like to use this…
  • Asked on January 9, 2020

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You have multiple questions, but they are all around one point: whether you need permission to use textual and visual data or representation of data made available…

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Q: Has anyone ever contracted someone to design figures for them? If so how did you find that person?

Detailed question-I am looking to have a custom figure designed for a paper I am writing and was wondering what the best way to go about this is.
  • Asked on December 27, 2019

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Q: How do I cite the source information for a table in MLA format if I have used two sources?

Detailed question-I am creating a table that has information that comes from two different sources. In other words, I am combining data from two sources, thus I need to cite them. For MLA…

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As you have correctly mentioned, in the MLA style, the source information is mentioned underneath the tables, irrespective of the number of sources you have used…

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Q: Are tables paginated?

  • Asked on October 27, 2019

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If your tables are very long and run up to several pages, it might be a good idea to paginate them. However, it is best to check the conventions of your field as well…

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Q: Is it possible to change any figure after the accepted article has been proofed?

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I have edited your question for clarity based on my understanding. I assume that your article has been accepted and the corrected page proofs already submitted. You…

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Q: Can I reuse a figure from a past Japanese case report in a current English paper?

Detailed question-I published a Japanese case report more than 2 years ago. Currently I am writing an English paper about several cases. Its contents and approach is very different from…
  • Asked on September 10, 2019

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When you reproduce a figure from a published paper, even if it is your own, you need to take written permission from the copyright holder. In most cases, the journal…

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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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