Q: When reusing figures, should I reuse the whole figure including arrows?

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Some figures include arrows which could indicate position or path. When reusing such figures, should I use the complete figure including the arrows?

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Answer:

The figure can be reproduced as is once you take the permission of the original author (the one who prepared the figure in question). However, if you feel that the arrows are not really necessary, instead of reusing the figure as is you may want to recreate the part of the figure which is relevant to you. In any case, you will need to attribute the original source and specify in your journal submission cover letter that you have received the relevant permissions from the journal/author to reuse or recreate the figures.

Most journals and publishers also include information about permissions for the reuse of figures and illustrations in published papers. This information is generally available on the journal’s website and on the article page. Check this information to learn whether you can reuse the original figure and to what extent you can modify the figures.

A very important point to remember while recreating a figure is that the figure caption should mention: Reproduced with permission from Ref [X].

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Hope that helped! All the best for your study! :-)