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Scientifically Necessary Color

Color is considered "scientifically necessary" only when there is no other way to show the data in the figure. The use of color is not always necessary when showing graphic representations of data. Decisions regarding the necessity of color use will be made by the Scientific Editor of the individual journal. If there is any question regarding the use of color, contact the Editorial Manger or the Editorial Art Manager.

Examples of color images that are not scientifically necessary:

  • Line art and schematics:

Unnecessary color Suitable grayscale equivalent

 

  • Bar graphs:

Examples of scientifically necessary color images

  • Color photographs/photomicrographs:

 

  • MRI scans:


    05/15/2008