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Community-developed checklists for publishing images and image analyses
Christopher Schmied1,2, Michael S Nelson3, Sergiy Avilov4
1Fondazione Human Technopole, Viale Rita Levi-Montalcini 1, 20157 Milano, Italy.
Arxiv
|February 24, 2023
Summary
New guidelines standardize microscopy image preparation for publications. These community-developed checklists enhance clarity and reproducibility of scientific image data.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical research
- Scientific imaging
- Microscopy
Background:
- Scientific discoveries are increasingly documented through images, especially in biomedical research.
- Rapid advancements in microscopy imaging technology generate vast amounts of data.
- Lack of unified guidelines for publishing microscopy images and analysis hinders clarity and interpretation.
Approach:
- Developed community-driven checklists for preparing light microscopy images and analysis for publication.
- Provided key recommendations for image formatting, annotation, color selection, and data availability.
- Included guidance for reporting image analysis workflows to ensure transparency.
Key Points:
- Checklists address image formatting, annotation, color, data availability, and analysis reporting.
- Recommendations aim to improve clarity and interpretability of microscopy images in publications.
- Standardization facilitates better understanding and utilization of published image data.
Conclusions:
- Implementing these guidelines will enhance the quality and explanatory power of microscopy data in publications.
- Increased clarity and reproducibility of image figures are expected outcomes.
- These community standards support robust scientific communication in microscopy research.
