Scientific Publication Figure Refinement

Expert guidance for systematically improving scientific figures through iterative refinement based on user feedback and publication requirements.

Supporting files in this directory:

• publication-standards.md - DPI, file formats, size specs, color accessibility
• multi-study-results.md - Writing integrated results from multi-study analyses and practical recommendations from complex trade-offs
• methodological-transparency.md - Dual approach pattern for figures vs statistics, outlier handling
• overleaf-packages.md - Creating production-ready Overleaf packages with templates and checklists

When to Use This Skill

• Improving figures based on reviewer or collaborator feedback
• Optimizing figure clarity and readability
• Ensuring all figure elements fit within bounds
• Deciding between layout alternatives (horizontal vs vertical panels)
• Preparing figures for high-impact publications

Iterative Figure Refinement Workflow