Choosing color palettes for scientific figures

Abstract

Here at Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis (RPTH), we emphasize use of images including color to tell the story of science.1 A major advantage of open access publication is that it allows readers quick and free access to the entirety of an article and not simply the abstract, with the rest hidden behind a paywall. We find that we most often jump straight to the figures when attempting to understand the critical points of a manuscript. An advantage of a digital journal is the ability to include colorful figures without the encumbrance of color publication charges.

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