peer review

These data visualization mistakes research authors make can weaken clear findings and slow down review. Use this practical list to fix scales, legends, labels, and figure choices before submission.

Reviewer comments about figures can feel vague, but most of them point to fixable problems. This guide turns feedback into edits, reply language, and checks.

This graphical abstract peer review checklist helps researchers and graduate students review clarity, claims, labels, visual flow, and journal expectations before peer review.