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Tables
Data provided in tables should be commented on but not repeated in the text. Make sure that lists or columns of related data are typeset in a word processing program like the rest of the text.
Do not intersperse tables in the text. Tables should appear after figure captions. Insert a page break between the end of figure captions and the beginning of tables. Tables should be double-spaced and numbered in the same sequence as they are cited in the text. A brief, descriptive title should be provided for each table.
If a table contains artwork, provide it separately as a digital file.
For tables borrowed or adapted from another publication (used with permission), add a credit line as the first footnote below each table. This credit line should constitute a complete bibliographic listing of the source publication (as a reference) or another credit line as provided by the copyright holder. For example, “Reprinted with permission from Calfee DR, Wispelwey B. Brain abscess. Semin Neurol 2000; 20:357”, “Data from . . . ” or “Adapted from . . . ” may also be used, as appropriate.
Other footnotes to tables should be indicated in the table using superscript letters in alphabetical order.
Any abbreviations used in the table should be explained at the end of the table in a footnote.
Digital art preparation
We recommend using Adobe Photoshop to create and save images, and Adobe Illustrator for line art and labels.
Do not submit any artwork created in Microsoft Excel, Word, or PowerPoint. These files cannot be used by the typographer.
Save each illustration as a separate file.
Don't zip files. All black-and-white and color artwork must be 300 dpi (dots per inch) in TIFF format. Line art must be 1200 dpi in EPS or TIFF format. Please contact the Thieme Production Editor if you are unsure of the final size.
It is preferable that illustrations be cropped to their final size (approximately 3 inches for a single column and up to 7 inches for a double column) or larger, and in the correct orientation. If artwork is submitted at a smaller size and then needs to be enlarged, its resolution (dpi) and clarity will decrease.
Note: Lower resolutions (less than 300 dpi) and JPEG format (.jpg extension) for grayscale and color artwork are strongly discouraged due to the poor quality they produce in print, which requires 300 dpi resolution for sharp, clear, detailed images. The JPEG format, by definition, is a lower-resolution (compressed) format designed for quick upload to computer screens.
Black and White Artwork
Black-and-white artwork can include halftone (or grayscale) photographs, x-rays, drawings, line art, graphs, and flowcharts. Thieme will only accept digital artwork. If possible, do not submit color artwork for black-and-white conversion.
Do the conversion yourself so you can check the results and confirm in advance that no critical details have been lost or obscured by the switch to black and white.
For best results, line art should be black on a white background. Lines and type should be clean and uniformly dark. Avoid screens or hatching, as these can darken or appear uneven in print and lead to unacceptable print quality.
Colored artwork
All colored artworks must be saved in CMYK, not RGB.
Art Labels
Arrows, asterisks, and arrowheads (or other markers) should be white in dark or black areas, black in light or white areas, and large. Otherwise, these highlighting marks may become difficult to see when figures are reduced in size during the typesetting process.
Use 1-point (or thicker) rules and leader lines.
Capitalize the first word of each label and all proper nouns. Consider using all capital letters if you need a higher level of labeling.
Where there are alternative terms or spellings for a named structure, use the most common one and make sure it is consistent with what is used in the text.
Avoid using multiple fonts and font sizes in labels; use only one or two sizes of serif font.
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