Why authors need to add supplementary material with the manuscript?
It helps readers find the research paper
It strengthens impact of the author’s work
Readers and funders find direct links to data
It increases the chances of citation
It provides useful information related to research
It complements/supports the research findings
It provides additional research information to readers
Supplementary information
Supplementary information can be included in the form of experimental details, images, tables, and figures. Sometimes author also includes a video clip or audio as supplementary information, as the printed version of the manuscript disallows such formats. Supporting material is used to validate the results and helps other researchers access additional information about the research paper. Submitting the supplementary material online increases the content value and makes it easier to access.
- “How should authors prepare the supplementary material?”
supplementary information is the additional/extended version of the research methodology that is not included in the printed version of the manuscript. Such type of information needs to be presented in a suitable format conforming to the formatting style of the main paper. As supplementary material is available online, authors can upload files that are easy to download. Authors can check the instruction page to find about:
File size.
Method to write description
Methodology to access and replicate the research.
Represent data set and database
Title: The title should not be more than two lines. It should contain details for indexing and should not include any numbers, acronyms, or abbreviations.
Tables/Graphs: Tables and graphs are included where the main trends related to the research are discussed. Additional data and a title should be provided to each table for differentiation.
Clips: Clips and audio files containing information regarding the procedures, responses, and methodology can be directly uploaded online. The readers can easily access the supporting evidence online. The clips can also contain dialects or meaning of complex scientific and technical terminologies.
Code and applications: The code and applications used by the author for data analysis allow scientists to replicate research and benefit the research community.
