Cartoons in scholarly publishing are effective ways to improve communication and engagement. They can transform scientific concepts into visually interesting and easyto-understand formats, thereby helping the concepts reach to larger groups more easily.Depending on the type of cartoons (concept cartoons, humor illustrations, and editorial cartoons), benefits may vary. It is recommended to maintain relevance, elegance, and quality in cartoon presentations. Potential insults must be carefully avoided to maintain respectful communication. The objectives of the current article were to examine the complex roles of cartoons in scholarly publishing, to provide recommendations for drawing scientific cartoons, and to discuss challenges in incorporating cartoons into scientific publishing.

Cartoons in scholarly publishing are effective ways to improve communication and engagement. They can transform scientific concepts into visually interesting and easyto-understand formats, thereby helping the concepts reach to larger groups more easily.Depending on the type of cartoons (concept cartoons, humor illustrations, and editorial cartoons), benefits may vary. It is recommended to maintain relevance, elegance, and quality in cartoon presentations. Potential insults must be carefully avoided to maintain respectful communication. The objectives of the current article were to examine the complex roles of cartoons in scholarly publishing, to provide recommendations for drawing scientific cartoons, and to discuss challenges in incorporating cartoons into scientific publishing.

Cartoons in scholarly publishing are effective ways to improve communication and engagement. They can transform scientific concepts into visually interesting and easyto-understand formats, thereby helping the concepts reach to larger groups more easily.Depending on the type of cartoons (concept cartoons, humor illustrations, and editorial cartoons), benefits may vary. It is recommended to maintain relevance, elegance, and quality in cartoon presentations. Potential insults must be carefully avoided to maintain respectful communication. The objectives of the current article were to examine the complex roles of cartoons in scholarly publishing, to provide recommendations for drawing scientific cartoons, and to discuss challenges in incorporating cartoons into scientific publishing.

Cartoons in scholarly publishing are effective ways to improve communication and engagement. They can transform scientific concepts into visually interesting and easyto-understand formats, thereby helping the concepts reach to larger groups more easily.Depending on the type of cartoons (concept cartoons, humor illustrations, and editorial cartoons), benefits may vary. It is recommended to maintain relevance, elegance, and quality in cartoon presentations. Potential insults must be carefully avoided to maintain respectful communication. The objectives of the current article were to examine the complex roles of cartoons in scholarly publishing, to provide recommendations for drawing scientific cartoons, and to discuss challenges in incorporating cartoons into scientific publishing.

Survey studies are valuable tools that can quickly and cost-effectively collect data from diverse populations across different cultures and locations. When conducted across multiple countries, careful translation and cross-cultural adaptation are necessary to maintain the validity and reliability of the findings. This point is particularly important for patient-facing questionnaires, especially in fields like psychology and sexual medicine. Translation to other languages also helps the researchers reach a more diverse and broader sample, which enables the generalizability of the findings/conclusions. An accurate translation would ensure higher response rates. Careful and rigorous selection of translators, following a translation guideline, ensuring sufficient time for the translation process, using a checklist, and quality assessment following translation can increase the accuracy of the translation. At each step, the specific field of the questionnaire should be taken in consideration. The objective of this article is to underscore the necessity of translation and cross-cultural adaptation in survey studies, as well as to discuss the methods to combat against challenges experienced in the translation process.

An editorial article is a type of scholarly communication providing expert views and critical analysis of issues. It may reflect the view of the author(s) or of the organization/journal on a certain topic. An editorial may also comment on a published paper. Editorials are expected to be objective, evidence-based, and informative focusing attention on recent developments and matters of current societal/disciplinary concern. This format allows for timely dissemination of expert insight and facilitates ongoing scholarly discourse. The structure of editorials varies: critical, explanatory, and commendatory types serve varied purposes. Authors of editorials should follow certain principles of academic writing. The aim should be provided in an introductory paragraph. Thereafter, a constructive and balanced critique of the index article and/or a detailed yet concise analyze of the subject of matter should be provided.The conclusion paragraph should include brief take-home messages. Critical arguing should be supported by relevant references. A declaration of any potential conflicts of interests is essential to maintain objectivity and fairness. The current article aims to provide a primer, along with a checklist, on writing editorials.

Image and video articles have been increasingly used in scientific literature. These articles provide an improved understanding of a specific topic, enhance accessibility for people with reading difficulties, and play significant role in educational, scientific, and social contexts. Nevertheless, the quality of the articles still needs considerable improvement. The current article aims to review the role of image and video articles in scientific communication, discuss the technical and ethical aspects of creating image and video content, and provide recommendations for authors, reviewers, and editors. In terms of technical aspects, clear and high-resolution visuals, as well as adherence to the requirements (video structure, acceptable formats, etc.) of the targeted journal are required in image and video articles. In terms of ethical aspects, the existence of a statement on patient(s)’ written informed consent for the publication of their visual data should be ensured. In order to enhance science communication, submission of image and video articles should be encouraged.

Survey studies are valuable tools that can quickly and cost-effectively collect data from diverse populations across different cultures and locations. When conducted across multiple countries, careful translation and cross-cultural adaptation are necessary to maintain the validity and reliability of the findings. This point is particularly important for patient-facing questionnaires, especially in fields like psychology and sexual medicine. Translation to other languages also helps the researchers reach a more diverse and broader sample, which enables the generalizability of the findings/conclusions. An accurate translation would ensure higher response rates. Careful and rigorous selection of translators, following a translation guideline, ensuring sufficient time for the translation process, using a checklist, and quality assessment following translation can increase the accuracy of the translation. At each step, the specific field of the questionnaire should be taken in consideration. The objective of this article is to underscore the necessity of translation and cross-cultural adaptation in survey studies, as well as to discuss the methods to combat against challenges experienced in the translation process.

An editorial article is a type of scholarly communication providing expert views and critical analysis of issues. It may reflect the view of the author(s) or of the organization/journal on a certain topic. An editorial may also comment on a published paper. Editorials are expected to be objective, evidence-based, and informative focusing attention on recent developments and matters of current societal/disciplinary concern. This format allows for timely dissemination of expert insight and facilitates ongoing scholarly discourse. The structure of editorials varies: critical, explanatory, and commendatory types serve varied purposes. Authors of editorials should follow certain principles of academic writing. The aim should be provided in an introductory paragraph. Thereafter, a constructive and balanced critique of the index article and/or a detailed yet concise analyze of the subject of matter should be provided.The conclusion paragraph should include brief take-home messages. Critical arguing should be supported by relevant references. A declaration of any potential conflicts of interests is essential to maintain objectivity and fairness. The current article aims to provide a primer, along with a checklist, on writing editorials.

Image and video articles have been increasingly used in scientific literature. These articles provide an improved understanding of a specific topic, enhance accessibility for people with reading difficulties, and play significant role in educational, scientific, and social contexts. Nevertheless, the quality of the articles still needs considerable improvement. The current article aims to review the role of image and video articles in scientific communication, discuss the technical and ethical aspects of creating image and video content, and provide recommendations for authors, reviewers, and editors. In terms of technical aspects, clear and high-resolution visuals, as well as adherence to the requirements (video structure, acceptable formats, etc.) of the targeted journal are required in image and video articles. In terms of ethical aspects, the existence of a statement on patient(s)’ written informed consent for the publication of their visual data should be ensured. In order to enhance science communication, submission of image and video articles should be encouraged.