Social Science & Medicine figure requirements
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Column width
- Single column
- Typically 90 mm
- 1.5 column
- Typically 140 mm
- Double column
- Typically 190 mm
- Minimum width
- Typically 30 mm
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Font size
- Sub/superscript
- Typically 6 pt
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Font
- Recommended: Arial, Helvetica, Courier, Symbol, Times, Times New Roman
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Resolution
- ≥ 300 dpi
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File format
- Not specified
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Color mode
- Not specified
Same as 1,370 other Elsevier journals
About the journal
- Field
- Health, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Topics
- Health disparities and outcomes, Public Health and Social Inequalities, Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Open access
- No
- Article charge
- US$3,800
- h-index
- 401
- Articles published
- About 23,638
Journals in the same field
| Journal | Width | Smallest text | Min. resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science & Medicine | 90–190 mm | Typically 6 pt Sub/superscript | ≥ 300 dpi |
| American Journal of Preventive Medicine | 90–190 mm | Typically 6 pt Sub/superscript | ≥ 300 dpi |
| International Journal of Epidemiology | 300 mm | Not specified | ≥ 300 dpi |
Sources
- elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/author/artwork-and-media-instructions/artwork-sizing
- elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/author/artwork-and-media-instructions/artwork-overview
- sciencedirect.com/journal/social-science-and-medicine/publish/guide-for-authors
Checked on 2026-11-03
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