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Visual abstracts: an innovative way to disseminate scientific Information

ABSTRACT

Technological innovations often occur and make an impact on many industries. In academia, Visual Abstracts have been a trend and represent a creative and dynamic way to disseminate scientific knowledge. Although still rare in Brazil, more than 15 journals already use Visual Abstracts worldwide. This brief paper intends to present the concept and discuss the potential effectiveness of this innovative tool.

Keywords:
Visual Abstract; Graphic Summaries; Social Media; Periodical; Scientific Journals

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