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Video abstract requirements by publisher

Compare publisher-specific video abstract requirements, submission tips, and best practices for journals including IOP, IEEE, MDPI, and Elsevier.

IOP Publishing

IOP Video Abstract Requirements

IOP video abstract requirements, technical rules, submission workflow, and official visibility guidance for journal-ready MP4 and transcript assets.

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IEEE

IEEE Video Abstract Requirements

IEEE video abstract requirements, file specs, submission workflow, and official reader-engagement guidance for journal article videos.

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MDPI

MDPI Video Abstract Requirements

MDPI video abstract requirements, journal-level file rules, submission workflow, and official visibility guidance for open-access journals.

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Elsevier

Elsevier Video Abstract Requirements

Elsevier video abstract requirements, media specs, submission workflow, and official readership guidance for article-linked video summaries.

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Getting Started

What Is a Video Abstract for a Research Paper?

A plain-English guide to what a video abstract is, why journals ask for one, and how researchers can create one without a film crew.

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Best Practices

How to Make a Video Abstract for a Journal

Practical advice for making a journal video abstract that gets watched, shared, and approved by publishers, from script structure to accessibility.

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Turn your research paper into a video abstract or public explainer

Upload your PDF and SciReel generates a journal-ready abstract video or public explainer, with MP4, SRT subtitles, and transcript, typically within about 10 minutes.

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