J Korean Med Sci.  2021 Mar;36(9):e66. 10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e66.

An Integrated Guide for Designing Video Abstracts Using Freeware and Their Emerging Role in Academic Research Advancement

• Gupta R
• Joshi M
• Gupta L

• KMID: 2513586
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e66

Abstract

Video abstracts (VAs) are a motion picture equivalent of written abstracts. With greater use of social media platforms for post publication promotions of research articles, VAs have gained increasing popularity among researchers in recent years. Widespread lockdowns and social distancing protocols in the pandemic period furthered the use of VAs as a tool for efficient learning. Moreover, these may be the preferred medium for communicating certain types of information, such as diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, qualitative research, perspectives, and techniques. In this article, the authors discuss the role of VAs in the advancement of academic research, plausible designs, freeware for making videos, and specific considerations for crafting good VAs.

Keyword

Video Abstracts; Designing; Publishing; Post-publication Promotions; Digitalization

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  Fig. 1 Elements of a good video abstract.

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  Fig. 2 Various methods of creating video abstracts.

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