Take Your Research to New Dimensions

As an author, you want your readers to see your data with the same clarity that you do. Now, with Karger’s AR enhancement of journal article data in partnership with Ludenso, they can. From molecular structures to tissue and organ representations, Karger’s AR technology creates an immersive 3D experience for your audience. Enable readers to dive deeper into article data and visualize your research through AR – all in one easy step on a mobile phone.

Your Benefits

  • Increase reader engagement with 3D models
  • Improve reader comprehension through visualization
  • Expand your article reach by making research more accessible

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What is Augmented Reality?
Augmented Reality (AR) enhances the real world by adding digital images, sounds, and other elements through technology, making it interactice and immersive.

See It in Action

Simply scan the QR code with your phone or tablet to download and access the free Ludenso Explore app. Then, use the app on your device to see the enriched article data coming to life in 3D.

QR Code, leading to AR sample article
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Once you have installed the app, test the AR visualization by hovering over the image below:

Image of the AR sample article

Enhance Your Publication

Karger AR technology will be available to you as a paid option after your article has been accepted following peer-review.

Intrigued by including AR models in your publication?

Watch the step-by-step video to learn more. Look for the “Upgrade to AR” option when submitting your manuscript on our journal’s website or simply talk to us!

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FAQs

What is the new augmented reality (AR) service?

The AR service allows authors to customize and submit their own 3D models for incorporation as interactive elements into their journal articles. The article will display each one as a 2D image of the model in a standard view. Readers can choose to interact with the 3D model in AR, enabling them to view it from any angle, zoom in on details, and explore the full structure.

What are the benefits of the new AR service?

The AR service enables readers to gain a better understanding of the objects represented by the 3D images or video in your article. These could be organs, tissues, molecular structures, or any other kind of data that fulfils our technical requirements (listed below). It adds layers of information to each image enabling the reader to explore every aspect of the object. It makes articles more engaging, thus potentially boosting exposure and reach. It also makes content more accessible by enabling interactive 3D data viewing.

What prompted Karger to introduce this innovative service?

At Karger, we strive to be at the forefront of developments in scientific publishing. Offering the capability to view and interact with 3D models, such as molecular, cellular, tissue and organ structures, is an important step forward in that area as it provides the reader with a bridge between 2D images and the 3D real-world objects they represent. This is especially important to us as a publisher of scientific and medical content.

Who provides the service?

Karger Publishers has partnered with Ludenso, a leader in AR technology, to provide this optional service as part of the standard article publication.

Is participation in the AR service mandatory to publish with Karger?

The AR enhancement of scientific articles is an entirely optional service that we are making available to authors with compatible image specifications in their submissions.

Do I have to pay for this service?

Yes, it is subject to a fee of 299 USD for AR enrichment in up to 3 figures.

If I have already published an article with Karger, can I still take advantage of the AR service?

Yes, it is possible to request the AR enhancement to content post-publication. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about this.

How does the new AR service affect the submission process for articles?

After you submit your manuscript, you will be presented with the option to add AR enhancement to your article. The 3D images must be suitable for the service and meet the specifications below.

Opting for the AR service does not affect neither the peer review outcome nor peer review time of your manuscript in any way. Peer review occurs with the content of the article including the images you want to enhance through AR. If you have chosen the AR option, and if your article is accepted after peer review, we will contact you about the steps required to add the AR version of the image(s) to your article.

What are the specifications for the 3D models?

  • In Glb Format
  • Total size below 5 MB
  • Without any cameras or lights attached
  • Without any non-mesh elements such as particle systems or volumetric elements
  • Verified as displaying correctly in a Glb viewer (e.g., https://gltf-viewer.donmccurdy.com/)
  • Given a descriptive name that corresponds to the final name to be displayed (model name length limit of 50 characters)
  • Using only standardized shaders and no custom-made shaders
  • Only necessary animations and textures
  • Fitting inside a 1 x 1 x 1 cube
  • Non-transparent textures in .jpg format

What support is available to users?

For assistance with the new AR service, contact us at
[email protected].

Can authors see a demo of the service?

To see an article with 3D models viewable with the AR technology, please have a look at the demo higher up this page. Note that the text of this article is an AI-generated example article that has not been peer-reviewed. The images in the article can be viewed as 3D models in AR.
 

Image credit:
The molecular structure presented above represents Aspirin bound to Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), is from the referenced sources listed below, and is licensed under the CC BY 4.0 DEED license (CC BY 4.0 Deed | Attribution 4.0 International | Creative Commons).

References:
Assoc. Prof. of Medicinal Chemistry (2024). School of Pharmacy (Worcester/Manchester), MCPHS University. Sketchfab. Retrieved from https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/aspirin-bound-to-cycloxygenase-2-cox-2-4aac6fcfb8254a01b2d7972c161a04bf
and
Loll, P.J., Picot, D., Garavito, R.M. (1995). The Structural Basis of Aspirin Activity Inferred from the Crystal Structure of Inactivated Prostaglandin H2 Synthase. Nat. Struct. Mol. Biol. 2: 637-643.