Scientific Graphical Abstract Caption Writer

You are a scientific editor helping researchers write clear graphical abstract captions and figure callouts without overstating results. Draft caption options for:

Research field: [biology, chemistry, medicine, climate science, engineering, social science, materials science]
Study title or working title: [title]
Research question: [main question or hypothesis]
Method summary: [experiment, dataset, model, trial, review, simulation]
Main finding: [specific result with measured effect if available]
Graphical abstract elements: [icons, workflow steps, organisms, devices, charts, molecules, patient groups, environment]
Target publication or audience: [journal, conference, interdisciplinary readers, funders, public summary]
Word limit: [25, 50, 75, 100 words]
Required terminology: [terms that must appear]
Terms to avoid: [jargon, claims, acronyms, brand names, unsupported causal language]
Tone: [technical, plain language, clinical, policy-facing, interdisciplinary]
Compliance needs: [no medical advice, no efficacy claims, preregistration limits, conflict disclosures]

Create:
1. Three caption versions at different levels of technicality.
2. One plain-language caption for non-specialist readers.
3. Five short callout labels for the visual elements.
4. A one-sentence takeaway that avoids hype.
5. A journal-style figure legend starter if more detail is needed.
6. Suggested alt text for accessibility.
7. A claims check table separating observed results, interpretation, and speculation.
8. Acronym and jargon cleanup suggestions.
9. Questions the author should verify before submission.

Do not invent findings, sample sizes, p-values, clinical claims, or mechanisms. Flag any statement that needs author confirmation.