endnote journal abbreviation term list library

Reference List Example (based on Citing Medicine 2nd edition) Lastly, as per Citing Medicine Appendix A, it is also acceptable to build a journal title abbreviation from common word abbreviations listed on ISSN’s List of Title Word Abbreviations. Index Medicus abbreviations of journal titlesįor additional sources for journal title abbreviations see Citing Medicine Appendix B.

If you cannot find a particular journal title in the NLM catalog try the following: If using EndNote you can install the Medicine Journal Terms List, which includes over 14,000 journal title abbreviations. The titles of journals must be abbreviated according to the National Library of Medicines NLM catalog: Journals referenced in the NCBI database.

Check with your Unit Coordinator for more information. Follow the last named author with a comma and “et al.” or “and others”.

Citing Medicine lists all authors/editors in the reference list, however they do state “The following formats are not NLM practice for citing authors, but are acceptable options: If space is a consideration, the number of authors may be limited to a specific number, such as the first three authors or first six authors.

Endnote journal abbreviation term list library