How to Format References in Journal Style: A Comprehensive Guide with Examples

This comprehensive guide explains the standard journal-style format for references. It includes details on author names, title capitalization, journal abbreviations, publication details, and provides examples for clarity.

General Format:

(Author) Author, A. B., Author, C. D., & Author, E. F. (Year). Title of article [J]. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Pages.

Example:

Hao Lina, Xie Qiang, Li Lanting, et al. 'Catalytical preparation of mesoporous coal-based activated carbon by nitrate copper and nitrate manganese'[J]. Carbon Techniques, 2008, 27(4): 26-29 (in Chinese).

Key Elements:

• Author: List authors in the order they appear in the original work. Separate authors with commas, using 'and' before the last author.
• Title: Capitalize only the first word of the title and proper nouns.
• Journal Name: Abbreviate journal names according to a standard system (e.g., 'J.' for 'Journal'). Capitalize all significant words in the journal name.
• Year: Provide the year of publication.
• Volume: Include the volume number.
• Issue: Include the issue number in parentheses.
• Pages: Include the page range.

Examples for Different Reference Types:

13. Wu ML, Chien JC, Wu CT, et al. 'An augmented reality system using improved-iterative closest point algorithm for on-patient medical image visualization'[J]. Sensors (Basel), 2018, 18(8): 2505.

14. Shin HC, Roth HR, Gao M, et al. 'Deep convolutional neural networks for computer-aided detection: CNN architectures, dataset characteristics and transfer learning'[J]. IEEE Trans Med Imaging, 2016, 35: 1285-1298.

15. G￳mez MJ, Garc￭a F, Mart￭n D, et al. 'Intelligent surveillance of indoor environments based on computer vision and 3D point cloud fusion'[J]. Expert Systems with Applications, 2015, 42: 8156-8171.

16. Hu G, Yang Y, Yi D, et al. 'When face recognition meets with deep learning: An evaluation of convolutional neural networks for face recognition'[C]. 2015 IEEE International Conference on Computer Vision Workshop (ICCVW), 2015: 384-392.

17. Ding C, Tao D. 'Trunk-branch ensemble convolutional neural networks for video-based face recognition'[J]. IEEE Trans Pattern Anal Mach Intell, 2018, 40: 1002-1014.

18. Larabi-Marie-Sainte S, Ghouzali S. 'Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization-based Feature Selection for Face Recognition'[J]. Studies in Informatics and Control, 2020, 29: 99-109.

19. Zhang XM, Song SW, Pan QJ. 'Improvement of two-stage camera calibration'[J]. Advanced Materials Research, 2012, 542-543: 981-984.

20. Tsai CY, Huang CH. 'Indoor scene point cloud registration algorithm based on RGB-D camera calibration'[J]. Sensors (Basel), 2017, 17(8): 1874.

21. Chen GH, Tang J, Leng S. 'Prior image constrained compressed sensing (PICCS): A method to accurately reconstruct dynamic CT images from highly undersampled projection data sets'[J]. Med Phys, 2008, 35: 660-663.

22. Fritz J, P UT, Ungi T, et al. 'Augmented reality visualization with image overlay for MRI-guided intervention: Accuracy for lumbar spinal procedures with a 1.5-T MRI system'[J]. AJR Am J Roentgenol, 2012, 198: W266-W273.

23. Siemionow KB, Katchko KM, Lewicki P, et al. 'Augmented reality and artificial intelligence-assisted surgical navigation: Technique and cadaveric feasibility study'[J]. J Craniovertebr Junction Spine, 2020, 11: 81-85.

24. Mamone V, Ferrari V, Condino S, et al. 'Projected augmented reality to drive osteotomy surgery: Implementation and comparison with video see-through technology'[J]. IEEE Access, 2020, 8: 169024-169035.