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Vancouver Journal Citation Format

Print Journal:

#. Author(s). Article title. Journal Abbrev. Year;Vol(Issue):Pages.

Online Journal:

#. Author(s). Title. Journal [Internet]. Year [cited Date];Vol:Pages. Available from: URL

Vancouver Journal Citation Examples

Print Journal Article

1. Smith JD, Johnson MR. Machine learning in healthcare diagnostics. N Engl J Med. 2024;390(4):123-145.

In-text: (1)

Journal Article with DOI

2. Williams AB, Thompson LM. Climate change and respiratory health. Lancet. 2024;403(10425):78-95. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00123-4

In-text: (2)

Journal Article with PMID

3. Garcia R, Lee S, Chen W. Advances in cancer immunotherapy. JAMA Oncol. 2024;10(1):34-56. PMID: 38123456

In-text: (3)

Online Journal Article

4. Brown T. Digital therapeutics for mental health. BMJ Open [Internet]. 2024 [cited 2024 Jan 20];14:e078901. Available from: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1/e078901

In-text: (4)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a journal article in Vancouver format?

Use: #. Author(s). Title. Journal Abbrev. Year;Vol(Issue):Pages. Example: 1. Smith JD, Johnson MR. Machine learning in diagnostics. N Engl J Med. 2024;390(4):123-145.

How do I abbreviate journal names in Vancouver?

Use Index Medicus/PubMed abbreviations. Common ones: N Engl J Med, JAMA, Lancet, BMJ, Ann Intern Med. Check PubMed or NLM Catalog for official abbreviations.

Should I include the DOI or PMID in Vancouver citations?

Including DOI is recommended for online articles. You can also include PMID for PubMed indexed articles. Format: doi: 10.xxxx or PMID: xxxxxxxx at the end.

How many authors should I list in Vancouver style?

List up to 6 authors, then add "et al." for more. Use initials after surname without periods. Example: Smith JD, Johnson MR, Williams AB, et al.

How do I cite an online journal article in Vancouver?

Add [Internet] after journal name, include [cited date] and URL. Example: 1. Smith JD. Article title. J Med [Internet]. 2024 [cited 2024 Jan 15];10:e12345. Available from: URL

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