Towards a Standard Style for Bibliographic References

Abstract

Journals represent the most important single source of information for the scientific community. Usually journals differ from one another in many ways-physical formats, style of presentation, typography, cover-page design.etc. However, there are certain aspects in respect of which standardization can bring Uniformity, benefiting the journals as well as authors and users. This paper discusses the need for a standard style for bibliographic references (BRs) or citations given usually at the end of a journal article or a chapter of a book. It also suggests to authors, edltors and publishers some ways In which standardization In the preparation of BRs can be achieved.