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Vancouver Citation Rules at a Glance
- Vancouver uses numbers in the text, either in parentheses or superscript, in citation order: (1), (2), or as superscript 1, 2.
- The reference list is numbered in the same order the sources first appear in the text.
- List up to 6 authors; for 7 or more, list the first 6 followed by "et al."
- Journal titles are abbreviated according to the NLM/PubMed standard abbreviation list where available.
- This is the standard citation format for most medical and health sciences journals.
Vancouver Citation Examples
Journal Article1. Smith J. Sleep deprivation and executive function. J Cogn Sci. 2020;12(3):45–67.
Book2. Baker A. The structure of scientific reasoning. London: Academic Press; 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vancouver the same as AMA style?
They are closely related numbered systems both common in medical publishing, but AMA has its own specific punctuation and abbreviation rules. Check which one your target journal actually requires.
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