What is layout of AMA reference
The layout of an AMA (American Medical Association) reference typically includes the following elements:
1. Author(s): List the author's last name followed by their initials, separated by a comma. If there are multiple authors, they should be separated by a comma and an ampersand (&).
2. Title of the article: The title of the article should be in sentence case and enclosed in quotation marks.
3. Journal name: The title of the journal should be abbreviated according to the rules of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and in italics.
4. Year of publication: The year the article was published should be in parentheses followed by a semicolon.
5. Volume and issue number: Include the volume number followed by the issue number in parentheses, followed by a colon.
6. Page numbers: Include the page numbers of the article.
7. DOI or URL: If available, include the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) or URL of the article.
Here is an example of an AMA reference format:
Smith AB, Jones CD. Title of the article. Abbreviated journal name. Year;Volume(Issue):Page numbers. DOI/URL
For example:
Doe J, Smith M. The effects of exercise on cardiovascular health. J Cardiol. 2020;25(4):321-329. doi:10.1234/jc.1234.5678.