Box 78Titles for parts containing a Greek letter, chemical formula, or other special character

  • Capitalize the first word of the title of a part unless the title begins with a Greek letter, chemical formula, or another special character that might lose its meaning if capitalized
    • Figure 10, n-alkenes on capillary columns with stationary phases of C87 hydrocarbon, Apiezonl L, CW-20M;
  • Retain special characters in titles when possible
    • Chapter 3, E©UP: European Copyright User Platform;
  • If a title contains a Greek letter or some other symbol that cannot be reproduced with the type fonts available, substitute the name for the symbol. For example, Ω becomes omega.
    • Figure 3, Influence of seed extract of Syzygium Cumini (Jamun) on mice exposed to different doses of γ-radiation;
    • may become
    • Figure 3, Influence of seed extract of Syzygium Cumini (Jamun) on mice exposed to different doses of gamma-radiation;
  • If a title contains superscripts or subscripts that cannot be reproduced with the type fonts available, place the superscript or subscript in parentheses
    • Table 4, Glycoprotein mediated transport of NH3 into red blood cells;
    • may become
    • Table 4, Glycoprotein mediated transport of NH(3) into red blood cells;

From: Chapter 22, Books and Other Individual Titles on the Internet

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Citing Medicine: The NLM Style Guide for Authors, Editors, and Publishers [Internet]. 2nd edition.
Patrias K, author; Wendling D, editor.
Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2007-.

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