American Journal of Physical Anthropology Citation
The American Journal of Physical Anthropology (AJPA) is a prestigious peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original research articles, reviews, and theoretical papers on all aspects of human biology, including:
- Human evolution
- Human genetics
- Human skeletal biology
- Human growth and development
- Human variation
- Primate biology
- Paleoanthropology
- Forensic anthropology
When citing articles from the AJPA, it is important to follow the journal's specific guidelines. These guidelines are based on the American Medical Association (AMA) style, which is widely used in the biomedical and health sciences.
Basic Citation Format
The basic format for citing an article from the AJPA is as follows:
Author(s). Title of article. Am J Phys Anthropol. Year;volume(issue):pages.
Example:
Smith, J.D., Jones, A.B., & Brown, C.D. Cranial morphology and its relationship to diet in modern humans. Am J Phys Anthropol. 2023;179(1):123-135.
In-Text Citations
When citing an AJPA article in the body of your text, use the author-year format. For example:
- Smith et al. (2023) found that cranial morphology was significantly associated with diet.
- A recent study (Smith et al., 2023) demonstrated the relationship between cranial morphology and diet in modern humans.
References List
When creating your references list, follow the basic citation format outlined above. The list should be alphabetized by the first author's last name.
Additional Notes
- Multiple authors: If there are more than six authors, list the first six followed by "et al."
- DOI: If available, include the DOI (Digital Object Identifier) after the page numbers.
- Online articles: When citing online articles, include the URL and the date accessed.
- Tables and figures: Tables and figures should be numbered sequentially and labeled clearly.
Conclusion
Following the AJPA's citation guidelines ensures that your citations are accurate, consistent, and easily understood by readers. It is important to consult the most recent edition of the AMA Manual of Style for the latest guidelines and to double-check your citations carefully before submitting your manuscript.
