Spell out the abbreviated term followed by the abbreviation in parentheses where it is first cited both in the text and in the legends. Abbreviations should not be used in title or summary. Text citation should be to the number assigned. In the latter method, the reference list is compiled in alphabetical order without numbers. Within any one manuscript, only one citation system is acceptable .
Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy of all references.
Authors should confirm all references on the final manuscript with original publications. Cite as references only papers that have been accepted for publication. Authors should verify personal communications with the supplier of the information. 1.Council of biology editors style manual. CBE style manual committee, 5th ed.