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What does m j n in the reference stand for?
Among the references, M, J and N are the types of references, representing monographs, periodicals and newspapers respectively.

Monographs [M], in English, can be divided into three types according to the length of academic papers: single academic paper, series of academic papers and academic monographs. Generally speaking, 40,000 to 50,000 words or more can be called academic monographs.

Newspaper [N], English for newspaperarticle, is a printed publication or electronic publication, which mainly publishes news and current affairs comments and is distributed to the public on a regular basis. It is an important carrier of mass communication and has the function of reflecting and guiding public opinion.

Periodical [J], English periodical, periodical published regularly, such as weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, etc. Periodical publishing units must be approved by the General Administration of Press and Publication, hold a unified serial publication number in China, and obtain a periodical publishing license.

Extended data

Description format of main references after the text

1, monograph [M], paper [C], dissertation [D], academic report [R] description method

[Serial number] Name of main author. Name of the work [document type identification]. Place of publication: publisher, year of publication, version number and page number.

(The publishing house that has not published the dissertation is described as: Department of Degree Training Units)

2. Description method of ancient books

[Serial number] [Dynasty] Author's name, title, title, publication year (Gregorian calendar), edition and page number.

3. Description method of journal article [J]

[Serial Number] Name of main author, title of article [Document Type Identification], name of periodical, year of publication, volume (issue) and page number.

4. Collection of papers and meeting minutes [C] Description method of precipitated documents

[Serial number] Name of main author. Separate the title of the document [document type identification]. The author of the collection. Collection Name [Document Type ID]. Place of publication: publisher, year of publication. Page number.

5. Description method of newspaper article [N]

[Serial number] Name of main author, article name [document type identification], newspaper name, publication date (edition) and page number.

6. Description method of electronic documents

[Serial number] Name of main author. Title of electronic document [document type identification]. The source or accessible address, publication or update date/citation date of the electronic document.