Standardization of expression of mathematical formulae in scientific periodicals
Yijun Zhang · Bianji xuebao · 2013
The ways of expression of mathematical formulae have considerable effects on the citation of scientific periodicals in that non-standardization of these formulae brings a sense of fear to readers.This article analyzes the problems of expression of mathematical formulae that commonly exist in scientific periodicals and proposes five rules that should be included for the standardization of the expression: 1) explanation of the application of formulae;2) explanation of the source of formulae;3) expression of the symbols of the formulare;4) explanation of the symbols;5) analysis of the whole formulae.In practical application,we suggest that instructions to authors should be utilized to guide authors to standardize the expression of mathematical formulae,and editors should implement the standardization during the editing of the formulae.