ISO 4
Encyclopedia
ISO 4 is an international standard
which defines a uniform system for the abbreviation of journal titles. The ISSN International Centre, which ISO
has appointed as the registration authority
for ISO 4, maintains the "List of Title Word Abbreviations", which are standard abbreviations for words commonly found in serial titles. It is available online here.
International standard
International standards are standards developed by international standards organizations. International standards are available for consideration and use, worldwide...
which defines a uniform system for the abbreviation of journal titles. The ISSN International Centre, which ISO
International Organization for Standardization
The International Organization for Standardization , widely known as ISO, is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations. Founded on February 23, 1947, the organization promulgates worldwide proprietary, industrial and commercial...
has appointed as the registration authority
Registration authority
A registration authority or maintenance agency is a body given the responsibility of maintaining lists of codes under international standards and issuing new codes to those wishing to register them...
for ISO 4, maintains the "List of Title Word Abbreviations", which are standard abbreviations for words commonly found in serial titles. It is available online here.