(1) A 50% random sample of issues of New England Journal of Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, and Drug Intelligence and Clinical Pharmacy published in 1979 was reviewed, and all citable items were classified as one of nine types of communications.
(2) Of a total of 1506 citable items, 120 met the criteria for original evaluative research reports.
(3) That said, Orwell's writings aren't easily citable by those fighting the sexist exploitation of women and girls.
(4) Synopses were found to be judged citable by readers, but inaccurate procedures handled by secondary information producers (abstract journals) are a confounding factor.
Cite
Definition:
(v. t.) To call upon officially or authoritatively to appear, as before a court; to summon.
(v. t.) To urge; to enjoin.
(v. t.) To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another.
(v. t.) To refer to or specify, as for support, proof, illustration, or confirmation.