Simple format question

[louko]

This might be obvious, but I can't seem to get this:

My format is like this for articles:
a (d) 't.' j, v(i): p-.

The question is how do I keep the volume number and ':' when the issue 'i' field is empty? At the moment the volume number disappears if there is no issue number.

i.e.
Allen, M and Witte, K (2000) 'A Meta-Analysis of Fear Appeals: Implications for Effective Public Health Campaigns.' Health Education & Behavior, 591-615.

Should be:
Allen, M and Witte, K (2000) 'A Meta-Analysis of Fear Appeals: Implications for Effective Public Health Campaigns.' Health Education & Behavior, 27: 591-615.

Thanks!

[florestan]

Have you tried with the force quotes (`), doing like this:

a (d) 't.' j, v(i)`:` p-.

Alternatively, you could use this setup:

a (d) 't.' j, v(i) p-

and enter ":[space]" in the "before" field, and "." in the "after" field of "Cited Pages" box of the "Citation Options" pane of the formats editor.

I don't know if which one is the "correct" or most elegant way to do this, but one of them might work.

[Jon]

There are lots of ways to solve this.

One is to check "Include issue number with Volume".

Another is to use conditional groups:

a (d) 't.' j, {v(i)^v}: p-.

There are other ways, too, but I think these are the simples to explain and implement.

Jon
Sonny Software

[louko]

Hi Florestan and Jon,

Thank you for your help. Somehow forced quote is now working, which it didn't seem to before. For some reason Jon's suggestion didn't work.

Much appreciated,
Louise

[Jon]

Which one didn't word? If you check "Use issue # with volume" you have to remove the (i) from the format. If you want, please followup with tech support.

Jon
Sonny Software