Science: How can I tell the difference?

• lists the names of persons on the editorial review board or indicates that it is peer-reviewed publication
• contain little or no advertising
• are not generally found at a newsstand but are purchased directly from the publisher either in print or electronic format
• include an abstract – a short summary that explains what the article is about
• use specialized vocabulary
• contain footnotes and/or a reference list
• provide the academic credentials of the author and/or the author’s research affiliations
• may or may not contain the term journal as part of the title

Note: some publications may include the word journal as part of the title even though they are not peer-reviewed

Example: Ladies Home Journal