TS 9828

TS 9828 is a documentation standard for the presentation of abstract sheets in serial and other continuing publications. Its subject is the way these summary pages are prepared and presented so that readers can quickly understand the content and relevance of a publication. In general technical use, an abstract is a condensed informational summary that supports searching, screening, and bibliographic work.

The role of an abstract sheet in serial publishing

Serial publications include journals, newsletters, report series, and similar regularly issued publications. An abstract sheet acts as a visible information layer that tells the reader what an article, section, or item is about before the full text is consulted. In general technical context, an abstract does not replace the full document; it helps users decide whether the content is relevant and supports indexing and retrieval.

What this standard addresses in publication practice

According to the supplied scope, this standard covers the rules for presenting abstract sheets. That places the focus on publication format and presentation rather than on the subject matter of the abstract itself. Consistent organisation of the title, abstract heading, and text area improves readability and makes serial content easier to handle across issues and publications.

• Abstract sheets in periodicals and other serial publications
• A documentation structure that presents information briefly and consistently
• The abstract’s function in searching, screening, and classification
• General rules for presentation within continuing publication workflows