In the methods part of my papers (Psychology/Neuroscience), I refer to the manufacturers of components/product that I used, such as MR-scanners, like this:
"Data was acquired on a MODEL MR-scanner (MANUFACTURER, LOCATION (CITY) OF WORLD HEADQUARTERS, COUNTRY)."
Now a reviewer suggested that I do not use the world headquarters but the branch headquarters for the specific component/product (in this case MR-scanners or, more generally: Healthcare).
I always thought that providing the name of the company along with the city and country is just to make sure that everyone can unambiguously identify the company. In this case, the world headquarters would be my first choice.
Is there a reason to use the branch headquarters?
I always reference the branch I procured it from instead of the global. I see it as slight variations can exist in the stock from different branches. But that is just my person beliefs.
branch hq. The best way is to check the labeling on your product packaging. If they mention the branch hq then copy that address.
For something like an MRI scanner the global headquarters seems more appropriate to me. I don't recall ever seeing branch headquarters given in a paper. MRI scanners shipped from the factory, regardless of the sales office managing the sale.
- Badges
- Science topic
- Similar topics
- Papers