Academic Standards

Citation Metadata

Proper citation guidelines for datasets used in research, ensuring reproducibility and acknowledging contributors.

Why Citation Matters

When using datasets from DataSphere Machine Learning Repository in your research, proper citation is essential to:

Acknowledge the original contributors and data collectors
Enable reproducibility of your research findings
Support the academic community in tracking dataset usage
Maintain proper academic integrity and ethics

General Citation Format

Use the following template as a general guideline for citing datasets:

Author(s) (Year). Dataset Name [Dataset]. DataSphere Machine Learning Repository. https://doi.org/xxxx

Example: Dua, D. & Graff, C. (2017). Iris [Dataset]. DataSphere Machine Learning Repository. https://doi.org/10.24432/C56C76

BibTeX Format

For LaTeX users, copy the BibTeX entry below and add it to your bibliography file:

@dataset{datasphere2024,
  author    = {Author Name},
  title     = {Dataset Name},
  year      = {2024},
  publisher = {DataSphere Machine Learning Repository},
  url       = {https://datasphere.example.com/dataset/xxx},
  doi       = {10.24433/CO.xxxxxx.x}
}

Entry Type

@dataset

Required Fields

author, title, year, publisher

APA Format (7th Edition)

The American Psychological Association (APA) format is commonly used in social sciences:

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of dataset (Version number) [Dataset]. DataSphere Machine Learning Repository. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Example: Fisher, R. A. (1936). Iris [Dataset]. DataSphere Machine Learning Repository. https://doi.org/10.24432/C56C76

Best Practices

Check Dataset Page

Each dataset page has a "Cite" button that generates the correct citation format automatically with all required fields.

Include DOI When Available

Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) provide permanent links to datasets. Always include DOI if available for better citation stability.

Specify Version

If the dataset has multiple versions, specify which version you used to ensure reproducibility of your research.

Follow Journal Guidelines

Different journals and conferences may have specific citation requirements. Always check the author guidelines before submission.

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