How to cite RAI experiments

Why cite experiments?

Citations provide a trail that allows others to verify your work and the sources you used. This adds credibility to your research by demonstrating that it is grounded in existing knowledge. Giving credit to the original authors and researchers is a way of acknowledging their contributions. It recognizes the work of others and respects intellectual property. Proper citation is a safeguard against plagiarism, which is the unethical practice of using someone else’s work without giving them due credit. Plagiarism can have serious academic and professional consequences. Scientific research is cumulative. By citing previous work, you show how your research builds on and contributes to the existing body of knowledge. This helps create a coherent and connected scientific narrative. Citations provide readers with additional sources of information they can consult to further their understanding of the topic. This enhances the depth and breadth of their learning experience. Citing sources accurately reflects your commitment to integrity and ethical research practices. It demonstrates your honesty and transparency in presenting your work.

How to cite experiments

Like citations to books and journals, the format for an experiment citation depends on which style guide your publisher is following. While different style guides and publications have their own particular formats for data citation, the following components are generally required:

Author(s)
Date of the experiment
Dataset used
Script used
Persistent identifier (e.g., RAI, DOI)

Here’s an example

Research Analysis Identifier experiment results on 26/11/2024. Evdokimos Konstantinidis processed the dataset with PID 11304/6eacaa76-c275-11e4-ac7e-860aa0063d1f. https://pid.raise-science.eu/11304/6eacaa76-c275-11e4-ac7e-860aa0063d1f