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Dataset

Dataset titleProvide the complete title of the dataset, including edition or version if applicable, as assigned by the data creator or provider.i

File Type/FormatSpecify the format and general resource type of the data, such as physical media, downloadable files, live services, or standardized labels like [dataset] or [data file and documentation].i

Version (optional)Version or edition number of the data. If not provided by the data publisher, the publication date or access date should be used instead.i

Persistent identifier or URLProvide a static electronic location or persistent identifier (e.g., DOI or URL) used to access the dataset, and include the retrieval date if the link does not point to a specific version.i

Credits

Author(s)/Creator(s)

Provide the name of the individual, group, or organization responsible for creating or making the data, noting that the data publisher may be a different entity.i

OrganizationPerson

Organization

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PublisherIdentify the organization or entity responsible for making the dataset available through archiving, publishing, or distribution, which may differ from the original data author/creator(s).i

Dates

Year of publicationIndicate the year the dataset was published, which may represent a one-time or infrequent release for the cited version of the data.i

Temporal coverage (optional)Year(s) of dataset.i

Date accessed (optional)Date the dataset was retrieved. If the Temporal Coverage or Year of Publication is unknown, use this field to provide some temporal context.i

Citation styleAPAMLAChicago

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Citation Field Definitions

Category	Summary
Dataset Title	Provide the complete title of the dataset, including edition or version if applicable, as assigned by the data creator or provider.
File Type / Format	Specify the format and general resource type of the data, such as physical media, downloadable files, live services, or standardized labels like [dataset] or [data file and documentation].
Version	Version or edition number of the data. If not provided by the data publisher, the publication date or access date should be used instead.
Persistent identifier or URL	Provide a static electronic location or persistent identifier (e.g., DOI or URL) used to access the dataset, and include the retrieval date if the link does not point to a specific version.
Author(s)/Creator(s)	Provide the name of the individual, group, or organization responsible for creating or making the data, noting that the data publisher may be a different entity.
Data Publisher	Identify the organization or entity responsible for making the dataset available through archiving, publishing, or distribution, which may differ from the original data author/creator(s).
Year of Publication	Indicate the year the dataset was published, which may represent a one-time or infrequent release for the cited version of the data.
Temporal Coverage	Year(s) of dataset.
Date accessed	Date the dataset was retrieved. If the Temporal Coverage or Year of Publication is unknown, use this field to provide some temporal context.