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Citation Style Guide

ByYong-hwa (용화)

The Citation Style Guide for CrossLink Studies (CLS), particularly for submissions to the Ubiquitous Technology Journal (UTJ), ensures clarity, consistency, and academic integrity in referencing. Authors are required to strictly follow the prescribed format to facilitate peer review, reproducibility, and scholarly communication.

Citation style

Referencing Style

CLS journals, including UTJ, mandate the use of the IEEE citation style for all manuscripts.

  • References are numbered sequentially in the order they appear in the text.
  • Citations are indicated using square brackets, e.g., [1], [2–4].
  • Each reference number corresponds to a full bibliographic entry in the reference list.

In-Text Citations

  • Use numerical citation format:
    • Single reference: “…as shown in [3].”
    • Multiple references: “…as reported in [2], [5], [7].”
  • References should be cited in ascending numerical order.
  • Avoid excessive citations; include only relevant and credible sources.

Reference List Formatting

  • The reference list must appear at the end of the manuscript.
  • Entries must be listed in the same numerical order as cited in the text.
  • Each reference should include:
    • Author(s)
    • Title of the work
    • Source (journal, book, conference, etc.)
    • Year of publication
    • Volume, issue, and page numbers (if applicable)
    • DOI or URL (where available)

Standard Reference Formats (IEEE Style)

Journal Article
[1] A. Author, “Title of the paper,” Journal Name, vol. xx, no. x, pp. xx–xx, year.

Conference Paper
[2] A. Author, “Title of paper,” in Proceedings of Conference Name, year, pp. xx–xx.

Book
A. Author, Book Title, xth ed. City: Publisher, year.

Website
A. Organization, “Title of page,” Website Name. [Online]. Available: URL

Use of Reference Management Tools

Authors are encouraged to use tools such as:

  • EndNote
  • Mendeley
  • Zotero

These tools help ensure accurate formatting in IEEE style and reduce manual errors.

Citation Quality and Integrity

  • Cite primary and original research sources whenever possible.
  • Ensure all cited references are accurate, complete, and verifiable.
  • Every in-text citation must have a corresponding entry in the reference list, and vice versa.
  • Avoid self-serving or irrelevant citations.

Additional Requirements

  • Include DOIs or URLs where available to improve accessibility.
  • Use consistent formatting throughout the manuscript.
  • Ensure references comply with the journal’s template and formatting standards.
  • Do not include citations in the abstract section.

Best Practices

  • Prefer recent and high-impact literature.
  • Maintain balanced citation coverage (avoid over-reliance on a single source).
  • Cross-check all references before submission to avoid mismatches or formatting errors.

Conclusion

Adhering to the CLS Citation Style Guide ensures professional presentation, enhances credibility, and supports the integrity of scholarly communication. Authors must strictly follow the IEEE referencing format and maintain consistency across all citations and references.

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