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AntropoBlue Citation Guide

Complete manual for citing AntropoBlue in academic publications

What You Must ALWAYS Cite

  • The AntropoBlue software if you've used it to collect or process data
  • The specific dataset generated by your research
  • The methodology if you document it in detail
  • Limitations and biases identified

1. Main Software Citation

APA Format (7th edition)

AntropoBlue. (2024). AntropoBlue: Bluesky analytics for social sciences
[Software]. AntropoBlue.
https://antropoblue.com

MLA Format (9th edition)

AntropoBlue. "AntropoBlue: Bluesky analytics for social sciences." AntropoBlue, 2024,
https://antropoblue.com.

Chicago Format (17th edition)

AntropoBlue. "AntropoBlue: Bluesky analytics for social sciences." Software. AntropoBlue, 2024.
https://antropoblue.com.

BibTeX Format

@software{antropoblue2024,
  author = {AntropoBlue},
  title = {AntropoBlue: Bluesky analytics for social sciences},
  year = {2024},
  institution = {AntropoBlue},
  url = {https://antropoblue.com},
  version = {1.0},
  
}

2. Specific Dataset Citation

By default, datasets generated with AntropoBlue are private and stored in the researcher's Google Drive. If not published in a repository with DOI, cite them indicating title, dates, and access conditions (e.g., "private access; available upon request").

General Format for Datasets

AntropoBlue. (2024). [Your study title]: Bluesky Dataset [Collection dates]. AntropoBlue Dataset Collection (private repository). Access: upon request.

Practical Example

AntropoBlue. (2024). Analysis of climate change discourse on Bluesky: Dataset November-December 2024. AntropoBlue Dataset Collection (private repository). Access: upon request.

3. Methodology Citation

In Methods Section

For collection and analysis of Bluesky data, we used the methodology developed by AntropoBlue (AntropoBlue, 2024), which follows Open Science principles and FAIR data standards to ensure transparency and reproducibility of research.

Detailed Methodological Reference

AntropoBlue. (2024). Methodology. In AntropoBlue: Bluesky analytics for social sciences. AntropoBlue. https://antropoblue.com/en/research-methodology.html

5. Citation Examples for Specific Disciplines

Anthropology

The digital ethnographic methodology implemented follows the principles established by AntropoBlue (AntropoBlue, 2024), adapting participant observation to Bluesky's digital environments with specific ethical considerations for online research.

Sociology

The sociological analysis of digital interactions was conducted using AntropoBlue (AntropoBlue, 2024), employing stratified sampling techniques and content analysis to examine emerging social dynamics on the Bluesky platform.

Communication Studies

The digital communication study employed AntropoBlue's methodology (AntropoBlue, 2024) to analyze discourse patterns, information flows, and participation dynamics on Bluesky, following internationally recognized standards for computer-mediated communication research.

4. Citation of Limitations

MANDATORY: Cite Limitations

Data collected through AntropoBlue present inherent limitations of social media analysis, including self-selection bias of Bluesky's user population, temporal variability in platform activity, and overrepresentation of certain demographic groups (AntropoBlue, 2024). These limitations have been considered in the interpretation of results.

6. Complete Examples by Publication Type

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Methods Section:

Data collection was performed using AntropoBlue v1.0 (AntropoBlue, 2024), following a methodology that combines quantitative and qualitative techniques for social media analysis. The dataset comprises 15,247 public posts collected between November 1-30, 2024...

Doctoral Dissertation

Methodology Chapter:

This research methodology is framed within the mixed-methods paradigm for digital phenomena analysis, specifically using the AntropoBlue platform developed by AntropoBlue (2024). This tool provides a transparent and replicable methodological framework following Open Science principles and FAIR data standards...

7. Citation Checklist

Before publishing, verify you've included:

  • AntropoBlue software citation (with URL)
  • Specific dataset citation (with access conditions)
  • Exact software version used
  • Data collection dates
  • Description of methodological limitations
  • Working links to documentation
  • Correct citation format for journal/institution