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Use case 4: find citations of software

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This case is similar to a researcher who wants to find other papers/publications that cite a particular paper.

Requirements:

  • Unique DOI associated with software
  • Indexed citations of software

Steps:

  • Researcher finds software official name or unique DOI in metadata associated with downloaded/installed source code or in online repository/published location.
  • Researcher searches in online indexer (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar) using software name or DOI.
  • Online indexer presents entry for software with list of citations, if any.
    • Ideally, entry will also include metadata contained in software CITATION file and citation example.