How to use the platform to obtain citation information for academic articles?

Digital academic platforms provide integrated tools to obtain standardized citation information for articles. To obtain citation data, users typically locate the specific article within the platform. Most platforms offer a dedicated citation export button, often labelled "Cite," "Export," or represented by a quotation mark icon. Upon selection, a menu presents various citation styles (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) and output formats (e.g., RIS for reference managers, plain text, BibTeX). Choosing the desired style and format triggers the platform to generate the citation instantly. Users should always verify the auto-generated citation for accuracy against the article details before final use. Access the target article record on the platform. Locate and click the citation export function. Select the required bibliographic style (like APA 7th) and your preferred output format. The platform generates the citation text automatically, which can then be copied directly or downloaded. Always review the generated citation against the article metadata to ensure correctness in author names, publication date, title, journal details, and DOI before inclusion in your reference list. This feature streamlines referencing and minimizes errors.