cites as data source
The citing entity cites the cited entity as source of data.
Example: Italy has more than ten thousand kilometers of shoreline: see [X].
cites as potential solution
The citing entity cites the cited entity as a possible solution to
the issues being discussed.
Example: This risk could be avoided using the approach shown in [X].
cites as recommended reading
The citing entity cites the cited entity as an item of recommended
reading. This property can be used, for example, to describe references in a
lecture reading list, where the cited references are relevant to the general
topic of the lecture, but might not be individually cited within the text of the
lecture. Similarly, it could be used to describe items in a 'Suggested further
reading' list at the end of a book chapter.
Example: To our knowledge, [X] is the best source of exercises about UML, making it a valuable proposal for beginners.
cites as related
The citing entity cites the cited entity as one that is related.
Example: An analysis similar to what we proposed here is presented in [X].
cites for information
The citing entity cites the cited entity as a source of information
on the subject under discussion.
Example: The grammar of Pascal was introduced in [X].
credits
The citing entity acknowledges contributions made by the cited
entity.
Example: Galileo was the first to observe Jupiter's satellites [X].
critiques
The citing entity critiques statements, ideas or conclusions
presented in the cited entity.
Example: The ideas presented in [X] are badly substantantiated.
includes quotation from
The citing entity includes one or more quotations from the cited
entity. quotation is a repetition of what someone has said, and is presented
within quotation marks.
Example: As Newton wrote in [X]: "We are like dwarfs standing on the shoulders of giants".
obtains background from
The citing entity obtains background information from the cited
entity.
Example: There is a need for more observational studies and studies using narrative causation to describe the potential contribution of information in problem-solving and decision-making [X]; our work addresses these needs.
uses method in
The citing entity describes work that uses a method detailed in the cited entity.
Example: We follow [X] in using design patterns for testing.