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Sources & Citation

How do I guarantee data traceability?​

  1. Record the source: In the Source object, fill in author(s), title, publication, year, and DOI/URL.
  2. Upload evidence: Attach reports, questionnaires, lab results, or other supporting files under “Electronic document link”.
  3. Document versions: Use the “Management information” section to note version numbers and change summaries.

See Create My Data for the detailed workflow.

How does the platform help with consistent citation?​

  • Structured fields ensure everyone captures references in the same format.
  • Team contributions let members reuse the same source instead of duplicating entries.
  • Review checks in Data Review flag missing or incomplete references before publication.

TianGong LCA Platform, Dataset: Dataset Name, Version X.Y.Z, accessed YYYY-MM-DD, available at https://lca.tiangong.earth

Feel free to add project context or methodology notes as needed.

How often are datasets updated?​

The platform regularly syncs new data and methods. Refer to the Feature Updates page for release notes. Major changes are also announced via the message centre.

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