Guidelines for Citation and Use of Yongsoo Kim Lab Data

Purpose of the Guidelines:

We aim to facilitate the appropriate and ethical use of the data generated by Yongsoo Kim Lab. These guidelines outline how to cite our data, acknowledge contributions, and ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards.

Citation Requirements:

When using any dataset, figures, or results published by Yongsoo Kim Lab, please cite the associated publication and/or dataset in your work. Proper citation ensures the creators receive credit and allows other researchers to trace back to the original source.

Suggested Citation Format:

  For a Dataset:
	Dataset Name: [Dataset Name]
	Creators: [List of authors]
	Date of Release: [YYYY-MM-DD]
	DOI/Link: [URL or DOI]
	Example: 
       Kim, Y. (2024). Unified mouse brain atlas v2. 
       DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.25750983.v1

  For publication:
	Follow the format required by your publication style 
       (e.g., APA, MLA, or journal-specific).

Terms and Conditions for Data Use:

1. Permitted Use -- The data is made available for academic and non-commercial purposes. Redistribution of data is permitted only if proper attribution is given.
2. Prohibited Use -- Use of data for commercial purposes without prior permission. Misrepresentation of data or its origins.
3. Modification and Derivative Works -- Users may create derivative works but must explicitly cite the original dataset.

Collaboration Opportunities:

We encourage researchers to reach out for collaboration opportunities. If our data is critical to your work, let us know—we value partnerships!

Contact Information:

If you have any questions about data usage, or need permission for specific applications, contact the PI (Yongsoo Kim) at yuk17@psu.edu

Licensing Information:

Most data is shared under CC BY-NC 4.0 or CC BY 4.0 (please check the related publication for a specific dataset). This means you are free to share and adapt the material as long as you provide appropriate attribution and do not use it for commercial purposes.