Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around how to reference multiple papers that are pending publication and are interdependent for clarification. Participants explore the appropriate ways to cite these works, particularly in the context of academic publishing and repository usage.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about referencing multiple pending publications that depend on each other for clarification.
- Another participant suggests referencing them as "submitted for publication" or "accepted for publication," and mentions the option of citing a repository version, such as ArXiv.
- A different viewpoint is raised, stating that if the papers depend on each other, they should not have been separate papers in the first place.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is no consensus on the best approach to referencing interdependent papers, as participants present differing opinions on the appropriateness of separating them into distinct publications.
Contextual Notes
Participants express uncertainty about the implications of referencing pending publications and the appropriateness of citing repository-held versions. The discussion does not resolve the complexities involved in academic referencing practices.