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How to Cite Behaviour Lab

Standard Citation

BibTeX:

@misc{behaviourlab2025,
  title={Behaviour Lab: Programmable Human Behaviour Through Evidence-Based Agent Coordination},
  author={[Author Name]},
  year={2025},
  month={December},
  url={https://github.com/[username]/behaviour-lab},
  note={Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 with Ethical Use Requirements}
}

APA 7th Edition:

[Author Name]. (2025). Behaviour Lab: Programmable human behaviour through evidence-based agent coordination. GitHub. https://github.com/[username]/behaviour-lab

MLA 9th Edition:

[Author Name]. "Behaviour Lab: Programmable Human Behaviour Through Evidence-Based Agent Coordination." GitHub, 2025, github.com/[username]/behaviour-lab.

Chicago 17th Edition:

[Author Name]. "Behaviour Lab: Programmable Human Behaviour Through Evidence-Based Agent Coordination." GitHub, 2025. https://github.com/[username]/behaviour-lab.

Citing Specific Documents

Priming Foundation Document

BibTeX:

@misc{behaviourlab2025priming,
  title={Priming: Theoretical Foundation and Research Overview},
  author={[Author Name]},
  year={2025},
  howpublished={Behaviour Lab Research Document},
  url={https://github.com/[username]/behaviour-lab/blob/main/research/priming-foundation.md}
}

Nudging Techniques Catalog

BibTeX:

@misc{behaviourlab2025nudging,
  title={Behaviour Nudging: Comprehensive Techniques Catalog},
  author={[Author Name]},
  year={2025},
  howpublished={Behaviour Lab Research Document},
  url={https://github.com/[username]/behaviour-lab/blob/main/research/nudging-techniques-catalog.md}
}

Human vs. Agent Priming Analysis

BibTeX:

@misc{behaviourlab2025humanagent,
  title={Priming in Humans vs. AI Agents: Comparative Analysis},
  author={[Author Name]},
  year={2025},
  howpublished={Behaviour Lab Research Document},
  url={https://github.com/[username]/behaviour-lab/blob/main/research/human-vs-agent-priming.md}
}

System Design Document

BibTeX:

@misc{behaviourlab2025system,
  title={Comprehensive Behaviour Engineering System},
  author={[Author Name]},
  year={2025},
  howpublished={Behaviour Lab Design Document},
  url={https://github.com/[username]/behaviour-lab/blob/main/docs/system-design-comprehensive.md}
}

Attribution Requirements (from LICENSE.md)

When citing or using this work, you MUST:

  1. ✅ Provide clear attribution (see examples above)
  2. ✅ Include link to original repository
  3. ✅ Note the ethical use license (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 + Ethical Requirements)
  4. ✅ Acknowledge if you've made modifications
  5. ✅ Comply with all ethical use requirements in LICENSE.md

Minimum attribution in your work:

This work builds on:
Behaviour Lab: Programmable Human Behaviour Through Evidence-Based Agent Coordination
By [Author Name] (2025)
Available at: https://github.com/[username]/behaviour-lab
Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 with Ethical Use Requirements

For Academic Papers

If citing in academic papers, please:

  1. Cite appropriately using the BibTeX or standard format above
  2. Acknowledge ethical framework if using the techniques
  3. Describe your ethical safeguards in your methods section
  4. Note IRB approval if conducting research using these methods
  5. Share your findings to contribute to the knowledge base

For Derivative Works

If you create derivative works (modifications, extensions, implementations):

  1. Attribute clearly to the original Behaviour Lab
  2. Indicate modifications you've made
  3. Maintain ethical requirements (cannot weaken them)
  4. Use same license (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 + Ethical Use Requirements)
  5. Link back to original repository

Example derivative work attribution:

This work is derived from Behaviour Lab by [Author Name] (2025)
Original: https://github.com/[username]/behaviour-lab
Modifications: [List what you changed/added]
Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 with Ethical Use Requirements (same as original)

For Software/Code Using These Techniques

If implementing software based on these techniques:

  1. Attribute in code comments and documentation
  2. Include ethical use notice in your README
  3. Implement safeguards described in the research
  4. Link to Behaviour Lab for theoretical foundation
  5. Maintain license compatibility

Example code comment:

"""
This module implements priming techniques based on:
Behaviour Lab: Programmable Human Behaviour Through Evidence-Based Agent Coordination
By [Author Name] (2025) - https://github.com/[username]/behaviour-lab

⚠️ ETHICAL USE ONLY
This implementation adheres to the ethical requirements of the original work.
Informed consent, transparency, and user autonomy are paramount.
"""

For Blog Posts, Articles, Social Media

When writing about this work:

  1. Link to the repository: https://github.com/[username]/behaviour-lab
  2. Credit the author: [Author Name]
  3. Mention the ethical framework: Not just techniques, but the ethics
  4. Quote accurately: Don't misrepresent the work
  5. Highlight responsible use: Emphasize the ethical requirements

Example social media post:

Fascinating research on behavior engineering with strong ethical safeguards 🧠

"Behaviour Lab" by [Author Name] synthesizes priming, nudging, and human-AI interaction research - with mandatory ethical requirements built into the license.

Key insight: [Your takeaway]

⚠️ Ethical use only. Read the framework: [link]

For Teaching/Educational Use

When using in courses or workshops:

  1. Cite in syllabus and course materials
  2. Emphasize ethics in teaching
  3. Discuss responsible use with students
  4. Use as case study for research ethics
  5. Share outcomes with the community

Example syllabus entry:

Required Reading:
- Behaviour Lab: Priming Foundation Document
  [Author Name] (2025)
  https://github.com/[username]/behaviour-lab/blob/main/research/priming-foundation.md

Note: This reading includes powerful behavior influence techniques.
We will discuss ethical implications and responsible use in class.
Students must agree to ethical use requirements before accessing materials.

For Commercial Applications

If seeking to use commercially (requires permission):

  1. Contact author first: [Email to be added]
  2. Describe your application: What you're building and why
  3. Explain ethical safeguards: How you'll comply with ethical requirements
  4. Request commercial license: Separate from non-commercial CC license
  5. Commit to transparency: Ongoing reporting and monitoring

Not allowed without permission:

  • Commercial use without explicit license
  • Removing ethical requirements
  • Prioritizing profit over user welfare

Version-Specific Citations

As the work evolves, cite the specific version you used:

For Git repository:

@misc{behaviourlab2025,
  title={Behaviour Lab: Programmable Human Behaviour Through Evidence-Based Agent Coordination},
  author={[Author Name]},
  year={2025},
  url={https://github.com/[username]/behaviour-lab},
  note={Version 1.0.0, commit [commit-hash]}
}

For archived versions:

  • Use DOI if available (e.g., via Zenodo)
  • Reference specific release tag
  • Note date of access for web citations

Acknowledgments

If this work significantly influenced your research:

In acknowledgments section:

This work was significantly influenced by the Behaviour Lab project
([Author Name], 2025), particularly its ethical framework for behavior engineering.

In methods section:

We employed priming techniques based on the evidence-tier classification
system described in Behaviour Lab (Author Name, 2025), using only
techniques with HIGH evidence quality (successful replication rate >90%).

Questions About Citation?

If you're unsure how to cite this work:

  • Check the examples above
  • Follow your field's standard citation style
  • When in doubt, provide more attribution rather than less
  • Contact [email] if you need clarification

Thank You

Thank you for citing this work properly! Proper attribution:

  • Gives credit where due
  • Helps others find the research
  • Tracks impact and influence
  • Supports open science
  • Maintains ethical chain of custody

Together we can build ethical behavior engineering practices. 🧠