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pnasnexus-citation

Use to get PNAS Nexus references right — note that PNAS Nexus accepts references in any readable style at submission (unlike flagship PNAS's strict numbered-by-appearance), so the job is internal consistency, completeness, resolvable in-text citations, and the [dataset] tag for data/software. Prepare a single consistent (preferably numbered) style for production; confirm the final style on acceptance.

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# Reference Style (pnasnexus-citation)

## When to trigger

- References are inconsistent, incomplete, or mix several styles.
- In-text citations don't all resolve to the list (or vice versa).
- Datasets/software are cited as bare URLs rather than formal references.
- You are about to submit and want the reference list clean.

## The PNAS Nexus rule that surprises people: format-neutral at submission

PNAS Nexus states, verbatim, *"You may format references in any readable style at submission."* This is a **deliberate contrast with flagship PNAS**, which enforces a numbered, in-order-of-appearance style up front. So at PNAS Nexus, **do not burn effort forcing a specific house style for initial submission** — instead make the references **clean, complete, consistent, and resolvable**.

> The **final published** reference style is **待核实** — OUP/PNAS-portfolio journals typically render a **numbered, in-order-of-appearance** list at production, but the official page only guarantees submission-stage neutrality. Prepare a single consistent numbered style (it converts cleanly to most production styles) and confirm the exact format on acceptance.