TRAEC Strategy Citation and Version Referencing Guidelines
(I) Framework Citation Norms
Version Identification Requirements
(1) The specific version of the TRAEC strategy adopted (e.g., TRAEC 1.0) must be clearly indicated in key sections of the manuscript, such as the abstract and methodology.
(2) The version number should be included within descriptive methodological statements using the standardized format "TRAEC [version number]".
(II) Scholarly Citation Standards
The corresponding original publication of the specified version must be cited concurrently to ensure academic traceability.
For example:
"The risk assessment of [exposure factor]-induced [health outcome] was conducted using the framework of TRAEC 1.0 [8]."
(III) Web Platform Citation Guidelines
Platform Function Description
In the methodology section, the use of the TRAEC online platform as an analytical tool should be explicitly stated, along with a brief description of its core functionalities.
For example:
"a free online platform for conducting TRAEC strategy-related calculation."URL Citation Requirements
The official website of the platform must be fully specified, preferably in parentheses following the platform name.
Standard example:
"Quantitative scoring was performed via the TRAEC web platform (https://traec.njmu.edu.cn/), which provides automated calculation modules for risk assessment."
Additional Notes on the TRAEC Strategy
The TRAEC strategy is a scientific tool developed to support analyses related to the risk assessment of environmental chemicals. Its design and development are based on specific research contexts and scientific assumptions. Users are advised to critically evaluate its applicability and limitations in light of their own research objectives and content.
Users are solely responsible for the conclusions and applications derived from the use of the TRAEC strategy. The TRAEC strategy and its development team shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect consequences resulting from its use.
The TRAEC development team will continue to update and maintain the tool. Any subsequent versions are independent of specific research outcomes and do not reflect the positions or views of any affiliated research groups.