Importance of Citing SmartPLS
When using SmartPLS in your research, reports, presentations, or on webpages, it's essential to provide a proper citation. This requirement is also outlined in the SmartPLS usage terms.
Example of an In-text Citation
In your research paper, you can use the following in-text citation:
SmartPLS (Ringle et al., 2024)
or
SmartPLS 4 (Ringle et al., 2024)
Example on How to Include SmartPLS in the Literature Section
In the literature section of your paper, include this full citation:
Ringle, C. M., Wende, S., & Becker, J.-M. (2024). SmartPLS 4. Bönningstedt: SmartPLS. Retrieved from https://www.smartpls.com
or
Ringle, Christian M., Wende, Sven, & Becker, Jan-Michael. (2024). SmartPLS 4. Bönningstedt: SmartPLS. Retrieved from https://www.smartpls.com
