# Citation

If you use kernpy in your research or academic work, please cite it using the following reference.

## BibTeX

```bibtex
@software{kernpy2024,
  title={kernpy: Python Humdrum **kern utilities},
  author={Rizo Valero, David and Cerveto Serrano, Joan},
  url={https://github.com/OMR-PRAIG-UA-ES/kernpy},
  version={1.6.0},
  year={2024},
  license={AGPL-3.0-only},
  organization={Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence Group, University of Alicante}
}
```

## APA Style

Rizo Valero, D., & Cerveto Serrano, J. (2024). kernpy: Python Humdrum **kern utilities (Version 1.6.0) [Computer software]. https://github.com/OMR-PRAIG-UA-ES/kernpy

## Plain Text

kernpy: Python Humdrum **kern utilities by David Rizo Valero and Joan Cerveto Serrano. Version 1.6.0. Available at https://github.com/OMR-PRAIG-UA-ES/kernpy

## How to Copy

### In LaTeX

Copy the BibTeX entry above and paste it into your `.bib` file. Then in your document:

```latex
\cite{kernpy2024}
```

### In Word or Google Docs

Copy the APA style citation into your bibliography.

### In Markdown

```markdown
According to [kernpy documentation](https://kernpy.pages.dev/), kernpy is a Python toolkit for working with Humdrum **kern format.
```

## Version and Release Notes

You can find version-specific information at [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/OMR-PRAIG-UA-ES/kernpy/releases).

To cite a specific version, replace `1.6.0` with your version number in the citations above.

## Paper on kernpy

If you would like to reference a peer-reviewed publication about kernpy, please check [the project repository](https://github.com/OMR-PRAIG-UA-ES/kernpy) for any associated publications.

## Acknowledgments

kernpy was developed by the **Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence Group** at the **University of Alicante**, Spain. Learn more about their research at [PRAIG](https://praig.ua.es/).

## License

kernpy is distributed under the **AGPL-3.0-only** license. See [LICENSE](https://github.com/OMR-PRAIG-UA-ES/kernpy/blob/main/License) for details.
