References
How to Cite This Handbook
The Public Health AI Handbook is a living, open-access resource that is regularly updated. This page provides guidance on how to properly cite the handbook in your work.
Quick Reference
- Citing the whole handbook? Use the BibTeX entry or format examples below
- Citing a specific chapter? Use the chapter-level citation format
- Referencing a study discussed in the handbook? Cite the original source directly
- Always include: Version number (e.g., Version 1.1)
Citing the Entire Handbook
BibTeX Format
@book{tegomoh2025publichealth,
title={The Public Health AI Handbook},
author={Tegomoh, Bryan},
year={2025},
version={1.1},
url={https://publichealthaihandbook.com},
note={Licensed under CC BY 4.0}
}APA Format (7th Edition)
Tegomoh, B. (2025). The Public Health AI Handbook: A Practical Guide to
Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Practice (Version 1.1)
[Open-access digital handbook]. https://publichealthaihandbook.comMLA Format (9th Edition)
Tegomoh, Bryan. The Public Health AI Handbook: A Practical Guide to
Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Practice. Version 1.1,
2025, https://publichealthaihandbook.com.Chicago Style (17th Edition)
Tegomoh, Bryan. The Public Health AI Handbook: A Practical Guide to
Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Practice. Version 1.1.
2025. https://publichealthaihandbook.com.Citing a Specific Chapter or Section
When referencing specific content, cite at the chapter level for precision and to credit contributors.
BibTeX Format
@incollection{tegomoh2025history,
author = {Tegomoh, Bryan},
title = {AI in Context: A Brief History},
booktitle = {The Public Health AI Handbook},
year = {2025},
version = {1.1},
url = {https://publichealthaihandbook.com/foundations/history.html},
note = {Chapter 1}
}APA Format
Tegomoh, B. (2025). AI in Context: A Brief History. In The Public Health AI
Handbook (Version 1.1). https://publichealthaihandbook.com/foundations/history.htmlMLA Format
Tegomoh, Bryan. "AI in Context: A Brief History." The Public Health AI Handbook,
Version 1.1, 2025, https://publichealthaihandbook.com/foundations/history.html.Chicago Style
Tegomoh, Bryan. "AI in Context: A Brief History." In The Public Health AI Handbook,
Version 1.1. 2025. https://publichealthaihandbook.com/foundations/history.html.Citing Primary Sources Referenced in the Handbook
When the handbook discusses or summarizes research from other sources (journal articles, reports, datasets, etc.), always cite the original source rather than citing the handbook as a secondary reference.
Why? This: - Gives proper credit to the original researchers - Provides readers with the primary source for verification - Maintains academic integrity and rigor - Follows scholarly citation standards
Example
Incorrect: > According to Tegomoh (2025), MYCIN was an expert system that performed > as well as infectious disease specialists.
Correct: > MYCIN, an expert system for diagnosing bacterial infections, performed > as well as infectious disease specialists in controlled evaluations > (Shortliffe et al., 1975).
How to find original sources: Each chapter includes a “Further Reading” section with full citations of key papers and resources discussed in that chapter.
Versioning and Access Dates
Because this is a living online resource that is updated regularly:
Current Version
- Version: 1.1
- Publication Date: 2025
- What’s New in 1.1: TL;DR summaries at the start of every chapter, real examples like Google Flu Trends and Epic’s sepsis model, practical focus on what actually works and common mistakes to avoid
About Version Numbers
This handbook uses version numbers (e.g., Version 1.1) to track editions. The version number serves as a stable reference point, so access dates are not required when citing versioned content.
License Information
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
- You are free to: Share, copy, redistribute, adapt, remix, and build upon this material for any purpose, including commercially, with attribution.
- For collaboration opportunities: Contact Bryan
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