| Extension | .bib |
| Category | documents |
| Description | The .bib file format, commonly used for storing bibliographic information, is essential for systems like BibTeX. This file format contains not only bibliographic information but also cited references. Each .bib file comprises bibliographic entries, including titles, authors, publication dates, journal names, ISBNs, and other relevant metadata linked to cited sources. The information is structured according to the BibTeX format, using both required and optional fields for each entry. |
| Technical details | .bib files are frequently used to manage citations and bibliographic information in academic articles, dissertations, books, and other scholarly works. These files help create reference lists and streamline the process of bibliography and citation creation in scientific literature. The data structure in a .bib file follows the specific syntax of the BibTeX format, which includes fields such as author, title, journal, year, and more. .bib files are compatible with many bibliographic data management tools and systems, including LaTeX, Zotero, and Mendeley. They can be expanded by adding new entries containing new bibliographic data, enabling ongoing updates. The .bib format provides a convenient way to store and manage bibliographic information, making it easier to cite and apply it in scholarly and scientific documents. |
