How to Cite the Academic Misconduct Index
The AMI dataset, methodology, and source code are published under CC BY 4.0. This guide gives the citation in major formats and answers common reuse questions.
TL;DR
Cite the AMI v1.5 as: Booth, F. (2026). Academic Misconduct Index, Version 1.5. academicmisconductindex.com. CC BY 4.0 licensed — reuse permitted with attribution. APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and BibTeX formats below.
TL;DR
The recommended citation for AMI v1.5 is:
> Booth, F. (2026). Academic Misconduct Index, Version 1.5. academicmisconductindex.com
The dataset is licensed under CC BY 4.0 — reuse is permitted with attribution.
Major citation formats
APA (7th edition)
> Booth, F. (2026). *Academic Misconduct Index, Version 1.5* [Data set]. https://academicmisconductindex.com
MLA (9th edition)
> Booth, Francisco. *Academic Misconduct Index, Version 1.5*. 2026, academicmisconductindex.com.
Chicago (Author-Date)
> Booth, Francisco. 2026. "Academic Misconduct Index, Version 1.5." Dataset. academicmisconductindex.com.
Chicago (Notes-Bibliography)
In note: Francisco Booth, "Academic Misconduct Index, Version 1.5" (dataset, 2026), academicmisconductindex.com.
In bibliography: Booth, Francisco. "Academic Misconduct Index, Version 1.5." Dataset. 2026. academicmisconductindex.com.
Harvard
> Booth, F. (2026) *Academic Misconduct Index, Version 1.5* [dataset]. Available at: https://academicmisconductindex.com (Accessed:
Vancouver
> Booth F. Academic Misconduct Index, Version 1.5 [Internet]. 2026 [cited
BibTeX
@misc{booth2026ami,
author = {Booth, Francisco},
title = {Academic Misconduct Index, Version 1.5},
year = {2026},
note = {Dataset},
url = {https://academicmisconductindex.com}
}
What to cite
The full index
For overall references to the AMI as an instrument or analytical framework, cite the index itself as above.
Specific country scores
When citing a specific country's score, include the version and date:
> "China scores P=99.98 on the Academic Misconduct Index (Booth, 2026, v1.5)."
Methodology document
For methodology-specific references:
> Booth, F. (2026). *Academic Misconduct Index Methodology, Version 1.5*. academicmisconductindex.com/methodology
Dataset
For dataset-specific references, include the file:
> Booth, F. (2026). *Academic Misconduct Index, Country Scores Dataset v1.5* [CSV file]. academicmisconductindex.com/ami_country_scores_20260514.csv
Licence
The AMI is licensed under CC BY 4.0. You may:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — you must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made
Reuse examples
Academic publication
Cite as a data source. Include both the index citation and any specific country or dimension data referenced.
Policy report
Cite the version and date. Note that the AMI is updated periodically and reference future versions where appropriate.
Journalism
Cite the index, the version, and the year. The CC BY 4.0 licence permits reuse including in commercial publications with attribution.
Teaching materials
Reuse permitted with attribution. The full dataset CSV can be redistributed.
Version history
- v1.0 — initial 28-country release (2026 Q1)
- v1.3 — methodology consolidation (April 2026)
- v1.4 — Russia, Ukraine, Iran added
- v1.5 — current (May 2026), 39 countries
When citing older work, use the version available at that time. Versioning ensures reproducibility.
Sources
- CC BY 4.0 Licence text
- AMI v1.5 methodology document
Related
Frequently asked questions
How do I cite the Academic Misconduct Index?
The recommended citation is: Booth, F. (2026). Academic Misconduct Index, Version 1.5. academicmisconductindex.com. The AMI is published under CC BY 4.0, which permits reuse with attribution. Format the citation according to the style guide required by your publication.
Can I reuse the AMI dataset in my own work?
Yes — the AMI is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence. You can copy, adapt, and redistribute the data and methodology, including for commercial purposes, provided you give appropriate credit, link to the licence, and indicate any changes.
What version of the AMI should I cite?
Cite the version current at the time of your reference. AMI v1.5 (May 2026) is the current version. The methodology and dataset are versioned, so older citations remain valid and reproducible. Future versions will be assigned higher version numbers (v1.6, v2.0, etc.) and dated accordingly.
How to cite this article
APA: Booth, F. (2026). How to Cite the Academic Misconduct Index. Academic Misconduct Index. https://academicmisconductindex.com/blog/how-to-cite-ami
BibTeX: @misc{booth2026how, author={Booth, Francisco}, title={How to Cite the Academic Misconduct Index}, year={2026}, url={https://academicmisconductindex.com/blog/how-to-cite-ami}}
Francisco Booth
Independent researcher, founder of the Academic Misconduct Index
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