All citations and references in manuscripts submitted to the Journal of the Clinical Ascent must be managed using reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero. Authors are encouraged to use the latest desktop or web-based versions of these applications to ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper formatting of references.

The citation and referencing format must follow the APA (American Psychological Association) Style, 7th Edition. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all in-text citations and reference lists are complete, accurate, and consistently formatted in accordance with this style.