GIFT

Citation Guide

This document provides formal citation formats for the GIFT Framework v2.

Software Citation (Recommended)

BibTeX

@software{gift_framework_v2_2025,
  title={GIFT Framework v2: Geometric Information Field Theory},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT},
  version={2.0.0},
  license={MIT},
  note={Topological unification of particle physics and cosmology from E₈×E₈}
}

APA Style

GIFT Framework Team. (2025). GIFT Framework v2: Geometric Information Field Theory (Version 2.0.0) [Software]. GitHub. https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT

Chicago Style

GIFT Framework Team. "GIFT Framework v2: Geometric Information Field Theory." Version 2.0.0. GitHub, 2025. https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT.

Theoretical Framework Citation

BibTeX

@article{gift_framework_v2_theory_2025,
  title={Geometric Information Field Theory v2: Topological Unification of Particle Physics and Cosmology from E₈×E₈ and G₂ Holonomy},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  journal={arXiv preprint},
  note={Mean deviation 0.13\% across 34 observables, 3 geometric parameters},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT}
}

Technical Supplement Citation

BibTeX

@techreport{gift_technical_v2_2025,
  title={GIFT Framework v2 - Technical Supplements: Complete Mathematical Derivations},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  institution={GIFT Framework},
  type={Technical Supplement},
  note={Six detailed supplements with rigorous proofs and derivations},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/tree/main/publications/supplements}
}

Specific Results Citation

When citing specific predictions or results, include the relevant section:

Example: Neutrino Predictions

@misc{gift_neutrino_predictions_2025,
  title={Complete Neutrino Mixing Parameter Predictions from E₈×E₈ Topology},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  howpublished={GIFT Framework v2, Main Paper Section 4.2},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/blob/main/publications/gift_main.md}
}

Example: Exact Relations

@misc{gift_exact_relations_2025,
  title={Rigorously Proven Exact Relations in Fundamental Physics},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  howpublished={GIFT Framework v2, Supplement B},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/blob/main/publications/supplements/B_rigorous_proofs.md}
}

Example: CP Violation Phase

@misc{gift_cp_violation_2025,
  title={Exact Topological Formula for CP Violation Phase: δ_CP = 197°},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  howpublished={GIFT Framework v2, Supplement B.1},
  note={Formula: δ_CP = 7·dim(G₂) + ζ(3) + √5, precision 0.005\%},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/blob/main/publications/supplements/B_rigorous_proofs.md}
}

Example: Generation Number

@misc{gift_generation_number_2025,
  title={Topological Proof of Three Fermion Generations},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  howpublished={GIFT Framework v2, Supplement B.4},
  note={N_gen = rank(E₈) - rank(Weyl) = 3, exact},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/blob/main/publications/supplements/B_rigorous_proofs.md}
}

Example: Cosmological Predictions

@misc{gift_cosmology_unified_2025,
  title={Unified Cosmological Predictions: Dark Energy from Binary Information Architecture},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  howpublished={GIFT Framework v2, Main Paper Section 4.7},
  note={Ω_DE = ln(2), precision 0.10\%},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/blob/main/publications/gift_main.md}
}

Citing Specific Supplements

Supplement A: Mathematical Foundations

@techreport{gift_supp_a_2025,
  title={GIFT Supplement A: Mathematical Foundations},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  institution={GIFT Framework},
  note={E₈ structure, K₇ manifold, dimensional reduction},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/blob/main/publications/supplements/A_math_foundations.md}
}

Supplement B: Rigorous Proofs

@techreport{gift_supp_b_2025,
  title={GIFT Supplement B: Rigorous Proofs},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  institution={GIFT Framework},
  note={Nine exact relations with complete mathematical proofs},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/blob/main/publications/supplements/B_rigorous_proofs.md}
}

Supplement C: Complete Derivations

@techreport{gift_supp_c_2025,
  title={GIFT Supplement C: Complete Derivations},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  institution={GIFT Framework},
  note={All 34 dimensionless observable predictions},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/blob/main/publications/supplements/C_complete_derivations.md}
}

Supplement D: Phenomenology

@techreport{gift_supp_d_2025,
  title={GIFT Supplement D: Phenomenology},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  institution={GIFT Framework},
  note={Detailed experimental comparison and statistical analysis},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/blob/main/publications/supplements/D_phenomenology.md}
}

Supplement E: Falsification

@techreport{gift_supp_e_2025,
  title={GIFT Supplement E: Falsification Criteria},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  institution={GIFT Framework},
  note={Experimental tests and falsification criteria},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/blob/main/publications/supplements/E_falsification.md}
}

Supplement F: K₇ Metric

@techreport{gift_supp_f_2025,
  title={GIFT Supplement F: Explicit Geometric Constructions},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  institution={GIFT Framework},
  note={Complete K₇ metric and harmonic form bases},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/blob/main/publications/supplements/F_K7_metric.md}
}

DOI Information

When DOI becomes available, cite using:

@software{gift_framework_v2_2025,
  title={GIFT Framework v2: Geometric Information Field Theory},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  doi={10.5281/zenodo.XXXXXXX},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT},
  version={2.0.0}
}

DOI registration is planned. Check repository for updates.

Version History

v2.0.0 (2025-10-24): Current version with 0.13% precision, 3 parameters, 34 observables
v1.0.0 (Archived): Available in git history, see legacy_v1/ directory

Author Attribution

The GIFT Framework Team includes all contributors to the theoretical development, computational implementation, and documentation. For specific author lists in publications, consult individual documents.

Current framework developed by:

Brieuc de La Fournière (lead developer)
Contributors (see GitHub repository)

Contact Information

For questions about citation or usage:

Repository: https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT
Issues: https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/issues
Documentation: https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/blob/main/README.md

Usage in Publications

When using GIFT predictions in your research:

Cite framework: Use software citation above
Cite specific results: Use appropriate supplement citation
Specify version: Always include version number (v2.0.0)
Note modifications: If you modify predictions, clearly state changes
Link to repository: Include GitHub URL for reproducibility

Example Usage in Paper

“We compare our measurements with predictions from the Geometric Information Field Theory (GIFT) framework [1], which derives Standard Model parameters from E₈×E₈ topology. The GIFT prediction for the CP violation phase is δ_CP = 197.3° [2], obtained from the exact formula δ_CP = 7·dim(G₂) + ζ(3) + √5.”

[1] GIFT Framework Team, “GIFT Framework v2: Geometric Information Field Theory,” v2.0.0, 2025, https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT

[2] GIFT Framework Team, “GIFT Supplement B: Rigorous Proofs,” Section B.1, 2025.

License Attribution

This work is licensed under the MIT License. When using or citing this framework:

No copyright restrictions: Free to use in any context
Attribution required: Please cite appropriately
No warranty: Framework provided “as is” for scientific exploration
Modifications allowed: Clearly note any changes made

See LICENSE file for complete terms.

Citing Computational Results

When using computational notebook results:

@software{gift_computational_notebook_2025,
  title={GIFT Framework v2: Interactive Computational Notebook},
  author=,
  year={2025},
  url={https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/blob/main/publications/gift_v2_notebook.ipynb},
  note={Jupyter notebook with all calculations and visualizations}
}

Notebook is also available via Binder:

Citation Best Practices

For Theorists

Cite:

Main framework (software citation)
Relevant mathematical supplements (A, B, C)
Specific theorems or derivations used

For Experimentalists

Cite:

Main framework (software citation)
Phenomenology supplement (D)
Specific predictions being tested

For Students and Educators

Cite:

Main framework (software citation)
Quick start guide and documentation
Specific sections or examples used

Updates and Corrections

This citation guide is updated with:

New publication formats
DOI registration
Additional citation examples
Community feedback

Check repository for latest version.

Questions

For citation-related questions:

Consult this guide first
Check docs/FAQ.md for common questions
Open issue at https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT/issues
Tag as “citation” for citation-specific queries

Thank you for citing GIFT in your work. Proper attribution helps build the scientific record and enables others to find and verify results.

Repository: https://github.com/gift-framework/GIFT

Version: 2.0.0 (2025-10-24)

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