Research Information Systems Citation File
General Information
| Title | RIS File Extension |
| Extension | .ris |
| Full Form | Research Information Systems Citation File |
| File Type | Text File |
| Developer | Research Information Systems |
| MIME Type | application/x-research-info-systems |
File Function
| Primary Function | Citation data storage |
| Additional Functions | Reference management |
| Features | Plain text, Tagged format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Textual data |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Academic Research | Yes |
| Bibliographies | Yes |
| Literature Reviews | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Late 1980s |
| Latest Update | Varies by software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bib, .enl, .nbib |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 EndNote |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
| Reference Manager |
Paid | Windows |
 Zotero |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Mendeley |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |