[BUG] Inconsistent Citations Generation in Storm

[carmenlam09]

Describe the bug

STORM does not consistently generate citations. Labels like "[1]" and "[2]" appear in the text, indicating where citations should be, but no corresponding references are included. Besides, while some citations are correct, others contain invalid links.

Only the reference article names are generated without citation links.

Some generated links are invalid.

To Reproduce

1. Input topic name 1 : Cryptocurrency
   Input topic name 2 : Cryptocurrency and gambling
   Input topic name 3 : Online gambling

2. All output files are generated as a zip file.
   Output.zip

Environment:
OS: Windows

[danishnowrose]

It sounds like you're encountering issues with STORM, a tool likely used to generate citations for academic papers or documents. The problem you're describing could be due to multiple potential issues with citation generation. Here’s a breakdown of the problem and some steps to troubleshoot and potentially resolve it:

Problem Breakdown:

1. Missing References: The citations in your document (e.g., "[1]", "[2]") do not have corresponding reference entries. This suggests that STORM is not properly linking the citation labels to their respective references in the bibliography section.

2. Invalid Links in Citations: Some citations are correct, but others contain invalid links, meaning that the references either do not exist or are malformed.

Potential Causes:

• Citation Management Software Configuration: There could be an issue with how STORM is set up or integrated with your document, such as improper linking between citation tags and the reference list.
• Bibliography Database Issues: If STORM pulls references from an external database (like a .bib file or another citation source), the references themselves may be malformed or incorrectly indexed.
• Citation Style Issues: Certain citation styles might not be fully compatible with STORM’s processing, leading to broken or missing citations in the text.
• Software Bugs: There may be a bug in STORM, particularly if the tool is new or hasn't been updated recently, causing inconsistent behavior in citation generation.

Solutions:

1. Check Citation Tags:

   • Ensure that the citation tags (e.g., [@Author2023]) in your document are correct and follow the proper syntax required by STORM.
   • Verify that all references you want to cite are properly included in the reference database or citation list that STORM is drawing from.

2. Review Bibliography Database:

   • If you're using an external .bib file or other reference sources, check to ensure that the file is correctly formatted and includes all necessary references.
   • Verify that each reference has a unique identifier (like an author-year key) and is correctly linked to the citation tags in the text.

3. Test Different Citation Styles:

   • Some citation styles might have specific requirements or bugs. Try switching to a different citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) to see if the issue persists.
   • Check STORM's documentation for any known issues with certain citation styles.

4. Manually Add References:

   • If STORM is not generating references correctly, you could manually add the missing references and ensure they are properly linked to the citations in the text. This might be a workaround while waiting for a fix or update.

5. Update or Reinstall STORM:

   • Ensure that you are using the latest version of STORM, as bugs are often fixed in newer updates. Check if there are any available patches or fixes related to citation generation.
   • If you're using an extension or add-on, try reinstalling it to resolve any issues related to corrupted files or settings.

6. Check the Citation Settings in STORM:

   • Some citation tools have settings that control how citations are inserted, including whether they should automatically generate a bibliography. Make sure that these settings are correctly configured.
   • Also, check for settings related to hyperlinks in citations. There might be a configuration that prevents URLs from being added to the references, causing broken links.

7. Use Debugging Mode:

   • If STORM has a debugging or log mode, enable it to check if any errors are being logged when citations are processed. This might help you identify where the breakdown is happening in citation generation.

8. Contact Support:

   • If the issue is persistent, and STORM is a proprietary or supported tool, consider reaching out to the support team or community forums for assistance. Provide them with examples of the citations and the issues you're encountering.

Conclusion:

The issue you're facing with STORM could be caused by a variety of factors, including configuration problems, broken citation links, or software bugs. To resolve it, carefully review the citation tags, bibliography database, citation style, and any relevant settings in STORM. If the problem persists, updating or reinstalling STORM and contacting support could help resolve the issue.