About

Bringing vital research out of the footnotes and into public life.

The Citation makes peer-reviewed research more useful in public life by translating rigorous scholarship into clear, timely context for the real world. We are a human-curated research publication delivered twice per month built to connect peer-reviewed research to the questions shaping public life without sacrificing nuance, evidence, or complexity. Each Edition includes four current research Snapshots, one Classic, and one free Brief.

What is Authentic Intelligence?
We believe that rigorous scholarship shouldn't require a translation matrix to be understood. We call this Authentic Intelligence: human-written, source-grounded, scholar-reviewed research context. We engage research carefully, checking each Snapshot against original source material and translating findings with precision, context, and intellectual honesty. Where applicable, the Featured Scholar reviews the completed Snapshot for factual accuracy before publication. We maintain a clear distinction between what research found and editorial interpretation, ensuring our readers get context they can trust.

Dr. JPB Gerald

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

An educator, scholar, and the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of The Citation. Driven by the belief that critical research should not be locked behind paywalls, Dr. Gerald leverages his academic expertise to bridge the gap between rigorous scholarship and public discourse, building a verified network of the world's leading researchers.

Advisory Board

Carol Baldwin Moody

CEO / Legal Momentum
Expertise: Veteran Fortune 100 legal advisor, champion of education and justice.

Alissa Tyghter-Gerald

Vice President / Breaking Ground
Expertise: Nonprofit management, program operations, data and organizational compliance.

Jessica Moody

Co-Founder / Solstice Media Group
Expertise: Strategic communications expert specializing in brand visibility and market positioning.