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@@ -53,6 +53,29 @@ As a result, using the TTO namespace, TTO is adding semantic concepts in connect
 Moreover, PMDco is connected to other (higher-level) ontologies (cf. section [Documents | Links](#Documents-|-Links)).
 Therefore, a consideration of the PMDco and its [documentation](https://materialdigital.github.io/core-ontology/index-en.html) is recommended.
 
+## Scientific Publication
+
+When using the Tensile Test Ontology (TTO), please refer to and cite the following publication which provides in-depth insights into the development of this ontology and the development of such ontologies in general (Ontology Development Path):
+
+*M. Schilling, B. Bayerlein, P. v. Hartrott, J. Waitelonis, H. Birkholz, P. D. Portella, B. Skrotzki, Advanced Engineering Materials 2024, 2400138.*
+
+Bibtex:
+```
+@article{Schilling2024,
+   author = {Schilling, Markus and Bayerlein, Bernd and von Hartrott, Philipp and Waitelonis, Jörg and Birkholz, Henk and Dolabella Portella, Pedro and Skrotzki, Birgit},
+   title = {FAIR and Structured Data: A Domain Ontology Aligned with Standard-Compliant Tensile Testing},
+   journal = {Advanced Engineering Materials},
+   pages = {2400138},
+   ISSN = {1438-1656},
+   DOI = {https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202400138},
+   url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/adem.202400138},
+   year = {2024},
+   type = {Journal Article}
+}
+```
+available open access at: [Advanced Engineering Materials](https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202400138).
+  
+This publication offers valuable insights into the development process of domain ontologies, illustrated by the example of the tensile test. Starting with the basics of Semantic Web technologies (SWT) and ontologies as well as considerations on mechanical characterization methods, the TTO development process and aspects such as the storage and retrieval of interoperable, FAIR data by means of data mapping and querying are presented in detail. Hence, this pulication may be an essential reference for users and contributors.
 
 ## Documents | Links
 In this section, some documents and tools are listed (and linked, if applicable) that