If you could not find other relevant articles related to your present research exempt your own work. But if there is or there are then avoid it.

The reasons to self-cite in your thesis are:

1. To reduce the length of your thesis-book

2. To force the examiners to tick the box asking: "Is part of this thesis publishable?"

However, if you are not citing, paraphrasing or reviewing the field, there is no place for any references which have nothing to do with your thesis-theme.

You can cite your previous works published before beginning of your degree related research works, if it is required.

But citing the published works from the research work of the thesis is not permitted by many universities.

You can cite it if it's key to your new thesis research. However, it must present new, richer and indispensable information to your thesis.

I agree with Ian Kennedy

You can cite your published articles like other articles.

Interesting question

Another approach is to bring your papers up to date, unify their approach, and use them as chapters in your thesis-book. But, beforehand you have to plan a modular approach for this to work. The first sentence of each of these chapters will begin: "This chapter is an updated and revised version of Aminu (2xxx) ...."

Yes for sure. Thesis is always guided by supervisor and advisers. Normally a new thesis is a continuation of what was done before, be your own, your supervisor suggestion or others. So I see nothing wrong by citing previous works specially those related to your lab.

My own preference is for self-citation which amplifies points being made in the text in front of one: in other words, these citations direct one to previously published work in order to provide additional evidence or argumentation. I don't like it when scholars simply skip arguments in the text by saying they have already been discussed elsewhere (i.e. in earlier publications).

Yes you can but taking into your account plagiarism and copyrights. I do agree with my brother Dr. Dickson.

Regards,

Emad

Yes, you can cite.

If you could not find other relevant articles related to your present research exempt your own work. But if there is or there are then avoid it.

Hello,

Thanks for sharing.

In my opinion, if there is quality literature and enough for references, leave yours out. Otherwise, if the researcher already has a good trajectory, being a reference for others, I understand that it should be included.

Many thanks Profs. and Drs. for the constructive feedback. I will act accordingly.

Hi Naifu,

There should be no issues if the previous material that you're hoping to cite has already been through the peer-review process and published via journal or conference. All theses and dissertations are done under the auspices of a committee whose responsibility is to ensure the quality of the final document and its contents. If they're fine with it, then there should be no problem.

Have a great day!

--Adrian

Ok, thanks Dr Daniel.

You're welcome!

Yes, all published article which has past the criterium of other doctors can be a solid basis for a thesis. If the article is of the same author, it is a good recommendation for the candidate to doctor.

Dear Mariano, Perfect. I agree with you. Greetings!

Definitely yes

Best Regards Nafiu Aminu