diff --git a/docker-compose.yaml b/docker-compose.yaml
index 7d264ae..c1de0b6 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yaml
+++ b/docker-compose.yaml
@@ -118,6 +118,7 @@ services:
             # Custom invenio settings
             - INVENIO_SECURITY_REGISTERABLE=False # Disable manual user registration
             - INVENIO_MAIL_SUPPRESS_SEND=False # Allow server to send emails
+            - RDM_DEFAULT_CITATION_STYLE = "vancouver"
         depends_on:
             search:
                 condition: service_started