Help with references and definite and indefinite articles

[SemCur]

Hi everyone,

I am having a problem with definite articles when referencing to some literature. So, what option do you find correct:

1) Furthermore, application of SVD in HSE is also explained in a reference [10]. (It sounds ok to me, but it is specific reference so probably this one is not correct).

2) Furthermore, application of SVD in HSE is also explained in the reference [10]. (This one makes sense, but when pronouncing it, it sounds a bit odd).

3)Furthermore, application of SVD in HSE is also explained in reference [10].

You just ignore the abbreviations. They are not important for my question.
I must emphasize I am translating a research paper for its publishing in one magazine, so I really need a fast and accurate answer.

Thank you in advance!

[Joe]

Assuming that [10] is the number of the reference:

Furthermore, application of SVD in HSE is also explained in reference 10.

OR MAYBE

Furthermore, application of SVD in HSE is also explained in Reference 10.

(Depends how the references are formatted.)