Holds the name of the authority (if known) that defined the abbreviated journal title, for example, “nlm-ta” for the NLM title abbreviation, “publisher” for a publisher-specific abbreviation, etc.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Text, numbers, or special characters | A name, acronym, or descriptive word naming the authority responsible for the abbreviation, for example, “publisher”, meaning that the publisher of the article also assigned the abbreviation |
| Restriction: This attribute may be specified if the element is used. | |