Used to record the type of publication that was released on this date, for example, a print-only publication versus an electronic only publication.
Although designed to accept any text as its value, potential values for this attribute might include:
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epub |
Electronic publication (usually web, but also includes CD-ROM or other electronic only distribution). |
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ppub |
Print publication. |
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epub-ppub |
Both print and electronic publications. |
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epreprint |
Electronic preprint dissemination. |
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ppreprint |
Print preprint dissemination. |
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ecorrected |
Corrected in electronic publication. |
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pcorrected |
Corrected in print publication. |
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eretracted |
Retracted in electronic publication. |
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pretracted |
Retracted in print publication. |
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Data characters | Text, numbers, or special characters that name the type of publication, for example, “epub” for electronic publication. |
| Restriction: This attribute may be specified if the element is used. | |