Type of response (<response>); parallels @article-type.
This attribute does not describe the article upon which the response is commenting; it provides information about the response itself.
Design Note: This attribute was added to allow for observed cases where a series of articles were grouped together as an introduction, an article, and several responses.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Text, numbers, or special characters | The type of response as described by the publisher, for example, “discussion”. |
| Restriction: | |
Recommended response type values are:
addendum | Additional information or clarification of the parent article |
discussion | Discussion related to a specific issue as described in the parent article |
reply | Reply to the parent article (the most commonly used value) |