Type of supplement or the reason for the supplement (for example, “conference” for a supplement containing information from a conference or symposium).
In BITS, this element is used only inside citations and other referencing elements such as related articles. The content of this element indicates the type of supplement or reason for the supplement (if the publisher has recorded that information), for example:
issue | for supplements to a particular journal issue |
conference | for supplements containing information from a conference, symposium, or other gathering |
periodic | for supplements issued at regular intervals |
topic | for supplements concerning a particular subject area |
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Text, numbers, or special characters | The type or reason for the supplement, for example, “conference” or “issue”. |
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