Identifies the contribution (role) of an individual, for example, as an author, editor, translator, etc.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Text, numbers, or special characters | Word or phrase naming or describing the contribution. |
| Restriction: This attribute may be specified if the element is used. | |
APA's preferred values for this attribute are
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author |
Primary creator of the article content. Use this value for <contrib>s that are contained within a <contrib-group> with a @content-type value of "primary-authors". |
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editor |
A person who provided editorial oversight for the article, for example, the journal Editor, an action editor, or the editor of a special section or special issue. Use this value for <contrib>s that are contained within a <contrib-group> with a @content-type value of "journal-editors", "accepting-editors", "special-section-editors", "special-issue-editors", or "section-editors". |
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translator |
A person who translated the article content. Use this value for <contrib>s that are contained within a <contrib-group> with a @content-type value of "translators". Note. Rarely used in APA journal content. |
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collaborator |
A person who assists in creating the article content but not at the level of primary authorship. Use this value for <contrib>s that are contained within a <contrib-group> with a @content-type value of "collaborators". Note. Rarely used in APA journal content. |