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Given Name

Element

jpcoar:givenName
Usage:
O (Optional)
Occurrence:
0-N (Repeatable: expect mandatory term)

Attribute

xml:lang
Usage:
MA (Mandatory when applicable)
Occurrence:
0-1 (Non-repeatable: except mandatory term)

Usage Instructions

  • Enter the given name(s) of the creator. Enter the given name(s) if the creator is an individual and the name(s) is/are distinguishable.
  • If there is a middle name, enter 'Middle Name First Name'.

Notes

  • Each language code should only appear once in 'jpcoar:givenName'.
  • Do not enter a Japanese 'yomi'.
  • Do not enter the name of an organisation.

Recommended Examples

<jpcoar:givenName xml:lang="ja">漱石</jpcoar:givenName>