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Version

Element

datacite:version
Usage:
O (Optional)
Occurrence:
0-1 (Non-repeatable: except mandatory term)

Usage Instructions

  • Enter the version number associated with the data update.
  • It is desirable to enter in the format of 'major version number'.'minor version number'.

Notes

  • Use this element only for data.
  • It is desirable to enter if there is a version change.
  • In the case of a change in the major version, treat it as the new resource and create a separate metadata record. In such case, describe the relationship with the old version in 'jpcoar:relation' (Relation).
  • For the version information on the resource as a whole, use 'datacite:version' (Version) or 'oaire:version' (Version Type).

Recommended Examples

<datacite:version>1.2</datacite:version>