Discipline
RIXML 2.5 Element
High-level research classification based on intellectual and analytical methodology. Distinguishes between investment analysis, strategy formulation, and economic research, with optional research approach specification for strategy and investment disciplines.
Usage
Classification element with required disciplineType from enumerated values (Investment, Strategy, Economics). When disciplineType is Strategy or Investment, researchApproach becomes required to specify analytical technique (Fundamental, Quantitative, Technical).
Business Context
Essential for organizing research teams and routing content to appropriate audiences. Supports research workflow management and helps subscribers identify content matching their analytical preferences and expertise areas.
Where It Fits
Canonical Path
Definition
| Type | |
| Namespace | http://www.rixml.org/2017/9/RIXML |
| Min Occurs | 1 |
| Max Occurs | 1 |
| Content Model | Text content (string) |
Attributes
disciplineTypeDisciplineTypeEnum |
Indicates the high level discipline of the research product. requiredSince 2.1 |
researchApproachResearchApproachEnum |
Indicates the analytical technique used to create the content of the research product. Required when disciplineType is Strategy or Investment. optionalSince 2.1 |
Children
Contains text content (type: string)
This element's value is its text content. Attributes provide additional context.
Example
<Discipline disciplineType="Value">ABC-123</Discipline>Version History
Unchanged since introduction in RIXML 2.1
Business Rules
When disciplineType is Strategy or Investment, the researchApproach attribute is required
Semantic Relationships
Requires2 relationships
The researchApproach attribute becomes required when the disciplineType is set to Strategy
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.47— Discipline
The researchApproach attribute becomes required when the disciplineType is set to Investment
RIXML Research Data Dictionary v2.5.1, p.47— Discipline