ProductSeries
RIXML 2.5 Element
Identification and organization information for research published as part of ongoing series or periodical publications. Includes series naming, volume numbering, and unique identification for series continuity across name changes.
Usage
Optional element for periodical research with required SeriesName and optional volume, number, and SeriesID attributes. Can include Periodicity child element to specify publication frequency.
Business Context
Important for managing recurring research publications and maintaining subscriber relationships with regular content series. Supports research archival systems and helps subscribers track ongoing publication series.
Where It Fits
Canonical Path
Children
Definition
| Type | |
| Namespace | http://www.rixml.org/2017/9/RIXML |
| Min Occurs | 1 |
| Max Occurs | 1 |
Attributes
Children
Periodicitystring0..1 |
optionalSince 2.1 |
SeriesNamestring1..1 |
Indicates the name of the publication series. requiredSince 2.1 |
SeriesIDstring0..1 |
Since the name of a series may change over its lifetime, the SeriesID can be used to uniquely identify it. This tag gives the publisher the opportunity to maintain continuity in the series across name changes. optionalSince 2.4 |
Example
<ProductSeries>
<SeriesName> ... </SeriesName>
</ProductSeries>Version History
SeriesIDDesign Decisions
ProductSeries element is excluded from Level One implementation
To reduce complexity and implementation costs for Level One compliance
RIXML Level One Addendum v2.5, p.21
Semantic Relationships
Blocks Action1 relationship
Level One specification excludes ProductSeries element from ProductDetails
RIXML Level One Addendum v2.5, p.21— Research.Product.Context.ProductDetails