[jats-list] abstract-type attribute mentioning video type for "graphical" value

Subject: [jats-list] abstract-type attribute mentioning video type for "graphical" value
From: "Chiara Del Vescovo chiara.delvescovo@xxxxxxx" <jats-list-service@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:04:43 -0000
Hi all,
I find a bit confusing the meaning associated to the value "graphical" in
https://jats.nlm.nih.gov/publishing/tag-library/1.4/attribute/abstract-type.h
tml : inside the <abstract> element, the <media> element should be used for
videos, while the <graphic> element should be used to point to a still image.
I know it's just an example as acceptable values for abstract-type are any
combination of text, numbers, or special characters, but I think the
guidelines would be clearer if "video" wasn't mentioned there (same for
BITS).
FYI, at OUP we use the value 'video' for video abstracts (surprise
surprise!).
I'd be happy to hear diverging opinions on this!
Best wishes,
Chiara Del Vescovo

Senior Content Data Model Architect | Operations

Oxford University Press

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