Package org.biojavax
Interface DocRefAuthor
- All Superinterfaces:
Changeable
,Comparable
- All Known Implementing Classes:
SimpleDocRefAuthor
Represents an author of a documentary reference.
- Since:
- 1.5
- Author:
- Richard Holland
- See Also:
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Nested Class Summary
Nested ClassesModifier and TypeInterfaceDescriptionstatic class
Useful tools for working with authors. -
Method Summary
Methods inherited from interface org.biojava.utils.Changeable
addChangeListener, addChangeListener, isUnchanging, removeChangeListener, removeChangeListener
Methods inherited from interface java.lang.Comparable
compareTo
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Method Details
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getName
Returns a textual description of the authors name. This field is immutable so should be set using the constructor of the implementing class.- Returns:
- Value of property name.
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getExtendedName
Returns the extended version of the authors name. Form: "name (consortium) (ed.)" where sections in brackets are optional.- Returns:
- Value of property name with additions.
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isEditor
boolean isEditor()Is this author actually an editor?- Returns:
- true if they are, false if not.
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isConsortium
boolean isConsortium()Is this author actually a consortium?- Returns:
- true if they are, false if not.
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