Package org.biojavax

Interface DocRefAuthor

  • All Superinterfaces:
    Changeable, java.lang.Comparable
    All Known Implementing Classes:
    SimpleDocRefAuthor

    public interface DocRefAuthor
    extends java.lang.Comparable, Changeable
    Represents an author of a documentary reference.
    Since:
    1.5
    Author:
    Richard Holland
    See Also:
    DocRef
    • Method Detail

      • getName

        java.lang.String 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.
      • getExtendedName

        java.lang.String 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.
      • isEditor

        boolean isEditor()
        Is this author actually an editor?
        Returns:
        true if they are, false if not.
      • isConsortium

        boolean isConsortium()
        Is this author actually a consortium?
        Returns:
        true if they are, false if not.