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	1	+Artefact\|Attribute\|Categorisation\|Category Scheme\|Codelist\|Concept Scheme\|Constraint\|Contact phone number\|Data Consumer\|Data Provider\|Data Structure Definition\|Hierarchy\|Language\|Maintenance agency\|Metadata Set\|Metadata Structure Definition\|Reference metadata\|Reporting Category\|Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange\|Statistical classification\|Statistical unit\|Structural metadata\|Validation and Transformation Language

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  == 4.1 Introduction ==
--The structures that are an arrangement of objects into [[hierarchies>>doc:Glossary.Hierarchy.WebHome]] or lists based on characteristics, and which are maintained as a group inherit from //[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]]//. These concrete classes are:
++The structures that are an arrangement of objects into [[hierarchies>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Hierarchy.WebHome]] or lists based on characteristics, and which are maintained as a group inherit from //ItemScheme//. These concrete classes are:
--Codelist
--[[ConceptScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ConceptScheme.WebHome]]
--[[CategoryScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.CategoryScheme.WebHome]]
--[[AgencyScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.AgencyScheme.WebHome]], [[DataProviderScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.DataProviderScheme.WebHome]], [[MetadataProviderScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.MetadataProviderScheme.WebHome]], [[DataConsumerScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.DataConsumerScheme.WebHome]], OrganisationUnitScheme, which all inherit from the abstract class //[[OrganisationScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.WebHome]]//
--[[ReportingTaxonomy>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ReportingTaxonomy.WebHome]]
++[[Codelist>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Code list.WebHome]]
++ConceptScheme
++CategoryScheme
++AgencyScheme, DataProviderScheme, MetadataProviderScheme, DataConsumerScheme, OrganisationUnitScheme, which all inherit from the abstract class //OrganisationScheme//
++ReportingTaxonomy
  TransformationScheme
  RulesetScheme
  UserDefinedOperatorScheme
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
  CustomTypeScheme
  VtlMappingScheme
--Note that the [[VTL>>doc:Glossary.Validation and transformation language.WebHome]] related schemes (the last 6 of the above list) are detailed in a dedicated section below ([[section 15>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.15 Validation and Transformation Language.WebHome]]).
++Note that the [[VTL>>doc:sdmx:Glossary 2\.1.Validation and transformation language.WebHome]] related schemes (the last 6 of the above list) are detailed in a dedicated section below ([[section 15>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.15 Validation and Transformation Language.WebHome]]).
  == 4.2 Inheritance View ==
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  === 4.3.1 Class Diagram ===
--[[image:1749246291075-895.jpeg]]
--
  [[image:image42.png]]
  **Figure 16: Class diagram of the Codelist**
@@ -38,39 +38,37 @@
  ==== 4.3.2.1 Narrative ====
--The Codelist inherits from the //[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]]// and therefore has the following [[attributes>>doc:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]: [[id>>doc:IMElements.id.WebHome]] [[uri>>doc:IMElements.uri.WebHome]] [[urn>>doc:IMElements.urn.WebHome]] [[version>>doc:Glossary.Version.WebHome]] validFrom validTo [[isExternalReference>>doc:Glossary.isExternalReference.WebHome]] serviceURL structureURL isPartial
++The Codelist inherits from the //ItemScheme// and therefore has the following attributes: id uri urn version validFrom validTo isExternalReference serviceURL structureURL isPartial
--The [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] inherits from //[[Item>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.WebHome]]// and has the following [[attributes>>doc:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]:
++The Code inherits from //Item// and has the following attributes:
--[[id>>doc:IMElements.id.WebHome]]
--[[uri>>doc:IMElements.uri.WebHome]]
--[[urn>>doc:IMElements.urn.WebHome]]
++id
++uri
++urn
--Both Codelist and [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] have the association to [[InternationalString>>doc:IMElements.InternationalString.WebHome]] to support a multilingual [[name>>doc:IMElements.name.WebHome]], an optional multi-lingual [[description>>doc:IMElements.description.WebHome]], and an association to [[Annotation>>doc:Glossary.Annotation.WebHome]] to support notes (not shown).
++Both Codelist and Code have the association to InternationalString to support a multilingual name, an optional multi-lingual description, and an association to Annotation to support notes (not shown).
--Through the inheritance the Codelist comprise one or more [[Codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]], and the [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] itself can have one or more [[child>>doc:IMElements.child.WebHome]] [[Codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] in the (inherited) [[hierarchy>>doc:Glossary.Hierarchy.WebHome]] association. Note that a [[child>>doc:IMElements.child.WebHome]] [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] can have only one [[parent>>doc:IMElements.parent.WebHome]] [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] in this association. A more complex Hierarhcy, which allows multiple parents is described later.
++Through the inheritance the Codelist comprise one or more Codes, and the Code itself can have one or more child Codes in the (inherited) hierarchy association. Note that a child Code can have only one parent Code in this association. A more complex Hierarhcy, which allows multiple parents is described later.
--A partial Codelist (where isPartial is set to 'true') is identical to a Codelist and contains the [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal Codelist. However, its content is a subset of the full Codelist. The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on //[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]]//.
++A partial Codelist (where isPartial is set to 'true') is identical to a Codelist and contains the Code and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal Codelist. However, its content is a subset of the full Codelist. The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on //ItemScheme//.
  ==== 4.3.2.2 Definitions ====
  (% style="width:912.835px" %)
  |**Class**|**Feature**|(% style="width:656px" %)**Description**
--|Codelist|(((
++|(%%)(% style="background-color:#d35400" %)Codelist|(((
  Inherits from
--//[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]]//
--)))|(% style="width:656px" %)A list from which some statistical [[concepts>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] (coded [[concepts>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]]) take their values.
--|[[Code>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Code.WebHome]]|(((
++//ItemScheme//
++)))|(% style="width:656px" %)A list from which some statistical concepts (coded concepts) take their values.
++|Code|(((
  Inherits from
--[[Item>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.WebHome]]
--)))|(% style="width:656px" %)A language independent set of letters, numbers or symbols that represent a [[concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] whose meaning is described in a natural language.
--| |hierarchy|(% style="width:656px" %)Associates the parent and the child [[codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]].
++Item
++)))|(% style="width:656px" %)A language independent set of letters, numbers or symbols that represent a concept whose meaning is described in a natural language.
++| |hierarchy|(% style="width:656px" %)Associates the parent and the child codes.
  | |extends|(% style="width:656px" %)Associates a Codelist with any Codelists that it may extend.
  ==== 4.3.3 Class Diagram – Codelist Extension ====
--[[image:1749246291156-936.jpeg]]
--
  [[image:image43.png]]
  **Figure 17: Class diagram for Codelist Extension**
@@ -77,40 +77,36 @@
  ==== 4.3.3.1 Narrative ====
--A Codelist may extend other Codelists via the [[CodelistExtension>>doc:IMElements.CodelistExtension.WebHome]] class. The latter, via the [[sequence>>doc:IMElements.sequence.WebHome]], indicates the order of precedence of the extended Codelists for conflict resolution of [[Codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]]. Besides that, the [[prefix>>doc:IMElements.prefix.WebHome]] property is used to ensure uniqueness of inherited [[Codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] in the extending[[(% class="wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink" %)^^~[1~]^^>>path:#_ftn1]](%%) Codelist in case conflicting [[Codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] must be included in the latter. Each [[CodelistExtension>>doc:IMElements.CodelistExtension.WebHome]] association may include one [[InclusiveCodeSelection>>doc:IMElements.CodeSelection.InclusiveCodeSelection.WebHome]] or one [[ExclusiveCodeSelection>>doc:IMElements.CodeSelection.ExclusiveCodeSelection.WebHome]]; those allow including or excluding a specific selection of [[Codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] from the extended Codelists.
++A Codelist may extend other Codelists via the CodelistExtension class. The latter, via the sequence, indicates the order of precedence of the extended Codelists for conflict resolution of Codes. Besides that, the prefix property is used to ensure uniqueness of inherited Codes in the extending{{footnote}}The Codelist that extends 0..* Codelists is the 'extending' Codelist, while the Codelist(s) that are inherited is/are the 'extended' Codelist(s).{{/footnote}} Codelist in case conflicting Codes must be included in the latter. Each CodelistExtension association may include one InclusiveCodeSelection or one ExclusiveCodeSelection; those allow including or excluding a specific selection of Codes from the extended Codelists.
--The [[code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] selection classes may have MemberValues in order to specify the subset of the [[Codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] that should be included or excluded from the extended Codelist. A [[MemberValue>>doc:IMElements.SelectionValue.MemberValue.WebHome]] may have a value that corresponds to a [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]], including its children [[Codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] (via the cascadeValues property), or even include instances of the wildcard character ‘%’ in order to point to a set of [[Codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] with common parts in their identifiers.
++The code selection classes may have MemberValues in order to specify the subset of the Codes that should be included or excluded from the extended Codelist. A MemberValue may have a value that corresponds to a Code, including its children Codes (via the cascadeValues property), or even include instances of the wildcard character ‘%’ in order to point to a set of Codes with common parts in their identifiers.
  ==== 4.3.3.2 Definitions ====
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  |**Class**|**Feature**|(% style="width:655px" %)**Description**
--|[[CodelistExtension>>doc:IMElements.CodelistExtension.WebHome]]| |(% style="width:655px" %)The association between Codelists that may extend other Codelists.
--| |[[prefix>>doc:IMElements.prefix.WebHome]]|(% style="width:655px" %)A prefix to be used for a Codelist used in a extension, in order to avoid [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] Conflicts.
--| |[[sequence>>doc:IMElements.sequence.WebHome]]|(% style="width:655px" %)(((
--The order that will be used when extending a Codelist, for resolving [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] conflicts. The latest Codelist used overrides any previous Codelist.
++|CodelistExtension| |(% style="width:655px" %)The association between Codelists that may extend other Codelists.
++| |prefix|(% style="width:655px" %)A prefix to be used for a Codelist used in a extension, in order to avoid Code Conflicts.
++| |sequence|(% style="width:655px" %)(((
++The order that will be used when extending a Codelist, for resolving Code conflicts. The latest Codelist used overrides any previous Codelist.
  )))
--|[[InclusiveCodeSelection>>doc:IMElements.CodeSelection.InclusiveCodeSelection.WebHome]]| |(% style="width:655px" %)The subset of [[Codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] to be included when extending a Codelist.
--|[[ExclusiveCodeSelection>>doc:IMElements.CodeSelection.ExclusiveCodeSelection.WebHome]]| |(% style="width:655px" %)The subset of [[Codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] to be excluded when extending a Codelist.
--|[[MemberValue>>doc:IMElements.SelectionValue.MemberValue.WebHome]]|(((
++|InclusiveCodeSelection| |(% style="width:655px" %)The subset of Codes to be included when extending a Codelist.
++|ExclusiveCodeSelection| |(% style="width:655px" %)The subset of Codes to be excluded when extending a Codelist.
++|MemberValue|(((
  Inherits from:
--//[[SelectionValue>>doc:IMElements.SelectionValue.WebHome]]//
--)))|(% style="width:655px" %)A collection of values based on [[Codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] and their children.
--| |cascadeValues|(% style="width:655px" %)A property to indicate if the child [[Codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] of the selected [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] shall be included in the selection. It is also possible to include children and exclude the [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] by using the 'excluderoot' value.
--| |value|(% style="width:655px" %)The value of the [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] to include in the selection. It may include the ‘%’ character as a wildcard.
++//SelectionValue//
++)))|(% style="width:655px" %)A collection of values based on Codes and their children.
++| |cascadeValues|(% style="width:655px" %)A property to indicate if the child Codes of the selected Code shall be included in the selection. It is also possible to include children and exclude the Code by using the 'excluderoot' value.
++| |value|(% style="width:655px" %)The value of the Code to include in the selection. It may include the ‘%’ character as a wildcard.
  === 4.3.4 Class Diagram – Geospatial Codelist ===
  The geospatial support is implemented via an extension of the normal Codelist. This is illustrated in the following diagrams.
--[[image:1749246291164-838.jpeg]]
--
  [[image:image44.png]]
  **Figure 18: Inheritance for the GeoCodelist**
--[[image:1749246291175-231.jpeg]]
--
  [[image:image45.png]]
  **Figure 19: Class diagram for Geospatial Codelist**
@@ -117,46 +117,44 @@
  ==== 4.3.4.1 Narrative ====
--A //[[GeoCodelist>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.Codelist.GeoCodelist.WebHome]]// is a specialisation of Codelist that includes geospatial information, by comprising a set of special [[Codes>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]], i.e., //GeoRefCode//s. A //[[GeoCodelist>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.Codelist.GeoCodelist.WebHome]]// may be implemented by any of the two following classes, via the geoType property:
++A //GeoCodelist// is a specialisation of Codelist that includes geospatial information, by comprising a set of special Codes, i.e., //GeoRefCode//s. A //GeoCodelist// may be implemented by any of the two following classes, via the geoType property:
--[[GeographicCodelist>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.Codelist.GeoCodelist.GeographicCodelist.WebHome]]
++GeographicCodelist
--[[GeoGridCodelist>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.Codelist.GeoCodelist.GeoGridCodelist.WebHome]]
++GeoGridCodelist
--The former, i.e., [[GeographicCodelist>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.Codelist.GeoCodelist.GeographicCodelist.WebHome]], comprises a set of GeoFeatureSetCodes, by adding a value in the [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] that follows a pattern to represent a [[geo feature set>>doc:IMElements.geoFeatureSet.WebHome]].
++The former, i.e., GeographicCodelist, comprises a set of GeoFeatureSetCodes, by adding a value in the Code that follows a pattern to represent a geo feature set.
--The latter, i.e., [[GeoGridCodelist>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.Codelist.GeoCodelist.GeoGridCodelist.WebHome]], comprises a set of GridCodes, which are related to the gridDefinition specified in the [[GeoGridCodelist>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.Codelist.GeoCodelist.GeoGridCodelist.WebHome]].
++The latter, i.e., GeoGridCodelist, comprises a set of GridCodes, which are related to the gridDefinition specified in the GeoGridCodelist.
  ==== 4.3.4.2 Definitions ====
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  |**Class**|**Feature**|(% style="width:559px" %)**Description**
--|//[[GeoCodelist>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.Codelist.GeoCodelist.WebHome]]//|(((
++|//GeoCodelist//|(((
  Abstract Class Sub Classes:
--[[GeographicCodelist>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.Codelist.GeoCodelist.GeographicCodelist.WebHome]]
--[[GeoGridCodelist>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.Codelist.GeoCodelist.GeoGridCodelist.WebHome]]
++GeographicCodelist
++GeoGridCodelist
  )))|(% style="width:559px" %)The abstract class that represents a special type of Codelist, which includes geospatial information.
  | |geoType|(% style="width:559px" %)The type of Geo Codelist that the Codelist will become.
  |//GeoRefCode//|(((
  Abstract Class
  Sub Classes:
--[[GeoFeatureSetCode>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Code.GeoRefCode.GeoFeatureSetCode.WebHome]]
--[[GeoGridCode>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Code.GeoRefCode.GeoGridCode.WebHome]]
--)))|(% style="width:559px" %)The abstract class that represents a special type of [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]], which includes geospatial information.
--|[[GeographicCodelist>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.Codelist.GeoCodelist.GeographicCodelist.WebHome]]| |(% style="width:559px" %)A special Codelist that has been extended to add a geographical feature set to each of its items, typically, this would include all types of administrative geographies.
--|[[GeoGridCodelist>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.Codelist.GeoCodelist.GeoGridCodelist.WebHome]]| |(% style="width:559px" %)A [[code list>>doc:Glossary.Code list.WebHome]] that has defined a geographical grid composed of cells representing regular squared portions of the Earth.
++GeoFeatureSetCode
++GeoGridCode
++)))|(% style="width:559px" %)The abstract class that represents a special type of Code, which includes geospatial information.
++|GeographicCodelist| |(% style="width:559px" %)A special Codelist that has been extended to add a geographical feature set to each of its items, typically, this would include all types of administrative geographies.
++|GeoGridCodelist| |(% style="width:559px" %)A code list that has defined a geographical grid composed of cells representing regular squared portions of the Earth.
  | |gridDefinition|(% style="width:559px" %)Contains a regular expression string corresponding to the grid definition for the GeoGridCodelist.
--|[[GeoFeatureSetCode>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Code.GeoRefCode.GeoFeatureSetCode.WebHome]]| |(% style="width:559px" %)A [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] that has a geo feature set.
--| |value|(% style="width:559px" %)The geo feature set of the [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]], which represents a set of points defining a feature in a format defined a predefined pattern (see section 6).
--|[[GeoGridCode>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Code.GeoRefCode.GeoGridCode.WebHome]]| |(% style="width:559px" %)A [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] that represents a Geo Grid Cell belonging in a specific grid definition.
--| |geoCell|(% style="width:559px" %)The value used to assign the [[Code>>doc:Glossary.Code.WebHome]] to one cell in the grid.
++|GeoFeatureSetCode| |(% style="width:559px" %)A Code that has a geo feature set.
++| |value|(% style="width:559px" %)The geo feature set of the Code, which represents a set of points defining a feature in a format defined a predefined pattern (see section 6).
++|GeoGridCode| |(% style="width:559px" %)A Code that represents a Geo Grid Cell belonging in a specific grid definition.
++| |geoCell|(% style="width:559px" %)The value used to assign the Code to one cell in the grid.
  == 4.4 ValueList ==
  === 4.4.1 Class Diagram ===
--[[image:1749246291179-291.jpeg]]
--
  [[image:image46.png]]
  **Figure 20: Class diagram of the ValueList**
@@ -165,75 +165,75 @@
  ==== 4.4.2.1 Narrative ====
--A [[ValueList>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.EnumeratedList.ValueList.WebHome]] inherits from //[[EnumeratedList>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.EnumeratedList.WebHome]]// (and hence the //MaintenableArtefact//) and thus has the following [[attributes>>doc:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]:
++A ValueList inherits from //EnumeratedList// (and hence the //MaintenableArtefact//) and thus has the following attributes:
--[[id>>doc:IMElements.id.WebHome]]
--[[uri>>doc:IMElements.uri.WebHome]]
--[[urn>>doc:IMElements.urn.WebHome]]
--[[version>>doc:IMElements.version.WebHome]]
++id
++uri
++urn
++version
  validFrom
  validTo
--[[isExternalReference>>doc:sdmxsrlocalization:Glossary.isExternalReference.WebHome]]
++isExternalReference
  registryURL
  structureURL
  repositoryURL
--[[ValueItem>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.EnumeratedItem.ValueItem.WebHome]] inherits from //[[EnumeratedItem>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.EnumeratedItem.WebHome]]//, which adds an [[id>>doc:IMElements.id.WebHome]], with relaxed [[constraints>>doc:Glossary.Constraint.WebHome]], to the former.
++ValueItem inherits from //EnumeratedItem//, which adds an id, with relaxed constraints, to the former.
--Through the inheritance from //[[NameableArtefact>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.WebHome]]// the [[ValueList>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.EnumeratedList.ValueList.WebHome]] has the association to [[InternationalString>>doc:IMElements.InternationalString.WebHome]] to support a multi-lingual [[name>>doc:IMElements.name.WebHome]], an optional multi-lingual [[description>>doc:IMElements.description.WebHome]], and an association to [[Annotation>>doc:Glossary.Annotation.WebHome]] to support notes (not shown). Similarly, the [[ValueItem>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.EnumeratedItem.ValueItem.WebHome]], inherits the association to [[InternationalString>>doc:IMElements.InternationalString.WebHome]] and to the [[Annotation>>doc:Glossary.Annotation.WebHome]] from the //[[EnumeratedItem>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.EnumeratedItem.WebHome]]//.
++Through the inheritance from //NameableArtefact// the ValueList has the association to InternationalString to support a multi-lingual name, an optional multi-lingual description, and an association to Annotation to support notes (not shown). Similarly, the ValueItem, inherits the association to InternationalString and to the Annotation from the //EnumeratedItem//.
--The [[ValueList>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.EnumeratedList.ValueList.WebHome]] can have one or more ValueItems.
++The ValueList can have one or more ValueItems.
  ==== 4.4.2.2 Definitions ====
  (% style="width:929.835px" %)
  |**Class**|(% style="width:175px" %)**Feature**|(% style="width:632px" %)**Description**
--|[[ValueList>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.EnumeratedList.ValueList.WebHome]]|(% style="width:175px" %)(((
++|ValueList|(% style="width:175px" %)(((
  Inherits from
--//[[EnumeratedList>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.EnumeratedList.WebHome]]//
--)))|(% style="width:632px" %)A list from which some statistical [[concepts>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] (enumerated [[concepts>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]]) take their values.
--|[[ValueItem>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.EnumeratedItem.ValueItem.WebHome]]|(% style="width:175px" %)(((
++//EnumeratedList//
++)))|(% style="width:632px" %)A list from which some statistical concepts (enumerated concepts) take their values.
++|ValueItem|(% style="width:175px" %)(((
  Inherits from
--//[[EnumeratedItem>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.EnumeratedItem.WebHome]]//
--)))|(% style="width:632px" %)A language independent set of letters, numbers or symbols that represent a [[concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] whose meaning is described in a natural language.
++//EnumeratedItem//
++)))|(% style="width:632px" %)A language independent set of letters, numbers or symbols that represent a concept whose meaning is described in a natural language.
  == 4.5 Concept Scheme and Concepts ==
  === 4.5.1 Class Diagram - Inheritance ===
--[[image:1749246291184-799.jpeg]]
++[[image:image47.png]]
  **Figure 21 Class diagram of the Concept Scheme**
  === 4.5.2 Explanation of the Diagram ===
--The [[ConceptScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ConceptScheme.WebHome]] inherits from the //[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]] //and therefore has the following [[attributes>>doc:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]:
++The ConceptScheme inherits from the //ItemScheme //and therefore has the following attributes:
--[[id>>doc:IMElements.id.WebHome]]
--[[uri>>doc:IMElements.uri.WebHome]]
--[[urn>>doc:IMElements.urn.WebHome]]
--[[version>>doc:IMElements.version.WebHome]] validFrom validTo
--[[isExternalReference>>doc:Glossary.isExternalReference.WebHome]]
++id
++uri
++urn
++version validFrom validTo
++isExternalReference
  registryURL
  structureURL
  repositoryURL
  isPartial
--[[Concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] inherits from [[Item>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.WebHome]] and has the following [[attributes>>doc:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]:
++Concept inherits from Item and has the following attributes:
--[[id>>doc:IMElements.id.WebHome]]
--[[uri>>doc:IMElements.uri.WebHome]]
--[[urn>>doc:IMElements.urn.WebHome]]
++id
++uri
++urn
--Through the inheritance from //[[NameableArtefact>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.WebHome]]// both [[ConceptScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ConceptScheme.WebHome]] and [[Concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] have the association to [[InternationalString>>doc:IMElements.InternationalString.WebHome]] to support a multi-lingual [[name>>doc:IMElements.name.WebHome]], an optional multilingual [[description>>doc:IMElements.description.WebHome]], and an association to [[Annotation>>doc:Glossary.Annotation.WebHome]] to support notes (not shown).
++Through the inheritance from //NameableArtefact// both ConceptScheme and Concept have the association to InternationalString to support a multi-lingual name, an optional multilingual description, and an association to Annotation to support notes (not shown).
--Through the inheritance from //[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]]// the [[ConceptScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ConceptScheme.WebHome]] comprise one or more [[Concepts>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]], and the [[Concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] itself can have one or more [[child>>doc:IMElements.child.WebHome]] [[Concepts>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] in the (inherited) [[hierarchy>>doc:Glossary.Hierarchy.WebHome]] association. Note that a [[child>>doc:IMElements.child.WebHome]] [[Concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] can have only one [[parent>>doc:IMElements.parent.WebHome]] [[Concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] in this association.
++Through the inheritance from //ItemScheme// the ConceptScheme comprise one or more Concepts, and the Concept itself can have one or more child Concepts in the (inherited) hierarchy association. Note that a child Concept can have only one parent Concept in this association.
--A partial [[ConceptScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ConceptScheme.WebHome]] (where isPartial is set to “true”) is identical to a [[ConceptScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ConceptScheme.WebHome]] and contains the [[Concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal [[ConceptScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ConceptScheme.WebHome]]. However, its content is a subset of the full [[ConceptScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ConceptScheme.WebHome]]. The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on [[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]].
++A partial ConceptScheme (where isPartial is set to “true”) is identical to a ConceptScheme and contains the Concept and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal ConceptScheme. However, its content is a subset of the full ConceptScheme. The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on ItemScheme.
  === 4.5.3 Class Diagram Relationship ===
--[[image:1749246291189-654.jpeg]]
++[[image:image48.png]]
  **Figure 22: Relationship class diagram of the Concept Scheme**
@@ -241,13 +241,13 @@
  ==== 4.5.4.1 Narrative ====
--The [[ConceptScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ConceptScheme.WebHome]] can have one or more [[Concepts>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]]. A [[Concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] can have zero or more [[child>>doc:IMElements.child.WebHome]] [[Concepts>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]], thus supporting a [[hierarchy>>doc:Glossary.Hierarchy.WebHome]] of [[Concepts>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]]. Note that a [[child>>doc:IMElements.child.WebHome]] [[Concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] can have only one [[parent>>doc:IMElements.parent.WebHome]] [[Concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] in this association. The purpose of the [[hierarchy>>doc:Glossary.Hierarchy.WebHome]] is to relate [[concepts>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] that have a semantic relationship: for example, a Reporting_Country and Vis_a_Vis_Country may both have Country as a [[parent>>doc:IMElements.parent.WebHome]] [[concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]], or a [[CONTACT>>doc:Glossary.Contact.WebHome]] may have a PRIMARY_CONTACT as a [[child>>doc:IMElements.child.WebHome]] [[concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]]. It is not the purpose of such schemes to define reporting structures: these reporting structures are defined in the [[MetadataStructureDefinition>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.Structure.MetadataStructureDefinition.WebHome]].
++The ConceptScheme can have one or more Concepts. A Concept can have zero or more child Concepts, thus supporting a hierarchy of Concepts. Note that a child Concept can have only one parent Concept in this association. The purpose of the hierarchy is to relate concepts that have a semantic relationship: for example, a Reporting_Country and Vis_a_Vis_Country may both have Country as a parent concept, or a CONTACT may have a PRIMARY_CONTACT as a child concept. It is not the purpose of such schemes to define reporting structures: these reporting structures are defined in the MetadataStructureDefinition.
--The [[Concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] can be associated with a coreRepresentation. The coreRepresentation is the specification of the format and value domain of the [[Concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] when used on a [[structure>>doc:IMElements.structure.WebHome]] like a [[DataStructureDefinition>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.Structure.DataStructureDefinition.WebHome]] or a [[MetadataStructureDefinition>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.Structure.MetadataStructureDefinition.WebHome]], unless the specification of the [[Representation>>doc:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]] is overridden in the relevant [[structure>>doc:IMElements.structure.WebHome]] definition. In a hierarchical [[ConceptScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ConceptScheme.WebHome]] the [[Representation>>doc:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]] is inherited from the [[parent>>doc:IMElements.parent.WebHome]] [[Concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] unless overridden at the level of the [[child>>doc:IMElements.child.WebHome]] [[Concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]].
++The Concept can be associated with a coreRepresentation. The coreRepresentation is the specification of the format and value domain of the Concept when used on a structure like a DataStructureDefinition or a MetadataStructureDefinition, unless the specification of the Representation is overridden in the relevant structure definition. In a hierarchical ConceptScheme the Representation is inherited from the parent Concept unless overridden at the level of the child Concept.
--The [[Representation>>doc:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]] is documented in more detail in the section on the [[SDMX>>doc:Glossary.Statistical data and metadata exchange.WebHome]] Base.
++The Representation is documented in more detail in the section on the SDMX Base.
--The [[Concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] may be related to a [[concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] described in terms of the ISO/IEC 11179 standard. The [[ISOConceptReference>>doc:IMElements.ISOConceptReference.WebHome]] identifies this [[concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] and [[concept scheme>>doc:Glossary.Concept scheme.WebHome]] in which it is contained.
++The Concept may be related to a concept described in terms of the ISO/IEC 11179 standard. The ISOConceptReference identifies this concept and concept scheme in which it is contained.
  ==== 4.5.4.2 Definitions ====
@@ -254,32 +254,32 @@
  (% style="width:912.835px" %)
  |(% style="width:170px" %)**Class**|(% style="width:184px" %)**Feature**|(% style="width:548px" %)**Description**
  |(% style="width:170px" %)(((
--[[ConceptScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ConceptScheme.WebHome]]
++ConceptScheme
  )))|(% style="width:184px" %)(((
  Inherits from
--//[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]]//
--)))|(% style="width:548px" %)The descriptive information for an arrangement or division of [[concepts>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] into groups based on characteristics, which the objects have in common.
--|(% style="width:170px" %)[[Concept>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Concept.WebHome]]|(% style="width:184px" %)(((
++//ItemScheme//
++)))|(% style="width:548px" %)The descriptive information for an arrangement or division of concepts into groups based on characteristics, which the objects have in common.
++|(% style="width:170px" %)Concept|(% style="width:184px" %)(((
  Inherits from
--//[[Item>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.WebHome]]//
--)))|(% style="width:548px" %)A [[concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] is a unit of knowledge created by a unique combination of characteristics.
--|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)/hierarchy|(% style="width:548px" %)Associates the parent and the child [[concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]].
--|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)coreRepresentation|(% style="width:548px" %)Associates a [[Representation>>doc:Glossary.Representation.WebHome]].
++//Item//
++)))|(% style="width:548px" %)A concept is a unit of knowledge created by a unique combination of characteristics.
++|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)/hierarchy|(% style="width:548px" %)Associates the parent and the child concept.
++|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)coreRepresentation|(% style="width:548px" %)Associates a Representation.
  |(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)+ISOConcept|(% style="width:548px" %)Association to an ISO concept reference.
--|(% style="width:170px" %)[[ISOConceptReference>>doc:IMElements.ISOConceptReference.WebHome]]|(% style="width:184px" %) |(% style="width:548px" %)The identity of an ISO concept definition.
--|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)conceptAgency|(% style="width:548px" %)The [[maintenance agency>>doc:Glossary.Maintenance agency.WebHome]] of the [[concept scheme>>doc:Glossary.Concept scheme.WebHome]] containing the [[concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]].
--|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)conceptSchemeID|(% style="width:548px" %)The identifier of the [[concept scheme>>doc:Glossary.Concept scheme.WebHome]].
--|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)conceptID|(% style="width:548px" %)The identifier of the [[concept>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]].
++|(% style="width:170px" %)ISOConceptReference|(% style="width:184px" %) |(% style="width:548px" %)The identity of an ISO concept definition.
++|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)conceptAgency|(% style="width:548px" %)The maintenance agency of the concept scheme containing the concept.
++|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)conceptSchemeID|(% style="width:548px" %)The identifier of the concept scheme.
++|(% style="width:170px" %) |(% style="width:184px" %)conceptID|(% style="width:548px" %)The identifier of the concept.
  == 4.6 Category Scheme ==
  === 4.6.1 Context ===
--This package defines the [[structure>>doc:IMElements.structure.WebHome]] that supports the definition of and relationships between [[categories>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]] in a [[category scheme>>doc:Glossary.Category scheme.WebHome]]. It is similar to the package for [[concept scheme>>doc:Glossary.Concept scheme.WebHome]]. An example of a [[category scheme>>doc:Glossary.Category scheme.WebHome]] is one which categorises data – sometimes known as a subject matter domain scheme or a data [[category scheme>>doc:Glossary.Category scheme.WebHome]]. Importantly, as will be seen later, the individual nodes in the scheme (the “[[categories>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]]”) can be associated to any set of IdentiableArtefacts in a [[Categorisation>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.Categorisation.WebHome]].
++This package defines the structure that supports the definition of and relationships between categories in a category scheme. It is similar to the package for concept scheme. An example of a category scheme is one which categorises data – sometimes known as a subject matter domain scheme or a data category scheme. Importantly, as will be seen later, the individual nodes in the scheme (the “categories”) can be associated to any set of IdentiableArtefacts in a Categorisation.
  === 4.6.2 Class diagram Inheritance ===
--[[image:1749246291193-743.jpeg]]
++[[image:image49.png]]
  **Figure 23 Inheritance Class diagram of the Category Scheme**
@@ -287,65 +287,65 @@
  ==== 4.6.3.1 Narrative ====
--The [[categories>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]] are modelled as a hierarchical //[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]]//. The [[CategoryScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.CategoryScheme.WebHome]] inherits from the //[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]]// and has the following [[attributes>>doc:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]:
++The categories are modelled as a hierarchical //ItemScheme//. The CategoryScheme inherits from the //ItemScheme// and has the following attributes:
--[[id>>doc:IMElements.id.WebHome]]
--[[uri>>doc:IMElements.uri.WebHome]]
--[[urn>>doc:IMElements.urn.WebHome]]
--[[version>>doc:IMElements.version.WebHome]]
++id
++uri
++urn
++version
  validFrom
  validTo
--[[isExternalReference>>doc:Glossary.isExternalReference.WebHome]]
++isExternalReference
  structureURL
  serviceURL
  isPartial
--[[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]] inherits from //[[Item>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.WebHome]]// and has the following [[attributes>>doc:Glossary.Attribute.WebHome]]:
++Category inherits from //Item// and has the following attributes:
--[[id>>doc:IMElements.id.WebHome]]
--[[uri>>doc:IMElements.uri.WebHome]]
--[[urn>>doc:IMElements.urn.WebHome]]
++id
++uri
++urn
--Both [[CategoryScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.CategoryScheme.WebHome]] and [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]] have the association to [[InternationalString>>doc:IMElements.InternationalString.WebHome]] to support a multi-lingual [[name>>doc:IMElements.name.WebHome]], an optional multi-lingual [[description>>doc:IMElements.description.WebHome]], and an association to [[Annotation>>doc:Glossary.Annotation.WebHome]] to support notes (not shown on the model).
++Both CategoryScheme and Category have the association to InternationalString to support a multi-lingual name, an optional multi-lingual description, and an association to Annotation to support notes (not shown on the model).
--Through the inheritance the [[CategoryScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.CategoryScheme.WebHome]] comprise one or more [[Categorys>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]], and the [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]] itself can have one or more [[child>>doc:IMElements.child.WebHome]] [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]] in the (inherited) [[hierarchy>>doc:Glossary.Hierarchy.WebHome]] association. Note that a [[child>>doc:IMElements.child.WebHome]] [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]] can have only one [[parent>>doc:IMElements.parent.WebHome]] [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]] in this association.
++Through the inheritance the CategoryScheme comprise one or more Categorys, and the Category itself can have one or more child Category in the (inherited) hierarchy association. Note that a child Category can have only one parent Category in this association.
--A partial [[CategoryScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.CategoryScheme.WebHome]] (where isPartial is set to “true”) is identical to a [[CategoryScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.CategoryScheme.WebHome]] and contains the [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]] and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal [[CategoryScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.CategoryScheme.WebHome]]. However, its content is a subset of the full [[CategoryScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.CategoryScheme.WebHome]]. The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on [[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]].
++A partial CategoryScheme (where isPartial is set to “true”) is identical to a CategoryScheme and contains the Category and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal CategoryScheme. However, its content is a subset of the full CategoryScheme. The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on ItemScheme.
  === 4.6.4 Class diagram Relationship ===
--[[image:1749246291197-631.jpeg]]
++[[image:image50.png]]
  **Figure 24: Relationship Class diagram of the Category Scheme**
--The CategoryScheme can have one or more [[Categorys>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]]. The [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]] is Identifiable and has identity information. A [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]] can have zero or more child [[Categorys>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]], thus supporting a [[hierarchy>>doc:Glossary.Hierarchy.WebHome]] of [[Categorys>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]]. Any IdentifiableArtefact can be +categorisedBy a [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]]. This is achieved by means of a Categorisation. Each Categorisation can associate one IdentifiableArtefact with one [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]]. Multiple Categorisations can be used to build a set of IdentifiableArtefacts that are +categorisedBy the same [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]]. Note that there is no navigation (i.e. no embedded reference) to the Categorisation from the [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]]. From an implementation perspective this is necessary as Categorisation has no effect on the versioning of either the CategoryScheme or the IdentifiableArtefact.
++The CategoryScheme can have one or more Categorys. The Category is Identifiable and has identity information. A Category can have zero or more child Categorys, thus supporting a hierarchy of Categorys. Any IdentifiableArtefact can be +categorisedBy a Category. This is achieved by means of a Categorisation. Each Categorisation can associate one IdentifiableArtefact with one Category. Multiple Categorisations can be used to build a set of IdentifiableArtefacts that are +categorisedBy the same Category. Note that there is no navigation (i.e. no embedded reference) to the Categorisation from the Category. From an implementation perspective this is necessary as Categorisation has no effect on the versioning of either the CategoryScheme or the IdentifiableArtefact.
  ==== 4.6.4.1 Definitions ====
  (% style="width:935.835px" %)
  |**Class**|**Feature**|(% style="width:601px" %)**Description**
--|[[CategoryScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.CategoryScheme.WebHome]]|(((
++|CategoryScheme|(((
  Inherits from
--//[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]]//
--)))|(% style="width:601px" %)The descriptive information for an arrangement or division of [[categories>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]] into groups based on characteristics, which the objects have in common.
--| |/items|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the [[categories>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]].
--|[[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]]|(((
++//ItemScheme//
++)))|(% style="width:601px" %)The descriptive information for an arrangement or division of categories into groups based on characteristics, which the objects have in common.
++| |/items|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the categories.
++|Category|(((
  Inherits from
--//[[Item>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.WebHome]]//
--)))|(% style="width:601px" %)An item at any [[level>>doc:Glossary.Level.WebHome]] within a classification, typically tabulation [[categories>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]], sections, subsections, divisions, subdivisions, groups, subgroups, classes and subclasses.
--| |/hierarchy|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the parent and the child [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]].
--|[[Categorisation>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.Categorisation.WebHome]]|(((
++//Item//
++)))|(% style="width:601px" %)An item at any level within a classification, typically tabulation categories, sections, subsections, divisions, subdivisions, groups, subgroups, classes and subclasses.
++| |/hierarchy|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the parent and the child Category.
++|Categorisation|(((
  Inherits from
--//[[MaintainableArtefact>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.WebHome]]//
--)))|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates an Identifable [[Artefact>>doc:Glossary.Artefact.WebHome]] with a [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]].
--| |+categorisedArtefact|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the Identifable [[Artefact>>doc:Glossary.Artefact.WebHome]].
--| |+categorisedBy|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]].
++//MaintainableArtefact//
++)))|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates an Identifable Artefact with a Category.
++| |+categorisedArtefact|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the Identifable Artefact.
++| |+categorisedBy|(% style="width:601px" %)Associates the Category.
  == 4.7 Organisation Scheme ==
  === 4.7.1 Class Diagram ===
--[[image:1749246291201-410.jpeg]]
++[[image:image51.png]]
  **Figure 25 The Organisation Scheme class diagram**
@@ -353,95 +353,98 @@
  ==== 4.7.2.1 Narrative ====
--The //[[OrganisationScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.WebHome]]// is abstract. It contains //[[Organisation>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.WebHome]]// which is also abstract. The //[[Organisation>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.WebHome]]// can have [[child>>doc:IMElements.child.WebHome]] //[[Organisation>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.WebHome]]//.
++The //OrganisationScheme// is abstract. It contains //Organisation// which is also abstract. The //Organisation// can have child //Organisation//.
--The //[[OrganisationScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.WebHome]]// can be one of five types:
++The //OrganisationScheme// can be one of five types:
--1. [[AgencyScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.AgencyScheme.WebHome]] – contains [[Agency>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.Agency.WebHome]] which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no [[hierarchy>>doc:Glossary.Hierarchy.WebHome]]). Note that the [[SDMX>>doc:Glossary.Statistical data and metadata exchange.WebHome]] system of (Maintenance) [[Agency>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.Agency.WebHome]] can be hierarchic and this is explained in more detail in the SDMX Standards Section 6 “Technical Notes”.
--1. [[DataProviderScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.DataProviderScheme.WebHome]] – contains [[DataProvider>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.DataProvider.WebHome]] which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no [[hierarchy>>doc:Glossary.Hierarchy.WebHome]]).
--1. [[MetadataProviderScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.MetadataProviderScheme.WebHome]] – contains [[MetadataProvider>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.MetadataProvider.WebHome]] which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no [[hierarchy>>doc:Glossary.Hierarchy.WebHome]]).
--1. [[DataConsumerScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.DataConsumerScheme.WebHome]] – contains [[DataConsumer>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.DataConsumer.WebHome]] which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no [[hierarchy>>doc:Glossary.Hierarchy.WebHome]]).
--1. (% style="background-color:#d35400" %)OrganisationUnitScheme(%%) – contains [[OrganisationUnit>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.OrganisationUnit.WebHome]] which does inherit the /[[hierarchy>>doc:Glossary.Hierarchy.WebHome]] association from [[Organisation>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.WebHome]].
++1. AgencyScheme – contains Agency which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no hierarchy). Note that the SDMX system of (Maintenance) Agency can be hierarchic and this is explained in more detail in the SDMX Standards Section 6 “Technical Notes”.
++1. DataProviderScheme – contains DataProvider which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no hierarchy).
++1. MetadataProviderScheme – contains MetadataProvider which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no hierarchy).
++1. DataConsumerScheme – contains DataConsumer which is restricted to a flat list of agencies (i.e., there is no hierarchy).
++1. (% style="background-color:#d35400" %)OrganisationUnitScheme(%%) – contains OrganisationUnit which does inherit the /hierarchy association from Organisation.
--[[Reference metadata>>doc:Glossary.Reference metadata.WebHome]] can be attached to the //[[Organisation>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.WebHome]]// by means of the metadata attachment mechanism. This mechanism is explained in the [[Reference Metadata>>doc:Glossary.Reference metadata.WebHome]] section of this document (see section 7). This means that the model does not specify the specific [[reference metadata>>doc:Glossary.Reference metadata.WebHome]] that can be attached to a [[DataProvider>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.DataProvider.WebHome]], [[MetadataProvider>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.MetadataProvider.WebHome]], [[DataConsumer>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.DataConsumer.WebHome]], [[OrganisationUnit>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.OrganisationUnit.WebHome]] or [[Agency>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.Agency.WebHome]], except for limited [[Contact>>doc:Glossary.Contact.WebHome]] information.
++Reference metadata can be attached to the //Organisation// by means of the metadata attachment mechanism. This mechanism is explained in the Reference Metadata section of this document (see section 7). This means that the model does not specify the specific reference metadata that can be attached to a DataProvider, MetadataProvider, DataConsumer, OrganisationUnit or Agency, except for limited Contact information.
--A partial //[[OrganisationScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.WebHome]]// (where isPartial is set to “true”) is identical to an //[[OrganisationScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.WebHome]]// and contains the //[[Organisation>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.WebHome]]// and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal //[[OrganisationScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.WebHome]]//. However, its content is a subset of the full //[[OrganisationScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.WebHome]]//. The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on //[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]]//.
++A partial //OrganisationScheme// (where isPartial is set to “true”) is identical to an //OrganisationScheme// and contains the //Organisation// and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal //OrganisationScheme//. However, its content is a subset of the full //OrganisationScheme//. The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on //ItemScheme//.
  ==== 4.7.2.2 Definitions ====
  (% style="width:946.835px" %)
  |**Class**|**Feature**|(% style="width:540px" %)**Description**
--|//[[OrganisationScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.WebHome]]//|(((
++|//OrganisationScheme//|(((
  Abstract Class
  Inherits from
--//[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]]//
++//ItemScheme//
  Sub classes are:
--[[AgencyScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.AgencyScheme.WebHome]]
--[[DataProviderScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.DataProviderScheme.WebHome]]
--[[MetadataProviderScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.MetadataProviderScheme.WebHome]]
--[[DataConsumerScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.DataConsumerScheme.WebHome]]
++AgencyScheme
++DataProviderScheme
++MetadataProviderScheme
++DataConsumerScheme
  OrganisationUnitScheme
  )))|(% style="width:540px" %)A maintained collection of Organisations.
  | |/items|(% style="width:540px" %)Association to the Organisations in the scheme.
--|//[[Organisation>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.WebHome]]//|(((
++|//Organisation//|(((
  Abstract Class
  Inherits from
--//[[Item>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.WebHome]]//
++//Item//
  Sub classes are:
--[[Agency>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.Agency.WebHome]]
--[[DataProvider>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.DataProvider.WebHome]]
--[[MetadataProvider>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.MetadataProvider.WebHome]]
--[[DataConsumer>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.DataConsumer.WebHome]]
--[[OrganisationUnit>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.OrganisationUnit.WebHome]]
++Agency
++DataProvider
++MetadataProvider
++DataConsumer
++OrganisationUnit
  )))|(% style="width:540px" %)An organisation is a unique framework of authority within which a person or persons act, or are designated to act, towards some purpose.
--| |+[[contact>>doc:IMElements.contact.WebHome]]|(% style="width:540px" %)Association to the [[Contact>>doc:Glossary.Contact.WebHome]] information.
++| |+contact|(% style="width:540px" %)Association to the Contact information.
  | |/hierarchy|(% style="width:540px" %)Association to child Organisations.
--|[[Contact>>doc:Glossary.Contact.WebHome]]| |(% style="width:540px" %)An instance of a role of an individual or an organization (or organization part or organization person) to whom an information item(s), a material object(s) and/or person(s) can be sent to or from in a specified context.
--| |[[name>>doc:IMElements.name.WebHome]]|(% style="width:540px" %)The designation of the Contact person by a linguistic expression.
++|Contact| |(% style="width:540px" %)An instance of a role of an individual or an organization (or organization part or organization person) to whom an information item(s), a material object(s) and/or person(s) can be sent to or from in a specified context.
++| |name|(% style="width:540px" %)The designation of the Contact person by a linguistic expression.
  | |organisationUnit|(% style="width:540px" %)The designation of the organisational structure by a linguistic expression, within which Contact person works.
--| |[[responsibility>>doc:IMElements.responsibility.WebHome]]|(% style="width:540px" %)The function of the contact person with respect to the organisation role for which this person is the [[Contact>>doc:Glossary.Contact.WebHome]].
--| |[[telephone>>doc:IMElements.telephone.WebHome]]|(% style="width:540px" %)The [[telephone number>>doc:Glossary.Contact phone number.WebHome]] of the [[Contact>>doc:Glossary.Contact.WebHome]].
--| |[[fax>>doc:IMElements.fax.WebHome]]|(% style="width:540px" %)The fax number of the [[Contact>>doc:Glossary.Contact.WebHome]].
--| |[[email>>doc:IMElements.email.WebHome]]|(% style="width:540px" %)The Internet e-mail address of the [[Contact>>doc:Glossary.Contact.WebHome]].
--| |[[X400>>doc:IMElements.x400.WebHome]]|(% style="width:540px" %)The X400 address of the [[Contact>>doc:Glossary.Contact.WebHome]].
--| |[[uri>>doc:IMElements.uri.WebHome]]|(% style="width:540px" %)The URL address of the [[Contact>>doc:Glossary.Contact.WebHome]].
--|[[AgencyScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.AgencyScheme.WebHome]]| |(% style="width:540px" %)A maintained collection of Maintenance Agencies.
--| |/items|(% style="width:540px" %)Association to the [[Maintenance Agency>>doc:Glossary.Maintenance agency.WebHome]] in the scheme.
--|[[DataProviderScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.DataProviderScheme.WebHome]]| |(% style="width:540px" %)A maintained collection of [[Data Providers>>doc:Glossary.Data provider.WebHome]].
--| |/items|(% style="width:540px" %)Association to the [[Data Providers>>doc:Glossary.Data provider.WebHome]] in the scheme.
--|[[MetadataProviderScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.MetadataProviderScheme.WebHome]]| |(% style="width:540px" %)A maintained collection of Metadata Providers.
++| |responsibility|(% style="width:540px" %)The function of the contact person with respect to the organisation role for which this person is the Contact.
++| |telephone|(% style="width:540px" %)The telephone number of the Contact.
++| |fax|(% style="width:540px" %)The fax number of the Contact.
++| |email|(% style="width:540px" %)The Internet e-mail address of the Contact.
++| |X400|(% style="width:540px" %)The X400 address of the Contact.
++| |uri|(% style="width:540px" %)The URL address of the Contact.
++|AgencyScheme| |(% style="width:540px" %)A maintained collection of Maintenance Agencies.
++| |/items|(% style="width:540px" %)Association to the Maintenance Agency in the scheme.
++|DataProviderScheme| |(% style="width:540px" %)A maintained collection of Data Providers.
++| |/items|(% style="width:540px" %)Association to the Data Providers in the scheme.
++|MetadataProviderScheme| |(% style="width:540px" %)A maintained collection of Metadata Providers.
  | |/items|(% style="width:540px" %)Association to the Metadata Providers in the scheme.
--|[[DataConsumerScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.OrganisationScheme.DataConsumerScheme.WebHome]]| |(% style="width:540px" %)A maintained collection of [[Data Consumers>>doc:Glossary.Data consumer.WebHome]].
--| |/items|(% style="width:540px" %)Association to the [[Data Consumers>>doc:Glossary.Data consumer.WebHome]] in the scheme.
++|DataConsumerScheme| |(% style="width:540px" %)A maintained collection of Data Consumers.
++| |/items|(% style="width:540px" %)Association to the Data Consumers in the scheme.
  |(%%)(% style="background-color:#d35400" %)OrganisationUnitScheme| |(% style="width:540px" %)A maintained collection of Organisation Units.
  | |/items|(% style="width:540px" %)Association to the Organisation Units in the scheme.
--|[[Agency>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.Agency.WebHome]]|(((
++|Agency|(((
  Inherits from
--//[[Organisation>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.WebHome]]//
--)))|(% style="width:540px" %)Responsible agency for maintaining [[artefacts>>doc:Glossary.Artefact.WebHome]] such as statistical classifications, glossaries, [[structural metadata>>doc:Glossary.Structural metadata.WebHome]] such as Data and [[Metadata Structure Definitions>>doc:Glossary.Metadata structure definition.WebHome]], [[Concepts>>doc:Glossary.Concept.WebHome]] and [[Code lists>>doc:Glossary.Code list.WebHome]].
--|[[DataProvider>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.DataProvider.WebHome]]|(((
++//Organisation//
++)))|(% style="width:540px" %)Responsible agency for maintaining artefacts such as statistical classifications, glossaries, structural metadata such as Data and Metadata Structure Definitions, Concepts and Code lists.
++|DataProvider|(((
  Inherits from
--//[[Organisation>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.WebHome]]//
++//Organisation//
  )))|(% style="width:540px" %)An organisation that produces data.
--|[[MetadataProvider>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.MetadataProvider.WebHome]]|(((
++|MetadataProvider|(((
  Inherits from
--//[[Organisation>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.WebHome]]//
--)))|(% style="width:540px" %)An organisation that produces [[reference metadata>>doc:Glossary.Reference metadata.WebHome]].
--|[[DataConsumer>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.DataConsumer.WebHome]]|(((
++//Organisation//
++)))|(% style="width:540px" %)An organisation that produces reference metadata.
++|DataConsumer|(((
  Inherits from
--//[[Organisation>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.WebHome]]//
++//Organisation//
  )))|(% style="width:540px" %)An organisation using data as input for further processing.
--|[[OrganisationUnit>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.OrganisationUnit.WebHome]]|(((
++|OrganisationUnit|(((
  Inherits from
--//[[Organisation>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.Organisation.WebHome]]//
++//Organisation//
  )))|(% style="width:540px" %)A designation in the organisational structure.
  | |/hierarchy|(% style="width:540px" %)Association to child Organisation Units
++(% style="width:946.835px" %)
++|(% style="width:540px" %)
++
  == 4.8 Reporting Taxonomy ==
  === 4.8.1 Class Diagram ===
--[[image:1749246291205-630.jpeg]]
++[[image:image52.png]]
  **Figure 26: Class diagram of the Reporting Taxonomy**
@@ -449,9 +449,9 @@
  ==== 4.8.2.1 Narrative ====
--In some data reporting environments, and in particular those in primary reporting, a report may comprise a variety of heterogeneous data, each described by a different //[[Structure>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.Structure.WebHome]]//. Equally, a specific disseminated or published report may also comprise a variety of heterogeneous data. The definition of the set of linked sub reports is supported by the [[ReportingTaxonomy>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ReportingTaxonomy.WebHome]].
++In some data reporting environments, and in particular those in primary reporting, a report may comprise a variety of heterogeneous data, each described by a different //Structure//. Equally, a specific disseminated or published report may also comprise a variety of heterogeneous data. The definition of the set of linked sub reports is supported by the ReportingTaxonomy.
--The [[ReportingTaxonomy>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ReportingTaxonomy.WebHome]] is a specialised form of //[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]]//. Each [[ReportingCategory>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.ReportingCategory.WebHome]] of the [[ReportingTaxonomy>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ReportingTaxonomy.WebHome]] can link to one or more //[[StructureUsage>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.StructureUsage.WebHome]]// which itself can be one of [[Dataflow>>doc:Glossary.Dataflow.WebHome]], or [[Metadataflow>>doc:Glossary.Metadataflow.WebHome]], and one or more //[[Structure>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.Structure.WebHome]]//, which itself can be one of [[DataStructureDefinition>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.Structure.DataStructureDefinition.WebHome]] or [[MetadataStructureDefinition>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.Structure.MetadataStructureDefinition.WebHome]]. It is expected that within a specific [[ReportingTaxonomy>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ReportingTaxonomy.WebHome]] each [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]] that is linked in this way will be linked to the same class (e.g. all [[Category>>doc:Glossary.Category.WebHome]] in the scheme will link to a [[Dataflow>>doc:Glossary.Dataflow.WebHome]]). Note that a [[ReportingCategory>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.ReportingCategory.WebHome]] can have [[child>>doc:IMElements.child.WebHome]] [[ReportingCategory>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.ReportingCategory.WebHome]] and in this way it is possible to define a hierarchical [[ReportingTaxonomy>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ReportingTaxonomy.WebHome]]. It is possible in this taxonomy that some [[ReportingCategory>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.ReportingCategory.WebHome]] are defined just to give a reporting [[structure>>doc:IMElements.structure.WebHome]]. For instance:
++The ReportingTaxonomy is a specialised form of //ItemScheme//. Each ReportingCategory of the ReportingTaxonomy can link to one or more //StructureUsage// which itself can be one of Dataflow, or Metadataflow, and one or more //Structure//, which itself can be one of DataStructureDefinition or MetadataStructureDefinition. It is expected that within a specific ReportingTaxonomy each Category that is linked in this way will be linked to the same class (e.g. all Category in the scheme will link to a Dataflow). Note that a ReportingCategory can have child ReportingCategory and in this way it is possible to define a hierarchical ReportingTaxonomy. It is possible in this taxonomy that some ReportingCategory are defined just to give a reporting structure. For instance:
  Section 1
@@ -463,26 +463,24 @@
 . linked to Datafow_3
 . linked to Datafow_4
--Here, the nodes of Section 1 and Section 2 would not be linked to [[Dataflow>>doc:Glossary.Dataflow.WebHome]] but the other would be linked to a [[Dataflow>>doc:Glossary.Dataflow.WebHome]] (and hence the [[DataStructureDefinition>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.Structure.DataStructureDefinition.WebHome]]).
++Here, the nodes of Section 1 and Section 2 would not be linked to Dataflow but the other would be linked to a Dataflow (and hence the DataStructureDefinition).
--A partial [[ReportingTaxonomy>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ReportingTaxonomy.WebHome]] (where isPartial is set to “true”) is identical to a [[ReportingTaxonomy>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ReportingTaxonomy.WebHome]] and contains the [[ReportingCategory>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.Item.ReportingCategory.WebHome]] and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal [[ReportingTaxonomy>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ReportingTaxonomy.WebHome]]. However, its content is a sub set of the full [[ReportingTaxonomy>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ReportingTaxonomy.WebHome]] The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on //[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]]//.
++A partial ReportingTaxonomy (where isPartial is set to “true”) is identical to a ReportingTaxonomy and contains the ReportingCategory and associated names and descriptions, just as in a normal ReportingTaxonomy. However, its content is a sub set of the full ReportingTaxonomy The way this works is described in section [[3.5.3.1>>doc:Methodology.SDMX 3\.1 Standards\. Section 2\. Information model.3 SDMX Base Package.WebHome||anchor="H3.5.3.1Narrative"]] on //ItemScheme//.
  ==== 4.8.2.2 Definitions ====
  (% style="width:969.835px" %)
  |**Class**|**Feature**|(% style="width:668px" %)**Description**
--|[[ReportingTaxonomy>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.ReportingTaxonomy.WebHome]]|(((
++|ReportingTaxonomy|(((
  Inherits from
--//[[ItemScheme>>doc:IMElements.AnnotableArtefact.IdentifiableArtefact.NameableArtefact.VersionableArtefact.MaintainableArtefact.ItemScheme.WebHome]]//
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++|ReportingCategory|Inherits from //Item//|(% style="width:668px" %)A component that gives structure to the report and links to data and metadata.
++| |/hierarchy|(% style="width:668px" %)Associates child Reporting Category.
++| |+flow|(% style="width:668px" %)Association to the data and metadata flows that link to metadata about the provisioning and related data and metadata sets, and the structures that define them.
++| |+structure|(% style="width:668px" %)Association to the Data Structure Definition and Metadata Structure Definitions which define the structural metadata describing the data and metadata that are contained at this part of the report.
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