Johdannota
Johdannota is a hypothetical term used in digital humanities to denote a method of annotating textual sources within scholarly editions. In this model, a johdannota annotation anchors a note to a precise locus in the text and to the source from which the note derives, such as a manuscript, print edition, or digital surrogate. The aim is to enhance provenance and reproducibility by making the origin and rationale of each editorial decision explicit.
Etymology and status: The form johdannota is a constructed label; there is no widely recognized etymology in
Metadata and workflow: A johdannota entry comprises an identifier, a text location, a source reference, a responsible
Applications: The concept is discussed in the context of critical editions, digital editions, and manuscript studies,
Related topics include textual criticism, textual provenance, digital editions, and TEI.