diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/publication.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/publication.yml
index 035e60ac..c9aac41d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/publication.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/publication.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name: Add publication
-about: Add a DataPLANT publication.
+description: Add a DataPLANT publication.
 title: "[Add publication]: "
 assignees:
   - fstein88