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Masoud S Loeian1, Dominika A Ziolkowska2,3, Farhad Khosravi1
1Small Systems Laboratory Department of Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, 01609, USA.
Scientific Reports
|January 7, 2018
Summary
This study has been corrected. The errors identified in the original publication have been fixed and are now available in the updated paper.
Area of Science:
- Scientific communication
- Publication ethics
Background:
- Ensuring the accuracy of published scientific research is crucial for maintaining scientific integrity.
- Errors in published articles can mislead subsequent research and impact scientific consensus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To notify readers about a correction to a previously published article.
- To ensure the scientific record is accurate and reliable.
Main Methods:
- A correction notice was issued and linked to the original article.
- The errors within the original paper were identified and rectified.
Main Results:
- The original article contained errors that have now been corrected.
- The corrected version of the article is available for readers.
Conclusions:
- The scientific record has been updated to reflect accurate findings.
- Readers should refer to the corrected version for accurate information.
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