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Correction to: Assessing the causal relationship between obesity and venous thromboembolism through a Mendelian
Sara Lindström1, Marine Germain2,3, Marta Crous-Bou4,5
1Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. saralind@uw.edu.
Human Genetics
|May 21, 2018
Summary
This study corrects a co-author's name. Immaculata DeVivo is the correct name for the publication.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Scholarly Publishing
Background:
- Accurate author attribution is crucial for scientific integrity and citation tracking.
- Publication errors can lead to misattribution and affect author metrics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To correct an erroneous co-author name in a published scientific work.
- To ensure accurate representation of all contributors to the research.
Main Methods:
- Identification of the specific publication with the incorrect author name.
- Issuance of a correction notice or erratum detailing the change.
Main Results:
- The co-author name 'Immaculata DeVivo' was confirmed as the correct name.
- The incorrect name has been rectified in the publication record.
Conclusions:
- Correction of author names upholds the principles of scientific accuracy.
- Ensuring correct author attribution is vital for the scientific community.
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