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Publisher Correction to: Text Recycling in Scientific Writing.

Cary Moskovitz¹

¹Thompson Writing Program, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA. cmosk@duke.edu.

Science and Engineering Ethics

|June 28, 2018

Summary

Figure legends were corrected for accuracy. This ensures proper interpretation of scientific data presented visually. Proper figure legends are crucial for reproducible research.

Area of Science:

Scientific illustration
Data visualization

Context:

Accurate representation of data is essential in scientific publications.
Misleading or incorrect figure legends can lead to misinterpretation of research findings.

Purpose:

To provide corrected legends for figures 1, 2, 5, 12, 13, and 14.
To ensure clarity and accuracy in the visual presentation of scientific data.

Summary:

The legends for specific figures (1, 2, 5, 12, 13, 14) have been reviewed and corrected.
This correction ensures that the visual data presented in these figures is accurately described.

Impact:

Improved understanding of the research presented through accurate data interpretation.
Enhanced credibility and reproducibility of the scientific work by correcting errors in visual aids.

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